Friday Night Plumbing Thread
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Had a little plumbing emergency here at Lizard HQ, so here’s an open thread while Stinky and I mop up the lake formerly known as a bathroom…
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:40:54pm |
A 'plumbing' problem was the downfall of Richard Nixon, right?
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:40:59pm |
re: #4 Charles
Luckily it's clean water.
One of the young'uns has an "issue", so our overflow emergencies are typically the Stinky sort...
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Sharmuta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:41:08pm |
re: #3 dmandman
where's Joe when you need him?
It's a zionist honco conspiracy! And the Illuminati too.
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MilkOfMalfeasance Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:41:57pm |
re: #4 Charles
It's not clean if Stinky is in it. :-)
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:42:05pm |
re: #3 dmandman
where's Joe when you need him?
He's in Israel doing his impression of an illegal immigrant: Doing the work the MSM won't do.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:42:08pm |
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Attaboid Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:42:42pm |
Today I unblocked a bathtub, opened a wall to expose a leak in the riser, patched the ceiling from a previous plumbing fix. This building is falling apart.
But I have a job.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:42:56pm |
re: #7 Karridine
A 'plumbing' problem was the downfall of Richard Nixon, right?
It wasn't the crime that brought Nixon down, it was the cover-up.
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Render Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:43:28pm |
Just two words from someone that just had the same type of plumbing emergency, tree inspired in my case...
SHOP
VAC,
R
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:43:29pm |
re: #16 Dark_Falcon
It wasn't the crime that brought Nixon down, it was the cover-up.
Actually, it was getting caught, right?
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Killgore Trout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:43:35pm |
You fancy people with your indoor plumbing.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:43:37pm |
re: #16 Dark_Falcon
It wasn't the crime that brought Nixon down, it was the cover-up.
I thought it was the Washington Post?
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mean Gene Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:43:51pm |
You weren't trying to make a qassam rocket out of your pipes, were you?
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:09pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
You fancy people with your indoor plumbing.
If the outhouse overflows, hoo-boy.
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UncleSam Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:15pm |
I had the same problem a year ago, and it cost me $950 to upgrade and repair the plumbing and fix the problem.
You've got my sympathy.
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jcm Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:16pm |
re: #8 OldLineTexan
One of the young'uns has an "issue", so our overflow emergencies are typically the Stinky sort...
Our old toilet broke, my wife found a top rated FEDERALLY MANDATED low flow toilet at an average os three flushes it uses more water and needs frequent unclogging.
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saberry0530 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:36pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
You fancy people with your indoor plumbing.
Hey GrandPa didn't get indoor plumbing until 1977.
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:36pm |
re: #17 Render
Just two words from someone that just had the same type of plumbing emergency, tree inspired in my case...
SHOP
VAC,
R
Remove the paper bag first.
/don't ask.
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:44:40pm |
"Illuminati... do your pipes!
Til you have no grunts or gripes!
Illuminati ... are not dumb,
Plumbing til your plumb bob's plumb!"
Mothers, as sure as there's water in the bathroom, you can be SURE of Illuminati Plumbers! Illuminati bring light to every dark corner of your bathroom's dirty secrets!"
VO: "Now with XK-29 added for people who don't wipe after every movement!"
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:13pm |
re: #25 jcm
Our old toilet broke, my wife found a top rated FEDERALLY MANDATED low flow toilet at an average os three flushes it uses more water and needs frequent unclogging.
Progress!
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:31pm |
Oh, boy, Charles. Not fun, and I am speaking as one with wet experience. :D
I had to move to the apartment next door, due to the underground spring that flooded my apartment every time it rained - the management finally located the stupid spring, since I complained every time it rained - and spend about $40,000 solving the problem.
And then my upstairs neighbor's son left the water running, and my bedroom ceiling caved in. I got a call from work - you'd better come home - now.
My current apartment is dry, touch wood.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:33pm |
Call Joe back from Israel...plumber needed at Charles' house.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:34pm |
re: #25 jcm
Our old toilet broke, my wife found a top rated FEDERALLY MANDATED low flow toilet at an average os three flushes it uses more water and needs frequent unclogging.
I need Al Bundy's dream toilet for this kid, if she doesn't drink the Metamucil, etc. And she often does not.
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:35pm |
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:43pm |
re: #25 jcm
Our old toilet broke, my wife found a top rated FEDERALLY MANDATED low flow toilet at an average os three flushes it uses more water and needs frequent unclogging.
When we had a new toilet put into our bathroom, we talked at length with the guys at the store noting that our disabled son has the amazing ability of creating rather sizable bowel movements. One of those low-flush toilets would never cut it in our house. So we got a better one that works much better than any we've had.
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:45pm |
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:45:52pm |
Oh dear heavens, Charles. You didn't let my husband come over with his "Megacracker" cure for clogged pipes, did you?
