Woot! Open Thread!

spring is in the air, here
at long last

Howdy Lizards, how've y'all been?

So, what did I miss? Any good April Fool's gags?

Open, open, open!

re: #1 WrathofG-d

Woot! Open Thread!

You seem to be unusually happy today.

Wow, my head is spinning with all the interesting threads today.Wish I had something interesting to say.

re: #2 friarstale

spring is in the air, here
at long last

Yeah, my allergies are attacking me with something akin to 'roid rage these days.

I do like the flowers though. There's a price for their beauty in my house though.

Pres. Bush is giving a speech on MOH awar ceremony right now (watch it on Fox news)

re: #5 debutaunt

I'm always happy!

re: #8 winston06

Pres. Bush is giving a speech on MOH awar ceremony right now (watch it on Fox news)

* * *
what's MOH awar?

I was just going to post that winston.

[Link: www.npr.org...]

Ceremony on Fox now.

Quite a contrast to those prancing nincompoops attempting to browbear General Petraeus earlier today.

re: #8 winston06
Beautiful and moving tribute to Mike Monsoor by Pres. Bush.

Mmmmm.... warm, rich, tasty open-ey goodness.
Goes down smooth.

Pres. Bush is as choked up as I am.

re: #9 WrathofG-d

I'm always happy!

It's nice that you talked your way back here.

Israel's treatment toward Gazans is actually more favorable than that of Egypt.

"Israel has said it will ease the blockade only if Hamas halts rocket fire and other militant attacks on Israeli targets. Egypt refuses to recognize Hamas' rule and has said it can only open the border as part of an international agreement."

+pathetic!

re: #15 debutaunt

Not everyone thinks so....but thanks.

re: #10 alegrias

CMH, Congressional Medal of Honor. The highest military honor.

I think he may have meant Medal of Honor.

I just found out Ray Stevenson has been cast to be the Punisher in the next movie in that series, so it calls for some Titus Pullo goodness (NSFW)

A midday thread of openness...

Including, but not limited to, open registration.

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive, so heres Max's lunch:

-Turkey sandwich on wheat.
-Tomatoes kept in a seperate baggie (so my sandwich does'nt get soggy).
-(2) pickles.
-(1) hard boiled egg.
-(1) Apple, Orange and banana.
-(2) Granola bars.
-Yogurt for desert.

Now my partner walks in daily with KFC chicken, Panda Chinese food, teriyaki steak sandwiches with melted cheese and Mexican Food and my mouth waters, but I stick to my little bag lunch.

re: #10 alegrias

Sorry. It was a typo. I meant a Medal of Honor award.

re: #12 snowcrash

Indeed. Bush has many flaws but he is a superb commander in chief. I admire his leadership

I'm sorry, but I am not happy with the ethno-racial composition of this thread. BulgarWheat, please move over to post #20. Alegrias, take the #1 spot, to show our commitment to Hispanic diversity. Wrath, I'm sorry, there are too many joos on this thread, you are excused...

/getting in touch with my inner Michelle

So I was thinking I would some coding of my own (not Web page coding, though), and I thought I should talk to the boss about it.

Alas, he doesn't think it will be that useful. Bummer. But I can still do part of it, I think, to make my life easier. But I must think long and hard about how much to code.

So my brain is stuck.

I hear spinning centrifuges in the distance.

Just curious, of those that clicked onto the dangerous path link, how many were able to watch the whole video.
It scared the crap outta me. Made me so nervous.

re: #18 BulgarWheat

CMH, Congressional Medal of Honor. The highest military honor.

I think he may have meant Medal of Honor.

* * * *
Thank you BulgarWheat.

David Petraeus Iraq War Report (59:59)

U.S.-Israeli study of airstrike on Syrian nuke facility will show Saddam transferred WMD

An upcoming joint US-Israel report on the September 6 IAF strike on a Syrian facility will claim that former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein transferred weapons of mass destruction to the country, Channel 2 stated Monday.

But Bush LIED
/

re: #24 Occasional Reader

Too funny. Dinged up.

re: #21 Maximu?

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive, so heres Max's lunch:

-Turkey sandwich on wheat.
-Tomatoes kept in a seperate baggie (so my sandwich does'nt get soggy).
-(2) pickles.
-(1) hard boiled egg.
-(1) Apple, Orange and banana.
-(2) Granola bars.
-Yogurt for desert.

