Wednesday, September 2, 2020

There is just entirely too much media, right?


It certainly seems like it - and who needs so much different input anyways... 

Truth is, I guess it really does serve some purpose, but I'll be damned if I can figure out what that might be.

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Gettin' awfully busy in the part of the Atlantic they call 'Hurricane Alley', and for good reason.. Did you know there are coconut palms on the beach in the Bay of Donegal in Ireland? That's where the gulf stream ends. Yup - been there seen 'em.

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Of course, calling all of it news 
is a bit of stretch. Case in point:


(BBC) - The most powerful elected US Democrat, Nancy Pelosi, who scolds President Donald Trump for not wearing a mask, has been pictured without a face covering in a San Francisco hair salon. 
Bitch, please. They waste (metaphorical) ink on this silliness?
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A metaphor for every day in my life.
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Isn't that kind of a either/or kinda thing? 
Asking for a friend...
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Sometimes ya just need a little
 Van the Man...

I was at this concert. It was this good.

Van Morrison - 10/6/1979 - 
Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ 



- Into The Mystic -  




- Bright Side Of The Road -

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'I support Joe Biden's pro-science agenda': 81 Nobel laureates endorse Biden for president'


Eighty-one Nobel Prize winners endorsed Joe Biden for president in an open letter on Wednesday, citing the former vice president's "willingness to listen to experts" and his "deep appreciation for using science to find solutions." The Nobel laureates, winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Medicine and Physics, stressed the importance of elected leaders making decisions based on science, particularly during a global pandemic.   

"At no time in our nation's history has there been a greater need for our leaders to appreciate the value of science in formulating public policy," the letter reads. "During his long record of public service, Joe Biden has consistently demonstrated his willingness to listen to experts, his understanding of the value of international collaboration in research and his respect for the contribution that immigrants make to the intellectual life of our country."

Well, fuck me. Now I gotta change my mind about who I'm voting for. Said no one ever. 
Why would these eggheads ever think that we - normal motherfuckers like me and you - would ever give a flying rat's ass fuck about who they're voting for? 

Fuck these fuckin' elitist jerkoffs.
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I'm caught between wondering how she learned how to do that and why the fuck she'd ever even think to do that in the first place. Either way, it's impressive as shit.
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Why buy knock-offs when you can get 
the originals for almost the same price, right?


This is a great set. Mine is under 
my driver's seat in the truck. 
Find one like it for yourself here:
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This is Wollaton Hall, built in 1580 in England (of course), and is the set for Wayne Manor in Batman, The Dark Knight Rises.
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Hep cats if ever there were any...
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The bad blood between the Yankees and Rays has been building for years, and it intensified Tuesday night when Aroldis Chapman fired a 101 mph fastball behind Mike Brosseau’s head with two outs in the top of the ninth of the Yankees’ 5-3 win.


The pitch just missed Brosseau, and after the umpires warned both benches, Chapman struck out Brosseau to end the game, a much-needed victory for the Yankees.
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I am, by no means, a conspiracy nut, but... 
I wonder if anyone else is paying attention to this shit.
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Serious 'gapage'. I approve.
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What exactly the fuck are the other half thinking?

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I always thought she was smoking hot. 
She got a helluva lotta talent, this chic does.
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You know you can use your regular grill as a smoker, right? It's real easy.
Friend of mine showed me how, 
but here's an article that explains it better:




These are great to use and a nice selection 
at a good price. Find 'em here:
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Headlines like this beg a number of questions. 

For instance:

A) Who gives a fuck?
B) Who would anyone ever think to ask him about this?
C) If they didn't ask him, why did he bring it up?
D) Is this supposed to be some manner of a news item?

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Think you'll hear about this  on TV or read it in  
the mainstream media? Fat fuckin' chance.
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When my father was overseas (in the Pacific - on an LST in the Navy) during the war, my Mom & Dad were not yet engaged but my mother wore this pin proudly to keep the wolves at bay.
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In her final post on Facebook, Plaskar appeared to allude to mental health struggles. “I love you my friends. My brain is broken and I cannot take it anymore,” she wrote.

I wonder why people think it's important to make a public spectacle or statement about their suicides. Seems to me no matter how they choose to go out, their brains ARE broken somehow.
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I love new geeky kinda stuff like this.



Buy one and throw it in the glovebox just for the fuck of it.


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Sometimes you walk in to a tire store and POOF - 
there's the Michelin woman. And there you are.
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I don't think I like this kinda 
corporate support of shit like this.
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That fuckin' guy better have been strapped in somehow.
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I'll leave ya with this:


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Lake Bogoria in Kenya is home for 
hundreds of thousands of pink flamingos.
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Ted Wheeler has emailed people living in the building where his $840,000 condo in uptown Portland is located to tell them he is moving out after rioters targeted the neighborhood Monday. Wheeler apologized for 'the fear that you are experiencing due to my position' after BLM activists started fires in the street, let off fireworks, bared music and chanted slogans late into the night (right). It is not the first time that the activists have targeted Wheeler's home.