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Killgore Trout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:46:20pm |
re: #25 jcm
There are plenty of places to find resale (previously owned ) toilets. They are cheaper and the work better.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:46:33pm |
re: #27 jwb7605
Remove the paper bag first.
/don't ask.
ROTFLMAO. I am going to have to get a cheapy to take render's advice. My nice 16-gallon with the HEPA filter don't need that kind of abuse. ;)
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Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:46:48pm |
I wish I had a gag photo of some lizard on a little boat floating on water... but since I don't I hope the plumbing gets fixed fast and you are high and dry soon!
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:46:58pm |
I sense the dark work of the Cloud Elders afoot...
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jcm Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:47:05pm |
re: #38 Killgore Trout
There are plenty of places to find resale (previously owned ) toilets. They are cheaper and the work better.
Hindsight......
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:47:51pm |
re: #35 vxbush
When we had a new toilet put into our bathroom, we talked at length with the guys at the store noting that our disabled son has the amazing ability of creating rather sizable bowel movements. One of those low-flush toilets would never cut it in our house. So we got a better one that works much better than any we've had.
So, not to be personal, but do you ever have an urge to check the "exit" for damage? I do not know how she gets these monsters out; she is a petite girl.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:47:59pm |
re: #37 ArmyWife
Oh dear heavens, Charles. You didn't let my husband come over with his "Megacracker" cure for clogged pipes, did you?
I'm shaking with giggles--that was a GREAT story, especially your sister (or s-i-l) scolding them with her "teacher" voice!
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:48:15pm |
re: #33 OldLineTexan
Have you tried one of the new toilets that they advertise as flushing a bucket of golf balls? The WHOOSH is incredible, it could pull entrails outta ya if you don't be careful.
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mean Gene Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:48:31pm |
re: #25 jcm
Our old toilet broke, my wife found a top rated FEDERALLY MANDATED low flow toilet at an average os three flushes it uses more water and needs frequent unclogging.
We held out with a cracked bowl ''old'' one as long as we could.
Then it broke.
So we did our research.
Plumbers agreed go with a vaccuum one, preferably a Kohler.
So, it was expensive but the city gave us a rebate.
No problems so far, and most importantly, no need to double-flush.
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LGoPs Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:48:31pm |
Sounds like Charles needs a federal bailout.......
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:48:43pm |
re: #42 jcm
Hindsight......
No, those are the new models with webcans. KT is talking about an old john, not the VistaFlush 6000xe.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:49:33pm |
re: #45 ArmyWife
Have you tried one of the new toilets that they advertise as flushing a bucket of golf balls? The WHOOSH is incredible, it could pull entrails outta ya if you don't be careful.
Where can I purchase this marvel, and can you flush a tree limb down it? Golf balls are wimpy...
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:50:07pm |
re: #44 goddessoftheclassroom
It's my sister. She still strikes fear in their hearts. In fact, this year on vacation, she told the "boys" she was checking bags for fireworks. Another true story.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:50:11pm |
Things could be worse, at least you have a toilet seat...Russians have to invade other countries to steal theirs.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:50:25pm |
re: #45 ArmyWife
Have you tried one of the new toilets that they advertise as flushing a bucket of golf balls? The WHOOSH is incredible, it could pull entrails outta ya if you don't be careful.
One of toilets at work has a system like that. It takes a while to recharge its pressure, but it does not clog.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:50:30pm |
re: #43 OldLineTexan
So, not to be personal, but do you ever have an urge to check the "exit" for damage? I do not know how she gets these monsters out; she is a petite girl.
Trust me; because he can't clean himself up, I get way too much exposure to that end. While he has a very small hemorrhoid, everything else is fine. No damage.
This is why I get paid the big bucks, right? :D
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:51:06pm |
re: #4 Charles
Luckily it's clean water.
I would trade with you. I spent last Tuesday jackhammering a 6 foot diameter hole in the middle of my driveway to get at an underground pipe that had sprung a leak. Took me 6 hours of jackhammering and digging. I found and repaired the pipe, but still have to fill up the hole and pour new concrete into the large hole. What a joy.
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LGoPs Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:51:35pm |
re: #48 OldLineTexan
No, those are the new models with webcans. KT is talking about an old john, not the VistaFlush 6000xe.
At first I thought I read webcams and I thought why the hell would you want one of those in your toilet.....unless you're doing do-it-yourself proctology......whatever...........
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Render Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:51:48pm |
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Ledger1, if you're out there, my apologies, it looks like Debka may have been on to something after all - this time.
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The ship was intercepted in the Red Sea, which is in TF 150/151's operational area.
I have further pithy commentary at home...