Now my partner walks in daily with KFC chicken, Panda Chinese food, teriyaki steak sandwiches with melted cheese and Mexican Food and my mouth waters, but I stick to my little bag lunch.

How do you eat that much at one time?

re: #2 friarstale

spring is in the air, here
at long last

If the weather-guessers are right, it should get here tomorrow afternoon or Thursday. I hope! At the moment, it's still chilly, windy, and overcast. Darn it, I want to get my seedlings out into the mini-greenhouse, at least.

-- Ann

re: #1 WrathofG-d

Woot! Open Thread!

I'm in a happy mood too. Just finished a big project here at work and now I can kick back and surf. Woot!

Hatchlings,

Remember to clean up your shells and buy a round.

Welcome!

re: #21 Maximu§

Wise. That partner of yours probably is in debt up to their eyeballs and thinks that buying a lunch is cheaper and better than making their own (if they even try to justify it, which they likely don't)

When 'normal' is being HUGELY in debt, better to be abnormal.

re: #17 WrathofG-d

I was out of town most of the last week. I didn't know that you talked your way out, let alone back in. What happened?

I got nothing.

re: #10 alegrias

Medal of Honor - being given posthumously to Michael Monsoor USN. His parents are receiving in his stead.

re: #34 BuddyG

I'm in a happy mood too. Just finished a big project here at work and now I can kick back and surf. Woot!

Hah! I busted my hump last week pulling a freaking miracle, get a normal 3 week operation down to 3 days. Called in favors, promised more, to meet a critical deadline.
Once I had it all done....
NEVERMIND!

re: #17 WrathofG-d

Not everyone thinks so....but thanks.

what happened? or would you care not to discuss...? (I remember someone else asking you what happened, I think it was Ben Hur, but I don't remember seeing a response to him).

re: #26 Killgore Trout

You're right. A whole lot more of them.

re: #40 jcm

The more done the less appreciated.

re: #24 Occasional Reader

I'm sorry, but I am not happy with the ethno-racial composition of this thread. BulgarWheat, please move over to post #20. Alegrias, take the #1 spot, to show our commitment to Hispanic diversity. Wrath, I'm sorry, there are too many joos on this thread, you are excused...

/getting in touch with my inner Michelle

* * *
Muchas Gracias Occasional--We Are The Mundo, We Look Like America, We Sing Kumbaya...

Si Se Puede! Should I bring the official Che Guevara solidarity flag from the Obama campaign office? And drag in LA mayor Villaraigosa who brags he looks like moslems, therefore there should be melanin-based solidarity between LaRaza & CAIR folks?

King Juan Carlos is so right to yell at Hugo Chavez and other marxist minions, "Porque No Te Callas?

re: #37 Creeping Eruption

Big misunderstanding between me and Charles, stemming from a "monitor lizard" thread.

Then reportedly, I "whined" my way back into the hearts of Charles and Stinky.

re: #45 WrathofG-d

Welcome back then.

re: #21 Maximu§

I took up brown bagging after getting married. Used to eat out all the time before that - way too much Chinese food - tasty, but not all that good for you. Now, I'll eat out with coworkers once a week, but bag it the rest of the time.

re: #3 Slumbering Behemoth

Howdy Lizards, how've y'all been?

So, what did I miss? Any good April Fool's gags?

Hey!

re: #21 Maximu§

Now my partner walks in daily with... Panda Chinese food

Sweet jebus! Doesn't your partner know those things are endangered?!

re: #43 BuddyG

The more done the less appreciated.

The worst is when pull one out of the bag everyone expect that type of performance every time. It worked all the vendors had stock, or a little spare time to fit it in. Plus I treat my vendors right so when I ask for a favor, they more willing to help out. It worked out, this time.

For Michael:

O go you onward; where you are
Shall honour and laughter be,
Past purpled forest and pearled foam,
God's winged pavilion free to roam,
Your face, that is a wandering home,
A flying home for me.

Ride through the silent earthquake lands,
Wide as a waste is wide,
Across these days like deserts, when
Pride and a little scratching pen
Have dried and split the hearts of men,
Heart of the heroes, ride.

