Random Post Whoring (2012-14)

Posted By: J Geoff

Random Post Whoring (2012-14) - 01/02/12 07:33 PM

Out with the OLD (2011 thread), and in with the NEW.....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 07:39 PM

You mean we gotta start whoring anew every year?

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 07:42 PM

Looks like TIS is the first non-virgin of the year!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 07:44 PM

Ha ha ha ha!!

You gonna update the movie/tv "random Post Whoring" thread as well? Cause I want to post there.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:01 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

You gonna update the movie/tv "random Post Whoring" thread as well? Cause I want to post there.

And you did anyway

Thanks for reminding me

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:02 PM

WHORES

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:03 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

You gonna update the movie/tv "random Post Whoring" thread as well? Cause I want to post there.

And you did anyway

Thanks for reminding me

LOL I just couldn't wait.

My thoughts are so important. LOL

Btw, you are sure on the ball today. Hope your boss is paying you well.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:14 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Hope your boss is paying you well.

THAT CHEAP #$@% ?!!! I'm playing hooky!!

Off for a walk... New Years resolution

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:19 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Off for a walk... New Years resolution

I'll be impressed if you take that walk without the vodka and ciggies.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:53 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Off for a walk... New Years resolution

I'll be impressed if you take that walk without the vodka and ciggies.

He's going to walk to the liquor store

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/12 08:55 PM

Big NEWS. I just dropped Verizon DSL and signed on to Comcast. One incompetent for another with one exception. My download speed just went from 2.4 Mbps to 24 Mbps. I'm flyin' baby.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 02:25 AM

My brother has Comcast and hates it. Part of his condo complex got FIOS, and then Verizon just stopped installing it.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 04:52 AM

DSL is so '90s that it's about time.

Comcast was fine for a while, but I'm VERY happy with FiOS!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 06:55 PM

Filling out college applications for my daughter. Please shoot me.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 08:16 PM

And why are YOU doing them??

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 09:23 PM

Really? Only a non-parent could ask that question!

The application part is actually easy. It's just basic information: name, address, name of high school, GPA, etc. Then we get into the college essay, which she did in English class, thank God, and all the supporting crap that goes with it.

Plus, since she's applying to art schools, she has to have a portfolio. However, each school has different portfolio requirements. One wants 12-20 pictures, 5 from direct observation. Another wants 20, with a minimum of 7 from direct observation, plus an exterior scene drawn in pencil and two essays. And they all have to be digitized and sent to the school via some app called slideroom.

All for the privilege of paying these clowns anywhere from $40-60K a year! Unless, hopefully (and will accept all prayers, novenas, pilgrimages to Lourdes, etc.) she gets into the state school.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/03/12 09:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Really? Only a non-parent could ask that question!

The application part is actually easy. It's just basic information: name, address, name of high school, GPA, etc. Then we get into the college essay, which she did in English class, thank God, and all the supporting crap that goes with it.

Plus, since she's applying to art schools, she has to have a portfolio. However, each school has different portfolio requirements. One wants 12-20 pictures, 5 from direct observation. Another wants 20, with a minimum of 7 from direct observation, plus an exterior scene drawn in pencil and two essays. And they all have to be digitized and sent to the school via some app called slideroom.

All for the privilege of paying these clowns anywhere from $40-60K a year! Unless, hopefully (and will accept all prayers, novenas, pilgrimages to Lourdes, etc.) she gets into the state school.

I got your back on this one, Babe... She gets a big Amen on this one! Mrs. Mark has worked wonders doing all that college stuff for our kids. There are sooo many things/programs to take advantage of and it will save a lot of time/money and headaches! Unfortunately, today's kids don't have the patience, time or wherewithall to dot all the i's and cross all the t's. By doing it and understanding it on a parental level makes everyone involved that much better! You go, Babe! That's what moms are for! Good job!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 01:57 AM

Mark and SB (Geoff you can read this too)

I went through the college-help thing. As a parent, you almost have to do it. The variety and intricacy AND detail that go into these applications are nothing the high school junior/senior has seen. My wife and I did a lot of homework help throughout school and when college came, she was prepared for the classroom - Magna Cum Laude (missed Summa by .05) Villanova. Immediately accepted to Columbia Teachers College for her Masters, got an A- and all A's. Mom and Dad were very proud.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 03:36 AM

It's not easy, and as a parent we need to walk a fine line between helping and keeping them from being self-sufficient. We did get her portfolio photographed for the most part. God, could someplace just accept her so we can move on???

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 05:03 AM

My folks made me do it myself (they reviewed them, of course). Maybe that's why I didn't get into Harvard or Yale.

(or maybe that wasn't the reason

)

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 06:01 AM

Good luck to your daughter (and you!), SB, on getting through the application process! As frustrating as it is, it's great you're putting in that kind of effort. I can't imagine having to fulfill all of those art requirements when each one involves different types... I had enough trouble forcing myself to do the essays!

For my Christmas Story fans, check this out:

My mom found these boxers at Target, as well as a t-shirt with his same funny face pictured here.. so I now own a Christmas Story wardrobe. A very casual wardrobe, but one I'm quite proud of.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 08:02 PM

How about this? Talk about Mea Culpa!:

VATICAN CITY — An assistant bishop of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has resigned because he has a secret family, including two teenage children.

The Vatican said on Wednesday that Pope Benedict had accepted the resignation of Gabino Zavala, an auxiliary bishop of the diocese which has been plagued by sexual scandals

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/04/12 11:16 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

It's not easy, and as a parent we need to walk a fine line between helping and keeping them from being self-sufficient. We did get her portfolio photographed for the most part. God, could someplace just accept her so we can move on???

SB - is she an artist or photographer?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/05/12 12:09 AM

Mark, she's an artist. I thought she would go for Animation, because she does a great deal of digital art, but lately has been sketching with pencils, and decided on Illustration as a major. Considering that she really hasn't had formal training outside high school art classes, I think she's very talented, but I'm her mom, so easy for me to say!

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/05/12 06:01 PM

I am a grahic artist/cartoonist as well. Babe - she really needs A LOT of training and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite Series 5.5 in Mac OSX. If she doesn't, there really aren't many opportunities she can eventually persue... not trying to be harsh but that is reality. I can give you more details if you wish. I understand & empathize with the whole "artist" thing - believe me. I shot myself in the foot many years ago by not listening to sound/experienced advice. I would hate to see that happen to your daughter! Good luck!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/05/12 07:07 PM

I have to concur with Mark here. When I was working at Polygram Records in the mid '90s I was pretty much a beginner and there were people doing some amazing things in animation, even then. It always intimidated me so I never pursued it -- and I'm kicking myself to this day. I have Photoshop down, and Illustrator and Flash aren't too bad (yet still complex), but mastering them really is very necessary if she plans on having a lucrative career (if that's her goal). Of course, being a starving artist is admirable, and I know she won't starve at your house lol, but I would also encourage her to embrace the technological side of the field. At least she should take some classes in that direction among the others....

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/05/12 08:20 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I have to concur with Mark here. When I was working at Polygram Records in the mid '90s I was pretty much a beginner and there were people doing some amazing things in animation, even then. It always intimidated me so I never pursued it -- and I'm kicking myself to this day. I have Photoshop down, and Illustrator and Flash aren't too bad (yet still complex), but mastering them really is very necessary if she plans on having a lucrative career (if that's her goal). Of course, being a starving artist is admirable, and I know she won't starve at your house lol, but I would also encourage her to embrace the technological side of the field. At least she should take some classes in that direction among the others....

Amen, J Geoff. The more applications she can learn, the better off she will be. The big one right now for me is Adobe InDesign. I am much better versed in Illustrator but a full dive into InDesign is what I need. It is the new Quark in print design. Don't get me wrong - it is always great to have natural hand drawing/painting/coloring talent but there just doesn't seem to be much of a demand for it these days. Granted there are hand drawn illustration careers few & far between (children's book illustrator, etc.) but the majority of the time those hand drawn pieces are scanned at a hi resolution and colored/altered in a dozen different apps. Before I was thrown into the digital aspect of art I did a lot of hand drawn cartoons/illustration for customers (silk screeners, printers, etc.) that would tell me to just draw them a "coloring book page"... simple line art with no color, crosshatching or shading. Those drawings were then scanned and worked with digitally. I am now a Prepress Manager at a printing plant and am STILL learning something new in the world of art EVERYDAY. SB - don't underestimate the importance of some basic computer graphic design classes at a local junior college for your daughter. They can be very beneficial for her while she is still testing deeper waters. Even if she gets some time with different apps - Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, she will be better down the road. She is at the age where learning computer apps is like walking and chewing gum to her generation. Again - good luck!

Posted By: Fame

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 12:56 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

My folks made me do it myself (they reviewed them, of course). Maybe that's why I didn't get into Harvard or Yale.

(or maybe that wasn't the reason

)

If you wrote that you "studied Italian for 2 semesters" (see sig), then it's no wonder they didn't want you in those two universities

Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 05:34 AM

Whoops nevermind! (Comedy thread folks!)

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 01:39 PM

Mark and Geoff, you're absolutely right. She has been working on a Wacom Intuos 3 tablet for about two years, and is proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop CS4 and Paint Tool SAI. The schools we've looked at offer a foundation year of basic art classes, drawing painting and so on. Then, they progress to their specialty after that. The three schools she's most interested in are in NY and offer in-depth technical training, and all have the latest equipment. Because they're in NY, they offer internships at places like Nickolodeon, and how cool is that??

Any and all advice is very welcome!!

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 02:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Mark and Geoff, you're absolutely right. She has been working on a Wacom Intuos 3 tablet for about two years, and is proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop CS4 and Paint Tool SAI. The schools we've looked at offer a foundation year of basic art classes, drawing painting and so on. Then, they progress to their specialty after that. The three schools she's most interested in are in NY and offer in-depth technical training, and all have the latest equipment. Because they're in NY, they offer internships at places like Nickolodeon, and how cool is that??

Any and all advice is very welcome!!

Awesome! That is sooo cool. I want to be 20 again! That sounds like a great opportunity. Something I also found out is how places like Hallmark Cards in Kansas City works. Let's say you take a guy like me in which cartooning is his strong point and coloring is the weakest. Hallmark's policy is to rotate ALL of their artists in each different department to train and develop depth in all artists. I think that is so cool to be able to get all that experience in a great company. I'll give her the best advice I can give your daughter artist to artist - keep creating no matter what. Draw, paint, color, sculpt, sketch or whatever no matter your mood, time of day or where you are. The best time to create is when you are tortured, depressed and sad! Most artists will tell you that some of their best work comes out of the darkest times in their life! Ha! BTW - does she like that show on Bravo; "Work of Art"? I have recently become a fan.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 05:39 PM

I don't think she's seen it. I'll have to check it out for her.

As one school put it, she's probably the kind of kid who has always felt like they didn't belong because in math or history class, they were always drawing instead of paying attention to the lesson. However, in art school, you're SUPPOSED to be always drawing. She loved that.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 06:56 PM

Work of Art is pretty cool; I've watched both seasons of it (Season 2 just ended, Babe). Set in NYC, you both should watch it and see what characters she'll be up against later. Like "The Sucklord" lol

She should get some good real-life tips from it, though, so keep an eye out for it....

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/06/12 08:25 PM

Will do. I've given up on Bravo since they stopped showing reruns of The West Wing and started that Real Housewives crap.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/07/12 06:51 PM

January 6th, 2012 01:31 PM ET

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“These are really important papers that begin to push the idea out that we’re not in control as much as we think we are,” says Dr. Steven R. Smith, co-director for the Sanford-Burnham Diabetes and Obesity Research Center, who wasn’t involved with the study.

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/06/study-high-fat-foods-cause-brain-scarring/?hpt=hp_bn10

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 02:02 AM

wow...this has to be the most offensive way to teach math to third graders.
http://news.yahoo.com/fred-got-two-beatings-per-day-homework-asks-230717586--abc-news.html

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 10:34 AM

After 2 lovely weeks off over the festive period, it's back to the grind tomorrow......

I'm not so proud as to say i'm not that keen on the prospect

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 06:36 PM

Can anyone recommend an internet site that is safe to download and view tv shows? I specifically want to see American Horror Story. I only saw episode 1 and was hooked. The FX site isn't showing the full episode or even the first 7/8 episodes AND HBO On Demand also is only show the last 4/5 episodes of the season.

I see many sites but am afraid to download any because I never heard of them. Any suggestions?

I am assuming before season 2 they will have a repeat of one, but I'm just anxious to see it.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 07:02 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

wow...this has to be the most offensive way to teach math to third graders.
http://news.yahoo.com/fred-got-two-beatings-per-day-homework-asks-230717586--abc-news.html

I saw that on the news. I was sufficiently shocked and disgusted. WTF were they thinking? Who writes these questions?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 07:07 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

wow...this has to be the most offensive way to teach math to third graders.
http://news.yahoo.com/fred-got-two-beatings-per-day-homework-asks-230717586--abc-news.html

I only just now opened the link. OMG! If it's for real I can't believe it. What kind of morons are they? That's awful.

TIS

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 10:26 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Can anyone recommend an internet site that is safe to download and view tv shows? I specifically want to see American Horror Story. I only saw episode 1 and was hooked. The FX site isn't showing the full episode or even the first 7/8 episodes AND HBO On Demand also is only show the last 4/5 episodes of the season.

I see many sites but am afraid to download any because I never heard of them. Any suggestions?

I am assuming before season 2 they will have a repeat of one, but I'm just anxious to see it.

TIS

have you checked out hulu or itunes? they are the safest bet because you never know what you might download.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 10:40 PM

No I haven't but know of both of them. I'll check it out.

Thanks Bam!

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 11:35 PM

Happy Birthday Elvis, would be 77 today..

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/08/12 11:40 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Happy Birthday Elvis, would be 77 today..

Hard to believe. He'll never be older than 42.

I know Graceland has special activities today. Some day I'll make it there. Happy Birthday Elvis!!!!

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 01:41 AM

I feel better knowing that wrinkles add character. I'm having lots of character these days.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 01:47 AM

Today I rescued a Black Capped Chickadee that "fell" into my bird feeder. I presume it tried to reach the seeds that were below the feeding hole and tumbled in. I had been looking at the feeder through my binoculars and notice the litte guy flapping around inside the feeder. I opened the feeder and he (she) flew away, unharmed. Good thing I happened to be looking. It would have had plenty to eat, but I don't know about the other survival requirements.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 06:45 AM

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 07:07 AM

gina,

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 02:48 PM

Ha ha!

My first two posts today are funny. Very good Gina.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 05:59 PM

Gi, this is one of the many reasons we miss you when you're not around - you always post the coolest stuff.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 11:19 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Happy Birthday Elvis, would be 77 today..

Hard to believe. He'll never be older than 42.

I know Graceland has special activities today. Some day I'll make it there. Happy Birthday Elvis!!!!

TIS

You have to go TIS, its amazing, i went in 2008..

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/12 11:30 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Happy Birthday Elvis, would be 77 today..

Hard to believe. He'll never be older than 42. I know Graceland has special activities today. Some day I'll make it there. Happy Birthday Elvis!!!!

You have to go TIS, its amazing, i went in 2008..

TIS has you trumped, though. She saw Elvis LIVE in concert. How many of us here can say that?

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/10/12 07:18 AM

In that comic, it's the artist that has the cement blocks at the end..

He does a bunch of strips like that where there's an elaborate set-up for a corny joke to eventually be made, so I knew this one would be silly as soon as I started reading!

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/10/12 11:54 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Happy Birthday Elvis, would be 77 today..

Hard to believe. He'll never be older than 42. I know Graceland has special activities today. Some day I'll make it there. Happy Birthday Elvis!!!!

You have to go TIS, its amazing, i went in 2008..

TIS has you trumped, though. She saw Elvis LIVE in concert. How many of us here can say that?

I wasn't trying to trump her SC, i was just stating the fact that she should go to Graceland, i know i can't compete with that..

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/11/12 12:30 AM

DeNiro,

I have done some checking on line just to see what prices are which are not that bad. I notice they have a regular price and a extended tour (or something of that nature). I think the extended tour includes a tour of EPs Airplane (The Lisa Marie) and a tour of his classic cars?? I imagine Sun Records would be on another tour no?

My only issue is that if I go to TN I want to stay a day or two but not sure what else to see. Since I am not a C&W fan, it may leave out some tours. I really don't care to go to the Grand Ol' Opry.

TIS

Posted By: Fame

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/11/12 01:34 AM

TIS, I've been to Graceland about 15 years ago, give or take, and I saw the car collection and the plane. Maybe I'll dig up some old photos to scan and upload one day when I'm not too lazy.

I have to say the tour is not that long; you can wrap it all in under one hour. I don't remember prices and whether it was extended tour, but the car collection was probably the nicest thing to watch there.

If it's not that big a sum, and you're not gonna go there again, then sure go for extended. And like I said, it's not that long a tour. Don't think you'll spend the whole day there.

Graceland aside, there's a place in Memphis called "Mud Island River Park". Not sure if it's still there, but look it up if you need some place to relax and spend the day.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/11/12 01:41 AM

Thanks Fame,

My sister has been there and I knew it wasn't an all day thing. I don't recall the exact admission prices but yes they were not bad at all.

Isn't there a restaurant that Priscilla/Lisa Marie own in the vicinity as well?

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/11/12 07:48 PM

Joran Vandersloot pleads guilty to killing a Peruvian woman in 2010. If you recall, he was also a suspect in regards to killing Natalie Holloway. Her parents never got closure and I hope (if he's guilty) he confesses to her murder as well.

It's got to be terrible to have the years go by and not have any definite answer as to what happened to your daughter, let alone WHERE her body is.

This guy has some serious issues I think.

TIS

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/11/world/americas/peru-van-der-sloot/?hpt=hp_t2

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 02:12 AM

Is anyone watching the "People's Choice" awards?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 03:57 PM

I watched a few minutes of it, TIS, and was amazed at how beautiful Kat Denning of "2 Broke Girls" looked. Once the hostess came out in her Little House on the Prairie dress, I grew bored and stopped watching.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 05:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I watched a few minutes of it, TIS, and was amazed at how beautiful Kat Denning of "2 Broke Girls" looked. Once the hostess came out in her Little House on the Prairie dress, I grew bored and stopped watching.

By the way, for the first time last week I watched an episode of Broke Girls. It was about menstrual cycles and tampons. Now, I imagine to giddy 20s something writers and viewers that seems just hilarious. But what about you ladies on the Board? I found the episode cliche-ridden, unfunny, and unpleasant. I probably won't watch the series again.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 05:45 PM

I ended up falling asleep halfway through.

Oli,

That's the only thing that I don't like about Two Broke Girls. It does get a little, what's the word? Gritty? They can do w/o that kind of humor. BUT, I also find it funny and usually laugh several times during the show. Like the time the dark haired waitress waits on the senior citizen's table.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 07:38 PM

I hope Santa brings me one of these next year!

"The Greatest Toilet Seat I’ve Ever Seen"

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 07:44 PM

OMG! A remote control toilet.

Really though, wasn't it just a matter of time?

Geoff if you're good this year, Santa may just bring you a crapper.

TIS

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 07:57 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Geoff if you're good this year, Santa may just bring you a crapper.

First Santa would have to install indoor plumbing! Rumor has it that in Geoff's part of New Joisey, they're still using outhouses!

Signor V.

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 09:41 PM

But they go out with guns and ah bag of lime "Fire in the Hole" !

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/12/12 09:58 PM

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 01:46 AM

Originally Posted By: carmela

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

First time we went to Italy (early 1970s), we had never seen a bidet before (they didn't have them in the Bronx). My mom and dad would come home footsore from sightseeing, and guess where my dad would soak his feet!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 05:03 PM

I pulled this off of the ESPN website. It is spooky:

On Jan. 8, 2012, three years to the date that he caused millions of football fans to Google the meaning of John 3:16, Tebow played his first playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And … Tebow threw for 316 yards. Tebow averaged 31.6 yards per completion, the highest single-game postseason completion average in NFL history. Ben Roethlisberger's second-quarter interception, which led to a Matt Prater field goal and a 17-6 Broncos lead, came on a third-and-16.The Steelers finished the game with a time of possession of 31:06.And at the time Tebow threw the game-winning 80-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas -- the NFL's longest postseason pass in overtime history -- CBS' final quarter-hour overnight ratings were, yes, a 31.6.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 05:06 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

First time we went to Italy (early 1970s), we had never seen a bidet before (they didn't have them in the Bronx). My mom and dad would come home footsore from sightseeing, and guess where my dad would soak his feet!

That's blasphemous!!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 05:51 PM

Originally Posted By: carmela

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

First time we went to Italy (early 1970s), we had never seen a bidet before (they didn't have them in the Bronx). My mom and dad would come home footsore from sightseeing, and guess where my dad would soak his feet!

That's blasphemous!!

If you think THAT'S blasphemous, you should have heard what he said when he found out about its actual use.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 06:16 PM

When I lived in Sardinia, we used our bidet as a beer cooler. We filled it with ice and put the Splugen's Beer bottles in and it kept them verrry cold!! Hey, we were 4 single guys living in an apartment in Italy... we never used it for the real purpose!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 06:53 PM

We have a bidet in Florida. They're getting more and more common down there in the newer developments. In Palm Beach they're made of gold

.

Posted By: Blake

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 07:04 PM

LOL My house has a bidet too. No one has used it yet.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 07:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Blake Peters

LOL My house has a bidet too. No one has used it yet.

No one wants to be the first, huh?

Afraid you'll, um, leave your mark, then get found out?

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 07:11 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

First time we went to Italy (early 1970s), we had never seen a bidet before (they didn't have them in the Bronx). My mom and dad would come home footsore from sightseeing, and guess where my dad would soak his feet!

That's blasphemous!!

If you think THAT'S blasphemous, you should have heard what he said when he found out about its actual use.

I bet!

We have a bidet. I use it for it's intended purpose.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 07:19 PM

Originally Posted By: carmela

We have a bidet. I use it for it's intended purpose.

BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP ... BEEP BEEP (that's the sound of the TMI alarm)

Posted By: Blake

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 07:21 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: Blake Peters

LOL My house has a bidet too. No one has used it yet.

No one wants to be the first, huh?

Afraid you'll, um, leave your mark, then get found out?

Haha me and my friends turned it on once full blast and the water spouted so high it touch the ceiling. Haven't turned it on since LOL.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/12 08:10 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: carmela

We have a bidet. I use it for it's intended purpose.

BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP ... BEEP BEEP (that's the sound of the TMI alarm)

We already passed the point of BEEP BEEP BEEP when we had to picture Geoff using a bidet.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 07:38 PM

Today marks 55 years that Humphrey Bogart died (January 14, 1957).

R.I.P. Bogie, you're still one of the best ever!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 07:42 PM

I was going to pm you last year about this book, SC. But I forgot

.

It's the new Bogart bio, and it's the most throrough one I've read yet. I think you'll like it.

http://www.amazon.com/Tough-Without-Gun-...86&sr=1-1#_

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 07:50 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, pb.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 08:12 PM

Are any of the channels showing his movies today? Even though I have it on DVD, I still love to catch "Casablanca" on TV. It's like a nice surprise, like a little gift.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 10:09 PM

One of the channels had "Knock On Any Door" but I checked and didn't see it followed up with more HB movies.

Btw, I actually remember my dad reading the article in the paper when Bogart died with a small picture of him in the corner of the paper. Don't have any idea why I remember but I do.

Needless to say I was extremely young.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/12 10:19 PM

Casablanca is one of my favorite films, RIP Bogey..

"Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine. "

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/12 04:11 AM

On the news last night, they carried the story about the cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy. There are still dozens missing, but today they rescued two people who were trapped INSIDE the boat!

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/14/world/europe/italy-cruise-deaths/?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/12 11:40 PM

During which decades were Cabby Patch Dolls and Beanie Babies the most popular?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/12 11:44 PM

Cabbage Patch dolls were the 1980s and Beanie Babies the 1990s, I think. I remember my nieces wanting the dolls and my kids collecting the Beanies, so that seems about right given their ages.

Edit: According to Wikipedia, Cabbage Patch dolls were presented to a worldwide audience at the 1983 International Toy Fair in NYC, and that started the craze in time for that year's holiday season.

As for Beanie Babies, Wikipedia claims 1995-1999 were the hot years.

Posted By: Mickey_MeatBalls_DeMonica

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/12 11:53 PM

I always found those dolls...unsettling. One of my cousins had one growing up. That thing haunted my dreams for years.

Posted By: Mickey_MeatBalls_DeMonica

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/12 11:54 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: carmela

Every bathroom should have a bidet. Best invention ever.

First time we went to Italy (early 1970s), we had never seen a bidet before (they didn't have them in the Bronx). My mom and dad would come home footsore from sightseeing, and guess where my dad would soak his feet!

That's blasphemous!!

If you think THAT'S blasphemous, you should have heard what he said when he found out about its actual use.

HA!

Funniest story Ive heard in a while!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/12 01:02 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Cabbage Patch dolls were the 1980s and Beanie Babies the 1990s, I think. I remember my nieces wanting the dolls and my kids collecting the Beanies, so that seems about right given their ages.

Edit: According to Wikipedia, Cabbage Patch dolls were presented to a worldwide audience at the 1983 International Toy Fair in NYC, and that started the craze in time for that year's holiday season.

As for Beanie Babies, Wikipedia claims 1995-1999 were the hot years.

I remember the outrageous stories about people almost killing to get them.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/12 03:46 AM

January 12th, 2012 11:40 AM ET

The University of Connecticut has notified 11 scientific journals that research on the potential health benefits of red wine led by one of its faculty members appears to contain falsified and fabricated data.

Following a three-year investigation, a university review board has concluded that Dipak K. Das, Ph.D., the director of the Cardiovascular Research Center at the university's school of medicine, in Farmington, manipulated research data in at least 145 instances.

The misconduct spanned seven years and 26 journal articles, according to a report issued by the board.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/12 04:02 AM

Hmmmm....I wonder if he was paid off by the Grape Growers of America, or whatever lobby group represents wineries??

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/12 02:18 PM

I always thought of a bidet as a back up toilet???

Not that i have one mind, in our house the sink has to double up as the back up toilet

Posted By: Capo de La Cosa Nostra

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/12 07:43 PM

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/12 12:12 AM

So where is everyone today. Cat got your tongues?

TIS

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/12 12:59 AM

Nope TIS, guitar got my fingers.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/12 01:05 AM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Nope TIS, guitar got my fingers.

Kurt, is that you?

TIS

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/12 01:50 AM

I actually hear that a lot lol especially since i started putting covers of singing and playing on youtube.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 06:16 PM

I thought this was cute, but perhaps appreciated only by New Yorkers

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 06:41 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I thought this was cute, but perhaps appreciated only by New Yorkers

So, you can't appreciate it?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 08:38 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

So, you can't appreciate it?

I've spent enough time there to be honorary

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 08:47 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: SC

So, you can't appreciate it?

I've spent enough time there to be honorary

Oh just admit it, you're a river rat

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 11:09 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: SC

So, you can't appreciate it?

I've spent enough time there to be honorary

Oh yes, working there 9 years might make me a little honorary. SC is so elitist...and he lives in Long Island. How pretentious is that, schleping his way into Manhattan; for what? a slice of Ray's pizza? I'll bet he hangs out somewhere in Garden City and thinks he's hip.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/12 11:15 PM

Hey Mrs. Cas ... sounds like sour grapes. You were at one time a New Yorker. Gave it up to live in the Devil's playground?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/24/12 03:05 AM

Gay marriage backers get majority in Washington state Legislature By msnbc.com staff and news services

A Washington state senator on Monday joined those lawmakers who support gay marriage, ensuring enough votes to pass a bill out of the state Senate.

"I have very strong Christian beliefs, and personally I have always said when I accepted the Lord, I became more tolerant of others," Democratic Sen. Margaret Haugen said in a statement posted on her website. "I stopped judging people and try to live by the Golden Rule. This is part of my decision. I do not believe it is my role to judge others, regardless of my personal beliefs."

The state House already has enough support, and Gov. Chris Gregoire has endorsed the plan.

Posted By: Patrick

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 01:36 AM

I went to the gym Monday after I got off work. I had been going there for the last 5 years. The place was dark with a sign on it that said, "Closed, sorry for the inconvenience." Well I checked into a new gym last nite and it's freakin awesome. It has a bball court and a sauna. I feel like a kid at recess when I'm there.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 01:51 AM

Lilo, whenever I say the dirty word "Exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 02:04 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Lilo, whenever I say the dirty word "Exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.

Well duh!!! You have to reward yourself after a workout. What better than chocolate? Geez!!

TIS

Btw, Hi there Patrick. Nice to see you around.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 04:16 AM

Originally Posted By: Patrick

Well I checked into a new gym last nite and it's freakin awesome. It has a bball court and a sauna. I feel like a kid at recess when I'm there.

There is NOTHING better and refreshing than a sauna after working up a sweat.... I can't do them as much (high blood pressure) as I'd want but I wish I could.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:07 AM

I've tried saunas... I don't know... I could just walk down the streets of NYC in August. The pool is "refreshing" to me.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 07:09 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I've tried saunas... I don't know... I could just walk down the streets of NYC in August. The pool is "refreshing" to me.

The streets are crowded enough without tourists making them worse.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 04:43 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

The pool is "refreshing" to me.

Curious, do you find the pool more refreshing before or after you try to blind the pool's owner?

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 04:49 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I've tried saunas... I don't know... I could just walk down the streets of NYC in August. The pool is "refreshing" to me.

The streets are crowded enough without tourists making them worse.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 05:59 PM

After a workout, the last thing I want to do is put myself into such proximity to other peole. In the summer, I come home from the gym or jogging and jump in the pool.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:23 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

After a workout, the last thing I want to do is put myself into such proximity to other peole. In the summer, I come home from the gym or jogging and jump in the pool.

Ordinarily I would agree, but one experience with the Russian baths in NYC changed that. Must have been about 15 years ago and I was out drinking with some friends (male and female) as usual. This one night we overdid our usual limits and ended up going to the Russian baths on the lower east side. We then spent a few hours in this huge HOT room sitting and pouring buckets of icy cold water over ourselves. We had to wear shorts but all shyness was lost as we started. I don't think I ever felt so clean and relaxed after coming out of there.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:25 PM

It's Pick on Geoffy Day, huh?

And Oli, gross. I hope you shower first!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:26 PM

How is today different from any other day??

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:47 PM

True.

Going in for a sleep study tonight, which should be a barrel of laughs. Will see if I actually have sleep apnea finally, but that'll depend on my insomnia.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:50 PM

My brother did one of those. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. He never could get used to the mask he was supposed to sleep with, so he just suffers with it (and so does my sister-in-law).

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 06:55 PM

Oh yeah, I think I might have RLS as well.

I cannot imagine (besides looking like Uncle Junior) how I'd be able to sleep with the mask on -- I sleep on my side and tummy -- but for those who do use it, I hear it's a great improvement for restful sleep. Whatever "restful sleep" means.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 07:02 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

It's Pick on Geoffy Day, huh?

And Oli, gross. I hope you shower first!

Heck no. That's the reason for chlorine, pump, and filter. The rest of the family has to shower first though.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 07:06 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Going in for a sleep study tonight, which should be a barrel of laughs. Will see if I actually have sleep apnea finally, but that'll depend on my insomnia.

I had one done about seven years ago, Geoffy. I was apparently snoring something awful, so my wife talked me into it. As it turned out, it was my adenoids. Once I had them removed, the snoring stopped.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 07:08 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Going in for a sleep study tonight, which should be a barrel of laughs. Will see if I actually have sleep apnea finally, but that'll depend on my insomnia.

I was apparently snoring something awful

You kept me awake way down here.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/26/12 08:21 PM

vending machines just got bizarre

http://www.buzzfeed.com/hgrant/bizarre-things-you-can-buy-from-a-vending-machines

Posted By: Patrick

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/28/12 11:33 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: Patrick

Well I checked into a new gym last nite and it's freakin awesome. It has a bball court and a sauna. I feel like a kid at recess when I'm there.

There is NOTHING better and refreshing than a sauna after working up a sweat.... I can't do them as much (high blood pressure) as I'd want but I wish I could.

Haven't tried it out yet. I defly will soon though.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/12 09:50 PM

Have any of you New Yorkers ever been to Morrisania? I've come across its mention over the years (decades actually) when reading about he Constitutional Convention and Gouvernor Morris, one of its delegates. It used to be his family's estate, I believe. It's a racial/ethnic minority area now, right? Otherwise, what kind of neighborhood is it these days?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/12 07:48 PM

Women are better at parking than men, study says By msnbc.com staff and wire

After years of enduring sexist jokes and taunts from their male counterparts, women drivers can finally take heart -- a new study suggests they’re actually better at parking than men.

Covert surveillance of car parks across the United Kingdom shows that, while women may take longer to park, they are more adept than men at maneuvering into a parking space, and when they park they are more likely to leave their vehicles in the middle of a parking bay.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 05:59 PM

If you'd like to hear just a little bit from a whole bunch of hit songs...
Listen To 10 Seconds Of Every Hit Song Of The ’70s

I've tried casually listening to it, but it's weird hearing it switch over every ten seconds.

But it's fun trying to pick out certain songs before they change.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 07:03 PM

Gina, I thought of you the minute my daughter sent me this picture.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 07:26 PM

I'm rooting for Inigo!

It's funny you post that (and embarrassing for me to admit) - because I've just watched Episode IV for the first time ever.. and I've yet to see the other films! I'm forcing my parents to watch them with me, and I'm eventually going to watch the series straight through.

By the way, you popped up in my dreams the other night! Just for a short bit, but it was definitely you, and we were riding somewhere together.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 07:38 PM

I'm sure we were on our way to tea with Buttercup and Wesley! Or maybe to the sandlot to play ball (although we would play like girls). Or perhaps we were on our way to see The Blues Brothers in concert???

My daughter is a Star Wars fanatic. We have all six films in various forms, although I never cared much for I, II and III. Jar Jar Binks is just TOO annoying. I don't know what George Lucas was smoking on the day he created him!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 07:47 PM

Originally Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

If you'd like to hear just a little bit from a whole bunch of hit songs...
Listen To 10 Seconds Of Every Hit Song Of The ’70s

I've tried casually listening to it, but it's weird hearing it switch over every ten seconds.

But it's fun trying to pick out certain songs before they change.

Geez, every hit song of that year. I'm only on the 1970's and am reminded of so many favorite songs (i.e. American Woman, Let It Be, Spill the Wine, Ball of Confusion) It does make you wanna hear the entire song doesn't it? I know them all, so far at least.

TIS

Wow, "Indiana Wants Me" oh and "Arizona" Mark Lindsey. I forgot all about that song. Never was big on the Carpenters tho. Oh and Elvis, "The Wonder of You." LOL I keep hearing only bits of good songs.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 09:35 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I'm sure we were on our way to tea with Buttercup and Wesley! Or maybe to the sandlot to play ball (although we would play like girls). Or perhaps we were on our way to see The Blues Brothers in concert???

Yes, all three! Great material for upcoming dreams! Mine always seem to jump around so much that I can never focus on one thing before my mind changes scenes.

I really enjoyed the first SW, and I'm sure I'll enjoy the rest - though I figured the first three would be better than the later three, and now I'll know to beware of Jar Jar.

The story is so much a part of our culture that I already knew most of the characters, so it's like I'm finally understanding the complete picture.

TIS, that's great you recognize so many of them! Maybe you can write down the titles as you hear them, then search on YouTube; I'm sure you could find clips for most all of them. I sent this to my mom because she's been thinking up songs she'd like for me to put on her mp3 player, and this gives a lot of great ideas.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 09:49 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Oh and Elvis, "The Wonder of You."

I think that was his greatest song.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/31/12 10:04 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Oh and Elvis, "The Wonder of You."

I think that was his greatest song.

I like the song too but probably not my favorite EP song. Actually, I'd probably have a very long list if I had to choose favorites.

Unless I missed it somehow, I didn't hear in the 70's clip "My Sweet Lord." I got married in late 1970 and I always think of my honeymoon when I hear that song BECAUSE As we drove from Michigan heading toward Florida (only got as far as TN) and they kept playing that song on our trip. I loved it as soon as I heard it. Also, Elton John's "Your Song"

TIS

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/12 01:31 AM

i can't believe it...star wars might have been based on real life!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30...=Sunken_Ship_in

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/12 01:55 AM

Very cool, BAM! Would love to hear more about this in the future!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/12 03:18 AM

Some of you may have heard about this. Talk about bizarre.

By Michael Inbar TODAY.com contributor updated 2/1/2012 5:58:15 PM ET 2012-02-01T22:58:15

A wealthy Florida man has set off a firestorm by legally adopting his 42-year-old girlfriend as he prepares for a potentially costly wrongful death suit. John Goodman, 49, founder of the tony International Polo Club in Wellington, Fla., was involved in a crash on Feb. 12, 2010 that killed 23-year-old Scott Patrick Wilson. Local police say Goodman ran a stop sign while driving with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit in Florida.

While Goodman faces criminal charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident that carry a possible 30-year prison term in a trial set for March 6, he also faces a civil suit from William and Lili Wilson over the death of their son. That trial is set to begin March 27

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/12 05:36 AM

By msnbc.com staff, King5.com and the Associated Press

Senators voted 28-21 to approve a bill to legalize gay marriage in the state [Washington]. Four Republicans crossed party lines and voted with majority Democrats for the measure. Three Democrats voted against it.

The measure now moves to the House, where there is enough support for the bill to pass. Gov. Chris Gregoire says she will sign the bill if it makes it to her desk, Seattle TV station King 5 reported

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/12 04:52 PM

msnbc.com news services updated 2 hours 6 minutes ago 2012-02-03T16:42:15

NEW YORK — In what appears to be a reversal of Susan G. Komen For the Cure's funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, the founder and CEO of the nation's largest breast-cancer adovcacy agency said Friday that the group would amend the criteria that sparked a firestorm.

"We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligiblity to appy for future grants," Nancy G. Brinker, the agency's ambassador, said in a statement.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 04:38 AM

So I've noticed for the past couple of weeks that when I turn off my TV and go to sleep, when I wake up, my Time Warner cable box has miraculously changed changed channels to Channel 934. There have been times when I've been watching...say...the History Channel, and I turn off the TV AND cable box, only to wake up the next morning and have the cable box ON and tuned to channel 934. This happened TWICE yesterday, and numerous times before yesterday. I've gone through all the menus to see if there's some sort of reminder set to change the channel to 934 at a certain time, but I can't find anything, and I KNOW I didn't set it up to do that.

Needless to say, it is creeping me out a little bit...

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 04:47 AM

And what station is on Channel 934?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 06:20 AM

Originally Posted By: XDCX

So I've noticed for the past couple of weeks that when I turn off my TV and go to sleep, when I wake up, my Time Warner cable box has miraculously changed changed channels to Channel 934. There have been times when I've been watching...say...the History Channel, and I turn off the TV AND cable box, only to wake up the next morning and have the cable box ON and tuned to channel 934. This happened TWICE yesterday, and numerous times before yesterday. I've gone through all the menus to see if there's some sort of reminder set to change the channel to 934 at a certain time, but I can't find anything, and I KNOW I didn't set it up to do that.

Needless to say, it is creeping me out a little bit...

Sometimes a cable company will do that to generate calls to their customer service center (and they can then introduce a new service/product). Depending on what model cable box you have, you can set the box to always turn on to the same channel when it starts up.

It's a very simple fix to change the setting.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 01:55 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

And what station is on Channel 934?

One of those Music Choice stations. Soundscapes, I think it's called.

Originally Posted By: SC

Sometimes a cable company will do that to generate calls to their customer service center (and they can then introduce a new service/product). Depending on what model cable box you have, you can set the box to always turn on to the same channel when it starts up.

It's a very simple fix to change the setting.

I've never heard of that before, but it certainly makes sense. Those clever bastards!

My cable box is a Motorola DCH3200. It's a standard cable box (no DVR).

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 03:36 PM

Yeah, SC is right. Go through your menu settings -- there should be an option to set which channel comes on when it's powered-on. Mine is set to the last channel I was watching.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 07:56 PM

Anything good on tv today?

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 08:24 PM

Watching SPEED . LOL I may have seen it before. Just waiting for the game .

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 08:45 PM

Speed is one of my favorite movies. I love it. Only it's on all the time.

I'm watching War Games with Matthew Broderick. I can believe it's been 29 years since that movie. It was a popular rental when my girls were young and we'd have movie night.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 08:47 PM

I'm watching What Women Want ... and taking extensive notes.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 09:10 PM

Man, I use to love Mel. He was so charming in that movie and good in Lethal Weapon, Bird On A Wire. I liked "The Patriot" and "Signs". As it turns out though, he's a raving psycho lunatic.

BTW, isn't that where Mel does his smooth Sinatra imitation?

TIS

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/12 09:29 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Man, I use to love Mel. He was so charming in that movie and good in Lethal Weapon, Bird On A Wire. I liked "The Patriot" and "Signs". As it turns out though, he's a raving psycho lunatic.

BTW, isn't that where Mel does his smooth Sinatra imitation?

TIS

You just never know . But alot is not known until we hear the Rest of the Story ! People push , shove , and then stuff happens.

And more money you have the more it gets Nasty !

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 01:59 AM

You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City. You see this Lilo?

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 02:17 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City.

Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".

Reminds me of the Pearl Harbor reference of "awakening a sleeping giant".

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 02:26 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City.

Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".

Reminds me of the Pearl Harbor reference of "awakening a sleeping giant".

Gotta love that "Dirty Harry" talk.

I am so happy for Detroit/auto industry.

It's a start.

TIS

The only two commercials I saw from the Super Bowl is this one and the Ferris Bueller. They were both great. Were there a lot of really good ones this year?

Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 02:54 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".

I can't wait for the right-wing bloggers* to conspiracy talk of how this was propaganda for how the auto industry bailouts worked and how the President deserves his "second half." You know we're getting that nonsense tomorrow. Some of those YouTube comments already posted foresee that.

Too bad, this was a homerun ad.

*=Which is weird, since Eastwood is a notable right-winger, but whatever.

Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 03:18 AM

Off-topic, but as a non-fan critiquing, I thought Madonna did a pretty good halftime show? Probably the best of that sort since Prince.

Maybe I'm biased because of how bad last year's program with Black Eyed Peas blew, but unlike that flop, there was energy emitted* from this cartoon circus of absurdity with Roman gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, and a gay church choir.

The only drawback I'll make is LMFAO and Green, as I predicted, were useless guest stars who added nothing to the fireworks. Though I'm sure NBC will be pissed having to pay the fine for M.I.A.'s flipping the bird during her portion.

*=The amount of lip-synching, how much if any was executed, didn't matter.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 03:26 AM

Originally Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Off-topic, but as a non-fan critiquing, I thought Madonna did a pretty good halftime show? Probably the best of that sort since Prince.

Maybe I'm biased because of how bad last year's program with Black Eyed Peas blew, but unlike that flop, there was energy emitted* from this cartoon circus of absurdity with Roman gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, and a gay church choir.

The only drawback I'll make is LMFAO and Green, as I predicted, were useless guest stars who added nothing to the fireworks. Though I'm sure NBC will be pissed having to pay the fine for M.I.A.'s flipping the bird during her portion.

*=The amount of lip-synching, how much if any was executed, didn't matter.

i wont be surprise if they go safe next year and bring in the beach boys to do the half time show

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 03:29 AM

I liked the year they had the Stones. I had my SIL call me at half time so I could watch. They hell with the game.

TIS

Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 03:40 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

i wont be surprise if they go safe next year and bring in the beach boys to do the half time show

Cheeky.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/06/12 04:58 AM

Originally Posted By: ronnierocketAGO

Originally Posted By: SC

Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".

I can't wait for the right-wing bloggers* to conspiracy talk of how this was propaganda for how the auto industry bailouts worked and how the President deserves his "second half." You know we're getting that nonsense tomorrow. Some of those YouTube comments already posted foresee that.

Too bad, this was a homerun ad.

*=Which is weird, since Eastwood is a notable right-winger, but whatever.

That's right, some years ago, Eastwood was the Mayor of Carmel, CA. A beautiful, small city with lots of rich people.

Don't recall any major crime there.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/12 05:46 PM

The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.

Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.

The beat goes on.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/12/12 09:46 PM

I was just going thru the Picture thread for old times sake. Some really nice shots. I really did like Philly & of course Chicago.

So much fun. The Sopranos tour was a lot of fun too. I wear my "Bada Bing" cap every day when I go for my run.

I can tell people that I actually got it at the Bada Bing (aka Satin Dolls).

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/13/12 05:13 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I can tell people that I actually got it at the Bada Bing (aka Satin Dolls).

But you never told them how many $1 bills it cost you...

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/13/12 05:59 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.

Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.

The beat goes on.

Oli - out of curiosity, has anyone finished their paper yet?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/13/12 06:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: olivant

The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.

Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.

The beat goes on.

Oli - out of curiosity, has anyone finished their paper yet?

No, it's not due until mid-March. However, I always expect that papers will come in the last few days.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/13/12 07:06 PM

I just saw Al Pacino (along with others) accept the "National Medal Of Arts" from President Obama.

I see he forgot to comb his hair again. Gotta love Al.

The President really towers over him, reminding me how short he is.

Anyway, pretty cool for our man Pacino.

I'll try to get a picture later. I was watching livestream on line and it's still going on.

TIS

Posted By: Blake

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/15/12 10:59 PM

These are about a quarter of the pennies I have to roll still. My vote is to get rid of them.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 04:16 AM

Washington (CNN) -- The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules Wednesday to further limit automatically dialed or prerecorded calls know as "robocalls" and automated text messages.

Under the new requirements, telemarketers will have to get permission in writing before placing an automated call to a consumer. Previously, companies that had an established business relationship with a particular consumer could call them without permission. For example, another FCC official not authorized to speak publicly explained, a bank could robocall one of its checking account customers to try to sell them insurance. The new rules prohibit that without written permission.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 05:12 AM

Spent 5 hours this evening in the emergency room as my sixteen year-old son sustained a severe high ankle sprain in his basketball game. The pain was excruciating, and we feared there may have been a fracture, which would have ended his high school baseball season. this is a big year as he is being looked at by some colleges. While he'll be on crutches for several days, he expects to be ready by early march.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 05:15 AM

That sucks, klyd, but hopefully his recuperation comes quickly. Don't let him rush it, though!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 05:39 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

That sucks, klyd, but hopefully his recuperation comes quickly. Don't let him rush it, though!

Thanks, SC. I have had him in physical therapy for his pitching shoulder, which was sore after he played into the Fall. Nothing serious, but we keep him on pitch counts.

As I was driving him to the hospital in his car, I saw him cry for the first time in years. He was broken hearted that he might miss the season.

Right now he's asleep on the couch with the ankle raised and wrapped. He's talking in his sleep about a girl, so I know his spirits are up. He and I split a pizza about an hour ago. It went down easy for him, but it won't set well with me.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 05:49 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

He and I split a pizza about an hour ago. It went down easy for him, but it won't set well with me.

That's because you're a loving father.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 09:43 AM

Sorry to hear about your son Klyd..

I have news about my eldest boy Michael, who has been nominated as a Young Ambassador for the Olympic Games by his school. Hegets to see the torch when it passes through the area in the summer. He also gets the chance of tickets for the Games themselves, and more importantly to him, he gets free stuff

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 02:01 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Sorry to hear about your son Klyd..

I have news about my eldest boy Michael, who has been nominated as a Young Ambassador for the Olympic Games by his school. Hegets to see the torch when it passes through the area in the summer. He also gets the chance of tickets for the Games themselves, and more importantly to him, he gets free stuff

That's a wonderful opportunity for Michael. I'm sure he's excited. We'll all be watching for him on tv - I forgot we were so close to the Summer Olympics.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 04:28 PM

Sorry about your son Kly but at least he'll be ok. I was fortunate and with my two daughters only one emergency room trip for stitches.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 08:06 PM

Yogi, congrats to Michael! Quite an honor, I'm sure.

Klyd, so sorry about your son. As someone who has experienced their fair share of time on crutches, I can tell you that a sprain is often more painful than a fracture because it's not as immobilized as a fracture would be.

Btw, a pizza was the best thing you could give him. Mozzarella has miraculous properties.

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/12 09:37 PM

Sorry SB, I may copy some here.

Ditto Yogi.

Klyd, sorry to hear about your young man ! It sucks but could be worse, I see these fine young people that are real jocks making the last point and then dieing ! So please both of you fine gents think about that , he is young, strong, and he will be back to kick some tail

Positve Attitude !

But thoughts and prayers for you guys ! Good time to have some special guy time for both of you

and that doesn't come to often.

Later, and keep us informed.

Frosty

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/17/12 04:47 AM

msnbc.com news services updated 2/16/2012 5:18:03 PM ET 2012-02-16T22:18:03

The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie. The 42-33 vote sends the bill to Christie's desk. The Republican governor who opposes gay marriage had promised "very swift action" if the bill passed both houses of the Legislature. The Senate approved the bill Monday.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/17/12 10:29 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie. The 42-33 vote sends the bill to Christie's desk. The Republican governor who opposes gay marriage had promised "very swift action" if the bill passed both houses of the Legislature.

Blubber Boy Christie backed up his promise and vetoed the bill today. The Republican governor returned the bill to the Legislature, saying he wants voters to decide whether New Jersey changes the definition of marriage. Democratic lawmakers say it's a civil rights issue that shouldn't be put up for a public vote.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/18/12 01:04 AM

I don't like Chris Christie, but I admire his stance on lowering the flag in Trenton to honor Whitney Houston. He received lots of angry and hateful emails that stated he was elevating a drug addict, but he simply said, "There but for the grace of God go I." 98% of the time, I disagree with him, but I do respect this one.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/18/12 04:56 AM

Given the controversy over Google's new approach to users searches, is anyone changing their search engine default?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/12 05:56 AM

Testing this code, for a fly-by of the 7 mile walk I did today...

Pretty damn cool, but I don't think it should autostart. Hit Pause then Rewind if you don't get it from the beginning. LOVE THIS iPHONE APP!!

Click Here to see it

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/12 04:17 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Testing this code, for a fly-by of the 7 mile walk I did today...

was that park or a forest reservation? and, did anybody ever found you? lol

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/12 05:00 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

was that park or a forest reservation? and, did anybody ever found you? lol

Yeah, it's a park. I was scouting locations for the next time you visit NJ.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/12 10:31 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

was that park or a forest reservation? and, did anybody ever found you? lol

Yeah, it's a park. I was scouting locations for the next time you visit NJ.

why would i ever visit jersey?! i rather visit texas than new jersey.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/12 11:02 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

was that park or a forest reservation? and, did anybody ever found you? lol

Yeah, it's a park. I was scouting locations for the next time you visit NJ.

why would i ever visit jersey?! i rather visit texas than new jersey.

If you want to visit Texas, submit your application and we will have an answer for you before too long. But there is a backlog.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 12:03 AM

That was pretty cool!

For what it's worth, I love Jersey! Smell and all.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 01:18 AM

A friend of my son's from his high school made #1 of the ESPN Top Ten Plays last week when he shattered a backboard during a game last week. My son happened to be with him and others after they completed the game the following night when the player got a call from Li'l Wayne, who wants to put him on his tv show. Apparently, Weezy has a sports show? The kid has already committed to Wake Forest;his sister is a star sophomore for the Univ. of Maryland women'steam. The family has the world by the tail right now.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 05:17 AM

Very cool, Kly! Unfortunately I couldn't find a video for it, but let us know if there is one...

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 06:23 AM

klyd, I saw that on the highlight section of my sports news one night last week. The backboard was COMPLETELY shattered.

I'm pretty sure it was the ABC affiliate here in NY that showed that clip.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 09:16 AM

I have lost my voice.....croaking like an old hooker who lives on gin and cigarettes!!!

My kids find it hilarious and my wife says she is very pleased!!

Harsh people

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 01:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I have lost my voice.....croaking like an old hooker who lives on gin and cigarettes!!!

My kids find it hilarious and my wife says she is very pleased!!

Harsh people

Time to throw a saddle on Yogi because he's a little ho(a)rse.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 02:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I have lost my voice.....croaking like an old hooker who lives on gin and cigarettes!!!

"Croaking"? Please, Yogi, don't croak! The Boards just wouldn't be the same without you!

If your lost voice happens to turn up on this side of the Atlantic, I'll be the first to let you know. Thought I heard it outside my window late last night, but it turned out to be a stray banshee.

Sign language might be an option. The good ol' middle finger salute is universal and can be used as a quick response when being teased unmercifully. When you become more proficient, signing phrases like "Bugger off!" and "Who drank all the beer?" will become second-nature.

Consider becoming a poet/singer/songwriter. Hell, it worked for Rod McKuen. You may just become the "Flavor of the Month," and reap the rewards of your unspoiled, uncommercial sound.

Just random thoughts...

Signor V.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 03:01 PM

I found a clip of my son's friend breaking the backboard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDh8r7RqlGk&feature=related

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 03:39 PM

There's a bunch of clips of it on there now, including some of the news clips and the sports center top 10.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 04:02 PM

Nice clip Klyd....the kid looked pumped, that's for sure!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 04:54 PM

Ok, this is weird. Ever since Geoff posted that Google Earth post, EVERY TIME I open the Random Post thread I get this pop up:

This page at http://www.mapmywalk co says: We are unable to render video at this time. Do you have a rcent Google Earth plugin for this browser. (ERR-Creat_Plugin). Then I click "ok" at the bottom in order for that screen to disappear.

I never attempted to open the video. Is there a way to get rid of it permanently?

Thanks

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 05:51 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I never attempted to open the video. Is there a way to get rid of it permanently?

I didn't realize it needed a special plugin

But don't worry, once we hit Page 7 of this thread you shouldn't be bothered by it (unless you come back to Page 6)

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 05:53 PM

Thanks Geoff. I was wondering (hoping) that when we hit the next page it would go away.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 05:58 PM

Just gotta keep posting to push it along...

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 06:01 PM

Actually it should be okay now, I made it a link instead.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 07:13 PM

I was getting the same error message as TIS, except that it would pop up twice before I was able to dispatch it permanently.

Wonder if a lot of others had the same problem?

Signor V.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 08:01 PM

It's possible that installing Google Earth on your PC (like I have) includes a web plug-in for stuff like this. Or maybe it's included in my Google Chrome browser.

But normally if your browser doesn't have a plugin installed, it'll ask you if you want to install it, so it's bizarre....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 09:55 PM

Thanks Geoff

That did the trick. It was more annoying than anything else. SV, glad I wasn't the only one experiencing that problem.

TIS

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/12 10:16 PM

Me too! Me too! I thought it was a virus or something popping up. Thanks!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/12 09:48 PM

Okay, did ya'll get your ashes today? I just got mine. Every year my sister calls me and reminds me. This is the first year in decades that I heeded her prompt.

Indeed! Into dust I shall return and then that's it.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/12 09:52 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Okay, did ya'll get your ashes today?

Yes, sir. Drove up to Westchester, took my Dad for ashes (and actually stayed for the whole Mass!), then took him for a nice lunch. A full day

.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/12 10:32 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: olivant

Okay, did ya'll get your ashes today?

Yes, sir. Drove up to Westchester, took my Dad for ashes (and actually stayed for the whole Mass!), then took him for a nice lunch. A full day

.

I might stay for a benediction, but I don't think I could last a whole mass.

Posted By: Blake

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/12 10:36 PM

That clip is awesome Klyd. Getting offers from Lil Wayne is huge.

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/23/12 12:45 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: olivant

Okay, did ya'll get your ashes today?

Yes, sir. Drove up to Westchester, took my Dad for ashes (and actually stayed for the whole Mass!), then took him for a nice lunch. A full day

.

I might stay for a benediction, but I don't think I could last a whole mass.

I am on my way in ! To get my ashes, and give father some home made chicken noodle soup !

Good thing I turned Catholic, in years past saw the ashes on the forehead and asked if they wanted a kleenex !

! Have a great night what is left !

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 12:08 AM

Finnish First Man Caught Ogling Princess Mary

I thought this was sort of funny.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 12:09 AM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Finnish First Man Caught Ogling Princess Mary

I thought this was sort of funny.

I guess you can say his eyesight is pretty good!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 01:30 AM

(CNN) -- The Maryland Senate voted Thursday evening to legalize same-sex marriage, the latest sign of growing national recognition of such unions among gay and lesbian couples.

Gov. Martin O'Malley has pledged to sign the bill into law, which was approved last week by the House of Delegates.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 01:36 AM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Finnish First Man Caught Ogling Princess Mary

I thought this was sort of funny.

I guess you can say his eyesight is pretty good!

I saw that clip on the news the other night. The newscasters seemed to think there was a possibility that he might have been staring at her jewelry, but her reaction made it quite clear what she thought he was staring at!

Signor V.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 12:26 PM

Mary thought a lot of herself. There didn't seem to be any cleavage to look at....perhaps the ogler was on a nipple search?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 02:03 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Finnish First Man Caught Ogling Princess Mary

I thought this was sort of funny.

Excellent clip Lilo

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 02:11 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Mary thought a lot of herself. There didn't seem to be any cleavage to look at....perhaps the ogler was on a nipple search?

It doesn't have to be a lot. The mere fact that there is cleavage is enough to draw the male eye like a magnet. That guy is old enough to know that once you get your peek, you got to pull away quickly or else you may become mesmerized to the point of embarrassment. We've all been there.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 03:40 PM

Ha ha! IF that's truly what this guy is staring at (and it sure looks like it), he sure isn't trying to hide the fact.

Plus, it looked like Mary knew exactly where his eyes were and responded with class without saying a word. What an uncomfortable situation for her.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 08:21 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ha ha! IF that's truly what this guy is staring at (and it sure looks like it), he sure isn't trying to hide the fact.

Plus, it looked like Mary knew exactly where his eyes were and responded with class without saying a word. What an uncomfortable situation for her.

TIS

He knew he was caught too. The way he pretended to be gazing at the ceiling spells guilt.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 10:50 PM

Guilty! Guilty!.....I am guilty! I used to work with a fairly flat-chested woman who wore V-neck blouses that always invited a look. There was no cleavage but the sign on the door said "Take a Peak".......and I did

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/24/12 11:30 PM

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/25/12 02:56 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Guilty! Guilty!.....I am guilty! I used to work with a fairly flat-chested woman who wore V-neck blouses that always invited a look. There was no cleavage but the sign on the door said "Take a Peak".......and I did

That'll be three Our Fathers and a Hail Mary. Throw in a Glory Be for the suffering souls in Purgatory and stay away from Sabatini's Pizza during Lent.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/25/12 03:58 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Guilty! Guilty!.....I am guilty! I used to work with a fairly flat-chested woman who wore V-neck blouses that always invited a look. There was no cleavage but the sign on the door said "Take a Peak".......and I did

That'll be three Our Fathers and a Hail Mary. Throw in a Glory Be for the suffering souls in Purgatory and stay away from Sabatini's Pizza during Lent.

Father Kly, I'll double the prayers, no triple them and light 5 candles, but don't take away my SABATINI'S! I'll likely be there Palm Sunday weekend and I will have Sabatini's. Thank God I don't work with that non-cleavage girl anymore.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/25/12 05:30 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Father Kly, I'll double the prayers, no triple them and light 5 candles, but don't take away my SABATINI'S! I'll likely be there Palm Sunday weekend and I will have Sabatini's. Thank God I don't work with that non-cleavage girl anymore.

Enjoy the Sabaatini's. When I'm in Pittston, my pizza of craving is Cebula's, which is a bar in Dupont on 315 South. The pizza is sold by the slice (no discount for a tray) out of the back door. It's made by the same old ladies I remember from the mid 1980s.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/25/12 11:02 PM

In honor of George Harrison's birthday today, I remembered a funny thing that happened last Spring at my daughter's middle school.

I was picking her up from basketball one evening and while waiting, stopped in the auditorium where they were holding tryouts for the school talent show. I was impressed with a thin eighth grade boy, who played guitar and rendered an amazing acoustic version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." He got an enthusiastic ovation from the dozens of parents, students and onlookers.

From the desk at the stage were three moms, who were grading the performances. One of the women said into her microphone, "Now Sean, do you really think that song is appropriate for middle school?"

The boy looked nervous and confused, and everyone there was dumbfounded as well. She then said she objected to the language. When he still didn't respond, the pompous ass of a judge asked in a harsher tone, "Do you even know what the word 'perverted' means?"

He said it has several meanings. But she only knew one, and said the Beatles "actually did some songs that weren't objectionable." She asked that if he liked the group, he could audition another Beatle song.

In a couple of minutes he took the stage again and to my delight, and with gusto belted out the lyrics, "Why don't we do it in the Rooooad."

As it turns out the boy's family contacted the principal, who happily ruled that any Beatle song could be performed in the school show. I understand that he did Harrison's song as he had wanted.

Happy Birthday, George. You're still missed.

Posted By: Frosty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/26/12 02:27 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

In honor of George Harrison's birthday today, I remembered a funny thing that happened last Spring at my daughter's middle school.

I was picking her up from basketball one evening and while waiting, stopped in the auditorium where they were holding tryouts for the school talent show. I was impressed with a thin eighth grade boy, who played guitar and rendered an amazing acoustic version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." He got an enthusiastic ovation from the dozens of parents, students and onlookers.

From the desk at the stage were three moms, who were grading the performances. One of the women said into her microphone, "Now Sean, do you really think that song is appropriate for middle school?"

The boy looked nervous and confused, and everyone there was dumbfounded as well. She then said she objected to the language. When he still didn't respond, the pompous ass of a judge asked in a harsher tone, "Do you even know what the word 'perverted' means?"

He said it has several meanings. But she only knew one, and said the Beatles "actually did some songs that weren't objectionable." She asked that if he liked the group, he could audition another Beatle song.

In a couple of minutes he took the stage again and to my delight, and with gusto belted out the lyrics, "Why don't we do it in the Rooooad."

As it turns out the boy's family contacted the principal, who happily ruled that any Beatle song could be performed in the school show. I understand that he did Harrison's song as he had wanted.

Happy Birthday, George. You're still missed.

Thank you ! Brought a tear to my eye . RIP , GH

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/26/12 02:46 AM

Wow! Great story Kly!

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/26/12 09:52 PM

Great story, Klyd! And I applaud the principal for standing up to that judge. They cave way too often.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/26/12 10:06 PM

Agreed - a great story with a good ending! I'm very glad the boy got to do the song he wanted, and that the principal backed him.

I wonder if anyone recorded him and if he might turn up on YouTube? Sounds like his rendition would definitely be worth seeing (and hearing).

Signor V.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/29/12 12:03 AM

There is a report that Stephen Hawking has been frequenting a sex club in California. Seems he's not always preoccupied with black holes and the Big Bang. Then again, maybe he is.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/29/12 12:10 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

There is a report that Stephen Hawking has been frequenting a sex club in California. Seems he's not always preoccupied with black holes and the Big Bang. Then again, maybe he is.

Ha ha ha!!!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/29/12 12:16 AM

My son's ankle has healed, but the best news for him is that on Friday he threw 40 pitches off the mound without pain, and today he threw 50. We'll be watching pitch counts and he'll keep doing his exebetween starts. His velocity has increased too as a result of therapy. Now if he can get better command of his change up, he should be set.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/29/12 12:22 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My son's ankle has healed, but the best news for him is that on Friday he threw 40 pitches off the mound without pain, and today he threw 50. We'll be watching pitch counts and he'll keep doing his exebetween starts. His velocity has increased too as a result of therapy. Now if he can get better command of his change up, he should be set.

Great news, klyd. Remember - slow and steady wins the race! he is probably wanting to pitch a double header!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 07:52 PM

Happy Exelauno Day to all of the members of GangsterBB community!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 08:10 PM

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 08:37 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

Actually, TIS, your Latin is fine. Exelauno is the Greek verb meaning "to march forth," and because today is March 4th...

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 08:40 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

Actually, TIS, your Latin is fine. Exelauno is the Greek verb meaning "to march forth," and because today is March 4th...

Ha ha ha ha!!! Well let's just say I suck at grasping what I read and/or need to do more than scan.

