Cute

I love pics like this..The last thread had a great one also

Was it a long delivery?

ZooBorns are teh cute.

Humans are doing a LOT that's right...

good times

My mom loves baby giraffe's. They are cute.

re: #3 revobob

There were reports of mom and dad, necking in the jungle...

Optical Illusion - Giraffe

Is Mandy around tonight?
11 Tools to Get for Your Kids
I highly recommend the block plane and handsaw but that's just me.

LGF is taking over ZooBorns! Look at the visitor referrals!

Upala the Baby Gorilla at the Wilhelma Zoo is damn cute too but I guess Charles has to mix it up to avoid pro-simian bias.

re: #5 Karridine

Humans are doing a LOT that's right...

WHAT. Keeping animals in zoos? /channelling moonbats.

If you're looking for cute, go here ---> CuteOverload.com
And scroll.

Looks delicious cute.

re: #14 HelloDare

If you're looking for cute, go here ---> CuteOverload.com
And scroll.

What kind of mutt was that one in the Kimono (sp?)

Awww...

re: #17 MandyManners

Link for you at #10

I so want a kitten.

Speaking of Animals ...ur ..I mean Democrats:

Claim: Informant Says Blago Ran Illegal Gambling Operation in the 70s
—Ace

[Link: ace.mu.nu...]

re: #20 Nevergiveup

Speaking of Animals ...ur ..I mean Democrats:

Claim: Informant Says Blago Ran Illegal Gambling Operation in the 70s
—Ace

[Link: ace.mu.nu...]

CNN was blaring that Jesse Jackson Jr has come out as a government informer... whether in this specific case or in other cases, is unclear.

re: #19 Alouette

I so want a kitten.

I want a cat...a big ass tom...ornery and self sufficent

Gitmo commander details how KSM is such a nice guy (not)

[Link: www.foxnews.com...]

If libs want to let him go, make him live in their house, see how they like it.

re: #21 Joo-LiZ

CNN was blaring that Jesse Jackson Jr has come out as a government informer... whether in this specific case or in other cases, is unclear.

SNITCH!...that'll elevate his cred

re: #16 Walter L. Newton

What kind of mutt was that one in the Kimono (sp?)

The headlline said "Land of the Rising Pom", so I figure it's a well-grommed pomeranian.

re: #21 Joo-LiZ

CNN was blaring that Jesse Jackson Jr has come out as a government informer... whether in this specific case or in other cases, is unclear.

I am sure rats like him and his father having playing both sides for years.

re: #20 Nevergiveup

Speaking of Animals ...ur ..I mean Democrats:

Claim: Informant Says Blago Ran Illegal Gambling Operation in the 70s
—Ace

[Link: ace.mu.nu...]

Gee, Blago was running book, in Chicago. That's a s common as running a pizza joint.

re: #10 Killgore Trout

Is Mandy around tonight?
11 Tools to Get for Your Kids
I highly recommend the block plane and handsaw but that's just me.

Cool stuff, KT. I'm done shopping, though. That tape-measure would make a good stocking stuffer. Thank you for thinking of us!

Delivery was from 3:15-3:25.

re: #20 Nevergiveup

Speaking of Animals ...ur ..I mean Democrats:

Claim: Informant Says Blago Ran Illegal Gambling Operation in the 70s
—Ace

[Link: ace.mu.nu...]

Blago looks to be what, about 35? In the 70's he was...

That's how I look in the morning!

Very cute, with eyes unfocused.

re: #21 Joo-LiZ

CNN was blaring that Jesse Jackson Jr has come out as a government informer... whether in this specific case or in other cases, is unclear.

Other cases.

[Link: www.cnn.com...]

Interesting thing is, this CNN article seems like it got it's information from the same source as Washington Post, yet the Washington Post doesn't cover the history of Jackson's cooperation like the CNN article, almost like the Washington Post is trying to pass this off as no note.

re: #28 MandyManners

Cool stuff, KT. I'm done shopping, though. That tape-measure would make a good stocking stuffer. Thank you for thinking of us!

the block plane alone is 40$ or more...the best tho...(Killgore probably uses 400$ planes)

So many cute animals, so little time!

