Christmas Gift: YouTube Videos in Comments

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Thu Dec 25, 2008 at 6:30 pm PST • Views: 214

Yes, the unthinkable has come to pass, on this Christmas day — you can now embed a YouTube video in a comment, assuming you’re registered and in good standing.

How to do it:

1) Browse to a YouTube video.

2) Copy/paste the web address of the video (shown at the top of your browser window - not the YouTube embed link!) into the comment.

3) The address will be automagically converted into an embedded video in your comment.

Note: there may be bugs. We’ll figure them out.

UPDATE at 12/25/08 7:51:42 pm:

The feature is temporarily disabled while we work out the kinks. Apparently, some browsers get cranky when asked to load a page containing hundreds of embedded videos.

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1 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:30:41pm

Oh My GOD! THIS ROCKS!

2 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:30:58pm

Just testing...

Youtube Video
3 saberry0530  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:31:17pm

Now THAT is going to be cool!

4 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:31:27pm

Not quite ready... almost there...

5 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:32:43pm

Peter Dvorsky sings Carmen

Youtube Video
6 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:33:27pm

Oh. My. Goodness.
How cool is that?

7 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:33:41pm

Kate Smith: "God Bless America"
(let's see if this works)

Youtube Video
8 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:33:44pm

Another test...

Youtube Video
9 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:33:48pm

What's wrong with my font?

10 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:34:11pm

T3h font has gone funky.

11 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:34:16pm

No way! now that's cool.

12 sarah  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:34:21pm

Thanks Charles! You are wonderful!

13 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:34:44pm

WOW! This is GREAT!

14 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:35:17pm

Homer Simpson Joke = 0bama administration policy

Youtube Video
15 SteveC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:35:20pm

re: #9 reine.de.tout

What's wrong with my font?

Ingrown toenail?

Oh, you said FONT... sorry!

16 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:35:49pm
Youtube Video

Awesome feature, thanks Charles
17 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:36:22pm

So, is my font fixed yet?

18 mikalm  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:36:28pm

Test:

Youtube Video
19 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:37:01pm

re: #15 SteveC

Ingrown toenail?

Oh, you said FONT... sorry!

How come your font is OK, and mine is all screwy?

20 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:37:11pm

Thanks Charles!

How about a little Black Hole Sun?

Youtube Video
21 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:37:54pm

re: #14 gmsc

Homer Simpson Joke = 0bama administration policy

OOPS...You cant really QUOTE when the vid is embedded, though...or shouldn't, maybe.

22 Devil's Advocate  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:38:07pm

Yes!

Youtube Video
23 avanti  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:38:41pm

TEST: British got talent


Youtube Video
24 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:13pm

re: #21 Wishing

OOPS...You cant really QUOTE when the vid is embedded, though...or shouldn't, maybe.

Why not?

25 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:23pm
Youtube Video
26 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:28pm

Testing:
An Engineer's Guide to Cats

Youtube Video
27 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:28pm
Youtube Video
28 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:56pm

wow - the comments are ummm wide

29 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:40:01pm

Whoa!

Cool, and easy easy to do!

this is great.

30 jhrhv  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:40:41pm

Cool feature seems to have blown the formating of the page out though.

31 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:40:48pm

Hallelujiah


This is a Holiday Test.

32 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:00pm

*runs from room screaming!*

33 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:03pm

re: #28 summergurl

wow - the comments are ummm wide

The font issue seems to happen on the first line of the comments.

If you hit "enter" and go further into the comments box, your font comes out like normal.

34 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:28pm

re: #18 mikalm

Hey! That is Shemp!

35 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:35pm

BOOB thread...

36 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:36pm

Your text to link...

37 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:38pm

OMG!
This is gonna be A NEW TOY on LGF.
I think I'll come back next year, after the new has worn off.

38 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:52pm

re: #33 reine.de.tout

The font issue seems to happen on the first line of the comments.

If you hit "enter" and go further into the comments box, your font comes out like normal.

It's probably not putting [p][/p] HTML around the first line.

39 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:21pm
Youtube Video
40 SteveC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:26pm

Sweet Home Alabama... by the Red Army Choir!

Youtube Video
41 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:39pm

Hot chick makes pretty squeaks

42 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:54pm

Does the video show in preview? If not, I'm doing something wrong.. /doh!

43 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:54pm

Three is a charm...

/I is can be smart.

44 Dekar  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:43:19pm

test

Youtube Video
45 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:43:27pm
Youtube Video
46 mikalm  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:43:36pm

re: #34 Wishing

Hey! That is Shemp!

Yeah, he did other things besides the Three Stooges. Obviously W.C. Fields thought enough of his talents to put him in his best movies as the bartender -- obviously a key role in anything involving that infamous inebriate.

47 Dekar  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:43:51pm

You can't preview the comment

48 Dekar  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:44:02pm

And now my font is changed FOREVER!

49 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:44:07pm

Wow! you can open numerous You tubes at once and they ALL play!
Thanks Charles. What a wonderful Christmas present!

50 MacGregor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:44:17pm

Great gift Charles! Thanks!
/All smiles here

51 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:44:28pm

...

52 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:44:52pm

Oops, I didn't read the instructions. trying again...
Hot chick makes pretty squeaks...

Youtube Video
53 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:06pm

My video didn't post.

54 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:06pm

re: #4 Charles

does it not take a lot of space?

55 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:21pm

re: #41 Killgore Trout

Hot chick makes pretty squeaks

Um, I was expecting something entirely different.

56 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:25pm
Youtube Video
57 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:38pm

Oops! Didn't read the instructions. Well, poo.

/instructions are for sissies

58 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:56pm

I broke the interweb!

59 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:59pm
Youtube Video
60 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:21pm

re: #58 Killgore Trout

I broke the interweb!

Somebody call Al Gore and have him fix it!

61 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:34pm

re: #38 gclaghorn

It's probably not putting [p][/p] HTML around the first line.

Uh, OK, if you say so. (I have no understanding of what you just said).

62 SteveC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:43pm

re: #58 Killgore Trout

I broke the interweb!

No wonder we can't have nice things!

63 looking closely  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:47:18pm

Merry Christmas!

Youtube Video
64 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:47:21pm

Just wow - Charles.

65 sneezey  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:47:45pm

cool

66 Rancher  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:08pm

Is everyone having fun with this? I'll try it when I'm less full of Christmas cheer.

67 SteveC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:14pm
Youtube Video

Your woman got a Bible?

Yeah! Baby Got BOOK! :)

(She so Holy!)

68 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:20pm
Youtube Video
69 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:22pm

re: #14 gmsc

YOU POSTED THAT?

70 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:37pm

re: #35 Walter L. Newton

BOOB thread...


For Walter:

Youtube Video
71 itellu3times  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:38pm

Hi.

No video here.

72 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:08pm

re: #71 itellu3times

Hi.No video here.

Hola, senor.

73 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:25pm
Youtube Video
74 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:27pm

re: #69 MandyManners

YOU POSTED THAT?

Yep.

75 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:53pm

THANK YOU, CHARLES!

76 Rancher  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:04pm

Romo, you're a stupid dumb @&& &^%$#% *&^!@# bitch!

77 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:08pm

re: #23 avanti

TEST: British got talent


Not a flattering shot though

78 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:18pm

Now we'll never get anything done...

Youtube Video
79 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:33pm

WOW! I guess I'd better post what it is before the video if you want someone to check instead of just scroll by.

80 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:35pm
Youtube Video
81 ted  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:39pm

OMG-d:


Awesome!

82 Salem  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:49pm
Youtube Video
83 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:50pm

What does this do for bandwidth? Is this going to beat your budget all to hell?

84 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:55pm

Charles, comment fonts r changed so much. is this a bug?

85 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:07pm

re: #84 winston06

Charles, comment fonts r changed so much. is this a bug?

It's not a bug! It's a feature!

86 bloodnok  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:11pm

Let's try this out:

Youtube Video
87 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:13pm

re: #23 avanti

TEST: British got talent


Wow! That was tremendous!

88 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:15pm

One day, I'll post the videos of The Kid on his pogo stick.

89 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:28pm
Youtube Video

Test
90 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:44pm

Totally Cool..
I was thinking maybe thumbnailing the Icon

91 Spiny Norman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:52pm

How about posting images?

There's been lots of times I've wanted to post some funny visual gag that said far more than mere typed words...

Or would LGF comment threads start looking too much like Fark?

Not that that's always a bad thing...

92 itellu3times  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:01pm

re: #72 gclaghorn

Hola, senor.

Hola.

Here I am slacking off, and Charles is posting new stuff.

Hola is more my speed.

93 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:11pm
Youtube Video
94 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:23pm
Youtube Video
95 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:35pm

re: #61 reine.de.tout

Uh, OK, if you say so. (I have no understanding of what you just said).


But it sure sounded smart!

96 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:42pm

My phonts now look phunny?

97 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:52:59pm

re: #86 bloodnok

Let's try this out:

If the video owner selects not to have the video embedded, it won't show up.

98 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:00pm
Youtube Video
99 Salem  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:02pm
Youtube Video
100 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:03pm

re: #95 summergurl

But it sure sounded smart!

I is smart.

101 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:24pm

But the video thing is sweetness!

102 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:35pm
Youtube Video

Youtube Video

Youtube Video

Youtube Video

Don't pet this kitty!

/in four part thread abuse majesty

103 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:39pm
Youtube Video
104 Spiny Norman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:53pm

re: #96 sngnsgt

My phonts now look phunny?

Same here. Must be a bug.

105 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:05pm

I wonder if this will work.

[Link: www.trooptube.tv...]

106 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:07pm

re: #61 reine.de.tout

Uh, OK, if you say so. (I have no understanding of what you just said).


Reine - How did you get your links to count that you posted? I've posted links and still nada zip zilch on my profile. What am I doing worng?

107 ted  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:08pm
Youtube Video
108 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:18pm

re: #98 Dustyvet

I did it, i did it...not bad for a 61 year old computer dunce:)

109 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:33pm
Youtube Video
110 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:43pm

Well, I have to say - I do not like it.

I usually open the youtube link in a second browser window and watch while reading additional comments - split screen style side by side. I also add the " &fmt=18 " tag to get high quality and / or stereo.

Don't ding me bro!

111 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:00pm

Damn it. I'm so excited about this new feature that I can't think of any good videos to post.

112 BigMac  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:33pm

I need more power.

113 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:43pm

It'll be here until sometime in early 2009.

Youtube Video
114 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:46pm

re: #106 summergurl

Reine - How did you get your links to count that you posted? I've posted links and still nada zip zilch on my profile. What am I doing worng?

That number only counts link posted in spin off links

115 Spiny Norman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:56:15pm

Uh-oh!

Too many YouTube embeds make Firefox angry...

Page... scrolling... slooowwwlllyyy...

116 bloodnok  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:56:35pm

Charles, just a possible bug to add to the list. If you click on a Lizard avatar while a newfangled YouTube embed is onscreen the profile gets hidden behind the video frame. You can scroll past the vid and see the profile, but it is hidden behind the vid, which does not fade with the rest of the thread.

117 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:56:40pm

HARAM! There was no embedded youtube in the 7th century.

Turn it back!

Or else...

118 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:56:45pm
Youtube Video
119 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:56:50pm
Youtube Video
120 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:57:28pm

re: #85 gclaghorn

how is it so?

121 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:57:36pm

re: #56 Oh no...Sand People!

Who is that that you posted?

122 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:57:42pm

re: #113 MandyManners

It'll be here until sometime in early 2009.

re: #119 gmsc

GMTA!

123 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:57:58pm

re: #114 Neo Con since 9-11

That number only counts link posted in spin off links

ohhh no wonder

124 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:09pm

Two scoops of awesome!

Youtube Video
125 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:13pm
Youtube Video

ahhh memories.

126 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:19pm

re: #120 winston06

how is it so?

Joke. It was first coined by Microsoft in response to public outrage over massive bugs when XP first came out.

127 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:31pm

charles this is slowing down things. just FYI. this is cool though

128 winston06  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:59:12pm

re: #126 gclaghorn

lol... i see

129 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:59:45pm

I know the fonts are looking weird; still some kinks to iron out.

130 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:00:02pm

re: #106 summergurl

Reine - How did you get your links to count that you posted? I've posted links and still nada zip zilch on my profile. What am I doing worng?

It's the links you post in the "spin-off" links that "count" in your profile.
Links you include in a comment don't "count".

131 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:00:24pm

re: #129 Charles

I know the fonts are looking weird; still some kinks to iron out.

I kinda like it.

/The other kids always called me weird

132 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:00:59pm

re: #117 experiencedtraveller

HARAM! There was no embedded youtube in the 7th century.Turn it back!

Or else...

A fatwa on your camels!

/

133 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:01:00pm

re: #125 Bobibutu

ahhh memories.

I remember working for GE in the late 70's and they offered a class on Data Processing and gave you the keypunch cards and taught you the binary code ---lol haven't thought about that in years..

134 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:01:08pm

Ok, gonna try again...

Youtube Video
135 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:01:17pm

Temporarily disabled while the bugs are figured out...

136 sarah  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:01:17pm

Well the only bad part of this wonderful new thing is that when I'm reading it at work, YouTube is blocked so I'll just have blank comments :(

137 avanti  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:01:59pm

re: #87 Wishing

Wow! That was tremendous!

Like that ? Then this wiii touch your heart.


Youtube Video
138 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:07pm

I'm doin' it wrong.

139 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:11pm

re: #102 Killian Bundy


Don't pet this kitty!

/in four part thread abuse majesty

Is that your cat?
She's beautiful - but why were you aggravating her so much?

140 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:38pm

re: #135 Charles

Ah, thanks. I thought I was stupid there for a second.

141 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:42pm

re: #136 sarah

Well the only bad part of this wonderful new thing is that when I'm reading it at work, YouTube is blocked so I'll just have blank comments :(

Charles:

Can an option be added to the account management page to turn off automatic embedding of youtube videos?

Just a suggestion, for lizards like Sarah.

142 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:47pm

re: #138 Killgore Trout

I'm doin' it wrong.

No, I think it's been disabled for debugging.

143 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:03:01pm

re: #130 reine.de.tout

It's the links you post in the "spin-off" links that "count" in your profile.
Links you include in a comment don't "count".

Thanks! Now to go figure out spin off links...

144 bloodnok  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:03:21pm

re: #135 Charles

Temporarily disabled while the bugs are figured out...

Better to have embedded and lost than to have never embedded at all.

145 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:03:49pm
146 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:04pm

To quote IrishRose:

"I think we're overloading Ajax."

147 ted  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:22pm

From the Fabulous Movie "Waking Ned Devine".

Lyrics to The Parting Glass :

Of all the money that e'er I spent
I've spent it in good company
And all the harm that ever I did
Alas it was to none but me
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all

If I had money enough to spend
And leisure to sit awhile
There is a fair maid in the town
That sorely has my heart beguiled
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips
I own she has my heart enthralled
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all

Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had
They're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They'd wish me one more day to stay
But since it falls unto my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be with you all


Youtube Video
148 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:26pm

Phil Harris -- The Preacher and the Bear

Youtube Video
149 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:30pm

re: #145 Iron Fist

YouTube is blocked where I work, too. We can override the block, but IT will come and ask you why you overrode it. Somehow, I don't think they'd buy it as research for my work :-)

Especially not my video of a cat on a roomba.

150 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:47pm

re: #143 summergurl

Thanks! Now to go figure out spin off links...

berry,berry easy.

151 ted  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:18pm
Youtube Video
152 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:32pm

re: #146 gclaghorn

To quote IrishRose:

"I think we're overloading Ajax."

Yeah, we need to watch that . . .

Youtube Video
153 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:51pm

WOW!
The big lizard gives Christmas presents!
Nice! New Toy!

Youtube Video
154 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:06:22pm

That was not the New Feature that I knew...

155 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:06:23pm

re: #58 Killgore Trout

I broke the interweb!

Teh interwebz laugh at you

156 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:06:37pm

re: #124 JammieWearingFool

Two scoops of awesome!


Jammie knows a groove...

157 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:04pm

Good gravy. What is Guitar Hero all about? The Kid has provided a nice list of songs. I can get that elsewhere.

158 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:26pm

re: #133 summergurl

I remember working for GE in the late 70's and they offered a class on Data Processing and gave you the keypunch cards and taught you the binary code ---lol haven't thought about that in years..

Those were the days ... I started with IBM in 63. A bunch of us that were stationed in Asia in the 60s and early 70s - still get together in Laughlin, NV every couple of years.

159 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:44pm
160 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:46pm

re: #155 gclaghorn

Lol.

161 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:47pm

Oh no! Ertha Kitt's passed away...

/sorry if this has already been posted- I'm still reeling from the loss of Bettie Paige

162 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:03pm

re: #154 experiencedtraveller

That was not the New Feature that I knew...

The New Feature is (temporary) only visible to those underneath the bus.

163 jaunte  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:30pm

Here's a good one, after opening presents today:

Benjamin Wallace: Does happiness have a price tag?
 [Link: www.ted.com...]

164 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:34pm

re: #139 reine.de.tout

Is that your cat?

/um, no

165 least  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:40pm

re: #138 Killgore Trout

I'm doin' it wrong.

NOT gonna touch that! ;)

166 itellu3times  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:50pm

re: #135 Charles

Temporarily disabled while the bugs are figured out...

Figure them out? You're not going to negotiate with them bugs, are ya?
/

167 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:54pm

re: #16 Neo Con since 9-11
My nephew is going to LOVE that! He is robot obsessed!

168 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:09:19pm

re: #166 itellu3times

Figure them out? You're not going to negotiate with them bugs, are ya?
/

Do not appease the bugs, Charles!

/

169 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:09:55pm

re: #132 gclaghorn

A fatwa on your camels!

/

Fiend! Those are my wives!

170 sarah  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:16pm

re: #145 Iron Fist

HA! Well, my work blocks a lot of sites. You know being in Insurance you can't have hackers stealing your secrets ;)

171 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:26pm

re: #133 summergurl

I remember working for GE in the late 70's and they offered a class on Data Processing and gave you the keypunch cards and taught you the binary code ---lol haven't thought about that in years..

Do you still remember which machine types you used?

172 swamprat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:29pm
Youtube Video
173 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:32pm

re: #169 experiencedtraveller

Fiend! Those are my wives!

"...and so the islamofascist says, that's no camel, that's my wife!"

174 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:38pm
175 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:52pm

re: #157 MandyManners

Good gravy. What is Guitar Hero all about?

/teaching kids bad habits so they'll never be able to play a real guitar

176 doppelganglander  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:11:12pm

When I click the link, it opens in a new tab, just like it always has. Am I doing something wrong?