That being said, Happy Exelauno to all.

TIS

http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2008/03/04/exelauno-day/

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 08:48 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

TIS, if you know Dominus vobiscum, then you should know the angel's telephone number.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 08:53 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

TIS, if you know Dominus vobiscum, then you should know the angel's telephone number.

Hmmmm!!

Can't remember.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/12 09:22 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, I had to look that up cause I never heard of it. My Latin is limited to the mass responses and hymns I learned when I was in Catholic school. So, I'll just say Dominus vobiscum And to Kly my Latin lawyer talk would be habeas corpus

See, I'm fluent in Latin.

TIS

TIS, if you know Dominus vobiscum, then you should know the angel's telephone number.

Hmmmm!!

Can't remember.

TIS

Et cum spiritu tuo.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 06:10 PM

Frosty's username is in the "who's online" section on top of the board. How is that possible?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 06:49 PM

My daughter is appearing in her high school's production of "Anything Goes". In one of the numbers, "You're The Top", there's a line "You're the nose on the great Durante," and I asked her if she had any clue what it meant. She had no idea.

My dad loved Jimmy Durante, so that made me a bit sad.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 07:17 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter is appearing in her high school's production of "Anything Goes". In one of the numbers, "You're The Top", there's a line "You're the nose on the great Durante," and I asked her if she had any clue what it meant. She had no idea.

My dad loved Jimmy Durante, so that made me a bit sad.

Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are."

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 07:46 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Frosty's username is in the "who's online" section on top of the board. How is that possible?

That was me -- I had to log in as him to clear his "Buddies" list...

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 08:40 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Frosty's username is in the "who's online" section on top of the board. How is that possible?

That was me -- I had to log in as him to clear his "Buddies" list...

That explains that. Now what is a "Buddies" list?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 09:01 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now what is a "Buddies" list?

People you've added (or who added you) to their profile buddies list... on your profile...

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 10:02 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now what is a "Buddies" list?

People you've added (or who added you) to their profile buddies list... on your profile...

what's next geoff? tv listings?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 10:36 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now what is a "Buddies" list?

People you've added (or who added you) to their profile buddies list... on your profile...

One learns something every day. Thanks, Geoff.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/12 10:55 PM

The below news story is just tragic, the whole family was killed in America's tornado in the Midwest and southern parts of the US, but worse the baby girl was found miles from the family home.. How Sad..

Baby Girl found dead miles from home.

If this was a act of God, why would he do this..This is why i have no belief in Religion..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/08/12 09:48 PM

(CNN) – Televangelist Pat Robertson is raising eyebrows, and cheers from activists who are usually his opponents on political issues, by calling for the legalization of marijuana.

“I really believe we should treat marijuana the way we treat beverage alcohol,” Robertson told The New York Times on Wednesday. “I’ve never used marijuana and I don’t intend to, but it’s just one of those things that I think: this war on drugs just hasn’t succeeded.”

The comments came after Robertson affirmed his support for marijuana decriminalization – which he had voiced in 2010 – on his TV show, “The 700 Club,” last week.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 01:57 AM

Got my diploma in the mail today! It finally feels real.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 02:04 AM

Originally Posted By: XDCX

Got my diploma in the mail today! It finally feels real.

Congratulations, X!!!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 02:32 AM

Originally Posted By: XDCX

Got my diploma in the mail today! It finally feels real.

Congratulations, X! I'm sure it was hard work.

Posted By: Frank_Nitti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 06:16 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now what is a "Buddies" list?

People you've added (or who added you) to their profile buddies list... on your profile...

You're still kicking yourself for not inventing facebook, aren't you.

This place outdates facebook by what, a decade, decade and a half?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 06:21 AM

Originally Posted By: Frank_Nitti

You're still kicking yourself for not inventing facebook, aren't you.

This place outdates facebook by what, a decade, decade and a half?

I didn't invent this, but WISH I invented FB!

And yes, forums are a dinosaur. That's why I like them, I fit right in!

Posted By: Frank_Nitti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/12 06:35 AM

Well I know Google's been suing Facebook and Apple over all sorts of patent infringements, maybe you can get in on some of THAT! ;))

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/12 01:06 PM

Below is a link with some pictures of the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami. Then and Now- One year today..

The clear up will take years but they seem to be making good progress.I'm glad I've seen this has when disasters like this happen they are in the news for a few weeks and then it's not in the news anymore..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17219009

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/13/12 06:02 PM

So with the warm weather lately i decided it was time to get the first mow of the lawns in this year earlier.

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!! Fired it up, something went bang, blew all the electric in the house, flame shot out the back of the control panel and then it sat there smoking like it had just had sex

Time for a new lawn mower i reckon

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/13/12 07:59 PM

I really like Daylight Savings Time, but I want my hour back. It seems I'm an hour behind everything I do the last two days.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/13/12 10:02 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I really like Daylight Savings Time, but I want my hour back. It seems I'm an hour behind everything I do the last two days.

TIS

TIS, people ask me if I lost an hour sleep and I say no!, I lost an hour of awake-ness. I suppose we get it back in the Fall.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/13/12 11:27 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!!

That'll teach ya! (Not sure what, but it should've taught you something)

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/13/12 11:28 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

It seems I'm an hour behind everything I do the last two days.

Tell me about it. Haven't been able to get to sleep "on time" because my mind knows it's really an hour earlier...

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/14/12 01:59 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!!
...and then it sat there smoking like it had just had sex

Time for a new lawn mower i reckon

If I were you, I'd save my money and just wait nine months.

Signor V.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/12 01:20 AM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!!
...and then it sat there smoking like it had just had sex

Time for a new lawn mower i reckon

If I were you, I'd save my money and just wait nine months.

Signor V.

Or buy a couple of goats?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/12 01:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!!
...and then it sat there smoking like it had just had sex

Time for a new lawn mower i reckon

If I were you, I'd save my money and just wait nine months.

Signor V.

Or buy a couple of goats?

Funnily enough that was my wifes suggestion....after she finished laughing hysterically at the fact that i could have been electrocuted that is......

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/12 05:08 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My bloody lawn mower blew up!!!!!
...and then it sat there smoking like it had just had sex

Time for a new lawn mower i reckon

If I were you, I'd save my money and just wait nine months.

Signor V.

Or buy a couple of goats?

Funnily enough that was my wifes suggestion....after she finished laughing hysterically at the fact that i could have been electrocuted that is......

I always find it funny that our better halves secretly like to see us get physically hurt in some way. Don't get me wrong - I'm not talking about going through the windshield stuff, I mean a good hammer hit to the thumb, stub of a bare toe, finger pinched in something, etc... ladies?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/19/12 06:51 PM

I went to visit my youngest daughter yeasterday. She showed me her engagement ring. Wow! I wish I had just one of the diamonds in it. However, she told me that it wasn't an engagement ring; it was an I'll think about getting engaged to you ring. God, if the ring he gave her is any indication, if she actually does get engaged, they'll have to deliver that ring in a truck.

Posted By: Blibbleblabble

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 04:38 AM

Nice to see the same people still randomly whoring here.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 05:11 AM

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 03:43 PM

Ha ha ha! I love Johnny Weismuller.

My favorite Tarzan.

What's kind of funny is, I didn't realize I had my volume so high. I live an an apartment like condo where units are connected and it's only 8:40 here. I'm thinking I woke the neighbors up. They're probably wondering if Tarzan lives in the area.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 03:46 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

They're probably wondering if Tarzan lives in the area.

Of course he does..... didn't you ever hear of Tarzana, California??

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 03:51 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

They're probably wondering if Tarzan lives in the area.

Of course he does..... didn't you ever hear of Tarzana, California??

So witty so early in the morning SC? Very cute. I'm still drinking my coffee here.

Happy First Day of Spring!!

Speaking of spring, here's my poem:

Spring is sprung, the grass has riz
I wonder where the flowers is

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 04:02 PM

You're a poet and you don't know it.

Tarzana REALLY WAS named after Tarzan.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/12 05:08 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ha ha ha! I love Johnny Weismuller.

My favorite Tarzan.

What's kind of funny is, I didn't realize I had my volume so high. I live an an apartment like condo where units are connected and it's only 8:40 here. I'm thinking I woke the neighbors up. They're probably wondering if Tarzan lives in the area.

TIS

Are you sure it wasn't Carol Burnett?

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/21/12 06:59 AM

Yeah, Tarzan's jungle yell was a bit loud! And the volume on my speakers is not set very high at all. As far as my neighbors, they probably didn't give it a moment's thought - most of them drag their knuckles along the sidewalk when they walk down the street. Fun place, my part of Brooklyn...

Anyway, here's an oldie but goodie from The Far Side:

Art imitates life (sometimes).

Signor V.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 02:02 AM

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 05:16 AM

Carm's a bad girl!

Anyway, this was posted on FB and is great.... what I have to live with all the time (I'm that guy)! Featuring Paulie Walnuts and Dr Melfi...

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 07:30 AM

I love that video. Are you ready to change your signature now, Geoff?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 01:51 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Are you ready to change your signature now, Geoff?

Yeah... I should add pronouncing -ri as -ad

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 05:44 PM

80 degrees. Friday afternoon. In less than an hour I'll be making the drive to Reading, windows down and listening to the Beatles and Springsteen, on my way to my son's opening day high school baseball game. I have the folding chair in the trunk and the diet pepsis on ice, and my Boston College Alumni hat on my head, and look forweard to planting myself somewhere along the left field line with a bag of peanuts. I'll be in my glory.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 05:53 PM

Sounds like a great way to start the weekend, Klyd. Enjoy! And good luck to your son!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 05:54 PM

Very nice, Counselor

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Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/23/12 07:43 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

80 degrees. Friday afternoon. In less than an hour I'll be making the drive to Reading, windows down and listening to the Beatles and Springsteen, on my way to my son's opening day high school baseball game. I have the folding chair in the trunk and the diet pepsis on ice, and my Boston College Alumni hat on my head, and look forweard to planting myself somewhere along the left field line with a bag of peanuts. I'll be in my glory.

Damm, i am jealous your living the life thats for sure. I have been on spring break for the past week where I was a lazy bum and just enjoyed the lovely weather in Upstate NY. Classes start back up for me on Monday.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 12:58 AM

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: klydon1

80 degrees. Friday afternoon. In less than an hour I'll be making the drive to Reading, windows down and listening to the Beatles and Springsteen, on my way to my son's opening day high school baseball game. I have the folding chair in the trunk and the diet pepsis on ice, and my Boston College Alumni hat on my head, and look forweard to planting myself somewhere along the left field line with a bag of peanuts. I'll be in my glory.

Damm, i am jealous your living the life thats for sure. I have been on spring break for the past week where I was a lazy bum and just enjoyed the lovely weather in Upstate NY. Classes start back up for me on Monday.

My older son came home from college tonight too. The past three springs and summers he's worked for our local AA baseball team. He's a concessions supervisor, and this is the weekend they train the new help.

I really did live the life today, but I should add that most days aren't so fun. It was good to put the daily stress on the back burner. But keep in mind that most of us should be jealous of you because you possess the greatest gift there is: youth.

By the way, my younger son's team won 5-4, and he made his varsity debut by pitching the final two innings to get the save. After giving up a run in the bottom of the final inning, he got the batter to pop out with the winning run on base. If the batter had doubled, it would have been a long bus ride home for him.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 01:05 AM

^^^thats great that his team won, congrats!

You brought back some memories.I love baseball, I played both JV and Varsity in High School. I alternatively played centerfield, second base, or starting pitcher.

There was this one time that this kid hit this long fly ball that was going to be a homerun, I started running (as centerfielder) to try and jump the fence (no wall) and catch the ball ala ESPN's Baseball Tonight Web Gems. Anyways, I reach the fence and climb up with my free hand and catch the ball with other hand. As I was coming down, my middle finger from the hand that was on the fence got caught and the tip was dislocated. The tip of the finger was like at an angle greater than 180 degrees from the rest of the finger. Needless, to say I held on to the ball. My middle finger (

) was in a cast for the rest of the year as I attended therapy. That spelled the end of my playing days as I didnt take up playing while in college. Thats what I get for trying to be cool and impress all the chicks in the stands.

My middle finger is fine now, it was a very painful experience at the time. I was a decent hitter .280+ and a decent starter with a consistent under 4 ERA.

I also played against some current major leaguers as like John Lannan and Cole Kimball who are both with the Nationals now.

Best of luck to your kid in his baseball endeavors.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 02:56 AM

Don, that's a great story. I'm glad your middle finger is fine now. It is one of the most demonstratively useful appendages. I feel like using mine several times a day.

The Nationals are our AA team's parent club. Lannan and Kimball are pretty competitive guys. It must have been hell facing them.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 03:44 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Don, that's a great story. I'm glad your middle finger is fine now. It is one of the most demonstratively useful appendages. I feel like using mine several times a day.

The Nationals are our AA team's parent club. Lannan and Kimball are pretty competitive guys. It must have been hell facing them.

Yeah, they were both real good.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 10:25 AM

Off to Florida for the next week, and will try to check in periodically -- be good!

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 11:24 AM

You be good..

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 12:56 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Off to Florida for the next week, and will try to check in periodically -- be good!

Enjoy your time.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 02:48 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Off to Florida for the next week, and will try to check in periodically -- be good!

Say hello to Beansie & Little Carmine for us while you are down there!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 06:25 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Off to Florida for the next week, and will try to check in periodically -- be good!

Make us!

Have a great time. Best to your folks!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/12 07:35 PM

Geoff, have a wonderful time. Lucky you!!

Don't worry about the BB. We we all keep things under control. (while the cat's away)

Nah, not us.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/25/12 09:16 PM

Has anyone heard this?

I was listening to the radio of the way back from the gym and heard that Samsung's smart HD TV has a built in microphone and camera that apparently is linked to a database and can record what is going on in your home. It also records what channels you watch. They say there's no alert to this and no way to turn off the camera, etc.

I also heard that in Brazil, I think, the school uniforms that kids wear have an embedded chip that records when students enter and exit school and can locate them wherever they are.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/25/12 09:40 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Has anyone heard this?

I was listening to the radio of the way back from the gym and heard that Samsung's smart HD TV has a built in microphone and camera that apparently is linked to a database and can record what is going on in your home. It also records what channels you watch. They say there's no alert to this and no way to turn off the camera, etc.

I also heard that in Brazil, I think, the school uniforms that kids wear have an embedded chip that records when students enter and exit school and can locate them wherever they are.

I haven't heard this. We're all getting closer to wearing leashes.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/25/12 10:56 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Has anyone heard this?

I was listening to the radio of the way back from the gym and heard that Samsung's smart HD TV has a built in microphone and camera that apparently is linked to a database and can record what is going on in your home. It also records what channels you watch. They say there's no alert to this and no way to turn off the camera, etc.

I also heard that in Brazil, I think, the school uniforms that kids wear have an embedded chip that records when students enter and exit school and can locate them wherever they are.

I read about the Brazil school uniforms thing. It is only in a certain area of Brazil where they are testing this to see if it stems the flow of kids cutting school.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/27/12 04:43 PM

The other day on the radio I heard that in the last 10 years, there have been and estimated 43 Trillion cigarettes smoked worldwide. So I figured...assuming that each cigarette butt is one inch long, if put end to end, they would circle the earth 27.25 times.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/28/12 06:45 PM

This is interesting (at least I think so):

The CNN web headline is that the Court may let most of the Health Care Reform law may remain intact while the MSNBC headline is that the Court hints that most of the law may go.

Go figure!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/29/12 12:45 AM

One of them is bound to be right! It reminds me of my grandmother when someone in the family was pregnant. One month she would predict a girl, the next month change it to a boy, switch back the next month and so on. When the baby was born, whatever the sex, she would say, "See! I told you!"

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/29/12 03:00 AM

Like Yogi, I had to replace my lawn mower this year, and picked out a 22 inch Craftsman from Sears. I really liked the Toros, but couldn't justify the expense to myself as I can cut my lawn in only 40 minutes. The important features are that it is self-propelled and has a rear bagger. My next door neighbor, Pete, is a bit older and has a riding mower, but he has more grass. When we put the pool in ten years ago, the best thing about it is that it cut the lawn mowing time in half.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/12 11:12 PM

Batman pulled over by the police..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17564941

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 08:21 PM

My aunt sent me this regarding the use of a cell phone while fueling up:

In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline pump.

In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car!

And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin as fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while they were fueling their car.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 08:32 PM

For those of you who are interested, the Census Bureau is apparently making its records from 1940 available online. I think it's individua records for the geneology minded. Here's the story link:

http://openchannel.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2...-census-records

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 09:05 PM

Thanks for that heads-up, oli.

For anyone doing genealogical research (I do some) this is a big event. Generally these records stay sealed for 72 years, so it would normally be another few years or so before the 1940 census records are available to someone like me.

I'd love to see if my parents are on the records together. They married April 13, 1940, and a week after most of the census records were collected.

The downside is the records cannot be accessed (yet) by name. You'd have to access them by street address (assuming you knew your ancestors' addresses).

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 09:21 PM

Oli,

I was doing research a number of years ago thru Ellis Island and actually found my grandparents records (both sides of my family)and purchased the manifest of my grandparents and my father (who was just a little boy) from Italy to Ellis Island. I even got pictures of the ship they sailed on.

The manifest was hand written (also comes typed) and asks several questions. One of the questions was "how much money do you have on you?" My grandfather had $25. Can you imagine?

I made up a little album of those type of things and gave it to my father one Christmas. He LOVED it.

Anyway, I saved the link to my favorites and will do more follow-up research. Thanks for the link.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 10:07 PM

The Ellis Island site is a real gift, isn't it? My kids have used tons of stuff from there for research papers, and it's fun to just go on and browse.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/12 10:44 PM

Sinc we are discussing this, I'd like to propose a scenario. Suppose that back during the era when our great-granparents and grandparents came here from Italy, what if we had the media we have today: newspaper, the web, cable TV, radio, and 24/7 news. Would our ancestors have been raked over the coals like some in the media rake immigrants (legal or illegal) today? Afterall, how many of them spoke english?; how many jobs were they taking from real Americans?; were they still loyal to Italy?: what about that strange food?; they all stick together in those ghettos; and what about the Mafia?

I wonder.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/03/12 12:00 AM

They would have been raked over very hot coals, but it's hard take today's media and project it onto a culture over 100 years ago. So many other things would be different. But it is an interesting premise; kind of like a Jules Verne Time Machine....."Today, another boat load of dirty, illiterate Italian immigrants landed on Ellis Island. There to greet them were hundreds of 1st generation Americans carrying signs that read, "Go home you Guinea Slobs" and "Don't Oil our Soil". Fights broke out and one man was thrown in the harbor water...."

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/04/12 03:39 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Thanks for that heads-up, oli.

For anyone doing genealogical research (I do some) this is a big event. Generally these records stay sealed for 72 years, so it would normally be another few years or so before the 1940 census records are available to someone like me.

I'd love to see if my parents are on the records together. They married April 13, 1940, and a week after most of the census records were collected.

The downside is the records cannot be accessed (yet) by name. You'd have to access them by street address (assuming you knew your ancestors' addresses).

I'm plowing through the records to find my dad's family. Found one of his friends. It' tedious.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/04/12 03:48 PM

I started looking thru as well but from what I understand you need to go by address and not name? AND when I pull up address I get a page 1 & page 2 with no name. It's a bit confusing but I haven't totally gotten into it yet. I plan to tho.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/04/12 03:54 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I started looking thru as well but from what I understand you need to go by address and not name? AND when I pull up address I get a page 1 & page 2 with no name. It's a bit confusing but I haven't totally gotten into it yet. I plan to tho.

TIS

You find the street first and its enumeration districts. Then you go to the enumeration districts, click on the book, and go through the names page by page. Each book has about 25 pages.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 12:57 AM

Well, persistence paid off. I found my grandfather and grandmother, dad, and my uncle. Now I'll start looking for my mother's parents.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 01:05 AM

Oli,

I've been playing with that site a good part of the day. I found some relatives, but didn't see my grandparents on either side which seems odd.

Unless there is an easier way, I went thru all the lists in the particular city.

Then, I thought I'd go to Ancestry.com because I hadn't visited that site in years. It turns out they too have access to the same census records.

I did some general searching in other areas and found my father's military records (which they have but you must buy if you want a copy). Anyway, I probably will play around with it so more because I enjoy this type of thing.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 01:20 AM

I know the street that my mother lived on in the Bronx The first book I pulled up was 48 pages, and I only got through 11 of it before I lost patience. I think my eyes are just too tired tonight, but I definitely want to try again!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 01:39 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I know the street that my mother lived on in the Bronx The first book I pulled up was 48 pages, and I only got through 11 of it before I lost patience. I think my eyes are just too tired tonight, but I definitely want to try again!

Also, the questions (ie Occupation, etc)are on the top of the page (going sideways) LOL and you have to scroll up to find questions to the answers given on the line you're reading.

Know what I mean? The manifests from Ellis Island were more or less the same.

I too will continue to search because all and all, I do find it fun.

I got more info from my brother tonight as far as streets my grandparents/parents lived on back in 1940.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 01:46 AM

My mom would have been 14 back in 1940, so I think that her one sister was married, but her other sister was still home. I think her aunt and cousin also lived with them at that time, although he might have been married at that point, as he was a few years older than my mom.

Edit: I found my grandparents, my mom and aunt, and my great-aunt and my mom's cousin, who all lived in the same house. I emailed the link to my brother. My only problem was that I couldn't get it to print landscape so that my mom would be able to read it.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 03:49 AM

My 2nd cousin on my dad's side is making an extensive effort to document the family's history. She located us in the census also, so we are coordinating our family history efforts. We're making sure that the 2nd and 3rd family generations know their family's history, so we are disseminating it to them and trying to get them involved in the research.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 06:27 PM

Try this Ancestry.com link (upper right where it says 1940 census). It's much easier to scroll.

Btw, I don't know if Ancestry is only temporarily giving access or not BUT it's much easier to navigate. You may have to join which costs nothing.

TIS

http://search.ancestry.com/search/?o_xid=36196&o_lid=36196&o_sch=External+Paid+Media

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 07:15 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Btw, I don't know if Ancestry is only temporarily giving access or not BUT it's much easier to navigate. You may have to join which costs nothing.

Ancestry.com is a wonderful site if you're interested in researching your family's genealogy. They do charge a membership fee but I'd recommend it for someone who is doing this kind of research.

They are giving free access to many of the records for ten days (from April 1 - April 10).

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/05/12 07:58 PM

I just found out that my Uncle on my mother's side through marriage was born in Belfast.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 01:12 PM

Do people exchange chocolate eggs for easter or is it a British thing??

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 01:31 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Do people exchange chocolate eggs for easter or is it a British thing??

Chocolate eggs with all kinds of fillings, chocolate bunnies, colored eggs and jelly beans are packed into Easter baskets here. My favorite chocolate eggs are the coconut filled. Churches around here make their own eggs that come in several varieties and they're sold in a lot of the local stores.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 07:08 PM

(CBS/AP) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Two Navy pilots ejected from a fighter jet Friday, sending the unmanned plane careening into a Virginia Beach apartment complex and tearing the roof off at least one building that was engulfed in flames, officials said.

Local officials reported three injuries, including the pilot, but no deaths. Bruce Nedelka, Virginia Beach EMS division chief, said several people were being treated for smoke inhalation. CBS affiliate WTKR reports that at least five people have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

The Navy said both people on board the jet ejected before it crashed around noon and were being taken to hospitals for observation.

Nedelka said that witnesses saw fuel being dumped from the jet before it went down, and that fuel was found on buildings and vehicles in the area. He said that maneuver likely prevented what could have been a massive fireball and fire.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 10:35 PM

Re: The 1940 census. I took a while, but I found my grandparents (dad's side).

How do I get it to print? I tried and get nearly a blank page.

I can't print from that page. Do I HAVE to download first and then print? Also, if I do download, I get a warning box asking me if I trust this site. Anyone know? I'd really like to print it but I'm wondering if it's only for on-line view.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 10:54 PM

TIS, the page has a download button. Print from it.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/12 10:56 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

TIS, the page has a download button. Print from it.

So it IS safe to download from? I will give it a shot.

Thanks Oli

TIS

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/09/12 06:20 PM

Thanks for the census info. I've been searching my family history but it's hard to find stuff for free. I did most of it last summer and tried to piece the information together like a detective.

http://www.findagrave.com was kind of useful.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/09/12 10:06 PM

I had Easter dinner with my wife, kids, parents, grandmother, an uncle and aunt, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephews, ranging in ages from 7 to 97. We were tightly squeezed around a table that couldn't contain the platters of food. Most of us sat on old folding chairs from my parents' basement (painted in pastels for the holiday). The younger ones were spilling drinks, and you couldn't hear yourself think with the talking and laughter from everyone.

I'm sure I'm going to miss these times some day.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 12:45 AM

Your grandmother still going strong, Klyd? Amazing. God bless her.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 01:58 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Your grandmother still going strong, Klyd? Amazing. God bless her.

Still going, but not as strong as she used to be. She's switched from Manhattans to red wine.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 01:54 PM

Sounds like an awesome day Kly

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

TIS, the page has a download button. Print from it.

Oli or anyone who might know:

I downloaded & printed the pages but it's very hard to read cause the print is small. I can make it out but the questions at the top are too small and unreadable without a magnifying glass. LOL I can enlarge the print somewhat but it's still small. Any ideas?

I think I won't have access after today no?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 03:49 PM

Annie, I had the same problem. Not sure how to fix it, either.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 04:22 PM

SB,

And I have an Uncle and a couple cousins who I informed that I found their family and they all want me to follow up. LOL I'm the computer savvy one in the family which doesn't say much.

Btw, my grandfather listed his home as being worth $700???

I find it all very interesting.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 04:27 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I downloaded & printed the pages but it's very hard to read cause the print is small. I can make it out but the questions at the top are too small and unreadable without a magnifying glass. LOL I can enlarge the print somewhat but it's still small. Any ideas?

There SHOULD be a box that pops up when you choose to print something and in that box there SHOULD be a field in which you can set the print size.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 04:34 PM

SC,

There is and the site has a magnifier which you can enlarge the print. It still comes out small. Now I think I will buy legal size paper but I have my doubts it'll come out large enough.

The questions at the top are part of the kick of this whole survey and that's the hardest to make out. This morning, I typed all the questions out in case I can't find how to enlarge it. I can enlarge on my computer but it simply won't print enlarged. I kept going back/forth from my typing page to the census document.

My brother and a couple cousins are really interested in it and I told them I'd try to figure it out. I am wondering IF since it's only on line a short time, that you'll have to purchase it to get it readable.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 05:14 PM

Then I would suggest you save the page as a file, and then print it later after you can edit it some.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/10/12 05:18 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Then I would suggest you save the page as a file, and then print it later after you can edit it some.

Thanks, that's exactly what I did.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 01:49 AM

I saw this commercial on tv and it cracked me up. Never heard of these jeans though. It's short but it's funny.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 01:54 AM

Those are the only jeans I wear now. They REALLY are comfortable in the crotch, and they're very well made. Duluth Trading has high quality stuff at reasonable prices.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 01:56 AM

Oh yea? I just saw a commercial just tonight and it's the first I have heard of them. Hmmm!!

Anyway, funny commercial hu?

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 01:58 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyway, funny commercial hu?

Yep. They use that phrase ("ballroom") in their printed and online ads, too. They liken it to a large hotel.... one that has a ballroom.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 04:37 AM

Which reminds me of the (very) old joke about the crowded hotel elevator:

As the doors opened on one of the upper floors, a fellow tried to squeeze his way in and, in the rather close crush of people, ended up all the way in the rear of the car. The elevator operator called out, "Floors, please!" The fellow replied, "Ballroom, please!" A little old lady directly in front of him turned around and said sweetly, "Oh, I'm terribly sorry - I didn't realize I was crowding you!"

Thank you, ladies and germs...

Signor V.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 01:11 PM

Very nice, SV.

I have to get myself a pair of those. It's a tragedy that I've worn jeans all my life without a crotch gusset.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 08:15 PM

They make underwear, too

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 08:23 PM

That underwear is GREAT.... it doesn't sag and it stays cool in the summer. They have sales a few times a year, but even at $15/pair, it is worth it!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 08:49 PM

I spent $10 for a pair of Starter Active-Pro Performance boxer briefs for walking and thought THAT was too much!

...but they're VERY comfy, so I got another.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/11/12 09:38 PM

Strange to think that in the not-too-distant future, women may be "evaluating" men not by looking at the size of their hands or feet, but by the brand of their jeans!

So, size matters - pants size, that is!

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/14/12 02:32 PM

You know, I haven't seen Geoff around. Is he still in Florida? Or perhaps he's frequenting the sports thread where I never tread.

Hope all is well.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/14/12 02:58 PM

I wouldn't have known this if I didn't hear it mentioned this morning, but it was on this date (on Good Friday) in 1865 that President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln was shot while watching "Our American Cousin" in the Ford theater.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln_assassination

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/14/12 07:54 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

You know, I haven't seen Geoff around. Is he still in Florida? Or perhaps he's frequenting the sports thread where I never tread.

Hope all is well.

I'm around, just not as active. Baseball's started up, weather's warming up and I've been setting up my greenhouses (one inside, one outside), started my seedlings, etc etc. Anyone on Facebook knows I'm alive and well!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 03:34 AM

Hey Geoff,

Glad all is well. Greenhouses? Really? Wow, you must really know what you're doing.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 04:12 AM

Well, this'll be a learning experience first.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 07:11 AM

My old man was a greenhouse lover. The only time he came out of it was to go into his shed where he made his home brew/ moonshine

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 12:29 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Lincoln was shot while watching "Our American Cousin" in the Ford theater.

And thus was born the apocryphal quote:

"But aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln... how'd you like the play?"

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 02:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Lincoln was shot while watching "Our American Cousin" in the Ford theater.

And thus was born the apocryphal quote:

"But aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln... how'd you like the play?"

Signor V.

Ha ha ha!! That sounds so "Groucho" no?

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/12 05:17 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Lincoln was shot while watching "Our American Cousin" in the Ford theater.

And thus was born the apocryphal quote:

"But aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln... how'd you like the play?"

Signor V.

Ha ha ha!! That sounds so "Groucho" no?

TIS

At his press conference, President Lincoln told reporters:

"It's all a misunderstanding. Mr. Booth thought he caught me and Mrs. Booth together. However, she was just measuring me for a new suit. In fact, to show there were no hard feelings, Mr. Booth gave me some theater tickets."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/17/12 02:24 PM

I see the Secret Service had a pretty swinging time in Colombia no?

How freekin' embarrassing.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/17/12 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I see the Secret Service had a pretty swinging time in Colombia no?

How freekin' embarrassing.

TIS

Not just the Secret Service, but members of a ll 4 branches of the military are being investigated. The moral of the story: Never question a hooker about payment for services.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/24/12 12:03 AM

Okay ladies, have a feast!

(CNN) -- Are men stupid? How else can we explain the endless parade of otherwise successful individuals, who by all appearances seem intelligent and competent, and yet risk destroying their careers and their personal lives over the chance to have a sexual escapade?

http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/23/opinion/ghitis-men-stupid/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/24/12 12:31 AM

Because there's not enough blood to allow both heads to function, so they stop thinking. They're not stupid, just sanguinely challenged!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/24/12 08:19 AM

Should the big head listen to the little one??

Or vice versa??

With 4 kids i cannot possibly comment

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/12 10:04 AM

Are any of the members big players of this game? Cause evidently it's making a comeback.

Bocce in New York

Quote:

There was one corner of Woodlawn that seemed as if it would always remain stubbornly Italian: the bocce courts in Van Cortlandt Park.
But as older Italian men died or moved away from this north Bronx neighborhood, the nightly bocce games stopped. Weeds sprouted. Children mistook the rectangular courts for sandboxes. Dogs ran loose on them. Eventually park officials considered razing them to make way for more benches.

Then came the unexpected. As the ground thawed in late March, new players surfaced, with shovels and rakes to pull out the weeds before starting games again. Only these were not the men of old — they were not men at all. “Now it’s a new age,” declared Maria Maksym, 67, one of the new players. “It’s old women.”
Though a few men appeared, they have watched curiously from the sidelines.

“I think they’re waiting for the women to do the cleanup, and then they’ll join,” said Josephine M. Bastone, founder of the newly formed Bastone Bocce League, which is tossing around team names like “Bocce Babes.”

The bocce revival has happened all over the country as a dusty old game favored by Italian old-timers has evolved into a trendy social sport — one largely without taxing physical demands— played out on neighborhood courts as well as in more glamorous bocce halls complete with bars and bands. The goal of the game is for players to toss a ball closest to a smaller ball — called a pallino — that serves as a target.
In New York, where bocce has long been found in Italian enclaves like Little Italy, the game has increasingly spread to other neighborhoods and been embraced by a new generation of players from hipsters in Brooklyn attracted by its throwback appeal to gray-haired ladies in the Bronx eager to reconnect over the slower rhythms of an earlier time..

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/12 12:19 PM

My husband has played on occasion. Here's a little bit of NY history, Van Cortland Park was actually a WPA project back in the day. My grandfather was hired through WPA as the night watchman of the construction sight.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/27/12 02:17 AM

From the "Here, you take this parking spot" corner:

TESTICLES GET SQUEEZED - CLICK HERE

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/27/12 04:42 PM

The space shuttle, Enterprise, flew over my town today on its way to its final destination.... on the aircraft carrier docked in the Hudson River.

The shuttle was piggy-backed on a jumbo jet and flew into JFK Airport before noon today. On the jet's final approach to the airport, it flew over my hometown and I was able to see it. Very cool.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/27/12 05:13 PM

VERY cool, SC! I can't wait to see it myself!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/30/12 06:20 PM

Australian Billionaire Commissions Titanic II Replica To Sail In 2016 (VIDEO)

...so who wants to take the ride? I would, but it's being built in China.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/30/12 10:45 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Australian Billionaire Commissions Titanic II Replica To Sail In 2016 (VIDEO)

...so who wants to take the ride? I would, but it's being built in China.

Look at the bright side, it'll go the pacific and dodge the icebergs.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/12 11:56 PM

Last night's "super-moon" was missed here due to clouds. I was thinking about it, though, and this scene from "Moonstruck" came to mind. Cher's uncle recalls a story about Cosmo's moon. We all know that uncle better as Don Zaluchi from Detroit:

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/07/12 03:49 AM

I just realized from the news that today (May 6) was the 75th Anniversary of the Hindenberg disaster that happened just 9 miles from here...

Hindenburg 75th anniversary draws witnesses

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/07/12 06:30 PM

I saw the moon Saturday night, but it didn't appear unusually large, but it was bright. Of course, I had had a lot of beer and about a dozen shots of tequila, while celebrating Cinquo de Maio, so I honestly don't know what the hell I may have been looking at.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/07/12 06:37 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I saw the moon Saturday night, but it didn't appear unusually large, but it was bright. Of course, I had had a lot of beer and about a dozen shots of tequila, while celebrating Cinquo de Maio, so I honestly don't know what the hell I may have been looking at.

I was mad that I missed the event (cloudy weather) so I stuck my ass out my window. Someone on the street looked up and yelled, "HOLY SHIT, LOOK AT THAT FUCKING MOON".

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/08/12 03:57 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Last night's "super-moon" was missed here due to clouds. I was thinking about it, though, and this scene from "Moonstruck" came to mind. Cher's uncle recalls a story about Cosmo's moon.

SC! I spent the whole evening checking on the moon outside and yelling out, "It's Cosmo's moon!"

I truly love that scene where she tells him he looks like he's 25 years old. I smile every time I watch it.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/08/12 05:31 AM

Originally Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

I spent the whole evening checking on the moon outside and yelling out, "It's Cosmo's moon!"

I truly love that scene where she tells him he looks like he's 25 years old. I smile every time I watch it.

I love the scene, too, gina. The guy is the spitting image of my dad's cousin, and I was very fond of him, so it makes me smile, too. One of my favorite movies!

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/10/12 05:10 AM

I bet that makes it all the more memorable for you, then. He has an adorable look after she tells him that.. such a sweet and emotional movie, and I love that, even then, it's still very lighthearted.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/16/12 09:48 AM

Time Lapse map of Europe from around 1000 AD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoWtvpg77oE&feature=share

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/17/12 12:48 AM

By JoNel Aleccia

Coffee drinkers who worry about the jolt of java it takes to get them going in the morning might just as well relax and pour another cup. That’s according to the largest-ever analysis of the link between coffee consumption and mortality, which suggests that latte lovers had a lower risk of death during the study period.

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/0...tudy-finds?lite

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 01:04 AM

My grandmother, Mildred Murphy, is celebrating her 98th birthday today. She's still sharp as a tack even though she needs a cane and has lost much of her eyesight.

I asked her today how she would like to celebrate her 100th. She said if she lived to 100, she'd die of embarrassment.

For those of you lucky enough to have a living grandparent, please realize your blessing.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 01:14 AM

God bless her... I love that lady!!

klyd, if/when you see her, give her a kiss for me!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 01:20 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My grandmother, Mildred Murphy, is celebrating her 98th birthday today. She's still sharp as a tack even though she needs a cane and has lost much of her eyesight.

I asked her today how she would like to celebrate her 100th. She said if she lived to 100, she'd die of embarrassment.

For those of you lucky enough to have a living grandparent, please realize your blessing.

Kly that is so wonderful AND you are right, we all should realize our blessings in our parents & grandparents. God bless her.

My father, who passed away a year and a half ago, had a wonderful sense of humor. A restaurant in their area would, for your birthday, give you a discount percentage of whatever your age was. My dad was 80 something when he went there on his birthday. He told the family afterward (jokingly), "I can hardly wait til I'm 100".

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 01:48 AM

Happy Birthday to Grandma Klydon! How wonderful and blessed your family is to have her!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 03:51 AM

Thanks, all. I'll be sure to give her that kiss, SC.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 07:07 AM

98, wow... that's great, Kly!

If my memory serves correctly, I lost all 4 of my grandparents between (my) age 12 and about 22. And they were all mid 80s to mid 90s. I miss them, so continue to enjoy them!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 02:57 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

98, wow... that's great, Kly!

If my memory serves correctly, I lost all 4 of my grandparents between (my) age 12 and about 22. And they were all mid 80s to mid 90s. I miss them, so continue to enjoy them!

That's a short window, in which to lose all four, Geoff, but it's nice you got to know them all and they had full lives. Both of my grandfathers died in their 80s, in 1969 (before I was 5) and 1993 while my paternal grandmother died at age 92 in 1990.

I should add about my living grandmother that she had a cousin, who died in Illinois a few years ago, who reached the age of 110. But she didn't smoke or drink like my grandmother.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 03:23 PM

Wow, kly - that's great! 98 years... Amazing.

Give that lady a kiss from me, as well!

Signor V.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I should add about my living grandmother that she had a cousin, who died in Illinois a few years ago, who reached the age of 110.

Wow!! 110??

My dad's father was the youngest of 19 children. HIS parents lived to be in their upper 90s. They lived in that general area of Russia where many live into their hundreds but they starved to death in the 1930s. Other than that, longevity in my family doesn't exist. I've already outlived both of my grandfathers.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 04:52 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

My dad's father was the youngest of 19 children. HIS parents lived to be in their upper 90s. They lived in that general area of Russia where many live into their hundreds but they starved to death in the 1930s. Other than that, longevity in my family doesn't exist. I've already outlived both of my grandfathers.

I can't imagine having 18 siblings, and then being the youngest. It reminds me though of something our pediatrician told pwrents of a newborn, who was the youngest of seven: "The only thing I can pretty much guarantee is that he'll know how to fight well."

I've heard about that part of Russia where extreme longevity is the norm. I wish we could bottle their secret. Was there a famine in the 30s that led to their starvation?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 06:09 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Was there a famine in the 30s that led to their starvation?

It was something to do with social unrest but I don't know the story. My grandfather (the youngest of the 19) died when I was a year old, but you are right about one thing.... from what I heard he was one major tough guy.

One quick story ... he had come here to the U.S. around 1912 or so with the Merchant Marine. He jumped ship, married my grandmother and they had two kids. He became a plumber by trade and they lived in Brownsville, Brooklyn. In about 1926 or 1927 he took my dad for a day in Coney Island. There was a crowd around something on the boardwalk. My dad, about 8 years old then, fought his way to the front to see what was going on. It was an act called "The Mighty Atom", a strongman who went around performing feats of strength (you can find some stories about him on the internet). He took a horseshoe, wrapped its ends with cloth and then over his shoulder he'd bend the horseshoe straight. Afterward, he passed the shoe around the crowd to show everyone it was real. When it got to my dad, he held it up to his father and said, "Go ahead, Papa, bend it back". The crowd around them started laughing, and even though my grandfather was something of a showoff he declined at first but soon changed his mind when he thought the crowd was laughing at my dad. He took the horseshoe, and without benefit of cloths on the end and without benefit of leverage over his shoulder, bent the shoe back to its original shape.

Years later, he opened up a storefront gym for the kids in the (poor) neighborhood. One of those who came in to work out was bodybuilder Dan Lurie who went on to much fame.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 06:27 PM

What a cool story SC.

Stories like that, with a personal touch, are treasures.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 07:39 PM

Excellent story, SC. Your dad must've been the proudest kid in Coney Island. Times were certainly tough then, and they helped to create tough people.

Your story got me thinking. Coney Island. 1912. Maybe...just maybe Bonehead Merkle was there to witness the feat.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/12 10:53 PM

GREAT story, SC. I have a similar story, but in reverse. My Uncle Sal was a big guy, not so tall, but broad. His hands were like catcher's mitts. He was a Golden Gloves contender, made it pretty far. He was about to go into the ring when he saw his gigantic opponent. He turned and ran out of the gym, and never boxed again.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 08:11 PM

For my odest's nineteenth birthday today I took him out to a barbecue place for lunch because he's working tonight. It's located near a casino and the race track in a sprawling rural area about 15 minutes from my home. The place used to be located on the corner of a busy road near an interstate. It's run by two bikers, who make outstanding assortments of barbecued beef, chicken, pork and ribs.

This was our first visit to the new location although we've bought from them in the past. I asked the girls at the counter about some construction work that I saw going on in the back, and she advised that they're building a stage for bands on some Saturday nights. Also, the bikers are planning to put on stage productions of Shakespeare. Smoked barbecue, bikers and Shakespeare is quite a combination.

Having lunch with my son was extremely enjoyable as we stuffed ourselves with oversized sandwiches and fries while Album II of the White Album was playing throughout the place.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 08:42 PM

Sounds like an excellent day, klyd.

Happy Birthday to son #1.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 08:42 PM

The food sounds great Kly. You're making me hungry.
Oh, and eaten to the back drop of "The White Album"?? Can't beat that.

Glad you enjoyed

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 09:28 PM

Happy Birthday, young Klyd! Sounds like a fun lunch. I LOVE barbecue.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 10:39 PM

Thanks. My son works as a concessions supervisor for our local AA baseball team, which is the affiliate of the Washington Nationals. He just finished his first year of college, and made the Dean's List, majoring in Business and Finance. It's great having him home for the Summer.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/12 11:01 PM

The food at my local AA ballparks is far better than any I've had at any major league park.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 12:59 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

The food at my local AA ballparks is far better than any I've had at any major league park.

That's a good point, SC. It's priced more reasonably. Minor league parks do a good job of highlighting some of the town's unique food items too. I find it more family friendly too. There are lots of on and off-field attractions between innings. For example, on Friday games a random fan wins a 40-inch flatscreen, HD TV every inning of the game. And on Thursday beer is only a dollar on the boardwalk that runs from one outfield pole to the other.

The games that I'm going to make a point going to this year have special attractions. "Monkey rodeo night," where chimps, dressed as cowboys, ride racing German shepherds all over the field; and "the Burning Man," whoignites himself completely in fire as he runs around all the bases.

Where else am I going to find entertainment like that?

My all-time favorite promotion was about 10 years ago on July 3 where cub scouts were allowed to camp in the outfield after the game that night with their families. My sons and I pitched our tent right behind second base, and with hundreds of others we watched "The Sandlot" on the big screen.

It was a pure moment of surreal beauty to wake up just after dawn on a baseball field on the Fourth of July.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:02 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My all-time favorite promotion was about 10 years ago on July 3 where cub scouts were allowed to camp in the outfield after the game that night with their families. My sons and I pitched our tent right behind second base, and with hundreds of others we watched "The Sandlot" on the big screen.

It was a pure moment of surreal beauty to wake up just after dawn on a baseball field on the Fourth of July.

That's what baseball is all about. That's what James Earl Jones talked about in his great speech, "They will come" in "Field of Dreams".

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:10 AM

[quote=SC

That's what baseball is all about. That's what James Earl Jones talked about in his great speech, "They will come" in "Field of Dreams". [/quote]

I came, I stayed, and I didn't want to leave.

As one of the early risers I walked to a concourse where they were handing out danish, bananas and juice. Another earlybird dad, who looked still half asleep came up behind me. I looked over the sea of tents covering the outfield and said to him, "Isn't that a beautiful sight?"

Without even looking, he grumbled, "It's like a goddamned refugee camp."

I'm guessing he didn't enjoy his prepackaged danish as much as I did.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:16 AM

It's what baseball USED to be. Not sure how it is in other towns, but here in NY, we've resigned ourselves to watching major league ball on the TV. Between the gas, tolls, parking, food and drinks, not to mention the price of tickets for four, it's really far too expensive.

Last year, we got a local team. They're part of the CanAm League. The stadium is beautiful, brand new and state-of-the-art. The players are wonderfully friendly to the kids who attend, and they do lots of events for local charities. The parking is only $5 and the tickets are extremely reasonable. The food, however, not so good. That's OK, we'll just bring sandwiches next game.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:26 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

The food, however, not so good. That's OK, we'll just bring sandwiches next game.

As they say: A hot dog at the ballpark is better than a steak at the Ritz.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:29 AM

If you see the new "Men In Black", that's our new CanAm ballpark in the baseball scene that is set in the 1960s.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:37 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Last year, we got a local team. They're part of the CanAm League. The stadium is beautiful, brand new and state-of-the-art. The players are wonderfully friendly to the kids who attend, and they do lots of events for local charities. The parking is only $5 and the tickets are extremely reasonable. The food, however, not so good. That's OK, we'll just bring sandwiches next game.

We here on Long Island are lucky to have the Ducks. They have a nice little park and EXCELLENT food including these awesome sausages. Some years ago I went to a game with my friend, Lori, and we were sat in the Owner's Box. (right behind the dugout). I was happy to have my duck whistle (when you blow it, it quacks) and a beer and enjoying the batting practice. The game started and we started eating the food (mmmmm) and someone sits down in the booth with us. We were talking about the food and he suggested this and that and he seemed really interested in what we thought. Turns out an inning or two later I was thumbing through the program and I saw an interview with the team owner. It was the guy sitting next to us. We really were sitting in the owner's box!

I think they were trying new food items at the game and they gave us two fatsos a seat in the owner's box figuring they'd get free feedback on the food.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:40 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

As one of the early risers I walked to a concourse where they were handing out danish, bananas and juice. Another earlybird dad, who looked still half asleep came up behind me. I looked over the sea of tents covering the outfield and said to him, "Isn't that a beautiful sight?"

Without even looking, he grumbled, "It's like a goddamned refugee camp."

I'm hoping that reply was a result of not having coffee yet. It's the stuff from which beautiful memories are made.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 01:40 AM

That's great! Better than impersonating a doctor to get a good table at the track.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 04:25 AM

I've always had more fun at the Lakewood BlueClaws (Single-A Phillies team) 15 minutes away than I ever had at a MLB game (slight exaggeration, but kinda true), for all the reasons mentioned. It's family-centric, not money-centric. $7 thru the gate (for General Admission, which I always get; more for a real seat) and also simply because it's around the corner. And now and then you get to see stars in the making: Ryan Howard, Cole Hammels, and others came thru here.

The food is okay, not great (they also have local eateries with booths, but that's hit or miss per season like anything else). Kids have a ball there, and $1 beers on "Thirsty Thursdays" is a lot of cheap fun (yes, I get a season pass for Thursdays lol) and we've made some good friends with the regulars. I usually go 10-12 times/season.

Granted, I don't always actually pay attention to the game itself

Apparently NJ has 6 pro baseball stadiums (2 MLB: Lakewood and Trenton's Yankees AA team), and I'm hoping to visit them all in the next year or two. (I've been to Trenton Thunder a couple times, but they were BoSox then, not yet Yankees). Along with Staten Island -- I consider that New Jersey East anyway...

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 04:43 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Apparently NJ has 6 pro baseball stadiums (2 MLB: Lakewood and Trenton's Yankees AA team), and I'm hoping to visit them all in the next year or two. (I've been to Trenton Thunder a couple times, but they were BoSox then, not yet Yankees). Along with Staten Island -- I consider that New Jersey East anyway...

You might want to consider the ballpark in Coney Island, also. I've been there only once but it was quite memorable. (with plawrence, Don Cardi and Signor Vitelli). It's right off the boardwalk and even on the hottest days in the summer it is quite comfortable when the afternoon sea breeze kicks in. Only a few blocks from Nathan's (mmmmmm) and not much driving on the Belt Pkwy.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 04:52 AM

Will see... I also have 34 NJ Wineries on another list

"Four JG's Orchards & Vineyards" sounds intriguing...

[Do those links work okay if you're not on Foursquare?]

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 05:04 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

[Do those links work okay if you're not on Foursquare?]

I see a lot of your linked stuff on Facebook, so I guess you don't need to have Foursquare.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 05:36 AM

But you can see the lists from those links? 34 Wineries, 6 ballparks? Cool.... thanks

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/26/12 05:48 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

But you can see the lists from those links? 34 Wineries, 6 ballparks?

Yeah. The maps and lists show up from the link.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/27/12 05:49 AM

All right, fellas... who can top this??

Is this the world's most epic marriage proposal?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/27/12 06:01 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

All right, fellas... who can top this??

Is this the world's most epic marriage proposal?

How does he follow up on the honeymoon after a proposal like that?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/27/12 06:05 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

How does he follow up on the honeymoon after a proposal like that?

Pfft... after all that, she'd probably be happy enough with a $15 room in Camden...

Edit: As an aside from the article... "The state’s Brick Township [next door to me] was rated the second-safest city for the third straight year, behind only Newton, Mass., while the Garden State’s Dover Township [where I live] was ranked tenth."

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/27/12 06:31 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Edit: As an aside from the article... "The state’s Brick Township [next door to me] was rated the second-safest city for the third straight year, behind only Newton, Mass., while the Garden State’s Dover Township [where I live] was ranked tenth."

I lived in Newton, MA for a few years. And yes, I'd say it was very safe.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/27/12 06:45 PM

I'm checking out some of the apartment listings in and around Brick.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/28/12 09:03 PM

Geoff! Your Waldo!! Don't think that's gone by unnoticed, you schemer!

(Or has this already been discussed, and I missed it?

)

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 12:30 AM

Originally Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Geoff! Your Waldo!! Don't think that's gone by unnoticed, you schemer!

(Or has this already been discussed, and I missed it?

)

Click here and all will be explained.

Signor V.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 04:10 AM

Yeah, well, thank Sr Vitelli for the new avatar... that's what he thinks of me!

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:13 AM

Thank you, SV, not only for filling me in, but also for giving JG's Waldo a fresh look! Though, of course, it's wholly inaccurate. I mean, he's just hitting up every winery in the state..

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:28 AM

Originally Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

I mean, he's just hitting up every winery in the state..

I guess when you put it that way....

BTW, folks, I'll be mostly MIA until the weekend, so SC's in charge as always...

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:29 AM

Originally Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Thank you, SV, not only for filling me in, but also for giving JG's Waldo a fresh look! Though, of course, it's wholly inaccurate.

Absolutely!

Geoff drinks with his right hand. The avatar shows him holding his drink in his left hand.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:31 AM

I'm kinda ambidextrous at that...

lol

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:35 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I'm kinda ambidextrous at that...

Right, there is no drink left.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 05:37 AM

Oh! Didn't realize we were talking about drinking... yeah, that, too.

OKAY, g'night on that note! See ya in a few days

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/29/12 07:45 PM

Bob Dylan among those receiving Medal of Freedom Award from President Obama (airing now).

TIS

Btw, today would have been JFK's 95th birthday!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/30/12 06:59 PM

Isn't there a thread on this Board about commercials? Where is it?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/30/12 07:01 PM

Oli,

I think so. I think maybe it was titled "Favorite Commercials" but I'm not sure.

Probably have to do a search, which I always seem to have a problem with for some reason. But that's another story.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/31/12 04:43 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Isn't there a thread on this Board about commercials? Where is it?

There are a few threads about commercials. Do a search with the keyword "commercial" and remember to push out the search period to 7 years (the maximum).

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/31/12 04:45 PM

This has to be the cutest little girl I've ever seen. She's a six year old who became the youngest child ever to make it to a national spelling-bee. She got her first word correct but watch the look on her face when she learns she missed her second word by one letter.

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 05:52 AM

Molly just turned 3... yada, yada, yada, I'm getting a divorce.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 05:59 AM

Originally Posted By: Longneck

Molly just turned 3... yada, yada, yada, I'm getting a divorce.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 07:10 AM

Guess we got the good news first... Seriously, tho? That's a shame...

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 10:02 AM

I'll have a few scars to remember my ex by. Lovely parting gifts.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 12:22 PM

LN, you just hang on to Molly and give her lots of love. It's what you both need right now.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 02:19 PM

LN

I'm so sorry to hear this news. SB is right. It's Molly that you need to tend to. Stay strong and let her be your love & hope. Children have a natural ability to do just that.

Good luck to you.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 07:11 PM

Longneck, if you haven't already done so, seek legal representation. Divorce with contested custody issues is very costly. You may want to contact your county's bar association, which can direct you to Legal Services, which can provide competent representation at low or no cost.

Your situation sounds complicated with divorce, custody and criminal proceedings on the horizon. As stated above though, nothing is more important than your little girl, who will find these times more tumultuous than you, your wife or your in-laws.

My best advice is not to speak ill of your wife or in-laws in front of her even and especially if they speak ill of you. Best of luck to you.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 08:15 PM

Isn't it odd that Elizabeth spent 60 years on the throne and it was Philip who got the bladder infection?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/12 08:50 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Isn't it odd that Elizabeth spent 60 years on the throne and it was Philip who got the bladder infection?

Bravo!

Posted By: Patrick

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/12 02:26 AM

another day, another dolla...went on my first vaca in a couple years last week...5 nites in Mexico...pretty wild...first time flyin too

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/12 02:31 AM

Where in Mexico did you go? I've been to Tijuana, Cancun and Cozumel. Liked them all.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/12 08:35 AM

This Diamond Jubilee has got me worn out. Four days of celebrating,eating, drinking and flag waving has got me shattered

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/12 10:54 AM

Glad you enjoyed it. You'll get to do it again in another 60 years.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/12 05:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

This Diamond Jubilee has got me worn out. Four days of celebrating,eating, drinking and flag waving has got me shattered

Well, I saw some of it on television here, and it looked incredible! Definitely not something you see every day (at least, not since the days of Queen Victoria).

And if you think you're exhausted, imagine how she must feel after all that celebrating, eating, drinking, etc. (Unconfirmed rumor has it that she went on a late-night pub crawl, got thoroughly snockered and ended up in a brawl that landed three burly policemen in hospital.

)

Not bad for 86!

Signor V.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/06/12 11:34 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Glad you enjoyed it. You'll get to do it again in another 60 years.

I will be 101...just coming into my prime

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/06/12 04:06 PM

That'll just be another reason to celebrate, Yogi.

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/08/12 02:59 AM

Now you're just somebody I used to know...

Posted By: Patrick

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/09/12 03:19 AM

SB - Landed in Cancun and stayed in Riviera Maya. It was absolutely gorgeous.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/10/12 02:26 AM

Originally Posted By: Patrick

SB - Landed in Cancun and stayed in Riviera Maya. It was absolutely gorgeous.

We stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Cancun and it was wonderful. I think it was the best vacation we ever had. It was the first truly luxury hotel I ever stayed in, and it's hard to go back from that!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/10/12 05:02 AM

Luxury hotels... eh, might be nice and all... but I prefer to "be local" about it, and immerse myself in the local culture.

Granted, it's been many years, but my trip to Costa Rica in the early 90's was mostly in $5 youth hostels -- the big splurge was spending $20 for a night in a "motel" in San Jose city that actually had hot AND cold water faucets in the shower. Otherwise it was a dubious electric heater attached to the shower nozzle that really made me think I was gonna electrocute myself... but that, and a roach or two, and the bucket beside the toilet for waste paper, ...and some other international travelers doing the same thing, made it really, really fun!

But yeah; now, at my age, I'd probably go the luxury route myself...

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/11/12 02:10 AM

"Local"? Ew.

Just kidding! If I was going someplace more "cultural" than a city whose main claim to fame is Senor Frogs, than perhaps I'd be a bit more interested in soaking up the culture. For a place like Cancun, I want to be away from drunken frat boys on spring break, so the Ritz for me!

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 12:09 AM

I've been seeing these commercials recently of a Indian reservation-based loan company called Western Sky. Due to the economy, a lot of people are resorting to these financial companies for fast cash. I just saw another commercial for Western Sky, and I decided to read the fine print, and was astonished at what I saw.

For a $5000 loan (plus a $75 origination fee), they charge an interest rate of 116.73%, at 84 monthly payments of $486.58. At that rate, you will have paid them $40,872.72!!!

How is this even legal?! Is it because it is a Native American company? If this doesn't qualify as usury, I don't know what does!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 12:45 AM

They are regulated by that state's usury laws. However, they have to make such loans only to out of state borrowers.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 12:53 AM

I don't know how they get away with it. Those salary advance places charge the same kind of rates. Lots of people "borrow" on Tuesday or Wednesday against a paycheck they'll be receiving on Friday. They charge over 100% as well. It's disgusting.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 06:42 AM

Never saw this!

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 09:29 AM

Too bad Mad TV didn't last longer.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/12 03:34 PM

Originally put this in Music/news but wasn't quite sure where it fit so put it here in Random.

A couple months ago I heard that singer Glen Campbell had Alzheimer's Disease. This particular disease just makes me so sad.

He was being interviewed and was going to do one last tour and/or concert. He said he hadn't noticed anything different BUT he kept on saying that throughout the interview apparently not realizing how many times he said it.

Anyway, a couple days ago, I read that 60's pop idol, Bobby Vee also had Alzheimer's (or dementia, one of the two). I had a friend in High School who just LOVED Bobby Vee. Even thru the British Invasion, Bobby Vee was her idol. He is in his 60's.

I have had a couple relatives with the disease and it is heartbreaking. Truth be told (and although not officially diagnosed), I was confident that my own mother who passed last month had definite signs of the disease.

I guess I just want to express how awful this disease is. Such a undignified, demeaning way to go.

Thanks for letting me say my piece.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 12:51 AM

TIS, we have friends who are in their early 60s. They live almost two hours away, so we only see them a few times a year. The last couple of times we've seen them, I've noticed that the wife repeated things, and asked me the same question about my daughters several times. I wondered if she might be exhibiting the first signs.

My grandmother was living on her own and in good health when she fell and broke her hip. While in the hospital, she completely lost her memory and never recovered, either mentally or physically. She spent her last few years in a wheelchair, and it was pitiful because some days she couldn't even remember her own name. It was odd that she could remember that she had a son and daughter, she could recall their names, but if my father told her that he was her son, she would deny it.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 04:08 AM

Just had an earthquake (4.0) centered the next city over.

Was shaking about 4/5 seconds and stopped. Considering it was so close, I would have thought it would be stronger. Thank God it wasn't. All's good.

TIS

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 05:22 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Just had an earthquake (4.0) centered the next city over.

Was shaking about 4/5 seconds and stopped. Considering it was so close, I would have thought it would be stronger. Thank God it wasn't. All's good.

TIS

Apparently it was centered in Yorba Linda, which is only a couple cities away (about a 10 minute drive from where I live). I felt it. I thought I was gonna die!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 05:57 AM

10 minute drive, My God, that must've been a few feet away!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 02:33 PM

Originally Posted By: XDCX

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Just had an earthquake (4.0) centered the next city over.

Was shaking about 4/5 seconds and stopped. Considering it was so close, I would have thought it would be stronger. Thank God it wasn't. All's good.

TIS

Apparently it was centered in Yorba Linda, which is only a couple cities away (about a 10 minute drive from where I live). I felt it. I thought I was gonna die!

X, I am just border of Riverside/OC (Green River area). I'm guessing I too am abut 10 min. away.

Not that I have a say, BUT I'd rather have the "shake" than the "rolling" (like an underground wave). But, to me the scariest (and don't know if you've been here long enough to experience) is the short cracking noise (like a huge tree breaking) and a sudden shake. That scares the crap out of me, though usually it's very short.

TIS

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/12 04:27 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

10 minute drive, My God, that must've been a few feet away!!

Considering the traffic in these parts, that is hardly an exaggeration!

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

X, I am just border of Riverside/OC (Green River area). I'm guessing I too am abut 10 min. away.

Not that I have a say, BUT I'd rather have the "shake" than the "rolling" (like an underground wave). But, to me the scariest (and don't know if you've been here long enough to experience) is the short cracking noise (like a huge tree breaking) and a sudden shake. That scares the crap out of me, though usually it's very short.

TIS

That cracking noise is definitely unsettling. The "rolling" ones throw me off a lot more than the "shakers." I remember one day I was sitting at the computer doing some homework, and I got this weird sense of vertigo, and I literally thought I was getting dizzy and about to pass out. Then I noticed that the blinds were swaying back and forth and some of the stuff on the table was sliding around, and I realized we were having an earthquake!

The shakers, on the other hand, leave no doubt that we're having an earthquake!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/15/12 05:56 AM

Being from the East Coast, I just can't imagine living like that -- well, for me, it'd be like living in fear; tho I do guess you get used to living in fear out there.

When Virginia had that little quake last year -- which I felt here, and was like "WTF"?? even this far away -- I can't imagine. Cuz otherwise I'd LOVE to live in Cally (if they had good Italian food)...

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/15/12 03:53 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Being from the East Coast, I just can't imagine living like that -- well, for me, it'd be like living in fear; tho I do guess you get used to living in fear out there.

When Virginia had that little quake last year -- which I felt here, and was like "WTF"?? even this far away -- I can't imagine. Cuz otherwise I'd LOVE to live in Cally (if they had good Italian food)...

Geoff,

You DO get use to it. I've been here now for 32 years and there hasn't been a major quake in SoCal that affected me. BUT, I Do think about it sometimes because unlike a Tornado or Hurricane, there is NO warning and really no place to go if there is one.

As for the Italian food, NOTHING compares to the Italian food in NYC. CA, IMHO, doesn't hold a candle to NYC when it comes to Italian food. Not to say there are NO good Italian restaurants here, but I know NYC/East is much better.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/19/12 07:30 AM

Anyone here host a child?

I've thought about it for years, and was reminded of it watching Gene Simmons: Family Jewels (they host many children, via https://www.childfund.org/ ) ...just wondering if that's the best site or not...?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/19/12 06:29 PM

Man with 100-pound scrotum REJECTS offers to perform $1 million corrective surgery for free because his giant organ has made him famous

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/20/12 12:50 AM

Apparently, he doesn't really have a giant organ. His penis is "buried" and he can't even pee like other men.

People will never cease to amaze me.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/20/12 09:31 AM

Good Lord

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/20/12 06:42 PM

Can true Catholics back gay marriage?

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/20/can-true-catholics-support-same-sex-marriage/?hpt=hp_c1

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 02:10 PM

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 02:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Congratulations SB to you and your daughter! I KNOW the proud feeling you speak of.

The fact that she worked hard, and overcame obstacles shows how strong/determined she is. Best of luck to her as she begins a new phase of her life.

Btw, they have graduation ceremony on a Sunday??

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 02:21 PM

Congrats to the Little Babette! Congrats to Babe and the Good Doctor, too.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 06:57 PM

Congratulations to your daughter, SB. I hope she continues to find happiness in all she does. Is she still dating that fine young gentleman, whom you mentioned a few times?