For cute kittens, I stop here every morning...

[Link: www.dailykitten.com...]

The Scourge of Strange-Looking Animals Must End!

c/o F**k You, Penguin.
h/t Ace of Spades

re: #30 Racer X

Blago looks to be what, about 35? In the 70's he was...

He was born in 1956

Ok, that gets a 10 on the cute-o-meter

Some of the same crooks and liars that stole the WA '04 Gov. election are in MN helping Franken steal a Senate seat.

Al Franken: Washington's third senator?

With America's closest Senate race in 2000, and gubernatorial candidates separated by 133 votes in 2004, Washington has served as a legal laboratory for close-quarters post-election political combat.

[snip]

Former Washington Democratic Chairman Paul Berendt, who fought for a hand recount of ballots in the Gregoire-Rossi battle, has also put his expertise to work in the Minnesota race.

awww..

This is still my fave

[Link: www.zooborns.com...]

Re: Charles' baby giraffe pic

AWWW!

Bee Bee Giraffes. Cuter than our bee bee President to be.

re: #9 jcm

Optical Illusion - Giraffe

Boy, that's effective.

re: #33 albusteve

the block plane alone is 40$ or more...the best tho...(Killgore probably uses 400$ planes)

I keep some tools locked up. He had plenty of toy tools when he went through his Bob-the-Builder phase.

re: #33 albusteve

I'm a big fan of Lie-Nelson planes. They aren't outrageously expensive but they are well worth the investment for me.

re: #36 Nevergiveup

He was born in 1956

Seriously?

Dude has good genes.

re: #30 Racer X

Blago looks to be what, about 35? In the 70's he was...

just turned 52.

re: #42 Archimedes

Boy, that's effective.

LOL!

re: #12 Killgore Trout

Upala the Baby Gorilla at the Wilhelma Zoo is damn cute too but I guess Charles has to mix it up to avoid pro-simian bias.

I hear support between the gorilla and giraff is running neck and neck.

That's my favorite. Mother and baby. So sweet.

the little gorilla looks cute and thoughtful.

re: #9 jcm

Optical Illusion - Giraffe

Scared the snot out of me.

Interesting, discuss among yourselves.

From Newt:
"I was saddened to learn that at a time of national trial, when a president-elect is preparing to take office in the midst of the worst financial crisis in over seventy years, that the Republican National Committee is engaged in the sort of negative, attack politics that the voters rejected in the 2006 and 2008 election cycles.
From Newt:
The recent web advertisement, “Questions Remain,” is a destructive distraction. Clearly, we should insist that all taped communications regarding the Senate seat should be made public. However, that should be a matter of public policy, not an excuse for political attack.

In a time when America is facing real challenges, Republicans should be working to help the incoming President succeed in meeting them, regardless of his Party.

From now until the inaugural, Republicans should be offering to help the President-elect prepare to take office.

Furthermore, once President Obama takes office, Republicans should be eager to work with him when he is right, and, when he is wrong, offer a better solution, instead of just opposing him.

This is the only way the Republican Party will become known as the “better solutions” party, not just an opposition party. And this is the only way Republicans will ever regain the trust of the voters to return to the majority.

This ad is a terrible signal to be sending about both the goals of the Republican Party in the midst of the nation’s troubled economic times and about whether we have actually learned anything from the defeats of 2006 and 2008.

The RNC should pull the ad down immediately."

I don't like giraffes. They are very messy. Their shit bounces.

re: #11 gclaghorn

LGF is taking over ZooBorns! Look at the visitor referrals!

LGF is eating up ZooBorns' bandwidth:
Failed to Connect
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at [Link: www.zooborns.com...]
Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection.

* Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later.

re: #15 Occasional Reader

Looks delicious cute kosher.