177 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:11:32pm

Like many other Christmas toys, will this new feature become another unused toy after the novelty wears off?
Or are we all turning into "vidiots"?

/relax...take a soma...

178 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:12:10pm

re: #175 Killian Bundy

/teaching kids bad habits so they'll never be able to play a real guitar

I'm a fucking idiot.

179 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:12:52pm

re: #162 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I think when you spread the New Feature around it's good for everybody.

180 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:13:58pm

re: #178 MandyManners

I've wondered if Guitar Hero and similar games is increasing the number of kids taking music lessons.

181 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:14:01pm

If you reload the page, the font display problems should now be fixed...

182 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:14:05pm

re: #177 IslandLibertarian

Like many other Christmas toys, will this new feature become another unused toy after the novelty wears off?
Or are we all turning into "vidiots"?

/relax...take a soma...

I enjoy Soma Cubes myself, but I've never found them all that relaxing.

183 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:14:30pm

Testing...

Youtube Video
184 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:12pm

Ok, I'll try again...

Youtube Video
185 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:36pm

re: #183 Charles

Testing...

The system works!

186 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:41pm

Yipeee! I did it right this time.

187 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:43pm

re: #183 Charles

It works as per it's design.

188 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:16:15pm

re: #153 Floral Giraffe

WOW!
The big lizard gives Christmas presents!
Nice! New Toy!


And you thought your stocking was empty!

189 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:16:48pm
Youtube Video

/Communication Breakdown

190 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:17:20pm

re: #171 Bobibutu

Do you still remember which machine types you used?


shoot no - remember it was the 70's ---

191 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:18:04pm
Youtube Video
192 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:18:14pm

re: #186 Killgore Trout

Yipeee! I did it right this time.

almost wish you hadn't

wait...I'm startin to feel it!

193 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:18:29pm

re: #190 summergurl

shoot no - remember it was the 70's ---

If you remember the '70s, you weren't there.
;)

194 WriterMom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:19:07pm

Is having the video embedded going to slow the hamsters down?

195 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:19:20pm

This is the weirdest video I've ever seen.

It was filmed as a car commercial, but a ghostly mist appears hovering over the car just as it comes out from behind the trees at the bottom of the hill.

If you turn up the volume, you can hear it, too.

And make sure to get real close to the screen so you can see it.

Youtube Video
196 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:19:44pm

re: #175 Killian Bundy

/teaching kids bad habits so they'll never be able to play a real guitar


Yeah jury still out over here on Wii...

"We" will not have to go outside.

"We" won't be playing real games anymore like bowling, etc...

197 doppelganglander  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:19:45pm

Much better after I reloaded. This is a great feature! Thanks, Charles.

198 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:20:15pm
Youtube Video

Youtube Video

/I dares ya!

199 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:20:32pm

I may have to put some kind of limit on the number of videos per thread, because each one goes out and hits the YouTube servers, and there's clearly a performance hit.

200 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:20:40pm

re: #190 summergurl

shoot no - remember it was the 70's ---

;-) You folks just wanted to get the job done ... my job was to install and maintain your toys so your jobs did get done.

201 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:20:52pm

re: #191 gmsc

...and now, the sequel:

Youtube Video
202 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:21:17pm

President Rush Limbaugh and Vice President Ann Coulter (Part I):

Youtube Video

Part II:

Youtube Video

/we can dream, can't we?

203 WriterMom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:22:00pm

I think it's cool, but I like teh LGF snappy commentary more than yoo toob.

204 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:22:20pm

re: #192 albusteve

Ya got to feel the tablas. There's curry in your veins somewhere...

Youtube Video
205 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:22:25pm

re: #182 gmsc

I enjoy Soma Cubes myself, but I've never found them all that relaxing.

A gramme is better than a damn.
...the non-wooden variety...

206 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:23:13pm
Youtube Video
207 swamprat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:23:48pm
Youtube Video
208 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:05pm

re: #195 gclaghorn

Ha! Your vid goes great with Killian Bundy's #189.

209 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:05pm

Modern day warrior...

Youtube Video
210 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:18pm

Charles:
You sure you ain't Santa?

Youtube Video
211 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:30pm

re: #205 IslandLibertarian

A gramme is better than a damn.
...the non-wooden variety...

You mean the plastic versions?

212 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:46pm

Charles, I am beginning to feel unworthy.
You do one hell of alto for the lizards, thank you.

213 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:55pm

re: #156 albusteve

Timing's everything. Was the last song I heard in the truck on the way home and was still in my head. That album never gets old.

214 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:25:17pm

Alot/pimf

215 HelloDare  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:25:48pm

Embeded YouTube videos?
How does that help Michelle's children?

216 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:26:10pm

re: #180 Killgore Trout

I've wondered if Guitar Hero and similar games is increasing the number of kids taking music lessons.

Beats me.

217 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:26:49pm

A fire broke out in Jesse Jackson Jr's house today.

I guess the shredder wasn't good enough..

What's burning?

218 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:27:05pm

re: #195 gclaghorn

And make sure to get real close to the screen so you can see it.

May you rot in the HOTTEST part of Hell for THAT!
/
LOL!
(-:

219 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:27:37pm

re: #218 pre-Boomer Marine brat

May you rot in the HOTTEST part of Hell for THAT!
/
LOL!
(-:

Bwahahahaha!

220 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:27:53pm

re: #206 gclaghorn

For Al Gore:

Youtube Video

(Above is part 1 of 6. Full video is 50 minutes long. The remaining parts can be found here.)

221 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:28:19pm

I'm hoping that once the novelty wears off, the embedded videos will be more of an accent than a deluge, if you know what I'm sayin'.

222 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:28:52pm

re: #219 gclaghorn

Bwahahahaha!

#%$@&^#$@%#$@)!
:D

223 itellu3times  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:29:26pm

Just having the thread open in my IE6 browser takes 80% of a 2.4ghz single-core CPU, plus 250mb RAM.

224 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:29:40pm

re: #221 Charles

I'm hoping that once the novelty wears off, the embedded videos will be more of an accent than a deluge, if you know what I'm sayin'.

So, this is a permanent new feature?

I figured you were just doing this for Christmas day.

225 noraono  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:29:46pm

re: #198 Killian Bundy

and TOM CRUISE!

One of my all time favorites.

226 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:29pm
Youtube Video
227 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:37pm

re: #211 gmsc

You mean the plastic versions?


One cubic centimetre cures ten gloomy sentiments.
closer, but still a bit difficult to swallow...

228 Salem  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:42pm
Youtube Video
229 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:45pm

re: #26 reine.de.tout

An Engineer's Guide to Cats

Reine, This is THE best cat vid !
LOL

230 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:54pm

Try that again:

Youtube Video
231 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:11pm

re: #221 Charles

The weekend drinking threads might still be a problem.

232 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:25pm
Youtube Video

I visited here in the 60s three times - if you ever get the chance - go.

233 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:25pm

TEST
Hopefully this will be a link only.

234 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:27pm
Youtube Video
235 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:31pm
Youtube Video

A Quick One ... that runs 7:41...

236 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:36pm

I just have to try this.

Youtube Video


And if this is a wasted try, I still get to wish lizards a happy Holiday!

237 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:37pm

re: #221 Charles

I'm hoping that once the novelty wears off, the embedded videos will be more of an accent than a deluge, if you know what I'm sayin'.

yeah, just like Pandora's box...

238 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:38pm

re: #221 Charles

I'm hoping that once the novelty wears off, the embedded videos will be more of an accent than a deluge, if you know what I'm sayin'.


Apparently there was some pent-up demand...

239 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:38pm

re: #230 gmsc

You can find the remaining part of this video at:

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

240 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:15pm

Damn thats just too damned easy. ;)

241 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:16pm

re: #228 Salem

Upding! My favorite MST3K short!

"Can you identify this bucket full of your brother?" - ROTFLMAO!

242 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:20pm
Youtube Video

[Link: www.youtube.com:80...]

/one is not like the other

243 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:28pm

re: #226 gclaghorn

NO G'DAMN WAY!
I AIN'T CLICKIN' ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR #^@%#$@ VIDEOS!
*grumble bitch*

/ ... :D

244 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:33:07pm

re: #230 gmsc

Remaining parts of the video available here!

245 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:33:35pm

re: #136 sarah

They block the You Tube URL itself where I work, but embedded You Tube videos in other "allowed" web sites still work. Could this be a way around that filter/net nanny?

246 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:02pm

This one's for the hamsters!

Youtube Video
247 DistantThunder  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:08pm

The Way I Am cover (I love her voice in this)

Youtube Video
248 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:39pm

re: #229 notutopia

An Engineer's Guide to Cats

Reine, This is THE best cat vid !
LOL

Yes, I never get tired of it.

249 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:43pm

re: #221 Charles

I'm hoping that once the novelty wears off, the embedded videos will be more of an accent than a deluge, if you know what I'm sayin'.

Just wait until the usual crowd shuffles in here and sees what you've done with the place. There's going to be no stopping them.

Speaking of, is there a way to actually set an option so that those who don't want to see the videos can turn them off (leaving the link to them if they so choose)?

250 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:49pm

What hath science wrought?

251 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:52pm

We may need a Youtube lizard lounge.

252 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:35:39pm

I closed and reopened LGF (IE7) and my fonts look fine.

253 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:36:08pm

Charles, please check your e-mail. I may have found a bug.

254 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:36:55pm

This is really cool, and this thread is really fun, but damn if it's not killing my computer.

255 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:37:46pm

re: #249 lawhawk

Just wait until the usual crowd shuffles in here and sees what you've done with the place. There's going to be no stopping them.

Speaking of, is there a way to actually set an option so that those who don't want to see the videos can turn them off (leaving the link to them if they so choose)?

Oh, wait just one dadgum minute!
Are you saying those of us here now are not the usual crowd?
What are we then?

256 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:37:59pm

Let's try this again . . .

[Link: www.youtube.com:80...]

Youtube Video

/one is not like the other

257 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:38:31pm
258 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:38:45pm

re: #249 lawhawk

Just wait until the usual crowd shuffles in here and sees what you've done with the place. There's going to be no stopping them.

Speaking of, is there a way to actually set an option so that those who don't want to see the videos can turn them off (leaving the link to them if they so choose)?

excellent idea...my eyes are overbaked already (party poopa)

259 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:39:18pm

re: #254 gclaghorn

This is really cool, and this thread is really fun, but damn if it's not killing my computer.

Me too.

Mac
Safari
OS X 10.4.11

Things are real glitchy.

260 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:39:18pm
Youtube Video


Youtube Video
261 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:39:34pm

re: #257 Iron Fist

We're the usual suspects...

where were you on the night of the 25th?...

262 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:39:45pm
Youtube Video

Well, this will never get old...

263 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:40:34pm

re: #257 Iron Fist

We're the usual suspects...

LOL!
Guess you're right.
All things considered - I would much rather be an interesting suspect, than just a run-of-the-mill part of the "usual crowd".

264 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:41:02pm

Great way to burn stuff in and see where the limits are. Impressive.

265 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:41:04pm

New comments button freezing up. Just getting only 1/2 a revolution of the spinning circle of death. Anybody else?

266 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:41:09pm

Let's give this a try...

ADF - Black and White

Youtube Video
267 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:41:31pm

re: #265 Bubblehead II

New comments button freezing up. Just getting only 1/2 a revolution of the spinning circle of death. Anybody else?

Same. Computer is near a complete standstill.

268 Salem  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:42:00pm

This is going to overwhelm a lot of computers. My videos have already stopped playing.

269 WriterMom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:42:20pm

re: #249 lawhawk

Heh. I resemble that remark.

270 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:42:47pm

re: #267 gclaghorn

Same. Computer is near a complete standstill.

Safari OSX 10.5.6 - a little shaky on new comments loading. But running OK.

271 uncc_compman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:42:49pm

House lights choreographed to TSO's Wizards in Winter.

Youtube Video
272 WriterMom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:08pm

My comments are typing out so slow..I can't run this thread.

273 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:11pm

re: #266 Jimmah

So why didn't that work?

274 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:22pm

OK, if I might I ask 2 questions?
What does this do to the bandwith fees so we hit the tip jar, on a per video basis?
And, how would I link an imbeded YouTube video to email it to someone, if I didn't know what it was called?

THANK YOU!

275 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:29pm

dont get me wrong...this feature is certainly cool...like browsing the YouTube store at the mall...a bit unsubtle for me...maybe if I use my RayBans...

276 stevieray  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:34pm

This is a fun idea, but it kills my PC. My desktop can't handle the load -- not too surprising as it only had 512 MB RAM. The scroll doesn't work at all, and even clicking the slider bar on the side has a three or four second delay.

I'm trying my laptop now, and it's only marginally better -- even though it has 2 GB RAM.

Gonna try IE8 beta next, maybe its the FF that can't handle the load.

277 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:44pm

re: #271 uncc_compman

House lights choreographed to TSO's Wizards in Winter.

Dammit. And here I thought my blinking outdoor tree lights were cool.

278 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:58pm

re: #270 Bobibutu

Safari OSX 10.5.6 - a little shaky on new comments loading. But running OK.

And DSL - MacBook Pro 2.33 GHz

279 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:58pm

re: #249 lawhawk

So what you're saying is we're the unusual crowd?

280 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:44:20pm

re: #270 Bobibutu

Safari OSX 10.5.6 - a little shaky on new comments loading. But running OK.

Same here - and it's running fine! Although a mid-2008 model iMac doesn't hurt, either.

281 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:44:31pm

Have to hit refresh after hitting the new comments button or posting a new message. Browser problem Charles?

282 miamitech  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:44:53pm
Youtube Video

test :-)
283 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:02pm

re: #272 WriterMom

My comments are typing out so slow..I can't run this thread.

Yes, for only 273 comments, it's running REALLY slow.

284 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:07pm
285 Sunlight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:09pm

How cool is this! Thanks, Charles!

Youtube Video
286 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:12pm

This may not be the most useful gift I received for Christmas, but its damned sure the coolest, Thanks Charles.

287 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:18pm

Awesome performance of Va Piensero. From Verdi's Nabucco.

Youtube Video
288 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:45:52pm

re: #137 avanti

Like that ? Then this wiii touch your heart.


Sweet joy!

289 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:46:09pm
Youtube Video
290 iam7545  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:46:29pm

Oy Vey - such a genius Charles -

Thanks for the best blog site anywhere!

291 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:46:49pm
Youtube Video

Youtube Video

Youtube Video

/okay, I'm done for now

292 solomonpanting  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:46:52pm
Youtube Video
293 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:12pm

Can anyone view a video to be posted in preview?

294 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:15pm

I'm copying the addy from my browser and pasting it into the comment but it's just giving me the old style link.

295 ratherdashing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:21pm

Darlene Love on Letterman (2005)

Youtube Video
296 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:47pm

Swapped computers - same DSL line - Win XP - Toshiba 2.6 GHz - Hangin' in there - a slight shakeyness on new comments.

297 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:51pm

re: #290 iam7545

Oy Vey - such a genius Charles -

Thanks for the best blog site anywhere!

Libtards heads are exploding everywhere!

298 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:47:57pm

Looks like it's been turned off.

299 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:48:08pm
Youtube Video
300 J.S.  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:48:28pm

Sooo, this means if someone chose not to be anonymous...(at least in terms of appearance)...one could up-load a video, etc. (?)...interesting...(like that CNN I-report)...

301 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:48:31pm

re: #255 reine.de.tout

I'm referring to all those users who are normally around on a typical weekday, but aren't because of the holiday. Then again, I am Keyser Soze... but keep it quiet... I'm incognito. :)

302 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:48:47pm

re: #294 Jimmah

I'm copying the addy from my browser and pasting it into the comment but it's just giving me the old style link.

Don't highlight any text. Just "paste" the you-tube link into a blank spot in the comment field.

303 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:01pm

It was a good show. If used relevantly and sparingly in the future this could be spiffy.

304 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:06pm
Youtube Video
305 Charles Johnson  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:14pm

OK, I'm disabling this crazy feature while the kinks get worked out. Some kind of limit on number of videos per thread is going to be necessary, to prevent browser stun.

306 Sunlight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:27pm

Yahoo! The spinning circle!

It could take a few days to get through all these lovely videos!

307 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:42pm

re: #301 lawhawk

I'm referring to all those users who are normally around on a typical weekday, but aren't because of the holiday. Then again, I am Keyser Soze... but keep it quiet... I'm incognito. :)

You're in cognito?

308 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:43pm

re: #280 gmsc

Same here - and it's running fine! Although a mid-2008 model iMac doesn't hurt, either.

Very frikkin' impressive. We've come a long way baby!

309 steve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:48pm

Merry Christmas

His Favorite Christmas Story

310 solomonpanting  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:56pm

re: #301 lawhawk

I'm incognito.

How does cognito feel about that?

311 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:57pm
Youtube Video

Geez, I think I last saw this on Don Kirschner.

312 experiencedtraveller  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:50:19pm

re: #293 sngnsgt

Can anyone view a video to be posted in preview?

I can't.

313 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:50:41pm

This isn't a youtube video, but whatever (this is for you, pBMb!):

Liveleak Video
314 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:50:43pm

re: #296 Bobibutu

Swapped computers - same DSL line - Win XP - Toshiba 2.6 GHz - Hangin' in there - a slight shakeyness on new comments.

And that was with Explorer ...

315 ratherdashing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:51:30pm

re: #305 Charles

OK, I'm disabling this crazy feature while the kinks get worked out. Some kind of limit on number of videos per thread is going to be necessary, to prevent browser stun.

Everybody... outa the pool!

316 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:51:34pm

re: #310 solomonpanting

How does cognito feel about that?

Let us not tempt fate - huh?

/

317 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:51:45pm

Charles:

What about limiting the actual embed to registered users?

318 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:00pm

Old School.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings "100 Days, 100 Nights"

319 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:09pm

re: #315 ratherdashing

Everybody... outa the pool!

What good is having a YouTube thread if only the adults are allowed to swim?
;)

320 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:16pm

re: #305 Charles

OK, I'm disabling this crazy feature while the kinks get worked out. Some kind of limit on number of videos per thread is going to be necessary, to prevent browser stun.

You had to know an onslaught was coming.

321 stevieray  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:44pm

Works much better on IE8... scrolls fine, loads fine, new comment work fine.

But this is on my laptop w/ 2 GB... now I'll try the old, underpowered desktop w/ IE8.

322 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:53:04pm

more power Mr Scott!

323 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:53:29pm

re: #302 reine.de.tout

Don't highlight any text. Just "paste" the you-tube link into a blank spot in the comment field.

Exactly what I was doing. It's not working. I'm on the uk youtube; links start with [Link: uk.youtube.com...] - I wonder if that is the problem.