TIS, I graduated from high school and college on Sundays.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 07:08 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

And you have every right to be!

Congratulations!

Signor V.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 07:38 PM

Congrats.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/12 10:34 PM

Thanks, guys! She's very excited about a relaxing summer before going off to college at the end of August. I can't imagine the house without her, but this is what we work for as parents.

Klyd, it's my oldest who was dating that nice young man, and they broke up. It was sad, because we cared about him, but c'est la vie.

Earlier this week, we invited kids over for pre-prom. It was a bit crazy, with about 20 kids and all their families, but it was a rite of passage we were so happy to share, just like today.

Posted By: ginaitaliangirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/25/12 02:25 AM

Yay!! Big congrats to Little Babe! Best wishes to her in the fall - and as for now, hope she has a fun summer as reward for her hard work!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/25/12 11:41 PM

Thanks, Gi!

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 10:17 AM

I just might get one of these this fall. It might be time to eat up the road.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 01:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Congratulations to her Babe

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 03:06 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I just might get one of these this fall. It might be time to eat up the road.

Nice Lilo! And my favorite color.

I am a compact car person myself but that looks like a nice ride.

TIS

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 09:27 PM

I always wondered how there was people with 10000+ posts lol

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 09:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Camarel

I always wondered how there was people with 10000+ posts lol

I always wondered why some people wondered about post totals.

The board has been counting posts for almost eleven years now. There was a long time that games here on the board were included in the total posts (and that inflated some post counts).

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 10:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Camarel

I always wondered how there was people with 10000+ posts lol

Hey Camarel, just noticed you're from Scotland. Don't recall any Scots here. Cool. Maybe you can knock heads with our limey bretheren. They are a nice group of loons. I'm going to stop at 9,999 post

BTW, I'm a guy, so don't try to pick me up....unless you're a girl.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 10:09 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

BTW, I'm a guy, so don't try to pick me up....unless you're a girl.

We just humor her, Camarel.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/12 10:21 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

BTW, I'm a guy, so don't try to pick me up....unless you're a girl.

We just humor her, Camarel.

Only because you tried sooooooooooooooooooo hard. Even that red teddy didn't work.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/12 01:08 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

BTW, I'm a guy, so don't try to pick me up....unless you're a girl.

You're a GUY?!

The dress, lipstick and heels had me completely fooled Saturday night, brother.

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/12 02:55 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Please accept my belated congratulations! How proud you and your family must be.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/12 05:06 PM

6,000+ posts of pure quality from this here fellow

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/12 09:58 PM

Originally Posted By: goombah

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Please accept my belated congratulations! How proud you and your family must be.

Accept my tardy wishes as well, Babe. I am holding a good thought for "babette" starting school in the fall. I hope she does well and I see her on Bravo's "Next Great Artist"!

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/29/12 03:17 AM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: goombah

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My daughter graduates high school today. She overcame some tough obstacles to get there, but she did it. She starts art school in the fall, and I'm quite proud of her.

Please accept my belated congratulations! How proud you and your family must be.

Accept my tardy wishes as well, Babe. I am holding a good thought for "babette" starting school in the fall. I hope she does well and I see her on Bravo's "Next Great Artist"!

Accept my late wishes as well, SB! Congratulations to "Babette"!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/29/12 03:33 AM

Thanks, guys! I have to start shopping now for all her dorm stuff. I just hope I don't start weeping in the linen section.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/29/12 03:48 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Thanks, guys! I have to start shopping now for all her dorm stuff. I just hope I don't start weeping in the linen section.

If its any consolidation, my mom started crying two weeks before I left for college.

So dont worry you wouldnt be the first.

Congrats!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 07:09 PM

Right now, the chickens are sitting in my husband's recliner watching the Yankee game.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 07:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Right now, the chickens are sitting in my husband's recliner watching the Yankee game.

Be sure to change the channel if a KFC, Shake n Bake or Perdue commercial comes on the tv.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 08:19 PM

They seem to like it. So do the cats, of course. The cats approach the chair and just sit and stare, but don't try to touch them. It's quite contrary to when they see a bird in the yard and try to catch it.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 08:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Right now, the chickens are sitting in my husband's recliner watching the Yankee game.

Thus, it's true: your chickens do come home to roost!

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 09:33 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Thus, it's true: your chickens do come home to roost!

...and to dance!

Signor V.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 09:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: olivant

Thus, it's true: your chickens do come home to roost!

...and to dance!

Signor V.

That's true too. At home or not, I've danced with any number of chicks.

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 10:04 PM

LOL Love The Dancing Chickens...where do you find icons like that ??

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 10:09 PM

Also has anyone had a paranormal ghostly encounter ...I love how the bio channel shows some of this crap..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/30/12 11:20 PM

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Also has anyone had a paranormal ghostly encounter ...I love how the bio channel shows some of this crap..

I think it's all staged. I've never had one. I wish I would in the form of my parents or deceased wife appearing to me.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/01/12 06:57 PM

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

LOL Love The Dancing Chickens...where do you find icons like that ??

Ah! I see I'll have to divulge some of my trade secrets.

It wasn't very difficult. Usually I do a Google Image search for what I want. In this case, I used the words "animated chicken emoticon" and found two worthy candidates. The URL's for the chickens (from two different websites) were then inserted into the posts as images.

Also, I keep several websites with smileys and emoticons bookmarked - much handier that way.

You can always trace the source of an image posted on the Boards by right-clicking on that image, then, when the pop-up box appears, click on "Properties." Then you will see the URL for that image.

Signor V.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 01:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Thanks, guys! I have to start shopping now for all her dorm stuff. I just hope I don't start weeping in the linen section.

If its any consolidation, my mom started crying two weeks before I left for college.

So dont worry you wouldnt be the first.

Congrats!

After we took my daughter to college Mrs. Mark cried hysterically the entire way home and most of that night. I assured her that we would see her again very soon and everything would be okay. She told me that it had finally sunk in that our son was away in the Navy, our youngest was now gone and she would be stuck with me all alone in the house for the first time in 25 years!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 02:20 PM

I am lucky that my older daughter commutes to college, so I will have her home.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 02:30 PM

SB, you might be changing that "lucky".

Kidding. Nice to have them home.

Our daughter was a 2.5 hours away, so we could hop in the car if necessary. But I remember the first drop-off. We were both fighting back the tears for about 50 miles before we uttered a word.

Mark.....home alone. Time for another.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 02:48 PM

Thanks, MC. Of course that was a joke above... Mrs. Mark says she still wants to go steady. However, having another kid is not going to happen - that would lead to a sure fire break up and then I won't have a date for prom!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 03:16 PM

My husband says that this is why we keep adopting pets...no matter how many we get, it's still cheaper than another kid!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 03:33 PM

It IS a big change when the last one leaves the nest. Speaking as a single mother, and having only them in my home, I am very close to my girls (not that you have to be a single mother to be close to your kids.) When the first daughter left (both mine left when they married because they went to local CalState colleges and lived at home) I was comforted to know my younger daughter was still with me. When she married I KNEW I'd feel alone.

BUT, I didn't want to go around feeling sorry for myself nor did I want to be a mother hen with my adult girls. So, I tried to turn it into a positive that worked for me. I was focused more on my "independence" and looked at the advantages. My philosophy was and still is, "I can do whatever the hell I want to do, without answering to anyone."

It is pretty cool but it's not like I lived on the edge, more of a state of mind type thing.

One of my first "brave" (for me) moves was taking a trip way to the other Coast all by myself. Yep, NYC!!! I look at my first trip there as a beginning of sorts.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/12 03:34 PM

I'm fortunate because 4 of my kids live in town (one lives with us), one lives just 30 minutes away, and the last one lives in Oregon. All of the grandkids live in town though. To paraphrase Rocco, sometims it's difficult, but not impossible.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 01:22 AM

OUCH! A researcher working in a chimp sanctuary went into a restricted area and was mauled by two of the chimps. He lost fingers, toes and a testicle, in addition to having his skull and facial bones laid open.

http://abcnews.go.com/International/andr...ory?id=16689076

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 04:11 AM

That's terrible. But couldn't help but think of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 01:15 PM

Don't have the story hand but remember the lady who got her face ripped off by her friends pet chimp? She's still going thru surgeries. Man, I never realized that chimps were so violent.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 02:31 PM

Well TIS, if you think about it, apprently they're less violent than people.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 07:35 PM

Mother chimps' primary responsibility after giving birth is to protect the newborns from their fathers, who attempt to eat their young.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/03/12 08:30 PM

Speaking of chimps/monkeys, reminds me of this story.

This was years ago in MI when my brother and I were in a pet store for some reason (don't remember why). My brother had a bankbook in his shirt pocket. We approached the cage and were looking at the monkey when suddenly, as quickly as a pick-pocket, the monkey snatched the bankbook out of my brothers pocket and started eating it.

We had to get the manager to open the cage and get it back. It was kind of hilarious. You can imagine when my brother went to the bank for another bank book when he had to explain how half of it got chewed up.

TIS

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/07/12 03:41 AM

So sad

Cafe owner dies hours after President Obama visits

Soon after the President departed to continue on his campaign swing in Ohio, 70-year-old Josephine "Ann" Harris complained of fatigue and a tingling feeling. She was soon dead.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national...8#ixzz1zu9Nz5CY

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/07/12 03:26 PM

Yea, I read that story earlier. How sad. I also heard that President Obama called the family to express his condolences.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/08/12 07:14 AM

That is sad..

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/09/12 10:55 PM

Somebody thinks that Kate Upton is fat.

Talk about divorced from reality...

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/10/12 04:23 AM

(CNN) -- Russia will not deliver new weapons to Syria so long as the situation in that country is unstable, an official at the body in charge of monitoring Russia's arms trade said Monday, state media reported.

"Russia, as well as other countries, is concerned by the situation in Syria," said Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, deputy head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, RIA Novosti reported. "We are not talking about new arms supplies to that country."

"Until the situation stabilizes we will not deliver any new weapons (to Syria)," said Dzirkaln.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/19/12 12:41 AM

Tennessee Tea Party criticizes governor for hiring gays and Muslims

Quote:

Conservatives and Tea Party activists in Tennessee have recently pushed several Republican Party county organizations to pass resolutions criticizing the state’s Republican governor for, among other things, employing Muslims, gay people, and Democrats...

.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/12 02:05 AM

http://screen.yahoo.com/former-home-of-quot-scarface-quot-priced-at-10-million-30047092.html

If you got $10 million laying around, you can buy Capone's Florida house.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/27/12 12:42 AM

here is a neat video for anybody that is a fan or seen a episode of bob ross.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLO7tCdBVrA&feature=player_embedded

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/27/12 07:42 PM

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/27/12 08:00 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

I'm pretty sure Furio from Naples might know some words

Posted By: Five_Felonies

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/27/12 08:02 PM

and m2w as well.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/27/12 08:08 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

I'm pretty sure Furio from Naples might know some words

Ah, grazie.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/28/12 02:17 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

Yes

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/28/12 03:20 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

Does Google Translate count? I know some basic Italian which I learned from an ex-girlfriend.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/28/12 03:26 AM

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

Does Google Translate count? I know some basic Italian which I learned from an ex-girlfriend.

I've used online translation applications because my Italian is so limited. However, they are sometimes not very helpful especially when it comes to colloquialisms.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/28/12 03:48 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: olivant

Are there any Board members except Carmela who speak fluent Italian or have ready access to anyone who does?

Does Google Translate count? I know some basic Italian which I learned from an ex-girlfriend.

I've used online translation applications because my Italian is so limited. However, they are sometimes not very helpful especially when it comes to colloquialisms.

I know I was mostly joking.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/30/12 06:29 PM

I don't know if any of you have seen the story, but on the day before they were to be married, a couple was informed by the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs, Mississippi that he would not perform the service at his church. The reason was that the couple was black, and the church, which has been around since 1883, has never had a black couple get married there. Pastor Weatherwood explained that church members were furious that the couple was planning to wed there to the extent they threatened to remove him as pastor if he married them, breaking tradition (of Jim Crow, I guess).

Of course, it begs the question why would a pastor want to continue in this church?

In fairness to the people of Crystal Springs, the refusal to let them get married in the church has sparked widespread outrage among black and white residents.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/30/12 06:39 PM

I posted that article in one of my online classes.

See what's still going on in our country. Those southern churches just teeming with all those darn liberals who are still practicing their Jim Crow ways.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/30/12 06:44 PM

Has anyone told Pastor Peckerwood that the Civil War is over?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/31/12 12:27 AM

Well, Hamm saw Noah's twig and berries and didn't look away, so blacks are destined to be servants forever. It's right in the bible, SC! What have you been reading?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/31/12 07:18 PM

India has had a massive power outage where more than 600,000,000 people have lost electricity. To put this in perspective, imagine everyone in the United States losing power, and then double the number.

Also, the black out resulted in the loss of power to almost 12% of the world's elecricity-receiving population.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/31/12 11:21 PM

Yup. It was mostly in the North. The southern half of the country, which is where a lot of my team members hail from was largely unaffected.
Blackout Photos

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/31/12 11:49 PM

Can anyone identify the guy in this photo?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 12:33 AM

He looks familiar. Guy Lombardo?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 12:52 AM

He does look familiar (at least I think so), but I can't put my finger on it. SC, if nobody guesses, will you give us a small hint.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 12:59 AM

Joe Bonanno?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:12 AM

Ok, call me a little crazy here. It almost looks like a young DeNiro (the smile maybe) but I believe DeNiro would have been much younger than the guy in the picture. Could it be his father?

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:37 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, call me a little crazy here. It almost looks like a young DeNiro (the smile maybe) but I believe DeNiro would have been much younger than the guy in the picture. Could it be his father?

TIS

TIS, I think you're onto something. There's a little DeNiro senior there I agree. If so, Robert looks so cute in his bonnet.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:41 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

if nobody guesses, will you give us a small hint.

He was part of a famous trio.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:45 AM

Musical? Ames Brothers?
No. There were four of them.

Crime connected?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:50 AM

From the movies.... nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:51 AM

The Three Stooges, Curly?

TIS

Far cry from DeNiro!

You should do a thread of this in the game section. I like the "Name The......" games.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:53 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

The Three Stooges, Curly?

Give that lady a cigar!!

Yep, that's Curly with his family in 1949. He had retired from the act by then after he had a stroke in 1947. He was one of my favorites.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 01:57 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

The Three Stooges, Curly?

Give that lady a cigar!!

Yep, that's Curly with his family in 1949. He had retired from the act by then after he had a stroke in 1947. He was one of my favorites.

I don't smoke cigars. Can I have an all expense paid trip to Hawaii instead??

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 02:00 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't smoke cigars. Can I have an all expense paid trip to Hawaii instead??

You'll have to settle for a piece of pineapple.

Good idea about opening a new thread for a game like this.

EDIT: I added a new thread in the Games forum.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 02:52 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't smoke cigars. Can I have an all expense paid trip to Hawaii instead??

You'll have to settle for a piece of pineapple.

Good idea about opening a new thread for a game like this.

EDIT: I added a new thread in the Games forum.

Yea, we need other people to join in on this one. Come on down.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 02:56 AM

I joined in and even took a guess.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:00 AM

Hi Mig,

Yet, SC picked a tough one. I don't know why I like these games, since I generally suck at it.

The challenge I guess.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:03 AM

Hi TIS,

I like this just as much. How've you been?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:04 AM

I'm doing good thanks. Did I hear you're gonna be a grandma? Congratulations.

That's a whole new ball game hu?

TIS

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:10 AM

Darn!

I only just now checked this thread and immediately recognized Curly Howard's photo.

"I'm a victim of coicumstance!"

Nyuk, nyuk, indeed!

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:11 AM

SV, go to the game thread I'll bet you'll know the picture.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/12 03:15 AM

Thanks TIS!! Yes I am in October. Becky is having a boy. I am so excited I can't wait. Becky & Frank are thinking about naming him Dylan.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/02/12 02:27 PM

I like this new Fiat commercial. I think it's pretty original, plus I love the song.

TIS

[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/fiatusa?sid=10370...nnel=paidsearch[/video]

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/12 05:21 AM

How's THIS for a close call??

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/12 07:58 PM

Too damn close!

(BTW, shouldn't that be moved to one of the Political threads?

)

Signor V.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 03:55 AM

So, stupid question. Couldn't you SMELL it approaching?????

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 04:01 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

So, stupid question. Couldn't you SMELL it approaching?????

Are you kidding? Remember, Geoff lives in New Jersey.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 04:02 AM

Valid point.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 04:48 PM

You did the right thing , Geoff. Get out of their way and let them go on with their business.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 06:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Couldn't you SMELL it approaching?????

They don't walk around stinking, they squirt the stink when threatened.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/12 06:28 PM

No, they pretty much stink all the time. I can open my back door and tell if one is out there in the dark.

I ran one over once, and I ended up having to trade the car in. No matter what we did to clean it, that smell would always come back on a humid day.

The dog got sprayed once. Man, was that bad. We must have bathed her three or four times in one day, and we still ended up at the groomer to get rid of it. Nasty stuff.

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/06/12 04:21 PM

My girlfriend LOVES the smell of skunk for some reason. She also always says I smell good. Hmmm...

I'm doing excellent. Molly is good too, she has her moments...always haha. A hyperactive toddler can definitely keep you busy.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/06/12 04:52 PM

So, you smell like a skunk?

Glad to hear that Molly is doing well.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/09/12 09:57 PM

Holy Guacamole. I just notice that my GF BB anniversary was April 2002. I've been on here for 10 years?
I'm not sure what to think of that?

Wow, I'm getting old....er. So much has happened in 10 years. Crazy shit.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/09/12 10:02 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Holy Guacamole. I just notice that my GF BB anniversary was April 2002. I've been on here for 10 years?
I'm not sure what to think of that?

Wow, I'm getting old....er. So much has happened in 10 years. Crazy shit.

MC, you and I both joined same month, same year, I before you by just 3 days.

Oh yes, a whole lot has happened in 10 years hasn't it?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 12:51 AM

And my 10 year anniversary is coming up in 10 days. Weird. I can't believe what has transpired in those years. Amazing.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 12:58 AM

Hmmm the 3 of us were surfing around the net looking for info on "The Godfather" films the same month & year.

Who knew our affair with the BB would last so long?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 01:19 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Plaw joined about the same time, too. We must have all been very bored at work!!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 03:02 AM

I can't remember how I found this Board. But I do remember that my wife kept coming into the office when I was on the computer wondering why I was at this site so much. She finally realized it was harmless.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 05:33 AM

Wow I just looked at mine and I joined in oct'03. Time flies when you are having fun. I must say I met some wonderful people from the BB.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 05:52 AM

It kills me to think I created this "new" version of the BB fewer than 2 months (almost to the day) before 9/11/01 (and only because I had just been laid off, so had the time to do it) -- but at the same time, it seems like it's always been here!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:26 AM

I got my first REAL computer (that accessed the internet) back in 1997. Sometime that year I was looking for a Godfather logo (the strings) and I saw Geoff's site and the old message board (complete with black background). I've been hooked since.

It's hard to believe how quickly time flies.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 08:32 PM

I came to the boards because I was looking up Godfather dialogue for a question a friend had. I got interested in the Boards and just drifted over. I've pretty much been malingering ever since.

Posted By: Five_Felonies

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:01 PM

we have so many deer here in central jersey. literally everytime i look out the window there are a couple munching our grass. time to re-introduce mountain lions here or make a longer

season. i spend time in west virginia and we have just as many, maybe more deer here as they do there. in recent years we have also had an increase in black bear sightings. a few years ago we even had one running across rt 9, a very busy highway.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:24 PM

Originally Posted By: Five_Felonies

we have so many deer here in central jersey. literally everytime i look out the window there are a couple munching our grass. time to re-introduce mountain lions here or make a longer

season. i spend time in west virginia and we have just as many, maybe more deer here as they do there. in recent years we have also had an increase in black bear sightings. a few years ago we even had one running across rt 9, a very busy highway.

Easy tiger. I have gotten used to, and enjoy, opening my blinds in the morning and seeing deer. They have no place else to go, we're building all over their home.
Which brings me to my next point..we're over-crowded here in Central Jersey. Please...anyone thinking of moving here, don't. Go south. They have land. Tell your friends.

Posted By: Five_Felonies

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:30 PM

^^^ i enjoy looking at them too, it just gives me the chills having them run across the road all the time. i haven't ever hit one, but come close so many times.

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Five_Felonies

^^^ i enjoy looking at them too, it just gives me the chills having them run across the road all the time. i haven't ever hit one, but come close so many times.

I never hit one either, thank God. But many times early in the morning, driving on the GSP, I've come waaaay too close. You're right about that.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/10/12 09:57 PM

Originally Posted By: carmela

Originally Posted By: Five_Felonies

we have so many deer here in central jersey. literally everytime i look out the window there are a couple munching our grass. time to re-introduce mountain lions here or make a longer

season. i spend time in west virginia and we have just as many, maybe more deer here as they do there. in recent years we have also had an increase in black bear sightings. a few years ago we even had one running across rt 9, a very busy highway.

Easy tiger. I have gotten used to, and enjoy, opening my blinds in the morning and seeing deer. They have no place else to go, we're building all over their home.
Which brings me to my next point..we're over-crowded here in Central Jersey. Please...anyone thinking of moving here, don't. Go south. They have land. Tell your friends.

LOL, NJ is close to NYC and it will become even easier to get into the city once they expand PATH system which they are looking to do in the next 10/15 yrs.

One morning while I was living up in Ithaca and I was heading out to class there was this huge deer literally right outside my apartment door. It was a very random thing and I didnt even know what to do. Needless to say I needed to get to class so I started telling the deer to leave loudly and it eventually left.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 02:52 AM

My husband hit one once with his old Dodge Stealth. He was able to drive the car home. They don't make them like they used to!

Carmela has a good point. We are so overdeveloped, we've seen animals in our yards that would avoid humans just a few years ago. We've had flocks of wild turkeys, deer, even coyote. My neighbors dog even got eaten by a coyote. And once, when I was driving on the Palisades Parkway, a black bear ran in front of the car.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 02:38 PM

Neil Diamond finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame yesterday. Tho I think his voice isn't quite as "clear" (for lack of a better word) than it once was, I'v always liked Neil.

TIS

http://kearth101.cbslocal.com/photo-gall...56/#photo-80272

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 03:59 PM

From time to time I've let ya'll know some of the goings on in my classes. Here's the jist of a mail I received this summer:

She went on a cruise that consumed 8 days on a ship that did not have internet access. Since the class was an internet class, she kind of had to have internet access. Of course, she didn't check to make sure that the ship had internet access. She ended up failing to submit 4 of 8 assignments.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 05:07 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

From time to time I've let ya'll know some of the goings on in my classes. Here's the jist of a mail I received this summer:

She went on a cruise that consumed 8 days on a ship that did not have internet access. Since the class was an internet class, she kind of had to have internet access. Of course, she didn't check to make sure that the ship had internet access. She ended up failing to submit 4 of 8 assignments.

I'm guessing that the lack of internet access didn't interfere with her having fun on the cruise.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 05:11 PM

I admit it would be very hard to be somewhere for any length of time, that did NOT have internet access.

How did we ever live without it I'll never know.

TIS

Posted By: carmela

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/12 10:49 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

My husband hit one once with his old Dodge Stealth. He was able to drive the car home. They don't make them like they used to!

Carmela has a good point. We are so overdeveloped, we've seen animals in our yards that would avoid humans just a few years ago. We've had flocks of wild turkeys, deer, even coyote. My neighbors dog even got eaten by a coyote. And once, when I was driving on the Palisades Parkway, a black bear ran in front of the car.

Thanks Babe. And I can't imagine a bear running out in front of the car. eek. (insert eek emoticon that i'm too lazy to get).

And about the internet...I agree, it's a wonderful thing. I've never had so many enemies in my life. Wonderful, indeed.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/12/12 06:16 AM

I guess no one won the Powerball lottery last night. I thought for sure my 2 tickets would be it! It's up to $305 Million (estimated)

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/13/12 12:35 AM

'The Kiss' smoochers reunited for 67th anniversary of VJ day

It’s taken decades, but it seems the controversy surrounding the couple from the iconic photo "The Kiss" has finally been put to rest. The photo, taken after Japan had announced its surrender and officially ended World War II, shows a sailor and a nurse embracing in Times Square. For many years, the identities of the kissers were unknown, but a Rhode Island historian has confirmed that they are George Mendonsa, a first-class sailor, and Greta Friedman, a dental assistant. Mendonsa did not know Friedman at the time of the kiss, and was actually on a date with another woman, Rita Petrie, who would eventually become his wife. Even so many years later, you have to be impressed that Mendonsa was able to ambush a random woman, kiss her in front of his girlfriend, and end up as a national icon (rather than being kicked to the curb).

http://now.msn.com/iconic-kissers-from-times-square-reunited-for-67th-anniversary-of-vj-day

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/13/12 01:07 AM

Awww! That is so nice.

What a different world back then. One of those random moments that became iconic.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/15/12 05:13 PM

Julia Child would've been 100 today. RIP!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/16/12 03:26 PM

I was reminded today that it's been 35 years ago today since Elvis died.

One of a kind!!! RIP Elvis

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 12:24 AM

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 12:28 AM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

I saw that earlier. WTF?

They can't do that. I'm with you Lilo.

TIS

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 12:35 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

I saw that earlier. WTF?

They can't do that. I'm with you Lilo.

TIS

I would be glad to send this child a Northwestern Wildcats Jersey - then they would be feared.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 01:06 AM

I can understand a school implementing a policy that addresses skirt length, obscene sayings and so on, but TEAMS??

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 06:10 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

I believe that an Oklahoma high school held back a valedictorian's diploma recently because she used the word "hell" in her address at graduation.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 06:27 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

I believe that an Oklahoma high school held back a valedictorian's diploma recently because she used the word "hell" in her address at graduation.

I heard that story. Was that Oklahoma as well? Those Okies!!

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/12 06:33 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I hereby declare war against Oklahoma. There's a greenlight on any Okies..

Forced to turn Michigan Shirt Inside Out

I believe that an Oklahoma high school held back a valedictorian's diploma recently because she used the word "hell" in her address at graduation.

I heard that story. Was that Oklahoma as well? Those Okies!!

TIS

In Oklahoma, that's too many letters.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/28/12 10:49 AM

I have come down with the cold/chest infection from hell. I am lower than a snakes testicles

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/12 01:34 AM

Poor Yogi. I understand that tea with a healthy dosing of whiskey and honey is quite good for that.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/12 12:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Poor Yogi. I understand that tea with a healthy dosing of whiskey and honey is quite good for that.

Yes Babe, have had a couple of slugs of that....today is the first time in 5 days that i have felt semi-human!!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/12 04:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Poor Yogi. I understand that tea with a healthy dosing of whiskey and honey is quite good for that.

Yes Babe, have had a couple of slugs of that....today is the first time in 5 days that i have felt semi-human!!

Summer colds are a bummer. Worse is Summer Pneumonia. Get Well Quick! Football season is coming fast.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/12 08:47 PM

There have been at least 3 earthquakes in the Yorba Linda area over the past month. WTF, Mother Nature?!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 01:36 AM

Glad you're feeling better, Yogi.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 01:49 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I have come down with the cold/chest infection from hell. I am lower than a snakes testicles

Scotch withdrawal.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:03 AM

Yogi, I'm sorry to hear you've been sick. I do hope you get well soon. Hot soup/plenty of rest?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:12 AM

Today was my mom's 86th birthday. We actually went out last Saturday night because my nephew and his wife came up from VA for the weekend. However, I made her dinner tonight and my brother and SIL came over, and my friend stopped by to wish her a happy birthday. She was very happy.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:20 AM

Here's wishing a very Happy birthday to SBs mom and many more to come.

Cherish each moment.

Sounds like a nice day!

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:27 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Today was my mom's 86th birthday.

God bless! Happy Birthday Mama Babe.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:45 AM

Thanks, guys!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 02:34 PM

Happy belated birthday to your mom, SB. It was great she got to spend the time with loved ones.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 06:24 PM

Ditto! Nonna Babe is a wonderful woman, with a wonderful family! Hugs to her from the "smart one", please.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 06:46 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Ditto! Nonna Babe is a wonderful woman, with a wonderful family! Hugs to her from the "smart one", please.

I'll certainly second that!

Signor V.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/12 10:18 PM

Thanks, everyone! She was very happy. She's getting more and more difficult to buy for, but we got her the Soda Stream. My brother and husband set it up for her last night, and she was having fun trying out the different flavors.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/12 05:51 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

we got her the Soda Stream. My brother and husband set it up for her last night, and she was having fun trying out the different flavors.

My mom (83) was just telling me about HER mother many years ago (she died before I was born), who bought a similar thing (I'm guessing in the '50s?) and my mom, then, was like, "But mom, it costs you so much more to make your own soda than just buying it!" ...but I guess it could be fun.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/04/12 02:36 PM

Hey Geoff,

Thanks for taking care of the BB problem last night. Can you imagine the withdrawal process we had to go thru seeing we couldn't get to the BB?

Seriously, thanks for all you do to maintain this board.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/12 03:00 AM

47 days till my Grand baby Dylan will be born. I am so excited.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/06/12 02:25 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

47 days till my Grand baby Dylan will be born. I am so excited.

Let us know when the big day comes, granny.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/06/12 03:55 PM

Freddie Mercury would have been 66 today.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/06/12 06:18 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Freddie Mercury would have been 66 today.

I have to listen Queen's Greatest Hits now. What a talent, he is missed.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/06/12 06:38 PM

I use to have Queen's greatest hits. I need to buy it again. Love Queen.!!!

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/06/12 08:13 PM

Queen is awesome!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 03:26 PM

Talking of Queen (who are great), the other less important Queen who lives in the big Palace!!!

I see her grandson, the frivolous Prince Harry who has recently been seen frolicking naked in Vegas, is now to be sent to Afghanistan for a little tour of duty ( believe it or not he is supposed to be a soldier).

Awesome public relations from the Palace there....when everyone is getting on his case about being a waste of space send him to Afghanistan and watch the public swing back to him, and more importantly the press forget about him leaping around Sin City in the buff.....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Talking of Queen (who are great), the other less important Queen who lives in the big Palace!!!

I see her grandson, the frivolous Prince Harry who has recently been seen frolicking naked in Vegas, is now to be sent to Afghanistan for a little tour of duty ( believe it or not he is supposed to be a soldier).

Awesome public relations from the Palace there....when everyone is getting on his case about being a waste of space send him to Afghanistan and watch the public swing back to him, and more importantly the press forget about him leaping around Sin City in the buff.....

I just read that Yogi. Poor Harry! What was he thinking?

Btw, how are you feeling Yogi? Better I hope.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 07:29 PM

Before I forget to tell y'all, I'll be away from Sat morning to next Sat night. I'll try to check in here from time to time from the Sunshine State (altho it's supposed to rain most of the week

) but FB is so much easier if anything comes up. Have a good week, and listen to the Mods!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 08:42 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Before I forget to tell y'all, I'll be away from Sat morning to next Sat night. I'll try to check in here from time to time from the Sunshine State (altho it's supposed to rain most of the week

) but FB is so much easier if anything comes up. Have a good week, and listen to the Mods!

Hey Geoff, have a great time. Where in FL btw? Enjoy your vacation.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 09:35 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I see her grandson, the frivolous Prince Harry who has recently been seen frolicking naked in Vegas, is now to be sent to Afghanistan for a little tour of duty ( believe it or not he is supposed to be a soldier).

Where will Harry be holed-up? Some cushy hotel surrounded by body guards? What does the Brit public think of Harry's fake military assignments?

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/07/12 10:47 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Before I forget to tell y'all, I'll be away from Sat morning to next Sat night. I'll try to check in here from time to time from the Sunshine State (altho it's supposed to rain most of the week

) but FB is so much easier if anything comes up. Have a good week, and listen to the Mods!

I wanna go. LOL Have a good time Geoffy.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/10/12 01:07 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I see her grandson, the frivolous Prince Harry who has recently been seen frolicking naked in Vegas, is now to be sent to Afghanistan for a little tour of duty ( believe it or not he is supposed to be a soldier).

Where will Harry be holed-up? Some cushy hotel surrounded by body guards? What does the Brit public think of Harry's fake military assignments?

We think it's all fake MC

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/12/12 10:59 PM

I don't care. You give the Five Families one message. They turn over those f***s that stormed our embassies or it's all out war. I don't care if we all go down together.
I'm not the man Pop is but I'll tell you this and he'd tell you too. I can operate short range just as good as anybody. I made my bones the last time we had a war and I was a big help to the old man. The Five Families know that. And we've still got all the horses. As soon as the SEALS check in I'm sending them after the Libyans.

Do me a favor Hillary. No more advice on how to patch things up! Just help me win! Jesus if I had a male Secretary of State I wouldn't be in this mess. Ike had John Foster Dulles. Look what I got. Ok, no I didn't mean that. I'm sorry. Look, Michelle made dinner. Why don't you stay.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/12/obama-libya-attacks-chris-stevens_n_1877031.html

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/12/12 11:07 PM

A few warships are already steaming to Libya.

Posted By: EddieCoyle

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/12/12 11:16 PM

Libyan Arsonists/Suspected Al Qaeda operatives tomorrow morning:

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/16/12 12:30 AM

I'm back! Need to take a vacation now, though...

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/16/12 01:32 AM

Welcome home! Hope you had a great time.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/16/12 01:50 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I'm back! Need to take a vacation now, though...

Welcome back Geoff. Did you have a good time?

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/16/12 10:06 AM

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/16/12 03:15 PM

Cool.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 10:37 AM

My eldest child and beloved daughter is now making her plans for going to university where she wants to study medicine. We had a little visit at our local uni, Newcastle, last night. She is torn because Newcastle has a top medicine faculty but i think she would rather move away from home to spread her wings a little. I am not bothered what she does, all i know it is costing me a f****ng fortune

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 02:11 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My eldest child and beloved daughter is now making her plans for going to university where she wants to study medicine. ..... I am not bothered what she does, all i know it is costing me a f****ng fortune

Don't cry Yogi. You're investing in her future. I invested $130,000. My daughter taught 8th grade english for six years; had twin babies and is now a full time mommy. It all works out.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 05:02 PM

Right now I'm paying tuition to two separate colleges, and I choke when I make those monthly payments. However, as MC said, this will set them on solid ground for the future, and we can hope they will then take care of us in our old age.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 05:15 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

However, as MC said, this will set them on solid ground for the future, and we can hope they will then take care of us in our old age.

You better not kill their chickens.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 06:04 PM

Other moms have endearing nicknames for their children. I call mine The BSLs (blood-sucking leeches).

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 06:48 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Other moms have endearing nicknames for their children. I call mine The BSLs (blood-sucking leeches).

The important thing is, that you say it with love.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 07:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Other moms have endearing nicknames for their children. I call mine The BSLs (blood-sucking leeches).

But if SOMEONE ELSE called them that, you'd scratch their eyes out.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 07:38 PM

DUH!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/12 08:07 PM

Heard this on the radio last night
American karma

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 12:39 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Heard this on the radio last night
American karma

That is funny in a sick ironic way of course. I guess he won't do that again...

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 12:39 AM

50 states in 50 photos

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 01:18 AM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

50 states in 50 photos

GREAT photos! Thanks for sharing.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 01:19 AM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

50 states in 50 photos

A friend of mine from work recently did a cross-country trip from NYC to LA over a two week period. I hope to do something similar someday.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 01:26 AM

Some awesome pictures there Lilo.

A lot of beautiful country here in the U.S.

I haven't been to Mackinac Bridge in years. I had know idea people actually walked it.

My parents took us kids up that way on several vacations.

Thanks

TIS

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 05:57 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I haven't been to Mackinac Bridge in years. I had know idea people actually walked it.

Rumor has it that if you mispronounce "Mackinac", you get thrown from the bridge!

Signor V.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 09:53 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Some awesome pictures there Lilo.

A lot of beautiful country here in the U.S.

I haven't been to Mackinac Bridge in years. I had know idea people actually walked it.

My parents took us kids up that way on several vacations.

Thanks
TIS

I've been up to the UP just a few times-only once that I remember- and it was very nice.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/20/12 02:59 PM

Lilo,

Ha ha!! I have relatives (brother-in-law, nephews) who live by that "gospel."

Matter of fact, nephew has a cabin in the UP and I think is up there now for whatever the hunting season is in September.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/21/12 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: Lilo

50 states in 50 photos

A friend of mine from work recently did a cross-country trip from NYC to LA over a two week period. I hope to do something similar someday.

Dean Karnazes ran fifty 26-mile marathons in each state in fifty consecutive days. Now that's what you have to try.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/01/12 11:13 PM

Our Turnbull with his latest set of wheels:

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/01/12 11:17 PM

Wow, when/where is the race?

Good for you TB.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/02/12 09:13 AM

Great pic

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/02/12 06:24 PM

Nice picture of a true classic. Oh, and the car ain't too bad either.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/06/12 08:48 PM

Israel shot down a drone:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/06/world/meast/israel-drone-downed/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/07/12 03:32 PM

When do people start turning on the heat in their homes or apartments? I usually try to wait until November or until inside temp is less than 55 degrees. I was tempted last night but I'm trying to save $$$.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/07/12 03:43 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Israel shot down a drone:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/06/world/meast/israel-drone-downed/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

i wonder who was the "owner" of the drone....CIA?

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/07/12 08:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

When do people start turning on the heat in their homes or apartments? I usually try to wait until November or until inside temp is less than 55 degrees. I was tempted last night but I'm trying to save $$$.

About three weeks ago

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/12 12:26 AM

Trying not to put ours on either, Lilo. It's been chilly here, too, but I am trying to withstand temptation. LOL We had one of the hottest summers, so our electric bill was through the roof for three straight months. I would like to hold off before putting on the heat.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/12 05:35 AM

First chilly day here -- 50°F out -- and it was kinda chilly inside. I had to do it. Thankfully I have natural gas heat (as opposed to the electric A/C which really adds up fast)... so I'm set at 69°

With a split-level house, I need to adjust the thermostat kinda often. It's main floor, and half-level up and half-level down from there. It seems to be at least a 4° difference each level, so a normal 72° main level means hot upstairs and cool downstairs -- so it depends where I'm spending my time.

And to think just a couple days ago I had the A/C on!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/12 05:39 AM

In other news...

My effing mouse clicks 0/1/2 times every time I click it, and it's driving me CRAZY! I can deal with the 0/1, but the 2-clicks per click is infuriating!

Had the problem a few months ago, and Logitech sent me a new mouse. All was just FINE... for a few weeks... then it started again. Now it's bad again! Not sure WTF the problem is, but it makes being online very difficult.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/12 06:02 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

With a split-level house, I need to adjust the thermostat kinda often. It's main floor, and half-level up and half-level down from there. It seems to be at least a 4° difference each level, so a normal 72° main level means hot upstairs and cool downstairs -- so it depends where I'm spending my time.

Consider putting in a two zone system. It may cost you $3,000 or more but in the long run it's a lot more convenient and you'll save some bucks eventually.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/12 09:44 PM

Mouse problem solved: Got a new one. Hopefully this one will last more than 2 months.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/12 12:59 AM

I thought that since it was autumn, you had mice in your house! I couldn't figure out the two month thing! LOL

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/12 01:58 AM

Doh!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/12 07:03 PM

Today is the twenty-seventh anniversary of my first date with my wife. Mary Cas might know the places we went to: Dinner at Arcaro and Genell with drinks later at Farley's where we ran into friends. It was 1985 and I was stylishly attired in a gray Member's Only jacket.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/12 07:10 PM

Had to re-read it. I was reading "with my wife, Mary Cas". That would be a thread in itself.

Kly, Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. You both should feel very proud of all the years you've been together. It is so rare these days. Best wishes to both of you.

Are you taking her to the same restaurant?

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/12 07:20 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Had to re-read it. I was reading "with my wife, Mary Cas". That would be a thread in itself.

Kly, Happy Anniversary to you and your wife. You both should feel very proud of all the years you've been together. It is so rare these days. Best wishes to both of you.

Are you taking her to the same restaurant?

TIS

Both places are still there, but we live a few hours away now. Since this is only the anniversary of our first date, we don't do anything usually. Tonight she's going out with some friends and I'll stay home and watch the Steeler game with my sons. My older boy is home from college today for fall break.

I'm wondering if she remembers, to tell you the truth.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/12 07:27 PM

How sweet that you remember. Not all guys would.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/12 09:24 PM

Happy anniversary to you and your good lady Klyd. Hope you are enjoying the day

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/12/12 01:16 AM

Congrats, Klyd! Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary, 26 years. Went by in the blink of an eye. I admit that I have no clue when our first date was, but it was some time in the fall of 1982.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/12/12 10:32 AM

Happy Anniversary to you also Babe

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/12/12 04:25 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Congrats, Klyd! Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary, 26 years. Went by in the blink of an eye. I admit that I have no clue when our first date was, but it was some time in the fall of 1982.

Happy anniversary to you both.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/13/12 04:19 AM

Kly's been married longer than I've been alive?? Wow, congrats!!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/13/12 04:48 PM

This past August it was 39 years since my future wife took out her first restraining order against me. But, she eventually figured that the only remedy was to marry me.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/13/12 04:49 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

This past August it was 39 years since my future wife took out her first restraining order against me. But, she eventually figured that the only remedy was to marry me.

How romantic.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/16/12 11:43 AM

I have been so busy lately that i just remembered i am off to Poland next week-end for my best pals 50th birthday knees up.

Watch out Krakow, i am thirsty

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/16/12 04:39 PM

Little slow here. Kly and I had a nice dinner at Arcaro and Genell. He's so sweet.

BTW, Kly, is Brutico's still there? Not to sound old and left out, back on Sept 25.....41 years. Yeow, seems like yesterday plus 40 years.

Yogi, do you drink the Polish vodka when in Poland....like Belvedere?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/17/12 08:58 AM

MC, i am not a massive spirit drinker to be honest, a little Jack Daniels every morning suffices

My good lady likes vodka though, so she might be sipping a bit!!

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/17/12 11:34 PM

I guess we know where Sarah Silverman gets her sarcasm and profane nature from. It seems incredibly presumptuous for a rabbi to give her advice she didn't request. I'm not surprised her father reacted so strongly.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/18/12 04:43 PM

Did you ever notice that handicapped drivers can't park straight in handicapped parking spaces? Do you think that could be their handicap?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/18/12 05:00 PM

As a handicapped driver I know the spaces reserved for handicapped are too narrow (i.e. they are "regular" sized). Many handicapped need extra room to maneuver in and out of cars (like opening car doors fully and space to get around).

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/18/12 05:36 PM

3 more days and I will be a Mamaw.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/18/12 07:02 PM

All the best Mig..

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/18/12 08:48 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

As a handicapped driver I know the spaces reserved for handicapped are too narrow (i.e. they are "regular" sized).

I guess space is a premium there.

Most handicapped spots here are 1.5 or even twice the size as regular spots to accommodate wheelchairs and such.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/19/12 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

BTW, Kly, is Brutico's still there? Not to sound old and left out, back on Sept 25.....41 years. Yeow, seems like yesterday plus 40 years.

Brutico's is still there indeed. I know a chef, whose most prized possession is a set of seasoned pizza pans from Brutico's from the 1950s. Nobody is allowed to wash them.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/19/12 07:31 PM

Update on Becky:
If she is not dilated by her next doctor appt next week they will induce labor.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/19/12 07:43 PM

I know how exciting it is Mig. Nothing like it. You said it's a boy? Hope all goes well for her.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/20/12 07:04 PM

Thanks TIS. Yes it's a boy. Dylan Matthew Moran.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/21/12 04:01 AM

Best of luck to Becky and the family, Mig! How exciting!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/21/12 05:57 AM

Becky gave birth?

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/22/12 07:04 AM

No she didn't give birth yet.

She was due on the 21st but it didn't happen. Hopefully this week.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/23/12 02:13 AM

Becky & her husband Frank

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/23/12 06:39 AM

Nice Picture Mig, they look very happy together..

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/23/12 06:55 AM

Thank you DE NIRO.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/23/12 02:55 PM

Great picture Mig. Best wishes on the new grandbaby.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/23/12 05:53 PM

Thanks TIS.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/12 02:08 PM

Off to Krakow in Poland tomorrow till Monday. Should be a blast and am very excited. Tell you all about it next week

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/12 02:23 PM

HAve a great time, Yogi. And Mig, keep us posted. I was secretly hoping yesterday was going to be the big day as that was my daughter's fifteenth birthday.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/12 04:53 PM

Speaking of birthdays. I'm in an office of 12 people. Three of us have the same birthday....different years.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/12 10:28 PM

Must be good luck!!

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/12 10:44 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

HAve a great time, Yogi. And Mig, keep us posted. I was secretly hoping yesterday was going to be the big day as that was my daughter's fifteenth birthday.

They are going to induce her Tuesday morning at 7 am.

Posted By: Blake

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/29/12 10:51 PM

Here's a page I created for my photography. Click here!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/12 03:19 PM

Back from Poland and whilst i had a wonderful time i don't want to go on about it whilst all my East Coast pals have been having such a terrible time. Hope everybody is safe!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/12 03:31 PM

Hey Yogi,

How is Poland? Never been there and know little about it. Do you visit sites? How's the weather? Are the people friendly? Is food good.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/12 06:57 PM

We could certainly use the distraction, Yogi. I don't even want to turn on the TV any more, I'm so tired of these horrific images.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/12 08:19 AM

Yes, by all means - please tell us your tales of Poland. As SB said, we would welcome something other than the horrible news stories we've been dealing with for the past few days.

So, bring it on!

Signor V.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/12 11:59 AM

Well folks here goes!

Krakow is a beautiful city, very nice buildings, beautiful square. The people might come across as a bit blunt but they are very polite and pleasant and all speak English. They have all types of food (the three nights we were there we went to an American style diner, an Italian place and a local Polish joint) and it was all nicely priced. The night life was amazing, loads of bars and people out. The average price of our round, 2 pints of beer and 2 vodkas, was not much more than £5!!!!

We visited the salt mines which were awesome and we also went to Aushwitz which was heart rending.

The only down point was the weather. Pouring rain the first 2 days and blizzards of snow the next 2!!!

All in all, a superb jaunt!!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/12 01:59 PM

Sounds like a great trip. I've never been to Poland, but it does sound like it has a great deal to offer! Any place with good food and cheap booze is a Paradise! LOL

I can't imagine being in Auschwitz. I saw the footage from Elie Wiesel's trip back, and it was terribly sad. "Moving" is a gross understatement.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/12 02:27 PM

Yogi,

Thanks for the info on Poland. It sounds like you did a lot, ate a lot and had a good time.

Glad you had a superb jaunt.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/12 02:33 PM

Glad you had a great time, Yogi.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/02/12 09:55 AM

Loads of Americans in Poland as well....and drunken Norwegians. Everywhere i ever go i always meet Norwegians, and they are always nice people but bonafide alcoholics....i like em

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/03/12 08:00 PM

Don't forget to turn back your clocks tomorrow!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/03/12 08:54 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Don't forget to turn back your clocks tomorrow!

And replace the batteries in your smoke detectors!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/04/12 08:27 AM

And wash your underpants!!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/04/12 02:15 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

And wash your underpants!!

Again!?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/05/12 07:13 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Don't forget to turn back your clocks tomorrow!

Got my power back tonight, but it's kinda funny how meaningless that is when you don't. Over 5 days, I've been up (or not) at all hours of the day/night, because time doesn't mean anything when you're stuck like that. Very weird situation.

But I hate Standard Time! Guess it doesn't matter much in the long run, but I hated (when I did) waking up in the dark, and getting home in the dark. Soooo depressing!

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/05/12 09:43 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

But I hate Standard Time! Guess it doesn't matter much in the long run, but I hated (when I did) waking up in the dark, and getting home in the dark. Soooo depressing!

Same here. I could've sworn that I remembered, years ago, that we stopped changing the clocks for awhile. Now, after reading a Wikipedia article, I'm not sure my memory matches up with the facts. Of course, it was quite a long time ago and I probably can't remember anything from those years...

Anyway, for those who want a convoluted and sometimes illogical history of the strange thing we call Daylight Savings Time, just click here.

Some people like reading about this sorta stuff. Actually, I, on occasion, like reading about this sorta stuff.

I mean, why doesn't Arizona observe it? The Hopi Reservation, which lies entirely within that state does not observe it, but the Navajo Reservation, which also extends into two adjacent states, does.

Perhaps Turnbull can explain. Deep down, I suspect he knows all that can be known. (And I know the rest.)

Signor V.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/05/12 03:11 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

But I hate Standard Time! Guess it doesn't matter much in the long run, but I hated (when I did) waking up in the dark, and getting home in the dark. Soooo depressing!

Same here. I could've sworn that I remembered, years ago, that we stopped changing the clocks for awhile.

Signor V.

If I remember correctly, we didn't go back to Standard Time during the oil embargo in the 70's. It was suppose to save on lighting or some other nonsense. I remember kids waiting for the school bus in the dark.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/05/12 05:04 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: olivant

Don't forget to turn back your clocks tomorrow!

Got my power back tonight, but it's kinda funny how meaningless that is when you don't. Over 5 days, I've been up (or not) at all hours of the day/night, because time doesn't mean anything when you're stuck like that. Very weird situation.

But I hate Standard Time! Guess it doesn't matter much in the long run, but I hated (when I did) waking up in the dark, and getting home in the dark. Soooo depressing!

My grandfather was a coal miner, and in the Fall and Winter he would go down in the mines in the darkness of morning, and usually not come up until after dusk. The only time he would see sunshine was once a week.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/06/12 06:30 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My grandfather was a coal miner, and in the Fall and Winter he would go down in the mines in the darkness of morning, and usually not come up until after dusk. The only time he would see sunshine was once a week.

I wasn't a coal miner -- not even close. But even in the 2000's... I commuted to NYC for 3 years, and half the year it was dark at 7am grabbing the bus, and also dark again at 8pm+ getting home. You really want to kill yourself at that point, day after day, month after month!

I vote for getting rid of STANDARD time! What difference would it really make??

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/06/12 12:24 PM

My uncle was a coal miner....back in the days when the UK had miners

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/09/12 04:12 PM

Whilst continuing to recapture my lost youth, last night i took myself off to see the mighty Motorhead for the umpteenth time. Still rocking after all these years, they did what they always have done. Completely blow my hearing for the next 4 days

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/11/12 01:52 AM

How come Disability people can't seem to park between the lines; where the blue stripes are
There are a few wehappyh items, but I'm sure you have the resources for felled trees.///// the webesitem,

carry On, MC

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/11/12 02:06 AM

^^ I want what he's drinking.

Posted By: 123JoeSchmo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/11/12 02:18 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Whilst continuing to recapture my lost youth, last night i took myself off to see the mighty Motorhead for the umpteenth time. Still rocking after all these years, they did what they always have done. Completely blow my hearing for the next 4 days

You Brits have created some of the greatest music known to man within the last fifty years. I'm just sorry you all have to up with One Direction

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/11/12 06:55 PM

I have to cancel my email settings for change dot org. It used to be a good site to keep track of social injustices and whatnot, but I just got one from a guy who's disgruntled because he has to work at Target on Thanksgiving. So he's taken to the Internet to protest.

That's an injustice?

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school

.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 01:17 AM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

I have to cancel my email settings for change dot org. It used to be a good site to keep track of social injustices and whatnot, but I just got one from a guy who's disgruntled because he has to work at Target on Thanksgiving. So he's taken to the Internet to protest.

That's an injustice?

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school

.

Unless he's a Pilgrim, his ass better be in Target on turkey night. Nonetheless, it's kind of disappointing that the ugly tentacles of Black Friday have finally extended into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 01:33 AM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

I have to cancel my email settings for change dot org. It used to be a good site to keep track of social injustices and whatnot, but I just got one from a guy who's disgruntled because he has to work at Target on Thanksgiving. So he's taken to the Internet to protest.

That's an injustice?

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school

.

That's an unfair statement, pb.

The ugly almighty dollar has taken over common decency. I've worked at WalMart and when old man Walton was alive something like this would NEVER be allowed. Walton, and his company prided themselves on family values. They've dropped that and now lead the charge to dupe customers from their money. It's sickening to me. Dunno who is worse, though .... the customers who will knock down and step over each other in an attempt to buy a HD tv for $150 or the corporate wholesalers who allow this stampede to intrude on family time during the big holiday.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 02:08 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

^^ I want what he's drinking.

You can't trust that internet. It does some strange things.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 02:39 AM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school

.

Really? So, everyone who has a retail job is an underachieving drop-out? My nephew lives in Virginia and graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in business. He was offered a well-paying job in asset protection with Target when he graduated a few years ago. He took the job because it was a poor economy. Thanks to the fact that he lives five hours away and works like an ungodly number of hours at this time of year (and doesn't make overtime because he's "management"), he has been unable to have a Thanksgiving or a Christmas with his family. Thank God he got a new job a few years ago, and for the first time since he graduated college, he's going to be with us for Thanksgiving.

I am disgusted by the demands that the stores put on their employees over the holidays. These workers deserve to be with their families and enjoy their time. The stores open earlier and earlier every year. I heard that one of them (WalMart?) is opening at 8:00 on Thanksgiving night!

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 06:18 AM

I remember once I went shopping on Thanksgiving afternoon in K mart. Are they still in business? The last I heard they were closing many branches. I remember the daughter of the family I was spending the Thanksgiving day with, was really sorry for the those working that shift. And I was like why even go shopping after all we have eaten?

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 06:46 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

I have to cancel my email settings for change dot org. It used to be a good site to keep track of social injustices and whatnot, but I just got one from a guy who's disgruntled because he has to work at Target on Thanksgiving. So he's taken to the Internet to protest.

That's an injustice?

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school

.

That's an unfair statement, pb.

The ugly almighty dollar has taken over common decency. I've worked at WalMart and when old man Walton was alive something like this would NEVER be allowed. Walton, and his company prided themselves on family values. They've dropped that and now lead the charge to dupe customers from their money. It's sickening to me. Dunno who is worse, though .... the customers who will knock down and step over each other in an attempt to buy a HD tv for $150 or the corporate wholesalers who allow this stampede to intrude on family time during the big holiday.

AMEN!!!

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I am disgusted by the demands that the stores put on their employees over the holidays. These workers deserve to be with their families and enjoy their time. The stores open earlier and earlier every year. I heard that one of them (WalMart?) is opening at 8:00 on Thanksgiving night!

AMEN!!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/12/12 04:02 PM

Originally Posted By: 123JoeSchmo

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Whilst continuing to recapture my lost youth, last night i took myself off to see the mighty Motorhead for the umpteenth time. Still rocking after all these years, they did what they always have done. Completely blow my hearing for the next 4 days

You Brits have created some of the greatest music known to man within the last fifty years. I'm just sorry you all have to up with One Direction

Awful band. Manafactured crap. Very popular with teenage girls though apparently....unlike Motorhead

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 01:38 PM

I saw the guy from a new show called "Catfish" on Leno last night, all about people who go online pretending to be someone else. The guy who makes the show actually had an online relationship with a woman who was pretending to be 14 different people. This guy is a professional photographer, and he was contacted by a "young woman" who was painting some of his work. He then started a friendship with her, then began an online romantic relationship with her "older sister". He also chatted online with her parents, friends and other family members. Turned out, it was one woman pretending to be all of them. He started with his own, but also does episodes about other people being taken in by their online relationships.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 02:37 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

If the guy wanted holidays off he should have stayed in school.

That's an unfair statement, pb.

Completely unfair of me, SC. I was having a bad day Sunday and I'm embarrassed by it in hindsight. My 17 year old son was driving me crazy about his car; the Giants were getting embarrassed by the Bengals; and my 83 year old father was over and acting like he was 17 himself. Eldercare is especially difficult when the elder is as healthy as a horse, yet irascible socially. So I'm sorry if you were offended. I really am. I forgot that you worked at WalMart. And even if I didn't know it, it was still obnoxious of me

.

You guys know that I was a Teamster for 25 years; a steward, and then later a delegate for many of those years. So the idea of management making people work on holidays against their will is anathema to me. But sadly, unions are dying.

Now I don't want to get political here because the Democrats have been responsible for plenty of mishaps in this country, But the decline of unions in America is due in no small part to the Republicans and their war on organized labor. It's revolting. Take away a fair wage, take away the middle class. It's simple math, really.

And don't get me started on "Black Friday." But in all fairness to the stores, the idiotic consumers who run away from their Thanksgiving tables at 8 o'clock to save a hundred bucks on a PlayStation are just as much to blame. Fuckin idiots

.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 03:28 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

I forgot that you worked at WalMart. And even if I didn't know it, it was still obnoxious of me

.

I am not offended. I dislike WalMart .... almost HATE them. The only reason I posted that was to show how reverently Sam Walton was felt about by older employees. He'll be rolling over in his grave when WalMart stores open on Thanksgiving Day this year. (He used to pride himself that he closed all his stores on three days every year .... days set aside for family. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Sunday).

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 03:34 PM

But would you agree that frenzied consumers are also part of the problem?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 03:36 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

But would you agree that frenzied consumers are also part of the problem?

Yes. I wrote that in my original post on this subject.

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/13/12 06:23 PM

I remember hearing a boss tell his workers-

"YOU ASKED FOR THE JOB WHEN YOU CAME HERE... DIDN'T YOU"

Our workplace is open 24/7 so we know about holidays.We ask who would like to cover the time, and then we try and split things up so you get one or the other day each year.
We may even split shifts so no one gets stuck the whole day. Like people with kids may get the morning shifts and then work later at night after the kids have had their day. And those with grandchildren work the mornings and then have the afternoon to share with their families when they come to visit.

We give extra $$ and then extra days off for those that do work the big days like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Some like the $$ other like the extra time off.

We laugh at the non Christians who must have both days off no matter what and then they MUST have their own religion's days off also. But people who do nothing but take, take, take, usually don't last long....co-workers have a way of getting even with them!

I say a prayer for all that work during these time. What would it be like to be taken to a hospital and find it closed or you got 3rd rate care from some poor sap who got stuck working or was low man on the totem pole.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/15/12 08:27 AM

My wife reminded me yesterday that it is less than 6 weeks till Christmas. I suppose i had better start thinking about feeling festive

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/15/12 10:52 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My wife reminded me yesterday that it is less than 6 weeks till Christmas. I suppose i had better start thinking about feeling festive

Hold off until December 15. You don't want to peak too soon.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/16/12 12:48 PM

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/16/12 02:34 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

What will Limbaugh do now!

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/16/12 05:27 PM

Can't say i've ever had one..

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/16/12 07:12 PM

I never really cared for Twinkies, Devil Dogs and Yo-Hos (or whatever they were). As long as TastyKake stays in business, I'll be fine.

Posted By: Just Lou

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/16/12 07:49 PM

Life expectancy in the U.S. just increased by a couple of years.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:22 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

One by one, our old friends are gone...only Little Debbie is left, because she always made money for her partners.

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:33 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

One by one, our old friends are gone...only Little Debbie is left, because she always made money for her partners.

Tastykakes too!

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:34 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I never really cared for Twinkies, Devil Dogs and Yo-Hos (or whatever they were). As long as TastyKake stays in business, I'll be fine.

Yeah I agree Coffeecakes, butterscotch krimpets the candycakes with peanutbutter whatever they're called

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:47 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

One by one, our old friends are gone...only Little Debbie is left, because she always made money for her partners.

We used to run coffee over the border... in styrofoam cups owned by your father.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:54 AM

seen this on FB today...LOL

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 01:57 AM

lol - Mig! If Dorito's tank stoners are REALLY screwed!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 02:10 AM

That was funny Mark.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 08:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

lol - Mig! If Dorito's tank stoners are REALLY screwed!

Lets just hope Taco Bell doesn't go out of business either.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 09:03 PM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: Mark

lol - Mig! If Dorito's tank stoners are REALLY screwed!

Lets just hope Taco Bell doesn't go out of business either.

lol - you always have Lucky Charms!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 10:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

One by one, our old friends are gone...only Little Debbie is left, because she always made money for her partners.

We used to run coffee over the border... in styrofoam cups owned by your father.

I hoped that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man I'm willing to do whatever's necessary to -- keep on making Twinkies.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/17/12 10:27 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: SC

No more Twinkies. They're going out of business.

One by one, our old friends are gone...only Little Debbie is left, because she always made money for her partners.

We used to run coffee over the border... in styrofoam cups owned by your father.

I hoped that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man I'm willing to do whatever's necessary to -- keep on making Twinkies.

Then we are agreed. The traffic in snack cakes will be permitted, but controlled -- and Dolly Madison will give up protection in the East -- and there will be the piece of cake.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/18/12 12:15 AM

When I meet with Dolly Madison, should I insist that all of his bakers have clean hands?

Mention it;don't insist.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/18/12 03:04 AM

According to the Christian Science Monitor, while food producers ConAgra and Flowers Food, the American company behind Nature Valley granola, have expressed interest along with Little Debbie baker McKee Foods, Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo may hold the inside track.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/18/12 02:14 PM

But I must have strict assurance from Little Debbie -- as time goes by and her bakeries become busier, will she attempt any individual vendetta?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/18/12 04:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

But I must have strict assurance from Little Debbie -- as time goes by and her bakeries become busier, will she attempt any individual vendetta?

We don't need to give assurances as if we were lawyers.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/18/12 08:51 PM

One of the saddest things I've ever heard. A parade float of wounded veterans and their wives were going to a banquet in their honor when their float crossed over train tracks. The warning lights flashed 7 seconds before they crossed, and the freight train bearing down on them was unable to stop before hitting them. Four were killed and 16 hospitalized.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/warning-signals...ory?id=17748002

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/19/12 12:29 AM

OMG, that's IS so sad.

As if it wasn't enough for them to be bearing the scars of war. Boy, that kind of incident really makes you ask why.

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/19/12 10:52 AM

Hip Hop Style in Menswear

Quote:

Mr. Guy, now 33, left hip-hop behind, both in his style and his soundtrack, but plenty of his generation didn’t, including Dao-Yi Chow of Public School and Ouigi Theodore of the Brooklyn Circus, two designers of more traditional men’s clothing still eager to preserve the hip-hop spirit of their younger years.

“It’s definitely a badge of honor, as well as one that you wear carefully,” said Mr. Chow, 38, who began his fashion career in marketing at Sean John, the label founded by Sean Combs. He told a story of a recent collaborative project in which he proposed including a five-panel cap, but was met with resistance, being told, “it feels a little too hip-hop.”

“There’s a negative connotation in the fashion world I’m in now, the CFDA world — after all these years they have some crazy idea that it’s still baggy jeans and big logos,” Mr. Chow said.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/20/12 11:36 PM

I don't think I would ever consider purchasing such a vehicle but it is impressive to get 123hp from 1 liter displacement.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/20/12 11:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

I don't think I would ever consider purchasing such a vehicle but it is impressive to get 123hp from 1 liter displacement.

I don't think it's too bad. I much prefer compact cars to any of the larger cars. Plus, I like red.

3 cylinder though? Are there any other cars with 3 cylinders?

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/20/12 11:52 PM

The Geo Metro had 3 cylinders but this is Ford's first stab at it.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/20/12 11:57 PM

I drive 60-80 miles/day on commute so I want something large and comfortable. I intend to buy something new in the next 3-4 months and am leaning towards SUV or pickup. But these smaller cars will be important for the CAFE standards.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/21/12 12:12 PM

I recently purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT; traded in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The sticker advertises 39 mpg hwy, the 2010 was 32 mpg hwy. Two days after I bought it, I read that the EPA is investigating Hyundai/Kia for falsely stating mpg. Criminal charges are possible and even rebates to consumers. When I bought the 2010 (new), I tracked the mpg for a year and averages 31 mpg. After four tankfuls the 2013 is doing the same. I'm building my case.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/21/12 12:39 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I recently purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT; traded in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The sticker advertises 39 mpg hwy, the 2010 was 32 mpg hwy. Two days after I bought it, I read that the EPA is investigating Hyundai/Kia for falsely stating mpg. Criminal charges are possible and even rebates to consumers. When I bought the 2010 (new), I tracked the mpg for a year and averages 31 mpg. After four tankfuls the 2013 is doing the same. I'm building my case.