Misconception: Although the giraffe is a kosher animal, it is not slaughtered because it is not known where on the neck to perform the shechitah (ritual slaughter).

Never gave it much thought, but there you go.

re: #54 HelloDare

I don't like giraffes. They are very messy. Their shit bounces.

How do you know this?

re: #36 Nevergiveup

He was born in 1956

he looks weird. period.
(doesn't matter if he is young or old, he is one weird looking dude.)

re: #55 2by2

Ha! We killed teh cuteness!

re: #55 2by2

LGF is eating up ZooBorns' bandwidth:
Failed to Connect
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at [Link: www.zooborns.com...]
Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection.

* Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later.

Evidently not too much of it.

[Link: live.feedjit.com...]

People are still making it to the site.

re: #43 MandyManners

I keep some tools locked up. He had plenty of toy tools when he went through his Bob-the-Builder phase.

it really is an excellent idea...building and creating things...I wish I had all my old time erector set stuff...tons of it...pullys and motors and batteries...and I'm 57!

re: #52 MandyManners

Scared the snot out of me.

I never thought of you as easily frightened.

re: #53 avanti

Got a link for us to peruse?

re: #57 MandyManners

How do you know this?

Catch it on the first bounce, do have to clean up...

re: #54 HelloDare

I don't like giraffes. They are very messy. Their shit bounces.

Especially the pink ones in the living room. And they won't use the kitty box. ;-)>

re: #54 HelloDare

I don't like giraffes. They are very messy. Their shit bounces.

LOL, I thought I knew a lot of useless trivia...You win.

re: #52 MandyManners

Scared the snot out of me.

I knew it! Clicked, and immediately closed the tab. I was sure that something was going to pop up and scare me.

And I don't need the extra stress. lol

re: #57 MandyManners

How do you know this?

Zoo. Concrete.

re: #54 HelloDare

I don't like giraffes. They are very messy. Their shit bounces.

I'm not even going to bother asking.

re: #67 gop_patriot

I knew it! Clicked, and immediately closed the tab. I was sure that something was going to pop up and scare me.

And I don't need the extra stress. lol

No screaming, just a giraffe popping up and making eyes at you...

re: #61 albusteve

it really is an excellent idea...building and creating things...I wish I had all my old time erector set stuff...tons of it...pullys and motors and batteries...and I'm 57!

Go buy some an erector set! Adults need to play, too.

re: #62 Occasional Reader

I never thought of you as easily frightened.

I was staring at it with a blank mind.

re: #44 Killgore Trout

I'm a big fan of Lie-Nelson planes. They aren't outrageously expensive but they are well worth the investment for me.

very nice stuff...I suspect my hand tools have to take more abuse than yours...and my work is not nearly as fine...it's really all in the edge...ya gotta have an edge eh?

re: #69 gclaghorn

I'm not even going to bother asking.

Zoo. Concrete. Tennis racket.

re: #60 gclaghorn

Evidently not too much of it.

[Link: live.feedjit.com...]

People are still making it to the site.

just got on, hey this is really cool, saw myself getting logged in, never knew that this site exists. thx

re: #71 MandyManners

Go buy some an erector set! Adults need to play, too.

Must... resist...

re: #53 avanti

Newt is advocating a rational, logical and almost Baha'i-like attitude, united in our support of America and the humans of the world...

/probably never catch on, Avanti...

A quick post to all who gave me advice the other night regarding the malware that had infected my kids 'puter...Thank you so much. I ended up using the product Realwest reccomneded spywaredectector.net, it fixed everything! Now I get my laptop back and the kids are back where they belong in the basement!

re: #71 MandyManners

Go buy some an erector set! Adults need to play, too.

Lego...

re: #74 HelloDare

Zoo. Concrete. Tennis racket.

LOL, that will keep people from borrowing your racket!

Those are some precious pictures. LOL I sent my brother the link with the baby gorilla that was posted here the other day. He said he thought I must have dug up some of his old baby pictures.

re: #64 jcm

Catch it on the first bounce, do have to clean up...