324 steve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:53:46pm

re: #322 albusteve

more power Mr Scott!

I canna not do it captin!

325 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:54:26pm

re: #322 albusteve

more power Mr Scott!


Captain, the hamsters eese giving it all they got!

326 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:54:49pm

re: #305 Charles

OK, I'm disabling this crazy feature while the kinks get worked out. Some kind of limit on number of videos per thread is going to be necessary, to prevent browser stun.

whew!...it's only a scratch Charles...

327 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:54:51pm

re: #317 gclaghorn

Charles:

What about limiting the actual embed to registered users?

There are too many of us and not a very ruley bunch

328 steve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:55:17pm

re: #325 DEZes

Put in the ones with four legs.

329 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:55:56pm

re: #327 Bobibutu

There are too many of us and not a very ruley bunch

Looking at the stats right now:

Now Online: 1,481
Logged in: 164

If the actual embed were only turned on for logged in users, that would definitely help smooth things out.

330 Happy Fun Ball  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:30pm

re: #305 Charles

OK, I'm disabling this crazy feature while the kinks get worked out. Some kind of limit on number of videos per thread is going to be necessary, to prevent browser stun.

How about a limit on the number of times a certain poster can embed a video, maybe to 1 or 2?

331 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:32pm

re: #317 gclaghorn

Ummm. Registered users are the only ones who can post.

332 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:49pm

re: #285 Sunlight

How cool is this! Thanks, Charles!

=related

Who sang that? Title pls?

333 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:51pm

re: #328 steve

Put in the ones with four legs.


Four legged hamsters in Star Trek?
Let me think about that. ;)

334 Who Watches the Watchmen?  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:51pm

Merry Christmas! It's nice to see the tree in the header again.

335 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:57:04pm

Christmas dinner from scratch

/links work just as well as embedded videos

336 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:57:23pm

re: #320 JammieWearingFool

You had to know an onslaught was coming.

New toy.
We had to play.

337 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:57:39pm

re: #331 Bubblehead II

Ummm. Registered users are the only ones who can post.

No, I meant that the actual video would only show up for logged in lizards. For the lurkers, it would just be a link.

338 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:57:47pm

So, with 4gb on my dell, FF3x is churning my computer processing capabilities something furious. 51% of cpu and 646,000k of memory. Jeez...

Captain, I'm giving it all she's got and she can't take it much longer /scotty!

339 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:07pm

re: #323 Jimmah

Exactly what I was doing. It's not working. I'm on the uk youtube; links start with [Link: uk.youtube.com...] - I wonder if that is the problem.

Could be, plus apparently it's been disabled now, maybe you made your attempt after it was disabled.

340 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:09pm

And then there are still shots...

341 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:48pm

When I win the lottery Charles - I promise to provide you with computer power to exceed and always have more room for your skills to expand.

Hat's off dude.

342 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:54pm

ahahahaha!...that was fun...I dig rolly coasters...whooshing around!...people sceaming!...slow downnn!...fasterrr!...AHHH! WE"RE ALL GONNA DIE!

343 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:04pm

re: #331 Bubblehead II

That's what I was going to say. /?

344 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:24pm

re: #343 sngnsgt

That's what I was going to say. /?

See my #337.

345 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:29pm

re: #331 Bubblehead II

Ummm. Registered users are the only ones who can post.

I think the meaning is akin to avatars in that only logged in users can see them. Do the same with the Youtube vids.

346 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:51pm

re: #337 gclaghorn

I Think I have to agree with Killian Links work just fine.

347 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:00:05pm

re: #337 gclaghorn

I see your point, good thing my hair covers it.

348 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:01:08pm

re: #339 reine.de.tout

Could be, plus apparently it's been disabled now, maybe you made your attempt after it was disabled.

I think it must be the uk thing. I saw vids successfully embedded after my failed attempt, so it wasn't disabled at that time.

349 Sunlight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:01:16pm

re: #332 Wishing

Who sang that? Title pls?

The Idan Raichel project - chalomot shel aherim

Youtube Video

He has a new album out.
[Link: www.israel-music.com...]

But it isn't on itunes yet. I might just go ahead and order the cd... I have his other cds and they are fabulous.

350 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:02:04pm

re: #345 Oh no...Sand People!

What was the Hebrew song you posted, title and artist pls?

351 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:02:30pm

re: #349 Sunlight

The Idan Raichel project - chalomot shel aherim
[Link: www.youtube.com...] =related

He has a new album out.
[Link: www.israel-music.com...] within_walls/

But it isn't on itunes yet. I might just go ahead and order the cd... I have his other cds and they are fabulous.

TY TY! beautiful!

352 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:04:25pm

This is excellent:

People are not animals! (and evolution never happened)

353 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:04:27pm

Hmmm... how about this Charles - don't know if it is workable or not, but how about making the only the last linked youtube comment viewed, with the rest remaining links. As items are refreshed, only the most recent becomes an embed (or would this require too much computing power on your end to query databases to ensure that such a system worked?) and the previously visible embed becomes nothing but a regular link. That way, everyone who has posting privileges can get the embeds...

354 Sunlight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:04:33pm

re: #351 Wishing

TY TY! beautiful!

I'm "wishing" Idan would come to the U.S. in concert. And if he and his band do, I would love for them to come out west into flyover country!

355 The Sanity Inspector  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:04:37pm

A Christmas message of love to my family and ancestors:

Youtube Video

Hope everyone here had a great holiday.

356 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:04:38pm

re: #349 Sunlight

The Idan Raichel project - chalomot shel aherim
[Link: www.youtube.com...] =related

He has a new album out.
[Link: www.israel-music.com...] within_walls/

But it isn't on itunes yet. I might just go ahead and order the cd... I have his other cds and they are fabulous.

Dreams of the End, or Dreams of the Last Things, is name of song, I believe, in English.

357 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:05:15pm

Should I wish lizards sweet dreams of sugar plums?
Or chocolate covered ants?
Ah hell, Merry Christmas and sweet dreams.

358 Semi Cartman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:06:33pm

Browser stun? hmmm. IE7 here, didn't croak when feature was enabled. A Christmas Miracle perhaps.

359 Dave Brown  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:06:35pm

If and when this YouTube gizmo works, my first candidate for viewing would be this amazing video of Eartha Kitt singing "I Want To Be Evil":

Youtube Video

Ms Kitt passed away today at the age of 81.

Man, was she the cutest imp back in 1962!

Farewell Eartha.

360 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:07:40pm

Cool idea, Charles. But was there a reason you thought it was necessary or are you trying out some code for someone else. It's cool, but I don't think I'd miss it if you took it away.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

361 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:07:44pm

Trivia ...

Back in the 60s a software co. advertised for programmers - their ad went something like this:

If you can take 10,000 lines of code and reduce it to 8,000 and still have it run - mail us your resume.

To 7,000 - send a telegram.

To 6,000 - call.

To 5,000 - call collect.

362 broomer  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:07:57pm

#354

He did. Was in L.A. and Rochester NY during the summer.

363 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:08:03pm

re: #352 Jimmah

I should have pointed out for the benefit of those who don't actually end up clicking on that link that the video is a satire of creationist responses to evidence for evolution.

364 stevieray  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:08:07pm

re: #338 lawhawk

So, with 4gb on my dell, FF3x is churning my computer processing capabilities something furious. 51% of cpu and 646,000k of memory. Jeez...

Captain, I'm giving it all she's got and she can't take it much longer /scotty!


Sounds like FF was using 100% of one side of your dual cores.

365 DistantThunder  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:08:09pm

More eggnog for the hamsters.

366 Learned Mother of Zion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:08:13pm

I hope everyone had as great a holiday as I just had! The whole family was here in L.A (excluding 3 of my kids who could not make it due to living in Israel, Russia, and just having new baby) to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday!

Daddy is so happy.

367 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:09:03pm

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all. We just watched "The Dark Knight", the first Batman movie I've seen, and all I can say about Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is WOW! If he doesn't win the best supporting actor Oscar I'll know they're fixed.
I'd never heard of him until his unfortunate death. He reminded of a young Jack Nicholson (Interestingly, who I read also played the Joker). What talent the guy had.

368 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:09:46pm

re: #364 stevieray

That would be quite the trick, since this is a single processor machine I'm working on. :)

369 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:09:56pm

re: #366 Alouette

I hope everyone had as great a holiday as I just had! The whole family was here in L.A (excluding 3 of my kids who could not make it due to living in Israel, Russia, and just having new baby) to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday!

Daddy is so happy.

Awww! That's nice.

370 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:10:59pm

Would a daily personal allowance-example 5 embedded links - be workable?

371 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:11:28pm

re: #366 Alouette

I hope everyone had as great a holiday as I just had! The whole family was here in L.A (excluding 3 of my kids who could not make it due to living in Israel, Russia, and just having new baby) to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday!

Daddy is so happy.

It's ok, there's always his 100th B-Day for you all to get together again! : )

372 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:11:56pm

If a limit per thread is going to be imposed, maybe make it a proportional limit? Like 3 embeds for every 100 comments?

373 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:12:09pm

re: #352 Jimmah

I hope you just forgot to add an sarc tag to that.

374 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:09pm

BTW, I've noticed LGF never gets mentioned in the lists of best designed blogs. I've never seen a blog with ajaxed comments, etc. but LGF never gets mentioned. In fact when I look at the blogs praised for design I'm mystified by what people think is so fantastic. What am I missing?

375 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:23pm

re: #335 Killian Bundy

yeeesh!

376 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:40pm

re: #334 Who Watches the Watchmen?

Merry Christmas! It's nice to see the tree in the header again.

Yeah I thought it was very cool to see too

377 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:43pm

re: #374 Killgore Trout

BTW, I've noticed LGF never gets mentioned in the lists of best designed blogs. I've never seen a blog with ajaxed comments, etc. but LGF never gets mentioned. In fact when I look at the blogs praised for design I'm mystified by what people think is so fantastic. What am I missing?

They tend to lean far left maybe?

378 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:52pm

re: #374 Killgore Trout

BTW, I've noticed LGF never gets mentioned in the lists of best designed blogs. I've never seen a blog with ajaxed comments, etc. but LGF never gets mentioned. In fact when I look at the blogs praised for design I'm mystified by what people think is so fantastic. What am I missing?

And the DailyKos is the fugliest blog I've ever seen. Orange? Who the fuck picked that color? How does Markos win "Best Designed" contests and "best blog" contests?

379 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:14:22pm

re: #363 Jimmah

So you did forget the sarc tag.

380 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:14:22pm

re: #370 Jimmah

Would a daily personal allowance-example 5 embedded links - be workable?

A personal quota is a really good idea, of course lizards lay lots of eggs.
And we have lots of lizards, we may have to think monthly.
But thats just my 2 cents.

381 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:14:35pm

re: #370 Jimmah

Would a daily personal allowance-example 5 embedded links - be workable?

Good thot but not narrow enough - still could overload in a frenzy - i.e., Fri nite drinking/boob thread.

382 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:16:17pm

re: #373 Bubblehead II

I hope you just forgot to add an sarc tag to that.

It doesn't need a sarc tag - it really is excellent - but it's a satire of the views that it purpotedly promotes. I should have made that clear though especially given that most people will see it but not actually watch it to find that out.

383 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:16:30pm

Saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" tonight. I (personally) thought it was fantastic.

I don't know how Kate Blanchett does it. She is as beautiful as she wants to be.

384 [deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:16:33pm
385 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:16:49pm

Best Blog Design
Scroll through the comments...Are there any well designed blogs in there?

386 JacksonTn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:17:02pm

Good Christmas evening Lizards ...

Posting from a motel in Koenesha, WI ...drove here today to pick up equipment ...I was prepared for all snow conditions (inside of truck I have every emergency anything known to man except a tow truck) ...but was I ever surprised at how beautiful the weather was on the trip which took about 10 hours ...

There is much snow left here from the storms of the past few days ...to all Lizards who live in northern states ...I salute you ...so far I have slipped on my butt three times on ice ...slid my truck sideways on an off street ...took a wrong turn (even tho I do have GPS) and ended up in neighborhood where streets not plowed ...got stuck for 15 minutes in front of someones house ...

I guess one look at my license plate told them all they needed to know ...about the person stuck in the snow in front of their house ...

I hope everyone had a great day today!

387 stevieray  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:17:16pm

re: #368 lawhawk

That would be quite the trick, since this is a single processor machine I'm working on. :)

Oops! Just a guess on my part! I didn't know there were 4 gig pcs with single processors.

388 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:17:23pm

re: #383 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" tonight. I (personally) thought it was fantastic.

I don't know how Kate Blanchett does it. She is as beautiful as she wants to be.

I thought she stole the movie.

389 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:17:26pm

re: #378 gclaghorn

And the nested comments are impossible to follow, I've been trying for years.

390 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:17:34pm

Has anyone seen Despereaux yet?

391 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:18:12pm

re: #386 JacksonTn

You in a Holiday Inn Express? Hmmm?

392 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:18:19pm

re: #355 The Sanity Inspector

Simply Beautiful!

393 DistantThunder  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:18:36pm

re: #378 gclaghorn

And the DailyKos is the fugliest blog I've ever seen. Orange? Who the fuck picked that color? How does Markos win "Best Designed" contests and "best blog" contests?

Blinded by hatred the left cannot bring themselves to be honest. It is part of their pattern of self-betrayal to lie to themselves over the smallest things:

Obama is healthier than president Bush.
Obama is most honest, most ethical...

Theh left literally cannot tell up from down and good from bad - they are so messed up.

394 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:18:50pm

re: #389 Killgore Trout

And the nested comments are impossible to follow, I've been trying for years.

Far be it from me to question a liberal's idea of aesthetic design.

/

395 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:18:51pm

Some asshole is stuck in the snow outside my house revving his engine like crazy hoping a miracle will get him moving again. In a few minutes I'll go miracle him, he's starting to piss me off.

396 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:01pm

re: #383 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" tonight. I (personally) thought it was fantastic.

I don't know how Kate Blanchett does it. She is as beautiful as she wants to be.


Thanks for the review - am a little gun shy about picking movies since I just picked 7 Pounds and thought it was not a 4 star movie but a stretched 2 star -

397 grassrootsrally  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:14pm

Hi and Merry Christmas, again!

398 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:20pm

re: #395 Killgore Trout

It's a Christmas Miracle!

399 JacksonTn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:29pm

re: #395 Killgore Trout

Some asshole is stuck in the snow outside my house revving his engine like crazy hoping a miracle will get him moving again. In a few minutes I'll go miracle him, he's starting to piss me off.

Killgore ...I swear I am in Wisconsin ...

400 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:44pm

re: #395 Killgore Trout

Some asshole is stuck in the snow outside my house revving his engine like crazy hoping a miracle will get him moving again. In a few minutes I'll go miracle him, he's starting to piss me off.

Tell him I said Merry Christmas.

;)

401 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:51pm

Arlington Christmas Wreath Project

402 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:58pm

re: #397 grassrootsrally

Hi and Merry Christmas, again!

Heyas grass! How are you tonight? Enjoy the Holiday?

403 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:19pm

re: #394 gclaghorn

Far be it from me to question a liberal's idea of aesthetic design.

/


Liberals have ideas?

404 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:21pm

re: #397 grassrootsrally

Hi and Merry Christmas, again!

Did you have a groovy festivus, grass?

405 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:27pm

re: #382 Jimmah

I watched it, but my satire meter is broken when it comes to these people. (id'rs) and what they purport to be "science".

406 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:40pm

re: #360 Noam Sayin'

Cool idea, Charles. But was there a reason you thought it was necessary or are you trying out some code for someone else. It's cool, but I don't think I'd miss it if you took it away.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

I agree, using links you can just copy/paste the video title. It works just as well.

/the Scooter People Song

407 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:44pm

re: #403 DEZes

Liberals have ideas?

I can count them all on one hand.

408 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:46pm

re: #390 Wishing

I believe I have.. under a slightly different name.

409 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:21:51pm

re: #403 DEZes

Liberals have ideas?

Yes. Lots of them, and they're all stupid on stilts.

410 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:21:56pm

re: #407 gclaghorn

I can count them all on one hand.

All I need is a zipper. ;)

411 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:22:26pm

re: #403 DEZes

Liberals have ideas?

Yep. Recycled ones.

412 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:22:48pm

re: #350 Wishing

What was the Hebrew song you posted, title and artist pls?

Hebrew song?

The song I am guessing you are referring to is 'Sanvean', sung by Lisa Gerrard while as part of the group "Dead Can Dance". I looked forever for a translation of it and could never figure out the language...then I found out it really wasn't.

She doesn't sing in an actual language. She made it up and she refers to it as glossolalia. This is the most emotion striking music I have ever come across. Hands down my favorite music and artist of all time.

413 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:22:51pm

re: #395 Killgore Trout

It's always amazed me how people think that using their tires to create a highly polished divot is somehow better than finding something to create some friction between their tires and the ground.

414 The Sanity Inspector  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:22:59pm

re: #366 Alouette

I hope everyone had as great a holiday as I just had! The whole family was here in L.A (excluding 3 of my kids who could not make it due to living in Israel, Russia, and just having new baby) to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday!

Daddy is so happy.

Congratulations to him and you both!

415 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:23:13pm

re: #385 Killgore Trout

Nothing particular jumping out of them. In fact, some of them make my amateur blogging efforts look downright expert.

416 grassrootsrally  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:23:25pm

re: #402 Wishing

Yeah, Wishing, Turned out nice! Food, people, still some people to see on Sunday! So, I'm fortunate! You?

417 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:23:28pm

re: #411 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Yep. Recycled ones.


Oh yeah, hopey changy retreads. :)

418 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:23:37pm

re: #408 lawhawk

I believe I have.. under a slightly different name.

Actually, I saw the trailer a few months ago and it looked really cute, was hoping to hear some reveiws.

419 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:23:55pm

re: #413 Noam Sayin'

It's always amazed me how people think that using their tires to create a highly polished divot is somehow better than finding something to create some friction between their tires and the ground.

re: #417 DEZes

Oh yeah, hopey changy retreads. :)

Well, this is a first. A tire thread.

420 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:24:01pm

re: #405 Bubblehead II

I watched it, but my satire meter is broken when it comes to these people. (id'rs) and what they purport to be "science".

You speak like one who has seen the banana nightmare video...;)

421 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:24:28pm

re: #412 Oh no...Sand People!

Hebrew song?

The song I am guessing you are referring to is 'Sanvean', sung by Lisa Gerrard while as part of the group "Dead Can Dance". I looked forever for a translation of it and could never figure out the language...then I found out it really wasn't.