I don't get it. If it advertises 39, and yours is now 31 how could this be bad?

Posted By: Danito

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/21/12 02:29 PM

Original geschrieben von: afsaneh77

Original geschrieben von: MaryCas

I recently purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT; traded in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The sticker advertises 39 mpg hwy, the 2010 was 32 mpg hwy. Two days after I bought it, I read that the EPA is investigating Hyundai/Kia for falsely stating mpg. Criminal charges are possible and even rebates to consumers. When I bought the 2010 (new), I tracked the mpg for a year and averages 31 mpg. After four tankfuls the 2013 is doing the same. I'm building my case.

I don't get it. If it advertises 39, and yours is now 31 how could this be bad?

For a moment I thought the same, because here in Germany we count the liters per 100 km - the less the better. But with miles per gallon, it's just the opposite, unless your goal is to consume as much gas per mile as possible.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/21/12 02:35 PM

Originally Posted By: Danito

Originally Posted By: afsaneh77

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I recently purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT; traded in my 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The sticker advertises 39 mpg hwy, the 2010 was 32 mpg hwy. Two days after I bought it, I read that the EPA is investigating Hyundai/Kia for falsely stating mpg. Criminal charges are possible and even rebates to consumers. When I bought the 2010 (new), I tracked the mpg for a year and averages 31 mpg. After four tankfuls the 2013 is doing the same. I'm building my case.

I don't get it. If it advertises 39, and yours is now 31 how could this be bad?

For a moment I thought the same, because here in Germany we count the liters per 100 km - the less the better. But with miles per gallon, it's just the opposite, unless your goal is to consume as much gas per mile as possible.

Yeah, that's what we do as well. So that's why I'm confused.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/21/12 09:39 PM

So Robert Kennedy's son Douglas tried to take his newborn son out of the hospital for some "fresh air". This is strictly forbidden by hospital policy and all newborns have an ankle bracelet which sounds an alarm if someone tries to remove them from the ward.

When Douglas Kennedy's action triggered the alarm, two nurses tried to stop him. He shoved one and kicked another while trying to back out the door, with the baby in his arms, and it was all caught on surveillance tape. The local district attorney pressed criminal charges of endangering the welfare of a child and physical harassment of the nurses.

Not only was he acquitted of all charges, but the district attorney was chastised by the judge! He said that the nurses overreacted and that it was obvious he was just taking the baby out for a stroll and not trying to kidnap him.

This is a disgrace. It was against the rules, but I guess the Kennedy family doesn't have to follow rules! And for the judge to scold the nurses and the DA! I wonder how much he was paid off??

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/22/12 05:52 PM

Coming soon to a store near you?:

Store mannequins are meant to catch your eye. Soon, you may catch theirs.

Fashion brands are deploying mannequins equipped with the same technology used to identify airport terrorists to watch over shoppers in their stores. Retailers are introducing the EyeSee, sold by Italian mannequin maker Almax SpA, to glean data on customers much as online merchants are able to do.

The EyeSee looks ordinary enough on the outside, with its slender polystyrene frame, blank face and improbable pose. Inside, it's no dummy. A camera embedded in one eye feeds data into facial-recognition software much like that used by law enforcement authorities. It logs the age, gender and race of passers-by.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news.../#ixzz2CyVuL6kn

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/27/12 06:22 PM

Hey everyone, what's up?

I'm ok. Still got a long way to go but I'm slowly getting there.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/27/12 06:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Longneck

Hey everyone, what's up?

I'm ok. Still got a long way to go but I'm slowly getting there.

Hey LN. Long time. What do you mean? Is everything okay?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/27/12 06:30 PM

Originally Posted By: Longneck

Hey everyone, what's up?

I'm ok. Still got a long way to go but I'm slowly getting there.

LN,

Nice to see you back. Are you ok?

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/27/12 08:11 PM

Hi LN

Hope all is ok. How is that precious baby girl of yours? welcome back.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/30/12 09:59 PM

Baby Dylan is 1 month old today.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/30/12 10:41 PM

Welcome back Longneck! Hope all is well!

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/01/12 03:49 PM

http://www.amctv.com/games/movie-challenge/all-quizzes

Great movie quizzes including Godfather, Goodfellas & Donnie Brasco.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 12:26 AM

I actually saw a TLC show about this. It's called the "Tacky Light Tour" in Richmond, VA. The Christmas lights are incredible, in a wonderfully tacky way! Some of these people put 500.000 lights out!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 02:12 AM

Speaking of tacky. Bazooka Joe Bubblegum is coming to and end. It's being discontinued. How many of you remember it?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 02:28 AM

That was such a treat as a kid, a must at the candy store, back when there was candy for a penny, and there were candy stores. Soda fountain/candy store, it was the best place in the world for a kid.

BTW, they have a website if you want to check out the lights, here's the link:

http://www.richmond.com/events/tacky-lights-tour/

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 02:33 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Speaking of tacky. Bazooka Joe Bubblegum is coming to and end. It's being discontinued. How many of you remember it?

Sorry to hear it's ending. It was my all-time favorite bubble gum and had its own personal corny comic strip inside. Double Bubble or Big League Chew is no match.

When I coached t-ball about 13 years ago, I had a player, named Joe, whom I called Bazooka Joe. He's in college now and the nickname stuck.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 03:08 AM

Originally Posted By: Mark

http://www.amctv.com/games/movie-challenge/all-quizzes

Great movie quizzes including Godfather, Goodfellas & Donnie Brasco.

Pretty cool Mark. I took the GF & GF II quiz and didn't do too badly but got a few wrong.

Some that I didn't know.
I saved it to my favorites and will play around with it. I like the movie (& classic music) quizzes.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 03:10 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Speaking of tacky. Bazooka Joe Bubblegum is coming to and end. It's being discontinued. How many of you remember it?

Wow, first twinkies now Bazooka. Bazooka has been around forever. Can't say I ate a lot of bubble gum in general but that's a classic. I think it was only a penny when I was a kid (or was it a nickel?) LOL

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 03:11 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

That was such a treat as a kid, a must at the candy store, back when there was candy for a penny, and there were candy stores. Soda fountain/candy store, it was the best place in the world for a kid.

BTW, they have a website if you want to check out the lights, here's the link:

http://www.richmond.com/events/tacky-lights-tour/

Speaking of soda fountains (which I remember well. Many department stores had them when I was a kid). Does anyone remember an icecream soda? I don't see them anymore, only milkshakes.

TIS

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 03:29 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

That was such a treat as a kid, a must at the candy store, back when there was candy for a penny, and there were candy stores. Soda fountain/candy store, it was the best place in the world for a kid.

BTW, they have a website if you want to check out the lights, here's the link:

http://www.richmond.com/events/tacky-lights-tour/

Speaking of soda fountains (which I remember well. Many department stores had them when I was a kid). Does anyone remember an icecream soda? I don't see them anymore, only milkshakes.

TIS

I do my Gran used to make us it with cream soda when i was a kid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_soda

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 10:26 PM

What about an egg cream?? My dad made the best!

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 10:48 PM

http://michigantoday.umich.edu/story.php?id=8404
http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/alumnus/archives/2008/05/remember_drakes.html

It's been a while since I was in Drake's as they closed shortly after I graduated from college but Drake's used to have ice cream sodas.

Zingerman's still has soda fountains but I'm not sure they have (real) egg cream. I don't go there a lot because it is always super busy and you could get diabetes just inhaling the smells of all the sweets.
http://www.zingermansdeli.com/next-door/barista-drinks
http://www.eatlikenoone.com/boylan-soda-fountains.htm

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 10:50 PM

What about some Raspberry Sherbet

Posted By: Five_Felonies

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 11:01 PM

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

What about some Raspberry Sherbet

thats only good for 5 year old brats with sore throats

for some real man shit, rootbeer floats with haggen daz vanilla bean ice cream and stewarts root bber!

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 11:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Five_Felonies

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

What about some Raspberry Sherbet

thats only good for 5 year old brats with sore throats

for some real man shit, rootbeer floats with haggen daz vanilla bean ice cream and stewarts root bber!

Raspberry Sherbet I haven't had that in years dunno where that came from but wouldn't mind haveing some right now lol

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/12 11:57 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

http://michigantoday.umich.edu/story.php?id=8404
http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/alumnus/archives/2008/05/remember_drakes.html

It's been a while since I was in Drake's as they closed shortly after I graduated from college but Drake's used to have ice cream sodas.

Zingerman's still has soda fountains but I'm not sure they have (real) egg cream. I don't go there a lot because it is always super busy and you could get diabetes just inhaling the smells of all the sweets.
http://www.zingermansdeli.com/next-door/barista-drinks
http://www.eatlikenoone.com/boylan-soda-fountains.htm

I don't know that I've heard of Drakes but it sure looks like a quaint place of the past.

I remember most drug stores and Department stores had a soda fountain.

Tho I was too young to remember, when my brother was little my mom was shopping and took him to the soda fountain in the department store. Apparently they had someone fixing the whipped cream machine. They asked my brother a few times if they could test it out by adding more whipped cream to his milk shake. Heck yea!!!

They story stuck in my family forever for some reason.

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/04/12 12:16 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Tho I was too young to remember, when my brother was little my mom was shopping and took him to the soda fountain in the department store. Apparently they had someone fixing the whipped cream machine. They asked my brother a few times if they could test it out by adding more whipped cream to his milk shake. Heck yea!!!

They story stuck in my family forever for some reason.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/04/12 01:19 AM

Around here we had T&Sons up on the Square. My wife used to go there as a teenager. It closed several years ago. No we have a coupl eof ice cream shops, but hey have tables; you don't get to sit at the counter.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/04/12 03:55 PM

We have this place here, i used to love going there as a kid

www.marktoney.co.uk

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/04/12 11:14 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

We have this place here, i used to love going there as a kid

www.marktoney.co.uk

Yogi, I pictured you older than that.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/05/12 02:52 PM

I am talking mental age MC.....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/05/12 08:28 PM

I posted this on the WD thread but thought I'd post here too. Boy the Long Island people are really "out there" aren't they?

Some guy shoots his GF because she didn't think a Zombie world (aka Walking Dead) was possible.

TIS

A Monday argument over the cable television show The Walking Dead ended with a Long Island man firing a bullet into the back of his girlfriend because she would not take the possibility of a real zombie attack seriously.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Nassau County police Detective Lt. Raymond Cote said that 26-year-old Jared Gurman had shot his girlfriend, Jessica Gelderman, with a .22-caliber rifle resulting in a pierced lung, shattered rib and pierced diaphragm, according to WNBC.

“He feels strongly about the possibility that some military mishap could occur causing some tragic consequence,” Cote explained.

Raw Story (http://s.tt/1vZlO)

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 04:13 AM

I call on all you New Yorkers to be on the lookout for my younger son this weekend. His buddy's mom is presently in New york on business and she graciously got an additional room for her son and my son. The boys will be taking the train into the city tomorrow morning and spending time taking in the sights and sounds of the season throughout Manhattan.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 04:56 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I call on all you New Yorkers to be on the lookout for my younger son this weekend.

I hope they have a good time! Not sure how old they are, but it's a great place to explore at (almost) any age. I assume they're not NYC newbs, tho, right?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 07:12 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I call on all you New Yorkers to be on the lookout for my younger son this weekend.

I hope they have a good time! Not sure how old they are, but it's a great place to explore at (almost) any age. I assume they're not NYC newbs, tho, right?

My boy is 17 and his buddy just turned 18. They've both been to NYC several times, but this is the first time with three days of independence. They're meeting his buddy's mom for dinner tonight. They'll undoubtedly have a great time this weekend. I'll text him periodically to make sure he's okay (he last let me know they were hanging out in Times Square).

I wasn't crazy about him missing two days of school, but he's doing well in class, working 20-24 hours a week, and keeping up with baseball training, so my wife and I felt the little bastard deserved this trip.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 07:31 PM

Kly,

I am sure they'll have a great time. There is so much to see/do and so many places to eat with great food. Plus, what a feeling of independence in the big city. He sounds like a great/smart kid. I'm sure he'll be fine.

I LOVE NYC.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 08:06 PM

He's got a good head on his shoulders, but really loves a good time. His buddy is the same way.

I should add as a sidenote that my son's senior class did their voting for class night awards, and they voted him as "Best Eyes." His brother won this two years ago too. It isn't exactly "most likely to succeed, but we'll take what we get.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 08:08 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

He's got a good head on his shoulders, but really loves a good time. His buddy is the same way.

I should add as a sidenote that my son's senior class did their voting for class night awards, and they voted him as "Best Eyes." His brother won this two years ago too. It isn't exactly "most likely to succeed, but we'll take what we get.

Well, that's nice. But the question is, does he take after his mother or his father eh??

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 08:32 PM

I hope your boys have alot of fun in NYC. Making great memories.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/12 08:34 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

He's got a good head on his shoulders, but really loves a good time. His buddy is the same way.

I should add as a sidenote that my son's senior class did their voting for class night awards, and they voted him as "Best Eyes." His brother won this two years ago too. It isn't exactly "most likely to succeed, but we'll take what we get.

Well, that's nice. But the question is, does he take after his mother or his father eh??

TIS

The good head on his shoulders is from mom, who has striking green eyes. My eyes, like those of my kids, are blue, but I've never won anything for mine, so I'll give my bride the credit.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/07/12 02:59 AM

Kly, my wife's eyes are green just as are those of one of my daughters. I could stare into them all day.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/07/12 03:06 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Kly, my wife's eyes are green just as are those of one of my daughters. I could stare into them all day.

Ahh, you too are blessed, oli. Is she a Pittsburgh girl?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/07/12 03:44 AM

My second wife (R.I.P.) had awesome green eyes. They'd almost change to a gold color when she got angry. Gotta love those Irish girls.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/07/12 03:49 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Kly, my wife's eyes are green just as are those of one of my daughters. I could stare into them all day.

Ahh, you too are blessed, oli. Is she a Pittsburgh girl?

No. From Mississippi originally, but was raised in Texas.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/07/12 10:55 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

My second wife (R.I.P.) had awesome green eyes. They'd almost change to a gold color when she got angry. Gotta love those Irish girls.

My green-eyed wife is Italian.

Well, three of us married girls with green eyes. Is there a fourth out there?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/08/12 02:54 AM

Kly, what a great weekend he'll have. And what a perfect time of year, too. Hope he gets to the tree in Rockefeller Center. The city is so beautifully dressed up right now.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/08/12 03:13 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Kly, what a great weekend he'll have. And what a perfect time of year, too. Hope he gets to the tree in Rockefeller Center. The city is so beautifully dressed up right now.

I'm sure he's having a ball, and I'd bet he was at Rockefeller Center. I heard from him last night and know that they hung out at Times Square and the Village.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/08/12 03:32 AM

My daughter is living in Chelsea now and she loves it. It's such a great place to be (especially if someone else is paying the bills lol). She went to The City Bakery in the Village the other day and hasn't stopped raving about it.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/08/12 06:07 AM

Today is my baby girls 29th birthday. Happy Birthday Becky.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/10/12 02:26 PM

My wife and 3 oldest offspring all have brown eyes. The youngest, my little devil Matty has blue eyes like his old man. I have no idea of the significance of all this...i am just glad we all have eyes that work properly

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/10/12 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My wife and 3 oldest offspring all have brown eyes. The youngest, my little devil Matty has blue eyes like his old man. I have no idea of the significance of all this...i am just glad we all have eyes that work properly

Like you, Yogi, I too am among the 8% of the global population sporting baby blues. Scientists theorize that all of us with blue eyes have descended from a single person, who lived 10,000 years ago near the Black Sea. This person was the first to exhibit the genetic mutation that resulted in blue eyes.

This gene doesn't create blue eyes, but blocks or disables the gene which made all of humanity's eyes brown prior to the arrival of our old friend from the Black Sea, who must have been regarded as a freak.

Scientists have an idea when and how blue eyes came into the world, but there are different thories as to why. Some argue that the European climate has been responsible for the deviation of physical characteristics, (eyes, hair color, skin color), which is unique to those, who've descended from early Europeans. Others feel the genetic mutations represent evolution's way of of creating distinguishing physical attributes through mutation for mating and procreation. Features such as blonde or red hair, fair skin and blue eyes emerged as a way to create sexual attraction within the species.

So you and Matty should walk with a lot of pride, Yogi.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/10/12 05:54 PM

When my oldest was born, the nurses used to double-check our bracelets to make sure that they hadn't brought me the wrong baby. I'm quite dark, dark hair (well, before it went white), brown eyes, olive skin. My daughter was blonde and blue-eyed. I thought they would change, but she's such a mutt that she stayed fair, although her hair eventually darkened when she was about 12 or 13. My other daughter got the brown hair and brown eyes.

My mother and I are dark, but my dad was lighter with green eyes. My husband is a big redhead with green eyes, but his dad was dark with green eyes. My MIL is the whitest person I know, with light brown hair and blue eyes. It was genetic bingo!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/10/12 05:59 PM

I come from a totally brown eyed Italian family (both sides). Of course today, with my generation and after, marrying someone other than Italian, I know there are some blue or green eyed relatives.

However, back in my parents day, if any kid was born with blue or green eyes, I think they'd blame the milkman and there w/b hell to pay.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/11/12 12:56 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My wife and 3 oldest offspring all have brown eyes. The youngest, my little devil Matty has blue eyes like his old man. I have no idea of the significance of all this...i am just glad we all have eyes that work properly

Like you, Yogi, I too am among the 8% of the global population sporting baby blues. Scientists theorize that all of us with blue eyes have descended from a single person, who lived 10,000 years ago near the Black Sea. This person was the first to exhibit the genetic mutation that resulted in blue eyes.

This gene doesn't create blue eyes, but blocks or disables the gene which made all of humanity's eyes brown prior to the arrival of our old friend from the Black Sea, who must have been regarded as a freak.

Scientists have an idea when and how blue eyes came into the world, but there are different thories as to why. Some argue that the European climate has been responsible for the deviation of physical characteristics, (eyes, hair color, skin color), which is unique to those, who've descended from early Europeans. Others feel the genetic mutations represent evolution's way of of creating distinguishing physical attributes through mutation for mating and procreation. Features such as blonde or red hair, fair skin and blue eyes emerged as a way to create sexual attraction within the species.

So you and Matty should walk with a lot of pride, Yogi.

As should you then Klyd. Guess it is our Celtic heritage fighting through

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 05:13 PM

It's 12:12 on 12/12/12

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 06:37 PM

It's Olive Oyl's measurement's day 12/12/12.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 08:01 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

It's Olive Oyl's measurement's day 12/12/12.

Or one of those Enzyte commercials.

Dream on...

Signor V.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 08:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: SC

It's Olive Oyl's measurement's day 12/12/12.

Or one of those Enzyte commercials.

Dream on...

No way I'm cutting off 2 inches just to make the date more significant.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 10:29 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: SC

It's Olive Oyl's measurement's day 12/12/12.

Or one of those Enzyte commercials.

Dream on...

Pictures and a tape measure please, PM

No way I'm cutting off 2 inches just to make the date more significant.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/12/12 10:30 PM

Somehow I F'd up the previous quote thingy. Technology sucks.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/13/12 01:51 AM

For Gina and other "Princess Bride" fans, Mandy Patinkin was being interviewed on "Good Day New York" this morning. They were trying to get information out of him about the upcoming season finale of Homeland and one of the anchors jumped up and ran off. He had just received a message that his wife was in labor. Mandy refused to speak about himself any more, just wanted to ask about the baby. He said it was the most exciting show he had ever been on!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/13/12 02:01 PM

Did my good deed of the year last night at work when a little old fella strolled into the hospital for a clinic appointment at one in the morning. Bless him, he did not know what day it was and could only remember his name and the first line of his addy. This is where i came on the scene and was delighted to find the name of the place he was saying was the sheltered accomadation at the end of my street. The poor old bugger was going to try and walk home in the freezing cold, but i ran him home in the car and made sure he got in okay. A nice old fella, i am going to pop along later and check he is okay. Good deeds like this will not go unnoticed by Santy i am sure

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/13/12 04:03 PM

Good for you, Yogi. You're sure to get an extra present in your stocking.

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/13/12 06:20 PM

My daughter is doing well, she's 3 and a half now!

I get her every other week.

Looking for work, but I have been making some money from writing stories.

In my own apartment, and in January might move again, back with the love of my life, (not my ex-wife). so all is pretty good.

Face is swollen from a tooth that needs a root canal, but less painful than a few days ago. I am going to another dentist tomorrow to see if I can have them to a root canal instead of pulling it just because I can't pay up front...

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/13/12 07:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Longneck

My daughter is doing well, she's 3 and a half now!

Holy smokes!! Time is going by so fast. She'll be a teenager and dating before you know it. Please post a pic of your little angel if you can.

Posted By: Don Smitty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 01:23 AM

Their is evil in the world.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 05:41 AM

Dear Lord, now there was a shooting at the Excalibur Hotel in Vegas tonight. I hope this doesn't become a trend.

TIS

http://www.8newsnow.com/story/20351472/2-confirmed-shot-at-excalibur-hotel

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 05:29 PM

Breaking now, Hillary Clinton apparently fainted at home and has a concussion.

Don't know the details.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 08:32 PM

She was dehydrated from a stomach virus and fainted, TIS.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 09:23 PM

Unbelievable!

Okla. teen arrested in school shooting plot

Quote:

Associated Press – 2 hrs 12 mins ago

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma high school student is in custody on charges he plotted to bomb and shoot students at the Bartlesville High School auditorium on the same day 26 people were shot and killed at an elementary school in Connecticut.

Police arrested 18-year-old Sammie Eaglebear Chavez at about 4:30 a.m. Friday after learning of the alleged plot Thursday.

An arrest affidavit says Chavez tried to convince other students to help him lure students into the auditorium, chain the doors shut and start shooting. The Tulsa World reports that authorities say Chavez threatened to kill students who didn't help.

The Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise reports Chavez planned to detonate bombs at the doors as police arrived.

The school district says students were never in danger. Chavez is being held on $1 million bond.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 09:27 PM

Oh dear Lord!!

What is going on? I'm so glad he didn't get beyond the plotting stage. I'm guessing ALL schools will be on their toes (at least for a while).

Geoff I was just gonna post here asking where you have been and here you are.

Hope all is well.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/15/12 09:43 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Geoff I was just gonna post here asking where you have been and here you are.

Hope all is well.

All's well, thanks! Just been a busy time of year!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/16/12 01:12 AM

Local news reporting shooting at Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach CA. So far they don't know of any victims and police confirm 1 male suspect in custody and mall is on lock down.

What the hell is going on this weekend?

Hopefully the only shooter is in custody but good God, they are coming out of the woodwork.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/12 06:54 PM

Is everyone ready for the apocalypse on Friday (12/21)? I'm all set. Getting my hair done Thursday. I just need to find an outfit to wear.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/12 06:56 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I just need to find an outfit to wear.

Make sure it's fireproof.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/12 07:19 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Is everyone ready for the apocalypse on Friday (12/21)? I'm all set. Getting my hair done Thursday. I just need to find an outfit to wear.

TIS

We'll see!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/12 07:21 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I just need to find an outfit to wear.

Make sure it's fireproof.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/12 07:51 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I just need to find an outfit to wear.

Make sure it's fireproof.

That is very funny SC. I am not certain if by that remark you refer to the end being with FIRE or if you are saying....you know, that I'll be spending eternity downstairs as opposed to upstairs.

At any rate, I'll shop were they have a "fireproof" department just to be sure.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/18/12 10:03 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Is everyone ready for the apocalypse on Friday (12/21)? I'm all set. Getting my hair done Thursday. I just need to find an outfit to wear.

TIS

Me as well

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/18/12 05:03 PM

Ill be flying to Germany on Friday for Christmas, so hopefully the world doesn't end while im still in the air.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/18/12 05:04 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Ill be flying to Germany on Friday for Christmas, so hopefully the world doesn't end while im still in the air.

Look at it this way, you'll be closer to heaven. It might give you an edge.

Seriously, have a safe trip DeNiro. You have family in Germany?

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/18/12 10:17 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Ill be flying to Germany on Friday for Christmas, so hopefully the world doesn't end while im still in the air.

Look at it this way, you'll be closer to heaven. It might give you an edge.

Seriously, have a safe trip DeNiro. You have family in Germany?

TIS

I don't believe in heaven TIS..

My girlfriend is German and we visit her family each year and spend Christmas time and the new year there..

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/19/12 01:51 PM

Actually i am on nights this week so there is a distinct possibility i could be in bed when it all comes down.

Now that's a bummer, i would much rather be with my family and friends at such a moment, who know's if i need them as a human shield or something??

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/22/12 10:01 PM

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/28/12 11:35 PM

US population will ring in the New Year by topping 315M on Jan. 1

Maybe it doesn't seem like it if you've been to the DMV or stuck in airport security recently, but the U.S. isn't growing as fast as it once was. However, that doesn't mean you don't have a whole bunch of people up in your space. The country’s population is projected to top 315 million on New Year's Day. That's a 0.73 percent increase in 2012, and while the world has a net gain of 2.37 persons born every second, only one every 17 seconds is coming from the U.S. Still, don’t rule out building that cabin in the woods to get away from it all: The 400-million mark will be reached shortly after 2050.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/09/13 08:42 PM

Father Tom Donovan, a parish priest in Springfield, Ill., telephoned 911 to report an emergency. Father Tom, his voice muffled, stated that he had been playing with handcuffs when he somehow cuffed and gagged himself, and needed help before it turned into a medical emergency. He was alone in the church.

Medics arrived to find Father Tom in an orange jumpsuit and wearing a leather bondage mask with a bar in his mouth.

He is now on indefinite leave from Bishop Paprocki, who made news earlier this year by proclaiming that voting Democratic places your eternal soul in serious jeopardy of damnation.

I imagine that Father Tom has made a full and heartfelt confession and as his penance probably received ten Hail Marys, five Our Fathers and a few whippings from the lash of Madame Lucretia.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/10/13 02:20 PM

Father Tom, really, what a naughty boy......

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/13 07:35 PM

I just received my Homeowners Insurance renewal. I'm very happy to know that I'm now covered for Volcanic Eruption....in South Jersey.

I'm also covered for theft of firearms up to $2,500. I don't own any, but I do have a Martin guitar valued at $2,500.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/13/13 09:51 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I do have a Martin guitar valued at $2,500.

welllll perhaps it may just fall off a truck and someone may file an insurance claim

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/14/13 05:34 PM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I do have a Martin guitar valued at $2,500.

welllll perhaps it may just fall off a truck and someone may file an insurance claim

Or the Guitar Bandito could break into my house and abscond with with my D-35. Then I might be forced to get a Gibson.

BTW, Martin turned 40 this year.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/13 06:50 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Then I might be forced to get a Gibson.

BTW, Martin turned 40 this year.

My Gibson Les Paul recently turned 35

I know SFTM hates them as much as I hate Fender, but I love them!

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/15/13 04:20 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Then I might be forced to get a Gibson.

BTW, Martin turned 40 this year.

My Gibson Les Paul recently turned 35

I know SFTM hates them as much as I hate Fender, but I love them!

Yes I do hate Gibsons with a seething passion lol thats why all my guitars are Fenders, aside from the acoustic and my newest one. Hell even the bass I bought a few months ago is based on the P-Bass.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 07:22 AM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Yes I do hate Gibsons with a seething passion lol thats why all my guitars are Fenders, aside from the acoustic and my newest one. Hell even the bass I bought a few months ago is based on the P-Bass.

Let me ask you something... do you have big/wide hands?

The reason I "hate" fenders is because I've always been uncomfortable with the wide necks. Gibsons (and Ricks) have nice, narrow necks. I have long fingers, but girly hands compared to lumberjacks and such lol. So the narrower necks are easier for me to play, and more comfortable. It's not a "hate" thing, cuz Fender is world-class Rock. I just have a hard time playing them.

And I would assume the same would be true if some monster-hand tried to play a Les Paul or 12-string Rick (like Lennon's)... if it's uncomfortable or difficult -- of course it'll be "hated"

Fender Jazz or Precision bass? "Hate" them! lol Too wide for me. But gimme a Höfner (or knock-off) Paul McCartney bass, and I'm happier than a pig in chit.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 08:04 AM

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 09:02 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Sweet!

I don't know how I didn't notice already, Mig -- probably because the last 3 months have been totally exhausting -- but Dylan was born the same day as my twin niece/nephew (5 years apart)! Day before Halloween.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 10:00 AM

I always wanted to play the guitar, being into rock music, but i have hands like shovels so it would be hard!!

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 10:15 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Yes I do hate Gibsons with a seething passion lol thats why all my guitars are Fenders, aside from the acoustic and my newest one. Hell even the bass I bought a few months ago is based on the P-Bass.

Let me ask you something... do you have big/wide hands?

The reason I "hate" fenders is because I've always been uncomfortable with the wide necks. Gibsons (and Ricks) have nice, narrow necks. I have long fingers, but girly hands compared to lumberjacks and such lol. So the narrower necks are easier for me to play, and more comfortable. It's not a "hate" thing, cuz Fender is world-class Rock. I just have a hard time playing them.

And I would assume the same would be true if some monster-hand tried to play a Les Paul or 12-string Rick (like Lennon's)... if it's uncomfortable or difficult -- of course it'll be "hated"

Fender Jazz or Precision bass? "Hate" them! lol Too wide for me. But gimme a Höfner (or knock-off) Paul McCartney bass, and I'm happier than a pig in chit.

Nah i don't have the biggest hands in the world. Fenders just have more comfortable necks to me, they feel more balanced, and aren't nearly as over priced as Gibson. Not to mention the weight difference between them. The fenders i do perfer to play have a shorter scale than gibsons anyway, gibson being a 24.75" and the fenders i use being 24".

With the bass its funny because when one of my bassist friends heard that i got it, he was shocked i didn't get a short scale bass that was closer to a regular guitar's scale, instead getting one that has a 34" scale.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/16/13 09:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Nice to see him growing up fast.

For the record last night I rolled over from my back to my tummy.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/13 09:11 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Nice to see him growing up fast.

For the record last night I rolled over from my back to my tummy.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/13 08:18 PM

Ok, at first glance I was reading that as Bob Dylan rolled over from his tummy to back.

Mig, they grow very very quickly. Enjoy every second.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/13 09:25 PM

I was looking at the Living Supercentenarian page on Wiki and i noticed that there are two people who where born on exactly the same day and are both still alive which i though was quite fascinating. Notice how women live the longest..

Yoshino Tanaka F 3 March 1900 112 years, 320 days Japan
Maria Candia F 3 March 1900 112 years, 320 days Italy

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/17/13 09:34 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Nice to see him growing up fast.

For the record last night I rolled over from my back to my tummy.

LOL!! Did you stretch and fart to? Dylan did

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/18/13 04:17 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Baby Dylan Rolled over from his tummy to his back tonight.

Nice to see him growing up fast.

For the record last night I rolled over from my back to my tummy.

LOL!! Did you stretch and fart to? Dylan did

At my age those things can be risky.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/19/13 05:43 AM

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/19/13 11:07 AM

I'm off to Florida for the week -- take care, everyone!

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/19/13 11:26 AM

What part of florida are you going too?

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/19/13 12:24 PM

Probably " the beach I heard it is wide open over there."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/19/13 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I'm off to Florida for the week -- take care, everyone!

Have a good time Geoff

.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/20/13 06:34 AM

Take care and have fun Geoffy.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/13 01:55 AM

A touching story from Italy. This loyal dog use to go to church every day with his owner. She recently died and upon hearing the church bells, "Ciccio" continues to go to church every day. The Priest doesn't have the heart to shoo him away.

Isn't that sweet?
(click arrow on picture for a couple more views)

TIS

http://now.msn.com/ciccio-the-german-shepherd-attends-church-every-day-since-owner-died

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/13 01:59 AM

I don't doubt for a minute that some animals grieve, too, when a loved one dies.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/13 04:39 AM

I'm sure you are right SC.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/13 02:39 PM

Most definitely!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/22/13 07:02 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

A touching story from Italy. This loyal dog use to go to church every day with his owner. She recently died and upon hearing the church bells, "Ciccio" continues to go to church every day. The Priest doesn't have the heart to shoo him away.

Isn't that sweet?
(click arrow on picture for a couple more views)

TIS

http://now.msn.com/ciccio-the-german-shepherd-attends-church-every-day-since-owner-died

I heard the dog gives one hell of a sermon.

As a very young boy I remember going to mass at the church that my dadattended when he was young. The priest's german shepherd casually strolled across the altar and lay down during the consecration. There was no reaction from the people as I found out this was a regular occurrence.

Before communion the priest leaned down to give the dog a good neck scratching.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/13 12:57 PM

My middle son Andrew is 13 today. Officially a teenager!!!!!

Happy birthday to him, he is a good lad,makes me laugh

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/13 04:12 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My middle son Andrew is 13 today. Officially a teenager!!!!!

Happy birthday to him, he is a good lad,makes me laugh

Teenager?

Oh boy, now the fun really starts.

Of course, I can only speak to teenage girls BUT some worries/concerns are the same with boys (driving, dating, etc).

Have fun Yogi!

Happy Birthday Andrew!!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/13 06:34 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My middle son Andrew is 13 today. Officially a teenager!!!!!

Happy birthday to him, he is a good lad,makes me laugh

Happy Birthday to Andrew.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/13 09:05 PM

Happy Birthday Andrew.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/29/13 11:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My middle son Andrew is 13 today. Officially a teenager!!!!!

Happy birthday to him, he is a good lad,makes me laugh

And may his first child be a masculine child....or Happy Birthday. Have your Dad buy you something expensive and useless.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 02:21 AM

Hope he had a great day, Yogi!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 10:49 AM

Thanks for the kind words gang, he did have a good day yes. Plenty of nice gifts and money to spend on himself. The only downside apparently was the fact he still had to go to school

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 11:35 AM

Just love him man. Not every child is loved believe me I know.

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 11:39 AM

A little American soccer history for you. The US was in the first men's world cup it was played in uragway in 1930. We finished 4th pretty good right.

When they arrived at the stadium everyone there including the players were frisked for weapons. Our teams nick name was "the shot putters"

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 12:16 PM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

A little American soccer history for you. The US was in the first men's world cup it was played in uragway in 1930. We finished 4th pretty good right.

When they arrived at the stadium everyone there including the players were frisked for weapons. Our teams nick name was "the shot putters"

The US also scored the first world cup Hat-Trick.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_FIFA_World_Cup_hat-tricks

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 02:57 PM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

Just love him man. Not every child is loved believe me I know.

Richie your posts make me really

sad cheer up man if you can

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 03:59 PM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

Just love him man. Not every child is loved believe me I know.

All my kids are well loved. Doing my best to make the next generation of my family a bunch of well balanced, successful and happy go-getters!!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 05:24 PM

Happy Birthday to my Son-in-law Frank today.

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/30/13 05:25 PM

The funny thing was that all my kids dig me. I am amazed by that. When I was young I was into doing my own thing. But I know I am definately the best Grandpa I even have hats that say so.

A story of me taking my then 3 kids to see star wars. I could not handle taking all of them to the movies.

So I take them all home. Then I take each one separately to see that movie.

That was easy but taking all of them to the movies at tge same time wasn't ,

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/13 10:18 PM

Hey New Yorkers! NY has many famous (or should I say infamous) neighborhoods. Are there any which are still predominantly Italian (excluding Little Italy)? If not, what are the ones that used to be after WWII, but have changed ethnicities or are quite a combination?

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/13 11:48 PM

I am from Italian Harlem.covered 104 street to 120 street 1and pleasant ave to third ave. the government thought they could destroy the heroin trade there so they threw down all the tenements and build the projects. They did not let the Italians into those projects. So most Italians moved into the Bronx. Then the Spanish moved into the projects and that became Spanish Harlem.

But there are still some Italians still there today. Around the corner from where I lived when they threw down that tenement they found the remains of 70 bodies when they dug up the basement.

Now the Spanish are being pushed out of Spanish Harlem and are being replaced by yuppies. So it is becoming yuppie Harlem now

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/02/13 11:49 PM

There used to be a lot of Italians in Brooklyn on 18 ave. they are being pushed out by the Chinese.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 12:10 AM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

There used to be a lot of Italians in Brooklyn on 18 ave. they are being pushed out by the Chinese.

I think that is backwards. The Chinese are moving in because the Italians are leaving. Also, lower 18th Avenue is being inundated by Russians.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 04:52 AM

I suppose tomorrow the board will be at a standstill due to the Super Bowl?

I hear Lifetime will be having some good movies.

TIS

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 09:40 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I suppose tomorrow the board will be at a standstill due to the Super Bowl?

I hear Lifetime will be having some good movies.

TIS

Nah, I have other things to do than watch the super bowl.

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 10:05 AM

Soup bowl doesn't start to 6 pm. I rather watch old movies till then. Plus we are celebrating my oldest daughters birthday in the afternoon.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 10:14 AM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

Soup bowl doesn't start to 6 pm. I rather watch old movies till then. Plus we are celebrating my oldest daughters birthday in the afternoon.

I can either sit around watching tv or do some work on a job we got that'll have a nice paycheck....i think i'll go with work.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 02:01 PM

The Super Bowl?

Glad to see I'm not the only one.

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 02:04 PM

Me too SV. I have never been a sport's enthusiast BUT I would have guessed a lot of people here would be totally into it. Then again, only a few of us have voiced an opinion. Sport's thread will likely have an active thread on it no?

TIS

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 02:11 PM

I'd think it will once its closer to game time....I don't see the big spectacle over it, after all it's just another game.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 02:14 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Sport's thread will likely have an active thread on it no?

From what I remember, the boards are usually more quiet than normal on Super Sunday.

Today, February 3rd, marks the anniversary of The Day the Music Died. It was 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/03/13 02:21 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Sport's thread will likely have an active thread on it no?

From what I remember, the boards are usually more quiet than normal on Super Sunday.

Today, February 3rd, marks the anniversary of The Day the Music Died. It was 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash.

Oh yea that's right.

I liked ALL three performers. Though they all went way too soon, and were just starting, my personal favorite (music-wise) of the three is Buddy Holly. Then again, didn't he have more hits then Valens or Big Bopper?

I do like "Chantilly Lace" & "Oh Donna." I like "LaBamba" too but it's kind of overplayed IMHO.

TIS

BTW, within the last few minutes I'm having problems with the BB website again saying "it's unreachable" and suggesting I try the "live version."

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/13 12:51 AM

This is actually pretty big news.

Richard III skeleton found

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/05/13 12:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

This is actually pretty big news.

Richard III skeleton found

I wonder if they give himn a proper state funeral we will get a Bank Holiday out of it???

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 01:59 PM

James Dean would have been 82 today.

Wow! He'll ALWAYS be an ageless 24.

TIS

http://www.biography.com/people/james-dean-9268866

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 04:09 PM

Funny when I think of this guy he is still in his twenties.

It's like my next door neighbor Joanie when I was 15 she was 30. Had an affair with her everytime her husband left the house to go to work. Now I found out she is still alive and over 80 yrs old. I used to think about her and still get excited because i stll remember a hot 30 yr old older women.Now I think about her at over 80 and the thought of her at 80 makes me sick now.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 04:19 PM

Anyone remember where Dean died (city) AND what kind of car he was driving?

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 04:24 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyone remember where Dean died (city) AND what kind of car he was driving?

Not sure of the city but he was driving a Porsche Spider.

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 04:28 PM

He had just come out with a public service commerical tell kids to be careful and drive safely

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/08/13 04:30 PM

I always thought it was L.A. BUT I just looked it up and it's Cholame, CA which I have never heard of.

I don't know much about cars and don't even know if they make a Porsche Spider any more (not that I could point one out) BUT when I hear it, I think of Dean.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/09/13 02:53 AM

Any Board members know how to say Happy Valentine's Day in Italian?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/09/13 06:21 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Any Board members know how to say Happy Valentine's Day in Italian?

After a Google search: "Buon San Valentino" or literally "Felice giorno di San Valentino"

More related phrases here (choose "Italian")

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/09/13 10:00 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Any Board members know how to say Happy Valentine's Day in Italian?

Yo, be my Valentina or I breaka you face.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/10/13 04:08 AM

Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a jewelry...diamond earring or necklace maybe.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/10/13 04:37 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a jewelry...diamond earring or necklace maybe.

TIS

For the most part, I've always refused to buy jewelry for women. I have bought my wife a few items (for my own safety), but it's such a ripoff.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/10/13 10:51 AM

I am off to town to buy my good lady a charm for her charm bracelet tomorrow. Yes, yes i know i am an old rheumatic...i mean romantic

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/10/13 11:23 PM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

Now I think about her at over 80 and the thought of her at 80 makes me sick now.

I'm sure she would think you may have changed a bit in the past 50 years, too!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/11/13 09:16 AM

Raging sore throat today. One thing i hate, it's a sore throat

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/11/13 02:40 PM

My valentines day to my wife and kids. Valentines card filled with money. Also in spring plane trip to Vancouver and boat trip to see the whales. Was not my idea my daughters but I like the sound of it. My grand daughters will dig it.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 12:39 AM

(CNN) -- Americans spend quite a bit of money to show their love on Valentine's Day (Thursday just in case a few of you needed reminding). Here's a breakdown, by the numbers:

$130.97 -- The per person average estimated amount that people will spend on Valentine's Day. 224 million -- The estimated number of roses grown for Valentine's Day. 51% -- The percentage of people who buy red roses for this holiday. 64% -- The percentage of men who buy flowers for Valentine's Day. 36% -- The percentage of women who buy flowers for Valentine's Day.

$18.6 billion -- The total spending that will be reached by Valentine's Day. $1.6 billion -- The amount people will spend on candy (most of it by Chris Christie). $1.9 billion -- The amount people will spend on flowers. $4.4 billion -- The amount people will spend on diamonds, gold and silver. $4.52 -- The average amount pet owners spent on their pets on Valentine's Day in 2012. 40.7% -- The percentage of people who will use their Smartphone to purchase Valentine's gifts. 85% -- The percentage of men and women who say sex is an important part of Valentine's Day. 6 million -- The number of people who expect or are planning a marriage proposal. 29% -- The percentage of people who will type a romantic text message. 145 million -- The unit amount of Valentine's cards purchased. 151 million -- The approximate number of cards that are exchanged on Valentine's Day. 1,400 -- Varieties of Hallmark's available Valentine's greeting

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 10:26 AM

Random rant here, but in the UK Thursday is bin day. The day the councils take our rubbish(trash) away. Here we have big green plastic wheely bins that fit on the back of the trucks ans are easy to wheel about. On Wednesday nights i always leave our bin at the bottom of the drive, because if i put it on the edge of the kerb it would block the pavement(sidewalk). Once the bin chaps have emptied the bin they always leave it lying in the road, the lazy bastards!!!! imagine what would happen if i left the full bin in the road the night before?? My wife has rung the council and basically got fobbed off and i tried having a word with the bin crew and got told to f**k off

Basically they say because i don't put my bin on the kerb they just leave it cos they have to walk an extra 2 yards to get it. I explained that the pavement is narrower at our end of the street and if i put the bin on the kerb people would not be able to walk past!!!

Anyways stalemate it is. Just have to get on with it. Makes me angry though, and it takes a lot to get me annoyed!!

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 10:58 AM

I am glad you made this post. Tge way you wrote it am finally just beginning to understand English

it is different from American.

Here is how I deal with our garbage men councils. When I need someone to do stuff for me I grease them give them money.

At Christmas time I give them all Christmas cards with money in them. If I have a lot to be removed I make sure I get to them before they get to me and ask them to do something for me and grease them again.

I see their truck on the street I wave to them. If I have some to throw out that is still good. I offer it to them.

I make them feel like I am a good guy, and also make them feel like they need me.

I have a futon like a sofa/fed that my son could not take with him when he moved to another place. So he brings it to my house because I have a large house. I can't use it and he thinks it is too good to throw away.

I am going to ask my "councils" if they can use it. If not I just put it out for them to pick up.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 11:23 AM

I see what you are saying. If the bin men want to take any of my old rubbish they are welcome to it

Years and years ago when i was a kid, irememebr my folks giving the bin men money at Christmas, but that was when they had to manhandle old tin bins full of stinking shit into the trucks. Folks seemed friendlier then eh?

The milk man and the paper boy also got an extra bonus. We no longer use either, although my eldest lad does a paper round and is hoping to gain some extra Christmas money this year. I told him the way things are now, not to hold his breath

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 11:44 AM

The people who never tip never tip. The people that do get that little bit of extra service.

If the service is good I always over tip. If it isn't i still tip but not over tip. Because I might need the service later.

Years ago when my kids were young they were in our pool. A stray dog wanders in and I hear the kids screaming. I freak I go to pool with a baseball bat like a cricket bat but it's not flat

I try to chase it away then he shows me his teeth. So I did what had to be done. I get the kids out of the pool. Then I bag the dog up and put it in a big a garbage can. The garbage guys councils can not take it out for what ever reason. Grease them the doggie is gone.

I ask them can they do the same thing with a human being they laugh. They had new clue I was dead serious.

When I was a kid there was a furniture mover who did that service. He was a good guy. He lived in our tennament building. None of us had cars so everyone once in a while he would fill up the back if his truck with people from the building and take us all to the beach. His daughter is still alive.

He also removed bodies from the murder scenes after they were killed to make extra money. Give him a call have truck will travel. His daughter never knew that about him

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 04:20 PM

I'm glad you brought up trash collection, Yogi. First, I was surprised that everyone in England has trash pick up on the same day. It sounds as if the process is controlled by a governmental unit too.

Our trash pick up is contracted to a private business, whom we pay directly for the service. this is the case in most of American suburbia, I assume. Also, our trash is picked up on Tuesdays, but other neighborhoods in the township have different days.

Each family is limited to four trash bags per week in addition to unlimited recyclables and one free standing item, like an old piece of furniture or appliance.

A few weeks ago I came home to find out that our trash was the only one in the neighborhood not collected. The reason was that there was a small shopping bag of trash placed in one of my trash recepticles that constituted a fifth bag. The small bag would easily have fitted inside any of the four trash bags that I placed on the curb, but because it was technically 5, they picked up nothing, not even the recyclables.

I had just given the trash collectors $100 at Christmas too.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/14/13 05:07 PM

Here in Newport News, VA the city picks up the trash. We use the huge can that they provide. They also have a huge can for recyclables they both get picked up on Monday. Also a truck comes and picks up other stuff like furniture etc.

In Ohio were I live we contact with a company that comes on Tuesdays. We are allowed 2 cans on the curb. But if we have a bag that won't fit in the cans I just put it on top of the cans or beside it and they will take that also. If we have to throw something big out we have to call ahead so they can bring a different truck out. One of my neighbors uses a different company and they come on Wednesday mornings at 2AM. that ticks me off.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/15/13 08:33 AM

Klyd, i think there are different days for collection depending on which council you land under. It is always the councils in charge of the removal though, which is why we pay council tax(one of the reasons i would not pay anybody for special favours, i already pay).

Our collection used to be on a Monday but because Bank Holidays fall on a Monday and the council did not want to pay their surly fellows double time(austerity measures) they changed the collection to a Thursday. That is every week. The recycling gets collected every 2 weeks on a Thursday, and the garden waste every 2 weeks on a Saturday.

I have more bins in my garden than the council yard!!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/15/13 06:39 PM

Our yard waste entails an extra charge, but there is a wetlands sloping directly behind my property, and it is the perfect place for grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, etc.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/13 01:42 AM

We used to pay separately, then the towns figured they could do a better job and take your money. Garbage is collected twice a week and recycling on Fridays (I forgot to put it out last night and had to chase the truck down the street this morning). Bulk pickup (furniture, appliances, etc.) is the first Wednesday of every month. Yard waste is only a few times a year.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/13 06:54 AM

I suppose we have it good here, they pick up the trash every other night. But then it's a big city. Recycling items though, that's once a week, and if you're lucky to be at home in the afternoon on a work day.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/16/13 06:57 AM

Now the city will come out and pick up limbs especially after a storm. The city will also come out a couple times in the fall to pick up leaves.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/17/13 11:34 AM

For the upcoming financial year, our Council wanted to start charging us an extra £20 a year for the privilege of taking the garden waste away. This on top of the £450 a year council tax we already pay? A great furore was made by us, the plebs, and the council actually backed down despite pleading poverty. They want to walk a mile in my shoes

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/17/13 01:52 PM

Councils are life the mafia, fleecing money from the people..

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/18/13 01:30 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Councils are life the mafia, fleecing money from the people..

You are right mate. I really hate paying them their bit. Apart from emptying the bins and occasionly cutting the grass in the summer they do nothing round here!!

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/18/13 04:37 PM

We pay round £1200 pound a year in council tax,for what. They provide the emergency services and empty the bins but apart from that i agree, as they certainly don't clean the streets regularly..

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/18/13 04:40 PM

Living in a condo community our trash (along with water & insurance for the outside structure of our property) is taken out of our association dues that we pay monthly. Each unit has in the vicinity one of those large bins along with a recycle bin.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 11:16 AM

The service the councils provide is even worse now that the government have cut all their budgets in the austerity measures. Believe it or not, when i left school, a council job was like gold dust. Good pay and benefits, a job for life and a top rate pension. There were loads of them as well. I have known a few fellas who worked there, all gone now, either paid off or retired!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 07:27 PM

Fingers are crossed. My son has made the final cuts for a presidential merit scholarship for the university he'll be attending in the Fall. He had his last interview with several members of the Board of Regents on Monday, and the decision is expected this Friday. The scholarship is $50K over four years and would take a good bite out of the tuition.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 07:50 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Fingers are crossed. My son has made the final cuts for a presidential merit scholarship for the university he'll be attending in the Fall. He had his last interview with several members of the Board of Regents on Monday, and the decision is expected this Friday. The scholarship is $50K over four years and would take a good bite out of the tuition.

Good luck.... keep us posted.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 08:02 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Fingers are crossed. My son has made the final cuts for a presidential merit scholarship for the university he'll be attending in the Fall. He had his last interview with several members of the Board of Regents on Monday, and the decision is expected this Friday. The scholarship is $50K over four years and would take a good bite out of the tuition.

Kly,

That is wonderful.

Best luck to Kly Jr. Let us know.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 08:11 PM

Cool, Kly.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/19/13 09:50 PM

All the best Kly..

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 02:03 AM

Klyd, WOW! What an honor for your son. He must have worked very, very hard to have made it this far and you should be very proud! Let us know the final results.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 02:54 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Fingers are crossed. My son has made the final cuts for a presidential merit scholarship for the university he'll be attending in the Fall. He had his last interview with several members of the Board of Regents on Monday, and the decision is expected this Friday. The scholarship is $50K over four years and would take a good bite out of the tuition.

best of luck

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 05:27 AM

Good luck to your son, Kly. 50 grand can go a long way towards college tuition.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 03:53 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Fingers are crossed. My son has made the final cuts for a presidential merit scholarship for the university he'll be attending in the Fall. He had his last interview with several members of the Board of Regents on Monday, and the decision is expected this Friday. The scholarship is $50K over four years and would take a good bite out of the tuition.

Good for him Klyd. My fingers and toes are crossed as well.

Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 04:01 PM

Klydon, wish him all the best, one question. Does he need to present with his own topic or is it a Q&A format? I received mine thru Westinghouse, total Q&A session. They presented topics before hand, can remember having a mock interview at home. For whatever it's worth, I thought having some unfamiliar faces I.E. neighbors ask questions. It took the unfamiliar face fear away prior to me getting there. Just a thought.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 06:02 PM

How exciting for him. I know you are very proud of him.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:01 PM

Originally Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Klydon, wish him all the best, one question. Does he need to present with his own topic or is it a Q&A format? I received mine thru Westinghouse, total Q&A session. They presented topics before hand, can remember having a mock interview at home. For whatever it's worth, I thought having some unfamiliar faces I.E. neighbors ask questions. It took the unfamiliar face fear away prior to me getting there. Just a thought.

EHI, all of the essays from the applicants dealt with the general question of how will the values of service, hospitality, justice and service will be incorporated into your professional and personal life.

He impressed me with his essay as it was concise and concrete. My advice to him in composing it was to avoid excessive generalizations and abstract concepts.

Your advice on preparation is a good one, and seems to have worked well for you. I tried to prepare him by asking him questions I thought would be asked, but after his interview, he told me that they went in a different direction, but I was pleased with the way he answered the questions. He did better than I would've done.

I'll let you all know when we find out this weekend.

Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:04 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Klydon, wish him all the best, one question. Does he need to present with his own topic or is it a Q&A format? I received mine thru Westinghouse, total Q&A session. They presented topics before hand, can remember having a mock interview at home. For whatever it's worth, I thought having some unfamiliar faces I.E. neighbors ask questions. It took the unfamiliar face fear away prior to me getting there. Just a thought.

EHI, all of the essays from the applicants dealt with the general question of how will the values of service, hospitality, justice and service will be incorporated into your professional and personal life.

He impressed me with his essay as it was concise and concrete. My advice to him in composing it was to avoid excessive generalizations and abstract concepts.

Your advice on preparation is a good one, and seems to have worked well for you. I tried to prepare him by asking him questions I thought would be asked, but after his interview, he told me that they went in a different direction, but I was pleased with the way he answered the questions. He did better than I would've done.

I'll let you all know when we find out this weekend.

Regardless of the outcome it's a great accomplishment! And the 50K would be great!

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:07 PM

Looks like the drinks are on you Klydon. If you save 50 large then you can aford a round, maybe even two or three!

Posted By: RichieAnimal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:10 PM

It's kind of an ethics question Right?

Would love to read his essay. But he might not want us to see it. Well if you have ethics in your life he will have them in his.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:21 PM

Originally Posted By: fathersson

Looks like the drinks are on you Klydon. If you save 50 large then you can aford a round, maybe even two or three!

If he wins it, it would be $12,500 a year, still leaving a hefty balance, but it would take enough of the sting out of paying tuition that there will be just cause to celebrate indeed.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/20/13 09:23 PM

Originally Posted By: RichieAnimal

It's kind of an ethics question Right?

Would love to read his essay. But he might not want us to see it. Well if you have ethics in your life he will have them in his.

That is my hope.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 05:06 AM

Vote for him, I would.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 07:26 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

If he wins it, it would be $12,500 a year, still leaving a hefty balance, but it would take enough of the sting out of paying tuition that there will be just cause to celebrate indeed.

Good luck, Kly!

I can't imagine putting a kid (or even myself) through school at this point. When I went to Rutgers in the '80s it was like $2500/year (in-state), if not even less. It's over $13k now (double that for out-of-state residents), not including room, board, books, etc. Ugh!

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 01:15 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

If he wins it, it would be $12,500 a year, still leaving a hefty balance, but it would take enough of the sting out of paying tuition that there will be just cause to celebrate indeed.

Good luck, Kly!

I can't imagine putting a kid (or even myself) through school at this point. When I went to Rutgers in the '80s it was like $2500/year (in-state), if not even less. It's over $13k now (double that for out-of-state residents), not including room, board, books, etc. Ugh!

And many come out of college without a job after 4 plus years!
Already in debt with student loans and a need to start life somewhere.

So you leave your parents home,(where you are happy to having everything that your parents have but together in their lifetime) go to school and then want to start somewhere but you have little or nothiing to your name. Home never looked so good, but we all wanted to be independent.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 03:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Vote for him, I would.

I think we've had a few popes that looked like that. Yoda pulls off a saintly look. I'm no Star Wars expert, but didn't he have a catchphrase other than "May the Force be with You?" I was thinking, "Phone Home" but remembered that was ET.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By: fathersson

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: klydon1

If he wins it, it would be $12,500 a year, still leaving a hefty balance, but it would take enough of the sting out of paying tuition that there will be just cause to celebrate indeed.

Good luck, Kly!

I can't imagine putting a kid (or even myself) through school at this point. When I went to Rutgers in the '80s it was like $2500/year (in-state), if not even less. It's over $13k now (double that for out-of-state residents), not including room, board, books, etc. Ugh!

And many come out of college without a job after 4 plus years!
Already in debt with student loans and a need to start life somewhere.

So you leave your parents home,(where you are happy to having everything that your parents have but together in their lifetime) go to school and then want to start somewhere but you have little or nothiing to your name. Home never looked so good, but we all wanted to be independent.

Good points. It seems each succeeding generation of college grads finds itself deeper in debt with a more unstable job market. My older son is in his second year, fortunately doing well in business and finace, and he's hoping to get an MBA after he graduates. I can only imagine the cost. He's doing very well fortunately, and he selected his school wisely, based on the business program and placement success. His field of study is much different than mine, and I can only think what a benefit my late brother would have been for him as he got his MBA at Columbia in the mid 80s.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 07:49 PM

With two in college, we pay about $42,000 a year. One commutes, has a scholarship, and the other attends a state school, so it could easily be double that. That doesn't include books or fees or food. We also had to buy a car for the commuter and pay for her car insurance.

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 09:38 PM

Mrs. Mark is an absolute wizard with all those college financial programs; FAFSA, Pell Grants, researching any and all tuition assistance, etc. But I also have to give a ton of credit to my daughter as well - her grades, good behavior and positive drive towards her studies have helped with scholarships and numerous grants. A great wife and a great kid is one of the many reasons why she is getting a wonderful and affordable education! We love them so much and want the best for our kids so they have options for their future.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 10:53 PM

Whenever we go to Florida and meet people not much older than us who have retired, we realize how they were able to do it - they either have no kids or an only child!

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/21/13 11:09 PM

Lol - yeah, they get all the options and we get to keep working!

Posted By: Skinny

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/13 12:08 AM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Mrs. Mark is an absolute wizard with all those college financial programs; FAFSA, Pell Grants, researching any and all tuition assistance, etc. But I also have to give a ton of credit to my daughter as well - her grades, good behavior and positive drive towards her studies have helped with scholarships and numerous grants. A great wife and a great kid is one of the many reasons why she is getting a wonderful and affordable education! We love them so much and want the best for our kids so they have options for their future.

Tell mrs mark to hit me up! I gotta pay for all that shit out of pocket!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/13 01:10 AM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Lol - yeah, they get all the options and we get to keep working!

Yes, but in the end, we have the greater reward.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/22/13 03:44 PM

This week we have finally talked my mother into moving into sheltered accomadation. She would still have her own flat(albeit smaller than the one she is in now) but it will be in a complex where there are people around and wardens to help. She turns 80 this year and has all sorts of complications with her health. Just lately she has been falling a lot and obviously this is no good. She has been adamant she does not want to go into a full blown old folks home, wants to retain a bit of independence,which is fair enough. Still very hard to deal with, she has always been difficult, God love her. Being an only son we have always clashed at times, she doesn't like me telling her what to do, so now i just advise her

Hopefully this move will help....

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/23/13 02:15 AM

Hey New Yorkers. NY made the list of the most miserable cities in which to live:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/...ble-cities?lite

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/23/13 02:35 AM

Well, I never lived in NY but I LOVE to visit it. It's an awesome city.

I see two from my home state, Flint, Detroit made the list. How sad. Don't know a whole lot about Flint but Detroit was once a neat city.

I hear the Governor might "select" aa emergency manager there.

On the bright side, I see Napa, CA made the happiest city. Of course it's happy. That's where they make all that great wine.

TIS

Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 02/23/13 02:55 AM

These people obviously skipped over the ENTIRE State of Texas! No slight at any Texans here. The place is just scary!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/08/13 10:36 PM

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead on Sunday.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/08/13 11:39 PM

I am very happy about coming home from work in the daylight. Hopefully, the chickens will start producing more eggs, too.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/13 12:15 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I am very happy about coming home from work in the daylight. Hopefully, the chickens will start producing more eggs, too.

True, but the extra sunlight may burn my tomatos.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/13 01:58 AM

Stop by and pick up some chicken poop. It's great fertilizer for your garden.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/13 02:02 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Stop by and pick up some chicken poop. It's great fertilizer for your garden.

SB's talking sh*t again!!

How ya doing SB?

TIS

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/13 02:02 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I am very happy about coming home from work in the daylight.

Same here, it puts a smile on my face.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/13 04:06 AM

I'm good, TIS. Sick of winter, but this week is supposed to be really nice. Let's hope! We can't all live that sunny CA life that you do!

My husband cannot wait to start his garden this summer and use his homemade fertilizer. He read in his "Raising Chickens for Dummies" that the chicken poop is supposed to be excellent fertilizer.

I'm really mad, though, with this weather. My family bought me a lilac tree (my favorite) last Mother's Day and we planted it outside. It was just starting to get some buds this past week and then we got snow again early today and into the afternoon. I hope it doesn't kill it.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/13 02:45 AM

The warm weather today inspired me to trim much of the shrubbery around the yard and finally cut down the ornamental grasses that I should have cut in the Fall. The new grasses are starting to grow.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/13 09:30 AM

Snowing here again in Uk.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/13 04:03 PM

End of the month before our clocks change....

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/16/13 02:44 AM

There's been a shooting a few blocks from my house. It apparently took place outside a medical office. The only casualty identified so far is a police dog. It happened at approximately5:30 PM when I was sipping Guinness at a St. Patrick's Day party hosted by a law firm in our office building, but the police are still stationed around the area. I'm going to have to get details from the 11:00 news.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/16/13 03:45 AM

Frightening, Klyd. We've become so desensitized to these shootings that nobody has even mentioned the shooting this week in Herkimer County, NY in which 4 people were killed.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/19/13 10:39 PM

No idea where to post this and I know a couple of posters who live in New Jersey

http://www.tmz.com/2013/03/18/geraldo-rivera-senate-run-new-jersey-video/

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/21/13 10:35 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

This week we have finally talked my mother into moving into sheltered accomadation. She would still have her own flat(albeit smaller than the one she is in now) but it will be in a complex where there are people around and wardens to help. She turns 80 this year and has all sorts of complications with her health. Just lately she has been falling a lot and obviously this is no good. She has been adamant she does not want to go into a full blown old folks home, wants to retain a bit of independence,which is fair enough. Still very hard to deal with, she has always been difficult, God love her. Being an only son we have always clashed at times, she doesn't like me telling her what to do, so now i just advise her

Hopefully this move will help....

Moving her in over the next two days. She is not happy with me because i had to throw out some of the clothes in her wardrobe from the '60's. The woman is the worst hoarder i have ever come across in all my days

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/21/13 02:29 PM

Best of luck to you, Yogi. It's not easy.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/21/13 05:49 PM

yogi, best of luck is right. My mom lives with us and is approaching 87. We have reversed roles and I am more like the mother and she has become the child. It's very difficult, as she has become child-like in many ways.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/21/13 05:53 PM

Yogi,

Best of luck to you. My mom was getting very near that point before she passed away last year.

Her mind was going and she couldn't get around well at all. The fact that she kept saying "I don't wanna go in a home" made it even more difficult. Luckily my brother stayed with her. She could have never been left alone though. It IS hard but it's probably the best thing to do.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/22/13 09:08 AM

Thanks folks. Not easy doesn't even half cover it eh? Nightmare more like...but onwards and upwards, we got all the heavy stuff in yesterday, rest of the crap today

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/13 04:26 PM

Did any of you NJ Board members win the powerball?

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/13 04:34 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Did any of you NJ Board members win the powerball?

Lottery officials announced that security cameras showed a woman buying the winning ticket. I'm expecting to hear that it was our own MaryCas.

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/24/13 05:06 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: olivant

Did any of you NJ Board members win the powerball?

Lottery officials announced that security cameras showed a woman buying the winning ticket. I'm expecting to hear that it was our own MaryCas.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/26/13 03:08 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: olivant

Did any of you NJ Board members win the powerball?

Lottery officials announced that security cameras showed a woman buying the winning ticket. I'm expecting to hear that it was our own MaryCas.

Maybe it's Geoff in disguise.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/26/13 07:40 AM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

Maybe it's Geoff in disguise.

I wish!! I'd wear anything you'd want, in public, on TV, for a prize like that! lol

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/26/13 09:16 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I wish!! I'd wear anything you'd want, in public, on TV, for a prize like that! lol

Tempting as it is, I won't go there!!