With a mitt or a shovel?

While we're on the subject of Optical Illusions (don't worry, this isn't a scary one):

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

Turn up your volume and get very close to the screen. Just as the car passes behind the trees, you can see something hovering over it when it comes out from behind. Look VERY closely.

re: #72 MandyManners

I was staring at it with a blank mind.

Me I was using my eyes, but that's because my mind is full of scotch.

re: #71 MandyManners

Go buy some an erector set! Adults need to play, too.

I remember them things. Used to slash the living crap out of myself on the edges.
They used to sell wood burning sets too. An open searing hot metal tip on a handle to sear burn marks into wood. What's not to love?

I'm amazed we ever made it to adulthood. On the otherhand it was good training for the Army.

I like the wrinkles on the little one's neck.

re: #71 MandyManners

Could be inventing the next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell car, call it
"The Gilbert Fuelbert!"

re: #71 MandyManners

Go buy some an erector set! Adults need to play, too.

you know what?...I've darn near done that many times over the years...my last big thing was model airplanes...I got obsessed...good advice and I may take it

re: #85 Outrider

I remember them things. Used to slash the living crap out of myself on the edges.
They used to sell wood burning sets too. An open searing hot metal tip on a handle to sear burn marks into wood. What's not to love?

I'm amazed we ever made it to adulthood. On the otherhand it was good training for the Army.

Lawn Darts!

re: #73 albusteve

very nice stuff...I suspect my hand tools have to take more abuse than yours...and my work is not nearly as fine...it's really all in the edge...ya gotta have an edge eh?

I also really like Hock Blades, They take a really nice edge, not too hard to sharpen and they aren't outrageously expensive.

In case you didn't see this one - this is my fav pic of the mom and baby

re: #76 Occasional Reader

Must... resist...

YOU cannot resist the inevitable...WE know what youre thinking...

re: #91 Cattt

In case you didn't see this one - this is my fav pic of the mom and baby

"Ayyy..."

(as my wife would say)

When camels go bad...

re: #75 2by2

just got on, hey this is really cool, saw myself getting logged in, never knew that this site exists. thx

That is some scary shit.

re: #91 Cattt

In case you didn't see this one - this is my fav pic of the mom and baby

AWWW!

re: #63 solomonpanting

Got a link for us to peruse?

Hot Air.

re: #70 jcm

No screaming, just a giraffe popping up and making eyes at you...

Oh, ok thanks. LOL

re: #89 CapeCoddah

Lawn Darts!

excellent weapo...I mean game. ;-)>

re: #94 jcm

When camels go bad...

I hear that camels were the only animal invented by a committee.

re: #91 Cattt

Awww... :)

re: #91 Cattt

In case you didn't see this one - this is my fav pic of the mom and baby

i love that one. there is such love there btw mother and baby.

re: #95 Racer X

That is some scary shit.

They're watching you...

I think the little giraffe is saying "Mom! You're embarassing me!"

re: #79 jcm

Lego...

On a whim, I just googled "lego porn". As I suspected there was lots of it. Also saw this M.C. Escher Lego.

re: #94 jcm

When camels go bad...

They really have to watch their ad placement better. Right above my video it read:

Saudis Try To Break Up A Camel Fight

Camel Market/Auction.

Find A Sexy Partner in Las Vegas

re: #53 avanti

I'm a younger hatchling than you-but I'm in tune with LGF-at least IMHO. and I've read all your previous stuff, I believe-even updinged you after your protests for understanding-tried to help your Karma. But you posted this little bit of Heaven (for you) with no link/no reference. So I'm supposed to go Google your input-Not. I seriously want an answer-are you really interested in dialogue-or just interested in disrupting it. I'll be interested in your response.

re: #67 gop_patriot

I knew it! Clicked, and immediately closed the tab. I was sure that something was going to pop up and scare me.