Up through an empty house of stars,
Being what heart you are,
Up the inhuman steeps of space
As on a staircase go in grace,
Carrying the firelight on your face
Beyond the loneliest star.

Are comments rationed in some way? I left the last thread, which indicated 38 comments on this thread. I came here, which was around comment 10, hit new comments, and got 10 more comments, hit new comments right away again and then hit the 38 number.
Feature, rationing, or bug?

re: #19 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

That was a great scene. My wife tells me that I strongly resemble Pullo when I wear my hair in a crewcut as I do in the summer.

Have you all seen this:
'Raining McCain'

Oh Baby, finally found open registration! I can't believe my luck. I've been waiting so long! Thank you Thank you!

re: #32 newsjunkie_ky

The fruit and granola bar I eat during the day as snacks.

LanceKates eating out adds up and heavy lunches slow me down during the afternoon....I feel sleepy and want to take a nap.

So, I brown-bag it and its not so bad.....best part is the hard boiled egg with salt and pepper.

re: #21 Maximu§

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive, so heres Max's lunch:

-Turkey sandwich on wheat.
-Tomatoes kept in a seperate baggie (so my sandwich does'nt get soggy).
-(2) pickles.
-(1) hard boiled egg.
-(1) Apple, Orange and banana.
-(2) Granola bars.
-Yogurt for desert.

Now my partner walks in daily with KFC chicken, Panda Chinese food, teriyaki steak sandwiches with melted cheese and Mexican Food and my mouth waters, but I stick to my little bag lunch.

So when he keels over, you'll be healthy enough to perform CPR on him.

re: #51 Peacekeeper

Poetry is gay.

[punches PK in stomach, takes lunch money]

Be kind to trolls.

here, troll's, here troll's
its good for you,,,,,,,,,,

Yours true,
taxfreekiller

re: #51 Peacekeeper
Thanks for sharing that. Beautiful.

re: #17 WrathofG-d

Not everyone thinks so....but thanks.

I'll have to go check out that thread. I need the entertainment.

Welcome back, Wrath. I'm glad you're here.

re: #19 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I just found out Ray Stevenson has been cast to be the Punisher in the next movie in that series, so it calls for some

re: #54 newsjunkie_ky

Have you all seen this:
'Raining McCain'

Would be better if they could carry a tune... my ears hurt...

Just remember, hatchlings, as seen on a rock on US-141 in Iron County, Michigan, LGF is a...

NO TROLL AREA

re: #47 lawhawk

I took up brown bagging after getting married. Used to eat out all the time before that - way too much Chinese food - tasty, but not all that good for you. Now, I'll eat out with coworkers once a week, but bag it the rest of the time.

OMG, Chinese food slows me down....I will move like a zombie for the rest of the afternoon if I eat Chinese food for lunch.

re: #59 taxfreekiller

Be kind to trolls.

here, troll's, here troll's
its good for you,,,,,,,,,,

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Yours true,
taxfreekiller

Top of my favorites with a bullet!

re: #26 Killgore Trout

I hear spinning centrifuges in the distance.

6000 of them, right? yikes....

re: #53 rawmuse

That was a great scene. My wife tells me that I strongly resemble Pullo when I wear my hair in a crewcut as I do in the summer.

Whenever my buddies and I are playing a game and one of us mounts a comeback, we start yelling "THIRTEEN!"

re: #63 Q-Burn

Would be better if they could carry a tune... my ears hurt...

My eyes hurt a bit also.

re: #50 jcm

I worked on a design for several days and then the requestor made an offhand remark that COMPLETELY CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Ooooops, back to square one. Oh, those pesky details.

re: #56 Maximu§

The fruit and granola bar I eat during the day as snacks.

LanceKates eating out adds up and heavy lunches slow me down during the afternoon....I feel sleepy and want to take a nap.

So, I brown-bag it and its not so bad.....best part is the hard boiled egg with salt and pepper.

that makes sense. Since I'm unable to work (10 years) I rarely get to go out to lunch. It is a nice treat every now and then. But I remember how much money I used to spend on lunches. Wish I had some of that money back.

hello!

fresh lizard here

'she turned into a newt!' seems appropriate

Uh oh, the kids are arguing again.

re: #58 Occasional Reader

Poetry is gay.