She doesn't sing in an actual language. She made it up and she refers to it as glossolalia. This is the most emotion striking music I have ever come across. Hands down my favorite music and artist of all time.

Apologize, I was the Idan song...sorry

422 Learned Mother of Zion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:25:00pm

re: #412 Oh no...Sand People!

Hebrew song?

The song I am guessing you are referring to is 'Sanvean', sung by Lisa Gerrard while as part of the group "Dead Can Dance". I looked forever for a translation of it and could never figure out the language...then I found out it really wasn't.

She doesn't sing in an actual language. She made it up and she refers to it as glossolalia. This is the most emotion striking music I have ever come across. Hands down my favorite music and artist of all time.

And people make fun of Sarah Palin for allegedly belonging to a church which supposedly endorsed "speaking in tongues"

423 DEZes  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:25:22pm

re: #419 gclaghorn

Well, this is a first. A tire thread.


LMFAO

424 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:25:24pm

re: #420 Jimmah

You speak like one who has seen the banana nightmare video...;)

Bananas

425 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:25:47pm

re: #416 grassrootsrally

Yeah, Wishing, Turned out nice! Food, people, still some people to see on Sunday! So, I'm fortunate! You?

I went in to do my volunteer schtick today and was offered a job! How kewl is that!

426 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:25:57pm

re: #425 Wishing

I went in to do my volunteer schtick today and was offered a job! How kewl is that!

Congrats!

427 Sunlight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:26:27pm

re: #421 Wishing

Apologize, I was the Idan song...sorry

If you're on facebook, he has a page there (and probably myspace) with photos and videos that random people have taken at their concerts in San Fran, Germany, Australia, etc. It's fun.

428 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:26:35pm

re: #413 Noam Sayin'

It's always amazed me how people think that using their tires to create a highly polished divot is somehow better than finding something to create some friction between their tires and the ground.

Does kitty litter really work? I hear that you sprinkle it in front and behind your tires and you get moving in a flash..

429 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:26:56pm

re: #426 gclaghorn

Congrats!

Thanks! It is only part time, but I am just feeling MOST blessed!

430 Elcid  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:27:30pm

Grand Funk Railroad/We're An American Band

431 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:27:33pm

re: #421 Wishing

Apologize, I was the Idan song...sorry

No problem.

Well, I am about to gorge myself on more Christmas carbs!

Have a great night all!

432 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:27:45pm

re: #427 Sunlight

If you're on facebook, he has a page there (and probably myspace) with photos and videos that random people have taken at their concerts in San Fran, Germany, Australia, etc. It's fun.

I am so out of the loop that I am on neither facebook nor my space.
Total bore, actually. LOL

433 Oh no...Sand People!  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:30:37pm

re: #422 Alouette

And people make fun of Sarah Palin for allegedly belonging to a church which supposedly endorsed "speaking in tongues"

The left's 'one way' street of tolerance makes me ill. But since that ladies music is used in a lot of Hollywood lately they are willing to over look it until they have no more use for her anyway.

Now I really got to get going.

Later all.

434 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:32:46pm

re: #412 Oh no...Sand People!

I like this one from them:

Dead Can Dance - The Carnival Is Over

435 grassrootsrally  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:32:50pm

re: #404 gclaghorn

Groovy Festivus, gclaghorm! Hell YES! You?

436 JacksonTn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:33:36pm

re: #391 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

You in a Holiday Inn Express? Hmmm?

No ...tried to find one near here per your suggestion but I brought my brother with me so I wanted a bedroom suite ...he is in the front room watching tv ...we cannot figure out how to turn down the heater ... I believe the room is now over 100 degrees ...about to call the front desk ...

437 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:33:38pm

re: #435 grassrootsrally

Groovy Festivus, gclaghorm! Hell YES! You?

Mine was very groovy indeed, grass! Lotsa nummy food.

438 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:34:01pm

re: #385 Killgore Trout

Best Blog Design
Scroll through the comments...Are there any well designed blogs in there?

nope. Like mine, they are "canned". But then most of us don't have the capabilities , or time, or Charles talents/knowledge for writing all the code required for a truly well designed or original blog site. ;-)>

439 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:34:17pm

I miracled Mr. Douchebag, his fat wife, creepy kids and minivan away from my house. They made it about two blocks and now they're someone else's problem.

440 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:34:55pm

re: #436 JacksonTn

No ...tried to find one near here per your suggestion but I brought my brother with me so I wanted a bedroom suite ...he is in the front room watching tv ...we cannot figure out how to turn down the heater ... I believe the room is now over 100 degrees ...about to call the front desk ...

Did you book the sauna suite?
/;-P

441 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:34:59pm

re: #439 Killgore Trout

I miracled Mr. Douchebag, his fat wife, creepy kids and minivan away from my house. They made it about two blocks and now they're someone else's problem.

I'm surprised people like that can drive five feet without causing complete mayhem and giving traffic reporters on the radio something new to say every ten minutes.

442 grassrootsrally  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:35:04pm

re: #425 Wishing

Way kewl!

443 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:35:55pm

re: #378 gclaghorn

And the DailyKos is the fugliest blog I've ever seen. Orange? Who the fuck picked that color? How does Markos win "Best Designed" contests and "best blog" contests?

always feels like I'm trapped in a halloween hell when I hit dKos. no wonder them folks are always cranky.

444 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:35:59pm

G'night Lizards. Was one of my happiest Christmases. Twas (you can only say "T'was" at Christmastime, ever noticed that?) just a great day!

445 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:36:16pm

re: #424 gclaghorn

Bananas

That was weriodd.

Actually, this is banana vid I meant - in case anyone didn't know it.

446 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:36:38pm

re: #444 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

G'night Lizards. Was one of my happiest Christmases. Twas (you can only say "T'was" at Christmastime, ever noticed that?) just a great day!

Sleep well FBV!

447 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:36:50pm

re: #385 Killgore Trout

There is now. In the Best large Blog category.

I would Like to nominate Little Green Footballs for the best large Blog, Charles has done outstanding work on his blog. I have yet to see any blog that has tried (and will succeed) in allowing its users to inbed video clips in their posts. Go Charles!

448 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:37:06pm

re: #439 Killgore Trout

A "Festivus" feat of strength?

449 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:37:32pm

Well good evening y'all! I'm late cause frankly I fell asleep after eating Christmas dinner and desert! That thus made my time for med taking late, as well.
And I'm still STUFFED!
How is everyone, how was your Chrismas/Hannuka?

450 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:38:01pm

re: #386 JacksonTn

When I lived in Alaska it was always fun to stop and pull out folks who were stuck in the snow/ice with my 91 BMW 325iX (all wheel drive) - just hooked up a tow strap and to their amazement - the little car that could - would pull them out - awesome machine - 91 was the last year BMW made them.

[Link: home.earthlink.net...]

451 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:38:12pm

Hi Real...mine was incredible! Just fantastic! How about yours?

452 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:39:13pm

re: #406 Killian Bundy

Heh. Nice try. Fortunately for me I'm on my brother's DSL service, and the vid couldn't fire before I closed the tab.

453 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:39:21pm

re: #445 Jimmah

That was weriodd.

Actually, this is banana vid I meant - in case anyone didn't know it.

I suppose the pomegranate is a cruel joke then?

454 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:39:56pm

re: #441 gclaghorn

It's a mess. After I miracled Douchebag minivan I noticed another stuck car a block away. People should really use some common sense and stay home. Yesterday I had to get out on the roads (I have 4 wheel drive and I didn't want to be out) and a car was approaching a busy intersection. All the snow and ice on his roof slid down covering his entire front windshield. He drove though the intersection completely blind because he didn't want to miss the light. Insanity.

455 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:01pm

re: #450 Bobibutu

[Link: home.earthlink.net...]

Hmmm link no worky - Chas?

456 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:05pm

re: #378 gclaghorn

And the DailyKos is the fugliest blog I've ever seen. Orange? Who the fuck picked that color? How does Markos win "Best Designed" contests and "best blog" contests?

Orange - the aesthete's nightmare. (as opposed to banana - the atheists nighmare;))

It's bad fung shway allright.

457 zombie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:32pm
The feature is temporarily disabled while we work out the kinks. Apparently, some browsers get cranky when asked to load a page containing hundreds of embedded videos.

I could have told ya that ahead of time!

In fact, I'm surprised several computers didn't explode here and there across the American landscape.

My computer/browser/RAM can barely handle 3 or 4 YouTubes on a page, much less 100.

458 twincitiesgirl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:40pm

re: #401 Racer X

Arlington Christmas Wreath Project

So cool...thanks for sharing that.

459 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:46pm

re: #455 Bobibutu

[Link: home.earthlink.net...] Xfaq.html

Hmmm link no worky - Chas?

just add the Xfaq.html to the end of the link

460 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:40:52pm

re: #448 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

...and now for the Airing of Grievances!

461 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:41:02pm

re: #454 Killgore Trout

It's a mess. After I miracled Douchebag minivan I noticed another stuck car a block away. People should really use some common sense and stay home. Yesterday I had to get out on the roads (I have 4 wheel drive and I didn't want to be out) and a car was approaching a busy intersection. All the snow and ice on his roof slid down covering his entire front windshield. He drove though the intersection completely blind because he didn't want to miss the light. Insanity.

A collect call on the courtesy clue phone for winter storm drivers: when the news anchors say, "stay home," they effin' mean it, m'kay?

462 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:41:31pm

re: #451 Wishing
Hi Wishing - had a truly wonderful Christmas, thanks!
What made yours so incredibly fantastic?

463 Randall Gross  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:41:42pm

Evening all, I hope everyone had a great time during Christmas, we sure did here. Two days of family is enough however, and it's relaxing now that the last stop by for leftovers is done.

We watched a lot of movies, and played a lot of games, and took pictures of the dogs with their funny hats on - they all hate us now.

The bad movies we watched:
Mama Mia (meryl streep was a terrible miscast for this)
The Mummy (great CGI, but if you wanted a plot or acting you were hosed.)
Cloverfield (this one was pretty ok)
The Dark Knight (recommended)
Iron Man (Pretty good)
The Hulk (also pretty good)

464 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:42:05pm

re: #462 realwest

Hi Wishing - had a truly wonderful Christmas, thanks!
What made yours so incredibly fantastic?

Real:

Somebody on the previous thread wanted to know if you had someone's email addy.

465 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:42:09pm

re: #447 Bubblehead II

I thing someone nominated LGF for Best community blog as well.

466 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:42:45pm

re: #462 realwest

Hi Wishing - had a truly wonderful Christmas, thanks!
What made yours so incredibly fantastic?

Well I volunteer every Weds and Thurs. I went in today and they offered me a real JOB! With Pay! I felt like if I didnt say yes, it would be a sin!
So...huge sigh of relief for hubby and I!

467 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:42:45pm

re: #452 Noam Sayin'
HEY NOAM! Merry Christmas to you! How are you doing? How was your day?

468 Bacchus's daddy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:42:48pm

Ok testing. This is cool. Please note that the boat was named by my father (god rest his sould) who did happen to me a democrat:

Youtube Video
469 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:43:37pm

re: #463 Thanos

I saw Iron Man last time I flew. I really liked it. I think I watched it 3 times (long flight).

470 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:44:13pm

re: #428 summergurl

Does kitty litter really work? I hear that you sprinkle it in front and behind your tires and you get moving in a flash..

Works like a charm. Four wheel drive works much better.

But seriously. If you live in snowy areas, buy the biggest back of the cheapest stuff (it's usually baked clay), and throw it in your trunk. It will add weight that will help you anyway, and it's there if you need it.

In the spring, donate it to a local animal shelter.

471 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:44:57pm

re: #420 Jimmah

You talking about this one?

472 Racer X  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:45:18pm

re: #460 Killgore Trout

...and now for the Airing of Grievances!

Someone here (you?) mentioned that on TV in China there is a constant barrage of state sponsored public service announcements chastising the public for everything from unsafe driving to littering.

I'm thinking America could use just a little of that - at least to educate people on driving in the snow.

473 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:45:31pm

re: #461 gclaghorn

A collect call on the courtesy clue phone for winter storm drivers: when the news anchors say, "stay home," they effin' mean it, m'kay?

As I read all these posts about folks having trouble driving in the snow, and temperatures dropping way down I start to get this weird feeling...

Then I recognize it! It is gloating! Bwa hahahahaha It was over 80 today and as we speak right now the temperature is a (almost) balmy 65.

sorry (said while shuffling feet) ;-)>

474 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:45:49pm

re: #464 gclaghorn
"Somebody on the previous thread wanted to know if you had someone's email addy."
Uh, gee thanks! LOL! Do you have any recollection of who it was (I'd look but that thread is like almost 700 comments long!)?

475 Randall Gross  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:46:33pm

re: #450 Bobibutu

When I lived in Alaska it was always fun to stop and pull out folks who were stuck in the snow/ice with my 91 BMW 325iX (all wheel drive) - just hooked up a tow strap and to their amazement - the little car that could - would pull them out - awesome machine - 91 was the last year BMW made them.

[Link: home.earthlink.net...] Xfaq.html

I used to do that with my old plymouth too until I broke a ring gear pulling out a panel van full of crab. After that I just got in the habit of telling them to get out of the driver's seat and then rocking the rig out.

476 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:46:40pm

re: #349 Sunlight

The Idan Raichel project - chalomot shel aherim
[Link: www.youtube.com...] =related

He has a new album out.
[Link: www.israel-music.com...] within_walls/

But it isn't on itunes yet. I might just go ahead and order the cd... I have his other cds and they are fabulous.

This song is beautiful! Of course, my experience with hearing Hebrew is nothing but! I wrote the artist through his web site, hopefully he can get me some lyrics and translations.

477 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:46:53pm

re: #474 realwest

"Somebody on the previous thread wanted to know if you had someone's email addy."
Uh, gee thanks! LOL! Do you have any recollection of who it was (I'd look but that thread is like almost 700 comments long!)?

At the very end. Sorry. ;)

478 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:46:53pm

Only 2 hours and 15 minutes until KWANZAA starts! Whew! I am ready this year!

479 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:21pm

re: #449 realwest

Well good evening y'all! I'm late cause frankly I fell asleep after eating Christmas dinner and desert! That thus made my time for med taking late, as well.
And I'm still STUFFED!
How is everyone, how was your Chrismas/Hannuka?

Outstanding as it sounds like yours was.

6 senior singles who had no family present to celebrate with met for dinner at ones home - the sharing between us started on the surface - market losses etc. and then went deep as we opened up to each other personally - quite a bonding experience. Youngest 64 - oldest 78.

480 Ozark Mountain Daredevil  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:32pm

re: #463 Thanos

Re: The Dark Knight- Heath Ledger was awesome as the Joker. What an outstanding performance!

481 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:38pm

re: #466 Wishing
WOW! Mazel Tov! Now that's a GREAT Christmas gift!
What can you say about the job - what it entails, do ya get health insurance benefits or anything? Is it a full time gig?
CONGRATULATIONS!

482 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:52pm

re: #474 realwest

"Somebody on the previous thread wanted to know if you had someone's email addy."
Uh, gee thanks! LOL! Do you have any recollection of who it was (I'd look but that thread is like almost 700 comments long!)?

Use the FIND feature under Edit, type REAL...It will of course find every occurrence of that word in the thread.

483 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:56pm

re: #478 Desert Dog

Only 2 hours and 15 minutes until KWANZAA starts! Whew! I am ready this year!

Isn't that the ☭ommunist Christmas?

484 Randall Gross  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:47:57pm

re: #469 Killgore Trout

I saw Iron Man last time I flew. I really liked it. I think I watched it 3 times (long flight).

I thought it well done, good balance between the action/cgi and the plot/characters.

485 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:48:14pm

re: #467 realwest

I'm in my brother's basement, surfing on his computer. Did him a big favor by downloading Firefox for him.

Right now, I'm looking over a couple weather sites, trying to plan my escape back to Minneapolis from the Fargo, ND area.

486 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:48:26pm

re: #470 Noam Sayin'

Works like a charm. Four wheel drive works much better.

But seriously. If you live in snowy areas, buy the biggest back of the cheapest stuff (it's usually baked clay), and throw it in your trunk. It will add weight that will help you anyway, and it's there if you need it.

In the spring, donate it to a local animal shelter.

when I lived in snow country I would always carry a large bag or two of kitty litter. Excellent and biodegradable. Sandbags full of sand worked well too. Also served to put more weight over the rear axle of the truck.

487 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:01pm

re: #478 Desert Dog

Only 2 hours and 15 minutes until KWANZAA starts! Whew! I am ready this year!

Whoohoo! Let's all sing Kwanzaa Carols!

488 Learned Mother of Zion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:13pm

My daughter wants to see a movie tonight. I'm still effen jet lagged. What's worth staying up late for? I've read good things about Benjamin Button.

489 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:20pm

re: #464 gclaghorn

That was me me. Have you heard recently from Miguel?

490 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:27pm

re: #449 realwest

Christmas was great here. Howz bout you?

491 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:50pm

re: #470 Noam Sayin'

If you live in snowy areas, buy the biggest back of the cheapest stuff...

Bag, or sack, depending on where you come from.

PIFW.

492 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:49:58pm

re: #473 Outrider
HEY! Y'all ought to be doing more than shuffling your feet, y'all outtta get them feet moving and RUN FOR IT! LOL!

493 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:50:38pm

re: #481 realwest

WOW! Mazel Tov! Now that's a GREAT Christmas gift!
What can you say about the job - what it entails, do ya get health insurance benefits or anything? Is it a full time gig?
CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks so much Real! It is a job dispatching for our local Sheriff's office, only part time, and I don't need health insurance, as I am covered through hubby's retirement package. But it is some income, and that is just a huge relief to us, with the current economy and all. We are on a fixed income, which has taken a hit, just like the rest of America.
A real blessing, for sure!

494 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:50:48pm

re: #457 zombie

I could have told ya that ahead of time!

In fact, I'm surprised several computers didn't explode here and there across the American landscape.

My computer/browser/RAM can barely handle 3 or 4 YouTubes on a page, much less 100.

I am amazed at what Charles figures out and gets to work.

IBM - circa 1963.

Merry Christmas Zom.

495 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:50:52pm

re: #471 Bubblehead II

My god, but there are some weird ass videos involving bananas out there.

496 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:50:56pm

re: #483 Macker

Isn't that the ☭ommunist Christmas?

Nope, it's my celebration of my African heritage and blackness, and my desire to be separate from the rest of society. I always get funny looks at the Kwanzaa parties though...I guess it's because I am a dorky white guy with not one drop of "African" blood flowing through my veins, ya think?