And I don't need the extra stress. lol

It's not bad at all. Rather cute.

re: #100 CapeCoddah

I hear that camels were the only animal invented by a committee.

forget the platypus?

re: #104 WriterMom

Oh come on! It's not a teenager yet!

re: #9 jcm

Optical Illusion - Giraffe

that one was so bad it got sent to my email list.

re: #68 HelloDare

Zoo. Concrete.

Some bounced on you?

Saw a video of giraffes fighting, wish I had the link handy, but trust me.
they really put their heads into it.

re: #76 Occasional Reader

Must... resist...

I admire your restraint.

Talking about people hanging around evil guys.

Bert is evil.

Exhibit A:
Image: osama_bert.jpg

Exhibit B:
Image: bert4.gif

In both cases it looks like Bert wanted to be there.

re: #109 Outrider

forget the platypus?

Nah, they are not quite as disagreeable as camels.

re: #79 jcm

Lego...

Nightmare.

re: #115 Archimedes

Talking about people hanging around evil guys.

Bert is evil.

Exhibit A:
[Link: z.about.com...]

Exhibit B:
[Link: chnm.gmu.edu...]

In both cases it looks like Bert wanted to be there.

he can't help it. He's such a puppet.

re: #114 MandyManners

I could take a stab at it...

re: #90 Killgore Trout

I also really like Hock Blades, They take a really nice edge, not too hard to sharpen and they aren't outrageously expensive.

the prices didnt seem unreasonable if you dont replace blades often...or ever...ever since I was a kid I loved to sharpen knives...my dad would get nervous because my pocket knives were 'too sharp'...and to this day little has changes...I assume you have a complete set of stones and lubricants to work all your knives and blades?...in my work sometimes I hit the old grinder and just start over

re: #84 Nevergiveup

Me I was using my eyes, but that's because my mind is full of scotch.

A scotch is a terrible thing to waste.

re: #105 HelloDare

On a whim, I just googled "lego porn". As I suspected there was lots of it. Also saw this M.C. Escher Lego.

OhgodIdizzy!

I had a buddy in college interviewed with Lego, material science and engineering. The first part was they had him a huge box of square 4 nub bricks.

"Build a ball"

And left the room.

re: #119 WriterMom

I could take a stab at it...

double dog dare ya. ;)

Nothing like baby animals to make a person smile. Having said that, anyone else notice the proliferation of Chicagoans being assigned to CBBHO's cabinet? Very unnerving.

re: #85 Outrider

I remember them things. Used to slash the living crap out of myself on the edges.
They used to sell wood burning sets too. An open searing hot metal tip on a handle to sear burn marks into wood. What's not to love?

I'm amazed we ever made it to adulthood. On the otherhand it was good training for the Army.

My sister useta' have a wood-burning set! She threatened my Barbie with it.

re: #116 CapeCoddah

Nah, they are not quite as disagreeable as camels.

got to admit that, having never been on the wrong side of a platypus. Have been spit on by a camel more than once. Nasty, evil, mean, cantankerous beasts that are best when served with rice.

re: #100 CapeCoddah

And Elephhants...LOL.

re: #94 jcm

When camels go bad...

camels can be very vicious. they will bite and kick the hell out of each other and people. i read a story abt. a woman going cross country in the desert on a camel w/ pack camels hauling her supplies. she had to shoot dead several wild rogue males that came up and tried to steal the female camels. apparently there are wild camels in africa and the m.e. that are a real danger to travelers.

re: #118 Outrider

he can't help it. He's such a puppet.

lol... I suspected the same thing.

re: #87 Karridine

Could be inventing the next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell car, call it
"The Gilbert Fuelbert!"

He's decided he's gonna' be the next Evel Knievel when he grows up.

re: #126 Outrider

LOl, only a committee could come up with that!

re: #88 albusteve

you know what?...I've darn near done that many times over the years...my last big thing was model airplanes...I got obsessed...good advice and I may take it

Do it!

re: #94 jcm

When camels go bad...