I was just watching the local news report - you aren't, by any chance, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, hosting this Board under an assumed name?

Just sayen.

BTW, they said than even after the government takes its customary huge bite out of the lump-sum payment (for taxes), the winner will still get over $100 million dollars.

I think I'll go and drown my sorrows...

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/06/13 03:25 PM

I'm sure you all know that Jay Leno is stepping down as Tonight Show host and Jimmy Fallon is replacing him. I actually love Leno, but also like Letterman. I have never even seen Fallon's show all the way thru BUT just love how he seems to be able to imitate nearly every singer. He cracks me up and I think he'll do just fine as new host.

Btw, they'll be moving from Burbank back to NY. Oh, and what ever happened to Conan? I know he's on another network, but wonder why he wasn't offered the job.

I missed it when it aired, but here's both Jay & Jimmy doing West Side Story's "Tonight".

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/13/13 08:43 PM

Okay Board ladies, you've got to chime in here!:

She's a modern woman, wife and mom, but Gabrielle Reece has a surprising take on the ideal relationship between a wife and her husband. Married for 17 years to surfing legend Laird Hamilton, the pro volleyball star and fitness expert, 43, advises women to be "submissive" with their men in her new book My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper.

"To truly be feminine means being soft, receptive, and -- look out, here it comes -- submissive," writes the former model, who shares daughter Reece Viola, 9, and son Brody, 5, with Hamilton, 49

Posted By: EastHarlemItal

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/13/13 08:46 PM

Smart woman!

My Grandfather use to say, "There's no such thing as a strong woman just a weak man! DON'T TELL YOUR GRANDMOTHER I SAID THAT"

Before everyone jumps down my throat he obviously emphasized the last part to show his much my grandmother meant! It was purely in good humor. Married close to 46 years.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/13/13 10:15 PM

Maybe that works for Gabrielle and her husband. There are dynamics within every relationship that often mystify me, and I would rather shoot myself than live my life that way, but if it works for them, and they're both happy, who are we to judge?? Although I think she's wrong to say that it should be that way for every woman, but perhaps she just wants to pass on what has made her marriage successful.

Marriage is a partnership. IMO, it can only work when the partners are equal and equally respected.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/14/13 07:16 AM

I would ask my wife to be a bit more submissive but i don't want her to head butt me again!!!!

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/14/13 01:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Maybe that works for Gabrielle and her husband. There are dynamics within every relationship that often mystify me, and I would rather shoot myself than live my life that way, but if it works for them, and they're both happy, who are we to judge?? Although I think she's wrong to say that it should be that way for every woman, but perhaps she just wants to pass on what has made her marriage successful.

Marriage is a partnership. IMO, it can only work when the partners are equal and equally respected.

So true. a good relationship is well balanced. Each should know when to let the other take the lead /control of things. There are times when a man needs it seems to feel he is the man and protector of his family to feel like a man so a smart women should understand this,..... just like a man should understand that a women somethings has the need to feel that she is just equal (which she is) and matters in the relationship. The man sure should remember to express this to her because many men just don't say things enough.

No two people match up perfect, each has his or her strengths in different areas. There is nothing wrong with taken the back seat to your parnter at times no matter what sex you are. What goes around comes around.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/13 06:09 PM

By Philip Pullella, Reuters

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican's criticism of a body that represents U.S. nuns that the Church said was tainted by "radical" feminism, dashing hopes that he might take a softer stand with the sisters.

Francis's predecessor, Benedict, decreed that the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), a group that represents more than 80 percent of the 57,000 Catholic nuns in the United States, must change its ways, a ruling that the Vatican said on Monday still applied.

Last year, a Vatican report said the LCWR had "serious doctrinal problems" and promoted "radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith," criticizing it for taking a soft line on issues such as birth control and homosexuality.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/13 07:08 PM

One of these nuns came on Colbert Report once. A very nice lady. I liked their views.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/15/13 07:23 PM

Explosion at Boston Marathon finish line:

http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/metro/Exp....html?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/17/13 11:03 AM

Quote:

New Zealand's parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so.

Lawmakers approved the bill on Wednesday, amending the country's 1955 marriage act.

The bill was passed with a wide majority, with 77 votes in favour and 44 against.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-22184232#?utm_source=feedly

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/17/13 04:46 PM

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/19/13 01:51 PM

Fun at work last night. A girl who came in bought along her drunk boyfriend and a couple of his lowlife pals, who were hanging around the main entrance making a lot of noise and generally being pains in the butt. So when a colleague and myself approached them to ask them to calm down the boyfriend launched into a tirade of abuse and at the height of it,a big bread knife fell out the back of his joggers. I nearly shit myself, we backed off and rang the police on the old hotline whilst he picked up the knife and ran out the door whilst threatening to find out where we lived and come"get us"!!

Anyways the law were there in a flash and observed him trying to throw the knife into a bush. The long and short of it is he is already out on bail after a stabbing incident a couple of weeks ago. Why he is carrying a bread knife around i will never know?? Also turns out he was high as a kite on coke...

Interesting world we live in these days eh? My underpants were ruined

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/19/13 01:57 PM

OMG Yogi, how scary.

Geez, you never really know who you're dealing with hu? AND, he's out on bail for stabbing "incident?" Be careful

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/19/13 03:10 PM

These incidents are fairly rare to be honest TIS, but they do crop up!! All usually drink or drug related. Sign of our times!!

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/20/13 04:14 AM

We felt an earthquake last night. But then it was 1 am and I was sleepy, so I went to bed.

So far so good. On the way to work I saw some folks have put up their tent in the park and have slept there.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/20/13 10:21 PM

Happy Birthday to my Martin D-35 guitar. 40 years old this year. She's great source of comfort and expression. If you don't know, Martin is called "America's Guitar", established in 1833, the Martin family stills owns and operates the factory in Nazareth, PA. Martin guitars are considered by many artists to be the instrument of choice - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon to name a few.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/24/13 11:17 PM

Donald Trump Stays Classy

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/24/13 11:37 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Happy Birthday to my Martin D-35 guitar. 40 years old this year. She's great source of comfort and expression. If you don't know, Martin is called "America's Guitar", established in 1833, the Martin family stills owns and operates the factory in Nazareth, PA. Martin guitars are considered by many artists to be the instrument of choice - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon to name a few.

Also the company that designed the dreadnaught style acoustic.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 01:15 AM

Do municipalities remove signs that aren't pertinent anymore? For instance; is there a sign in your town on a local road that reads "Deaf Child in Area", or something to that affect. What if that deaf child grew up and moved away 10 years ago? Do you ever wonder about that? Why didn't the town remove the sign? And shouldn't the parents be responsible to make sure the kid doesn't wander out into the street?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 06:30 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Do municipalities remove signs that aren't pertinent anymore? For instance; is there a sign in your town on a local road that reads "Deaf Child in Area",...

Oh yeah... there's a "Deaf Child Area" sign down the block from me that's been there all my life! I've always asked myself the same questions!

Of course there's also the "Slow Children (At Play)" signs -- I think that's pretty rude to call some children slow.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 03:43 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Do municipalities remove signs that aren't pertinent anymore? For instance; is there a sign in your town on a local road that reads "Deaf Child in Area",...

Oh yeah... there's a "Deaf Child Area" sign down the block from me that's been there all my life! I've always asked myself the same questions!

Of course there's also the "Slow Children (At Play)" signs -- I think that's pretty rude to call some children slow.

I always wondered if they were mentally slow, or couldn't run fast. I've been on the lookout for those pedestrians without hands and feet. Missing feet could really be a problem.

There is a two lane country road by me with scattered houses. The speed limit is 50 mph, and there are signs that say "Watch for Children". In six years I've never seen any, but I keep watching.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 04:50 PM

Jimmy Hoffa found (maybe)

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 06:27 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Do municipalities remove signs that aren't pertinent anymore? For instance; is there a sign in your town on a local road that reads "Deaf Child in Area",...

Oh yeah... there's a "Deaf Child Area" sign down the block from me that's been there all my life! I've always asked myself the same questions!

Of course there's also the "Slow Children (At Play)" signs -- I think that's pretty rude to call some children slow.

I always wondered if they were mentally slow, or couldn't run fast. I've been on the lookout for those pedestrians without hands and feet. Missing feet could really be a problem.

There is a two lane country road by me with scattered houses. The speed limit is 50 mph, and there are signs that say "Watch for Children". In six years I've never seen any, but I keep watching.

Thats because they have all been run over!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 07:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Jimmy Hoffa found (maybe)

Interesting, Mig!

Here is today's update -- bones found!

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 07:46 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Jimmy Hoffa found (maybe)

Interesting, Mig!

Here is today's update -- bones found!

Wasn't he buried in Detroit a few months ago?

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/13 11:13 PM

I don't know if people saw this already but I thought it was hilarious. Language is beyond rough.

The most deranged sorority girl email you'll ever read

Also the actor Michael Shannon from Boardwalk Empire reads the letter as only he can.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/26/13 10:50 AM

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Jimmy Hoffa found (maybe)

Interesting, Mig!

Here is today's update -- bones found!

Wasn't he buried in Detroit a few months ago?

In the book "I Heard You Paint Houses", Frank Sheerhan basically confesses to killing Hoffa and he speculates that Hoffa was cremated. The mob wanted Hoffa dead. They had a connection with a funeral home in Detroit. If you haven't read the book, it is full of interesting information; not only about Hoffa, but JFK and mob hits around NYC and Philly.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/27/13 01:10 PM

I have read it MC!!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/28/13 10:58 PM

Female Catholic priest ordained in Kentucky (controversy expected)

Do you smell that? It’s a big stink some Kentucky women just created for the Catholic Church (and while it smells like roses to some, it’s rotten to others). The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests ordained Rosemarie Smead of Bedford, Ky., as a member of the clergy yesterday, in direct defiance of Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz. Kurtz warned all Catholics to stay away from the event, since the Vatican clearly states that anyone participating in female ordinations will be excommunicated. Smead is 70 years old, marched for civil rights and lived for years as a cloistered nun. Could she be the Rosa Parks of female priesthood? [Source]

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 08:03 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Female Catholic priest ordained in Kentucky (controversy expected)

.... [Source]

Apparently this didn't make the News, so, what's the source?

While I have witnessed some damn good women preachers in my life (okay, one comes to mind)... she wasn't Catholic. But I don't think that matters. A good preacher is a good preacher, it shouldn't matter if it's a (male) Priest or a (female) Preacher. Anyone can spread the Word and make a positive impact on someone.

This reminds me of the BSA (Boy Scouts of America) "rule" of discrimination against gays.

BSA says "no" (although I think that's gonna change soon), but they've said "no" for 100 years... and the Catholic Church has said "no" for 2000 years...

Right/wrong? That's a separate debate.

They're both practically-Political organizations that have their rules, and, you can either abide by their rules or not. No one's forced into the Church any more than they're forced into Scouting.

Do *I* have a problem with women priests or gay scouts or scoutmasters? Not really. But my (or your) opinion doesn't matter; the organizations have their rules, and we can agree or disagree, but that's that.

Rules change for the better or worse. We just have to see what happens....

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 03:36 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: olivant

Female Catholic priest ordained in Kentucky (controversy expected)

.... [Source]

Apparently this didn't make the News, so, what's the source?

http://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2013...atholic-church/

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 06:28 PM

Jason Collins, a center for the Washington Wizards, has become the first current member of a major American professional team sport to announce he's gay.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 06:30 PM

Lets see if this starts something bigger rolling.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 06:34 PM

Madonne! Professional ball players. Women becoming priests. Cats and dogs living together. What's happening?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/29/13 06:36 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Madonne! Professional ball players. Women becoming priests. Cats and dogs living together. What's happening?

And Tim Tebow was released by the Jets.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/30/13 12:06 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Madonne! Professional ball players. Women becoming priests. Cats and dogs living together. What's happening?

And Tim Tebow was released by the Jets.

God would be furious at the Jets if he wasn't to busy laughing at them along with everbody else

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/30/13 04:17 PM

Wow, Willie Nelson is 80 today???

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/03/13 11:58 PM

(CNN) -- The United States believes Israel has conducted an airstrike into Syria, two U.S. officials tell CNN.

U.S. and Western intelligence agencies are reviewing classified data showing Israel most likely conducted a strike in the Thursday-Friday time frame, according to both officials. This is the same time frame that the U.S. collected additional data showing Israel was flying a high number of warplanes over Lebanon.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/04/13 02:24 AM

Becky called me today and told me that at Dylan's 6 mo check up she said that he is advanced with his motor skills. At 6 months he is doing things that 9 months old do.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/04/13 03:16 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

And Tim Tebow was released by the Jets.

I wonder if anybody will pick him up, I feel bad for the guy. The Jets screwed him over from the get-go. I knew from the beginning the whole Sanchez/Tebow thing was going to end in disaster.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/13 06:22 AM

Just so you know, I'll be away for a week. But I'll still check in now and then, so be good!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/13 01:37 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Just so you know, I'll be away for a week. But I'll still check in now and then, so be good!

I will boss

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/13 02:37 PM

Enjoy your break..

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/13 07:26 PM

Yes, there is a huge state beyond New York City and it is called Upstate New York.

It has some beautiful large cities and is also full of MANY, MANY small towns and abundant farm land which we call Rural New York.

Here is someone's take on "Rural New York" and it's quite accurate.

THE RULES OF RURAL NEW YORK ARE AS FOLLOWS: Listen up City Slickers!

1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot.

2. Turn your cap around straight... Your head isn't crooked.

3. Let's get this straight; it's called a 'dirt road' No matter how slow you drive, you're going to
get dust on your Lexus. Drive it or get out of the way. I drive a pickup truck because I want to.

4. They are cattle. They're live steaks. That's why they smell funny to you. But they smell like money to us.
Get over it. Don't like it? I-90 and I-81 go west and south... Use em.

5. So you have a $60,000 car... We're impressed. We have $250,000 combines... To harvest corn and soybeans that are driven only 3 weeks a year.

6. So every person in rural New York waves. It's called being friendly. Try to understand the concept.

7. If that cell phone rings while an 8-point buck and 3 does are coming in, we WILL shoot it out of your hand. You better hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.

8. Yeah, we eat meat, taters and gravy, beans and biscuits, and homemade pie. You really want sushi and caviar? It's available down at Jim's bait shop.

9. The 'Opener' refers to the first day of deer season. It's a religious holiday held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

10. We open doors for women. That is applied to all women, regardless of age.

11. No, there's no 'vegetarian special' on the menu. Order steak or chicken. Or, you can order the
Chef's Salad and pick off the 2 pounds of ham and turkey.

12. When we fill out a table, there are three main dishes: meats, vegetables, and breads. We use three spices...salt, pepper, and ketchup. Oh, yeah... We don't care what you folks in Chicago call that stuff you eat... IT AIN'T REAL CHILI !!

13. You bring 'coke' into my house... It better be brown, wet and served over ice.

14. You bring 'Mary Jane' into my house, she better be cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long blonde hair.

15. The Syracuse Orangemen and high school football are as important here as the Giants and the Jets and more fun to watch.

16. Yeah, we have golf courses. But don't hit the water hazards... It spooks the fish.

17. Colleges? We have them all over. We have Cornell University, Ithaca College, Syracuse U., Colgate, the SUNY system, Community Colleges, and Voc-techs. They come outta there with an education plus a love for God and Country, and they still wave to everybody when they come home for the holidays.

18. Turn down that blasted car stereo! That thumpity-thump junk ain't music anyway. We don't want to hear it any more than we want to see your boxers. (Refer back to #1.)

19. Four inches of snow isn't a blizzard... it's a flurry. Drive in it like you got some sense, and DON'T take all our bread, milk, and eggs off the grocery shelves. This ain't Alaska! Worst case... You may have to live a whole day without croissants. Anyway... The pickups with snowplows will have you out the next day.

20. If you've never been here, come visit our friendly folks and enjoy our spectacular scenery... Lakes, farmland, great fishing and hunting, wineries, museums, lots of history. Take a boat ride on the Erie Canal. Check out Niagara Falls and the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains.

21. By the way, if you want to talk to God in Upstate New York... it's a local call.

HAVE A GREAT DAY! FROM RURAL NEW YORK WITH LOVE...

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/06/13 10:07 PM

Good Stuff FS. I lived in Downstate NY for most of my 63 years. NY is probably the most diverse state in the the USA when you consider the tip of Long Island, through NYC and up to the Canadian border past Plattsburgh or out to Buffalo and Niagra Falls. The Empire State. I miss it.....sometimes.

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/07/13 12:16 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Good Stuff FS. I lived in Downstate NY for most of my 63 years. NY is probably the most diverse state in the the USA when you consider the tip of Long Island, through NYC and up to the Canadian border past Plattsburgh or out to Buffalo and Niagra Falls. The Empire State. I miss it.....sometimes.

Yes, you are right...there is more then just New York City in New York State. A lot more!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/10/13 05:35 PM

Well, the semester's over. Casualties: 1 student expelled for cellphone use; two received Fs for plagiarism. The beat goes on.

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/10/13 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Well, the semester's over. Casualties: 1 student expelled for cellphone use; two received Fs for plagiarism. The beat goes on.

What was the subject matter if we may ask?
and how many students? How old?

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/10/13 08:51 PM

Today email - funny:

EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT CATHOLIC, THIS IS EYE OPENING ...

When the Catholic Church was founded, there were no hospitals. Today, one out of five people in this country receive their medical care at a Catholic hospital.

When the Catholic Church was founded, there were no schools. Today, the Catholic Church teaches 3 million students a day, in its more than 250 Catholic Colleges and Universities, in its more than 1200 Catholic High Schools and its more than 5000 Catholic grade schools.

Every day, the Catholic Church feeds, clothes, shelters and educates more people than any other organization in the world.

The new Obama Health Mandate could end all this and the tax payers would have to make up the loss.

Also, all Catholic adoption services would come to an end; a human disaster.

There are more than 77 million Catholics in this country. It takes an estimated 50 million Catholic votes to elect a president. I am asking all of you to go to the polls in 2014 and be united in replacing all Senators and Reps with someone who will respect the Catholic Church, all Christians, and all Religions with the exception of Islam.

Mr. President, you said, "The USA is not a Christian Nation". You are wrong we are a Christian Nation founded on Judeo-Christian values allowing all religions in America to Worship & Practice Freely. Something Islam will never do.

Oh, by the way, on MUSLIM HERITAGE IN America...

Have you ever been to a Muslim hospital?

Have you heard a Muslim orchestra?

Have you seen a Muslim band march in a parade?

Have you witnessed a Muslim charity?

Have you seen Muslims shaking hands with a Muslim Girl Scouts?

Have you seen a Muslim Candy Striper?

Have you ever seen a Muslim do anything that contributes positively to the American way of life?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/11/13 12:30 AM

Originally Posted By: fathersson

Originally Posted By: olivant

Well, the semester's over. Casualties: 1 student expelled for cellphone use; two received Fs for plagiarism. The beat goes on.

What was the subject matter if we may ask?
and how many students? How old?

Texas State and Local Government; 60; typical college age.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 01:56 PM

Did you guys hear of the lady handcuffed and escorted off an airplane because she would not stop singing Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You?"

Even as she's leaving the plane. Ha ha ha. Can you imagine? I heard on the news that she's blaming her diabetes?

TIS

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/...ou-8613901.html

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 03:35 PM

(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 03:41 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

I wonder if Brad Pitt is being kept abrest of the situation.

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 03:50 PM

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Originally Posted By: olivant

(CNN) -- Actress Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times op-ed article on Tuesday that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carries a mutation of the BRCA1 gene, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

I wonder if Brad Pitt is being kept abrest of the situation.

Boy, that is one hell of a thing to deal with, but you see it more and more out there. Angelina Jolie fame just brings it out to the news front. Many women have taken that same step to prevent it...Christina Applegate I think also did the same thing if I am not mistaken-

on another note:

and I take DT's comment as a joke...
I will add....rumor has it that Brad has them bronzed and mounted. The breasts that is.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 04:04 PM

Not really a Jolie fan, but my heart goes out to her. What a horrible decision to have to make.

I can only imagine what she went thru. Same for Christina Applegate who went thru the same procedure.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 05:04 PM

Take a look at this; it's cool:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/corporate-logos-that-contain-subliminal-messaging-152827219.html

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 05:14 PM

Interesting/clever Oli. I wouldn't have picked up on any of them.

TIS

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 05:48 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Take a look at this; it's cool:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/corporate-logos-that-contain-subliminal-messaging-152827219.html

They pay a firm major $$ for them.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/13 11:53 PM

My mother is an ovarian cancer survivor and tested positive for the BRCA2 gene. I was tested and luckily don't have it. I felt like I dodged a bullet. When you have the cancer mutation, your chances of developing either breast or ovarian cancer increase dramatically. I'm guessing that a hysterectomy may be her next step.

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/15/13 12:51 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Take a look at this; it's cool:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/corporate-logos-that-contain-subliminal-messaging-152827219.html

Here are some more sinister subliminal messages their laughable but still interesting.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/17/13 07:02 PM

Oops, I did it again!

Televangelist Pat Robertson is under fire once again after telling the wife of a cheating husband to get over the infidelity and provide a better home so he doesn't "wander."

Robertson was responding to a letter from a woman identified as Ivy during Wednesday's episode of "The 700 Club." Ivy wrote, "We have gone to counseling, but I just can't seem to forgive, nor can I trust. How do you let go of the anger? How do you trust again?

Robertson's co-host began to answer the letter when the one-time Republican presidential hopeful interjected with the "secret" to getting past the cheating.

"Stop talking about the cheating. He cheated on you. Well, he's a man. O.K.," Robertson said.

Robertson suggested the wife forget about the incident and focus on why she married her husband in the first place, advising she try to fall in love with him again. The televangelist rolled out a series of questions for Ivy to think about.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/17/13 08:44 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Oops, I did it again!

Televangelist Pat Robertson is under fire once again after telling the wife of a cheating husband to get over the infidelity and provide a better home so he doesn't "wander."

Robertson was responding to a letter from a woman identified as Ivy during Wednesday's episode of "The 700 Club." Ivy wrote, "We have gone to counseling, but I just can't seem to forgive, nor can I trust. How do you let go of the anger? How do you trust again?

Robertson's co-host began to answer the letter when the one-time Republican presidential hopeful interjected with the "secret" to getting past the cheating.

"Stop talking about the cheating. He cheated on you. Well, he's a man. O.K.," Robertson said.

Robertson suggested the wife forget about the incident and focus on why she married her husband in the first place, advising she try to fall in love with him again. The televangelist rolled out a series of questions for Ivy to think about.

I guess adultery isn't a sin for men unless they're gay. But consider the source. Pat Robertson, who claimed last year that God spoke to him directly and said that Romney was going to defeat Obama in the presidential election, recently warned his silly followers not to fall for false prophets.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/17/13 08:47 PM

On this date in 1954 the Supreme Court issued the decision in Brown v. Board of Education, overturning the separate but equal doctrine in Plessy.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/18/13 02:39 AM

Pat Robertson is a moron, as is anyone who sends him a penny, so I guess there are plenty of morons out there!

Klyd, it's amazing how those cases stick with you. They are so ingrained in my head that as I read your post, I mentally added the words "of Topeka, Kansas".

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/18/13 12:26 PM

All here know how much i love my kids and they are good kids....however just lately they are getting a bit irritating. They just want money all the time, think we have a money tree in the back garden or something?? They should know that my good lady spends all my money.....

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/18/13 08:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

All here know how much i love my kids and they are good kids....however just lately they are getting a bit irritating. They just want money all the time, think we have a money tree in the back garden or something?? They should know that my good lady spends all my money.....

They're as normal as everyone else then. Enjoy it.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 01:39 AM

Yes, and the demands just get larger as their crap gets more expensive. I miss the days of Barbie dolls and coloring books. When they turned about 12, I felt like they wanted ME to become an ATM that constantly dispensed 20s.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 10:58 AM

Glad to know we are just a normal bunch then

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 02:20 PM

Brought my daughter home from college yesterday. Between her parents, her grandmother, Christmas gifts and her unbelievable cheapness, she finished her first year of college spending only $145 of her own money.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 03:14 PM

Good for your daughter SB!

I am sure your family will have a wonderful summer. Enjoy all the family time you can.

TIS

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

she finished her first year of college spending only $145 of her own money.

Smart businesswoman

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 06:20 PM

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

she finished her first year of college spending only $145 of her own money.

Smart businesswoman

She'll need it. She's an art major.

Posted By: Dapper_Don

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/19/13 06:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: Dapper_Don

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

she finished her first year of college spending only $145 of her own money.

Smart businesswoman

She'll need it. She's an art major.

Touche

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/20/13 02:05 PM

My daughter has a part time job now and still comes cap in hand to me for hand outs. I think she has more money than me now

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:05 PM

Get the tissues out and watch this short video of a woman who lost her dog in the Oklahoma tornadoes.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:20 PM

The devastation of the Oklahomaa tragedies is hard to fathom. I understand that today more tornadoes will follow.

On a brighter note I forgot to mention that this past Saturday my grandmother celebrated her 99th birthday with a family dinner and a few glasses of wine at a nice local restarant.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:22 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

On a brighter note I forgot to mention that this past Saturday my grandmother celebrated her 99th birthday with a family dinner and a few glasses of wine at a nice local restarant.

Congratulations. I love hearing about her!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:25 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The devastation of the Oklahomaa tragedies is hard to fathom. I understand that today more tornadoes will follow.

On a brighter note I forgot to mention that this past Saturday my grandmother celebrated her 99th birthday with a family dinner and a few glasses of wine at a nice local restarant.

Wow, 99 yrs old? I can't even imagine it. How wonderful for your grandmother Kly. How is her general health (considering her age). Next year will be quite a landmark. Happy Birthday Kly's grandma.

The oldest relative in my family, that I remember was my great grandmother who lived to 94. My father was 90 AND I have an aunt who is still living (in Detroit) and shes 94.

TIS

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:42 PM

I had a great-uncle or possibly great-great-uncle, i'm not sure because i didn't know him that well, but he died in 2006 at the age of 104. It's crazy to think he was born in 1902 and still reached the 21st century. Happy bday to your grandmother

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/21/13 03:59 PM

Originally Posted By: Camarel

I had a great-uncle or possibly great-great-uncle, i'm not sure because i didn't know him that well, but he died in 2006 at the age of 104. It's crazy to think he was born in 1902 and still reached the 21st century. Happy bday to your grandmother

Thanks, Camarel. My grandmother has 5 years to go to reach him.

If she has her wish, she won't get there. While she greets each new day with cheerfulness, she has told me more than once that she has lived too long and is ready to welcome death whenever it arrives. Her vision has greatly deteriorated and last week the last of her contemporary friends died at the age of 96. All of her friends and family are from a generation younger than her.

She has had a couple of cousins, who had lived to their mid-90s, and had a second cousin, who died in Illinois a few years ago, who was 109. Obviously, we hope to plan a significant celebration for her 100th birthday, but she doesn't look at that as a milestone.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/22/13 07:22 PM

Congratulations to your grandmother Klyd. What a fabulous age, and still going strong

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/23/13 12:40 AM

Klyd, Hope she had a wonderful birthday. My mom, who is almost 87, feels similarly. She's buried most of her contemporaries and it's very difficult for her. But she's still chugging along.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/23/13 10:37 AM

Quote:

Pope Francis rocked some religious and atheist minds today when he declared that everyone was redeemed through Jesus, including atheists.

The Lord created us in His image and likeness, and we are the image of the Lord, and He does good and all of us have this commandment at heart: do good and do not do evil. All of us. ‘But, Father, this is not Catholic! He cannot do good.’ Yes, he can... "The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone! ‘Father, the atheists?’ Even the atheists. Everyone!".. We must meet one another doing good. ‘But I don’t believe, Father, I am an atheist!’ But do good: we will meet one another there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/22...ref=mostpopular

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/23/13 03:35 PM

Best thing I have heard a pope say since John XXVII

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/23/13 11:49 PM

Oh yeah. Pope Frank has a grip on things. I hope he doesn't scare the Vatican into something stupid.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/13 02:34 PM

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Best thing I have heard a pope say since John XXVII

John XXVII?

Popes, named John, only go to XXIII.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/13 02:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Quote:

Pope Francis rocked some religious and atheist minds today when he declared that everyone was redeemed through Jesus, including atheists.

The Lord created us in His image and likeness, and we are the image of the Lord, and He does good and all of us have this commandment at heart: do good and do not do evil. All of us. ‘But, Father, this is not Catholic! He cannot do good.’ Yes, he can... "The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ: all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone! ‘Father, the atheists?’ Even the atheists. Everyone!".. We must meet one another doing good. ‘But I don’t believe, Father, I am an atheist!’ But do good: we will meet one another there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/22...ref=mostpopular

I'm not sure why this is big news. This same sentiment is contained in the catechism, written by John Paul II, and wasn't shocking then as it was viewed as church teaching.

Many Christians though believe that salvation is predicated on a belief that Christ is Lord and Savior, and some profess that this belief alone guarantees eternal life.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/25/13 03:51 PM

Or here on the BB...LOL

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/31/13 11:55 PM

Did this ever happen to you?

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/13 05:48 AM

Sorry I haven't been around -- my hard drive finally bit it, and slowly but surely getting everything back...

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/13 09:16 AM

What with hoilday season starting and chronic sickness, there is boundless overtime to be had at work just now. By the time i have worked every day this week i will have done 20 days straight and there will be more next week. Making money hand over fist, like the good old days

So how come i never get to see any of it???

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/04/13 10:56 PM

Atheists to start 1-800 hotline for doubters By Dan Merica, CNN

(CNN) – Who can people call when religious doubts arise, but they're afraid to talk to their faith leaders or families?

A group that helps people "recover" from religion says it's ready to pick up the phone. Recovering from Religion, which has about 40 support groups in the U.S. and Britain, plans to launch a hotline that will offer doubters an anonymous place to ask difficult questions and find communities of like-minded nonbelievers. The group plans to staff the help line 24 hours a day and is modeling it after services like suicide prevention hotlines.

Sarah Morehead, executive director of Recovering from Religion, told CNN that the mission is to help people, not convert them to atheism. “A lot of the times they just need someone to talk to," Morehead said. The 1-800 number has yet to be named. Recovering from Religion is trying to raise $30,000 by June 30 to fund "The Hotline Project" with up to 40 counselors. Ideally, the help line would be live by the holiday season, said Morehead, which is often a difficult time for people struggling with religious doubts.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/13 02:52 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Best thing I have heard a pope say since John XXVII

John XXVII?

Popes, named John, only go to XXIII.

Sorry I meant XXIII got 5 popes ahead of myself

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/13 05:06 PM

Last night my second son had his high school graduation. He's off to the shore with a bunch of his classmates on Saturday. We'll have a big party for him on the 22nd. I told him this could and should be the happiest time of his life. Make the most of it.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/13 05:35 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Last night my second son had his high school graduation. He's off to the shore with a bunch of his classmates on Saturday. We'll have a big party for him on the 22nd. I told him this could and should be the happiest time of his life. Make the most of it.

Congratulations, and your advice is right on!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/05/13 05:48 PM

He's sharing a house on the beach for a week with four attractive girls from his class. My wife asked me if this was a good idea. I said, "What am I supposed to do? Tell him 'no?'"

She said that he might get passed among them as if he were a piece of meat. I said, "Only if he's lucky." She didn't think it was funny. Anyway there's another male friend of his sharing the house too.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/06/13 02:37 AM

Sounds like every 18 year old's fantasy vacation, Klyd!

Congratulations to him, Klyd, and to your whole family! What are his college plans?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/06/13 02:59 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

He's sharing a house on the beach for a week with four attractive girls from his class. My wife asked me if this was a good idea. I said, "What am I supposed to do? Tell him 'no?'"

She said that he might get passed among them as if he were a piece of meat. I said, "Only if he's lucky." She didn't think it was funny. Anyway there's another male friend of his sharing the house too.

Ha ha ha!!

That's guy thinking all right.

Congratulations to you and your son. I'm telling you, time flies so quickly, enjoy every moment.

Best wishes to your son in his future endeavors (oh, and by endeavors I'm not thinking about the 4 girls he's staying with.)

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/06/13 10:03 AM

The Bronx is not Burning

Quote:

Bronx officials have also stepped up efforts to re-brand their borough. A tourism magazine will be relaunched this summer with a feature called “What I love about the Bronx.” And a new Bronx tourism Web site, ilovethebronx.com, lists a dozen approved tours of the Bronx so far, including a free trolley ride to City Island that attracts hundreds of tourists every month.

The Bronx name already carries weight in some unexpected places. In the Kansas City area, for instance, a chain of four restaurants named d’Bronx deliver New York-style sandwiches and pizza.

The singer Ashlee Simpson has a young son named Bronx, and a hard-core punk band from Los Angeles also chose that name before ever stepping foot in the Bronx proper (the members have visited since). “It’s got a tough vibe to it,” explained Matt Caughthran, 34, a band member. “It always struck me as a place where you have to be street-smart, and that’s where we were coming from.”

Andrew Meyers, the director of a program on the Bronx experience at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in the borough, said that half of his incoming students now associated the Bronx with the zoo or Yankee Stadium rather than the “Fort Apache” movie. “These kids were born in the late 1990s,” he said. “I think the stigmas that we grew up with are on the way out.”...

Posted By: Don Smitty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 03:10 PM

Obama 2016.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 04:45 PM

My wife has been getting updates from my son's grad week at the beach from the Twitter postings of some of the girls vacationing with him. So far I've seen pictures of him on the boardwalk with an unidentified drunken dwarf on his shoulders, and short video clips of him dancing with the girls, and relaxing with them on the beach.

Why would he want to come home?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 05:04 PM

Good question, Klyd. Eventually, the money has to run out, no???

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 05:29 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Good question, Klyd. Eventually, the money has to run out, no???

Good point. The group has plenty of food and I know he brought down a good amount of money, but a person can go through money quickly at the shore.

He comes home Saturday night. He has to go to work Sunday night to start replacing what he spent, and I have yard work for him as we get the place ready for a graduation party. I spent the last two days painting the basement. I still have some trim work today before I rehang the pictures and put the room together again. My oldest is helping me with that.

Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 06:30 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Good question, Klyd. Eventually, the money has to run out, no???

Good point. The group has plenty of food and I know he brought down a good amount of money, but a person can go through money quickly at the shore.

He comes home Saturday night. He has to go to work Sunday night to start replacing what he spent, and I have yard work for him as we get the place ready for a graduation party. I spent the last two days painting the basement. I still have some trim work today before I rehang the pictures and put the room together again. My oldest is helping me with that.

Hey Kly I dunno if he went to OC MD. My class went there had a blast a lot of crazy shit happen. The cops are out in full force to get you god forbid. I remember leaving there the way they had traffic blocked so you had to go in a wait in traffic to get to the bridge and if you weren't wearing your seatbelt they would give you a fine. It was a nice way to end the vacation goddamn ocmd pigs!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/13/13 06:36 PM

Klyd, hope you have a wonderful party. Sounds like you have some great kids!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:29 PM

Originally Posted By: DickNose_Moltasanti

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Hey Kly I dunno if he went to OC MD. My class went there had a blast a lot of crazy shit happen. The cops are out in full force to get you god forbid.

It is Ocean City, MD, and you're right about the police presence. This is his third trip there with friends, and he knows about them. One thing I stressed to him is that he's now 18, and the stakes are considerably higher than when he was a juvenile. I think he's enjoying the craziness with many of his classmates. They're no angels, but they're sensible.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Klyd, hope you have a wonderful party. Sounds like you have some great kids!

I've lucked out with my kids, SB, and I give most of the credit to my wife.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:35 PM

Kly, sounds like your son is having a blast. He comes home tomorrow? AND you have work for him? And reality hits.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:42 PM

Today the house, in which my father and his 8 brothers and sisters grew up, is being torn down. My grandfather built most of it himself, digging out the cellar by hand after he returned from World War I.

My brother-in-law called me yesterday from the Scranton area to tell me that the local radio talk show devoted much time to talking about my grandparents and the family they raised. I caaught the last 5 minutes online. A lot of good memories in the house.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:46 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Kly, sounds like your son is having a blast. He comes home tomorrow? AND you have work for him? And reality hit.

TIS

I'll give him til Monday before he does yard work.. Also, he works at a local supermarket, and I think his schedule is pretty busy when he returns, so I might have to take it easy.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/14/13 02:46 PM

Oh that is sad. I can kind of relate Kly. My father had a dry cleaners for about 40 yrs. When he retired he sold the building to a record producer of all things. ANYWAY, when i was there last year for my mom's funeral, I learned they had just torn it down and it's now a parking lot.

I just have memories of working their on Saturdays and vividly remember what it looked liked. No matter what they made the building it was always dad's cleaners.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/15/13 01:52 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Klyd, hope you have a wonderful party. Sounds like you have some great kids!

I've lucked out with my kids, SB, and I give most of the credit to my wife.

There's no such thing as "lucking out" with good kids - it takes a lot of hard work. Good job by you and Mrs. Klyd!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/16/13 03:02 AM

Hey New Yorkers. What color is the Queensboro Bridge?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/17/13 09:21 PM

Gee, they are digging for Jimmy Hoffa again in Detroit. LOL Wouldn't that be something? CNN reported that authorities thought they had "a very credible source", a former mobster.

TIS

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/17/13 09:43 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Gee, they are digging for Jimmy Hoffa again in Detroit. LOL Wouldn't that be something? CNN reported that authorities thought they had "a very credible source", a former mobster.

TIS

Tony Zerilli the former Detroit underboss is the mobster in question, there's a few topics about it in the oc section.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/17/13 09:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Camarel

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Gee, they are digging for Jimmy Hoffa again in Detroit. LOL Wouldn't that be something? CNN reported that authorities thought they had "a very credible source", a former mobster.

TIS

Tony Zerilli the former Detroit underboss is the mobster in question, there's a few topics about it in the oc section.

You know what Camarel? I should have assumed it would be. I never go to OC section much. Thanks

Anyway, one of the mysteries of my lifetime would be solved. Gotta say, whoever got him, hid him pretty well no?

How many jokes throughout the years have we heard as to where Hoffa was?

Still, probably another wild goose chase.

TIS

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/17/13 10:18 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Camarel

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Gee, they are digging for Jimmy Hoffa again in Detroit. LOL Wouldn't that be something? CNN reported that authorities thought they had "a very credible source", a former mobster.

TIS

Tony Zerilli the former Detroit underboss is the mobster in question, there's a few topics about it in the oc section.

You know what Camarel? I should have assumed it would be. I never go to OC section much. Thanks

Anyway, one of the mysteries of my lifetime would be solved. Gotta say, whoever got him, hid him pretty well no?

How many jokes throughout the years have we heard as to where Hoffa was?

Still, probably another wild goose chase.

TIS

I honestly think the authorities are right that he's a credible source, i mean he was a capo i believe at the time of his dissapearance so i think there'll be a good chance he knows something but who knows. Here's a topic on it anyway if you're interested in reading it - http://www.gangsterbb.net/threads/ubbthr...true#Post720830

Posted By: Don Smitty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/18/13 03:13 PM

Obama just said that the NSA does not and will not listen in to anyone's phone calls, didn't he also say that if you wanted to keep your own health insurance that you could? Now we hear that millions of people will be tossed off of there work plans. This man has no credibility.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/13 10:10 AM

I really don't care for police officers. It seems like there have been more and more reports of cops shooting family pets where there was no threat. You shoot my dog then I consider you a threat.

It seems pretty simple that you don't enter someone's yard without permission and then shoot their dog because you consider it a threat. But it doesn't seem to matter. There have also been instances in which caged dogs were shot. I think this is an outgrowth of an overmilitarized police force. Poor attitudes, poor training and virtual legal immunity on such issues lead to these things.

Home Security video supports owners claim

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/24/13 10:41 AM

Thanks for the birthday wishes.;)

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/25/13 01:27 AM

Worlds fastest and tallest looping roller coaster opened today.

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_23518861/full-throttle-roller-coaster-make-debut-at-six

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/26/13 01:40 PM

Anyone know this Aaron Hernandez guy that's being arrested?

Don't know who he is but police evidently confiscated items from his house. Possible murder charge????

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 12:37 AM

I have to say, I have been a huge fan of this site, and have made many friends that I hold quite dear, like SC and TIS and Turnbull. We have all witnessed many things over the years, bombings, acts of terrorism, massacres, but also wonderful things, too. We have shared personal tragedies and triumphs as well.

There have always been people I have personally disagreed with like Mig and Apple, even Don Cardi, but while we have disagreed in theory, never in the 11 years of membership here have I witnessed the hate and venom that I've read on here in recent months. It makes me very sad.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 01:08 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyone know this Aaron Hernandez guy that's being arrested?

Don't know who he is but police evidently confiscated items from his house. Possible murder charge????

TIS

You don't know? Madonne! See, this is why all American females should have to take and pass an NFL class. He's starting tight end for the Patriots.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 01:20 AM

First, SB I agree with you. Lots of hate here tho mostly in the political threads. Even tho many profess to want to debate, and/or are supposedly open-minded or independent.

Secondly, Oli my friend...how should I say this? Me? An NFL class?

Well, ONLY if all men will take lessons on how to spend the entire day at the mall.

Thirdly, and really a sad note I read that Nelson Mandela has been taken off life support. Anyone else hear any updates?

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 02:01 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

First, SB I agree with you. Lots of hate here tho mostly in the political threads. Even tho many profess to want to debate, and/or are supposedly open-minded or independent.

TIS

I took about a 2 minute cruise of just one thread and found these quotes:

"5 corrupt Supreme Court justice"
"through corrupt lawyers and judges"
"live in a state like Utah where degeneracy isn't enshrined and wickedness celebrated"
"not one of the liberal hacks on this board"
"But who the fuck are you to get on your high horse."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 02:07 AM

Oli,

Imagine the tidbits you'd get if you cruised around for 5 minutes.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 02:23 AM

Oli, Maybe we would be better off at the mall than cruising around here. LOL

Anyone have any good ideas for a fun 50th Anniversary? The non-profit I work for was founded in 1964, so we're planning on a celebration/fundraiser for next year. We were thinking of a "class reunion" theme, inviting past board members and son on, and the dinner journal will be designed to look like a yearbook. We're not sure what else to work in. Any ideas I can steal???

Posted By: Frank_Nitti

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/27/13 02:34 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

I took about a 2 minute cruise of just one thread and found these quotes:

"5 corrupt Supreme Court justice"
"through corrupt lawyers and judges"
"live in a state like Utah where degeneracy isn't enshrined and wickedness celebrated"
"not one of the liberal hacks on this board"
"But who the fuck are you to get on your high horse."

Did anyone report them through the proper channels? Two of those instances are clearly insulting, disrespectful behavior to other members, and 2 are in violation of Post Quality guidelines as set forth by the site.

Be careful, by addressing them here, you yourself could be engaging in trolling, baiting, and derailing a thread for personal vendetta.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/02/13 03:11 AM

How about this?:

If you fly on India's budget GoAir, don't expect to see any men pushing that drink cart down the aisle; from this point on the airline will hire only members of the lighter, fairer sex for its cabin crew. The new policy is meant to lessen weight on board, thereby saving an estimated $500,000 a year on fuel.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/06/13 07:15 AM

I'm sleeping like 12 hours tomorrow (at least, God willing)... Mom's home now, but, was in the hospital/rehab the past 10 days. Was there each day for 3-4-6+ hours, and, ate at the hospital cafe (which is actually quite good) 10+ times (but after a week of eating nothing else, nothing's that good lol).

Posted By: fathersson

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/06/13 11:55 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I'm sleeping like 12 hours tomorrow (at least, God willing)... Mom's home now, but, was in the hospital/rehab the past 10 days. Was there each day for 3-4-6+ hours, and, ate at the hospital cafe (which is actually quite good) 10+ times (but after a week of eating nothing else, nothing's that good lol).

Nothing is that good if you are under a lot of stress.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/07/13 04:18 AM

JG, So glad your mom's home. Hope everything is good. Hugs!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/07/13 02:16 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I'm sleeping like 12 hours tomorrow (at least, God willing)... Mom's home now, but, was in the hospital/rehab the past 10 days. Was there each day for 3-4-6+ hours, and, ate at the hospital cafe (which is actually quite good) 10+ times (but after a week of eating nothing else, nothing's that good lol).

Geoff,

Sorry to hear your mom was in the hospital/rehab. I hope she gets well soon. Maybe being home will help her recover sooner. Take care!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/08/13 03:33 PM

Geoff, I hope your mom continues to recover smoothly at home. I also hope that you get your dozen hours of continuous sleep by the time you read this.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/11/13 03:50 PM

Dylan is 8 months old and is standing on his own and starting to take steps.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/12/13 01:40 PM

That's great Mig

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/13/13 12:00 AM

Has anyone heard from PB lately?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/13/13 02:09 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Has anyone heard from PB lately?

No Oli, have not seen him around in a while!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/13/13 03:38 PM

I think PB goes to Florida a couple times a year, maybe he's on vacation???

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/13/13 10:10 PM

I thought the date looked familiar -- It's the BB's 12th anniversary! Wow... Thanks for being a part of it, everyone!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/13/13 10:46 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I thought the date looked familiar -- It's the BB's 12th anniversary!

Happy Birthday! Next year we start our teenage years.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/14/13 10:07 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

I thought the date looked familiar -- It's the BB's 12th anniversary! Wow... Thanks for being a part of it, everyone!

Our pleasure mate

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/14/13 02:15 PM

Happy Anniversary BB!! 12 years? Man, we're getting old.

I remember having BB anniversary chats in the chatroom for a few years in a row.

Anyway, thanks to Geoff, SC for this "thing of ours."

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/14/13 04:03 PM

Hey New Yorkers: I watched a program that showed that there is a flowing river running below Yonkers. It's called the Saw mill river and the City is trying to excavate it. It was covered up ages ago so that industries could be built on top of it. Are any of you aware of this project?

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/14/13 06:07 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Hey New Yorkers: I watched a program that showed that there is a flowing river running below Yonkers. It's called the Saw mill river and the City is trying to excavate it. It was covered up ages ago so that industries could be built on top of it. Are any of you aware of this project?

Saw Mill River

Appears to be so Oli. As an ex-NY suburbanite I used to commute on a northern portion of the Saw Mill River Pkwy; notorious for flooding. I wasn't aware of this project, but it sounds ambitious. I hope it succeeds. How many other natural treasures have been swallowed up by industrial and urban sprawl?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/15/13 02:28 PM

Happy BD to the BB.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/15/13 04:45 PM

Thanks SC for getting rid of that asswipe!

He registered about an hour ago and I have a feeling he is a current or recently former member who was too chicken shit to express his/her hate/racism and re-registered under another name. Just a feeling.

Btw, he was all over the board so make sure you check all the threads (not to be telling you how to do your job.)

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/15/13 04:47 PM

Sorry for the intrusion of the asswipe. I guess he didn't have any obituaries to read.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/15/13 04:51 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Sorry for the intrusion of the asswipe. I guess he didn't have any obituaries to read.

Now he's in the obits of the BB.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/15/13 09:19 PM

Happy BDAY BB and to think i have been around for nearly ten years of them..

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/16/13 08:51 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Happy BDAY BB and to think i have been around for nearly ten years of them..

Old bastard....

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/13 06:44 PM

Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/13 06:48 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

Why you little pot stirrer you. Yea, cause we haven't heard enough have we?

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/13 06:49 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

Why you little pot stirrer you. Yea, cause we haven't heard enough have we?

I should have included a smiley face.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/13 06:52 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

[quote=The Italian Stallionette][quote=klydon1]Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

Why you little pot stirrer you. Yea, cause we haven't heard enough have we?

I should have included a smiley face.

Oh, I knew it was a joke. I'm joking too

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/13 09:43 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

I'm going to run in a 10K race for Gay Pride sponsored by Zimmerman's Bagels. Does that count?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/19/13 03:57 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Now that the well wishes for the BB have concluded, we need more threads about race, gays, and Zimmerman.

I'm going to run in a 10K race for Gay Pride sponsored by Zimmerman's Bagels. Does that count?

That works.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/21/13 05:27 PM

Anyone have digital music on their tv? I have Time Warner and must admit they have a huge variety of music to choose from, all commercial free (ie (Rock, classic rock, golden oldies, stage/screen, C&W, jazz, swing, easy listening blues). Of course I'm listening RAP.

NOT!!!!!!!!

TIS

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/21/13 05:54 PM

Ya in jersey we have the optimum network and they have all those music channels up in like the 900s is that what your talking about? Ya they have all the different types of music and at least a hundred channels to chose from, great for if your having a party and want some background music or if your just trying to rock out on a sunday afternoon

.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/21/13 06:01 PM

Yep,that's it and it's the 900s here too. I can't imagine there isn't something for everyone.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/21/13 06:27 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Yep,that's it and it's the 900s here too. I can't imagine there isn't something for everyone.

TIS

900s? Are you on Mercury?

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/21/13 06:39 PM

Well TIS i guess they dont have it in texas, do you guys still use the tin foil on rabbit ears down there?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:19 AM

BOO!!!!! Where is everyone? It's a Ghost Town. Did we all get burnt out on politics?

That's ok, take a breather.

Just wanted to NOT leave this "General Discussion" page with no posts for nearly a day.

Everyone......have a wonderful evening.

Or depending on what part of the world you live in, a very good morning!

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:56 AM

Hi, TIS!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 03:00 AM

Hey SB! How ya doing?

I thought you might be out yachting on such a beautiful day.

Have a great evening.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 03:29 AM

I don't get to go on the yacht, only Mr. Babe! LOL

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:49 PM

I'm leaving work early today, and picking up a pizza, a gallon of lemonade and a half gallon of chocolate ice cream. My little friends are coming over to swim, and my wife has an appointment and my kids are either working or at the beach, so someone has to be home when they get here.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:51 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I'm leaving work early today, and picking up a pizza, a gallon of lemonade and a half gallon of chocolate ice cream. My little friends are coming over to swim, and my wife has an appointment and my kids are either working or at the beach, so someone has to be home when they get here.

Wow, those kids are gonna love you. You'd be a great neighbor to have.

Have fun Kly. You sound like a real gem.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:53 PM

I had to drive to York very early today, a 40 minute trip. I hit it perfectly as my radio station played Reeling in the Years, Lola, Freebird, Revolution, and Stairway to Heaven in a row.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 02:59 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I'm leaving work early today, and picking up a pizza, a gallon of lemonade and a half gallon of chocolate ice cream. My little friends are coming over to swim, and my wife has an appointment and my kids are either working or at the beach, so someone has to be home when they get here.

Wow, those kids are gonna love you. You'd be a great neighbor to have.

Have fun Kly. You sound like a real gem.

TIS

I'll gladly share the pizza and lemonade, TIS, but they'll have to fight me for the ice cream.

It's a good excuse to skip out of work on a beautiful day. Apparently though I may have to get an extra pizza as my wife called me a minute ago to say that their 2 cousins are visiting them and will be stopping by with them.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 03:43 PM

Speaking of pizza, my wife is almost half-way through her vacation. So, tonight I'm going across town to see my granddaughters. We're going to make pizza together. I've been making pizza with my grandkids since they were little. They're hitting the tween years, so they are not that little any more. But they still enjoy doing it. Can't wait.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 03:51 PM

Oli,

I grew up with homemade pizza. Many times when my mom made her weekly 8 loaves of Italian bread, she'd make pizza for dinner or a snack. I never had take-out pizza til I was a teenager and then was shocked at how think the crust was.

I have made homemade pizza before BUT it's been a lot of years since.

(btw we ALWAYS had it with anchovies. Try to find someone who wants to share a pizza with anchovies. LOL

In the theme of how things have progressed. When I was in MI I was talking to my Aunt who told me she had her great grand kids over and asked them if they wanted popcorn. They said the did, but they were confused when she took out a pan, put oil in it and cooked over the stove til the corn started popping.

They looked over the stove amazed. They have only had the microwavable popcorn.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 04:07 PM

Yes TIS, things have changed. But I taught the grandkids about making pizza as soon as they were old enough to understand. They love to crush the tomatoes. We don't grate the mozzrella anymore; that's one concession to progress and we use Boboli pizza crust. By the way, I love anchovies.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 04:37 PM

Add me to the list of anchovy lovers

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 06:15 PM

OMG! Mick Jagger turns 70 today.

Anyone remember the interview from 100 years ago in which Mick says he can't see himself doing this beyond 30?

The Stones gotta be 2nd only to the Beatles (and it's close)of my favorite "English Invasion" group. Rock on Mick!!!!

Here's a Stones blast from the past. Admit it. Doesn't it just make you wanna get up and dance.....move like Jagger?

Happy Birthday Mick!!!!

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 06:24 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

OMG! Mick Jagger turns 70 today.

Well, his age finally caught up with his looks.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/26/13 06:32 PM

Well, Stones were never known for a good looking group but yea Oli, they have definitely aged.

Here's a clip from a fairly recent Letterman in which Jagger does the top ten things I learned from Rock & Roll, with the #1 being the funniest (and likely true)

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/02/13 04:44 PM

Off to Scotland for a week tomorrow..off work for 2 weeks. Happy times

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/02/13 04:45 PM

Have a great vacation Yogi. Stay out of the pubs.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/02/13 05:07 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Have a great vacation Yogi. Stay out of the pubs.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/03/13 03:08 AM

My Dylan is 9 months now and weighs 24.9 Lbs. and is 30 1/2 long

Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 06:23 PM

Random Post Whoring (2012)?

I've been away a while, but it's good to see some familiar names and faces (avatar's) around. Hope all is well with everyone

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 07:50 PM

Turi, nice to see you again. I hope you're doing well. :)What's new with you?

I could have sworn we had a random post 2013 thread but maybe I'm mistaken.

I noticed our "weather" thread is for 2011-12 so perhaps we are all just a tad behind the times.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 08:40 PM

Flove it when Turi comes around. How are you doing???

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 09:04 PM

Good to see you back Turi..

Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 09:28 PM

I'm very well thanks all, TIS, SB, De Niro. It's good to be back, I just hope I can find the time to be around more often.

New with me? Well it's just over a year until my wedding, I'm a homeowner and with 10 mouths to feed (4 cats and 4 rats, Dawn and I). Not to mention I've just turned 30 - I'm almost a proper grown up! I'll have to start behaving like one soon.

All in all things are very good.

What's new here with everyone? What have I been missing?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/04/13 10:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Not to mention I've just turned 30 - I'm almost a proper grown up! I'll have to start behaving like one soon.

I sincerely hope that will never happen!

Ah, four cats and four rats! No chickens yet???

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/13 02:49 PM

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

I'm very well thanks all, TIS, SB, De Niro. It's good to be back, I just hope I can find the time to be around more often.

New with me? Well it's just over a year until my wedding, I'm a homeowner and with 10 mouths to feed (4 cats and 4 rats, Dawn and I). Not to mention I've just turned 30 - I'm almost a proper grown up! I'll have to start behaving like one soon.

All in all things are very good.

What's new here with everyone? What have I been missing?

Turi,

Glad that you checked in and that all is going well with you. You mean to tell me that our Turi is 30 yrs old?

Why you're still a young kid. Don't ever lose that young playful spirit.

Best to you!!

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/05/13 07:00 PM

Well I still don't have"regular" CBS (channel 2 here) thanks to the TimeWarner/CBS battle. I turned to CBS just now and surprisingly there is an old movie on. I checked the website and apparently we will get movies/kid shows for now.

Hope it's resolved soon.

Or at least before the fall shows start.

TIS

Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/06/13 10:10 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

I'm very well thanks all, TIS, SB, De Niro. It's good to be back, I just hope I can find the time to be around more often.

New with me? Well it's just over a year until my wedding, I'm a homeowner and with 10 mouths to feed (4 cats and 4 rats, Dawn and I). Not to mention I've just turned 30 - I'm almost a proper grown up! I'll have to start behaving like one soon.

All in all things are very good.

What's new here with everyone? What have I been missing?

Turi,

Glad that you checked in and that all is going well with you. You mean to tell me that our Turi is 30 yrs old?

Why you're still a young kid. Don't ever lose that young playful spirit.

Best to you!!

TIS

Yep, TIS, young Turi is an old man now enjoying the simple pleasures of slippers and my herb garden

I'm like The Don in the garden with the orange in his mouth. It's a good way to keep the neighbours at distance!

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Not to mention I've just turned 30 - I'm almost a proper grown up! I'll have to start behaving like one soon.

I sincerely hope that will never happen!

Ah, four cats and four rats! No chickens yet???

Noooo, unfortunately. It will happen one day but our yard is a bit too small, when we upgrade down the line that'll be the plan. Anyway, I've got a proper hunter cat - if I had poultry I'd have to ensure Cleo can't get anywhere near them. She is vicious! The other three cats are dopes, they can't catch a wooden pole!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/06/13 10:22 PM

In our house, the "pecking order" is as follows: Dog, Chickens and then the Cats are last. The chickens kick the cats' asses.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/07/13 03:29 AM

Glad all is well with you Turi and congrats on the up coming wedding. All is well here I'm a Mamaw to a handsome 9 month old grandson who stole my heart.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/07/13 06:21 PM

My grandkids started back at school today.

Geez, when I was a kid we wouldn't go back until the day after Labor Day.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/07/13 07:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Random Post Whoring (2012)?

DOH!

Good to see you, Turi!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/08/13 01:03 AM

IT'S ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE! And so is Turi. The world of the absurd is safe and will continue to thrive. Thank God he was rescued from the Siberian Huskies. Hi Turi, how's is your mojo?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/08/13 01:19 AM

MC, don't you think that's a little personal???

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/08/13 09:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

MC, don't you think that's a little personal???

the mojo. Am I too old? Does that mean something like your schwang fay (sp.) or your Karma?

Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/08/13 10:24 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

IT'S ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE! And so is Turi. The world of the absurd is safe and will continue to thrive. Thank God he was rescued from the Siberian Huskies. Hi Turi, how's is your mojo?

My Mojo is all lovely and well good, thanks MC. Someone's had to look after them huskies - they're misunderstood, we drank, shared stories and look after each other. There was no Turi in captivity. Just like Romulus and Remus, except my Rome is more like a house and home

Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/08/13 10:36 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

Random Post Whoring (2012)?

DOH!

Good to see you, Turi!

C'mon JG, get your shit together!

The Don is slipping. Could I have gotten to JG 10-20 years ago?...

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/09/13 02:12 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

MC, don't you think that's a little personal???

the mojo. Am I too old? Does that mean something like your schwang fay (sp.) or your Karma?

Sorry, I was just kidding around. I don't even know what a mojo is, and I think you meant Feng shui!

I definitely DON'T want to know about any fay schwangs!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/10/13 02:13 PM

Just back from a lovely week up in Scotland. The weather was fine, saw all my family and celebrated my birthday up there. All very grand, was a shame to come home this morning.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/10/13 07:06 PM

Glad you had a great time, Yogi!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/11/13 02:37 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Just back from a lovely week up in Scotland. The weather was fine, saw all my family and celebrated my birthday up there. All very grand, was a shame to come home this morning.

Glad you enjoyed your vacation Yogi. Welcome back and a belated Happy Birthdy!!!

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/11/13 06:27 AM

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

C'mon JG, get your shit together!

The Don is slipping. Could I have gotten to JG 10-20 years ago?...

My advisers keep telling me over and over that "wine is good for you", but I'm starting to doubt them....

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/11/13 06:50 AM

If only you had gotten a job at the town garage! You would be a millionaire!

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/11/13 07:04 AM

If you're talking to me.... I'm not even sure what the Town Garage is.... but I started the same time as Amazon, and, they're bizillionaires and I'm not even close!

Posted By: Caemine718

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/11/13 08:01 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Originally Posted By: Turi Giuliano

C'mon JG, get your shit together!

The Don is slipping. Could I have gotten to JG 10-20 years ago?...

My advisers keep telling me over and over that "wine is good for you", but I'm starting to doubt them....

JGeoff you need to branch out. Who would you choose for a three man ruling panel?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/12/13 01:28 AM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

If you're talking to me.... I'm not even sure what the Town Garage is....

TOMS RIVER — News quickly spread Friday that 16 lucky Ocean County employees are holding onto one of three winning Powerball jackpot tickets.

But county employees and officials are keeping mum on who exactly was part of the winning pool of Vehicle Maintenance Department workers in Toms River.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/12/13 05:56 PM

I didn't follow the trial closely but CNN is reporting a verdict in the Whitey Bulger trial within 15 minutes.

TIS

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/12/13 06:01 PM

Surprising it took them so long

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/12/13 06:28 PM

I guess there were a number of charges to sort thru.

CNN reported that Bulger had to make it clear at trial that he didn't kill women and he wasn't a snitch. Everything else is a go tho.

Heck the guy is 80 something? He can't serve that much time.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/23/13 06:19 PM

I didn't realize it (or had forgotten til I heard them talking about it on tv), that MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech was just months before JFK assassination 50 years ago. Don't remember them being the same year. Damn!!! 50 years?????

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/24/13 01:25 AM

My dad's union had Dr. King as a guest lecturer at one of their meetings and he gave out autographed albums of that speech. My father was so honored to meet him.

My idiot brother borrowed the album to play it for his class (he was a teacher) and lost it.

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/24/13 06:14 PM

Your Fredo of a brother?

...So what's up, gangsters?

My daughter is 4!

I write erotica for money!

I don't know why I'm shouting!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/24/13 06:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Longneck

My daughter is 4!

She's four years old now? Wow.... time flies!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/27/13 08:36 PM

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream Speech."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/27/13 08:51 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream Speech."

Yes, I know there are televised events scheduled. I believe it's MSNBC that will show the entire "I Have A Dream Speech."

I just can't believe it's been 50 years and that this was in my lifetime.

It also will be 50 years since JFK was assassinated this November. It's amazing how certain memories remain vivid.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 12:29 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream Speech."

Yes, I know there are televised events scheduled. I believe it's MSNBC that will show the entire "I Have A Dream Speech."

I just can't believe it's been 50 years and that this was in my lifetime.

It also will be 50 years since JFK was assassinated this November. It's amazing how certain memories remain vivid.

TIS

I wasn't born until '64, but the King's march and speech formed one of the most signicant events in American history.

By the way it's getting harder and harder to find a thread around here that isn't polluted with ignorance, hatred and juvenile "in your face" comments. I swear some of these threads have become dull lights attracting the spiteful and misinformed.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 12:48 AM

Klyd, I'm with you. I remember the days when most of the members kind of liked one another, or at least were kinder and more respectful.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 12:57 AM

And I'm with both of you. What the hell happened? Well, I could guess, but I won't.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 01:58 AM

I agree. That's why I don't contribute as many posts as I used to. Years ago I asked the moderators to crack down on the use of foul language on the Board. Oh well. But Kly is right about the ignorance that abounds in so many threads. Of course, a couple of months ago one of the threads on gays turned into a narrative Inquisition. I could smell the odor of burning keyboards.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 02:46 AM

Olivant, more like burning crosses, but yea I agree, things have gone down hill big time. I haven't always been a saint but geez.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 09:55 AM

I also concur folks. At least we still have each other

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 02:58 PM

Of course we do!!!!

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/29/13 09:44 PM

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 02:09 PM

Given that this is Labor Day (or at least its holiday), I wonder how many Board members have been or are union members. I've belonged to the Teamsters, Steelworkers, and Laborers unions. How about you?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 02:13 PM

Morning Oli,

Well, I'm not with Teamsters but I am a retired member of the CSEA (California School Employees Association) and have been a member for 25 years.

TIS

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 04:14 PM

Ive been with the local 40 ironworkers in nyc for the past few years.

Posted By: Turnbull

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 06:13 PM

When I worked for the Wall Street Journal in the early Sixties, I was a member of the "Independent Association of Publisher's Employees." It was a company-organized union (not worker-organized) as an alternative to the Newspaper Guild. As a result, most of us editorial employees were paid less than half of what our counterparts at the Post, Daily News, Times, etc. were paid.