[punches PK in stomach, takes lunch money]

Norton, you are a mental case.

And Michelle Obama sings:

You're the cream in my coffee
I will re-arrange you
Place you carefully
'Cause we're on TV
You'll look as I want you to

Barack and I regard white folks
As Reverend Wright taught us to
But necessity
Demands diversity
You'll look as I want you to

We'll sell hope and change
As we arrange
A handful of supporters
So the crowd looks as it oughter

If you dare say it's racist
I'll call bigotry on you
Just give fealty
To diversity
Sit where I want you to.

re: #69 Nevergiveup

The anti-obama girl(s)?

re: #21 Maximu§

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive...

Years back (I think gas was still $1.49/gal) I used to buy breakfast and lunch off the truck [roach coach] and would find myself flat busted by the end of every month.

I started bringing food from home and before I knew it I had un-cashed paychecks piling up.

Brown-bagging it is healthier; both for your body and your wallet.

re: #70 BuddyG

I worked on a design for several days and then the requestor made an offhand remark that COMPLETELY CHANGED EVERYTHING.
Ooooops, back to square one. Oh, those pesky details.

Lost 6 weeks work last quarter to that. Made sure the boss new the score so my productivity didn't take it in the shorts.

re: #21 Maximu§

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive, so heres Max's lunch:

-Turkey sandwich on wheat.
-Tomatoes kept in a seperate baggie (so my sandwich does'nt get soggy).
-(2) pickles.
-(1) hard boiled egg.
-(1) Apple, Orange and banana.
-(2) Granola bars.
-Yogurt for desert.

Now my partner walks in daily with KFC chicken, Panda Chinese food, teriyaki steak sandwiches with melted cheese and Mexican Food and my mouth waters, but I stick to my little bag lunch.

And you're eating healthier, too.
Your body is going to thank you down the road.

re: #72 esch

hello!

fresh lizard here

'she turned into a newt!' seems appropriate

Welcome, newbie!

re: #21 Maximu§

Any brown-baggers in here? Lunch is too damn expensive, so heres Max's lunch:

-Turkey sandwich on wheat.
-Tomatoes kept in a seperate baggie (so my sandwich does'nt get soggy).
-(2) pickles.
-(1) hard boiled egg.
-(1) Apple, Orange and banana.
-(2) Granola bars.
-Yogurt for desert.

Now my partner walks in daily with KFC chicken, Panda Chinese food, teriyaki steak sandwiches with melted cheese and Mexican Food and my mouth waters, but I stick to my little bag lunch.

I'm trying to figure out how much he spends monthly on his/her lunches, as opposed to how much you spend. I'd say the math probably goes something like this:

Partner: 5 days X $6 X 4 weeks = $120 (conservatively)
Max: 5 days X $1 (ish) X 4 weeks = $20

I'd say you're the smarter and healthier one, Max. Partner wolfs down at least 50 fat grams per lunch, as opposed to maybe 25 for you.

And that extra $100 per week, socked away in a Roth IRA - over the years, that's gonna afford you some nice lunches after you hit 59 1/2 years of age.

re: #55 sjm_888

Oh Baby, finally found open registration! I can't believe my luck. I've been waiting so long! Thank you Thank you!

welcome. I'm still kinda new here myself. :)

re: #55 sjm_888

re: #72 esch

Then welcome to LGF. Here's your stun gun and your cattle prod. Remember to only use them on the Kos Kiddies.

re: #57 Ward Cleaver

So when he keels over, you'll be healthy enough to perform CPR on him.

* * *
I endorse Maximus' healthy lunch example for lizards.
Hope you're laughing all the way to the bank, putting your savings into your 401(k) retirement plan, Health Savings Account or other savings instrument.

re: #76 newsjunkie_ky

The anti-obama girl(s)?

Yes. I mean I love them, but being the superficial guy I am.

re: #71 newsjunkie_ky

figure 8 to 10 bucks a lunch.... that's 40 to 50 bucks a week.

around 200 bucks a month, just for lunches.

2400 bucks a year.

Now, I MAKE my lunches for around 3 bucks a day.