1st runner up in the beauty contest a little p!ssed?

re: #127 Pietr

And Elephhants...LOL.

Nah, elephants are kind souls, unless you screw with them.

re: #112 MandyManners

Some bounced on you?

That's why I always carry a tennis racket when I approach a giraffe.

re: #125 MandyManners

My sister useta' have a wood-burning set! She threatened my Barbie with it.

;-)>

re: #119 WriterMom

I could take a stab at it...

Go for it!

re: #95 Racer X

That is some scary shit.

Not really. Almost every time you click on something, there is a record of that transaction SOMEWHERE.

re: #53 avanti

Well, for starters, Obama has promised millions of new government jobs in some form of FDR's CCC, WPA and other alphabet groups. He's made his intentions known that he he'd like to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into greatly expanding government's role in the economy. Some of his critics are not only opposed to an acceleration of government intervention in the marketplace, but also ask when was the last time massive government spending boosted the economy?

re: #71 MandyManners

OK...

Well how much play can you have if you have to go out and buy the erector set?

re: #107 Pietr

I'm a younger hatchling than you-but I'm in tune with LGF-at least IMHO. and I've read all your previous stuff, I believe-even updinged you after your protests for understanding-tried to help your Karma. But you posted this little bit of Heaven (for you) with no link/no reference. So I'm supposed to go Google your input-Not. I seriously want an answer-are you really interested in dialogue-or just interested in disrupting it. I'll be interested in your response.

Sorry, I did post a link after the first request but should have done it at first. Yes, this kind of stuff does appeal to me, I dream of a dialog opening up between the parties, and I admit it. The same thing many did not like about McCain appealed to us in the center. BTW, call me out if you feel I'm peeing in the pool, but I am not trolling.

Hot Air...

re: #135 HelloDare

That's why I always carry a tennis racket when I approach a giraffe.

Knock it out of the park!

re: #22 albusteve

I want a cat...a big ass tom...ornery and self sufficent

actually - my experience is that tom cats are much more human-friendly that female cats. Don't know why it is, but my ladies are moody and unpredictable, and it's my tom cat that I can pick up and cuddle.

re: #140 WriterMom

OK...

Well how much play can you have if you have to go out and buy the erector set?

Talk about mechanization!

re: #105 HelloDare

On a whim, I just googled "lego porn". As I suspected there was lots of it. Also saw this M.C. Escher Lego.

I caught my cat on the computer the other day...he was looking at kitty porn.

Here's an even sweeter Mom and baby giraffe

re: #144 MandyManners

I'm getting tired...if this was the morning, I could probably do better.

Might as well show my babies.
Luna and Solaris!

Image: ?action=view&current=DSCF0167.jpg

re: #143 reine.de.tout

actually - my experience is that tom cats are much more human-friendly that female cats. Don't know why it is, but my ladies are moody and unpredictable, and it's my tom cat that I can pick up and cuddle.

I've had a few cats..my tom cats were almost dangerous...everything was on their terms...maybe genetic...they liked me tho...my two females I just loved to pieces and miss them both...they were both barn cats too...not sure what it is

re: #143 reine.de.tout

actually - my experience is that tom cats are much more human-friendly that female cats. Don't know why it is, but my ladies are moody and unpredictable, and it's my tom cat that I can pick up and cuddle.

Well actually.. If I was a male Tom Cat and mama reine wanted to hug me I'd be so there..
/And you didn't think tom cats were geniuses..Ha!

re: #139 solomonpanting

Well, for starters, Obama has promised millions of new government jobs in some form of FDR's CCC, WPA and other alphabet groups. He's made his intentions known that he he'd like to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into greatly expanding government's role in the economy. Some of his critics are not only opposed to an acceleration of government intervention in the marketplace, but also ask when was the last time massive government spending boosted the economy?

This will come as a shock to some, but that scares me a bit too. I can only hope that his advisers give him the right advice, and it works, but the jury is still out on that issue.