497 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:52:28pm

re: #496 Desert Dog

Nope, it's my celebration of my African heritage and blackness, and my desire to be separate from the rest of society. I always get funny looks at the Kwanzaa parties though...I guess it's because I am a dorky white guy with not one drop of "African" blood flowing through my veins, ya think?

hmmm but isn't Kwanzaa supposed to be adopted by everyone? The ideals and principals, etc?

498 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:52:42pm

re: #470 Noam Sayin'
Um, hi again Noam - I thought that only worked with cars that were rear wheel drive? Last car I had was a front wheel drive with ABS and I never had any problems - course I'm what some would call a wussy driver - drive slowly, leave a LOT more space than I normally do between the car in front of me and all and I used those chains on my tires!

499 Spiny Norman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:52:52pm

re: #443 Outrider

re: #378 gclaghorn

And the DailyKos is the fugliest blog I've ever seen. Orange? Who the fuck picked that color? How does Markos win "Best Designed" contests and "best blog" contests?

always feels like I'm trapped in a halloween hell when I hit dKos. no wonder them folks are always cranky.

Yeah, what IS with that freakin' orange? Is it supposed to be the light from a fire (the fires of la Revolucion!)?

Good grief.

500 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:53:03pm

re: #495 Jimmah

My god, but there are some weird ass videos involving bananas out there.

Weird ass videos for a weird ass fruit/vegetable/whatever the hell it is.

501 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:53:17pm

re: #459 Wishing

just add the Xfaq.html to the end of the link

RGR - but it should be clickable for non-geekers. ;-)

502 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:54:27pm

re: #501 Bobibutu

RGR - but it should be clickable for non-geekers. ;-)

I think we are a bit glitchy right now, due to new toys from Charles. It should right itself (!) in no time!

503 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:54:31pm

re: #499 Spiny Norman

Yeah, what IS with that freakin' orange? Is it supposed to be the light from a fire (the fires of la Revolucion!)?

Good grief.

I looked it up, and Markos says it was for good marketing. Leave it to liberals to side with a liberal blog because it has a "cooler" color.

504 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:54:38pm

re: #486 Outrider

The more weight, the better, for pickups. I used to drive a 2WD pickup when I was a kid (up here in N. MN). We'd throw a couple hundred pounds of sand between the rear axle and the cab - centers that gravity up real nice.

Okay, I think I'm going to drink one more of my brother's beers, surf a while longer on his 'puter and tuck in for the night.

Realwest, tell us a story...

505 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:55:08pm

re: #479 Bobibutu
Hi Bobibutu! That does sound like a fun Christmas - nothing like being with other folks who have at least SOME shared values!

506 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:55:10pm

Hey Real, have you heard from Miguel lately? I was under the impression that you had his E-Mail Addy.

507 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:55:42pm

re: #461 gclaghorn
Yeah, but you don't want to incur granny's wrath by not turning up for the turkey and ham.

508 Opilio  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:55:50pm

Today's APOD sure is purdy.

509 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:56:33pm

re: #495 Jimmah

There is weird ass video out there for just about anything you can think of. If not on you tube then on one of the other video servers.

510 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:56:35pm

re: #508 Opilio

Today's APOD sure is purdy.

It looks fake. hmmm

511 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:56:47pm

re: #510 Wishing

It looks fake. hmmm

Not enough globular clusters.

512 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:57:12pm

re: #511 gclaghorn

Not enough globular clusters.

LOLOLOL

513 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:57:15pm

re: #485 Noam Sayin'
Fargo? Fargo NORTH DAKOTA? Um, I hear it's a tad chilly up that way - and some snow, too! How far do you have to drive my friend?

514 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:57:19pm

re: #499 Spiny Norman

Yeah, what IS with that freakin' orange? Is it supposed to be the light from a fire (the fires of la Revolucion!)?

Good grief.

My theory is someone took a hit of the brown acid at Woodstock.

515 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:57:49pm

re: #487 gclaghorn

Would Kawnzaa-bot approve?

516 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:58:35pm

re: #490 Mich-again
Same here Mich, just great! Glad to hear your's was, too!

517 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:58:36pm

re: #502 Wishing

I think we are a bit glitchy right now, due to new toys from Charles. It should right itself (!) in no time!

Yes. The Master seems busy doing his love.

We should be so worthy.

518 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:58:41pm

Well it's time to call it a day. I have to be to work in the morning. Real, I will check back in the am and see if you responded.

Night All

519 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:58:57pm

re: #497 Outrider

hmmm but isn't Kwanzaa supposed to be adopted by everyone? The ideals and principals, etc?

Yep, everyone is encouraged to participate, just as long as you are "African"...I am guessing my nordic ancestors were wandering around Africa hunting and eating giant sloths at one point, before they started north for the much more tastier Wholly Mammoth...so, unless you are a Neanderthal, aren't we Africans?

520 caligal  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:59:06pm

in honor of the late/great Eartha.
Did Santa bring anyone a sable, yacht or Tiffany's? me neither.
But it was still a merry day.

Youtube Video
521 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:59:15pm

re: #513 realwest

Fargo? Fargo NORTH DAKOTA? Um, I hear it's a tad chilly up that way - and some snow, too! How far do you have to drive my friend?

Did someone call for Fargo North, Decoder?

522 Aye Pod  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:59:31pm

Time for me to crash. Nite all :)

523 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:00:25pm

re: #515 Fenway_Nation

Would Kawnzaa-bot approve?

My favorite scene with Kawnzaa-bot.

524 gclaghorn  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:00:54pm

Night, lizards!

525 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:01:04pm

re: #493 Wishing
Well it sure sounds like a blessing to me! Long as you've got the health insurance covered, then the extra dough really does give y'all some additional financial security - again, wonderful news.
Uh, when you say dispatching, you don't mean answering 911 calls do you? That's a job I'd really suck at cause I'd panic along with whoever was callin!

526 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:01:52pm

re: #498 realwest

You know, chains are not allowed on vehicles in the upper midwest.

Roads are expensive enough the way it is.

527 Randall Gross  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:02:50pm

Did I tell you yet that my wife has monkey toes?

528 FurryOldGuyJeans  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:03:14pm

re: #255 reine.de.tout

Oh, wait just one dadgum minute!
Are you saying those of us here now are not the usual crowd?
What are we then?

Chopped liver? ;)

529 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:03:18pm

Our family Christmas party was awesome like always. And it was my dad's 76th birthday party. Born on X-mas. Just like the big guy.

530 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:03:30pm

re: #505 realwest

Hi Bobibutu! That does sound like a fun Christmas - nothing like being with other folks who have at least SOME shared values!

5 of us had dysfunctional families - one was married with 40 years of bliss and then lost his wife. Not a good ratio. 5 were liberals - and then me. Yet we connected where the rubber meets the road. We laughed at ourselves a lot.

531 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:04:07pm

re: #525 realwest

Well it sure sounds like a blessing to me! Long as you've got the health insurance covered, then the extra dough really does give y'all some additional financial security - again, wonderful news.
Uh, when you say dispatching, you don't mean answering 911 calls do you? That's a job I'd really suck at cause I'd panic along with whoever was callin!

Realwest as 911 dispatcher...

RW: This is 911, what is your emergency.
Caller: Someone just broke into my home.
RW: AHHH! That's Awful! AHHH!

Somehow I think you'd do just fine.

532 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:04:12pm

re: #524 gclaghorn

Night, lizards!

Nite - weet dreams.

533 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:04:51pm

re: #522 Jimmah

Time for me to crash. Nite all :)

Sleep well.

534 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:05:01pm

re: #498 realwest

I thought that only worked with cars that were rear wheel drive?

Missed your point, my friend - even though you took the trouble to italicize it. And a very good point, indeed. Folks, if you've a front wheel drive car, don't look for a space to put large bags (or sacks) of kitty litter under the hood. That won't turn out well.

535 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:05:07pm

re: #506 Bubblehead II
No. Neither has another LGFer he used to keep in touch with - no e-mails, no phone calls, no answering machine when I call him. It's been nearly six months since either of us has been able to reach him and I fear the worst has happened to him.

536 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:05:45pm

re: #525 realwest

Well it sure sounds like a blessing to me! Long as you've got the health insurance covered, then the extra dough really does give y'all some additional financial security - again, wonderful news.
Uh, when you say dispatching, you don't mean answering 911 calls do you? That's a job I'd really suck at cause I'd panic along with whoever was callin!

No I wont be able to handle 911 calls til I go through additional training. I will work with a certified 911 dispatcher though, always at least two people dispatch at all times. One person alone would explode. lolol

537 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:05:57pm

re: #535 realwest

No. Neither has another LGFer he used to keep in touch with - no e-mails, no phone calls, no answering machine when I call him. It's been nearly six months since either of us has been able to reach him and I fear the worst has happened to him.

Time to us Lizardoids to pray for him and his family.

538 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:06:42pm

re: #527 Thanos

Did I tell you yet that my wife has monkey toes?

Monkey toes are much better than the alternative

539 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:06:58pm

Even shoplifting has gone to the dogs.

540 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:07:03pm

re: #530 Bobibutu

5 of us had dysfunctional families - one was married with 40 years of bliss and then lost his wife. Not a good ratio. 5 were liberals - and then me. Yet we connected where the rubber meets the road. We laughed at ourselves a lot.

You did get the Dysfunctional Family Letter Generator, no?

541 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:07:17pm

re: #536 Wishing

Suicide hotline, Please hold.

542 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:08:28pm

re: #513 realwest

Fargo? Fargo NORTH DAKOTA? Um, I hear it's a tad chilly up that way - and some snow, too! How far do you have to drive my friend?

Actually, it was a balmy 23 today, up from yesterday's high of -5. Tomorrow will be slightly warmer, which is why I'm beating a retreat about 11:00 am or so.

Was thinking about heading home today, but decided to hang out with the family an extra day. We ended up going to see Marley & Me.

Don't do this, for any reason. The movie is awful.

543 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:09:26pm

re: #536 Wishing

No I wont be able to handle 911 calls til I go through additional training. I will work with a certified 911 dispatcher though, always at least two people dispatch at all times. One person alone would explode. lolol

Way back before 911, in my neck of the woods local departments did their own dispatching. We rotated through dispatch. Call load was lighter than a center, we familiar with our own district and equipment.

Downside we had to get all the info from the caller, unlike E911 where address and everything is displayed, we had to get it all out of the caller.

544 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:09:34pm

re: #483 Macker

Did you watch the Suns today, Macker? Pretty darn Dpressing

545 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:09:59pm

re: #536 Wishing

No I wont be able to handle 911 calls til I go through additional training. I will work with a certified 911 dispatcher though, always at least two people dispatch at all times. One person alone would explode. lolol

Curious - will you be working in the Sheriffs dept or another agency in your State?

546 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:11:23pm

re: #540 rawmuse

You did get the Dysfunctional Family Letter Generator, no?

Yes - a scream.

Gotta send you an update on gigs - new info - check your email in a bit.

547 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:11:55pm

re: #542 Noam Sayin'

We ended up going to see Marley & Me.

Don't do this, for any reason. The movie is awful.

When since "The Jerk" has there been a decent movie that featured a dog as a character?

548 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:12:03pm

re: #531 JCM
Hey JCM - hope y'all had a Merry Christmas, and while I appreciate your confidence, I think it'd be more like:

"Realwest as 911 dispatcher...

RW: This is 911, what is your emergency.
Caller: Someone just broke into my home.
RW: GACK!GETOUTOFTHERENOWANDRUNFORYOURLIFE - prefererably to the nearest donut store and find a cop!"
"Oh, and don't call this number again, Ok? I can only handle so much anxiety as it is!"

549 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:13:02pm

re: #548 realwest

GACK!GETOUTOFTHERENOWANDRUNFORYOURLIFE

LOL!

550 DesertSage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:14:00pm

I wish I bought Noam and realwest something for Christmas.

:(

551 Salem  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:14:32pm
Youtube Video
552 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:14:36pm

re: #537 Macker
Hi Macker - a lot of us have been ever since we heard about his stroke (first one, maybe?) and I think he's on The List which goddessoftheclassroom maintains so selflessly for all of us.

553 DesertSage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:14:46pm

re: #544 Desert Dog

Did you watch the Suns today, Macker? Pretty darn Dpressing

Yeah, but the Lakers kicked some butt!

:')

554 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:14:50pm

re: #547 Mich-again

It's gotta be "Lassie, Come Home."

Good point.

555 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:15:00pm

re: #548 realwest

Hey JCM - hope y'all had a Merry Christmas, and while I appreciate your confidence, I think it'd be more like:

"Realwest as 911 dispatcher...

RW: This is 911, what is your emergency.
Caller: Someone just broke into my home.
RW: GACK!GETOUTOFTHERENOWANDRUNFORYOURLIFE - prefererably to the nearest donut store and find a cop!"
"Oh, and don't call this number again, Ok? I can only handle so much anxiety as it is!"

LOL!

I can an SNL skit!

556 Max Darkside  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:16:39pm

re: #542 Noam Sayin'

Actually, it was a balmy 23 today, up from yesterday's high of -5. Tomorrow will be slightly warmer, which is why I'm beating a retreat about 11:00 am or so.

Ya, der, bring da woodchipper back down wit cha, k? There's a guy at Anderson Cadillac dat needs ta youse it.

557 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:18:06pm

re: #543 JCM

Way back before 911, in my neck of the woods local departments did their own dispatching. We rotated through dispatch. Call load was lighter than a center, we familiar with our own district and equipment.

Downside we had to get all the info from the caller, unlike E911 where address and everything is displayed, we had to get it all out of the caller.

It still is iffy: cell phones don't display the addy.
I will probably mostly handle the medical dispatching, which is a huge part of a dispatcher's day.
We have the work divided: one dispatcher handles police/sheriff traffic, one handles medical. Seems to be a fair balance.
All 911 calls must be handled by a certified dispatcher.

558 Outrider  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:18:11pm

re: #520 caligal

in honor of the late/great Eartha.
Did Santa bring anyone a sable, yacht or Tiffany's? me neither.
But it was still a merry day.
[Link: www.youtube.com...] =related

A fur? Sure why not. Been a couple of weeks at least since I've pissed of a PETA person.

559 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:18:18pm

re: #542 Noam Sayin'
Huh, I'm surprised to hear that; the book was a huge, HUGE bestseller!
Anyway, I'm sure glad the weather up there isn't as bad as I'd feared! But drive safely my friend!
Uh, you DID wear your helmet, right?!
;')

560 Killian Bundy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:18:20pm
Giants +6.5
Vikings -6.5

/looks like the Giants are going to play their pansy squad

561 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:19:04pm

Received this bizarre concept in an e-mail, with the link intact:

Top 10 Politically Correct Ethnic Slurs

Assuage any offense you might cause while causing offense, by using the proper terminology.

Polish
Differently intelligent

Asian
Ocularly inclined

Gay
Dorsally inclined

Lesbian
Esthetically diverse and vaginally dysfunctional

Caucasian
Rhythmically deprived bullwhip bearer

Indian
Perspirationally enhanced

Black
Ambitionally challenged melanin affliction

Jew
Fiscally mindful ankylrhinian

Native American
Retroactively advanced opiate connoisseur

Mexican American
Differently employed legume aficionado

562 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:19:08pm

Harold Pinter dies.

Interesting plays, but a clueless MOONBAT to the bitter end

563 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:20:07pm

re: #550 DesertSage
Yeah, us too, Sage, us too!
LOL!
How are ya doing my friend?

564 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:20:34pm

re: #550 DesertSage

I wish I bought Noam and realwest something for Christmas.

:(

But you know, man? You sent me something last year that I wasn't expecting, and it meant a lot that you would do that. That was a very Christmas thing to do.

And... you get double the points - for a jew sending a Christmas present.

I'm glad you chimed in, Sage. Haven't seen you in a while. Been thinking about you.

I'll send you an email tomorrow. I have to turn in for the night.

565 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:22:11pm

re: #555 JCM
An SNL skit? Oh please, I thought it was funnier than they've been in years! I actually put about 10 seconds of thought into that before writing it!

566 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:22:25pm

Real You are a LEO?

567 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:06pm

re: #557 Wishing

It still is iffy: cell phones don't display the addy.
I will probably mostly handle the medical dispatching, which is a huge part of a dispatcher's day.
We have the work divided: one dispatcher handles police/sheriff traffic, one handles medical. Seems to be a fair balance.
All 911 calls must be handled by a certified dispatcher.

Around here all cell calls to 911 are routed first to State Patrol, since most 911 cell traffic is for auto related stuff. We've got a number of regional dispatch centers, and calls are routed to the closest center. Dispatch centers hand all police / fire / EMS. Unless call volume is heavy, one dispatcher handles the call, the other reads the on screen info and handles the dispatching.

568 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:12pm

So, other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?

569 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:12pm

re: #554 Noam Sayin'

It's gotta be "Lassie, Come Home."

And Shithead was no Lassie.

570 DesertSage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:31pm

re: #563 realwest

I forgot this year. I was thinking about it for a couple months. But then Christmas was here and now it's too late.

You and Noam will get something next year guaranteed.

571 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:41pm

re: #562 Desert Dog

There are some pretty darned bleak comments following the annoucement. I could never bring myself to speak ill of the recently dead, or worse, post a dark comment.

OK, once or twice, maybe, but I am trying very hard to wean myself off of those.

572 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:23:59pm

Merry Christmas lizards!

573 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:24:20pm

re: #556 Max Darkside

I gave you an up-ding, but the correct spelling is "yoose."

574 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:24:49pm

re: #567 JCM

Around here all cell calls to 911 are routed first to State Patrol, since most 911 cell traffic is for auto related stuff. We've got a number of regional dispatch centers, and calls are routed to the closest center. Dispatch centers hand all police / fire / EMS. Unless call volume is heavy, one dispatcher handles the call, the other reads the on screen info and handles the dispatching.

Ahh ok...we are a small county (about 10-15000 people), only two towns and our County Sheriff's office dispatches all town police and Sheriff, as well as EMS.

575 Randall Gross  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:25:00pm

re: #572 logboy

Merry Christmas lizards!

Hey Logboy, Merry Christmas; hope you had a good time.

576 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:25:01pm

re: #572 logboy

You too logboy.

577 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:25:02pm

re: #565 realwest

An SNL skit? Oh please, I thought it was funnier than they've been in years! I actually put about 10 seconds of thought into that before writing it!

I sorry, didn't mean an insult. I have seen SNL since the days of Belushi and the Bass-o-matic.

578 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:25:06pm

re: #572 logboy

Merry Christmas lizards!

Back atcha logboy!

579 Noam Sayin'  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:25:31pm

re: #569 Mich-again

And Shithead was no Lassie.

Rotating title?

Good night, everyone.