This "union" had one bulletin board in the newsroom. One year, their "leaders" concluded "negotiations" for a new contract with Dow Jones & Co., the Journal's parent. The notice on the BB said: "Be sure to check out our new contract--especially the clause on job security." So I checked it out. It read:

"No employee shall be fired without 'just cause.'
"Just cause shall be defined as: violation of standard journalistic ethics; incompetence, dishonesty, or a decision by the Publisher to reduce the size of his staff" [emphasis added].

Right! They want to get rid of me, so they call me on the carpet and say, "Turnbull, the Publisher has decided to reduce the size of his staff by one--you. Oh, and that's ok by your union contract."

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 06:37 PM

My dad belonged to 1199 and my grandmother and aunt belonged to ILGWU. My grandfather and uncle, who were pressers in garment factories, must have also belonged to the male counterpart.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/02/13 10:19 PM

Woo Woo Time Warner/CBS finally ended dispute.

No details yet as to "how" it ended. I'll be able to watch "Under the Dome" tonight.

(First CBS was running all Disney/kiddie type movies 24/7). Yesterday and today it was a "Perry Mason" marathon. I see it switched over within the last half hour or so. I see Dr. Phil is on and I think that IS a regularly scheduled show.

TIS

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/03/busine...inance&_r=0

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 12:42 AM

From 1970 to 1976; member and shop steward, CWA 1107 (Communication Workers of America). In August, 1970 went on strike for 9 months, got a $1 raise and a closed shop (you had to join the union to work for NY Telephone). Years later I was in management. The union business agent told me that no where in the contract does it say that union members had to "work". Go figger.

Posted By: Turnbull

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 03:12 AM

Ah, MC, your post brings back memories:

Non-union(mostly "management") employees of the old Bell System used to pray for strikes because they could roll up huge amounts of overtime and double overtime by doing union jobs, such as telephone operator, installer, etc. When negotiations started getting tough, even before a strike, management people started planning vacations, putting money down on second homes, etc., in anticipation of their "windfall." And they were sorry when settlements were announced--no more gravy train.

Others benefited from the strikes, too. Among them were prisoners: Knowing that inexperienced operators were on duty during strikes, they conned the newbies into placing their calls for free. They weren't the only ones. A creative time for many.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 07:15 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

...my grandmother and aunt belonged to ILGWU.

I can hear the strains of "Look For the Union Label" in the background! (Does anybody besides me - and SB - remember that?)

I am a member of New York State Unified Teachers (NYSUT) Local 37-965, AFT Local 7946.

Signor V.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 07:20 AM

Well Labor Day is not a holiday here of course, but I am a staunch union member, always have been. So really I should have had a day off by proxy or something

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 02:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Well Labor Day is not a holiday here of course, but I am a staunch union member, always have been. So really I should have had a day off by proxy or something

Yogi,

I hereby give you the day off. The heck with what anyone says.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 03:42 PM

I hope you all had a great Labor Day, and I was surprised by all of the unions represented on our board. Labor Day is a recognition that the American worker has skin in the game.

I probably drove a thousand miles this weekend, and didn't leave the state. I dropped off some items for my oldest, who is enjoying apartment life for his junior year in college. He and I went to have dinner and visit with my parents and grandmother. My dad's alzheimers is slowly progressing, and he has some difficulty following conversations. He always had a very sharp mind, and it's sad to see the vacant look in his eyes that is getting more frequent.

Each day I'm more impressed by my mom's strength as she deals with this and taking care of my grandmother, who is virtually blind. We all had a good dinner with laughs, and talked about planning for my grandmother's 100th birthday next May.

My younger son came home from college for the weekend. He couldn't take his car back as he suffered a seizure late at night on the first day of school. This was the second seizure in 6 months, the first was attributed to just passing out from dehydration. But now he has to see a neurologist and can not drive until he's medically cleared. He feels fine and blood/urine and diagnostic tests showed no evidence of a seizure, but further tests are needed.

Posted By: Turnbull

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 04:47 PM

Seems like you've got a full plate of misfortunes, Kly. But you're dealing with them compassionately and with courage.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 04:59 PM

Kly,

Sounds like you do have a full plate. God Bless you and your family. You're mom sounds like a saint. It is not easy taking care of an alzheimer's patient. I know that vacant look you speak of. My mom, tho not officially tested, had the same symptoms. So terribly sad.

I do hope your son's test come out with nothing serious.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 09:49 PM

Kly,

I'm in your corner. At your age there are pressures from kids growing up and parents declining. You are in a squeeze. I went through some tough years. Life sure is full of surprises. Hang tough.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 10:08 PM

Klyd, God bless you. Your family is a great source of strength, and I'm glad to hear that you are all enjoying your time together, despite the health issues. Keep it up!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 10:19 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Kly,

I'm in your corner. At your age there are pressures from kids growing up and parents declining. You are in a squeeze. I went through some tough years. Life sure is full of surprises. Hang tough.

Spot-on, MC.

My sympathies, Klyd. If you need anything, shoot me a pm. Because I can certainly relate

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 11:18 PM

Klydon, you have my sympathy. My mother had Alzheimers but lasted to 93. She never suffered at all. She didn't know where she was. It is the family who suffers , seeing their loved one like that. Regarding your son, he could have had a TIA or "Mini stroke" I recently had two of them last month. Numerous tests showed no damage at all. Best of luck to all of you

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/03/13 11:25 PM

Kly,

Keep looking up. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Positive energies sent to you.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/04/13 01:09 PM

Always here for you Kly. I know from my worries with my own mother how tough it can be!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/04/13 02:38 PM

Wow, thanks, everybody. Everything is manageable, and I am happy to say that the good outweighs the bad overall. Alzheimers is all-too prevalent on my dad's side of the family. His mom had it for 12 years before she died at 93; two of his sisters presently suffer from it in more advanced stages than he has; and an older brother and sister died at advanced ages while saddled with dementia. I tease my wife that she's in for a lot of fun with me in about 25-30 years.

I think the best way to approach the condition is with love, patience and humor.

On the bright side my oldest son scored a nice internship in the business office of the Pittsburgh Penguins affiliate. He's a college junior, and plans to go for his MBA.

Young people have the world by the tail, but it's hard to realize that when they're 20.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/04/13 04:06 PM

I see that guy Castro in Cleveland hanged himself in his jail cell. Wonder how that happened. Like Vito feard Michael might do the same thing?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/13 09:22 AM

My youngest boy Matty is 7 and just started year 3 at primary school. He has left the key stage 1 yard and gone to the key stage 2 yard, where he is basically in with the bigger kids until year 6 and off to high school he will go.

Anyways, his first day back and his new teacher brings him out with a huge bump on his head. Playing footy(soccer) with the big lads he went for a header, collided with a year 6 brute and fell onto the concrete yard head first. The teacher fussed about a bit and then home we went.

"You have got to be careful son" I says.

"I know Dad" he says " but I still scored with the header you know, and I could have played on. I wasn't crying. My new teacher is a bit soft I reckon"

Blood and thunder is what I raised my kids on. Tough as old boots the boys are, must get it from their mother

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/13 09:37 AM

GOTTA love him (and all of Yogi's kids).

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/13 09:43 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

GOTTA love him (and all of Yogi's kids).

Thanks SC. I love em all obviously, possibly a little bit more now they are back at school

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/13 05:14 PM

Cute story Yogi!! Kids are so resilient aren't they? You seem to have such a nice family.

I have only one grandson and am already concerned about broken bones, etc. Unlike the girls, he's more a roughneck AND into every sport it seems.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/13 10:19 PM

Yogi, give the lad a popsicle! Good for him.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 02:27 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Blood and thunder is what I raised my kids on.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 02:33 PM

My daughter, the youngest, turns 16 next month. Yesterday my wife and I bought her a white Jeep Liberty, which was waiting in the driveway when she got home from school. In PA you can't get your permit until your birthday, so she has to look at it for 6 weeks before she can drive it.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 02:56 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My daughter, the youngest, turns 16 next month. Yesterday my wife and I bought her a white Jeep Liberty, which was waiting in the driveway when she got home from school. In PA you can't get your permit until your birthday, so she has to look at it for 6 weeks before she can drive it.

How nice of you and how exciting for her Kly. I can imagine the torture for her looking but not driving. Bet she goes and sits in it for a long time.

When my oldest daughter got her first car she went with her dad. Her dad warned to let him do the bargaining and he may get her somewhat of a deal. Well, she test drove a new Toyota Paseo. The salesperson was in the backseat (don't know if they still go with you when you test drive.) Anyway they barely hit the road and my daughter loudly & excitedly shouts, "I LOVE THIS CAR"; "DAD I JUST HAVE TO HAVE THIS CAR! I JUST LOVE IT!"

So much for trying to talk the salesman down.

We still tease her about that. Btw, she DID get the car.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 03:37 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

How nice of you and how exciting for her Kly. I can imagine the torture for her looking but not driving. Bet she goes and sits in it for a long time.

When my oldest daughter got her first car she went with her dad. Her dad warned to let him do the bargaining and he may get her somewhat of a deal. Well, she test drove a new Toyota Paseo. The salesperson was in the backseat (don't know if they still go with you when you test drive.) Anyway they barely hit the road and my daughter loudly & excitedly shouts, "I LOVE THIS CAR"; "DAD I JUST HAVE TO HAVE THIS CAR! I JUST LOVE IT!"

So much for trying to talk the salesman down.

We still tease her about that. Btw, she DID get the car.

TIS

Great story, TIS. I can imagine her dad's face when she burst with excitement. When buying cars, I always tell the salesman that I just started looking. When I took easch of my kids to look at cars, I always warned them about not acting too excited.

We did get a very good price on this car, and I credit my wife for finding it online in Reading. The salesman reduced the price to what we wanted too. He even paid for an inspection and oil change.

Over the past ten years when I've test driven cars, the salespeople don't generally ride along.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 06:03 PM

We did the same for my daughter, Klyd. We told her that we were giving her my older daughter's car when she got her permit because my older daughter was getting a new car. Then, we told her that we had to trade it in to get my older daughter her new one. Little did she know that we actually got two new Sentras and hid hers around the corner.

At her party, just before the cake, my husband slipped out and parked it in the driveway with a giant bow and balloons tied to it. After she blew out her candles, we gave her a box from a local jeweler to open and the keys were inside. She just kept saying, NO, YOU DIDN'T, and then when she pressed the button on the fob, the car beeped and the lights blinked and she and all her friends yelled! It was a wonderful surprise.

Congratulations to your daughter. I'm sure she's thrilled, although I bet this is somewhat bittersweet for you and your wife - baby's growing up!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/07/13 06:40 PM

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

(CNN) -- The words "welcome to Leith" are etched on two wooden boards, nailed to a pair of poles stuck in the grassy North Dakota prairie. With wildflowers immediately to the front, a dirt road yards away and a few stray buildings and trees in the distance, the sign seems appropriately simple for the tiny town.
Yet in the last few weeks, Leith has become anything but simple.
Paul Craig Cobb wants to transform the town 70 miles southwest of Bismarck into a community that mirrors his white supremacist views. He did so quietly at first, asking residents whether their land was for sale. But recent reports from The New York Times and the Southern Poverty Law Center exposed his mission and turned it into a national story.

In an interview with The New York Times, Cobb said he hoped his plans in Leith would "excite" white people and "give them confidence because we're being deracinated in our own country."
"We've been very, very tolerant about these major sociological changes," he said, according to the paper.
Stuck in the middle is Leith's lone black resident, Bobby Harper. He's known Leith as a nice, peaceful place where "everybody got along, we basically could leave our doors unlocked, and there was no fear that nobody wanting to harm us."

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/08/13 02:34 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

My daughter, the youngest, turns 16 next month. Yesterday my wife and I bought her a white Jeep Liberty, which was waiting in the driveway when she got home from school. In PA you can't get your permit until your birthday, so she has to look at it for 6 weeks before she can drive it.

Nice touch Klyd. She will be out gazing at it every day for the next 6 weeks!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 04:07 PM

I had a surprise birthday party for my wife Saturday evening, and with help from my daughter and a friend we actually pulled it off. My oldest came in from college as a surprise, and that made her day. He was able to fill his car with all kinds of food to take back with him to college the next day.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 04:26 PM

How nice of you Kly. Especially if she was really surprised. It's not easy to hide a surprise party from the person you live with. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kly!!!!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 04:35 PM

By having the party out of the house, we had an easier time pulling off the surprise. She had a good time and while she's not one who lives a lot of attention, she didn't give me a hard time by digging up and displaying photos from when she was a baby to the present day.

Her actual birthday is tomorrow. My daughter and I will take her to one of her favorite restaurants.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 05:04 PM

Lovely gesture, Klyd. All women really want is for our men to make an effort, no matter how big or small (well, at least this woman does).

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 06:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Lovely gesture, Klyd. All women really want is for our men to make an effort, no matter how big or small (well, at least this woman does).

Well, perhaps your parenthetical statement explains it then because I've consistently made the smallest efforts over the years, but still gets looks and words of derision from my wife.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 08:25 PM

I don't know why but suddenly I have a craving for a Hot Fudge Sundae with lots of hot fudge and whipped cream, nuts and cherry on top. Mmmmmm

TIS

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/09/13 11:55 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't know why but suddenly I have a craving for a Hot Fudge Sundae with lots of hot fudge and whipped cream, nuts and cherry on top. Mmmmmm

TIS

that sounds amazing. im gonna have to go get one now lol.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/10/13 12:08 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't know why but suddenly I have a craving for a Hot Fudge Sundae with lots of hot fudge and whipped cream, nuts and cherry on top. Mmmmmm

Funny you should say that. Dairy Queen is running a special, buy one blizzard, get one for 99 cents, and I just asked my husband to go with me. However, he's far too wrapped up in the US Open Men's Final.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/10/13 12:11 AM

Maybe it's an end of summer type craving. LOL

Never did get one. Maybe tomorrow.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/10/13 12:14 AM

I did buy some Talenti Gelato at the supermarket and believe there's a chocolate chocolate chip lurking in the freezer. That may have to do. I also went a little nuts at a Haagen Dazs sale.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/10/13 09:57 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I had a surprise birthday party for my wife Saturday evening, and with help from my daughter and a friend we actually pulled it off. My oldest came in from college as a surprise, and that made her day. He was able to fill his car with all kinds of food to take back with him to college the next day.

Lovely touch Klyd. you are a true romantic sir!!

I would also love to pull something like that off for my wife's birthday...if I could only remember what date it is.....i'm sure it changes from year to year

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/10/13 04:45 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Her actual birthday is tomorrow. My daughter and I will take her to one of her favorite restaurants.

My wife's BD is also today. Gave her a present this AM and will probably go out to dinner tonight, although, she just got a new stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave last week (All Stainless steel as all wives are craving now a days) plus a new car 2 weeks ago. No we didn't win the lottery- just old age craziness I guess.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/13/13 03:45 PM

Today is Friday, the 13th. I'm going to be driving to Pittsburgh in a few minutes. As I looked from an office window a while ago, I saw a big black cat resting on the hood of my car. All I need is a broken mirror and to walk under a ladder.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/13/13 07:34 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Today is Friday, the 13th. I'm going to be driving to Pittsburgh in a few minutes. As I looked from an office window a while ago, I saw a big black cat resting on the hood of my car. All I need is a broken mirror and to walk under a ladder.

Where in Pgh. will you be going?

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/13/13 08:09 PM

Good luck with your drive

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/14/13 09:43 AM

I'll also be heading out, to Florida. See ya all in about a week....

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/14/13 11:19 AM

Have a great time Geoff.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/14/13 02:52 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Where in Pgh. will you be going?

I had a deposition in a law office on the Boulevard of the Allies near Grant Street at 4 pm. I then met a friend for dinner at Jerome Bettis' restaurant before we went to see the Pirates. I left the game in the 7th inning to get home before 2 am.

I may be going to Pittsburgh again in early November for the Notre Dame/Pitt game with some friends. Myson, who is attending college in western PA will also be at the game as a friend of his at Pitt got him tickets. I'll see them at the game and will then meet my son Sunday morning for brunch and then to see the Steelers/Bills game at Heinz Field. My oldest son is farther away and can't make the trip due to his schedule.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/14/13 03:26 PM

Cool Kly. Will you make it to Primati's next time? Don't forget to ride the incline.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/14/13 03:55 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Cool Kly. Will you make it to Primati's next time? Don't forget to ride the incline.

I can live with french fries on my sandwich, but I draw the line at cole slaw. I may go to the O. I used to take the kids on the incline when they were younger. I just may do that again. I haven't ridden the incline in years. It's a great waty to view the three rivers.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/17/13 08:42 AM

My father was born on Friday 13th and always claimed that this was the reason for a lifetime of bad luck. He had me as a son and heir ,so I don't know what he was going on about!!!!

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/17/13 12:59 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Cool Kly. Will you make it to Primati's next time? Don't forget to ride the incline.

I can live with french fries on my sandwich, but I draw the line at cole slaw. I may go to the O. I used to take the kids on the incline when they were younger. I just may do that again. I haven't ridden the incline in years. It's a great waty to view the three rivers.

Klydon, cole slaw- if it is made right is great on sandwiches and burgers- even hot dogs. Pgh is a great city and the people are just like the people in Buffalo- very down to earth

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/17/13 06:12 PM

Originally Posted By: bigboy

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Cool Kly. Will you make it to Primati's next time? Don't forget to ride the incline.

I can live with french fries on my sandwich, but I draw the line at cole slaw. I may go to the O. I used to take the kids on the incline when they were younger. I just may do that again. I haven't ridden the incline in years. It's a great waty to view the three rivers.

Klydon, cole slaw- if it is made right is great on sandwiches and burgers- even hot dogs. Pgh is a great city and the people are just like the people in Buffalo- very down to earth

I love Pittsbugh and the people of western PA are top notch. In 1999 my father was having cancer surgery at the Cleveland clinic. I had some business in Pittsburgh that Friday and casually mentioned to my opposing counsel that I was heading to Cleveland to see my mom and dad for the weekend. When I got to Cleveland that night, I called my office voice mail and I had six messages from Pittsburgh attorneys, some of whom I didn't know that well, wishing me well and offering anything they could do while I was out there. I didn't expect that at all.

But cole slaw is not for me due to my aversion to mayonnaise. I like shredded cabbage and carrot on a lot of sandwiches, but once mayo enters the picture, it's a dealbreaker.

My brother and his son drove from the Scranton area to Pittsburgh to catch the Saturday and Sunday games, and I unfortunately missed them. They have tickets for Friday , which they can't use. Unfortunately, I'm tied up and my son's schedule doesn't allow him to make it either.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/17/13 11:01 PM

I don't mind Cole Slaw, but not IN a sandwich

Kly,

Where were you when we had our BB Philly meet?

It would have been great meeting you. You could have shown us around town.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 02:03 AM

How about potato salad on a roast beef sandwich? Yum-meh!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 02:19 AM

I love a roast beef sandwich with potato salad on the side BUT in the sandwich????? Not so much.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 05:47 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't mind Cole Slaw, but not IN a sandwich TIS

I love coleslaw on a hot dog Yum!!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 02:36 PM

In the Philly / South Jersey area there is a chain called Primo Hoagies. They are quite good too. One of there hoagies is called a Schwartzie; Roast Beef or Turkey or Corned Beef with swiss cheese, russian dressing and COLE SLAW. Very tasty.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 03:37 PM

Here in the land of the rainy cloud we are lovers also of coleslaw..but as you can see we spell it as one word. Another strange and endearing difference between our shared language

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 03:50 PM

Hey Yogi,

Do you know this clown? I hear he's terrozing Britain. You're not up to no good are you?

Anywhere in your area?

TIS

http://www.inquisitr.com/957525/clown-terrorizes-town-coulrophobes-freak-out-in-norhampton/

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 05:59 PM

Uncle Sam:

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=1&...e3-bf366811ed12

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 09:47 PM

[quote=The Italian Stallionette]Hey Yogi,

Do you know this clown? I hear he's terrozing Britain. You're not up to no good are you?

Anywhere in your area?

TIS

To face her fears, I think SB should go to North Hampton and stare down this hideous clown (Yogi).

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/19/13 09:56 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

[quote=The Italian Stallionette]Hey Yogi,

Do you know this clown? I hear he's terrozing Britain. You're not up to no good are you?

Anywhere in your area?

TIS

To face her fears, I think SB should go to North Hampton and stare down this hideous clown (Yogi).

Ha ha ha! Great idea. It would be great therapy for her.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 03:52 AM

No clowns! Please! Terrifying, creepy things.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 02:27 PM

It was refreshing to hear Pope Francis say that the Church is too obsessed with issues of homosexuality, contraception and abortion, and priests and the Church hierarchy should return to the core pastoral mission, rather than continue acting as bureaucrats and government officials (Maybe the poor guy had been subjected to these obsessions on the BB).

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 02:34 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Kly,

Where were you when we had our BB Philly meet?

It would have been great meeting you. You could have shown us around town.

TIS

I just saw this.

If I remember correctly, the Philly trip was around August of 2006. While I had just joined the boards that spring, I planned to drop by after being invited. I think I missed it due to a conflict with my kids' sports schedules. They were 13, 11 and 8 at the time. It feels almost like a lifetime ago when I look at it like that.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 03:52 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

[quote=The Italian Stallionette]Hey Yogi,

Do you know this clown? I hear he's terrozing Britain. You're not up to no good are you?

Anywhere in your area?

TIS

To face her fears, I think SB should go to North Hampton and stare down this hideous clown (Yogi).

Ha ha ha! Great idea. It would be great therapy for her.

TIS

Who is that MC fella calling a hideous clown???

Yes I saw this TIS. Hilarious

Although SB won't think so

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 05:16 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Kly,

Where were you when we had our BB Philly meet?

It would have been great meeting you. You could have shown us around town.

TIS

I just saw this.

If I remember correctly, the Philly trip was around August of 2006. While I had just joined the boards that spring, I planned to drop by after being invited. I think I missed it due to a conflict with my kids' sports schedules. They were 13, 11 and 8 at the time. It feels almost like a lifetime ago when I look at it like that.

Well maybe next time. I'll race you to the top of the "Rocky" steps since I didn't get to do it the first time.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 09:54 PM

That's the weekend I got to meet TIS.

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/20/13 09:57 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I don't mind Cole Slaw, but not IN a sandwich

Kly,

Where were you when we had our BB Philly meet?

It would have been great meeting you. You could have shown us around town.

Hey, Give cole slaw a try on a juicy burger right off the grill. It might change your mind. At first I thought it was crazy but now love it.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 12:12 AM

Big Boy,

This was a few years ago. I can't remember the hotel we stayed at but we were not far from the Liberty Bell, we went to the famous Philly Cheesecake place and we spent an evening (or two) in I believe an Irish type pub that was down the street. Somebody else might remember the name, I just can't recall. It was lots of fun tho.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 01:19 AM

TIS,

I had to look it up in my photo album but we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn. Becky got us a good rate cause at the time she worked for the chain. I liked that pub we went to but we also went to the Moshulu ship for drinks before dinner remember?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 01:21 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

TIS,

I had to look it up in my photo album but we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn. Becky got us a good rate cause at the time she worked for the chain. I liked that pub we went to but we also went to the Moshulu ship for drink before dinner remember?

Oh yea!! How could I forget the Moshulu. That was fun!!!

Thanks for looking up the hotel. I couldn't remember. Do you know the name of the pub we went to?

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 01:52 AM

Had to look that one up to that was 7 years ago. It was the Independence Brew Pub.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 01:57 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Had to look that one up to that was 7 years ago. It was the Independence Brew Pub.

Thanks Mig. For some reason I thought it had an Irish name, but considering we were in Philly the name fits hu? Wow, 7 years ago already?

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 02:26 AM

You're very welcome TIS. Yea pub sounds Irish to me...LOL

Posted By: TheIsland

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 02:37 AM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

You're very welcome TIS. Yea pub sounds Irish to me...LOL

Are you irish mama mig?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 03:51 AM

And that dinner! It was simply amazing. La Veranda?? And the waiter - was it Franco?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 02:47 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

And that dinner! It was simply amazing. La Veranda?? And the waiter - was it Franco?

Oh yea, the dinner!! I'm forgetting all the important stuff.

Yes, I do believe the waiter was Franco SB.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 08:21 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

And that dinner! It was simply amazing. La Veranda?? And the waiter - was it Franco?

Oh yea, the dinner!! I'm forgetting all the important stuff.

Yes, I do believe the waiter was Franco SB.

TIS

That was a great evening. The food was excellent even my purple mash potatoes. If I remember right Franco & Cardi were doing Tony Montana impressions.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/21/13 08:23 PM

Originally Posted By: TheIsland

Originally Posted By: Mignon

You're very welcome TIS. Yea pub sounds Irish to me...LOL

Are you irish mama mig?

Idk if I am or not. I was adopted don't have any info on my birth parents.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/22/13 01:14 AM

Mig, correct me if I'm wrong, but the purple potatoes was in NJ, not Philly.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/22/13 02:14 AM

I think your right SB. Panico's right?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/22/13 02:18 AM

Purple potatoes? What were you guys smoking?

Then of course some of you had that great cab ride.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/22/13 09:24 PM

Yes I had purple mash potatoes. They were good. Oh yea the cab ride from hell. When the cabbie made a u-turn SV said "Nice work Lou"

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/24/13 10:20 AM

Idiots insult Miss America

Quote:

A couple of months ago, I got an e-mail from Supreet.

Supreet is in the 11th grade. He shops at Walmart and plays basketball. His father came to this country from India. Both are Sikhs, followers of a centuries-old faith founded in the Punjab region. Supreet wanted to tell me what it is like being a Sikh in America.

He wrote about how, after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, his father became “perhaps the most hated man in our small town.” He wrote about how his dad had to stop wearing the turban Sikh men use to cover their “kesh,” the hair their faith forbids them to cut. He wrote about bullying and depression suffered by young Sikhs. He wrote about black boys who taunted him as “Osama’s son.” He wrote about Wade Michael Page, who in 2012, shot 10 people, killing six, at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, likely thinking it was a mosque...

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/24/13 10:30 AM

I just got a new vehicle and am really enjoying the free Sirus preview. Especially the old time radio channel. "Gangbusters" was pretty good.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/25/13 06:53 PM

Check out this photo of Raquel Welch taken a few days ago at a pre-Emmy party. She's 73 and i think she looks absolutely amazing! Thats one hot grandma.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/25/13 08:16 PM

But i wonder how much she has spent on surgery etc?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/25/13 09:39 PM

She was my first movie star love. Madonne, she is so good looking.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/27/13 05:55 PM

You guys hear of that airplane pilot that had a heart attack causing a force landing? He passed away. How sad and scary. Thank God for co-pilots.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/27/13 06:24 PM

TIS, that IS scary. Sorry to hear that he passed, but thank goodness that the process worked the way it should and all of those passengers landed safely.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/30/13 04:30 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

But i wonder how much she has spent on surgery etc?

Probably lots. She doesn't look like plastic-face Joan Rivers....but look at those veiny hands!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/30/13 04:36 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

but look at those veiny hands!

Geez, I didn't even notice her hands in the picture.

Posted By: TheIsland

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/30/13 06:39 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

But i wonder how much she has spent on surgery etc?

UHHHH DUHHHH

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/01/13 02:51 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

but look at those veiny hands!

Geez, I didn't even notice her hands in the picture.

She has hands?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/01/13 03:15 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

but look at those veiny hands!

Geez, I didn't even notice her hands in the picture.

She has hands?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/05/13 03:49 PM

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/05/13 04:25 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

and how does not drinking help a charity? i would rather just give money...

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/06/13 10:03 AM

Originally Posted By: Dellacroce

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

and how does not drinking help a charity? i would rather just give money...

People sponsor you not to drink. How it can be proved you are not drinking is a shady area, but its for a well known cancer charity so lots of people are doing it.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/06/13 11:13 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: Dellacroce

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

and how does not drinking help a charity? i would rather just give money...

People sponsor you not to drink. How it can be proved you are not drinking is a shady area, but its for a well known cancer charity so lots of people are doing it.

Yogi, you are truly an inspiration, a bit whacky, but an inspiration.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/06/13 02:12 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

Good luck on the fast, Yogi. Are you starting to feel like a fish out of water yet?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/06/13 02:56 PM

Good luck with your fasting Yogi!!! Just remember, it's for a good cause.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/06/13 07:36 PM

As a cancer survivor, I thank you for your sacrifice, Yogi. And knowing you as I do, I understand the true breadth and depth of the sacrifice you are making.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/07/13 08:27 AM

Thanks folks. I won't lie, it's tough

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/07/13 09:08 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

There is a thing over here in the month of October for charity called Sober for October, which as it sounds means no alcohol consumption for the month. My wife is doing it for charity with some work pals and I offered to keep her company in her booze fast. No drink since last Sunday, only 26 days to go......

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/13 03:41 PM

There are several Board members that haven't posted in awhile. The one that comes immediately to mind is Ronnie. Of course, I wonder what ever happened to Apple.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/08/13 10:11 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

There are several Board members that haven't posted in awhile. The one that comes immediately to mind is Ronnie. Of course, I wonder what ever happened to Apple.

...and then there are some BB member you wish wouldn't post.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/13 09:43 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: olivant

There are several Board members that haven't posted in awhile. The one that comes immediately to mind is Ronnie. Of course, I wonder what ever happened to Apple.

...and then there are some BB member you wish wouldn't post.

Hey!!! I can hear you you know!! I ain't going anywhere!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/13 03:20 PM

On Friday my 99 year old grandmother was sitting on her back porch, when a man came up the steps and said he was from the water company coming to check the meter. They went inside, he pulled out a chair, and told her to sit and watch the flow from the kitchen faucet.

Another man entered the front door and went down in the cellar to check the meter. My grandmother, who is blind (only able to sense vague shapes from the periphery of her vision), stood up, but was told to stay seated, which had her very concerned. She had a refrigerator behind her and walls on each side with this man standing in front of her only way out.

She wanted to ask for identification, but didn't want to let on that she was suspicious. The man asked if she lived alone, and she said that her daughter is supposed to stop by any minute. She then added that her son, who is an attorney should have been her ten minutes ago because he wanted to see the surveillance cameras that are in her house (she made up the part about there being cameras in the house, and also my uncle was 2 hours away).

The man asked whether he was a criminal attorney, but before she could answer, he yelled to his partner that everand they could go. They left, my grandmother called my mother, and they searched the house and nothing seemed to have been taken. They called the water company and police.

On Sunday an elderly couple in a nearby town noticed valuables missing after letting 2 men from the "water company" into their house friday.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/13 03:30 PM

Wow. Some story klyd.

I absolutely adore your grandmother! God bless her!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/13 03:35 PM

OMG, that is scary Kly,.

Quick thinking for a 99 year old blind woman. I assume the water company didn't send anyone out?

Bad enough trying to take advantage of the elderly but a blind elderly person is especially lowdown. She sounds totally awesome Kly! God bless her.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/09/13 05:07 PM

True. The water company did not send anyone out, and the newspaper article about the elderly couple victimized on Friday by the pair stressed that the water company always telephones its customers prior to sending anyone out, and their technicians are always in uniform, displaying ID as soon as they arrive.

I visited my parents yesterday in the scranton area. They live about three blocks from my grandmother. My dad isn't always coherent due to the gradual progression of Alzheimer's, but he still recognizes me. My mother says that often at night before he goes to bed he'll ask if all of the kids are in bed upstairs. He has two sisters, who are in more advanced stages of the disease. My Aunt Lo, who is my godmother, is in her 80s and although once a very happy, energetic lady, she is now without much emotion and often unresponsive. My cousin Kerry, one of her daughters, told me she did get an unexpected jolt of a response when she put on a tv movie and told her mom, "This is a movie about Queen Victoria...she did a lot for the poor in England>"

Aunt Lo, who was dazed and disconnected prior to that, suddenly snapped, "Well, she never did a god damned thing for the Irish!" My cousin was going to change the channel, but decided that maybe riling her up was better than having her sit without any response.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/10/13 01:34 PM

That's a scary story Klyd. Good for your grandmother though!!

Posted By: Don Cardi

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/10/13 02:28 PM

99 Years old! God Bless her! When reading your post it reminded me of a poster that I once saw and loved:

Thank God that she is ok and was able to think fast and scare them off!

What a pair of punk scumbags! Preying on the elderly.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/10/13 02:56 PM

Great poster, DC, but my grandmother is armed only with a manhattan and a pack of Marlboros.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/13 03:20 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Great poster, DC, but my grandmother is armed only with a manhattan and a pack of Marlboros.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/13 03:39 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Great poster, DC, but my grandmother is armed only with a manhattan and a pack of Marlboros.

..... and her wits!!!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/13 04:04 PM

Is it just me, or are the people looking for charitable contributions outside of supermarkets getting way too aggressive?

I mean, I like to give as much as the next guy. But not every single time I come out of Stop and Shop. It just seems to me that, first of all, they target you much more aggressively than years ago. And secondly, they give you dirty looks (and even mumble under their breath) when you say "not today."

And speaking of supermarkets, the people who can't figure out how to use the self checkout machines are just too dumb to function in society

.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/11/13 06:01 PM

God speed to your Grandma Kly she rocks!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/12/13 03:07 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Is it just me, or are the people looking for charitable contributions outside of supermarkets getting way too aggressive?

I mean, I like to give as much as the next guy. But not every single time I come out of Stop and Shop. It just seems to me that, first of all, they target you much more aggressively than years ago. And secondly, they give you dirty looks (and even mumble under their breath) when you say "not today."

And speaking of supermarkets, the people who can't figure out how to use the self checkout machines are just too dumb to function in society

.

We also have problems with aggressive money moochers outside of shops!!

I can't use those stoopid self check-out things. I keep moving the bags and can never put the money in the slot correctly

My wife says I am cack handed, one of our slang expressions for being a clumsy bastard!!!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/12/13 04:12 PM

One of our supermarkets gives you a scanner gun with your cart, and you can scan the products when you select them in the aisles, so when you're finished shopping, you just bag and go.

The self-checkouts are good if you get 10-12 things. Otherwise I go through the regular checkout. Besides, I really enjoy talking with the checkout people.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/13/13 01:45 AM

I worked as a supermarket cashier when I was in high school and college. It's an incredibly difficult job to do, especially when every person on your line in the month of November has a 20+ pound turkey that you have to lift and bag. My personal favorite was when people would bitch about how much they were paying, like the cashier has control over pricing. And then after the store closed, we had to clean it, too!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/13/13 02:56 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

I worked as a supermarket cashier when I was in high school and college. It's an incredibly difficult job to do, especially when every person on your line in the month of November has a 20+ pound turkey that you have to lift and bag. My personal favorite was when people would bitch about how much they were paying, like the cashier has control over pricing. And then after the store closed, we had to clean it, too!

In undergraduate school, I bagged groceries for a summer.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/14/13 05:42 PM

My first job in 7th grade was delivering groceries after school for a family owned grocerette. The store was owned by a guy named Vito Ianelli and the driver of the station wagon filled with groceries was known only as Nick the Greek.

I may have been delivering more than groceries, but I've always been grateful for the kindness and generosity of these two old men.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/14/13 07:47 PM

My first job was a paperboy at the age of around 12..

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 09:23 AM

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 12:16 PM

Fared a bit better there, Yogi???

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 02:52 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

You worked for tips?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 03:24 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Fared a bit better there, Yogi???

Not really...

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 03:25 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

You worked for tips?

Best tip? Stay out of that game

Posted By: NOLAmobLIVESon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 03:31 PM

any updated news on the New Orleans family?

thoughts...
comments...

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/15/13 03:45 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

You worked for tips?

Best tip? Stay out of that game

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/16/13 12:57 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

You worked for tips?

You know what the leper said to the prostitute? Keep the tip.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/16/13 01:21 AM

I was a waitress for my first job. Hated it!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/17/13 01:59 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Paper round when I was about 13 or so. The money was rubbish so I quit and went into the junior gigolo business

You worked for tips?

You know what the leper said to the prostitute? Keep the tip.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/24/13 02:15 PM

Today my baby girl turns 16. I'm leaving work early and my wife and I are taking her to the Penn DOT office so she can get her driver's permit. She will be eligible to take her test in 6 months.

We are then going to take her driving before going to a favorite restaurant of hers where a dozen of her best friends will be waiting to surprise her.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/24/13 03:02 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Today my baby girl turns 16. I'm leaving work early and my wife and I are taking her to the Penn DOT office so she can get her driver's permit. She will be eligible to take her test in 6 months.

We are then going to take her driving before going to a favorite restaurant of hers where a dozen of her best friends will be waiting to surprise her.

How nice Kly. I remember when my girls got their license. A whole new "independence" for her. But man, a whole new set of worries that go with it, every time you know they're on the road.

I guess, we, as parents manage to live thru it. LOL Happy 16th to your baby girl!!!!

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/24/13 03:47 PM

Sounds like you have a fabulous day planned for her! How wonderful! Happy 16th Birthday, Klydette!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/24/13 04:05 PM

Good for you, klyd! She now (officially) turns the age of "heartbreaker" and I'm sure she will. Happy Birthday to her!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/24/13 09:20 PM

I can hear Sam Cooke singing, "Only 16, only 16..and she's my teenage queen"....something like that. For me that was 18 years ago. Hey, SB we had dinner at Mt. Fuji with 6 of her friends (we had a separate table) and her birthday present was a Broadway show - "Grease" starring Jon Secada. Ah, youth.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/13 06:02 AM

Sixteen..... ahhh... Such a long time ago for yours truly, but I remember it like it was yesterday.

The wheel had been invented and was a vital part of our lives, Peter Stuyvesant was still governor of New Amsterdam, and... aw hell, I'm giving away my age, aren't I?

Signor V.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/13 02:29 PM

The surprise party was a raucous success. Ten girls and a boy, Joey, a little guy with Down syndrome, who's been her buddy since they were babies. His parents are close friends of ours and his mom sat at a table with my wife and me, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law and my wife's aunt.

There is nothing more enriching than youth. Too bad I didn't understand this when I was a youth.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/13 03:21 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The surprise party was a raucous success. Ten girls and a boy, Joey, a little guy with Down syndrome, who's been her buddy since they were babies. His parents are close friends of ours and his mom sat at a table with my wife and me, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law and my wife's aunt.

There is nothing more enriching than youth. Too bad I didn't understand this when I was a youth.

Who was it that said "Youth is wasted on the young?"

Sounds like a lot of fun. Memories to cherish that's for sure.
I remember when my girls had slumber parties; were up all night giggling, doing each other's hair, talking about boys, and of course listening to music. Looking back always reminds us of the "Good old days."

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/25/13 03:39 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Who was it that said "Youth is wasted on the young?"

TIS

I believe it was George bernard Shaw, who lived to 94.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/26/13 01:18 AM

Klyd, So glad that it was a special night for your family. Sounds wonderful.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/26/13 03:05 PM

Anyone else find the time is just flying by? I can't believe next month is Thanksgiving already. Then again, I am thinking ahead and did all my Christmas shopping already.

Btw, I believe we turn clocks back next Sunday.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/26/13 07:06 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyone else find the time is just flying by? I can't believe next month is Thanksgiving already.

TIS

Flying by...whoosh. Seems like only last week I was recovering from New Years Eve party. What is really annoying is Christmas decorations being sold October 1st. But just as disturbing is the retail stores being open on Thanksgiving Day. Won't be long before it becomes Black Thursday and the Macy's parade in New York will end INSIDE the store. Cha-Ching!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/27/13 01:00 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The surprise party was a raucous success. Ten girls and a boy, Joey, a little guy with Down syndrome, who's been her buddy since they were babies. His parents are close friends of ours and his mom sat at a table with my wife and me, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law and my wife's aunt.

There is nothing more enriching than youth. Too bad I didn't understand this when I was a youth.

Very true my friend. Glad she had a great time!!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/30/13 05:26 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDSON DYLAN MATTHEW MORAN. I YEAR OLD TODAY!!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/30/13 05:33 PM

WOW... time sure flies!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/30/13 06:32 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

WOW... time sure flies!

Yes it does SC.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/30/13 06:47 PM

Tell me about it. It can slow down now anytime. Geez.

Seems like my oldest grandchild was just born and she turned 11 in July.

Is there a way where everyone else but me can get old?

Keep me posted. LOL

Btw, very cute grandson Mig.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/13 05:29 AM

Thank you TIS!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/13 02:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDSON DYLAN MATTHEW MORAN. I YEAR OLD TODAY!!

Now there's a smile that's worth more than a wagon full of pumpkins. He's a beautiful little boy, Mig.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/13 03:16 PM

Happy birthday to your handsome little grandson Mig

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/13 04:05 PM

Thanks Kly & Yogi.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 10/31/13 04:36 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Mignon

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDSON DYLAN MATTHEW MORAN. I YEAR OLD TODAY!!

Now there's a smile that's worth more than a wagon full of pumpkins. He's a beautiful little boy, Mig.

Wonderful!!!!! Congratulations!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 12:53 AM

It's a Ghost Town here today. BOO! Since it's Halloween it's probably pretty appropriate no?

Everyone's trick or treating?

I remember when I was a kid a couple neighbors who were gone for the evening would leave a big dish of candy on the porch with a note to take one. I can't imagine they do that now.

I did tell the grandkids to save me a couple chocolate candies.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 10:44 AM

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Mignon

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDSON DYLAN MATTHEW MORAN. I YEAR OLD TODAY!!

Now there's a smile that's worth more than a wagon full of pumpkins. He's a beautiful little boy, Mig.

Wonderful!!!!! Congratulations!

Thank you DT.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 03:04 PM

We had a nice turnout for Halloween. The best costume was a boy, who was dressed as Michael Jackson. He put together his outfit, complete with red blazer with brass buttons and gold fringe. He bore a resemblance to him (pre-cosmetic alterations) with jerry curls flowing beneath his hat. He got an extra for the costume.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 03:15 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

We had a nice turnout for Halloween. The best costume was a boy, who was dressed as Michael Jackson. He put together his outfit, complete with red blazer with brass buttons and gold fringe. He bore a resemblance to him (pre-cosmetic alterations) with jerry curls flowing beneath his hat. He got an extra for the costume.

Did he moonwalk upto the door?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 03:40 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: klydon1

We had a nice turnout for Halloween. The best costume was a boy, who was dressed as Michael Jackson. He put together his outfit, complete with red blazer with brass buttons and gold fringe. He bore a resemblance to him (pre-cosmetic alterations) with jerry curls flowing beneath his hat. He got an extra for the costume.

Did he moonwalk upto the door?

He didn't. But I asked him if he had been getting requests to dance, and he said everyone was asking him. He did a spin after I dropped the bags of candy into his bag, and then I tried to do a few moves on the front porch.

I like to think the kids were laughing WITH me, but my wife is convinced they were laughing AT me.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 03:50 PM

Kly, I'll bet you looked more like Randy Jackson from American Idol.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/01/13 04:02 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Kly, I'll bet you looked more like Randy Jackson from American Idol.

And I danced like Andrew Jackson.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/01/13 10:17 PM

I'm not sure what category this belongs in. Today I passed a local "gentlemen's club" called Volcanic Eruptions

, that advertised, "Kick a 30 yard field goal and win a couch dance". In a grass area next to the parking lots was a blow-up goal post. Wow, some promotion. I spent the afternoon at the high school practicing my kick. I made 7 out of 10. Yogi, can you make the trip? A soccer dad like you sure be a lock.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/02/13 02:28 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I'm not sure what category this belongs in. Today I passed a local "gentlemen's club" called Volcanic Eruptions

, that advertised, "Kick a 30 yard field goal and win a couch dance". In a grass area next to the parking lots was a blow-up goal post. Wow, some promotion. I spent the afternoon at the high school practicing my kick. I made 7 out of 10. Yogi, can you make the trip? A soccer dad like you sure be a lock.

About twenty-five years ago I won a bet by kicking a 40 yard field goal at a high school field. The ball landed squarely on the cross bar, bounced straight up and barely crossed the bar for a field goal. My older brother was a high school kicker, who kicked barefoot when that was in vogue in college and the pros around 1978-80. He can still easily kick 30 yard field goals. I should send him your way.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/13 03:45 PM

My oldest son's best friend, a lovely nineteen-year old girl named Peyton, died unexpectedly yesterday. She went to a high school near us and was a year younger than my son. She decided to go to my son's college where she was a sophomore.

The initial finding is that she died of natural causes. She had been treated by doctors for some cardiac irregularities, but her death was shocking. I've seen her many times at our house, and I can never remember her when she wasn't smiling.

An hour after we received this heartbreaking news, my wife and I received a call that our younger son had suffered a second seizure in two months. He has an appointment with a neurologist Monday morning to see if this can be managed.

Difficult weekend.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/13 04:06 PM

Kly,

I am so sorry. The unexpected death of someone so young makes even the young step back and realize how precious life is.

As for your son, I pray he is ok. Is he prone to seizures or is this new? My prayers are with you.

TIS

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/13 04:55 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I'm not sure what category this belongs in. Today I passed a local "gentlemen's club" called Volcanic Eruptions

, that advertised, "Kick a 30 yard field goal and win a couch dance". In a grass area next to the parking lots was a blow-up goal post. Wow, some promotion. I spent the afternoon at the high school practicing my kick. I made 7 out of 10. Yogi, can you make the trip? A soccer dad like you sure be a lock.

Mary is that the club on the Black Horse Pike towards the shore? I think i've passed that place a couple times myself but have never went in....just passed it on my to the shore towns.

But i think i might be able to kick a 30 yarder with a little practice. I get some free lap dances if i can do it? lol!

The Mrs would kill me though....hmmm.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/13 05:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your son's seizures Klydon. I have a relative who gets those and i know how bad they can get. I hope everything works out for him.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/13 01:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Giancarlo

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I'm not sure what category this belongs in. Today I passed a local "gentlemen's club" called Volcanic Eruptions

, that advertised, "Kick a 30 yard field goal and win a couch dance". In a grass area next to the parking lots was a blow-up goal post. Wow, some promotion. I spent the afternoon at the high school practicing my kick. I made 7 out of 10. Yogi, can you make the trip? A soccer dad like you sure be a lock.

Mary is that the club on the Black Horse Pike towards the shore? I think i've passed that place a couple times myself but have never went in....just passed it on my to the shore towns.

But i think i might be able to kick a 30 yarder with a little practice. I get some free lap dances if i can do it? lol!

The Mrs would kill me though....hmmm.

Volcanic Eruptions mailing address is Mays Landing, its across from a Toyota dealer in the block of Hamilton Commons. It is out of place in a primarily retail commercial area. But be warned, you don't win a "lap dance", you win a "couch dance"...use your imagination

.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/13 02:11 PM

Thanks Mary. On second thought it may not be such a good idea. Somehow i don't think the wife will buy the story i'm practicing kicking field goals for my big tryout with the Eagles.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/13 06:10 PM

Originally Posted By: Giancarlo

Thanks Mary. On second thought it may not be such a good idea. Somehow i don't think the wife will buy the story i'm practicing kicking field goals for my big tryout with the Eagles.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/13 06:21 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Kly,

I am so sorry. The unexpected death of someone so young makes even the young step back and realize how precious life is.

As for your son, I pray he is ok. Is he prone to seizures or is this new? My prayers are with you.

TIS

The girl's family is devastated. The college is holding a funeral service tomorrow and her family will hold another service and viewing back home. My son and a bunch of his friends from school will be staying over our house this weekend as a local ski resort where she worked is having a celebration of her life Saturday. What a beautiful, pleasant and bright girl.

On the other front my younger son was seen by a neurologist, who rendered a preliminary diagnosis of epilepsy. She determined that the August episode was trigered by steroid medication, which had been prescribed for a rash on his leg. An MRI in a few weeks with a follow up will determine a more definitive diagnosis and plan for treatment, but onething is apparent: he'll have to deal with the condition for the rest of his life. Right now he's a little upset that he's not allowed to drive for another 6 months.

On a humorous note, when he had his recent seizure at Penn State, he was at a costume party dressed as a pimp. His buddy was dressed as a nurse with a blonde wig and padded bra. The two went in the ambulance together, and his buddy waited several hours in the waiting room in costume. They took a cab back to the dorms still in costume that morning.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/13 08:07 PM

Sorry to hear about both of those things, Kly... Poor girl's family! And I'm hoping with the right meds and lifestyle, your boy will have minimal complications throughout his life.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 03:30 AM

Just breaking, a shooting in the Garden State Plaza Mall in New Jersey. As of this moment, they don't have shooter. It's past 10 p.m. there. Are the malls open that late.

Hope they get this guy.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 02:03 PM

Kly,

MY youngest Son Ryan was diagnosed with the same thing. His doc put him on Topamax. The side effects were sleepiness and he wasn't able to sweat. The summers were hard on him. The doc took him off the med he's been off for a couple years now and hasn't had any more seizures. Sending good thoughts for your Son. MY sympathies for that girl and her family.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 03:38 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Sorry to hear about both of those things, Kly... Poor girl's family! And I'm hoping with the right meds and lifestyle, your boy will have minimal complications throughout his life.

Thank you, kind sir. If anything, Peyton's untimely and tragic death gives us perspective in dealing with my son's health concerns. Our worries and inconvenience are trivial when we see the anguish, with which her family must deal.

Her sister had just been voted homecoming queen at Duquesne University, and Peyton was every bit as lovely, kind and generous as her sister.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 03:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Kly,

MY youngest Son Ryan was diagnosed with the same thing. His doc put him on Topamax. The side effects were sleepiness and he wasn't able to sweat. The summers were hard on him. The doc took him off the med he's been off for a couple years now and hasn't had any more seizures. Sending good thoughts for your Son. MY sympathies for that girl and her family.

Thank you, Mig. My son's medication also made him sleepy. He knows it will take some time to adjust. It's encouraging to know that your son has been seizure free for years after the medication was discontinued. I will pass this thought on to my son.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 04:15 PM

Sorry to hear your sad news Klyd.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/13 04:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

MY youngest Son Ryan was diagnosed with the same thing. His doc put him on Topamax. The side effects were sleepiness and he wasn't able to sweat.

I'm not sure what my cousin takes these days but i know his doctor at one time had him on something called Dilantin. He always complained how tired it made him feel especially when they upped the dosage on him. Seizures suck...i was there once when he had one and felt absolutely helpless. Luckily his brother and sister were there too and knew what to do.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/06/13 03:54 AM

Dear Klyd, so very sorry to hear your news. I can't imagine what Peyton's parents are going through, and my heart goes out to them. I'm sure this hasn't been easy for your family either.

So sorry about your son's health issues, but they have made tremendous strides regarding epilepsy. Although the medication can have less than pleasant side effects, it's very manageable.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/06/13 11:45 AM

Kly, I'm just catching up on this sad news and your son's condition. Prayers and good wishes go your way. Dunmore Strong.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/07/13 10:23 AM

Just to remind folks. Sober October is at an end. Thank goodness. Never again!!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/07/13 11:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Just to remind folks. Sober October is at an end. Thank goodness. Never again!!!

Congratulations Yogi. You did it. Stop by and I'll buy you a drink.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 01:12 AM

Me, too! Yogi, I know the hardship this was for you! Congrats on making it!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 01:42 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Just to remind folks. Sober October is at an end. Thank goodness. Never again!!!

Good job Yogi. I had your share everyday in October, now I'm headed for rehab.

Posted By: Mikey_Eyes

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 09:47 AM

Testing for the new guy.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 01:01 PM

WTG Yogi!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 03:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Just to remind folks. Sober October is at an end. Thank goodness. Never again!!!

Drink up, buddy.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/13 03:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Just to remind folks. Sober October is at an end. Thank goodness. Never again!!!

Three bartenders, two barmaids and a brewery are now back at work.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/13 03:56 PM

Thanks for the kind words folks. Good deed done for the year, time to get my liver back into shape ready for Christmas.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/13 03:18 PM

So Yogi! Still celebrating?

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/11/13 10:55 AM

Not to bad actually TIS, had a couple of nights away with my good lady this week-end, down in Leeds, which was nice. Came home to find out that young Matty has become a ninja. Dressed all in black and armed with a plastic sword he hides away in little places all over the house, leaping out to stab people when they pass. He is capable of stashing himself away for hours at a time. This bodes well for his career as ninja, or a serial killer......

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/11/13 11:22 PM

It's always the quiet ones, Yogi! Did you ever notice that? Whenever they interview the neighbor of a serial killer, they always say, "But he was such a quiet man..."

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/12/13 09:57 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

It's always the quiet ones, Yogi! Did you ever notice that? Whenever they interview the neighbor of a serial killer, they always say, "But he was such a quiet man..."

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/12/13 04:09 PM

I found a stray kitten naer the back dumpster behind my wife's businees place. I took her home, gave it water, which she sipped from the cap of a gallon jug, and fed her with a bay spoon. She looked like a new kitty the next morning, and we found her a good home with a family whose mom works for my wife.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/12/13 04:10 PM

Good for you, klyd!!!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/12/13 11:06 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I found a stray kitten naer the back dumpster behind my wife's businees place. I took her home, gave it water, which she sipped from the cap of a gallon jug, and fed her with a bay spoon. She looked like a new kitty the next morning, and we found her a good home with a family whose mom works for my wife.

I'm going to hang out behind the dumpster. Skip the cap, the gallon jug will be fine...with Yuengling Lager.

Just funnin' ya Kly. What ever we do for the least of God's creatures....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 01:39 AM

Did you know that at 9:10 tonight it'll be 9:10, 11/12/13?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 01:42 AM

Klyd, glad you found it just before the cold weather hits. You're a good man.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 01:43 AM

SB, how are you?

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 01:44 AM

I am GOOD.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 02:18 AM

I'm freezing!!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 10:15 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I found a stray kitten naer the back dumpster behind my wife's businees place. I took her home, gave it water, which she sipped from the cap of a gallon jug, and fed her with a bay spoon. She looked like a new kitty the next morning, and we found her a good home with a family whose mom works for my wife.

Good for you Klyd.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 03:42 PM

Actually, the kitty went with a high school girl, who interns for my wife. She said that she took the kitten home and when she started crying at 3 am, she held her until she fell back to sleep in her arms. Her dad, a police seargent, took the day off work to spend with the kitten as he immediately fell in love with her. So it looks like the little warm bundle of fur will get the love she deserves.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/13/13 04:14 PM

I have three rescue cats, and can't tell you how great they are. I also have a dog, and love her, but a dog's love is automatic. A cat's love needs to be earned, so it's very special.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/14/13 04:18 PM

My 5 cats rule this house. The 3 older ones who are all 17 now lay about on the sofa all day and they stink, but so does Mrs Yogi and I love her so the cats can be no different

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 03:03 AM

Ok, did you guys see this amazing feat by Jean Claude Van Damme?

TIS

http://www.today.com/entertainment/jean-...ucks-2D11598915

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 12:53 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Ok, did you guys see this amazing feat by Jean Claude Van Damme?

TIS

I did that once on the backs of two turtles. What is most amazing is ability of the drivers to go backwards in a straight line and then separate just enough for the split. FAKE!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 12:57 PM

A first in my life. A chicken egg with two yolks. I was making a breakfast of two eggs and toast. One egg was shaped oddly; longer than the rest. When I cracked it open into the pan - two yolks. Would they have been twin chickens? SB, you're a chicken farmer; what do you think?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 05:20 PM

I have often gotten a double yolk egg, although not from my own chickens. I'll check with the girls and get back to you!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 05:38 PM

MC, apparently double yolk eggs aren't all that uncommon. When we had our sitdown in Chicago (2004) we all went to breakfast together in a diner that advertised double yolk eggs. We were all hungover and spent the hour there discussing those eggs while scarfing them down.

TIS, do you remember that?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 05:44 PM

(CNN) – The devil made them do it?

According to a Catholic bishop in Springfield, Illinois, Satan was behind his state's recent legalization of same-sex marriage.

So, next Wednesday, at about the same time Gov. Pat Quinn signs the gay marriage bill into law, Bishop Thomas Paprocki will hold an exorcism ceremony "in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriage."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 06:57 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

MC, apparently double yolk eggs aren't all that uncommon. When we had our sitdown in Chicago (2004) we all went to breakfast together in a diner that advertised double yolk eggs. We were all hungover and spent the hour there discussing those eggs while scarfing them down.

TIS, do you remember that?

I sure do. EVERY egg seemed to be double yoked. No complaints from me. I can handle it.

TIS

Posted By: fortunato

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 07:11 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

(CNN) – The devil made them do it?

According to a Catholic bishop in Springfield, Illinois, Satan was behind his state's recent legalization of same-sex marriage.

So, next Wednesday, at about the same time Gov. Pat Quinn signs the gay marriage bill into law, Bishop Thomas Paprocki will hold an exorcism ceremony "in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriage."

People have very strong beliefs on whether or not same sex marriage should be legalized.

Posted By: paddy78

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/15/13 08:00 PM

i say let em be unhappy like the rest of us

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/16/13 01:41 AM

Originally Posted By: paddy78

i say let em be unhappy like the rest of us

Amen to that brother. Why should heteros be the only miserable people in marriage?

I wonder what the divorce rate will be in five years.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/16/13 03:18 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

(CNN) – The devil made them do it?

According to a Catholic bishop in Springfield, Illinois, Satan was behind his state's recent legalization of same-sex marriage.

So, next Wednesday, at about the same time Gov. Pat Quinn signs the gay marriage bill into law, Bishop Thomas Paprocki will hold an exorcism ceremony "in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriage."

I'm sure Pope Francis is shaking his head. There is a lot of red tape and lengthy internal procedures before the Church allows exorcisms as it is a dubious practice that the Church would rather leave in the Middle Ages. I guess permission can be sidestepped when the purpose of the exorcism is for a cheap political stunt.

I wonder if the bishop considered an exorcism or blamed Satan for the Church's ongoing cover up of pedophile priests.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/17/13 03:35 PM

I recently hit a deer on a local road. It was hit by an oncoming pickup truck and driven airborne, landing just below my front end. As it was a dark, unlit two lane winding road, I didn't see it until it hit me. I drove over it at about 40 mph, and could hear it wail as it was under me.

My house was only a half mile away and I was surprised that there wasn't as much damage to the front end, but the deer destroyed the reservoir for the antifreeze, which drained out.

Last night another deer was hit in the same place. The deer are in rut, and this has been the worst year that I remember for accidents involving deer. Hunting season can't start soon enough, I guess.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/17/13 04:01 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Last night another deer was hit in the same place. The deer are in rut, and this has been the worst year that I remember for accidents involving deer.

Interesting. But I found a great children's book on the same subject entitled Bambi and the Car Grill.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/17/13 06:59 PM

We have an abundance of them here as well, Klyd. Suburban overdevelopment has driven them out into the streets.

Here's a little story for you. One of my husband's friend's family used to serve venison quite often. Venison meatballs and spaghetti, venison parmigianna, and so on. I just assumed that the dad was a hunter. Nope. He was a policeman, and he often kept the carcass as a first responder to a deer vs. car accident.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/18/13 09:48 AM

We have a nature park quite close to us, which also houses the racecourse for the city. There are apparently deer which roam in the park but I have never seen any. One night a few years ago after a works do at the racecourse (where the drinks were free) we missed all taxis and had to stagger home through the woods. We saw no deer but quite a few glue sniffers and weird hippy types who may or may not have been druids. Pleased to say that they were more alarmed at the sight of us than we were of them

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/18/13 09:02 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

We have an abundance of them here as well, Klyd. Suburban overdevelopment has driven them out into the streets.

Here's a little story for you. One of my husband's friend's family used to serve venison quite often. Venison meatballs and spaghetti, venison parmigianna, and so on. I just assumed that the dad was a hunter. Nope. He was a policeman, and he often kept the carcass as a first responder to a deer vs. car accident.

That's common practice here. If the deer is still fresh and itact there are quite a few people, who butcher it. I don't hunt, but many friends do, so I get a good supply of venison bologna, sausage, steaks and ground meat. I watch monday night football with friends and one of them has been bringing venison meat sticks with cheddar and jalapenos ground in. It's a good companion to beer.

Posted By: ThePolakVet

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/22/13 12:58 PM

Gangster Party Line

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 11:54 AM

My mother keeps falling over, my wife has sciatica and cold, me and my 2 youngest sons also have cold, daughter has attitude and a cold. Oldest son is sickeningly healthy and strong. Apart from that we are all fine and looking forward to Christmas!!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 01:07 PM

Spending a couple weeks with Dylan in VA.

Yogi, I hope you and your family feels better.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 02:25 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Spending a couple weeks with Dylan in VA.

Yogi, I hope you and your family feels better.

Thanks Mig, we will get there. Enjoy your time with Dylan

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 03:21 PM

You are very welcome and thank you Yogi.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 05:17 PM

I went shopping on Black Friday (God forgive me), and I bought some jewelry for my wife AND it wasn't on sale!

Posted By: fortunato

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 06:03 PM

Hahaha. I have only been shopping once on black Friday and that was due to my brother who begged us to go out shopping. We said he could go anywhere he wanted and he wanted to go to a mall that was closing down due to all the gangs situation that had been going on there. What a terrible day.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/02/13 10:42 PM

Black Friday in America could be summed up by the tragic death in a Long Island Wal-Mart. A crowd assembled hours before the store opened and as the 5 A.M. opening time approached, they began chanting and pushing on the glass doors. An employee was knocked to the floor and repeatedly trampled. As store officials finally got to him to administer CPR, throngs of shoppers walked on them.

Eventually the employee was pronounced dead an hour after he was crushed. If there are security cameras of the event, it would be right to try to identify the customers, who trampled the man, by also using credit card purchasing records.

Wal-Mart would rather wash their hands of it than risk offending rabid customers willing to spend money there.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/03/13 10:02 AM

The Black Friday sales idea has caught on in the UK as well ,shops and retailers seeing it as a chance to drag punters into their snares.

In other news there was a knock at my door last night and lo and behold there was my bestest pal in the world who emigrated to New Zealand 5 years ago. It was his first trip back and boy was it good to see him. We had a couple of beers and a good old chin wag and away he went. No doubt I will see him again in another 5 years.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/03/13 03:29 PM

I don't want anything that bad where I have to deal with those rabid crowds. Dealing with all those rude people takes the fun out of shopping at least for me.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 02:21 AM

I try to finish my Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving so I don't have to deal with crowds. I usually start in August.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:12 PM

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:17 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I saw the list. The state that curses the least: South Carolina.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:24 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

Posted By: fortunato

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:31 PM

Come to the south, there is a ton of people who swear. People aren't very hospitable like everyone thinks.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:34 PM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

They're wicked nasty, but Ohioans are downright potty mouths, but Mig and goombah, our board buddies of the buckeye state, are among the cleanest , friendliest members here.ac

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 03:52 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

They're wicked nasty, but Ohioans are downright potty mouths, but Mig and goombah, our board buddies of the buckeye state, are among the cleanest , friendliest members here.ac

Oh everywhere has their potty mouths, i just found it funny where it says we rarely swear, yet people i know from out of state even have said "they clearly never have been to mass" when they saw that....clearly they never listened to a masshole drive or play games.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 04:32 PM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

They're wicked nasty, but Ohioans are downright potty mouths, but Mig and goombah, our board buddies of the buckeye state, are among the cleanest , friendliest members here.ac

Oh everywhere has their potty mouths, i just found it funny where it says we rarely swear, yet people i know from out of state even have said "they clearly never have been to mass" when they saw that....clearly they never listened to a masshole drive or play games.

I lived in Mass for three years while attending law school. The Mass. students (and some others) found it amusing and would often comment about how many of the NJ and NY students seemed to insert a version of the F-word in almost every sentence. I had two roomies from MA,one from NJ and one from NY, and when the NY roomie would say something like, "I f***in can't believe that f***in Professor P f***ed me over in the F***in class cause I didn't f***in remember the f***in case..." the two guys from Worcester and Springfield would laugh hysterically.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 07:22 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I lived in Mass for three years while attending law school. The Mass. students (and some others) found it amusing and would often comment about how many of the NJ and NY students seemed to insert a version of the F-word in almost every sentence. I had two roomies from MA,one from NJ and one from NY, and when the NY roomie would say something like, "I f***in can't believe that f***in Professor P f***ed me over in the F***in class cause I didn't f***in remember the f***in case..." the two guys from Worcester and Springfield would laugh hysterically.