Giraffes are my favorite animal! Awesome, thanks!

re: #126 Outrider

I've been slimed by a llama. My friend had an ostrich snot all over their car window once. Baby goats are cute but messy when trying to feed them. I had a boyfriend once that...never mind.

Wow. Everybody just disappeared. Was it something I said?

re: #154 Maui Girl

Wow. Everybody just disappeared. Was it something I said?

New threads.
--->

re: #141 avanti

OK-I saw Newts' comments to an ad I haven't seen-I followed the Links to McCain comments on an ad I've never seen-where is the ad link? I didn't see it on Hot Air. But Newt and McCain aren't peeps I'd follow-not given the past year, and their stances. Let me get a question answered-how old are you? I'm 61, and served 22 years in the military-because I love my country. Give me an answer that explains you and your belief.

re: #156 Pietr

OK-I saw Newts' comments to an ad I haven't seen-I followed the Links to McCain comments on an ad I've never seen-where is the ad link? I didn't see it on Hot Air. But Newt and McCain aren't peeps I'd follow-not given the past year, and their stances. Let me get a question answered-how old are you? I'm 61, and served 22 years in the military-because I love my country. Give me an answer that explains you and your belief.

I meant I liked Mccain because he was the loyal opposition, willing to work across the aisle. I'm a 66 year retired Navy Chief myself. My beliefs are basically that I want to see both parties work together instead of the way it's not been working since WW II. I liked Newt's comments because they seemed rational and more middle of the road then the mud slinging I see everywhere.

re: #157 avanti

Your reply was unclear, You spent 66 years in the military-or are 66? How long in-when to when, #years served. Retired Navy Chief-make me believe! So far, I thought I was talking to a teen ager-as a retired E-7, I expect another Sr NCO to at least be clear and speak at my level. Especially Navy...My Grunt Cohorts could be somewhat crude and incoherent at times-but never a Navy Peer.

Secondly-we are discussing politics on an animal thread-WHY? Boards are set up for threads to follow specific topics, yet you posted politics here. Again, Why? You claim to be my senior in 2 things, but appear to be E-1 level-especially posting politics in an "Oh, such a Cutie"thread-I mean way 'off topic'. Response is better when preceded by an "OT", or posted where it is supposed to be-but you specificlly posted here. So explain to me-"as the board, at large"-why you did. Sounds simple, but the board isn't...You're up. Fire away...

I came back here because I understood nothing on the tech thread.

If anyone is looking for action, the Wilders/VB thread seems to still be alive.

First, sorry I went off topic on the animal thread, but I was not the first and I still leaning the ropes.As to the rest, I'm 66 and retired after 19 years at the age of 38. I served on AKA 148 during the Cuban missile crisis, two tour later off Vietnam on CA 148, a cruiser, then two tours at Gitmo, one in Annapolis, a few years at Electronic Technician A and B school and stops in between.
I'm sorry I can't communicate at your level but my Navy GCT was in the top 2% at 73, so you can't be way smarter then I. You need to know that not everyone that disagrees with you politically is automatically one sandwich short of a picnic. The way I'm being dinged down I won't be here long, but would hope my short time here won't be only in defense of my intelligence or patriotism.

re: #161 avanti

Intel or Patriotism doesn't make one an LGF favorite-actual belief and stance does-and you still can be down dinged-But were you medically retired? I don't down ding (tho did once-that 1 needed it), and did actually support you. As far as being smart-there is so much I haven't learned yet, but I'm still trying.

Nope retired normally after 20, a bit early because of early reups. When I was stationed in Annapolis on shore duty, I decided to retire here rather then go to sea again. I've been sponsoring midshipman here most every year.
Here's my latest "kid" that I sponsored at his Ring Dance. He's now married to the gal and in flight school. I loaned him one of my Studebakers.

My latest mid..

re: #50 Bobblehead

that is sweet... ...I wonder how it tastes with kc masterpiece honey barbecue

You just had to link to a site like that didn't you?