That's only around 800 bucks a year.

re: #77 Slumbering Behemoth

Years back (I think gas was still $1.49/gal) I used to buy breakfast and lunch off the truck [roach coach] and would find myself flat busted by the end of every month.

I started bringing food from home and before I knew it I had un-cashed paychecks piling up.

Brown-bagging it is healthier; both for your body and your wallet.

I do brown bag leftovers and buy a case of soup at COSTCO and toss it my desk draw. I can't tell you how many times I leave my lunch getting the herd out the door.

re: #72 esch
"his own."

re: #38 Peacekeeper

Ding envy?

re: #86 LanceKates

2400 bucks a year.

Oh, big deal, I spend that in a typical week on coke.

re: #48 Ward Cleaver

Hey to you too, Mr. Cleaver.

/p

re: #83 Honorary Yooper

re:

I bring those little frozen "smart ones" for lunch and nuke 'em in our Radarange (sucker's gotta be at least thirty years old - one of the original microwaves).

re: #83 Honorary Yooper

re: #72 esch

Then welcome to LGF. Here's your stun gun and your cattle prod. Remember to only use them on the Kos Kiddies.

Use 'em responsibly and you be on the firing range in no time.

re: #61 Ward Cleaver

I'll have to go check out that thread. I need the entertainment.

Welcome back, Wrath. I'm glad you're here.

Well thank you very much, and have fun on the thread(s). [I think it spilled over a bit to the next two or so also.]

re: #90 Occasional Reader

Oh, big deal, I spend that in a typical week on coke.

OK, Barack.

His harp was carved and cunning,
His sword prompt and sharp,
And he was gay when he held the sword,
Sad when he held the harp.

For the great Gaels of Ireland
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad.

re: #93 redstateredneck

I bring those little frozen "smart ones" for lunch and nuke 'em in our Radarange (sucker's gotta be at least thirty years old - one of the original microwaves).

It's probably leaking RF all over the place. ;-P

re: #86 LanceKates

figure 8 to 10 bucks a lunch.... that's 40 to 50 bucks a week.

around 200 bucks a month, just for lunches.

2400 bucks a year.

Now, I MAKE my lunches for around 3 bucks a day.

That's only around 800 bucks a year.

I spent a lot more, never ate fast food. Can't stand it. Still don't eat at fast food places.

re: #90 Occasional Reader

What are you? DAVID J SCHWARTZ?

re: #90 Occasional Reader

If I had to walk around DC without a firearm, I'd probably have to be on drugs as well.

I'm just impressed Maximus buys fresh fruit--when Michelle Obama can't afford to on her $500,000 salary.

Maximus, I like your priorities.

re: #98 jcm

It's probably leaking RF all over the place. ;-P

But I'm eating healthy!
:D

Has anyone hear ever grown their own hops? I have to take off and actually work a little, but I would love some tips if anyone has any. I'll check back later.

"But when you win you brag and blow,
And when you lose you rail,
Army of eastland yokels
Not strong enough to fail."

re: #104 Creeping Eruption

PIMF

Has anyone hear here ever grown their own hops? I have to take off and actually work a little, but I would love some tips if anyone has any. I'll check back later.

re: #97 Peacekeeper

His harp was carved and cunning,
His sword prompt and sharp,
And he was gay when he held the sword,
Sad when he held the harp.

For the great Gaels of Ireland
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad.

"Gay licks" means something different today.

re: #104 Creeping Eruption

What's a hops? Hop?

re: #90 Occasional Reader

You'd do better to spend your money on cigarettes. Refined sugar is really bad for you. Artificial sugar substitutes are as bad if not worse.

re: #93 redstateredneck

I bring those little frozen "smart ones" for lunch and nuke 'em in our Radarange (sucker's gotta be at least thirty years old - one of the original microwaves).

boarshead chicken breast on Martin's Potato bread, little bit of mustard. no chips. water. unsalted peanuts for snacks, and some kick ass baked sesame sticks (made in Israel) when the craving hits. :)

re: #99 newsjunkie_ky

I don't mind them and maybe go out once a week to a Boomerang or a burger place (not fast food place, but burger restaurant)

It is even worse if you eat breakfast AND lunch out.

looking at around 3600 bucks a year.

That'd pay for an entire semister of my college and have enough left over for me to pay for a motorcycle.