580 Max Darkside  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:26:20pm

re: #573 Noam Sayin'

I gave you an up-ding, but the correct spelling is "yoose."

ahh.. dats cuz you musta be livin' on da East side of the Twinkie Cities. Us over here in 'Tonka-land, well, weeze talk a bit different der.

581 JCM  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:26:25pm

re: #574 Wishing

Ahh ok...we are a small county (about 10-15000 people), only two towns and our County Sheriff's office dispatches all town police and Sheriff, as well as EMS.

1.8 million, a whole bunch of agencies.

582 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:26:30pm

re: #579 Noam Sayin'

Rotating title?

Good night, everyone.

Gnite Noam, sleep well!

583 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:26:37pm

Good evening, lizards. Hope everyone had a great day!

584 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:27:30pm

re: #571 rawmuse

Don't worry, I will speak ill of the dead for you...Harold Pinter was an arrogant, misguided, American hating, commie loving Piece of SH*T

585 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:27:35pm

re: #581 JCM

1.8 million, a whole bunch of agencies.

I love our County, I love that it is small...our big arrests this year were for marijuana traffic from North Carolina and moonshine. LOLOL

586 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:27:56pm

re: #576 Mich-again

I'm headed your way tomorrow, Kalamazoo more specifically. I hope the weather holds out. I hear they're talking freezing rain.

587 DesertSage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:29:27pm

re: #583 Pvt Bin Jammin

Good evening, lizards. Hope everyone had a great day!

I did. Had dinner at the Pantry tonight.

How have you been? Long time no see.

588 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:30:16pm

re: #584 Desert Dog

Maybe I'm not cultured enough or whatever, but I've never heard of half of these people until I read their obituaries...

589 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:30:22pm

re: #577 JCM

I have seen SNL since the days of Belushi and the Bass-o-matic.

Me too. But I wasn't so crazy for the original crew. There were lots of funnier moments than whatever they did.

590 Alberta Oil Peon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:30:59pm

re: #161 Fenway_Nation

Oh no! Ertha Kitt's passed away...

/sorry if this has already been posted- I'm still reeling from the loss of Bettie Paige

First I've heard of it, Fenway. That is a shame. She was one of a kind.

RIP.

591 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:31:37pm

re: #584 Desert Dog

Well, I am proud of myself, we just had a gathering at my house, it was a mixed gathering, half sane, half moonbat, and everyone was well behaved. I did not have to throw anyone out. That is because all we did was eat, drink and play music.

592 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:31:43pm

re: #557 Wishing
Hey Wishing, in my joy at hearing your good news, I overlooked the fact that you've been doing this as an unpaid volunteer for a while, too. Thank you for that.
You are what I'd consider a very good citizen and a fine person.

593 Mich-again  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:32:29pm

re: #586 logboy

I'm headed your way tomorrow, Kalamazoo more specifically. I hope the weather holds out. I hear they're talking freezing rain.

Dude its so cold shadows are frozen in the ground.

594 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:33:28pm

re: #587 DesertSage

The Pantry in LA? Haven't been there in years! I thing Richard Riordan owns it now? What a GREAT institution!

595 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:33:33pm

re: #587 DesertSage

I did. Had dinner at the Pantry tonight.

How have you been? Long time no see.

Heh. Thanks for stopping by. I'll bet it was fun at the Pantry. Sometime we'll have to do that to.

596 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:34:16pm

re: #561 gmsc Gee, ya know for some reason I didn't find that even mildly amusing. Sorry 'bout that.

597 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:34:28pm

Think! Preview is my friend!

598 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:34:46pm

re: #588 Fenway_Nation

Maybe I'm not cultured enough or whatever, but I've never heard of half of these people until I read their obituaries...

Image if Noam Chomsky wrote plays instead of boring English books and offensive political commentary and you would get an idea about his political outlook.

Here's a brief rundown on the late Mr. Pinter

scroll down about 1/2 way and take a look at his Civic activities and political activism

599 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:35:57pm

re: #566 Wishing
ME? A law enforcement officer? No, no, why would you say that?
I've been shot at and hadda shoot at others more than enough times to suit me, thankew very much.

600 DesertSage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:35:58pm

re: #594 Floral Giraffe

The Pantry in LA? Haven't been there in years! I thing Richard Riordan owns it now? What a GREAT institution!

Yep, the Pantry in LA. Richard Riordan's place I've been going there since I was a little kid.

Great full turkey dinner for Christmas.

601 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:36:12pm

re: #597 Floral Giraffe

Think! Preview is my friend!

My friend too. I apparently don't treat him right. LOL My comment above to Sage was supposed to say "too".

602 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:36:58pm

re: #591 rawmuse

Well, I am proud of myself, we just had a gathering at my house, it was a mixed gathering, half sane, half moonbat, and everyone was well behaved. I did not have to throw anyone out. That is because all we did was eat, drink and play music.

It's Christmas, I hosted the "Mesa, AZ Obama fan club" today (My Brother and his obnoxious wife), but we stuck to non political things and had a wonderful time as well.

603 jcm  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:37:11pm

re: #597 Floral Giraffe

Think! Preview is my friend!

PIFW

;-)

604 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:38:34pm

re: #593 Mich-again

Dude its so cold shadows are frozen in the ground.


Believe me, not as cold as it is here in Wisconsin. We had -5 last night, -20 a couple days earlier. You guys get way more snow though.

605 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:39:07pm

re: #603 jcm

PIFW

;-)

P?WDNNSP!

Preview? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Preview!

606 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:39:13pm

re: #570 DesertSage
Ah, I was just funning ya Sage - heck, I didn't get you a Hanukka gift either!

607 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:40:27pm

re: #602 Desert Dog

It's Christmas, I hosted the "Mesa, AZ Obama fan club" today (My Brother and his obnoxious wife), but we stuck to non political things and had a wonderful time as well.


Your brother obviously does not think so, or she must have some redeeming quality.

608 Desert Dog  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:40:47pm

Nite all...some of us have to work in the morning...NOT me, but some of do!

609 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:41:31pm

re: #573 Noam Sayin'
Ah Noam, my friend, in NYC it is indeed youse. Sorry youse'all but dat's the truth!

610 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:42:12pm

re: #600 DesertSage

Such a great restaurant & resource. I was once a poor college student, and I could eat my fill there, on my budget! :D

611 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:42:22pm

re: #572 logboy
Merry Christmas back atcha logboy! How was your Christmas?

612 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:43:17pm

re: #579 Noam Sayin'
Good night Noam - sleep well and have a safe trip home tomorrow!

613 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:43:38pm

re: #610 Floral Giraffe

It's a great place. I've never had the big turkey dinner there, though. Will have to do it one of these days.

614 jcm  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:44:44pm

'Nite all and here's to a Happy New Year!

615 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:45:28pm

Well if I were in Jamaica I would be celebrating Boxing Day today... lots of parties, and another day where public offices are closed. Alas, I am no longer in a Commonwealth country, but New Years eve is only a few days away.

616 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:45:30pm

re: #583 Pvt Bin Jammin
Hi PBJ! Well I had a great Christmas Day! How was your day?

617 Alberta Oil Peon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:45:35pm

re: #413 Noam Sayin'

It's always amazed me how people think that using their tires to create a highly polished divot is somehow better than finding something to create some friction between their tires and the ground.

Well, actually, if you get the rear wheels spinning up to 10,000 RPM, the relativistic mass increase of the tire tread moving at near light-speed causes a great increase in traction.

At least, that's the theory behind it.
/

618 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:45:43pm

re: #614 jcm

Nite. Indeed. Here's hoping 2009 is a great year.

619 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:46:56pm

My fellow lizards, I bring you massive quantites of glorious coal (hauled by glorious 2nd generation diesel locomotives)...

Little known fact- one trainload is enough to fill up my stocking 1/3rd of the way this year...

620 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:48:35pm

re: #616 realwest

Real nice, Realwest. It was kind of kick back. We had about five people stop by throughout the afternoon & into the early evening. It was kind of kicked back but we had a ham, nice salad, shrimp and lots of snacks.

Glad to hear you and your mom had a good one!

621 Alberta Oil Peon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:49:06pm

re: #428 summergurl

Does kitty litter really work? I hear that you sprinkle it in front and behind your tires and you get moving in a flash..

One thing that does work amazingly well is plain old laundry bleach. Not only does it melt ice quite well, it actually softens the tire tread and makes the surface gummy.

622 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:50:25pm

re: #617 Alberta Oil Peon

Well, actually, if you get the rear wheels spinning up to 10,000 RPM, the relativistic mass increase of the tire tread moving at near light-speed causes a great increase in traction.

At least, that's the theory behind it.
/


Heh heh... my experience is that it is usually the inexperienced drivers who do that. After you have been driving a while and got stuck a few times (accompanied by severe embarrassment and the amusement of passing children), you learn a few lessons.
I always remind young people who get stuck, that a superior driver avoids situation where he has to demonstrate his superior driving skills (or his SUV's superior capability.)

623 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:50:53pm

re: #620 Pvt Bin Jammin

Preview really and truly is my friend. Jeez we are kicking back a little too much here LOL It has been a long day.

624 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:51:24pm

re: #603 jcm Huh, ya know I've always wondered what happened to RightWingConspirator! Do you know what happened to him (other than getting married, iirc)?!

625 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:51:46pm

re: #619 Fenway_Nation

My fellow lizards, I bring you massive quantites of glorious coal (hauled by glorious 2nd generation diesel locomotives)...

Little known fact- one trainload is enough to fill up my stocking 1/3rd of the way this year...


Which model train set did you get for Christmas?

626 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:51:51pm

re: #611 realwest

Merry Christmas back atcha logboy! How was your Christmas?


Not too shabby. Got drunk with my sister playing Wii games last night. Had a good day with family today. Everyone pitched in and gave me a new M4 to replace the one I accidentially blew up in Iraq. A pretty cool gift if i do say so myself.

627 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:52:04pm

re: #619 Fenway_Nation

Coal? What could you have done wrong?! Oh right, Fenway... Red Sox fan.

The New York Yankees management puts gold bouillon in my stocking cause apparently they don't have any other use for the money. Like making our team win.

Again, Merry Christmas to all. The new Youtube thing looks like it'll be fantastic.

628 So?  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:54:32pm

re: #434 Racer X

I like this one from them:

Dead Can Dance - The Carnival Is Over

Does anybody else think so? The singer sounds so much like Jim Morrison.
I have only one DCD CD , about 10 years old, but its haunting evertime I listen to it...I think yeah, that's Jim Morrison.

629 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:54:37pm

re: #620 Pvt Bin Jammin
Ah, that sounds nice - really. Mom and I just sorta ate and ate and ate! In fact our eating was usually only interuppted by our napping! LOL!

630 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:55:04pm

Jeez, my hubby's DVD recorder isn't working and the new one had to go back so he is taping a VCR on my TV and I can't change the channel. It's a supernatural Christmas show and the Pagans seem to be after the Christians.
I'm trying not to pay attention. LOL Wish I could watch Miracle on 34th Street or something...and watching this show next week.

631 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:55:24pm

re: #626 logboy

Not too shabby. Got drunk with my sister playing Wii games last night. Had a good day with family today. Everyone pitched in and gave me a new M4 to replace the one I accidentially blew up in Iraq. A pretty cool gift if i do say so myself.


How did you blow up a M4?
When were you in Iraq? I was up at Taji.

632 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:56:00pm

[Link: vids.myspace.com...]

Jetskiing with Richard Simmons

If you haven't seen this yet - you deserve it.

633 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:56:10pm

re: #592 realwest

Hey Wishing, in my joy at hearing your good news, I overlooked the fact that you've been doing this as an unpaid volunteer for a while, too. Thank you for that.
You are what I'd consider a very good citizen and a fine person.

Aww thanks Real...I feel we have to give back, that's all. I live in the best county in the UsofA, so it is a small thing to help those that keep it this way!

634 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:56:31pm

re: #627 SWPaul
"The New York Yankees management puts gold bouillon in my stocking cause apparently they don't have any other use for the money. Like making our team win."
Que? You musta left off that sarc tag there.

635 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:56:52pm

re: #629 realwest

We ate all day too. No naps this year, however, but my hubby's out now. He has to start working earlier than I do.

636 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:57:31pm

re: #631 shanec99

How did you blow up a M4?
When were you in Iraq? I was up at Taji.

Leading a convoy from Balad back to Talil. I made it to 52A (just south of Taji) before we found the EFP with our humvee.

637 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:58:57pm

re: #636 logboy

Leading a convoy from Balad back to Talil. I made it to 52A (just south of Taji) before we found the EFP with our humvee.

You survived an EFP... thank God my friend... you got an early Christmas present it seems.

638 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:59:07pm

re: #626 logboy
Now that WAS a thoughty gift! LOL!

639 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 9:59:21pm

re: #627 SWPaul

I have family in upstate NY, and apparently the talk of the town wasn't Sabathia or Teixera, but the fact that some long-time season ticket holders can no longer afford tickets in the New Yankee Stadium. Why bash the organization that I loathe and detest so much when I can sit back and let some of their own fans do it for me...

/got gold bullion for my birthday, actually :)

640 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:01:10pm

re: #639 Fenway_Nation

I have family in upstate NY, and apparently the talk of the town wasn't Sabathia or Teixera, but the fact that some long-time season ticket holders can no longer afford tickets in the New Yankee Stadium. Why bash the organization that I loathe and detest so much when I can sit back and let some of their own fans do it for me...

/got gold bullion for my birthday, actually :)


Then I guess they will be watching the Yanks on the YES Network, that way they wont have to buy the $5 hot dogs.

641 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:01:30pm

re: #636 logboy

Leading a convoy from Balad back to Talil. I made it to 52A (just south of Taji) before we found the EFP with our humvee.

If you got an M4, a pic is required.

642 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:03:38pm

re: #493 Wishing

Just noticed your post about the dispatching. It sounds good. I've never done police or fire dispatching but did other dispatching and phones. I know I would like doing it for the Sheriff's Dept. but you have a point about getting the info out of someone who is in a panic.

643 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:03:39pm

re: #639 Fenway_Nation

Lol. Nice, I know, I know, our team has degenerated into a laughable organization. Rich, but laughable. I cried when Yankee Stadium closed down. So much history just shut down. Gone. Only gold I own is through proxy, I gave my girlfriend a necklace a year ago.

644 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:04:04pm

re: #641 Wishing

If you got an M4, a pic is required.


An M-4, kind of looks like an M-16, with shortened barrell and collapsible butt stock.
Sweet carbine, I had a broom handle on mine and CCOL. Hit 36 out of 40 pop up targets with it during qualification.

645 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:04:10pm

re: #637 shanec99

You survived an EFP... thank God my friend... you got an early Christmas present it seems.

Not exactly. That was Dec 19, 2006. It cost me my right arm and half my other hand. I did make it to the states in time for Christmas though. Christmas Eve to be exact. But I agree surviving an EFP is miraculous, most don't. I actually feel sorry for you, Taji is a sh*thole! Worse than Tallil even. When were you there?

646 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:04:41pm

re: #634 realwest

Have you seen A-rod play lately? If I ever met that man, I'd kick him.

647 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:05:11pm

re: #639 Fenway_Nation
Well ya know, baseball - heck all sports - rivalries are great, but I gotta tell ya that after rooting for the Yankees for nearly 50 years now, I'm SO EFFIN' PISSED OFF at them - not for the way they throw money around - when they do that their just trying to get a winning team - but because they tore down the House That Ruth Built. I know Yankee Stadium has undergone some renovations and changes over the years, but the facade never changed and it was YANKEE STADIUM for cryin' out loud. It's not like they couldn't draw enough fans to fill it, either. Just totally crass, no respect for baseball history.
S.O.B.'s.

648 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:05:28pm

re: #643 SWPaul

Lol. Nice, I know, I know, our team has degenerated into a laughable organization. Rich, but laughable. I cried when Yankee Stadium closed down. So much history just shut down. Gone. Only gold I own is through proxy, I gave my girlfriend a necklace a year ago.


Can you imagine that after years of cursing him, we may even regret George's retirement?

649 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:05:41pm

re: #642 Pvt Bin Jammin

Just noticed your post about the dispatching. It sounds good. I've never done police or fire dispatching but did other dispatching and phones. I know I would like doing it for the Sheriff's Dept. but you have a point about getting the info out of someone who is in a panic.

The people are just great to work with, all are civic and country minded. The reason I started volunteering was because I discovered that each day, our Sheriff's dispatchers call every widow in our county just to check on them and make sure they need nothing.
How could you NOT love this kind of outfit!

650 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:06:13pm

re: #640 shanec99

I went with some family to the Yankees/Red Sox game last 4th of July there. I was pleasantly surprised to find a parking garage right next to the Thruway off-ramp and stadium itself that was charging a paltry $17 to park there for the afternoon...at least $10 less than what's typically charged to park anywhere near Fenway.

Altho I'm sure Stadium-convenient parking for less than $20 will go the way of the dodo when the new building opens up.

651 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:06:29pm

re: #646 SWPaul

Have you seen A-rod play lately? If I ever met that man, I'd kick him.


Huh... over the last 5 years who has hit more home runs that A-Rod?

652 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:06:54pm

OT from baseball...

Scientists warn Christmas lights harm the planet

I cry when Mother Gaia screams in pain from our fascist, corporate, Bush-loving, sexist Christmas lights too.

/Huge mother freaking sarcasm on that one.

653 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:07:12pm

re: #642 Pvt Bin Jammin
ROTFL! Please see my #548 above!

654 uptight  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:07:30pm

CHRISTMAS GIFT 2009, PLEASE!

Go on Charles. Please?

655 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:07:50pm

re: #648 shanec99

Joe Torre. I loved him as a coach. He was the man.

656 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:07:56pm

re: #644 shanec99

An M-4, kind of looks like an M-16, with shortened barrell and collapsible butt stock.
Sweet carbine, I had a broom handle on mine and CCOL. Hit 36 out of 40 pop up targets with it during qualification.


Had the gangster grip on mine, surefire with remote trigger, regular CCO, and my PEQ2. I qualified expert on mine last go around too. Pretty damn good rifle, better than the POS m16 I had during the trainup.

657 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:09:44pm

re: #651 shanec99

Who doesn't focus on baseball and focuses on Madonna instead? Mainly I dislike him for how he plays, but the Madonna thing sure as hell doesn't earn him points. Hey, it's not just A-Rod I'll blame here.

658 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:09:44pm

re: #649 Wishing

The people are just great to work with, all are civic and country minded. The reason I started volunteering was because I discovered that each day, our Sheriff's dispatchers call every widow in our county just to check on them and make sure they need nothing.
How could you NOT love this kind of outfit!