Oh we're just as bad with it, something along the lines of "That f***in c**t p***ed me the f**k off that motherf***er" or something along those lines lol, especially while driving.

this photo here is a typical car ride around mass, i'll just add the link since its got some harsh language that some may not like.

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1381443_637162726322294_1660133181_n.jpg

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 07:24 PM

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

Just attend a Red Sox vs. Yankees game.

Posted By: scarfacetm

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 07:28 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Originally Posted By: scarfacetm

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

States that curse the most!
1. Ohio
2. Maryland
3. NEW JERSEY

If I lived in Ohio I would curse a lot too. Maryland; all those government workers. New Jersey because we like to!

I love how it says that Mass was one of the goody two shoes cities least likely to curse, that's such a load of crap, anyone who's been here for more than 10 minutes knows that.

Just attend a Red Sox vs. Yankees game.

Lmao, don't even have to do that, just spend 10 minutes at the DMV.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/06/13 07:35 PM

NJ only came in third? We were f**king ripped off.

We like to keep it classy here in the Garden State.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/09/13 01:34 AM

I just realized it's been 33 years ago today since John Lennon was brutally shot down. What a shocker that was.

A life cut so short. RIP John!!

TIS

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/11/13 11:38 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I just realized it's been 33 years ago today since John Lennon was brutally shot down. What a shocker that was.

A life cut so short. RIP John!!

Yes, that was F***ing terrible

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 05:30 PM

Author calls for ban of Anarchist's Cookbook:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/...msnhp&pos=1

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 06:00 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Author calls for ban of Anarchist's Cookbook:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/...msnhp&pos=1

Unfortunately his pleas to end further publication and sale of the book will boost sales and interest.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 06:03 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Author calls for ban of Anarchist's Cookbook:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/...msnhp&pos=1

Unfortunately his pleas to end further publication and sale of the book will boost sales and interest.

Exactly right Kly. The immaturity and lack of foresight of youth.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 06:05 PM

The 2014 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They include Nirvana, the E Street Band, Hall and Oates, Linda Ronstadt, KISS, Peter Gabriel, and Cat Stevens.

Missing the cut were LL Cool J, Deep Purple and Yes.

I'd rather see Deep Purple in the Hall than KISS.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 07:12 PM

Yea, of that list I suppose KISS is my least favorite. I don't dislike them necessarily but never really got into them.

Glad to see Cat Stevens made the list. I always liked his voice/style. E-Street Band alone, without Bruce (I assume he already made a list)??

How do they determine that I wonder?

TIS

Posted By: fortunato

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 07:30 PM

love Hall and Oates, and Cat Stevens. A bit strange to see Yes as a huge 70's fan i didn't know anyone knew who they were.

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 07:45 PM

Happy Birthday Mignon!

and

Happy Birthday Just Lou!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 07:59 PM

Have a great birthday Mig & JL. Hope your birthday wishes all come true.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 08:58 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The 2014 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They include Nirvana, the E Street Band, Hall and Oates, Linda Ronstadt, KISS, Peter Gabriel, and Cat Stevens.

Will Cat Stevens go in as "Cat" or Yusef? (Ya know like baseball players pick which team they want to go in Hall). After all, his best work was done when he was "Cat".

Hall and Oates get the longevity award. They come to Atlantic City every year. They must tour continually. They must need the money or like singing "Maneater" over and over and over an..

Glad to see Linda Ronstadt get in...a bit late. She is credited with launching women into the Rock mainstream. I saw her in concert in 1978 which was probably the height of her Rock career. Fabulously, powerful voice. Its a shame she is suffering from Parkinson. She can't even sing anymore.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 11:11 PM

Mr. Babe had a huge crush on Linda Ronstadt back in the day. She was a beautiful woman.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 11:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Mr. Babe had a huge crush on Linda Ronstadt back in the day. She was a beautiful woman.

Don't know if it was her debut group but I first remember her when she was the lead in the group Stone Poneys, singing "Different Drum" which btw, was written by Michael Nesmith of the Monkees. I thought she had a good voice then. I even have the 45 somewhere. LOL I feel badly for her though after hearing of her health problems.

Oh, and she also dated our Governor way back when. LOL

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/17/13 11:58 PM

Thank you Giancarlo & TIS for the birthday wishes. xoxoxo

I'm glad Kiss is being inducted in the HOF. It's about time.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/18/13 05:27 PM

Happy belated birthdays to Mig and Lou.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/19/13 07:31 PM

Thanks Kly.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/22/13 05:01 AM

Anyone interested in playing next year's "Dead Pool" must submit their list of 50 people whom they think will die in the year 2014 by 12:00 midnight, January 1st (when the ball drops in Times Square, ringing in the new year). See the "Dead Pool" thread for further details.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/22/13 12:09 PM

We don't have accents in Michigan but speak the way English is meant to sound. Yeah, that's the ticket...

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/22/13 04:04 PM

interesting Lilo. I took the quiz and got the orange/blue lines but there are no maps showing the details.

Being raised in MI and living in CA for the last 33 yrs there were a couple words that I "use to" use like expressway (but freeway in CA) that I don't use anymore. Anyway, I'll try again later.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/22/13 04:06 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Anyone interested in playing next year's "Dead Pool" must submit their list of 50 people whom they think will die in the year 2014 by 12:00 midnight, January 1st (when the ball drops in Times Square, ringing in the new year). See the "Dead Pool" thread for further details.

And what's the prize for being the first one to send it in? A cruise, a free r/t ticket to NYC, a trip to Corleone, Sicily. I only ask cause I sent mine in last week.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/22/13 11:20 PM

Give Peace A Chance

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/30/13 05:06 PM

ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler was apparently in a near fatal predicament when his broadcast partner, Jesse Palmer, saved his life with the Heimlich maneuver in the broadcast booth during halftime at the Pinstripe Bowl.

Officials say it was the worst choking incident in Yankee Stadium since the 2012 AL playoffs against the Tigers.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/31/13 02:49 AM

OUCH! I felt that one, Klyd!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/31/13 04:59 PM

There are three television commercials that annoy me to no end and I hope they'll be gone for good in 2014:

1. The Michael Bolton Honda sales commercial. It's like waterboarding.

2. The Bears fans "Discount DAAAH-ble check" on the plane with Aaron Rodgers. That skit with George Wendt was never really funny and its fifteen minutes were over fifteen years ago.

3. The Gerber plan for savings for a baby's college fund. The Gerber plan is nothing more than a higher premium whole life insurance policy.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/31/13 05:02 PM

The ad campaign I like is the AT&T commercials with the guy sitting around four young kids and asking them a question.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 12/31/13 05:41 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The ad campaign I like is the AT&T commercials with the guy sitting around four young kids and asking them a question.

Have you seen the cowboy speaking Mandarin?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/01/14 10:24 PM

Love those kids, too, Klyd. Geico commercials seem to be losing their edge. I am not finding them nearly as funny lately.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/14 03:25 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: klydon1

The ad campaign I like is the AT&T commercials with the guy sitting around four young kids and asking them a question.

Have you seen the cowboy speaking Mandarin?

I can't say that I have. What is it advertising?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 01/02/14 03:28 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Love those kids, too, Klyd. Geico commercials seem to be losing their edge. I am not finding them nearly as funny lately.

I used to like the cavemen commercials, but the gecko is certainly losing its edge, and the pig isn't funny anymore. I dislike the Flo commercials for Progressive, but I think Progressive Insurance is tops for automobile insurance.

Posted By: Dellacroce

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/02/14 03:29 PM

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/02/14 03:35 PM

Thank you, Dellacroce. Pretty original. I somehow hadn't seen it before.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/14/14 02:28 AM

(CNN) -- Congressional leaders say they have reached agreement on a $1 trillion spending bill that will fund the U.S. government through the end of the 2014 budget year.

The measure follows the guidelines laid out in the budget agreement Congress passed in December. In a joint statement, the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees said the bill "keeps the government open and eliminates the uncertainty and economic instability of stop-gap governing."

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/17/14 04:17 PM

Talk about dedication:

Tokyo (CNN) -- Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who refused to stop fighting World War II until the 1970s, has died in Tokyo at the age of 91.

During the war, Onoda was sent to the small island of Lubang in the western Philippines to spy on U.S. forces in the area.
He ended up remaining there, eking out a life in the jungle, until 1974, nearly three decades after Japan surrendered.

Allied forces defeated the Japanese imperial army in the Philippines in 1944, but Onoda evaded capture and stayed on.
For about 30 years, he survived on food he gathered from the jungle or stole from local farmers.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/18/14 08:58 AM

Detroit four-year-old child accidentally shoots cousin.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25787934

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/18/14 03:26 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Detroit four-year-old child accidentally shoots cousin.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25787934

Unfortunately these stories are too common and we've become almost indifferent to them, like all of the shootings that took place this week in grocery stores, schools, another movie theater (but he was texting his daughter during the credits), etc.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/18/14 04:14 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Detroit four-year-old child accidentally shoots cousin.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25787934

Unfortunately these stories are too common and we've become almost indifferent to them, like all of the shootings that took place this week in grocery stores, schools, another movie theater (but he was texting his daughter during the credits), etc.

One thing I've been telling my students for a decade now is that as the US population grows, so do its components. Thus, the bad components grow and the incidence of their bad acts will grow with them, be reported in the news, and, as you point out, will become expected and we will grow indifferent to them.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/23/14 03:55 PM

I don't know how many of you listened to or read Glenn Beck's apology on Megyn Kelly's show, but here is part of what he stated:

“I wish I could go back and be more uniting in my language because I think I played a role, unfortunately, in helping tear the country apart and it’s not who we are and I didn’t realize how really fragile the people were. I thought we were kind of a little more in it together. Now I look back and I realize if we could have talked about the uniting principles a little bit more, instead of just the problems, I think I would look back on it a little more fondly.”

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/25/14 06:47 PM

This week I played four lottery games.
Powerball - 6 numbers - hit zero numbers
Mega Millions - 6 numbers - hit zero numbers
Pick 6 - guess what!
Cash 5 - you got it!

I'm just destined to be handsome and wonderful...and poor.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/27/14 09:07 AM

I feel your pain MC.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/27/14 05:04 PM

Look at it this way MC & Yogi, you're cursed with good looks and brains, who need money??? (keep telling yourselves that.)

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/27/14 05:47 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Look at it this way MC & Yogi, you're cursed with good looks and brains, who need money??? (keep telling yourselves that.)

TIS

That's what my wife tells me since her retirement package leaves mine in the dust!

Posted By: NickyEyes1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/28/14 05:34 PM

Watched "Gotti" a couple days ago and this song has been stuck in my head ever since
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sFy5_kmEi4

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 01/28/14 05:38 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Look at it this way MC & Yogi, you're cursed with good looks and brains, who need money??? (keep telling yourselves that.)

TIS

I will TIS, I will. Thank you

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/07/14 01:20 AM

Those darn Republicans:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/201...ters/?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/07/14 02:16 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Those darn Republicans:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/201...ters/?hpt=hp_t1

Damn! I hate when politicians do sneaky stuff.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/07/14 05:36 PM

Hey New Yorkers. Is Biden right about LaGuardia Airport?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/201...ntry/?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/08/14 02:38 AM

I avoid LaGuardia and Kennedy at all costs if I can. Just getting there is a nightmare, and I have to cross two bridges to do it. NY airports do need a facelift, to say the least. Biden's not too far off the mark.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/10/14 12:22 AM

Years ago I knew a pilot who flew out of LaGuardia. The pilots referred to it as "LaGarbage".

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/10/14 12:26 AM

I am no expert but have been to both LaGuardia and JFK. I had no problems going thru either but both could use some refurbishing IMHO. The 3 airports in my area (LAX, JohnWayne/OC and the one I use most frequently, Ontario, along with the one in MI, GeraldFord/KentCounty, are all in much better condition than those two. By comparison they appear way more updated.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/12/14 06:41 PM

Yesterday when I picked up my laptop from the computer store I noticed that the owner had a Soprano's pic and a GF pic on his wall. So of course I asked him about it and he told me he's a big GF fan. Long story short I told him about GF Trilogy site and he said he couldn't wait to look at at.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/20/14 12:29 PM

British Pub: Endangered Species?

Quote:

LONDON — One by one, the pubs are disappearing in Hampstead, a jewel-box village of cobbled lanes and Georgian homes that has become one of this city’s most fashionable neighborhoods. The Nags Head has become a realty office. The King of Bohemia is now a clothing shop. The Hare & Hounds has been replaced with an apartment building.

Changing economics and shifting tastes have claimed roughly one out of every five pubs during the last two decades in Britain, and things are growing worse. Since the 2008 financial crisis, 7,000 have shut, leaving some small communities confronting unthinkable: life without a “local,” as pubs are known.

And that has spurred the government into action. New legislation is letting people petition to have a pub designated an “asset of community value,” a status that provides a degree of protection from demolition and helps community groups buy pubs themselves, rather than seeing them get snatched up by real estate developers eager to convert them for other uses or tear them down. Since the Ivy House, a beloved local in south London, became the first to receive the designation last year, roughly 300 others have followed suit.

“The pub, we like to think, is relatively internationally unique, it’s a very traditional thing,” said Brandon Lewis, the Conservative member of Parliament who is the Community Pubs Minister, an office that underscores the special place pubs occupy in British life. “In many communities they are really important, not just because it’s where people come together, but it will be the focal point for fund-raising for the community, for the local football club, for the dance class, for the moms’ coffee morning.”

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/20/14 02:33 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

British Pub: Endangered Species?

Quote:

LONDON — One by one, the pubs are disappearing in Hampstead, a jewel-box village of cobbled lanes and Georgian homes that has become one of this city’s most fashionable neighborhoods. The Nags Head has become a realty office. The King of Bohemia is now a clothing shop. The Hare & Hounds has been replaced with an apartment building.

Changing economics and shifting tastes have claimed roughly one out of every five pubs during the last two decades in Britain, and things are growing worse. Since the 2008 financial crisis, 7,000 have shut, leaving some small communities confronting unthinkable: life without a “local,” as pubs are known.

And that has spurred the government into action. New legislation is letting people petition to have a pub designated an “asset of community value,” a status that provides a degree of protection from demolition and helps community groups buy pubs themselves, rather than seeing them get snatched up by real estate developers eager to convert them for other uses or tear them down. Since the Ivy House, a beloved local in south London, became the first to receive the designation last year, roughly 300 others have followed suit.

“The pub, we like to think, is relatively internationally unique, it’s a very traditional thing,” said Brandon Lewis, the Conservative member of Parliament who is the Community Pubs Minister, an office that underscores the special place pubs occupy in British life. “In many communities they are really important, not just because it’s where people come together, but it will be the focal point for fund-raising for the community, for the local football club, for the dance class, for the moms’ coffee morning.”

I went to England on business way back Nov, 2000. Stayed in a hotel in Gatwick, near the airport, but in a residential area. I took a walk around the neighborhood and noticed a pub in the middle of the neighborhood with no other commercial sites around. I asked one of the Brits if pubs in the middle of the neighborhood were common. He explained the same as the article reported, but one thing interesting he told me. If I went in to get a pint, I would likely not be served; I would be ignored until I left. Outsiders were not usually welcome on their own.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/20/14 06:40 PM

The Powerball winner was in California. I'll bet it was TIS.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/20/14 07:10 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

The Powerball winner was in California. I'll bet it was TIS.

Don't bug me right now Oli, I'm opening my Swiss bank account before I buy myself a luxury yacht so I can go a on a world cruise. That is after I buy my mansion in Beverly Hills, and my Penthouse in NYC, my new Rolls Royce, and refurbish my wardrobe. I can't do all that with these old rags.

Hey, I can dream!!!!

TIS

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/20/14 09:06 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

The Powerball winner was in California. I'll bet it was TIS.

Don't bug me right now Oli, I'm opening my Swiss bank account before I buy myself a luxury yacht so I can go a on a world cruise. That is after I buy my mansion in Beverly Hills, and my Penthouse in NYC, my new Rolls Royce, and refurbish my wardrobe. I can't do all that with these old rags.

Hey, I can dream!!!!

TIS

This reminds me of one of my favorite scenes from "Vacation"

Cousin Eddie: "Well I didn't want to ask you, Clark, you know, but could you maybe spare a little extra cash?"

Clark: (starts to take out his wallet) "Sure, Eddie, how much do you need?"

Cousin Eddie: "About $52,000."

Clark quickly puts the bills back in his wallet and Eddie's wife rolls her eyes.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/21/14 03:46 PM

Originally Posted By: goombah

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

The Powerball winner was in California. I'll bet it was TIS.

Don't bug me right now Oli, I'm opening my Swiss bank account before I buy myself a luxury yacht so I can go a on a world cruise. That is after I buy my mansion in Beverly Hills, and my Penthouse in NYC, my new Rolls Royce, and refurbish my wardrobe. I can't do all that with these old rags.

Hey, I can dream!!!!

TIS

This reminds me of one of my favorite scenes from "Vacation"

Cousin Eddie: "Well I didn't want to ask you, Clark, you know, but could you maybe spare a little extra cash?"

Clark: (starts to take out his wallet) "Sure, Eddie, how much do you need?"

Cousin Eddie: "About $52,000."

Clark quickly puts the bills back in his wallet and Eddie's wife rolls her eyes.

A great scene.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 10:10 AM

Hard to believe for a pleasant easy going fellow like me but I had a bit of a bust up with an old chap yesterday. Now before you think I am a horrible so and so for picking on fragile old geezers let me explain. I walk the dog on a field near me which is bordered by some old folks bungalows. I go there regularly and often take young Matty with his ball. There are no signs to say no ball games or the like so imaging my surprise when this old geezer appeared out of nowhere and started in on me big style. No football, no kids, was I daft?, he was going to call the police, blah blah blah!!!

I have always been taught to respect my elders and I do but this old chap was quite the ticket. I tried to talk to him but he would not have it, he was up in my face spitting all over me and swearing. All my points that there were no signs and it was just me and a 7 years old boy kicking a ball around fell on deaf ears. In the end (after swallowing vast amounts of anger) I decided to retreat and told Matty to come on, to which the irascible codger grinned and said "Glad we got this sorted out son" to which my temper finally snapped and I responded "I'm not your f*****g son, if you were 30 years younger you would be on your arse, now f**k off". Not proud of that outburst at all but i was provoked and eventually snapped.

When telling the family of this, after they all finished laughing, both of my other boys informed me that he is the scourge of that field, where obviously lots of kids gather.

It's probably a good thing it did not end in fisticuffs because he was a tough looking old bird, he would have probably knocked me on my arse

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 12:12 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

It's probably a good thing it did not end in fisticuffs because he was a tough looking old bird, he would have probably knocked me on my arse

LOL!! Would you have wound up on daily mail site with headline of "Dog walker gets sorted out by old codger!" with pic of you coming out the hospital?

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 12:45 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

I went to England on business way back Nov, 2000. Stayed in a hotel in Gatwick, near the airport, but in a residential area. I took a walk around the neighborhood and noticed a pub in the middle of the neighborhood with no other commercial sites around. I asked one of the Brits if pubs in the middle of the neighborhood were common. He explained the same as the article reported, but one thing interesting he told me. If I went in to get a pint, I would likely not be served; I would be ignored until I left. Outsiders were not usually welcome on their own.

Don't come back here yankee!
But if I ever do
I'll bring more money
Cause all she wants to do is dance!

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 12:50 PM

I think surnames are not necessarily the best way to measure what they claim to be measuring. There are many other possible explanations and correlations here. As social science this could be silly but it is also interesting reading or at least I thought so..

Your ancestors and your social mobility

Quote:

Inequality of income and wealth has risen in America since the 1970s, yet a large-scale research study recently found that social mobility hadn’t changed much during that time. How can that be?

The study, by researchers at Harvard and Berkeley, tells only part of the story. It may be true that mobility hasn’t slowed — but, more to the point, mobility has always been slow.

When you look across centuries, and at social status broadly measured — not just income and wealth, but also occupation, education and longevity — social mobility is much slower than many of us believe, or want to believe. This is true in Sweden, a social welfare state; England, where industrial capitalism was born; the United States, one of the most heterogeneous societies in history; and India, a fairly new democracy hobbled by the legacy of caste. Capitalism has not led to pervasive, rapid mobility. Nor have democratization, mass public education, the decline of nepotism, redistributive taxation, the emancipation of women, or even, as in China, socialist revolution..

.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 01:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

It's probably a good thing it did not end in fisticuffs because he was a tough looking old bird, he would have probably knocked me on my arse

LOL!! Would you have wound up on daily mail site with headline of "Dog walker gets sorted out by old codger!" with pic of you coming out the hospital?

Probably

Posted By: Giancarlo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 02:12 PM

A big Happy 93rd Birthday to Abe Vigoda aka Sal Tessio.

Yes...he's still alive!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 02:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Giancarlo

A big Happy 93rd Birthday to Abe Vigoda aka Sal Tessio.

Yes...he's still alive!

93? Wow!!! God bless him. Happy Birthday!!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/24/14 05:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Hard to believe for a pleasant easy going fellow like me but I had a bit of a bust up with an old chap yesterday. Now before you think I am a horrible so and so for picking on fragile old geezers let me explain. I walk the dog on a field near me which is bordered by some old folks bungalows. I go there regularly and often take young Matty with his ball. There are no signs to say no ball games or the like so imaging my surprise when this old geezer appeared out of nowhere and started in on me big style. No football, no kids, was I daft?, he was going to call the police, blah blah blah!!!

I have always been taught to respect my elders and I do but this old chap was quite the ticket. I tried to talk to him but he would not have it, he was up in my face spitting all over me and swearing. All my points that there were no signs and it was just me and a 7 years old boy kicking a ball around fell on deaf ears. In the end (after swallowing vast amounts of anger) I decided to retreat and told Matty to come on, to which the irascible codger grinned and said "Glad we got this sorted out son" to which my temper finally snapped and I responded "I'm not your f*****g son, if you were 30 years younger you would be on your arse, now f**k off". Not proud of that outburst at all but i was provoked and eventually snapped.

When telling the family of this, after they all finished laughing, both of my other boys informed me that he is the scourge of that field, where obviously lots of kids gather.

It's probably a good thing it did not end in fisticuffs because he was a tough looking old bird, he would have probably knocked me on my arse

I thought Ebeneezer Scrooge had been reformed? You handled it well.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/25/14 07:34 AM

That was hilarious Yogi, thanks for sharing.

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/25/14 07:39 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Giancarlo

A big Happy 93rd Birthday to Abe Vigoda aka Sal Tessio.

Yes...he's still alive!

93? Wow!!! God bless him. Happy Birthday!!

TIS

Wow, I would've thought that Abe was about 75 when he played Tessio in 1972.

He was a different kind of good as Fish on "Barney Miller."

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/27/14 12:34 AM

Fats Domino is 86 years old today. Wow!!!! Looking at his bio, I see he's been married to the same woman since 1948.

Amazing these days!! He must have "found his thrill."

Article lists other famous birthdays as well, including one of my favorites, Mitch Ryder (of the Detroit Wheels).

TIS

http://www.nola.com/celebrities/index.ssf/2014/02/fats_domino_86_and_other_celeb.html

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 02/27/14 04:10 PM

I love fats Domino, TIS. His rhythic styles motivated Paul McCartney in writing "Lady Madonna," a song Fats later recorded as his last appearance on the record charts. But when his career ended, only Elvis, I believe, hit the charts more frequently than he.

Posted By: U talkin' da me ??

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/03/14 02:47 AM

Russia invades the Crimea

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/14 02:01 PM

My middle son Andrew picked up a football injury on Sunday. It appears he has ripped a tendon off his pelvis/hip bone and is in some pain. He also has to clomp around on a pair of crutches and will be out of action for at least a month. Not a happy child at all.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/14 03:47 PM

Sorry aboy your boy, Yogi. I know he's the type who'll be back on the pitch as soon as possible.

Remind him that he should take heart because today is Exelauno Day. Exelauno is the Greek word for "to march forth." Get it? March Fo(u)rth?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/14 04:12 PM

Sorry about Andrew Yogi. Hopefully he'll have a speedy recovery. He's young. He'll bounce back.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/04/14 05:49 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Sorry aboy your boy, Yogi. I know he's the type who'll be back on the pitch as soon as possible.

Remind him that he should take heart because today is Exelauno Day. Exelauno is the Greek word for "to march forth." Get it? March Fo(u)rth?

I get it Klyd

I told him...but he just sort of grunted and said his groin still hurt!!!!

It's going to be a long month......

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/14 02:41 AM

So sorry, Yogi. Tell him I said that you will buy him all the ice cream he can eat for the whole month, plus he doesn't have to share any with his siblings.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/05/14 10:56 PM

Okay ladies, give this vid a look & listen:

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=3&...10-e4b0175dadaa

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/06/14 07:17 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Okay ladies, give this vid a look & listen:

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=3&...10-e4b0175dadaa

Hey they left out women are the most psychotic.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/06/14 07:26 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: olivant

Okay ladies, give this vid a look & listen:

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=3&...10-e4b0175dadaa

Hey they left out women are the most psychotic.

Hey ladies, he wrote that, not me!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/06/14 07:30 PM

Well, we are the best at everything.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/08/14 07:51 PM

Happy Birthday Justme,where ever you maybe..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/08/14 08:32 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Well, we are the best at everything.

Especially ...

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 02:57 AM

Everyone remember to set their clocks ahead tomorrow.

Another hour lost.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 03:33 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Everyone remember to set their clocks ahead tomorrow.

Another hour lost.

TIS

Where do all those lost hours go? We should have saved up a bunch of them by now.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 03:37 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Everyone remember to set their clocks ahead tomorrow.

Another hour lost.

TIS

Where do all those lost hours go? We should have saved up a bunch of them by now.

Tell me about it. I demand all those hours back!!!

Not only hours, but I find the days/months flying by as well.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 04:01 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Everyone remember to set their clocks ahead tomorrow.

Another hour lost.

TIS

Where do all those lost hours go? We should have saved up a bunch of them by now.

Tell me about it. I demand all those hours back!!!

Not only hours, but I find the days/months flying by as well.

TIS

What I really hate about DST is that the extra hour of sunlight burns my tomatoes

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 04:04 AM

You could get one of those spray things for your tomato garden, and a nice orange.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/09/14 04:10 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

You could get one of those spray things for your tomato garden, and a nice orange.

Ha ha ha ha! Very clever.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/10/14 10:25 AM

Our clocks don't change till the end of the month.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/10/14 01:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Our clocks don't change till the end of the month.

I keep the same clock. I just change the time.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/10/14 08:45 PM

Anybody following the story of the missing Malaysian airplane? Amazing they have no leads yet. Said it's possible it exploded in midair.

TIS

Posted By: Longneck

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 01:17 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anybody following the story of the missing Malaysian airplane? Amazing they have no leads yet. Said it's possible it exploded in midair.

TIS

When I first heard about it I wondered how with today's technology it was even possible to lose an entire airplane. Between tracking the plane and anyone's cell phone location on the plane.. Also, knowing where it was when it went off radar, it has to be in a certain specific area. We know it isn't in the Atlantic ocean, for example. It could have only gone so far.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 09:53 AM

My mother collapsed at the local shop yesterday and ended up in hospital, her 3rd visit this year. Apparently she had a faint due to her blood sugar problems, but she told me last night that she had had nothing to eat all day which obviously would not have helped. When I asked her why she said she forgot!!! Whoosh, worry, worry, worry!!! It is approaching the time to consider putting her into a proper nursing home, something she has always said I must never do to her, but what do I do??

The curse of being an only child I guess, all falls down on me!!

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 01:52 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, Yogi. I hope your mom will be OK and I hope you have some guidance in deciding on how to proceed with her.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 04:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

My mother collapsed at the local shop yesterday and ended up in hospital, her 3rd visit this year. Apparently she had a faint due to her blood sugar problems, but she told me last night that she had had nothing to eat all day which obviously would not have helped. When I asked her why she said she forgot!!! Whoosh, worry, worry, worry!!! It is approaching the time to consider putting her into a proper nursing home, something she has always said I must never do to her, but what do I do??

The curse of being an only child I guess, all falls down on me!!

Yogi,

Sorry to hear about your mom. Is it possible that medication will help? Is she good about taking medication? It IS hard to know what to do and you being an only child, I can imagine how you must feel.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 04:36 PM

Sorry about your mom, Yogi. I'm sure you'll make the right decisions for her care.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 05:27 PM

Thanks folks. I have said it before and will say it again many times. You are all the best!!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 09:39 PM

Yogi, I am so sorry. As the primary caregiver to my own aging mother. I know exactly how you feel. It's an impossible situation, isn't it??

Just know that you're not alone. Please let me know if you need someone to talk to. Hang in there.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/11/14 10:49 PM

Hope all is well Yogi, must be hard for you..

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/12/14 06:00 AM

Yogi, my grandmother had eight children. My mom and my older uncle passed away. Trust me, it's not easier for the rest of her six children now that she has Alzheimer's. She took the death of her son really hard and her condition got worse after he passed away. Anyway, she is now at the nursing home and although that breaks my heart, I can't see any other way that any of us would've been able to take care of her at home.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/13/14 08:40 PM

Hey, I have 8,100 posts in 12 years. I'm behind Irishman12 by 46,479. It would take me 68 years to make up the difference, provided he stopped today. I'd be 132 years old. I don't think I'll make it.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/14/14 01:46 AM

I'll pray that you do live that long!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/14/14 03:05 PM

Originally Posted By: afsaneh77

Yogi, my grandmother had eight children. My mom and my older uncle passed away. Trust me, it's not easier for the rest of her six children now that she has Alzheimer's. She took the death of her son really hard and her condition got worse after he passed away. Anyway, she is now at the nursing home and although that breaks my heart, I can't see any other way that any of us would've been able to take care of her at home.

Afs, my dad too has dementia that is worsening. He turns 80 next month, but a few weeks ago when he went for his daily brisk walk, which goes on for 4-5 miles around town, he became disoriented, and needed a policeman to take him home. My mom is taking care of him, but we're considering a nursing home or home care. His mom, deceased brother and sister and two living older sisters, all have had dementia, one of whom is in a nursing home. It's a family curse.

I'm able to help out at least once a week as I live 2 hours away. I visited my parents yesterday, went out to lunch, and took my dad for a haircut (last time he went on his own, never made it to his barber of forty years, and came back a few hours later with the worst haircut of his life - who knows where he went?).

It's difficult, but you have to keep a sense of humor, smile through the tears, and try to spread the responsibility around as best as possible. Good luck with your grandmother.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/14 05:51 AM

Thanks for sharing kly! It's a really hard situation, but that's a very good advice and I too wish you good luck with your father.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/14 09:02 AM

klyd and afsaneh, I know how you two feel and you both have my sympathy. My mom had Alzheimers and it was pretty bad. She had moved back to New York after my father died and we placed her in an assisted living facility. The first year or so it wasn't too bad but she started forgetting a lot of things and she became worse. One day I had a doctor's appointment near where she lived and wanted to surprise her with a visit. I walked in to the place's lobby and saw her sitting with some other women. I went over to say hello and there was absolutely no look of recognition by her. She didn't know who I was. That absolutely crushed me. My own mom didn't know me. I've never gotten over that.

Enjoy what time you have left with your loved ones and hopefully they will know you and be able to feel your love for them.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/14 11:41 AM

On the plus side, my mother is home again, so that is good. She has to go back in for various tests and the like but she(we) glad to be back home.

Posted By: afsaneh77

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/14 12:11 PM

Oh, I feel for you SC. Alzheimers is really cruel. They should call it the long and slow cancer of the brain. I sometimes wonder how the patients feel. It must be really disorienting when family members come up and tell them they should know them. At any rate we do still know them even if they don't remember us. And although the brain is responsible for our personality and thoughts, the body that's responsible for giving us life, is still very dear to us and that's the hard part when it doesn't react to our love the way we wish.

Yogi, that's great news.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/15/14 04:30 PM

Alzheimers is such an awful awful disease. I feel so badly for anyone who has it and their families. Tho not officially diagnosed, my mom was exhibiting many signs of it up until her death in 2012, at 87 yrs old. She wasn't even at a point where she didn't know anybody BUT I could give examples of little things she said/did/didn't know that would make me cry.

However, my cousin had the worse case I have ever seen. She was to the point where she couldn't even speak. At my mom's funeral she came up to me mumbling/making noises. It seemed she was trying to tell me something but she was saying nothing. I remember her as such a sweet lady and to see her end up like that broke my heart.

God bless her daughter for taking her everywhere because I don't think I could at that point, do it. She would go to the home/facility she was at and pick her up for certain things. She passed away a couple months ago and I am comforted that she is finally at peace.

Then again, with this disease, it's probably way harder on the family/caregivers because the victim is so unaware of the condition.

Gosh, I really got off track. Sorry!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/16/14 03:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

On the plus side, my mother is home again, so that is good. She has to go back in for various tests and the like but she(we) glad to be back home.

Good news, Yogi.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/16/14 03:12 PM

I was glad to make it to the Scranton St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday with my daughter. My sister and brother and most of their kids were able to make it too. My mother stayed home with my dad as it would be too much trouble for him. She also doesn't like bumping into many friends and acquaintances, who don't know the extent of his dementia. We left the parade early and took my parents out for a nice meal at a local restaurant a few blocks away. It was simple, but memorable.

Posted By: U talkin' da me ??

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/17/14 12:31 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anybody following the story of the missing Malaysian airplane? Amazing they have no leads yet. Said it's possible it exploded in midair.

TIS

This UK Daily Mirror article mentions that the pilot's wife and three children moved out of the family's home the day before the plane's disappearance.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/missing-malaysian-airlines-flight-mh370-3248001

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/17/14 01:05 AM

Thanks. I hadn't seen that story but I did hear yesterday that they were searching the pilot & co-pilot's homes.

At first I would have guessed the plane crashed. Maybe it did, but now I'm thinking it possibly could have landed somewhere. Thing is, who changed course & why? This just keeps getting more and more intriguing. I feel for the families of the passengers. It's gotta be sheer hell living thru this with no real progress.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/17/14 08:44 AM

This vanishing plane business is a srange affair and no mistake!!

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/17/14 03:28 PM

That's because we're not hearing the full story.

Posted By: MikeyO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/17/14 03:36 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

I went over to say hello and there was absolutely no look of recognition by her. She didn't know who I was. That absolutely crushed me. My own mom didn't know me. I've never gotten over that.

Enjoy what time you have left with your loved ones and hopefully they will know you and be able to feel your love for them.

This is sad SC. I feel your pain.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/18/14 01:44 AM

SC, Kly, Afs, Yogi, I am so sorry to hear this. It is so hard to watch our parents age and become ill with whatever. Cancer killed my Mother and a stroke killed my Dad. My mother passed when I was 13 and my Dad passed 4 years ago. I sent a month with my Dad while he was in the hospital. I was with him every day morning to night. Even though it was hard on me to see him in the hospital bed like that I treasure that time with him.

My Father in law is in the first stages of dementia. His memory is leaving, he gets lost driving and that's when he takes his meds for it. When he don't he gets real hateful and it's hard to be around him. Also he has Leukemia which is in remission. I go up once a week and do the laundry for them and help with the house work.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/18/14 02:04 AM

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/18/14 03:57 PM

My mother had Alzheimers and finally we had to put her in a dementia/Alzheimers facility. She spent a couple years there before she died at the age of 93. She never had any health issues other than that. She never suffered. It is a disease which is often harder on the family than the patient.

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/18/14 04:00 PM

m getting tired of hearing about it day and night and everyone with their opinions

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/19/14 05:41 PM

I get to see Becky & Dylan in 2 days. WOOHOO!!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 02:02 AM

Good for you Mig. I babysat my grandkids today, however, it's mostly before/after school. They are getting so big and do so much on their own now. Cherish every moment!!!!

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 04:48 PM

Thanks TIS, He is such a blessing. I can't wait to get his good sugars.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 04:55 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

I get to see Becky & Dylan in 2 days. WOOHOO!!

Have a fun time, Mig.

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 06:01 PM

Thanks Kly!!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 06:49 PM

Speaking of grandkids...my little munchkins will be 4 on Sunday. Wasn't long ago we were praying for their premature-ness to be healthy. Oh it they are. Enjoy your visit Mig.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 06:54 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Speaking of grandkids...my little munchkins will be 4 on Sunday. Wasn't long ago we were praying for their premature-ness to be healthy. Oh it they are. Enjoy your visit Mig.

OMG 4 already? You're right it does seem like yesterday. I'll tell you the time is just rushing by. It can slow up a bit any time now.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 07:22 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Speaking of grandkids...my little munchkins will be 4 on Sunday. Wasn't long ago we were praying for their premature-ness to be healthy. Oh it they are. Enjoy your visit Mig.

OMG 4 already? You're right it does seem like yesterday. I'll tell you the time is just rushing by. It can slow up a bit any time now.

TIS

I agree, TIS. It was just a blink of the eyes ago when they were born.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 07:28 PM

Here's a weird fact, speaking of grandchildren. John Tyler, the tenth president of the USA, was born in 1790, a full year before the ratification of the Bill of Rights, has two grandsons still living today.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 07:47 PM

Is that right?

Well how old are they? Very interesting.

TIS

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 07:50 PM

Do you know who this is?

Maybe you've seen this pic before but I don't believe I ever have. Anyway.....take a guess.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 07:55 PM

Santana.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 08:49 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Santana.

Nope, not Carlos Santana!!

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 09:20 PM

SC before he lost his hair?

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 09:33 PM

Springsteen

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/20/14 09:35 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Speaking of grandkids...my little munchkins will be 4 on Sunday. Wasn't long ago we were praying for their premature-ness to be healthy. Oh it they are. Enjoy your visit Mig.

Thanks MC. Wow!! 4 Time is going by to darn fast. Post some pic's of your Lil angels.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 12:29 AM

The grandkids at the Atlantic City Boardwalk, St. Patrick's Day parade, March 15, 2014; two days later we had 6 inches of snow. 4 years old on March 23.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 12:36 AM

Awww How cute! They ARE getting big. Looks like a St. Patrick's Day event? Beautiful picture MC.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 01:04 AM

Too cute, MC! They look gorgeous and very, very happy!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 03:26 AM

Aww!! They are so cute. I bet they got you wrapped. I know Dylan does.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 09:53 AM

MC, that is a fabulous pic!!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 10:15 AM

I know a few of you saw on Facebook yesterday that we had to get our old girl, Tibby put down yesterday. She had kidney and thyroid problems and all her back end had swelled up terribly. It was the best thing for her but it is an awful thing is it not? I remember getting her as a kitten all those years ago. We had brought her brother Tino from the pet shop and she looked so sad that we dashed back to the shop a couple of hours later to get her before it shut. She was stone deaf and had the bluest eyes you will ever see in a cat. She spent the first ten years of her life living in the kitchen trying to steal food constantly but as she got older she emerged into the living room and claimed a place on the big sofa that has been hers ever since, until the cat biscuit box opened. How she knew I don't know cos she was deaf

I stayed with her at the vets pretending to be tough but cried like a baby. We fetched her home and buried her in the garden, a regular pet semetary out there!!

Damn pets.....

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 03:06 PM

Yogi,

I'm sorry for the loss of your cat. Family pets can be just that...family.

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 03:13 PM

There is nothing on earth with as much grace and elegance as a cat. Sorry, buddy.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 03:13 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

The grandkids at the Atlantic City Boardwalk, St. Patrick's Day parade, March 15, 2014; two days later we had 6 inches of snow. 4 years old on March 23.

Now there's a couple of Murphys from Dunmore!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 08:34 PM

Those goofy Iranians are up to it again:

http://news.msn.com/world/iran-is-building-a-fake-us-aircraft-carrier

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/21/14 08:37 PM

Great picture MC, cutekids, sorry for your cat Yogi.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/22/14 08:59 PM

Where is everyone? It's like a ghost town here.

You all enjoying the weekend?

Nice day here with temps in low 70s but sunny.

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/22/14 11:16 PM

I noticed the same thing TIS..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/24/14 03:13 PM

Well, apparently, they've found flight 370's wreckage. Now the task of finding out why it crashed.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/24/14 10:43 PM

Now, this is really something: Wal-Mart support for Food Stamps!

This isn't the first time Wal-Mart has commented on the business impact of the food-stamp program. On Jan. 31, Wal-Mart said the reduction in food-stamp benefits by as much 5.5 percent in November hurt its profits last quarter and were the reason the company’s comparable-store sales were negative (-0.4 percent) rather than flat at its Wal-mart stores.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/25/14 11:43 AM

Venice wants to split from Italy

Quote:

Venetians have voted overwhelmingly for their own sovereign state in a ‘referendum’ on independence from Italy. Inspired by Scotland’s separatist ambitions, 89 per cent of the residents of the lagoon city and its surrounding area, opted to break away from Italy in an unofficial ballot.

The proposed ‘Repubblica Veneta’ would include the five million inhabitants of the Veneto region and could later expand to include parts of Lombardy, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The floating city has only been part of Italy for 150 years. The 1000 year–old democratic Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia, was quashed by Napoleon and was subsumed into Italy in 1866.

Wealthy Venetians, under mounting financial pressure in the economic crisis, have rallied in their thousands, after growing tired of supporting Italy’s poor and crime ridden Mezzogiorno south, through high taxation.

Activists have been working closely with the SNP on their joint agendas, even travelling to Scotland alongside Catalonians and Basque separatists to take part in pro independence rallies....

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/25/14 10:01 PM

Venice will become the lost city of Atlantis in 100 years. Maybe they want to party like its 1999 or 2099.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/27/14 10:51 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Venice will become the lost city of Atlantis in 100 years. Maybe they want to party like its 1999 or 2099.

Something like that.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/27/14 10:52 AM

Creepy Clown on Staten Island

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/27/14 10:54 AM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Creepy Clown on Staten Island

SB is at it again.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/27/14 04:11 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Creepy Clown on Staten Island

SB is at it again.

HA ha ha. I saw that too MC and thought about SB. He sure IS creepy. Be careful when you're walking around in Staten Island SB.

TIS

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/29/14 02:39 PM

Couldn't even watch the news story about this guy last night. I did see a funny tweet from Stephen King about looking for royalties, since the Staten Island clown stole his look from Pennywise.

Posted By: StLguy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 03/29/14 06:42 PM

"Venice will become the lost city of Atlantis in 100 years. Maybe they want to party like its 1999 or 2099"

I guess the Costa Concordia tried to dock too early.

Posted By: StLguy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/29/14 06:45 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Do you know who this is?

Maybe you've seen this pic before but I don't believe I ever have. Anyway.....take a guess.

TIS

Is he an Italian-American celebrity? James Dini?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/29/14 07:13 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Do you know who this is?

Maybe you've seen this pic before but I don't believe I ever have. Anyway.....take a guess.

TIS

Cher.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/30/14 07:04 PM

Does anybody know what has happened to Don Sicilia who is a mod in the sports section, noticed he hasn't posted for a few years.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/30/14 07:36 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Does anybody know what has happened to Don Sicilia who is a mod in the sports section, noticed he hasn't posted for a few years.

Real life has interrupted Douche's postings here. He is happily married and he and his wife have an absolutely beautiful baby.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/14 05:00 AM

Oh ok, thanks..

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/14 05:01 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Does anybody know what has happened to Don Sicilia who is a mod in the sports section, noticed he hasn't posted for a few years.

Real life has interrupted Douche's postings here. He is happily married and he and his wife have an absolutely beautiful baby.

I refuse to let real life, wives and kids spoil my posting in here

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/14 06:22 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I refuse to let real life, wives and kids spoil my posting in here

Attaboy, Yogi!!

I had the good fortune to have met Douche in person (in 2004) and he is a tremendously likable guy. I miss his musings here. I hope to be able to meet you, Yogi, someday.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/14 10:26 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Do you know who this is?

Maybe you've seen this pic before but I don't believe I ever have. Anyway.....take a guess.

TIS

Cher.

Jami Gertz - she was Bill Paxton's fiance in "Twister". She changed her hairdo.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 03/31/14 11:32 AM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Do you know who this is?

Maybe you've seen this pic before but I don't believe I ever have. Anyway.....take a guess.

TIS

Cher.

Jami Gertz - she was Bill Paxton's fiance in "Twister". She changed her hairdo.

Could be. But, I think Jamie is hot. I used to watch her all the time on Still Standing.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/01/14 12:21 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I refuse to let real life, wives and kids spoil my posting in here

Attaboy, Yogi!!

I had the good fortune to have met Douche in person (in 2004) and he is a tremendously likable guy. I miss his musings here. I hope to be able to meet you, Yogi, someday.

I hope for that also SC. It would be a fine day

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/01/14 12:28 PM

This is really interesting. Ladies, please confirm!

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=3&...2a-ee431e4044d7

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/01/14 09:30 PM

You're never too young to learn Italian hand gesturing.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/14 01:40 PM

Ha ha ha ha!!! That little girl is adorable.

Yea, we Italians learn those hand gestures at an early age. I swear with some of my relatives, if you were to hold their hands down, they wouldn't know how to have a conversation.

My mom was one to use her hands a lot while talking.

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/14 02:01 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

My mom was one to use her hands a lot while talking.

From all the pix I've seen and from all your stories, I'm sorry I never got to meet your parents, TIS.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/14 05:22 PM

My father in law (Savino) was a good Italian hand gesturer...while smoking a DiNobili (yech).

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/02/14 05:49 PM

Don't know if I can explain this in print but anyone know the Italian gesture mostly done in anger, or disgust, when you put your hand to your mouth and emulate biting it?

I remember my mom doing that one as well. Quite animated. Ha ha

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/02/14 07:34 PM

This has explicit meanings/translations but I got a kick out of the lady's comedic/deadpan facial expressions.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/02/14 07:37 PM

Many different cultures have similar methods of showing disdain. But some are different enough that I guess you could by accident get into a fight or start a riot.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/02/14 08:31 PM

LOL

Lilo,

I know many(not all) of those hand gestures. I remember some old time Italians using some and my family as well. It's amazing what one little hand gesture can mean hu? Then again, in an Italian family (OR maybe most families) there's "the look". You know, the look that you get (mainly from parents)that you are in deep trouble.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/03/14 01:57 AM

Anyone who may remember angiez23 from like 8+ years ago, from Chile, she's safe from the recent two huge (8's) earthquakes right in her town. She's been evacuated -- sleepless, but safe.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/03/14 02:32 AM

Thanks for that update, Geoff.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/03/14 08:58 AM

Oh wow, I do remember her, though it's been a long time since she's posted. I am glad to hear she is safe. Thanks Geoff.

TIS

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/07/14 02:46 AM

I guess there really is an issue here -- I can't edit the Dead Pool list, perhaps because it's too big, like some claim.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/07/14 01:45 PM

This is a hilarious video clip of a professor in Grand Rapids, MI, Aquinas College, a Catholic college (which btw happens to be college that my brother graduated from)

This professor has a strict rule that any cell phone that rings in class, person must answer and put it on speaker. The students played a great April Fools joke on him.

Check it out. You'll have to read as they speak cause it's not real clear. Teacher was a really great sport.

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/07/14 07:26 PM

That was funny, TIS.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/08/14 04:40 AM

Have to attend a funeral tomorrow. One of my best friends from back in the day, his father passed away so it is time to dust the black suit off again. He was a gregarious popular character so it will be well attended no doubt. I am invited to the family do afterwards but it can only be for a couple of drinks as I am on nights this week!!

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/08/14 02:50 PM

Couple of drinks Yogi, thats what we all say.. haha

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/08/14 06:21 PM

Yogi, sorry for your loss.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/08/14 07:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Have to attend a funeral tomorrow. One of my best friends from back in the day, his father passed away so it is time to dust the black suit off again. He was a gregarious popular character so it will be well attended no doubt. I am invited to the family do afterwards but it can only be for a couple of drinks as I am on nights this week!!

Yogi, sorry about your friends father's passing.

It's so nice that you attend and believe me it means a lot to your friend.

When my father passed away, in 2010, I was reading the on-line condolences. Lo & behold I find a childhood friend of mine from Elm St., (Georgie Ranazzi)had commented. He was out of state now but somehow saw/heard about my dad's passing and wrote very nice words about my dad and my family. I was so touched I e-mailed him to thank him.

For my mom's funeral (2012) another neighbor and her sister, also kids I played with on Elm St., came to the funeral home. My God, I hadn't seen them since the early 60s. Again, I was so touched that they took the time to see us.

Tho you can't always do anything to ease the pain, just being there can mean a lot to the family in mourning.

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/09/14 02:54 PM

Very sorry about your loss Yogi. I just got back from FL this morning. My Aunt passed away Wednesday and the funeral was on Monday.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/11/14 10:13 AM

Was Jesus married? Maybe so, maybe so!

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/10/study-jesus-wife-fragment-not-a-fake/?hpt=hp_t2

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/11/14 10:32 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Was Jesus married? Maybe so, maybe so!

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/10/study-jesus-wife-fragment-not-a-fake/?hpt=hp_t2

He had to have been married. Any man, who would willingly carry his own cross to Golgotha for crucifixion, had to have had a wife somewhere.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/11/14 12:10 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Was Jesus married? Maybe so, maybe so!

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/10/study-jesus-wife-fragment-not-a-fake/?hpt=hp_t2

He had to have been married. Any man, who would willingly carry his own cross to Golgotha for crucifixion, had to have had a wife somewhere.

Hilarious.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/11/14 02:33 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Was Jesus married? Maybe so, maybe so!

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/10/study-jesus-wife-fragment-not-a-fake/?hpt=hp_t2

He had to have been married. Any man, who would willingly carry his own cross to Golgotha for crucifixion, had to have had a wife somewhere.

Ha ha ha!!!!!

Hey Kly, was that school stabbing anywhere in your area?

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/11/14 05:19 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: olivant

Was Jesus married? Maybe so, maybe so!

http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2014/04/10/study-jesus-wife-fragment-not-a-fake/?hpt=hp_t2

He had to have been married. Any man, who would willingly carry his own cross to Golgotha for crucifixion, had to have had a wife somewhere.

Ha ha ha!!!!!

Hey Kly, was that school stabbing anywhere in your area?

TIS

It was just north of Pittsburgh.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/18/14 05:39 PM

This is funny. Got it in my e-mail today.

This 32 second video is hysterical, even for those of us who don't
speak German!

Watch the following short clip, it takes less than a minute.

A daughter is visiting her father and is helping in the kitchen.
She asks: "Tell me dad, how are you managing with the new
iPad we gave you for your birthday?"

This clip is spoken in German but it's totally understandable in any language.
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TIS

http://www.snotr.com/embed/8965

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/19/14 04:19 AM

That's a good one TIS and i was able to understand it with it being in German,,

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/19/14 09:56 AM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

That's a good one TIS and i was able to understand it with it being in German,,

That's right, you probably are getting pretty fluent at speaking German.

Like it says it is easy for anyone to get by just watching. It IS hilarious. Can you imagine? Ha ha

TIS

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/19/14 03:21 PM

I wouldn't say fluent but im getting by .

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/23/14 03:17 PM

Four hundred fifty years ago today William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-upon-Avon. No literary figure in history stands above him.

"Lovers and madmen have such seething brains
Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend
More than Cool reason ever comprehend."

- A Midsummer Night's Dream

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 09:53 AM

Klyd, did you ever read Bill Bryson's biography of Shakespeare? You would enjoy it.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 10:13 AM

Most of you are probably aware of Clive Bundy, the Nevada rancher who is fighting the Bureau of Land Management. Well, his colors are showing. This is a recent quote:

“I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro,” he said. Mr. Bundy recalled driving past a public-housing project in North Las Vegas, “and in front of that government house the door was usually open and the older people and the kids — and there is always at least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch — they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do.

“And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do?” he asked. “They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.”

Posted By: padrone

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 10:28 AM

What is the correlation between him being a stupid redneck and the government using overwhelming force to infringe on a citizens rights? This is just a way to divert the argument. Remember, rights belong to all, not just the enlightened like you. Calling him a racist, which he probably is, does not make what the government did to him right.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 11:52 AM

Originally Posted By: padrone

What is the correlation between him being a stupid redneck and the government using overwhelming force to infringe on a citizens rights?

He is subject to the jurisdiction of two federal court orders with which he is not in compliance one of which was issued in 1998 and the other in 2013. He claims no justiciable right and there is none exercised.

Posted By: padrone

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 12:10 PM

Granted. But does this not stink of government overreach? Harry Reid, the most honest man in the Senate called them domestic terrorists. Yet the BLM did not back down until it became known that Reid's son, working as a lobbyist for a Chinese energy firm, was attempting to place a solar farm on that land. Now, Bundy may have no jucticiable rights to graze his cattle, but the BLM being called in due to influence peddling is beyond the pale. Lets kick a rancher off the property for unpaid grazing fee's, lie about it so a foreign firm can profit.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 12:42 PM

Bundy is not being kicked off his property; the property which is the subject of the court order is federal property. His failure to comply with the court order invites and allows for remedies.

Posted By: padrone

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 01:12 PM

Olivant, I never said his land, I said "the property". I agree the court order invites and allows for remedies. No argument there, but let us be realistic about why he was being kicked off the property. Was not a US senator's son going to profit and does that not offend your sensibilities?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/24/14 02:08 PM

Either he complies with the latest federal court order or he doesn't. There are consequences to compliance and non-compliance.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/14 05:14 AM

Lots of bad news lately with relatives and friends. My cousin, who is only a year older than me, had a stroke over Easter. Although she retains full use of her body she has lost her ability of speech. Her sentences are mixed up and she forgets words. The docs seem to think it has something to do with treatment for her thyroid gland she received a couple of years back. A damn shame and a total shock, she being so young and more like a sister to me than a cousin

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 04/25/14 06:01 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Lots of bad news lately with relatives and friends. My cousin, who is only a year older than me, had a stroke over Easter. Although she retains full use of her body she has lost her ability of speech. Her sentences are mixed up and she forgets words. The docs seem to think it has something to do with treatment for her thyroid gland she received a couple of years back. A damn shame and a total shock, she being so young and more like a sister to me than a cousin

Sorry to hear this, Yogi.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 06:08 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Most of you are probably aware of Clive Bundy, the Nevada rancher who is fighting the Bureau of Land Management. Well, his colors are showing. This is a recent quote:

“I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro,” he said. Mr. Bundy recalled driving past a public-housing project in North Las Vegas, “and in front of that government house the door was usually open and the older people and the kids — and there is always at least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch — they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do.

“And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do?” he asked. “They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.”

I read that Olivant. I wasn't that surprised I guess.

I wonder if Herman Cain still sympathizes with Bundy.

As far as Bundy's claim about grazing I don't think he has any claim. It's not his property that he is using without paying. It's no different imo than someone who opens a business in a federal park, refuses to leave or pay fees and then has his friends threaten police/park rangers who try to evict him.

Bundy has claimed that he doesn't recognize the federal government. I have tried and failed to imagine anyone on the right cheering armed black people who drew down on police and held press conferences telling the federal government what it better not do.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 01:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Klyd, did you ever read Bill Bryson's biography of Shakespeare? You would enjoy it.

Yes, and immensely.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 01:41 PM

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Originally Posted By: olivant

Most of you are probably aware of Clive Bundy, the Nevada rancher who is fighting the Bureau of Land Management. Well, his colors are showing. This is a recent quote:

“I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro,” he said. Mr. Bundy recalled driving past a public-housing project in North Las Vegas, “and in front of that government house the door was usually open and the older people and the kids — and there is always at least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch — they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do.

“And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do?” he asked. “They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.”

I read that Olivant. I wasn't that surprised I guess.

I wonder if Herman Cain still sympathizes with Bundy.

As far as Bundy's claim about grazing I don't think he has any claim. It's not his property that he is using without paying. It's no different imo than someone who opens a business in a federal park, refuses to leave or pay fees and then has his friends threaten police/park rangers who try to evict him.

Bundy has claimed that he doesn't recognize the federal government. I have tried and failed to imagine anyone on the right cheering armed black people who drew down on police and held press conferences telling the federal government what it better not do.

True. Bundy wants something for nothing, and he has a lot of nerve pointing the finger at those who rely on assistance to live when he's trying to take a huge governmental freebie. But if you wear a cowboy hat, chew tobacco, and ride a horse while carrying the flag (while somehow preaching in terrible grammar that you don't recognize the United States government and the only authority is a fat-bellied, gun totin' sheriff with a posse of as many 8th grade dropouts you can squeeze into a 1997 Chevy pickup), then Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck will glorify you.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 02:59 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Lilo

Originally Posted By: olivant

Most of you are probably aware of Clive Bundy, the Nevada rancher who is fighting the Bureau of Land Management. Well, his colors are showing. This is a recent quote:

“I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro,” he said. Mr. Bundy recalled driving past a public-housing project in North Las Vegas, “and in front of that government house the door was usually open and the older people and the kids — and there is always at least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch — they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do.

“And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do?” he asked. “They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.”

I read that Olivant. I wasn't that surprised I guess.

I wonder if Herman Cain still sympathizes with Bundy.

As far as Bundy's claim about grazing I don't think he has any claim. It's not his property that he is using without paying. It's no different imo than someone who opens a business in a federal park, refuses to leave or pay fees and then has his friends threaten police/park rangers who try to evict him.

Bundy has claimed that he doesn't recognize the federal government. I have tried and failed to imagine anyone on the right cheering armed black people who drew down on police and held press conferences telling the federal government what it better not do.

True. Bundy wants something for nothing, and he has a lot of nerve pointing the finger at those who rely on assistance to live when he's trying to take a huge governmental freebie. But if you wear a cowboy hat, chew tobacco, and ride a horse while carrying the flag (while somehow preaching in terrible grammar that you don't recognize the United States government and the only authority is a fat-bellied, gun totin' sheriff with a posse of as many 8th grade dropouts you can squeeze into a 1997 Chevy pickup), then Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck will glorify you.

I am amazed at this guy!! He keeps digging himself in deeper too. Btw, did you see the so called "militia" member at the ranch saying, and I quote:

We were actually strategizing to put all the women up at the front. If they are going to start shooting, it’s going to be women that are going to be televised all across the world getting shot by these rogue federal officers."

Ha ha ha real macho men. Let's put the women in the front lines. What a POS!!!

TIS

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=802389

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 03:07 PM

Seize the idiot's cattle and put him in prison.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/25/14 03:12 PM

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Seize the idiot's cattle and put him in prison.

DT,

As I understand it, the Feds backed down not wanting anyone to get hurt or have a violent uproar. I understand he's been given several notices/warnings. What do Feds do next? Can they just go to his door and arrest him, perhaps after things die down?

OR go in like gangbusters and arrest him now?

TIS

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/26/14 02:02 PM

My Son Ryan should be on his way home from his school trip to NYC today. He went with the choir. They performed at the Statue of Liberty today.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/26/14 09:11 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: dontomasso

Seize the idiot's cattle and put him in prison.

DT,

As I understand it, the Feds backed down not wanting anyone to get hurt or have a violent uproar. I understand he's been given several notices/warnings. What do Feds do next? Can they just go to his door and arrest him, perhaps after things die down?

OR go in like gangbusters and arrest him now?

TIS

TIS, court orders of which he is the subject go back to 1998. The latest one was May 2013. At some point failure to comply with a court order does become a criminal offense. For now though, it's all civil. Perhaps the feds will wait for his death and then lien against his property in probate. DT or Kly know the remedies better.

Posted By: dontomasso

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 04/26/14 09:52 PM

Sorry, that was a knee jerk response. Obviously this idiot deserves due process. But I understand he owes a million dollars in graxing rights. JEEZ , from personal experience, I underestimated a 941 in 2012 which I paid for, and they still asked about it and I answered. What would they have done to me if I holed up with guns>??? These right wing crazies and their media enablers do not get it.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/05/14 07:24 PM

I'm a calm peaceful man so I can't say for sure what my response would be if this happened to my dog. I am relatively certain though that after I sat down and thought about it and let my initial anger pass that whatever reasoned response I gave would have to include a baseball bat in one capacity or another...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national...ticle-1.1773965

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/06/14 02:02 PM

A man jumped off a 16 story building yesterday. It was the building right next to where I work. Thankfully I didn't see it, but a couple of my co-workers did and were very shaken up.

Today marks the one year anniversary of when 3 Cleveland women who were held captive for over 10 years escaped.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/06/14 08:45 PM

God bless those three young women. I hope they've continued to heal. They were amazing.

Goombah, when my mom worked in the Empire State Building during WWII, she saw a man jump. He went right past the window and she swears that he looked right at her. She told the other girls in the office, but they didn't believe her. Then they heard the commotion and first responders downstairs.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/06/14 09:13 PM

Historians could never completely determine exactly which incident officially started the Great Dog Walker: Bird Watcher War of 2014, which nearly destroyed our nation. But everyone agrees the war started in Brooklyn...

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/0...ight-for-space/

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/08/14 07:58 AM

Just wrapped up my last of three performances in a play my classmates and I put together in my Tuesday night Russian Justice class. The play is entitled "A Machine of Terror" and it centers around the Russian show trials of the 1930s. I played the character of Karl Radek, a real life character who's job it was to convince/coerce the other defendants in the trials to false confess to crimes they didn't commit. My main adversary in the play is a character named Andrei Vyshinsky, someone the lawyers on these boards might be familiar with.

All in all, it was a great experience. I never would have imagined that I could act!

Here's a group pic of our cast at the end of our final performance (that's me standing on the far right, check out the dude on the far left with the bad ass mustache!):

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/08/14 08:33 AM

Originally Posted By: XDCX

Just wrapped up my last of three performances in a play my classmates and I put together in my Tuesday night Russian Justice class.

Very cool!

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/08/14 09:55 AM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

God bless those three young women. I hope they've continued to heal. They were amazing.

Goombah, when my mom worked in the Empire State Building during WWII, she saw a man jump. He went right past the window and she swears that he looked right at her. She told the other girls in the office, but they didn't believe her. Then they heard the commotion and first responders downstairs.

What an awful thing for you mom to see SB. I cannot imagine life ever getting so bad that suicide seems like the only option.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/08/14 03:10 PM

My mother worked there when a small plane flew into the building, too. Luckily, it happened on a weekend. She had just told my girls that story the weekend before September 11th, and I remember when I first heard that a plane flew into the towers, that's what I thought had happened again.

Posted By: XDCX

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 05/09/14 06:16 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: XDCX

Just wrapped up my last of three performances in a play my classmates and I put together in my Tuesday night Russian Justice class.

Very cool!

It was a hell of an experience. We filmed our final performance (which was by far the best one) and will be receiving copies. If I can figure out how to transfer the video from a DVD to my hard drive, I'll share it. It's only about a 30-35 minute performance, but it does a great job of introducing people to a time in history that is largely forgotten.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/13/14 04:52 AM

Yesterday was 12 years to the day since my Dad passed away. Where do the years go?? I can remember him and the things we used to get up to like it was yesterday!!

Keep the drinks cold Pops, I will be up there eventually. Love ya!!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/13/14 11:50 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Keep the drinks cold Pops, I will be up there eventually. Love ya!!

There's no rush, Yogi.

Your dad must not have been too old.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/13/14 12:25 PM

I'm not trying to sound like Jerry Seinfeld, but whoever invented the button fly is an idiot. I HATE these jeans

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Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/13/14 09:41 PM

Yogi, I lost my dad a long time ago, and I know how you feel.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/13/14 09:45 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Yesterday was 12 years to the day since my Dad passed away. Where do the years go?? I can remember him and the things we used to get up to like it was yesterday!!

Keep the drinks cold Pops, I will be up there eventually. Love ya!!

Yogi, I know how you feel. I lost my dad 3 and a half years ago, and my mom just two years ago. I remember their voices, mannerisms so clearly. Our loved ones never fade away in our minds. I miss my parents dearly.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/14 12:38 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Keep the drinks cold Pops, I will be up there eventually. Love ya!!

There's no rush, Yogi.

Your dad must not have been too old.

Only 64 Klyd. Not very old at all.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 05/14/14 08:59 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Keep the drinks cold Pops, I will be up there eventually. Love ya!!