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...
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Seriously - when's the last time you got YOUR tubes tested?
(asking for a friend)
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You have smoke alarms in the house - you should have a stash of batteries and replace them all every two years.

 I had no idea Amazon had their own branded batteries, and these have a 10-year shelf life.



MUCH cheaper than Harbor Freight or Walmart 
and better quality too. 
Find some here:
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

What kind of drinker are you anyway?

There's all kindsa people who drink. 

I'm in the 'None of your fuckin' business' group of drinkers.

Which group should you be in?

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1. The casual drinker.
The casual and social drinker. They never go out to get drunk, just to have a few beers and socialise with their friends. They are NEVER found to be in a "sloppy" state, but on the one occasion that you do see them drunk, they are absolutely HILARIOUS! They always refuse to admit when they're drunk. You wonder why they don't let loose more often when they're that fun.

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A little Pat Travers Band
to wake yer ass up.

Snortin' Whiskey - drinkin' cocaine.


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2. The binge drinker.
The one who can never just have "the one." They polish off a shoulder of vodka and then some at pre-drinks, and to be fair, can keep it somewhat together after that copious amount of alcohol. They go all out over the course of the night, mixing their drinks with anything in their sight. "It doesn't matter what it tastes like, just give it to me!"

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3. The happy drunk.
The person who sees the world through rose tinted glasses. They're happy, merry and pleasant to be around. Alcohol has a good effect on them - they don't change TOO much and are able to handle and compose themselves in problematic situations. They'll always be the one who tries to break up fights and settle disputes. "Why can't we all just get along?"

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4. The depressed drunk.
Booze has a negative effect on this unfortunate person. They use drink as a guise for venting their frustrations. and can often be found crying into a neat glass of whiskey in the corner of a pub. Sulking is also a weapon in the depressed drunk's arsenal - they seek out attention and love being the center of it, whether it's for a negative or positive reason.

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5. The horny drunk.
This person gets around when they go out. Standards go sailing out the window as soon as drink number 3 goes down the hatchet, and their ulterior slutty personality makes an appearance for the rest of the night. "Who am I going home with?"

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This is a great little security item for your wife's car or your truck, and I'll keep reminding you until you wise up and get a couple... 


There are a couple different sizes and strengths available 
but you can find this one here:

6. The rampage drunk.
The reckless drunk who acts as a human wrecking ball once they've entered the drunken state. They're not aggressive in any way but get so so sloppy in their inebriated ways. They accidentally barge into crowds of people, knock over pint glasses and slip and fall on the stairs on their way to the bathroom. A fun person to be around but in moderation - you often end up looking after this one at some stage in the night!

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7. The heavyweight.
The total opposite of the lightweight, the heavyweight drinker is the king of sessions. They are usually the last man standing, trying desperately to encourage others to stay out longer. Their drinking expertise comes with a price at times, when they are left in a room full of passed out drunks, sipping away on a bottle of red wine at 5am, hopelessly attempting to keep the session alive!

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8. The "one can man" (Lightweight).
We all like to share a laugh at this person's expense. God bless them, getting drunk on their first beer while everybody else is completely sober. Well there is a plus side to this - they spend an awful lot less money than the rest of you to get drunk!

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9. The alcoholic.
The one who goes on a serious session of beer after beer, then turns to the vodka or whiskey. Essentially they drink more often than not, running their liver into the ground while they're still young. They can be found participating in frequent "rollovers" in order to beat the almighty hangover.We all know at least one!

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10. The aggressive drunk.
The drunk that NOBODY wants to be around. Some people can drink, and others can't - it's that simple. Spirits and higher percentage alcohol does these people NO favors, and they're generally better off sticking to the beer. They can usually be found being kicked out of nightclubs, starting fights with inanimate objects on their way home (such as lampposts) or lying on the ground flattened after idiotically provoking someone who's much MUCH bigger than them...

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I love new geeky kinda stuff like this.



Buy one and throw it in the glovebox just for the fuck of it.
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11. The Lovey-dovey drunk.
This person LOVES to give out hugs to strangers, rub up against people and engage in slight flirting. They get drunk and see everything in the world as AMAZING! They are a fun type of person to be around, but can get you into crazy situations with their overly-forward antics.


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Figure it out yet?


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You have smoke alarms in the house - you should have a stash of batteries and replace them all every two years.

 I had no idea Amazon had their own branded batteries, and these have a 10-year shelf life.



MUCH cheaper than Harbor Freight or Walmart 
and better quality too. 
Find some here:
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Gardening at Glenveagh...

The historic greenhouses and orangery at Glenveagh National Park are located within the famous walled gardens of Glenveagh Castle in County ...