That's just wonderful. I grew up in a town with a Volunteer Fire Department and you could ask the Sheriff for a ride home if it was snowing and you had had one too many. Ha Ha

I'm in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. territory now. They couldn't possibly do that but they have community officers that do quite a lot. Someone usually has to bring their attention to it, though.

659 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:09:51pm

re: #656 logboy

Had the gangster grip on mine, surefire with remote trigger, regular CCO, and my PEQ2. I qualified expert on mine last go around too. Pretty damn good rifle, better than the POS m16 I had during the trainup.

logboy, seriously now, all new weapons must be accompanied by pictures. PLEASE?

660 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:09:56pm

re: #645 logboy

Not exactly. That was Dec 19, 2006. It cost me my right arm and half my other hand. I did make it to the states in time for Christmas though. Christmas Eve to be exact. But I agree surviving an EFP is miraculous, most don't. I actually feel sorry for you, Taji is a sh*thole! Worse than Tallil even. When were you there?


I was there from Jan to June 06... it was miserable... I was assigned to the RSU and had to live and work on the Iraqi side of the base as an advisor. Living with the Iraqis on a MiTT... I could tell you stories.

661 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:10:13pm

re: #645 logboy Hey logboy, thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.
Has the VA been of any assistance for you (I served as an 11Bravo in Vietnam and the VA was actually the LAST place I'd go for help back then, but I've heard it's improved a lot since then)?

662 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:11:08pm

re: #658 Pvt Bin Jammin

That's just wonderful. I grew up in a town with a Volunteer Fire Department and you could ask the Sheriff for a ride home if it was snowing and you had had one too many. Ha Ha

I'm in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. territory now. They couldn't possibly do that but they have community officers that do quite a lot. Someone usually has to bring their attention to it, though.

Right, the numbers really do make the difference. I have never seen a group of people like we have here in the County Sheriff's Department. They are a total blessing to the whole community.

663 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:12:05pm

re: #656 logboy

I know nothing about guns, but that sounds insane. I've been thinking about getting a .22 for awhile, but again, I'm clueless about guns, and my girlfriend's slightly opposed to the idea.

664 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:13:09pm

re: #660 shanec99

I was there from Jan to June 06... it was miserable... I was assigned to the RSU and had to live and work on the Iraqi side of the base as an advisor. Living with the Iraqis on a MiTT... I could tell you stories.


I believe you. I ran a few convoys to Taji. I also had my fill of the Iraqi Army and IPs. We were there at the same time then. I was there with the big Minnesota "Red Bull" Brigade.

665 grassrootsrally  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:13:16pm

re: #645 logboy

I am adding your name to my Reiki list. Reiki is a hands on healing technique and treatments work even from a distance. Please heal physically, emotionally and mentally! I am praying for you.

666 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:13:24pm

re: #646 SWPaul
Not me - he's WAY bigger than I am and much younger, too.
But I pretty much boo him every chance I get. And, being completely honest here, when we first got him, I thought "Wow, A-Rod and Jeter - left side of the infield is gonna do some hitting! And of course Jeter has - didja know Jeter has more post-season hits than any player in the history of baseball? - but A-Rod doesn't seem, ah, focused, especially not with a game or series on the line.

667 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:13:25pm

re: #647 realwest

Well ya know, baseball - heck all sports - rivalries are great, but I gotta tell ya that after rooting for the Yankees for nearly 50 years now, I'm SO EFFIN' PISSED OFF at them - not for the way they throw money around - when they do that their just trying to get a winning team - but because they tore down the House That Ruth Built Epstein Demolished.

Fixed that for ya...

Truth be told, about 8 or 9 years ago I felt it was important that I get to as many Fenway home games as possible because it seemed like a sure thing that it was only a matter of time before she got pulled down. That changed with the new ownership, using the ballparks age and history as part of its marketing...but I couln't imagine Yankee Stadium being torn down- at least not before Fenway.

668 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:13:42pm

re: #656 logboy
What is a PEQ2?... I am not familiar with that term... remember I am not a grunt... I am a Navy Corpsman.

669 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:14:51pm

re: #663 SWPaul

I know nothing about guns, but that sounds insane. I've been thinking about getting a .22 for awhile, but again, I'm clueless about guns, and my girlfriend's slightly opposed to the idea.

Here is a nice lil .22 that you would love and you can learn with:
Sig Sauer Mosquito
Sig Sauer Mosquito

670 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:15:40pm

re: #661 realwest

Hey logboy, thank you for your service and for your sacrifice.
Has the VA been of any assistance for you (I served as an 11Bravo in Vietnam and the VA was actually the LAST place I'd go for help back then, but I've heard it's improved a lot since then)?

No, the VA sucks. Try getting something you need in a timely manner, or a prosthetic that works properly. Sadly, we bitched about Walter Reed in DC. They were way better than the VA here in Minneapolis.

671 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:15:55pm

re: #658 Pvt Bin Jammin

We have a Sheriff's Support Group here but I'm not sure they get to really get in there and make a difference, personally. PC and red tape seem to get involved in the large departments, unfortunately.

672 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:16:46pm

On This Day in History...

...December 25th, 1975: Steve Harris forms IRON MAIDEN.

Rock on Lizards, Merry Christmas!

673 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:17:12pm

re: #671 Pvt Bin Jammin

We have a Sheriff's Support Group here but I'm not sure they get to really get in there and make a difference, personally. PC and red tape seem to get involved in the large departments, unfortunately.

Right. We are much freer to be involved, with a small community. And we have a VERY hands-on Sheriff. He is just a great guy.

674 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:18:15pm

re: #660 shanec99

I was there from Jan to June 06... it was miserable... I was assigned to the RSU and had to live and work on the Iraqi side of the base as an advisor. Living with the Iraqis on a MiTT... I could tell you stories.

re: #664 logboy

I believe you. I ran a few convoys to Taji. I also had my fill of the Iraqi Army and IPs. We were there at the same time then. I was there with the big Minnesota "Red Bull" Brigade.

Hmmm, then you must have been on the American side of Taji when 4th ID was there... man them guys on the American side had it good, swimming pool, huge chow hall, haji shop and PX. The had Burger King, Seattle Coffee and Toco Bell.
Thank God you made it home safe my friend. Keep safe you hear.

675 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:19:04pm

re: #668 shanec99

What is a PEQ2?... I am not familiar with that term... remember I am not a grunt... I am a Navy Corpsman.


Oh... sorry. Its an IR laser you used for shooting at night with your night vision. It comes in really handy when you're on a convoy trying to point out targets or specific areas to air support. Or if you're bored and have nothing better to do than shine stuff through your NODs.

676 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:21:16pm

re: #662 Wishing
We have a really small police department here - seriously, maybe 30 officers altogether, and I've hadda call 'em twice - fortunately neither time was an emergency, something I made CLEAR to them and they had a car and a cop here in less than 2 minutes both times.
Course the cops looked too young to me to be able to be cops (!) but they were! Very friendly and considerate too. I also lived and worked in Manhattan, NYC for over 35 years and I have to say the same thing about the cops up there - they are not rude, they do come in a hurry and they do care about what your complaint may be.
I generally find Cops, Sheriff's and other LEO's to be very courteous and professional.

677 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:21:20pm

re: #675 logboy

Oh... sorry. Its an IR laser you used for shooting at night with your night vision. It comes in really handy when you're on a convoy trying to point out targets or specific areas to air support. Or if you're bored and have nothing better to do than shine stuff through your NODs.


Thanks

678 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:21:59pm

re: #672 Slumbering Behemoth

On This Day in History...

...December 25th, 1975: Steve Harris forms IRON MAIDEN.

Rock on Lizards, Merry Christmas!

IRON MAIDEN? EXCELLENT!

679 Dancing along the light of day  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:22:31pm

Shannec99 and Logboy,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Yes, I meant to be all caps on that :)
God Bless!

680 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:23:25pm

re: #674 shanec99

Hmmm, then you must have been on the American side of Taji when 4th ID was there... man them guys on the American side had it good, swimming pool, huge chow hall, haji shop and PX. The had Burger King, Seattle Coffee and Toco Bell.
Thank God you made it home safe my friend. Keep safe you hear.

It was ok, all I ever saw was the inside of a tent because we would come up with our convoy, spend the day sleeping, then head back that night. I do remember eating Taco Bell though as well as a couple Cinnabuns. Damn those things were good! We had none of that stuff down at Tallil. We were lucky to have a Burger King.

681 sngnsgt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:25:41pm

re: #672 Slumbering Behemoth

Up the Irons!

682 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:25:58pm

re: #676 realwest

We have a really small police department here - seriously, maybe 30 officers altogether, and I've hadda call 'em twice - fortunately neither time was an emergency, something I made CLEAR to them and they had a car and a cop here in less than 2 minutes both times.
Course the cops looked too young to me to be able to be cops (!) but they were! Very friendly and considerate too. I also lived and worked in Manhattan, NYC for over 35 years and I have to say the same thing about the cops up there - they are not rude, they do come in a hurry and they do care about what your complaint may be.
I generally find Cops, Sheriff's and other LEO's to be very courteous and professional.

I was down your way last week Real, went to see friends in Fort Mill. Did you see me wave when I drove past Charlotte?

683 Catttt  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:26:07pm

Adding a link for when the embedded video thing is enabled.

Youtube Video
684 Fierce Guppy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:26:30pm

I believe in Father Christmas-- Greg Lake

685 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:28:04pm

Gun nuts, see if you can get to these. I'm not sure if it will work.

pic1

pic2

686 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:28:27pm

re: #680 logboy

It was ok, all I ever saw was the inside of a tent because we would come up with our convoy, spend the day sleeping, then head back that night. I do remember eating Taco Bell though as well as a couple Cinnabuns. Damn those things were good! We had none of that stuff down at Tallil. We were lucky to have a Burger King.

I used to try to drive over to the American side of the base at least once a day for a meal. God knows you got tired of eating Iraqi chow... one day an Iraqi Colonel tried to stuff some food in my mouth, we were eating at the table family style.
Iraqi culture takes getting used to... men holding hands, men kissing you on both cheeks... living and working with the Iraqis made me understand the meaning of humility. Some of them were good guys though.

687 SWPaul  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:28:32pm

Alright, dudes, I'm going to sleep now. The wind is howling outside, my favorite time to fall asleep. You guys and gals have a really nice night, I'll catch you all tomorrow!

688 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:28:41pm

re: #679 Floral Giraffe

Shannec99 and Logboy,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Yes, I meant to be all caps on that :)
God Bless!

I'LL SECOND THAT!

In all caps and all of that :)

689 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:28:47pm

re: #670 logboy
FUCK. I'm truly sorry to hear that - both for you and all the other returning vets who've suffered significant physical damage. I really had heard that the VA had improved a lot - so much so that -- well I won't tell ya about my first experiences with 'em right after I got back - I went to them about 15 years or so ago, got diagnosed with PTSD, was offered counseling in a group of other angry vets and said "no thanks" but they did offer me a new anti-depressant that they said had been designed especially for PTSD - Selexia or Alexia or somesuch, but I was allergic to it. But at least they were friendly and tried. This was the VA on 23rd st in Manhattan.
That really sucks man - so who do you go to for rehabilitative help?

690 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:29:19pm

re: #685 logboy

Gun nuts, see if you can get to these. I'm not sure if it will work.

pic1

pic2

Wow! sweet logboy! That looks like military issue! NICE!

691 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:29:31pm

re: #680 logboy

It was ok, all I ever saw was the inside of a tent because we would come up with our convoy, spend the day sleeping, then head back that night. I do remember eating Taco Bell though as well as a couple Cinnabuns. Damn those things were good! We had none of that stuff down at Tallil. We were lucky to have a Burger King.


Did you ever make it up to Camp Victory?
That place was unreal.

692 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:33:33pm

re: #689 realwest

FUCK. I'm truly sorry to hear that - both for you and all the other returning vets who've suffered significant physical damage. I really had heard that the VA had improved a lot - so much so that -- well I won't tell ya about my first experiences with 'em right after I got back - I went to them about 15 years or so ago, got diagnosed with PTSD, was offered counseling in a group of other angry vets and said "no thanks" but they did offer me a new anti-depressant that they said had been designed especially for PTSD - Selexia or Alexia or somesuch, but I was allergic to it. But at least they were friendly and tried. This was the VA on 23rd st in Manhattan.
That really sucks man - so who do you go to for rehabilitative help?

VA Hospitals and PTSD, some get it right, while other VA's just can't seem to pull their heads out of their backsides.

693 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:33:35pm

re: #688 Pvt Bin Jammin

I'LL SECOND THAT!

In all caps and all of that :)


I volunteered because ... well I took an oath, and I don't regret it... I appreciate your sentiment though. The guys who really need your thanks are people like Logboy... he left blood on those sands. Me, well I came back in one piece... a little more "educated", but I came home whole.

694 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:34:38pm

re: #678 Macker

re: #681 sngnsgt

Almost forgot, this appears to be the winning submission to this year's annual Iron Maiden Christmas card competition.

695 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:37:18pm

re: #685 logboy

Nice!

696 Wishing  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:37:30pm

Good night all.
Thank you all for being...lizards.
Blessings!

697 pat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:37:49pm

Merry Christmas to all.

698 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:39:12pm
Youtube Video
699 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:41:26pm

re: #680 logboy
"re: #674 shanec99

Hmmm, then you must have been on the American side of Taji when 4th ID was there... man them guys on the American side had it good, swimming pool, huge chow hall, haji shop and PX. The had Burger King, Seattle Coffee and Toco Bell.
Thank God you made it home safe my friend. Keep safe you hear.

It was ok, all I ever saw was the inside of a tent because we would come up with our convoy, spend the day sleeping, then head back that night. I do remember eating Taco Bell though as well as a couple Cinnabuns. Damn those things were good! We had none of that stuff down at Tallil. We were lucky to have a Burger King."

Well why I surely do thank you both for your service and sacrifice, I gotta tell ya, there were NO Taco Bells or Buger Kings or any kind of coffee shops or cinabuns when I served (well the jungle woulda make the cinabuns just positively putrid anyway) all we had was C-Rats and - on a few occasions I was given LRRP Rats (I think the forerunner to what is issued to all combat troops these days, MRE's).
Why hell I hadda hump it to a firebase for fresh chow, and that was uphill, both ways! LOL!

But I am truly sad to hear that the VA still sucks; though some Vienam buddies of mine swear by the kind of treatment they get in VA hospitals all over Texas.

700 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:43:01pm

re: #682 Wishing
LOL! Nope I didn't - probably cause I live about 12 miles south of Charlotte - closer to South Carolina than I am to Charlotte!

701 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:44:33pm

re: #683 Cattt
Hey hi Cattt - hope you had a great day today! But what's the difference between what you did and this:

Youtube Video
702 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:45:11pm

re: #701 realwest
Which I did by just copying and pasting in my comment?

703 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:46:18pm

Realwest ,

While I was in Vietnam, our unit had a cook assigned to baking cinebuns, on the night shift. We thought this was a great idea, until we where informed that they where for the Officer's mess, and off limits to the enlisted folk...

704 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:46:47pm

re: #685 logboy
Huh, don't look all that different than the CAIR-15 I used to carry.

705 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:46:59pm

re: #702 realwest

Which I did by just copying and pasting in my comment?

Now for his next magical trick...:)

706 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:47:50pm

re: #697 pat

Merry Christmas to all.

And to all a good night. Hope you all had a great time today, catch you later Lizards.

707 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:47:55pm

re: #687 SWPaul
Good night and sleep well SWPaul.

708 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:48:45pm

re: #693 shanec99

I volunteered because ... well I took an oath, and I don't regret it... I appreciate your sentiment though. The guys who really need your thanks are people like Logboy... he left blood on those sands. Me, well I came back in one piece... a little more "educated", but I came home whole.

I'm with you. Our friend Logboy the others who left blood, sanity and lives in that sand, snow, ocean or jungle deserve our utmost respect and heartfelt thanks. You all served, though, and don't forget it.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

709 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:49:50pm

re: #691 shanec99

Did you ever make it up to Camp Victory?
That place was unreal.

Yeah, we ran most of our convoys to BIAP. I never had a chance to visit the palaces or swim in the pools though, just the DFAC and the PX.

710 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:51:06pm

re: #699 realwest
I hear the VA is getting better, more resources, better equipment, newer facilities... but there are still some needs. I hear that many are now working for the VA... so they understand the needs of the guys who got hurt down range.
I gotta give them an A for trying... based on what I am reading ... but from time to time I still read about some poor service.

711 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:52:28pm

re: #703 Dustyvet

Man you needed a Navy Chief to fix that... things get fixed fast when there is a Navy Chief's mess on the ground.

712 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:53:58pm

re: #686 shanec99

I used to try to drive over to the American side of the base at least once a day for a meal. God knows you got tired of eating Iraqi chow... one day an Iraqi Colonel tried to stuff some food in my mouth, we were eating at the table family style.
Iraqi culture takes getting used to... men holding hands, men kissing you on both cheeks... living and working with the Iraqis made me understand the meaning of humility. Some of them were good guys though.


Seeing Iraqi men hold hands, kiss, and engage in other like behavior tends to put your view of them in a different light.

713 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:54:02pm

re: #709 logboy
That Chow Hall was huge... good lord... there were so many fat people up at Victory... I cant imagine that they did any PT there.
It was like those guys were in another world.

714 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:54:12pm

re: #692 Dustyvet
Hey Dusty - I'm reasonably sure, back in our day, that they inserted their heads and kept 'em that way.
In fact the VA "out reach" center was usually one guy reading a paperback novel. Then when the Iran Hostages came home and me and 7 other Vietnam Vets noted that we were - according to the U.S. Department of Labor, something like SEVEN TIMES more likely to be unemployed than our non veteran age peers. So we 8 started a charity to help VV's get jobs and I'm REALLY PROUD to say that after 11 years, we'd placed over 4,000 guys in full time, career jobs. Best damn thing I've ever done with my life.

715 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:54:34pm

NVLSP SUES ARMY TO PROVIDE PROPER BENEFITS TO

PTSD VETERANS -- National Veterans Legal Services

Program wants Army to provide full benefits to all

veterans discharged with PTSD in the past six years.


[Link: www.vawatchdog.org...]

716 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:56:32pm

re: #714 realwest

Hey Dusty - I'm reasonably sure, back in our day, that they inserted their heads and kept 'em that way.
In fact the VA "out reach" center was usually one guy reading a paperback novel. Then when the Iran Hostages came home and me and 7 other Vietnam Vets noted that we were - according to the U.S. Department of Labor, something like SEVEN TIMES more likely to be unemployed than our non veteran age peers. So we 8 started a charity to help VV's get jobs and I'm REALLY PROUD to say that after 11 years, we'd placed over 4,000 guys in full time, career jobs. Best damn thing I've ever done with my life.