There's no rush, Yogi.

Your dad must not have been too old.

Only 64 Klyd. Not very old at all.

Same age as my Dad...and he thought 85 would be a good age to go. You can't smoke two packs a day and think like that.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/09/14 12:07 PM

http://www.marines.mil/?nomo=1

My cousin, David Smith, made the cover page of the official US Marine website. That's him aiming his weapon from his helicopter. He returned to the US after a 10 month tour of duty in Afghanistan last week, and he is now in Malibu chasing young women.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 06/09/14 12:29 PM

Nice, Klyd. Semper Fi

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Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/12/14 07:27 PM

The lady in the black dress is having a lot of fun.

Video of Sir Mix-A-Lot Performing Baby Got Back with Symphony

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/13/14 10:06 PM

When my nephew was getting married, my SIL solicited our advice on what song to use for the mother/son dance. Baby Got Back was MY first choice. Surprisingly, she picked that John Lennon song "Beautiful Boy" instead. Hmph, no accounting for taste.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/13/14 10:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Sicilian Babe

When my nephew was getting married, my SIL solicited our advice on what song to use for the mother/son dance. Baby Got Back was MY first choice. Surprisingly, she picked that John Lennon song "Beautiful Boy" instead. Hmph, no accounting for taste.

Beautiful Boy is a wonderful song.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/14/14 09:51 AM

I agree. I like that song too.

TIS

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/24/14 07:20 AM

When you're a Jet, you really are the top cat in town.
Did anyone know that Richard Beymer (Tony from A West Side Story) was also a civil rights activist? It's very interesting to learn about the choices some people made when confronted with evil.

Richard Beymer and Freedom Summer

Quote:

...Mr. Beymer admitted that he was not thinking in such lofty terms back in 1964. He ended up in Mississippi because his agent told the opinionated young actor to do something about the terrible conditions in the country or shut up about it, he said. That summer of activism and friendship, including his first bonds with African-Americans, was both transformative and jarring, Mr. Beymer recalled.

Once, on his way to Biloxi, a police officer pulled him over. His crime: having a young black man beside him in the two-seater. “He was just railing at me,” Mr. Beymer said of the officer. “In the meantime, a pickup truck pulled in the back of the squad car. Rebel flag. Gun rack.” The officer told him, using an expletive: “Those boys up there are not going to be as lenient as me. Now this is what you’re going to do. Get that ”person“ back in the car, and you get out of here. And if I see you again, I will kill you.”...

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/24/14 03:05 PM

I didn't know Beymer was a civil rights activist. Poor guy more or less disappeared (a one hit wonder) after West Side Story. I do remember seeing him in only one other film, but can't recall it.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/27/14 01:34 PM

June 27 (Reuters) - A prominent leader of the Mississippi Tea Party who was arrested in connection with photos posted online of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran's bedridden wife died on Friday of an apparent suicide, the man's lawyer said.

Mark Mayfield, 58, was vice chairman of the Mississippi Tea Party and a Central Mississippi Tea Party chairperson, according to those organizations' websites.

"This is a terrible tragedy that shouldn't have happened," Mayfield's lawyer, John Reeves, told Reuters.

Mayfield was one of three men accused last month of conspiring with a blogger who was charged with taking photos of Cochran's bedridden wife in her nursing home for use in a political video against the incumbent. Mayfield was charged with conspiracy to photograph someone without permission.

Mayfield's death comes after Chris McDaniel, who had the backing of conservative Tea Party groups, lost a bitterly contested election against Cochran on Tuesday for the Republican Senate nomination

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 06/30/14 05:55 AM

Quote:

...Growing up, I could feel the language of my parents wither and die like autumn leaves. They had immigrated to the United States from Calabria in the late 1950s and continued to speak the dialect of their poor southern Italian region, but it was a tongue frozen in time by exile and filled with words that no longer existed in their homeland.

After a decade in America, my father decided to buy a fancy car. The Italian for a car is “una macchina,” and the Calabrian equivalent is “’na macchina.” But in the car-crazy suburbs of postwar America, an immigrant such as my father was bound to defer to his host nation. He went to the Chevy dealership and asked for “’nu carru.” The Calabrian “’nu” sounds like new, and “carro” means cart. But the dealership knew what he meant, and sold my father a maroon 1967 Chevy Impala. He bought it the year that I, his first American child, was born.

My father’s dialect flourished only in fits of anger: “mala nuova ti vo’ venire” (“may a new harm befall you”), when you annoyed him; “ti vo’ pigliare ’na shcuppettata” (“may you be shot”) and “ti vo’ brusciare l’erba” (“may the ground beneath you combust”) when you really got under his skin. It’s difficult to translate these makeshift phrases. Better just to imagine them uttered by a man who could pick up a small backyard shed....

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/25/speaking-to-my-father-in-a-dead-dialect/

Posted By: Don Smitty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/16/14 01:40 PM

Don't worry everyone, Obamas stimulus bill from 2009 will kick in soon!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Posted By: Don Smitty

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/16/14 01:51 PM

Can someone please bring Bush out of retirement! Our country needs leadership right now!

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/16/14 02:15 PM

I never hated Bush actually I love it. Don't like the clean shaven look. It nice a few hours after you eat to find a hair or two in between the partial after you remove it for cleaning.

Yummy

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/16/14 02:27 PM

(Reuters) - An Arizona congressional candidate at a protest mistook a busload of YMCA campers for undocumented immigrant children on Tuesday, according to a report on The Arizona Republic website, azcentral.com.

Adam Kwasman, a Republican state representative who favors stronger border controls, had joined a group of people in the town of Oracle protesting the expected arrival of migrant children, according to a report on The Arizona Republic website, azcentral.com.

Kwasman tweeted from the scene "Bus coming in. This is not compassion. This is the abrogation of the rule of law," according to the website. Told by a reporter that the children on the yellow school bus were actually YMCA campers, Kwasman said, "They were sad, too," and admitted he made a mistake. He deleted his tweet, which can be found on Politwoops, a website that features U.S. politicians' deleted tweets.

Posted By: Lilo

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 07/16/14 07:41 PM

Kwame Kilpatrick, Anthony Weiner and Elliot Spitzer had nothing on Warren Harding.

I don't think his mistress was all that but judging by his letters President Harding was quite taken. He was head over heels in love..and lust. Things apparently cooled when she started seeing other men and opposing American entry into WWI. Ultimately she ended up blackmailing him. So it goes. All would be players should know..never put anything in writing.

Warren Harding and Carrie Phillips

Posted By: Its_da_Jackeeettttttt

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/14 02:48 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

(Reuters) - An Arizona congressional candidate at a protest mistook a busload of YMCA campers for undocumented immigrant children on Tuesday, according to a report on The Arizona Republic website, azcentral.com.

Adam Kwasman, a Republican state representative who favors stronger border controls, had joined a group of people in the town of Oracle protesting the expected arrival of migrant children, according to a report on The Arizona Republic website, azcentral.com.

Kwasman tweeted from the scene "Bus coming in. This is not compassion. This is the abrogation of the rule of law," according to the website. Told by a reporter that the children on the yellow school bus were actually YMCA campers, Kwasman said, "They were sad, too," and admitted he made a mistake. He deleted his tweet, which can be found on Politwoops, a website that features U.S. politicians' deleted tweets.

I lived in Arizona for eight years. I don't know if it's something in the water, but there's an overabundance of local politicians with an uncanny ability to insert both feet into their mouths.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/18/14 04:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Its_da_Jackeeettttttt

I lived in Arizona for eight years. I don't know if it's something in the water, but there's an overabundance of local politicians with an uncanny ability to insert both feet into their mouths.

Well, they no doubt take lessons from Governor Brewer.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 12:54 PM

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 02:28 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 02:51 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

Awwww I haven't heard of that pine tree. It was a nice thought though. I guess if anything had to take it down, it might as well be Beetles no?

TIS

Posted By: Its_da_Jackeeettttttt

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 04:08 PM

Better a beetle than a Yoko Ono.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 04:24 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

How do you tell how old the tree is?
You cut it down and count the ringos.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/22/14 04:34 PM

Which one of you New Yorkers changed the flags on the Brooklyn Bridge last night?

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/23/14 11:39 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: klydon1

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

How do you tell how old the tree is?
You cut it down and count the ringos.

They should have selected a Scandinavian pine tree as the beetles would surely have respected Norwegian Wood.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/23/14 11:58 AM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Which one of you New Yorkers changed the flags on the Brooklyn Bridge last night?

Yea, I'm just now hearing that story. As I understand they were bleached/white flags???

Is there reason for concern ya think? Why would anyone pull a prank like that?

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/23/14 12:40 PM

I would suspect that the people, who did this, had to have some construction experience with scaling scaffolding, or perhaps they actually have worked on similar bridges.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/23/14 10:51 PM

New York and New Jersey, pay attention:

http://news.msn.com/us/10-unhappiest-and-happiest-cities-in-america

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 03:41 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

They should have selected a Scandinavian pine tree as the beetles would surely have respected Norwegian Wood.

Clever

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 10:53 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: klydon1

A pine tree planted in an LA park dedicated to George Harrison, and marked with a plaque identifying it as "The George Harrison Tree", has died. The cause of its demise was infestation of beetles.

I think George would have appreciated that coincidence.

How do you tell how old the tree is?
You cut it down and count the ringos.

They should have selected a Scandinavian pine tree as the beetles would surely have respected Norwegian Wood.

Damn, and here I was wracking my trying to think of a great comeback.

Very good!!

TIS

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 11:45 AM

There are three young children in our neighborhood, who come to our house regularly to swim and play in the pool. They are really delightful kids. You might remember that I posted about them last year.

The little guy is having a birthday and his parents are having a party for him. His mom told him that in addition to his brother and sister he can have ten friends attend the party. She said he thought long and hard about it as he considered friends from the neighborhood and his school.

She showed me the paper. I made the list...along with his dog and the neighbor's cat. I'm too old to accept, but I thought including the pets was brilliant.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 11:52 AM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I made the list...along with his dog and the neighbor's cat. I'm too old to accept, but I thought including the pets was brilliant.

The greatest thing about kids is that they are honest. You should feel honored to have made the list!

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 12:34 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: klydon1

I made the list...along with his dog and the neighbor's cat. I'm too old to accept, but I thought including the pets was brilliant.

The greatest thing about kids is that they are honest. You should feel honored to have made the list!

I am. He once told me that his mom wants him to eat snacks that are more healthy. Thus he suggested I should get him strawberry ice cream instead of chocolate.

Posted By: Its_da_Jackeeettttttt

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/24/14 07:38 PM

The kid has a point -- that strawberry ice cream might have chunks of strawberries in it. That has to be good for at least one serving of fruit.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/25/14 08:22 PM

In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton made the following comment about Vladimir Putin:

"He's a very arrogant person to deal with, which I think is a combination of this vision of Russia and some fundamental insecurity..."

Any insecurity may have to do with his self-perception. That's because some have estimated his height at just 5'5" although his PR states that he is 5'7". Other's point out that he almost never is photographed standing next to anyone who is taller; most photographs of him are seated and he generally avoids any situation where his height can be contrasted with someone else. He is also purported to wear lifts.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 07/31/14 02:46 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans abruptly abandoned a bill to address the immigration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday after last-minute maneuvering failed to lock down sufficient conservative support.

The surprise move, coming on Congress' final day of action ahead of a five-week summer recess, was an embarrassing setback for Speaker John Boehner and his leadership team as a small group of tea party lawmakers once again upset their plans.

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/14 12:53 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

In a recent interview, Hillary Clinton made the following comment about Vladimir Putin:

"He's a very arrogant person to deal with, which I think is a combination of this vision of Russia and some fundamental insecurity..."

Any insecurity may have to do with his self-perception. That's because some have estimated his height at just 5'5" although his PR states that he is 5'7". Other's point out that he almost never is photographed standing next to anyone who is taller; most photographs of him are seated and he generally avoids any situation where his height can be contrasted with someone else. He is also purported to wear lifts.

Ba-zing! I would have said, "If Putin were an American at the founding of the country, he'd likely see eye-to-eye with James Madison."

Or a less nuanced approach would be to advise our leaders to prepare for dealing with Putin by watching some films, like "Get Shorty."

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/14 12:56 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans abruptly abandoned a bill to address the immigration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday after last-minute maneuvering failed to lock down sufficient conservative support.

The surprise move, coming on Congress' final day of action ahead of a five-week summer recess, was an embarrassing setback for Speaker John Boehner and his leadership team as a small group of tea party lawmakers once again upset their plans.

Boehner by now is impervious to embarrassment. I'm sure he'll have a profitable vacation.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/01/14 03:35 PM

Originally Posted By: klydon1

Boehner by now is impervious to embarrassment. I'm sure he'll have a profitable vacation.

This is one reason why as Republicans devour their own:

Rep. Peter King said Wednesday that Sen. Ted Cruz showed why he has few friends in Congress with comments about him, which he said demonstrated his “smug arrogance.”

“This is what happens when guys like Ted Cruz make themselves the center of their own universe,” the New York Republican told POLITICO in a phone interview. “They have no idea what’s going on around them.”

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/08/14 11:27 AM

Hillary talks about arrogance, but check out her own arrogance as well as Obama's or Polosi's

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/14 12:35 PM

I can't believe it's the first day of school here for my grandkids. Seems so early. Then again, they get out the end of May. Still, we're in the middle of summer.

When I was a kid, the first day of school was ALWAYS the day after Labor Day.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/14 12:51 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I can't believe it's the first day of school here for my grandkids. Seems so early. Then again, they get out the end of May. Still, we're in the middle of summer.

When I was a kid, the first day of school was ALWAYS the day after Labor Day.

TIS

Exactly TIS. Why so early?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/14 01:14 PM

I don't really know for sure Oli. Way back in 1980 when we moved to CA it was pretty much traditional. Then changed to year round, in which students would be on tracks of on 3 months on, one off. This was supposedly to address concerns that 3 months off is too much and the kids forget what they learn (?).If I remember correctly, the year round brought budget concerns of upkeep/maintenance, high air conditioning costs in summer, etc.

Then we went to "modified Traditional" in which you had longer Christmas/Spring break and got one month off in the summer (students had a little longer than on month.)

I don't know what they call this. I'm thinking since there are no "tracks" that it's a form of modified traditional.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/11/14 02:11 PM

Might forget? You know TIS, that's why all kids should be taught by nuns. Then they'd never forget.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 04:59 PM

I don't know exact year,(I think 1971) but can anyone guess who these famous people are?

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 07:53 PM

Abbie Hoffman and Jane Fonda.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 08:50 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Abbie Hoffman and Jane Fonda.

Ha ha ha Good guess Oli but no.

I wouldn't even thought of that til you mentioned it.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:11 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

Abbie Hoffman and Jane Fonda.

Ha ha ha Good guess Oli but no.

I wouldn't even thought of that til you mentioned it.

TIS

How about Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:24 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: olivant

Abbie Hoffman and Jane Fonda.

Ha ha ha Good guess Oli but no.

I wouldn't even thought of that til you mentioned it.

TIS

How about Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson?

Nope. Hint: They BOTH are singers popular in the 70s
Oh, and maybe it's just me, but I don't recall seeing many (any) pictures of him smiling. So that gives him a little different look.

TIS

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:32 PM

Carly Simon and James Taylor

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:34 PM

Strike That Carly and Cat Stevens?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:34 PM

Originally Posted By: Beanshooter

Carly Simon and James Taylor

You got Carly Simon right!

He was Oh, Very Young!!!!

TIS

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:35 PM

And Cat Stevens!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:39 PM

Originally Posted By: Beanshooter

And Cat Stevens!

Yep, you got it!!!

TIS

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:42 PM

I used to ahve a major crush on her. What a beautiful mouth and voice! her dad owned Simon and Schuster and she's from da Bronx, well they call it Riverdale!

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:44 PM

I always liked her voice too. She still sounds good.

I really liked Cat Stevens too. His style, his voice. I have his greatest hits CD

TIS

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/18/14 10:46 PM

Didn't he become a Muslim TIS?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 08/21/14 04:48 AM

Eldest son passed his GCSE exams. He got his results today, all A's and a couple of B's. He seems happy enough. Now onto his A Levels for 2 years , then university and then super success in the real world...hopefully

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/21/14 11:14 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I always liked her voice too. She still sounds good.

TIS

And what about that mouth. I wonder if she and Alanis Morrisette are related.

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/22/14 01:41 PM

I never liked Cat Stevens. Most of his songs sucked. Heard one he other day on a retro station. He did convert to islam and moved to Africa. Carl Simon did indeed have a great voice and I believe she was heir to the Simon and Schuster publishing company.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/27/14 06:56 PM

(CNN) -- A 9-year-old girl learning to fire a submachine gun accidentally killed her instructor at a shooting range when the weapon recoiled over her shoulder, according to Arizona authorities. The instructor, 39-year-old Charles Vacca, died at a hospital Monday night after he was shot in the head.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/us/arizona-girl-fatal-shooting-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/27/14 07:01 PM

Sure a sub machine gun right? Machine guns are illegal every where in the US.

Sounds good though doesn't it?

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/27/14 08:05 PM

Originally Posted By: Footreads

Sure a sub machine gun right? Machine guns are illegal every where in the US.

Sounds good though doesn't it?

Used to be you could get a federal license for Machine guns, in fact that is still true as there are ranges near my town where you can rent them- to shoot on premises. Anyway it was totally irresponsible to have a 9 year old girl out there firing auto weapons. I know there have been ads in Vegas about a range (Probably this one) where you could fire M-60's Uzi's MP 40's Etc.

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/27/14 11:01 PM

I feel terrible for both the little girl and the instructor's family. This little girl is going to be traumatized for life. What are they thinking allowing children to play with lethal weapons with live bullets?! Would you allow a 9 year old to drive a car on the highway? No, because they lack the maturity to understand the harm they can do.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/27/14 11:46 PM

Girl, 9, kills gun instructor with Uzi

Gun experts say Charles Vacca bears much of the blame for the accident that took his life, from allowing a young child to fire a fully loaded submachine gun to standing in the wrong place.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/us/arizona-girl-fatal-shooting-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Posted By: klydon1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/28/14 11:11 AM

I feel sorry for all, but the instructor was an idiot...and so is the parent. The place was called "Bullets and Burgers." It should be Bozos and Buffoons."

This is not the first time that bringing a young child to a firing range to film him or her has ended in tragedy. It won't be the last.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/28/14 12:13 PM

It was just announced that comedian, Joan Rivers, was rushed to the hospital. She apparently was at a clinic getting some vocal chord surgery & stopped breathing. Last report said she was in critical condition. Don't know any more details.

TIS

Posted By: bigboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/14 02:43 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

It was just announced that comedian, Joan Rivers, was rushed to the hospital. She apparently was at a clinic getting some vocal chord surgery & stopped breathing. Last report said she was in critical condition. Don't know any more details.

TIS

I just heard the surgeons placed her in a medically induced coma. Also heard that her daughter said she's doing OK- so who knows? I wish her the best

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/14 02:58 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Girl, 9, kills gun instructor with Uzi

Gun experts say Charles Vacca bears much of the blame for the accident that took his life, from allowing a young child to fire a fully loaded submachine gun to standing in the wrong place.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/us/arizona-girl-fatal-shooting-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Yes he was an idiot and so were her parents since is was a fully loaded submachine gun. How many times was the instructor hit?

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/14 03:55 PM

Let's teach 9 yr olds to use this

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/14 04:03 PM

It's 4:00 on the east coast. I'm guessing American productivity is very low on a sunny Friday before a long weekend. I know that I've mentally checked out.

Posted By: Beanshooter

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/29/14 04:12 PM

Originally Posted By: goombah

It's 4:00 on the east coast. I'm guessing American productivity is very low on a sunny Friday before a long weekend. I know that I've mentally checked out.

Everyone tried to get an early start on the weekend here in NYC. However, they are all stuck in traffic trying to get to where they're going! It's best to leave tomorrow morning and save yourself the aggravation.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/30/14 07:04 PM

Joan Rivers has reportedly been put on life support
Aug. 30, 2014, 6:31 PM EST By Sadie Gennis

Joan Rivers has been put on life support, TMZ reports.

According to sources, the comedian's family maintains faith in Rivers' ability to bounce back even if they decide to turn off the machines. They still have a few days to make a decision whether or not they will take Rivers off life support.

Posted By: J Geoff

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/14 04:41 AM

Was always into the Dean Martin Roasts... and after many years of seeing the "infomercials", I caved in to the "5 easy payments"... (still too much money, but, I figure I could always resell it all after I watch it)

But, OMG... I don't think TV will ever equal what that was, ever again!

I'm only about 12 episodes into it all, but just seeing/reliving so many faces and memories -- so worth it!

...and I tell you what -- I thought Don Rickles would be the star of it all - but no! Freakin' FOSTER BROOKS is the true star!! Episode upon episode, just hilarious acting like a drunk moreso than even Dino himself! lol

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/14 09:18 AM

Nobody will miss Joan Rivers.

Her comments about Palestinian children being massacred were absolutely repulsive.

Posted By: NickyEyes1

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/14 08:37 PM

Originally Posted By: J Geoff

Was always into the Dean Martin Roasts... and after many years of seeing the "infomercials", I caved in to the "5 easy payments"... (still too much money, but, I figure I could always resell it all after I watch it)

But, OMG... I don't think TV will ever equal what that was, ever again!

I'm only about 12 episodes into it all, but just seeing/reliving so many faces and memories -- so worth it!

...and I tell you what -- I thought Don Rickles would be the star of it all - but no! Freakin' FOSTER BROOKS is the true star!! Episode upon episode, just hilarious acting like a drunk moreso than even Dino himself! lol

I always watch that infomercial when I see it on TV. I've seen videos of the roasts on youtube, they're so much funnier than the roasts today and they didn't have to cuss in every other sentence like these modern roasts. I'll have to look into buying it.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/14 09:35 PM

Those roasts were great and you are right: no swearing, just good comedy.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 08/31/14 09:53 PM

I saw the Roast infomercial a few months ago and it was hilarious. So many great lines, digs, slams one after another. I was cracking up thru the whole thing. I really forgot how funny they were.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/01/14 09:28 AM

We have treated ourselves to a new puppy. Another English Springer Spaniel, a lively little fella by the name of Jax (named after the main character in Sons of Anarchy, my wife likes him). He is 9 weeks old and and has made himself right at home, his big sister Lilly is wary of him though, he pinches all her toys and lies in her bed

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 02:35 PM

Are you guys following this unresponsive small plane that seems to be on auto pilot and drifted into Cuba? Navy jets were tracking it til it got to Cuba and saw pilot slumped over. They think it's hypoxia (lack of oxygen).

Sounds like there's nothing they can do but wait for it to crash. How sad!!!

TIS

It was just reported the plane crashed in Jamaica.

https://gma.yahoo.com/norad-fighter-jets...topstories.html

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 02:59 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

It was just reported the plane crashed in Jamaica.

I heard that, too. This is the second such crash in the recent past. A small plane went down off the Atlantic coast last week, too.

Posted By: BAM_233

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 04:16 PM

Originally Posted By: SC

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

It was just reported the plane crashed in Jamaica.

I heard that, too. This is the second such crash in the recent past. A small plane went down off the Atlantic coast last week, too.

Sounds like what happened to Payne Stewart years ago. Lost cabin pressure, and jets had to follow the plane till it finally crashed in one of the Dakota's I believed.

I never liked planes, and probably never will.

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 04:18 PM

Originally Posted By: BAM_233

Sounds like what happened to Payne Stewart years ago. Lost cabin pressure, and jets had to follow the plane till it finally crashed in one of the Dakota's I believed.

Exactly.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 04:35 PM

Here is news article from Reuters

(Reuters) - A small U.S. private plane with an unresponsive pilot crashed off the east coast of Jamaica on Friday after veering far off its course toward southwest Florida and triggering a U.S. security alert that prompted a fighter jet escort.

Search and rescue teams, including a military plane and a helicopter, were despatched to the crash site about 14 miles (22 km) north of the tourist town of Port Antonio, Jamaica's Civil Aviation Authority said.

The United States Coast Guard also joined the search, the Jamaica Defence Force said.

"Our team should have arrived at the scene by now, but we have nothing further on whether or not there are survivors," a senior Jamaican military officer told Reuters.

A New York county official said that the people on board the plane included Rochester, New York, developer Larry Glazer and his wife, Jane Glazer. Both were killed, said Maggie Brooks, the Monroe County executive, adding she would speak about the couple's death at a press conference on Friday. It was not yet known if anyone else was on the plane.

The pilot stopped responding to radio calls about an hour after take-off from Greater Rochester International Airport in New York and was headed to Naples Municipal Airport in Florida, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The single-engine, seven-seater plane, a Socata TBM700, flew for several hours at an altitude of 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) southbound down the Florida east coast and south over Cuba, the FAA said.

It was trailed by two F-15 fighter jets, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said, before the jets halted their escort when the plane entered Cuban airspace.

CNN reported that the F-15 pilots who were tracking the aircraft could see the pilot slumped over before the plane's windows frosted over. There appeared to be two pilots in the plane, CNN reported, but the FAA said it had not confirmed the number of people on board.

U.S. aviation authorities alerted Cuba to the plane's approach and Cuban officials said it was not considered a violation of its air space.

The plane was owned by a company called New 51LG LLC, according to FlightAware.com and other online flight databases. That company appears to be registered at the same address as Buckingham Properties in Rochester, New York, according to registration documents posted on the Internet.

Calls to the company were not immediately answered.

(Reporting By David Adams in Miami, Letitia Stein in Tampa, Jonathan Allen in New York and Daniel Trotta in Havana; Editing by Doina Chiacu, Frances Kerry and Sandra Maler)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/05/us-usa-airplane-cuba-idUSKBN0H020J20140905

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 09:49 PM

Anyone recognize this famous singing group from this 1964 pic? I only recognized one person in the group. I guessed only because I recognized one person. The others, not so much. So young!!!!!!

TIS

Posted By: njcapo35

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 10:03 PM

Yeah that's The Who...Good band!

Posted By: Giacomo_Vacari

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 10:46 PM

Daltrey and Townshend are the give aways. More so for Daltrey. That picture had to have been taken in the 60's due to Moon being in it. Good band, the CSI series use their songs.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 10:47 PM

Originally Posted By: njcapo35

Yeah that's The Who

Who?

Posted By: njcapo35

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 10:52 PM

Who You?

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 10:52 PM

Originally Posted By: Giacomo_Vacari

Daltrey and Townshend are the give aways. More so for Daltrey. That picture had to have been taken in the 60's due to Moon being in it. Good band, the CSI series use their songs.

Yea, Daltrey was the give away for me. He has a distinct look. As I looked closer I did recognize Townsend. Keith Moon looks about 15.

(maybe he was) I don't remember the name of the 4th band member.

TIS

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 11:00 PM

Originally Posted By: njcapo35

Who You?

Third base.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 11:03 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: njcapo35

Who You?

Third base.

Wait! Wait!! So Who's on first?

TIS

Posted By: njcapo35

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 11:04 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Third base.

Oh ok so you got the Gas Face!

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/05/14 11:11 PM

Originally Posted By: njcapo35

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Third base.

Oh ok so you got the Gas Face!

Oh, he's our shortstop.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/05/14 11:39 PM

This is really random.
Years ago we used to go to the Rams practices at the local state college where we kids could meet them and get autographs. This is when Vince Ferragamo was playing lol. So we were assigned to a player so to speak and what we kids would do was carry their helmet or pads and gear to bring to the locker room. Then they would give us punch and Juicy Fruit gum

John Wayne's grandson used to go hang out there but they used to drive him around in a golf cart so he didn't have to walk the field like the rest of us kids. I think we called him Rusty but I can't remember. He was a very nice kid, everyone fell all over him.

Part 2
When we used to go back to the locker room area to wait for our gum and punch we girls were a little too close to the door.
All of a sudden Jackie Slater a big black player walked by NAKED. It was hilarious, he screamed and covered his junk but it was too late. We saw everything. There was A LOT to see.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/05/14 11:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

All of a sudden Jackie Slater a big black player walked by NAKED. It was hilarious, he screamed and covered his junk but it was too late. We saw everything. There was A LOT to see.

Now THAT'S a stereotype that the brothers never cry about.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/05/14 11:52 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

All of a sudden Jackie Slater a big black player walked by NAKED. It was hilarious, he screamed and covered his junk but it was too late. We saw everything. There was A LOT to see.

Now THAT'S a stereotype that the brothers never cry about.

Hey Italians are a close second

Sorry I couldn't resist my unlady like comments

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/14 12:07 AM

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/14 03:43 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: Giacomo_Vacari

Daltrey and Townshend are the give aways. More so for Daltrey. That picture had to have been taken in the 60's due to Moon being in it. Good band, the CSI series use their songs.

Yea, Daltrey was the give away for me. He has a distinct look. As I looked closer I did recognize Townsend. Keith Moon looks about 15.

(maybe he was) I don't remember the name of the 4th band member.

TIS

That would be John Entwistle..

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/06/14 09:54 AM

Thanks DeNiro. I know I'd recognize the name once I heard it.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/11/14 04:48 PM

The end is near?

(CNN) -- This is not your usual weather forecast. Big storms are brewing. Your umbrella won't help, but you might want to keep a flashlight handy. These storms are coming from the sun. It's raining down a huge amount of radiation. We're safe, but it could affect power grids, radios and satellites.

Experts say the combined energy from two recent solar events will arrive at Earth on Saturday, prompting the Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a strong geomagnetic storm watch.

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 09/12/14 03:43 PM

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/12/14 03:46 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyone recognize this famous singing group from this 1964 pic? I only recognized one person in the group. I guessed only because I recognized one person. The others, not so much. So young!!!!!!

TIS

Pete Townshend (the one that looks like a pedophile) looked up child porn and said it was for *research*.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/14/14 07:34 PM

Looks like my high school graduating class.

Posted By: Camarel

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/14/14 07:56 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Anyone recognize this famous singing group from this 1964 pic? I only recognized one person in the group. I guessed only because I recognized one person. The others, not so much. So young!!!!!!

TIS

Pete Townshend (the one that looks like a pedophile) looked up child porn and said it was for *research*.

You say that like that isn't a part of everyones research

. Seriously has your boss never asked you to look up Child Porn for research.....snob. Oh wait a second my boss never asked me to either.... regardless everyone one loves this song (look away) -

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/15/14 04:27 AM

Woman, 80, punches robber in mouth.

A woman in her 80s punched a robber in the face, causing him to run off.

The woman was walking her dog in Whitstable, Kent, when she was grabbed in an alleyway by a man dressed in black and wearing a hooded top.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-29197128

Good for her..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/14 09:24 PM

This is an MSN link that lists some things that we have stopped buying in previous quantities. I was surprised that some such as cereal were on the list:

http://money.msn.com/investing/10-things-america-stopped-buying

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 09/19/14 09:36 PM

I heard a news clip on cereal being on the list but hadn't seen entire list. I don't buy a lot of the stuff listed, but bread is a must for me as is soda.

Tho I don't drink a lot of it, I have to have it handy.

Oh, and I don't golf but why would golf gear be on list? I thought golfing was still popular with some.

Convertible? Never had one but I guess you don't see many around these days. They use to be so cool back in the day.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/03/14 06:51 AM

Yesterday I received a check for $29.86 from Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation for a Class Action Suit. My Toyota Camry is a 2002 (antique). I didn't know the problem went back that far. What to buy, hmmmm? A nice bottle of wine to celebrate the windfall!

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/03/14 03:28 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Yesterday I received a check for $29.86 from Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation for a Class Action Suit. My Toyota Camry is a 2002 (antique).

My Camry is a 2000 with 144k. It drives my wife crazy that I won't buy a new one (she won't let me drive her 350). But, I'm going to drive it to over 200k.

Posted By: njcapo35

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/03/14 03:33 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

But, I'm going to drive it to over 200k.

Drive it until the wheels fall off!

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/03/14 05:40 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Yesterday I received a check for $29.86 from Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation for a Class Action Suit. My Toyota Camry is a 2002 (antique).

My Camry is a 2000 with 144k. It drives my wife crazy that I won't buy a new one (she won't let me drive her 350). But, I'm going to drive it to over 200k.

Go Oli Go! I bought our first Camry in 86. This is our 4th one. I bought it off the lease because it was so nice. 2002 and it only has 86,000. It will probably rust away before 100,000. My wife drives it no more than 15 miles a day...sometimes less.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/14/14 09:42 PM

BBers BBers wherefore art thou??

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/14/14 11:21 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

BBers BBers wherefore art thou??

TIS

We through yonder post break!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 12:01 PM

Doing an intensive Control and Restraint course at work this week. Doing all the moves and techniques for dealing with rowdy and violent people in the hospital (not to mention the drunks). The fellas doing the course are proper ex special forces type ninjas who have been throwing us around like rag dolls. I can hardly walk or move my shoulders and arms....and I still have 2 days to go

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 12:15 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Doing an intensive Control and Restraint course at work this week. Doing all the moves and techniques for dealing with rowdy and violent people in the hospital (not to mention the drunks). The fellas doing the course are proper ex special forces type ninjas who have been throwing us around like rag dolls. I can hardly walk or move my shoulders and arms....and I still have 2 days to go

Wow Yogi.

Is it mean though that your post made me laugh?

Seriously, what kind of moves are they teaching you? My God, it sounds totally exhausting? Are you all bruised? Do you get some kind of certificate/acknowledgement after this course? Or more pay??

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 12:18 PM

I get a certificate TIS, that is all!!

They teach us lock holds and restraint holds for violent patients. Getting into positions to bend thumbs back and using body weight and technique to take somebody to the floor. These moves are all done in pairs and we have to grapple with the instructors who absolutely love it!! It is totally exhausting. Useful though. Also a good fitness workout

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 12:24 PM

Well, it certainly sounds like it is a useful, necessary training. Is this the first or do they give continual refresher type courses? Good luck!!

TIS

Posted By: SC

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 12:57 PM

Yogi, are you getting any special training for dealing with the Ebola Virus?

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 03:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I get a certificate TIS, that is all!!

They teach us lock holds and restraint holds for violent patients. Getting into positions to bend thumbs back and using body weight and technique to take somebody to the floor. These moves are all done in pairs and we have to grapple with the instructors who absolutely love it!! It is totally exhausting. Useful though. Also a good fitness workout

Have you been trying it out on the wife..

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/15/14 05:36 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

I get a certificate TIS, that is all!!

They teach us lock holds and restraint holds for violent patients. Getting into positions to bend thumbs back and using body weight and technique to take somebody to the floor. These moves are all done in pairs and we have to grapple with the instructors who absolutely love it!! It is totally exhausting. Useful though. Also a good fitness workout

Have you been trying it out on the wife..

I have a feeling Yogi will say he knows better than to try it out on the Mrs.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/17/14 11:42 AM

Originally Posted By: SC

Yogi, are you getting any special training for dealing with the Ebola Virus?

Special seminars started this week (which I could not attend) and carry on next week ,but I am working nights then so I don't know if or when I can attend them!

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/30/14 02:40 PM

Today is Dylan's 2nd Birthday. I'm a very proud Mamaw.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/30/14 05:24 PM

Time flies by doesn't it? My oldest Grandchild turned 12 in July. I can't believe it.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/31/14 10:44 AM

Speaking of time flying, don't forget that DST ends Sunday morning.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/31/14 12:49 PM

Our clocks in Europe went back last Saturday..

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 10/31/14 03:25 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Our clocks in Europe went back last Saturday..

Back where they came from?

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/01/14 05:14 PM

Just opened a letter stating that my debit card and account may have been compromised. This is the 3rd time I had to be issued a new card. Seems like CASH is the only way to go these days. Anyone else having issues with their cards?

Posted By: Mignon

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/14 05:34 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Time flies by doesn't it? My oldest Grandchild turned 12 in July. I can't believe it.

TIS

How many do you have TIS?

Posted By: Mark

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/14 08:17 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Just opened a letter stating that my debit card and account may have been compromised. This is the 3rd time I had to be issued a new card. Seems like CASH is the only way to go these days. Anyone else having issues with their cards?

Happened to us all here after Jewels and Jimmy Johns got hacked within a couple of months apart. At least they let us keep our PINs. I have those numbers memorized by two years of notable mob whackings.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/14 08:38 PM

Originally Posted By: Mignon

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Time flies by doesn't it? My oldest Grandchild turned 12 in July. I can't believe it.

TIS

How many do you have TIS?

3 - 12, 10 & 7

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/03/14 08:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Mark

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Just opened a letter stating that my debit card and account may have been compromised. This is the 3rd time I had to be issued a new card. Seems like CASH is the only way to go these days. Anyone else having issues with their cards?

Happened to us all here after Jewels and Jimmy Johns got hacked within a couple of months apart. At least they let us keep our PINs. I have those numbers memorized by two years of notable mob whackings.

Mark

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/14 12:18 PM

My wife swears by online banking and cards and such. I am old fashioned and like a big wad of cash in my pocket....or at least a few coins jangling about!!!

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/14 02:42 PM

I'm with you now Yogi. CASH is the way to go. AND the gov't and stores cannot track what you are buying when you use cash as opposed to a debit or credit card.
Like your wife, I do shop online but now use only gift cards to do it.

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/14 06:25 PM

I received a spam e-mail for "Jewcier" today. It is supposedly a Jewish singles website. I can't stop laughing about the name. Plus I'm not Jewish - or single.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/04/14 06:41 PM

Originally Posted By: goombah

I received a spam e-mail for "Jewcier" today. It is supposedly a Jewish singles website. I can't stop laughing about the name. Plus I'm not Jewish - or single.

Hi Goombah How ya doing? That is funny!!

You wouldn't believe the spam e-mail I get: "Have an affair", Hot Black Singles, Married & Lonely, tons for viagra and many more I can't think of off the top of my head. Oh, I always get those "Dear Friend Or Beloved" whatever with someone wanting to transfer money in my bank.

I have no idea why I get any of them.

At any given time I'll delete a batch of them (I never open any of them) only to have a dozen or so more in my spam folder.

They delete after so many days. It's just that I get such a huge number of them.

TIS

Posted By: goombah

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/05/14 01:50 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: goombah

I received a spam e-mail for "Jewcier" today. It is supposedly a Jewish singles website. I can't stop laughing about the name. Plus I'm not Jewish - or single.

Hi Goombah How ya doing? That is funny!!

You wouldn't believe the spam e-mail I get: "Have an affair", Hot Black Singles, Married & Lonely, tons for viagra and many more I can't think of off the top of my head. Oh, I always get those "Dear Friend Or Beloved" whatever with someone wanting to transfer money in my bank.

I have no idea why I get any of them.

At any given time I'll delete a batch of them (I never open any of them) only to have a dozen or so more in my spam folder.

They delete after so many days. It's just that I get such a huge number of them.

TIS

Hi TIS,

Yeah, I'd love to know how many of these actually get clicked or what percentage of people fall for it. Unfortuantely, I'm sure some unsupervised kids or perhaps the elderly can get suckered. I end up cleaning my spam out just about every day. I deleted them before leaving work last night at 6:00 and had 84 new spam messages this morning.

My mental image of the people sending these are the stereotypical computer nerd, with coke bottle glasses sitting in the basement of their parents' house.

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/06/14 03:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

CASH is the way to go. AND the gov't and stores cannot track what you are buying when you use cash as opposed to a debit or credit card.

Maybe, maybe not - but some are sure as hell trying. I can remember making cash purchases from a local Radio Shack and also a local shoe store and they wanted personal info from me, which, frankly, I did not care to give. So I wrote down my name as "Jack Meoff", gave them a real address (not my own) and that was the end of that.

Signor V.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/07/14 09:44 AM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: goombah

I received a spam e-mail for "Jewcier" today. It is supposedly a Jewish singles website. I can't stop laughing about the name. Plus I'm not Jewish - or single.

Hi Goombah How ya doing? That is funny!!

You wouldn't believe the spam e-mail I get: "Have an affair", Hot Black Singles, Married & Lonely, tons for viagra and many more I can't think of off the top of my head.

TIS

My favorite is "Asian Hotties"....I'm soooo tempted to open it

.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/07/14 08:29 PM

Originally Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

CASH is the way to go. AND the gov't and stores cannot track what you are buying when you use cash as opposed to a debit or credit card.

Maybe, maybe not - but some are sure as hell trying. I can remember making cash purchases from a local Radio Shack and also a local shoe store and they wanted personal info from me, which, frankly, I did not care to give. So I wrote down my name as "Jack Meoff", gave them a real address (not my own) and that was the end of that.

That's a good one.

Signor V.

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 09:33 PM

Did Reagan have Alzheimer's when he was President?

Posted By: Binnie_Coll

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 09:44 PM

moe, yes, I will always believe he did, and George bush was running things behind the scences. I have no proof of it, but, its my opinion.

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 09:45 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Did Reagan have Alzheimer's when he was President?

Before

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Posted By: Holyoke

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 09:52 PM

I remember reading that Reagan, after his presidency when his Alzheimer's had kicked in, would spend his time fishing the leaves outta his pool. The secret service agents assigned to him would throw the leaves back in the pool and Reagan would spend his afternoons keeping the leaves outta the pool.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 10:45 PM

You read too much

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 10:53 PM

Originally Posted By: Footreads

You read too much

Posted By: Holyoke

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/08/14 11:41 PM

Maybe I'm "reading" into this too much but, this was one of your most coherent posts.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 09:50 AM

Hey get this I went to the dentist three days ago. I did not feel anything but Yestarday I had a black eye. I did not even notice it. I like to wear sun glasses even in the house. I have been doing that for over 60 years

Any way my wife notices it. My wife got me away from being a total street guy to appreciate the other things in life like the arts.

But I think I had an influence on her as well

She actually tells me to go back to that dentist and punch him in the face for giving me the black eye that does not even hurt.

So I tell her ok but I won't do it I will get some gang bangers to do it for me.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 02:29 PM

Footreads, you are hilarious

My friend took her 8 yr old niece to the dentist and the dentist didn't give the kid novacaine cuz she didn't want it. Well, once that drill started drilling my friend heard a ruckus and went in there. She took her niece out of the office only to come back an hour later with ME, and HER MOTHER. We got a hold of that dentist and as I held his tie she got a nice solid punch. The guy knew he deserved it. What a dumbass! (This was b4 cell phones, that would have made a funny youtube vid huh)

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 03:33 PM

Alfanos I don't even know who you are anymore sometimes..

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 03:43 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Alfanos I don't even know who you are anymore sometimes..

She's Footreads in drag

.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 04:18 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Alfanos I don't even know who you are anymore sometimes..

Footreads brings the junk yard dog out in me ruff ruff growl

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 04:20 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Alfanos I don't even know who you are anymore sometimes..

She's Footreads in drag

.

Don't make me go over there PB

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 04:20 PM

Footreads' posts kind of remind of Charles Bukowski's writing.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Footreads' posts kind of remind of Charles Bukowski's writing.

Yeah I agree. Sometimes he sounds like Hunter Thompson too

Posted By: Binnie_Coll

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 05:24 PM

footreads, you are75, and im 72, young people don't understand old minds. we are the oldest posters on the board.
you keep messing up these young peoples heads! its a riot.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 05:41 PM

We are not old we are more like old wine. Most older guys are more like old whine

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 05:52 PM

Today is my wife's day to complain about everything. The kids never come over. We are not seeing enough of our Grand children.

Me I say when she says the kids never come over I say good who wants to see them their boring people. My son throws a bachelor party with strippers for one of his friends. I know his friend since he was a little kid. I was a soccer friend with his father before he kicked off. He does not invite me to the party. That pissed me off they have been over my house for dinner barbques. We talk about everything with his friends soccer everything.

My son did not think I wanted to go. I told him you know how long it's been since I had a lap dance. I tell him way over a month.

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 06:00 PM

Originally Posted By: Binnie_Coll

footreads, you are75, and im 72, young people don't understand old minds. we are the oldest posters on the board.
you keep messing up these young peoples heads! its a riot.

Not just these boards but the whole internet..

Posted By: Binnie_Coll

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 06:09 PM

Originally Posted By: DE NIRO

Originally Posted By: Binnie_Coll

footreads, you are75, and im 72, young people don't understand old minds. we are the oldest posters on the board.
you keep messing up these young peoples heads! its a riot.

Not just these boards but the whole internet..

o.k. deniro, how would you like to have a sit-down with a 75 year old and a 72 year old. each carrying ping- pong guns.

Posted By: Holyoke

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/09/14 06:13 PM

Footreads kinda reminds of Del Griffith, John Candy's character from Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/14 06:23 AM

Day off today. Home alone, chilling nicely...until 10am when my mother (knowing I am off today of course) rang me with the first crisis of the day. She can't use her house phone properly to ring out...I explained to her that she was using the same phone to ring me. This set her off on a 15 minute rant on modern technology, then can I go over and sort out ringing the vet cos she thinks her cat might be poorly. Deep breaths needed....

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/14 08:44 AM

Enjoy your time alone. I retired more then ten years before my wife did. I need time alone I am not bored being by myself I like it.

After my wife retired she thought we have to spend every second together. That is not me she should have know that about me by that time.

When we first started to go out. The first time we made it together she want to hug and cuddle. I am not into that shit. I wanted to leave and I did leave went out and shot pool.

When she first retired I could not get any time alone. So I would get up in the middle if the night to be alone on my computer. Then later got the freaking IPad best thing since bullets.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/14 10:04 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Day off today. Home alone, chilling nicely...until 10am when my mother (knowing I am off today of course) rang me with the first crisis of the day. Deep breaths needed....

Aging parents can be a stress - deep breaths mandatory. When my mother was slipping into dementia I would get calls about turning the TV on. Mom wouldn't remember that to shut it off the previous night she had pulled the plug. My brother used a roll of duct tape to affix the plug to the socket and wall. Over this wad of tape he placed a sign, "DO NOT TOUCH". It worked. Good luck.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/14 12:01 PM

I went across to see her and she was on her way out. My cousin was taking her out for lunch. Nice gesture from my cousin but my mother never sees her for months at a time then she swans back in for a couple of weeks, is all over my mother and then slips off the radar again for a good time. My mother then rings me asking if I have upset my cousin or anything?? I remind her that this cousin is 20 years my senior and apart from occasionally seeing her at my mothers place I have no contact at all with her. Mother then tells me I should spend more time with my kinsfolk!!!! Cant make this stuff up can you?

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/10/14 05:47 PM

Yogi, I know exactly how you feel. My mother lives with me, and I can't tell you how difficult it's getting. She was driving until earlier this year, then crashed into three parked cars, but luckily didn't hurt anyone. Taking her car away put her in a deep depression and furthered her dementia, but we had no choice. My brother tries to help, but he lives an hour away. My other brother is useless and hasn't seen her since April. The bulk of her care falls on me, even though I've had my own health issues to deal with.

They become quite self-centered, like three year olds. I wish you the best of luck. My husband just tells me to remember that today is worse than yesterday but better than tomorrow.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 12:07 PM

Anyone got any history with a bad back? Last week I picked up our new puppy ( forgetting he is bigger than our 3 year old dog already)and felt a pop in my back. Have been crippled with pain ever since. Of course being a steadfast Brit I have just turned on the old stiff upper lip and got on with it, but it is bloody sore. Is this old age starting to rear its ugly head? Is that the reaper I see laughing in my dreams? Or do I just eat too much cheese before I go to bed?? I don't know anymore....

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 12:41 PM

I'm 6'2 and ¾ inches tall with shoes on. Bad back comes with the territory.

Posted By: alexandarns

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 12:46 PM

Originally Posted By: Moe_Tilden

I'm 6'2 and ¾ inches tall with shoes on. Bad back comes with the territory.

Same here Moe 6 2,already my kneese and back hurts.Am only 25 go figure.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 12:59 PM

I have hurt my back in the past.

Once when I put in an air conditioner. I picked it up and turned my body without moving my feet. I felt it when to the chiropractor a bunch of times. Finally it did losen up.

Once banging in portable soccer goal bars to keep in in place. The goals came with a mallet. But others were using it so I banged it in with my foot. If felt something give. I left the field drive home made it up stairs just as it kicked in in the small of my back.

I could not walk, I could not sleep every time I moved it hurt. Could not get to the bathroom 6 feet away from my bed. I got the thinks you piss in in the hospital.

I was laid up in bed for three months. There was a game US v Iran years ago. I was looking forward to seeing that game I watched in in bed. We lost on a Iranian counter attack

Take pain killers in the morning

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 01:03 PM

Alleve works for me most of the time. But sometimes I need something stronger which I keep around the house for emergencies. But prescription pain meds have some nasty side effects.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/24/14 01:16 PM

I am taking 2 alleve now since I hurt my heal it helps.

When I had my gun accident. I got shot in the shin I say it was an accident because they were not aiming for my shin. I got the morphine press a button it's in. I never even got a high from that shit damn it. Opium might have been better.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/26/14 11:59 AM

This is a video of an Italian cook trying to pronounce Worchestershire Sauce. Talk about funny:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/wanjestershooshireshoooshiersharrup

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/26/14 01:34 PM

My son went to see Billy Joel last night at the garden. I gave him my tickets. It said it was a good show. He had two of his friends do a few songs as well Sting & John Cougar

He also said the seats were small and not much leg room either.

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/26/14 01:38 PM

Talk to my Grandson in Germany to day Handsome Henry. His friend Oskar is learning to speak English. So Henry is helping him. He is teach Oskar words like bull shit, stupid and phrases like "are you kidding me"

Posted By: DE NIRO

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/26/14 02:49 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

This is a video of an Italian cook trying to pronounce Worchestershire Sauce. Talk about funny:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/wanjestershooshireshoooshiersharrup

Being a Englishman i can understand his troubles, not a easy word to say..haha

Posted By: Sicilian Babe

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/26/14 10:01 PM

Yogi, hope you feel better. It's probably muscular, and since our backs have HUGE muscles, when they spasm, the pain is just as big as the muscle!

Heat and lay flat if you can. Muscle relaxers would probably help, and so will anti-inflammatories. My doctor told me that sitting is the worst, as it puts all stress on the lower back. He said that standing is actually preferable.

I pulled my back out when I was in my 20s, lifting my daughter the wrong way. It's not old age, just lifting at a bad angle!

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/27/14 07:53 AM

Thanks Babe. It has eased a bit ,but still getting grief at night in bed, when I stretch out and relax, it stiffens up something awful. My back that is of course.....

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/27/14 09:10 PM

Since some of you have been experiencing back pain I thought I would mention this website to you. A good friend of mine just had back surgery using this less invasive procedure.

http://www.basicspine.com/contact/newport-beach.html#axzz3IF3b1s4g

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The AXLE® ISPS may be implanted with the patient under a mild sedative and local anesthesia as an out-patient surgery procedure (patient goes home the same day) or under light anesthesia.

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Posted By: Malandrino

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/30/14 08:30 AM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

But prescription pain meds have some nasty side effects.

Like euphoria and feeling good?

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012) - 11/30/14 01:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Malandrino

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

But prescription pain meds have some nasty side effects.

Like euphoria and feeling good?

I never said they didn't have an upside

.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 11/30/14 02:39 PM

Alleve is naproxen --that's not good either there are pretty bad side effects like liver damage and risk of heart attack and stroke plus all the damage it does to your stomach lining creating a breeding zone for ulcers. My sister in law has been taking prescrp meds for half her life had two back surgeries and is still f'd up. Her teeth were turning black so she just got dental work done to get her beautiful teeth and smile back. Sounds like a lot of $$ and too much aggravation and pain.

I think I would just get myself some good herb instead of taking pills. The only side effect would be the MUNCHIES.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/04/14 12:50 AM

After reading about that article on that wannabe gangster and his garage I thought about this story.

I was backing up my vehicle and my rear bumper happened to hit the front bumper of this huge Dodge truck that was backed in a parking spot. So being the Angelina I am

I left a note with my name and number on the truck's windshield.

I got a call later on that day saying that the owner was going to get an estimate for the damage. I said ok that's fine.

Being that I worked in the auto industry at the time, my father's a mechanic, his father's a mechanic, his father's father was a mechanic

, I knew that you had to REPLACE the whole bumper if it was misaligned you could not Repair it on that type of make and model.

So the owner sends me a fax of the estimate. I notice that it is to repair the bumper. Now you may say to yourself so why didn't you tell him what you know...The guy was a total asshole talking down to me and telling me he is only taking it to a certain place that he trusts and does business with. So I say ok I will bring a check for the amount.

I drop off the check, it gets cashed and then later on that week I get a call. He tells me that the bumper needs to be replaced. So I told him well I already paid you for what we agreed upon. You gave me the estimate from this place that you do business with and I paid it. We are done here.

He got really shitty over the phone. You need to pay me for the job this money isn't enough to cover it. I said Look I already paid so stop bothering me. Well, this jerk off did not stop bothering me.

I told him my deductible is only 250 so I really don't give a rat's ass if you call the insurance. That's what he had to do. Now here's the good part.
I get a call from my insurance company. I tell them what happened. They find it VERY INTERESTING that he does business with that particular body shop. They investigated the shop and turns out they were scamming customers and insurance companies. The owner of the truck turns out he was in the insurance business. He lost his job and the body shop closed. All because they messed with the WRONG person, little ole ME.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/04/14 03:41 PM

JUSTICE! Seem to happen too infrequently. Way to go A-girl.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/04/14 03:45 PM

Great story AL-girl!!!!

They don't wanna be messing with you!!!

TIS

Posted By: pizzaboy

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/04/14 11:39 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

my father's a mechanic, his father's a mechanic, his father's father was a mechanic

Thank you Miss Vito. No more questions. Thank you very, very much. You've been a lovely, lovely witness.

You'll never slip one by me, Alfs. Ever

.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 01:39 PM

Where's Klydon. It's been awhile since he's posted.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 02:21 PM

Originally Posted By: pizzaboy

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

my father's a mechanic, his father's a mechanic, his father's father was a mechanic

Thank you Miss Vito. No more questions. Thank you very, very much. You've been a lovely, lovely witness.

You'll never slip one by me, Alfs. Ever

.

Thnx MaryC and TIS

And PB What's a Yute?

LMAO when he said two yutes sounds just like my pops

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 04:05 PM

TIS. Did you feel that by you? We just had a small earthquake abt a 3.0.
Be Safe.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 04:06 PM

[quote=Alfanosgirl]TIS. Did you feel that by you? We just had a small earthquake abt a 3.0.
Be Safe. [/quote

No, not at all.

I'm home and haven't felt a thing. Do you know where it was centered? 3.0 isn't too strong (thankfully)

Was it the quick jolt or the rolling/shaking kind?

TIS

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 04:24 PM

It was in Yorba Linda and it was small just heard noise but no shaking at home here. I'm sure there will b a few aftershocks. Just in case charge up all ur electronics. I've got my earthquake kit almost done... I'm going to Cortinas in Anaheim to get my panettone and some good Italian cookies

the earthquake will not stop me
Be safe. Ciao.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 04:38 PM

I'm just a couple exits from Yorba Linda in Corona. Funny, I didn't feel it. You got an earthquake kit? Good for you! I keep saying I'm going to but so far I just have a few emergency items aside.

Wait, Cortinas? Is that an Italian store?

Can you buy cannoli shells there? The only one I know of is Claro's in Tustin, which is where I usually go (at least during holiday season)

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 09:38 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I'm just a couple exits from Yorba Linda in Corona. Funny, I didn't feel it. You got an earthquake kit? Good for you! I keep saying I'm going to but so far I just have a few emergency items aside.

TIS

Maybe it's a sign of the End Times. How frequent are these earthquakes? Maybe Revelation only applies in California.

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/05/14 11:34 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

I'm just a couple exits from Yorba Linda in Corona. Funny, I didn't feel it. You got an earthquake kit? Good for you! I keep saying I'm going to but so far I just have a few emergency items aside.

Wait, Cortinas? Is that an Italian store?

Can you buy cannoli shells there? The only one I know of is Claro's in Tustin, which is where I usually go (at least during holiday season)

TIS

You live so close to me.

Cortina's has a casual dining restaurant area and a market. The cannoli shells and cream I believe come from Ferrara's in NYC. Cortina's is a gold mine.

Claro's is good too. That place would be mobbed during the holidays. Is it still the same? I've never been to the Tustin store. We used to do a lot of business with them years ago when they were in Whittier. They would donate bread and pasta for our Pasta Dinners at the church hall for the ICF Italian Catholic Federation. My Pops was ICF President for years and always was in charge of making the sauce. His was the best.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/06/14 01:01 PM

Oli,

We get so many reports of tremors throughout the state. It's not unusual to not be aware of them. I've felt a couple that were very scary. I guess I've gotten use to the small quakes

A-Girl

What city are you in? We must be practically neighbors. I'm just past the Green River exit, if you are familiar with it.

As far as the cannoli goes, I make my own filling. I prefer the ricotta filling to the cream filling. My sister makes her own shells but I never have. Claro's is the closet (only) Italian deli I knew of that had the shells.

TIS

Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/06/14 03:20 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Oli,

We get so many reports of tremors throughout the state. It's not unusual to not be aware of them. I've felt a couple that were very scary. I guess I've gotten use to the small quakes

A-Girl

What city are you in? We must be practically neighbors. I'm just past the Green River exit, if you are familiar with it.

As far as the cannoli goes, I make my own filling. I prefer the ricotta filling to the cream filling. My sister makes her own shells but I never have. Claro's is the closet (only) Italian deli I knew of that had the shells.

TIS

They have a place in Orange too but it is only a sandwich shop not the market and they are closed Sat & Sun. You should definitely go to the Cortina's in Anaheim. You will not be disappointed.
I'm not a big cannoli fan so I never make or buy them. Cortina's does sell the ricotta filling.
I do make struffoli, pizzelle, zeppole and gazadeel (casatella). The Alfanos owned pastry shops so I have some of the family recipes which are about 150 years old.

We are PRACTICALLY neighbors. My sis lives over your way so I take the Green River exit all the time. The best time to drive towards Corona is from 10am to 2pm or forget about it, it turns into a parking lot. Sometimes, I drive in the opposite direction get off the 91 west to get on at Tustin going east on the 91 so I can use the fast trac to get off at Green River

It's crazy. I am off Weir Canyon in Yorba Linda.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/07/14 01:50 PM

Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Oli,

We get so many reports of tremors throughout the state. It's not unusual to not be aware of them. I've felt a couple that were very scary. I guess I've gotten use to the small quakes

A-Girl

What city are you in? We must be practically neighbors. I'm just past the Green River exit, if you are familiar with it.

As far as the cannoli goes, I make my own filling. I prefer the ricotta filling to the cream filling. My sister makes her own shells but I never have. Claro's is the closet (only) Italian deli I knew of that had the shells.

TIS

They have a place in Orange too but it is only a sandwich shop not the market and they are closed Sat & Sun. You should definitely go to the Cortina's in Anaheim. You will not be disappointed.
I'm not a big cannoli fan so I never make or buy them. Cortina's does sell the ricotta filling.
I do make struffoli, pizzelle, zeppole and gazadeel (casatella). The Alfanos owned pastry shops so I have some of the family recipes which are about 150 years old.

We are PRACTICALLY neighbors. My sis lives over your way so I take the Green River exit all the time. The best time to drive towards Corona is from 10am to 2pm or forget about it, it turns into a parking lot. Sometimes, I drive in the opposite direction get off the 91 west to get on at Tustin going east on the 91 so I can use the fast trac to get off at Green River

It's crazy. I am off Weir Canyon in Yorba Linda.

Ha ha!! Neighbors? Who knew?

I live off of Green River, but I am closer to the Serfas Club exit (Auto Center). I know what you mean about traffic.

I seldom take 91W except when I do go to Claros or have out of town company and go to L.A. Hollywood/touristy things, and then it's usually with my daughter driving. Plus, I guess the older I get, the less I like to drive freeways, let alone busier than sh*t freeways.

Sounds like you are quite the cook/baker. My talent is somewhat limited tho I do have a few of my mom's recipes which were handed down. Plus GREAT memories of my grandmother's cooking.

TIS

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/07/14 08:06 PM

With the Mary Landrieu's senate loss in Louisiana, the Republicans now have 54 Senate seats, the most since the 1920s.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/07/14 09:56 PM

Originally Posted By: olivant

With the Mary Landrieu's senate loss in Louisiana, the Republicans now have 54 Senate seats, the most since the 1920s.

And the pendulum swings. And we sink further into the muck. Sorry, just a pessimist.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/08/14 03:52 PM

It was 34 years ago today that John Lennon was murdered.

It was so shocking!!!

On one of my NYC visits, I was in Central Park where they have a "Strawberry Field" tribute to John Lennon. Purely coincidental that I was there at that time, a high school choir/band teacher brought his class to the area and they sang a few Lennon songs. Very cool!!

TIS

Posted By: Signor Vitelli

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/08/14 10:04 PM

Every year, people gather at Strawberry Fields in Central Park to commemorate John Lennon. But, it's pretty cold here today, so I'm not sure how that will affect things. I have a friend who goes there each year, so I'll probably ask him how everything went, and how many hardy souls were treated for frostbite!

Actually, the local TV stations would usually give it some sort of coverage, but this seems to be dwindling slightly in recent years. Guess I'll watch the 11:00pm newscasts later and find out for myself.

Signor V.

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/09/14 11:32 AM

SV,

I believe it was in May that I was there. I doubt I'd last in Central Park in the winter. I'd freeze my arse off. I am spoiled to good weather.

TIS

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/13/14 08:28 PM

Wednesday I won at Power Ball! I had the ball #10....nothing else ---- $4.00. Hoop-dee-freakin-dooo!

If I win the big one, there will be a Godfather Trilogy party in Atlantic City. Invitation Only. All expenses paid; airfare, hotel, meals, but a cash bar (ONLY JOKING!).

Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/16/14 07:07 PM

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Wednesday I won at Power Ball! I had the ball #10....nothing else ---- $4.00. Hoop-dee-freakin-dooo!

If I win the big one, there will be a Godfather Trilogy party in Atlantic City. Invitation Only. All expenses paid; airfare, hotel, meals, but a cash bar (ONLY JOKING!).

$4.00?

Wow!! Don't spend it all in one place now. Will that even buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks?

Hey, at least it's something.

TIS

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/17/14 10:48 AM

The bloke in the sandwich shop forgot to charge me for my bit of cake today so we are both winners lately MC

Posted By: Footreads

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/17/14 10:58 AM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

The bloke in the sandwich shop forgot to charge me for my bit of cake today so we are both winners lately MC

Did you at least tip him well?

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/18/14 05:20 PM

Originally Posted By: Footreads

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

The bloke in the sandwich shop forgot to charge me for my bit of cake today so we are both winners lately MC

Did you at least tip him well?

No, tipping in the UK is not as widespread as in the US. Restaurants and taxi drivers being the exception.

Posted By: MaryCas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/19/14 06:30 PM

Originally Posted By: The Italian Stallionette

Originally Posted By: MaryCas

Wednesday I won at Power Ball! I had the ball #10....nothing else ---- $4.00. Hoop-dee-freakin-dooo!

If I win the big one, there will be a Godfather Trilogy party in Atlantic City. Invitation Only. All expenses paid; airfare, hotel, meals, but a cash bar (ONLY JOKING!).

$4.00?

Wow!! Don't spend it all in one place now. Will that even buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks?

Hey, at least it's something.

TIS

Hey, it gets better. Saturdays Mega Million I had the Mega # - 7. Add $1 to that $4. I can have a feast at Starbucks!

Posted By: Moe_Tilden

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/19/14 07:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Originally Posted By: Footreads

Originally Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

The bloke in the sandwich shop forgot to charge me for my bit of cake today so we are both winners lately MC

Did you at least tip him well?

No, tipping in the UK is not as widespread as in the US. Restaurants and taxi drivers being the exception.

I will not say anything lest I incur Carmela's wrath again.

Posted By: Yogi Barrabbas

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/20/14 07:06 AM

Just the way it is here. When I visit the US next year i will have to get used to throwing money at all and sundry.

Posted By: olivant

Re: Random Post Whoring (2012-13) - 12/20/14 02:30 PM

Remember that tomorrow is the first day of Winter.

Don't change your clocks.