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SHAMELESS
PIMPAGE,
R
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:52:04pm |
re: #53 vxbush
Trust me; because he can't clean himself up, I get way too much exposure to that end. While he has a very small hemorrhoid, everything else is fine. No damage.
This is why I get paid the big bucks, right? :D
You betcha. Your rewards will be untarnished by rust or moth.
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:52:47pm |
I find the sound of running water so soothing . . .
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JammieWearingFool Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:53:22pm |
Plumbing the depths. I imagine someone can photoshop a plunger-wielding lizard.
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:53:46pm |
re: #60 quickjustice
I find the sound of running water so soothing . . .
When I'm tired I listen to walking water.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:53:58pm |
re: #59 OldLineTexan
You betcha. Your rewards will be untarnished by rust or moth.
Okay, but I'm worried my tiara with have brown stones in it.
/yech
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:00pm |
re: #48 OldLineTexan
No, those are the new models with webcans. KT is talking about an old john, not the VistaFlush 6000xe.
"Hi, I'm Ron Popeil bringing YOU the VistaFlush 6000xe and its SuperScanning Auto Cleaner, that works to make ANY peri-anal region Spic & Span!
But wait, there's more! VistaFlush 6000xe has an Ultrasonic Vibrating Head to clean out YOUR ceramic toilet-bowl 'head' at every use!
But WAIT, there' MORE! VistaFlush 6000xe sends an anonymous scan to our online database almost instantaneously, to verify cleanliness AND to ensure that you are never the butt of jokes!
So get YOUR VistaFlush 6000xe from the dealer nearest you, TODAY!"
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:09pm |
re: #54 maddogg
I would trade with you. I spent last Tuesday jackhammering a 6 foot diameter hole in the middle of my driveway to get at an underground pipe that had sprung a leak. Took me 6 hours of jackhammering and digging. I found and repaired the pipe, but still have to fill up the hole and pour new concrete into the large hole. What a joy.
So , you need a "Bail-in."
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:23pm |
Time for the exploding outhouse jokes . . .
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:25pm |
I am pretty handy around the house but one repair always fills me with dread.....replacing the old wax ring seal for a toilet. When I am scooping out the old one, staring at that hole in the floor all I can think about is Stephen King novels.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:34pm |
re: #60 quickjustice
I find the sound of running water so soothing . . .
Running streams, running over rocks, are just fabulous.
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sngnsgt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:54:45pm |
re: #54 maddogg
I would trade with you. I spent last Tuesday jackhammering a 6 foot diameter hole in the middle of my driveway to get at an underground pipe that had sprung a leak. Took me 6 hours of jackhammering and digging. I found and repaired the pipe, but still have to fill up the hole and pour new concrete into the large hole. What a joy.
It's not a hole, it's an Earth recession in need of a dirt and concrete stimulus package.
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:06pm |
Interesting tidbit about Japanese public restrooms: In the 1980's, Japan came up with The Sound Princess, because many Japanese women flushed continuously to cover the sound of bodily functions. The Sound Princess is used in most new and many older restrooms in Japan - it makes flushing noises without wasting water and covers the bodily function noise.
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:17pm |
re: #52 Dark_Falcon
You can probably smuggle a real toilet in from Canada, at least until we ban them in our fight against Global Warming/Climate Change/Y2k.
(We are going to be banning light bulbs, soon.)
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:19pm |
re: #54 maddogg
I would trade with you. I spent last Tuesday jackhammering a 6 foot diameter hole in the middle of my driveway to get at an underground pipe that had sprung a leak. Took me 6 hours of jackhammering and digging. I found and repaired the pipe, but still have to fill up the hole and pour new concrete into the large hole. What a joy.
probably ought to hold off. If you repaired the one leak, I bet dollars to doughnuts, within two weeks you will have another leak a little further up.
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SR_guy Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:19pm |
I was reading about this phone call that Obama made to Abbas.
Debbie Schlussel posted a picture of this occasion. here.
It looks like he is speaking into the wrong end of the telephone.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:23pm |
re: #45 ArmyWife
Have you tried one of the new toilets that they advertise as flushing a bucket of golf balls? The WHOOSH is incredible, it could pull entrails outta ya if you don't be careful.
Now we know where the cat went...
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:24pm |
Charles, did Greg Craig call with a unclogging procedure yet?
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:35pm |
re: #61 JammieWearingFool
Plumbing the depths. I imagine someone can photoshop a plunger-wielding lizard.
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:37pm |
re: #49 OldLineTexan
Home Depot or Lowes will take care of you. Tree logs were not on the picture, but it was big ol bucket of golf balls. The woosh is LOUD. Beware.
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Kreuzueber Halbmond Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:55:59pm |
And on the eighth day, God created floor drains.
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tommygum Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:56:04pm |
re: #51 jorline
Things could be worse, at least you have a toilet seat...Russians have to invade other countries to steal theirs.