Makes me damn proud of you Realwest, thanks for your efforts!

717 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:56:38pm

re: #695 rawmuse
Not at the price he hadda pay for it my friend. See his
#645 or click on his avatar.

718 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:56:41pm

If you refresh your browsers you will note that we are still getting Christmas Karma.

Thanks Neocon.

719 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:57:14pm

re: #712 logboy
Trust me bro... some Iraqis were good guys... they would stand next to
you if things got ugly and you could trust them.
But the corruption and selfishness I encountered was really annoying, I heard stories about homosexuality in the ranks of the IA, and about man love Thursday nights. Never saw it first hand though.

720 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:57:37pm

re: #718 Pvt Bin Jammin

If you refresh your browsers you will note that we are still getting Christmas Karma.

Thanks Neocon.

Anyone know where the dogma button is>:)

721 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:57:59pm

re: #710 shanec99

I hear the VA is getting better, more resources, better equipment, newer facilities... but there are still some needs. I hear that many are now working for the VA... so they understand the needs of the guys who got hurt down range.
I gotta give them an A for trying... based on what I am reading ... but from time to time I still read about some poor service.

I volunteer at the one at Fort Miley. Ms. rawmuse works there full time. If ever I can help out, let me know. I agree, there are people there that desperately deserve firing, and it is near impossible to do it. You all deserve better.

722 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:58:14pm

re: #708 Pvt Bin Jammin
AMEN PBJ!

723 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:58:17pm

re: #714 realwest

Hey Dusty - I'm reasonably sure, back in our day, that they inserted their heads and kept 'em that way.
In fact the VA "out reach" center was usually one guy reading a paperback novel. Then when the Iran Hostages came home and me and 7 other Vietnam Vets noted that we were - according to the U.S. Department of Labor, something like SEVEN TIMES more likely to be unemployed than our non veteran age peers. So we 8 started a charity to help VV's get jobs and I'm REALLY PROUD to say that after 11 years, we'd placed over 4,000 guys in full time, career jobs. Best damn thing I've ever done with my life.

Thank you for your dedication.

724 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:58:55pm

re: #669 Wishing

Here is a nice lil .22 that you would love and you can learn with:
Sig Sauer Mosquito
Sig Sauer Mosquito

Wish that it had been around in 98 - took a new GF to the range - gave her one of my my 45s - she shook and shimmied like a pole dancer every time she fired much to the delight of the range personnel. - And me.

They offered her a .22 - she loved it.

725 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:59:00pm

re: #720 Dustyvet

Anyone know where the dogma button is>:)

LOL. Very good.

Where is Cognito? He should be over here getting in on the Karma.

726 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 10:59:01pm

re: #496 Desert Dog

Nope, it's my celebration of my African heritage and blackness, and my desire to be separate from the rest of society. I always get funny looks at the Kwanzaa parties though...I guess it's because I am a dorky white guy with not one drop of "African" blood flowing through my veins, ya think?

Dja' read Ann Coulter's latest?
My Triumph Over Kwanzaa!

727 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:00:38pm

re: #710 shanec99

I hear the VA is getting better, more resources, better equipment, newer facilities... but there are still some needs. I hear that many are now working for the VA... so they understand the needs of the guys who got hurt down range.
I gotta give them an A for trying... based on what I am reading ... but from time to time I still read about some poor service.


Its just too damn big, period. Its disorganized and inefficient. I've been waiting for 4 months now for the new physicals for my rating. They were supposed to contact me in Sep to set up the appointments. I have yet to receive a phone call. Prosthetics is terrible. Poorly manned and unskilled, I have yet to have them do something correctly.

728 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:01:36pm

re: #508 Opilio

Today's APOD sure is purdy.

Sperm is pretty...?

729 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:01:39pm

re: #726 LeePro
Lee, the last time I remember reading my anthropology text books it said all of humanity evolved from a small group of humans who lived in East Africa, in modern Ethiopia.
All of us humans have African blood.

730 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:02:24pm

re: #716 Dustyvet
Thanks Dusty - our sole theory was that we'd all helped each other out over there, no reason to stop now that we were back in the World and the 8 of us had full time jobs.
As I said, proudest thing I've ever done in my life.
So thank you very much.

731 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:02:30pm

re: #726 LeePro

How are you doing, LeePro? Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Thanks for the pics. I e-mailed you but didn't get it out, it's in the drafts. Microsoft decided to up date me again that nite. Third time this month.

732 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:02:52pm

re: #726 LeePro

Dja' read Ann Coulter's latest?
My Triumph Over Kwanzaa!

I'm still trying to make Maynard G. Krebs birthday a Federal Holiday...:)

733 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:03:21pm

re: #725 Pvt Bin Jammin

LOL. Very good.

Where is Cognito? He should be over here getting in on the Karma.

Groan ...

734 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:03:44pm

re: #727 logboy

Its just too damn big, period. Its disorganized and inefficient. I've been waiting for 4 months now for the new physicals for my rating. They were supposed to contact me in Sep to set up the appointments. I have yet to receive a phone call. Prosthetics is terrible. Poorly manned and unskilled, I have yet to have them do something correctly.


Hmmm... have you tried Navy one source?... its online... they should be able to get someone on that sort of thing for you.
Give it a try now and see how it works. Navy one sounce will get back to you within a few days... I don't know if the Army has a similar program.

735 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:06:11pm

re: #719 shanec99

Trust me bro... some Iraqis were good guys... they would stand next to
you if things got ugly and you could trust them.
But the corruption and selfishness I encountered was really annoying, I heard stories about homosexuality in the ranks of the IA, and about man love Thursday nights. Never saw it first hand though.

We had issues with "man-love" in the convoys. The guys we replaced warned us about the TCNs (third country nationals) that drove the semis. Do NOT just go and open the door to their trucks. Always knock first! We opened a few without warning and saw some things we'd rather not talk about.

736 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:06:29pm

re: #732 Dustyvet

I'm still trying to make Maynard G. Krebs birthday a Federal Holiday...:)

God I'm old...:)

737 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:08:06pm

Well - are the Paks and Indians getin it on yet? 12 + hours and it seems they are cooling their rhetoric? Or not?

738 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:08:41pm

re: #733 Bobibutu

Groan ...

I think he kind of makes it fun, personally. heh

739 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:10:03pm

re: #727 logboy
"They were supposed to contact me in Sep to set up the appointments. I have yet to receive a phone call."
I don't want to be presumptuous here, but have YOU called THEM? Repeatedly? What we found in helping other guys get jobs we'd sometimes need something for many of them for their job applications and all and they'd ALWAYS say they'd call us "by the end of the week" and of course never did.
So we all just marched our asses over there and gave 'em verbal hell. After that they responded pretty quickly. As I said, I KNOW some VA's are better at getting treatment and all - and it seems like I've heard that about all VA hospitals in Texas - maybe the problem is which VA you've been using?

740 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:10:25pm

re: #735 logboy
Bro... ugh...
anyway try this link... its to Military One Source... you might get some help here.
[Link: www.militaryonesource.com...]

My friends in the states say it works... also I dont know what the Army has, but I would advise you to contact a Navy Fleet and Family Support Center for assistance, if they can't assist you they will help you. I know a few of those folks, they are really dedicated. I don't know if the Army National Guard has a similar organization.

741 rawmuse  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:10:40pm

Venezuelan oil closed at $27.10 on Dec. 23rd. (see links above for the story)
They will be giving the stuff away at this rate.

742 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:12:29pm

re: #728 LeePro

Sperm is pretty...?

Sperm? I thought they were my brain cells.

[Link: apod.nasa.gov...]

(Scroll down on this pic. It's great. Using it as wallpaper right now.)

743 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:12:36pm

re: #741 rawmuse
Venzualan Crude really is; it's very high in Sulphur and other shit - a long way from sweet, light crude - so who the hell would accept it if they did try to give it away?!?

744 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:12:42pm

re: #741 rawmuse

Venezuelan oil closed at $27.10 on Dec. 23rd. (see links above for the story)
They will be giving the stuff away at this rate.


I wonder how ole Hugo is gonna pay for the new Russian weapons at this rate?

745 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:12:59pm

re: #738 Pvt Bin Jammin

I think he kind of makes it fun, personally. heh

Yes but what a waste of energy. - whew!

746 freetoken  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:13:15pm

re: #737 Bobibutu

There has been no news off the wires this afternoon about south asia... As the day wears on we will see what happens...

747 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:15:34pm

Log ... if you check the site out there is a place on the left with access for wounded warriors.

Try it... it might help you, the people here get results.
[Link: www.militaryonesource.com...]

748 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:15:43pm

Well all y'all it's been grand today - I sure hope logboy can get the damn VA off it's butt and give him the assistance he has EARNED.
But I gotta get to sleep NOW. I'm really beat.
I hope you all have a GREAT EVENING/EARLY MORNING and that I get the chance to see you all down the road.

Good night, all.

749 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:15:46pm

re: #745 Bobibutu

The "energizer bunny" of LGF.

750 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:17:03pm

re: #748 realwest

Well all y'all it's been grand today - I sure hope logboy can get the damn VA off it's butt and give him the assistance he has EARNED.
But I gotta get to sleep NOW. I'm really beat.
I hope you all have a GREAT EVENING/EARLY MORNING and that I get the chance to see you all down the road.

Good night, all.

Amen to VA comment.

Nite, Realwest. Hope you and Mom have a great day tomorrow.

751 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:17:54pm

Good news!
My son's future bil is home for good after lengthy stints in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Farthest he'll have to go now (from Memphis) is upstate NY!

He is a hero!

752 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:18:30pm

re: #727 logboy

Its just too damn big, period. Its disorganized and inefficient. I've been waiting for 4 months now for the new physicals for my rating. They were supposed to contact me in Sep to set up the appointments. I have yet to receive a phone call. Prosthetics is terrible. Poorly manned and unskilled, I have yet to have them do something correctly.

Send me your story - if appropriate - I will get it to the right people.

Bureaucracy is a bitch.

Link on and blue.

753 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:20:37pm

re: #729 shanec99

Ummm...K.

thank you

754 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:20:53pm

re: #746 freetoken

There has been no news off the wires this afternoon about south asia... As the day wears on we will see what happens...

India was poised to strike 12 + hours ago -

thx

755 logboy  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:22:35pm

re: #739 realwest

"They were supposed to contact me in Sep to set up the appointments. I have yet to receive a phone call."
I don't want to be presumptuous here, but have YOU called THEM? Repeatedly? What we found in helping other guys get jobs we'd sometimes need something for many of them for their job applications and all and they'd ALWAYS say they'd call us "by the end of the week" and of course never did.
So we all just marched our asses over there and gave 'em verbal hell. After that they responded pretty quickly. As I said, I KNOW some VA's are better at getting treatment and all - and it seems like I've heard that about all VA hospitals in Texas - maybe the problem is which VA you've been using?

I have called the VA, numerous times. They keep telling me to hurry up and wait, someone will contact me shortly and set up an appointment. It's hard to contact the right person when you don't know who the right person is. Unless the VA starts chauffeuring me around, I'll keep going to the one in Minneapolis.

756 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:23:28pm

re: #754 Bobibutu

I must be out to lunch. Hadn't heard anything.

757 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:23:50pm

re: #749 Pvt Bin Jammin

The "energizer bunny" of LGF.

Fair enough - it does keep the dialog going. Anguished but going.

758 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:24:14pm

re: #753 LeePro

Ummm...K.

thank you

You are welcome, by the way the human genome project is confirming much of what the anthropologists have argued for years (the out of Africa theory).

759 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:25:41pm

re: #731 Pvt Bin Jammin

How are you doing, LeePro? Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Thanks for the pics. I e-mailed you but didn't get it out, it's in the drafts. Microsoft decided to up date me again that nite. Third time this month.

I'm happy, {PBJ}. Had a wonderful Christmas with both of my children and their fiancés under the same roof.

Yours good? How is Hubby Bin Jammin feeling?

760 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:26:20pm

re: #732 Dustyvet

LOL!

761 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:26:31pm

re: #755 logboy
Military one source says to call this number for help 24/7 Call Now [no phone numbers allowed].
Give them a call now, and they will help, or point you to where you can get help.

762 Bob Dillon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:26:51pm

re: #756 Pvt Bin Jammin

I must be out to lunch. Hadn't heard anything.

We are all out to lunch - hot spot and it's quiet. Scary.

763 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:27:47pm

re: #718 Pvt Bin Jammin

You are very welcome Pvt. You have all deserved every last Karma point you got. I'd also hope Kristmas Karma turns into an annual lizard tradition.

764 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:29:22pm

re: #763 Neo Con since 9-11

You are very welcome Pvt. You have all deserved every last Karma point you got. I'd also hope Kristmas Karma turns into an annual lizard tradition.

What is Kristmas Karma?

765 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:30:42pm

re: #742 Pvt Bin Jammin

Sperm? I thought they were my brain cells.

[Link: apod.nasa.gov...]

(Scroll down on this pic. It's great. Using it as wallpaper right now.)

Wow! Now that's pretty!

Just look at all those synapses firing! ! !

Heh.

766 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:32:49pm

re: #757 Bobibutu

I was a young journalistic wanna be type once upon a time but since I found out I couldn't own my own paper and write what I wanted to I changed my tune . LOL I tend to get along with a lot of folks, also.He gets to many of us, once in awhile, that's for sure.

767 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:33:16pm

re: #758 shanec99

Sorry.
Forgot the / tag.

768 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:34:22pm

re: #762 Bobibutu

During the Bombay mess I was looking at Twitter Mum...

769 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:36:14pm

re: #764 shanec99

What is Kristmas Karma?


I'm hoping we all gift each of our fellow commenters with a point of Karma on Christmas. I'm dubbing it Kristmas Karma till someone comes up with a better term

770 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:38:28pm

re: #769 Neo Con since 9-11

HannukaKristmas Karma?

771 Wendya  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:39:28pm

re: #685 logboy

Gun nuts, see if you can get to these. I'm not sure if it will work.

pic1

pic2

I'm not sure which one is handier... parachute suspension line or duct tape.

772 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:39:31pm

re: #767 LeePro It's ok my African sister.

773 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:43:09pm

re: #771 Wendya

The second pic is a gun but I don't know about the first one. There was a barrel and some kind of binoculars, plumbing parts, etc. LOL

774 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:44:22pm

re: #770 Pvt Bin Jammin

HannukaKristmas Karma?

"Chanukah/Christmas/Charma" I tried to say that and my key board is now covered in spit.

775 LeePro  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 11:56:42pm

re: #763 Neo Con since 9-11

You are very welcome Pvt. You have all deserved every last Karma point you got. I'd also hope Kristmas Karma turns into an annual lizard tradition.

Pvt Bin Jammin isn't military, Neo. she's a sweet lady who lives in SoCal.
But that's not to say that she doesn't deserve gifts and such!
;D

776 Neo Con since 9-11  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:00:36am

re: #775 LeePro

Well then a Chappy Chanuka/Christmas/Charmic Ding to you Lee for correcting me. My apologies Pvt Bin Jammin

777 LeePro  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:02:56am

back atCHa, Neo!

778 Pvt Bin Jammin  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:09:24am

re: #763 Neo Con since 9-11

You are very welcome Pvt. You have all deserved every last Karma point you got. I'd also hope Kristmas Karma turns into an annual lizard tradition.

Thanks. Lee's right. I am just a little old lady from no. of Pasadena. LOL Thanks, though, I'll extend your complement to the men in my family who serve or have served. We are (mostly) USMC here but all other branches too.

Me, I'm just a Soldier's Angel. We adopt the troops. All branches.

I got my nic from that silly old Pvt. Benjamin, Goldie Hawn movie. I would have been like her if I had joined the military. LOL

779 Wendya  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:10:36am

re: #773 Pvt Bin Jammin

The second pic is a gun but I don't know about the first one. There was a barrel and some kind of binoculars, plumbing parts, etc. LOL

ROTFL! My husband has been "pimping out" his M4 for years.

For Christmas I got him a gas piston retrofit conversion and a flash suppressor so he can get that stupid Y-Comp (Clinton ban era gun) cut off and have the barrel threaded. I figure if I can get him new stuff for his firearms, he'll stop "improving" mine.

780 Pvt Bin Jammin  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:19:22am

re: #779 Wendya

Good thing I can recognize a barrel and recognize the need to be able to see the target well. LOL

We don't get to have any fun like that here in Los Angeles County. The ultra secret weapons division would descend upon us.
/I don't really think they have one yet but other agencies do.

781 LeePro  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:24:23am

re: #780 Pvt Bin Jammin

Good thing I can recognize a barrel and recognize the need to be able to see the target well. LOL

We don't get to have any fun like that here in Los Angeles County. The ultra secret weapons division would descend upon us.
/I don't really think they have one yet but other agencies do.

Got mine coupla' weeks ago. Son gave me cleaning kit and a box of hollow points for Christmas.

Oh, yeah, and a framed print --- quote about how wonderful mothers are!

heehee

782 Pvt Bin Jammin  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:27:19am

re: #781 LeePro

Got mine coupla' weeks ago. Son gave me cleaning kit and a box of hollow points for Christmas.

Oh, yeah, and a framed print --- quote about how wonderful mothers are!

heehee

That is a great pistol! I need to break down and get one soon.

783 Wendya  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:28:50am

re: #780 Pvt Bin Jammin

We don't get to have any fun like that here in Los Angeles County. The ultra secret weapons division would descend upon us.
/I don't really think they have one yet but other agencies do.

My brother lives in Alameda county and when he moved, he left his firearms with me instead of trying to convert them to meet California standards. I remember California before the kooks took over.

784 Pvt Bin Jammin  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 12:31:25am

Nite, Lizards. I think I am goofing up my posts. Take care.

785 ryannon  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 1:01:43am

Beauty in strange places: Vide Cor Meum from Hannibal:

Youtube Video
786 [deleted]  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 2:35:14am
787 [deleted]  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 2:46:45am
788 Wendya  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 10:37:19am

re: #787 Iron Fist

The first one is the barrel portion of an M4 with about as much gear clipped the picatiny rails as possible. Pic 2 is the entire tricked out M4. Sometimes it's hard to see the rifle for all its accessories.

I'm actually pretty good at identifying the various ways you guys accessorize your firearms. ;)

789 Opilio  Fri, Dec 26, 2008 10:52:06pm

re: #728 LeePro

Sperm is pretty...?

This was the APOD I was referring to. Not the one you saw.


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 Frank says:

A drug is not bad. A drug is a chemical compound. The problem comes in when people who take drugs treat them as a license to behave like an asshole.