My "aunt" in Hanover was one step ahead of the Russkies in 1945 and said that they thought toilets were for washing potatoes.
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:56:23pm |
re: #53 vxbush
you get a gold star each and every day, no doubt about it.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:56:27pm |
re: #63 vxbush
Okay, but I'm worried my tiara with have brown stones in it.
/yech
You have my admiration, FWIW.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:57:01pm |
re: #62 Bloodnok
When I'm tired I listen to walking water.
Sounds like a Steven Wright line...lol
"Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film".
Steven Wright
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Karagush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:57:04pm |
re: #45 ArmyWife
Have you tried one of the new toilets that they advertise as flushing a bucket of golf balls? The WHOOSH is incredible, it could pull entrails outta ya if you don't be careful.
I have one. And yeah my guy wanted to test it. I told him yeah the toilet i trust you wreak my pipes you pay the plumber. He accepted this verdict with ill grace. I still have my suspicions about what he and my kid are up to when im not home. But i do know he would man up and pay the bill if it all goes wrong...
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:57:35pm |
re: #80 ArmyWife
you get a gold star each and every day, no doubt about it.
Star? Heck, I think it's a HALO!
(vxbush)
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:57:49pm |
re: #72 Outrider
probably ought to hold off. If you repaired the one leak, I bet dollars to doughnuts, within two weeks you will have another leak a little further up.
Cripes, I hope not. The line is 2 1/2 feet down. PVC so metal detector was useless. Red gumbo clay. The high temp for the day was 46 F.
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Attaboid Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:58:14pm |
Two weeks ago I had to lift to whole toilet to unblock it. It was the girlfriends pantyhose.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:58:38pm |
re: #88 maddogg
Cripes, I hope not. The line is 2 1/2 feet down. PVC so metal detector was useless. Red gumbo clay. The high temp for the day was 46 F.
Heaven bless you...what a chore.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:58:45pm |
re: #70 Catttt
Interesting tidbit about Japanese public restrooms: In the 1980's, Japan came up with The Sound Princess, because many Japanese women flushed continuously to cover the sound of bodily functions. The Sound Princess is used in most new and many older restrooms in Japan - it makes flushing noises without wasting water and covers the bodily function noise.
The one fun thing about the floor-level slit-style johns in China was that the flush lever was on the right FOOT.
Vroom, Vroom!
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:58:57pm |
Apparently methane gas used to build up in the old outhouses. Some poor guy would step into the outhouse, light up a cigarette, and . . . KABLAM! He never knew what hit him.
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:08pm |
re: #90 Attaboid
Two weeks ago I had to lift to whole toilet to unblock it. It was the girlfriends pantyhose.
was she still in them?
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:10pm |
re: #84 jorline
Sounds like a Steven Wright line...lol
"Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film".
Steven Wright
The sad thing is that in another 6-8 years, the line won't make sense to a grade school age kid.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:11pm |
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Jed 1899 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:16pm |
Only drunks and plumber's know that 'American Standard' makes toilets.
I suppose Stinky is in on it now.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:34pm |
re: #79 tommygum
My "aunt" in Hanover was one step ahead of the Russkies in 1945 and said that they thought toilets were for washing potatoes.
lol...We have a Russian friend...I always leave the toilet seat up for her so she feels at home.
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BlueCanuck Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:41pm |
re: #66 quickjustice
Time for the exploding outhouse jokes . . .
Well I know the standard Hallowe'en trick was to move the out house back about 5 feet or so. Rather rude rush late at night. Happened to one guy so often that on the day before, HE moved it back himself. And then he sat listening to the giggles turn to screams. . . . .
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 5:59:42pm |
re: #67 big steve
I am pretty handy around the house but one repair always fills me with dread.....replacing the old wax ring seal for a toilet. When I am scooping out the old one, staring at that hole in the floor all I can think about is Stephen King novels.
I get freaked out around porta-lets because of an episode of the X-FIles. Remember that slug thing that lived in the depths of one and ummm attached itself to you when you sat down? I still have nightmares.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:00:02pm |
re: #96 jwb7605
The sad thing is that in another 6-8 years, the line won't make sense to a grade school age kid.
Then just change 'film' to 'a memory card'.
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sphincter Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:00:26pm |
tommygum
My father in-law said the same thing.
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offendi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:00:39pm |
Under the Obama administration future plumbing solutions will require the UN's participation. Better fix your leaks now.
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:00:43pm |
re: #88 maddogg
Cripes, I hope not. The line is 2 1/2 feet down. PVC so metal detector was useless. Red gumbo clay. The high temp for the day was 46 F.
ahhh PVC pipe. probably won't have another leak then. In areas with high acidic soil, under slab plumbing goes bad quickly. Repair a leak, another springs up due to increased pressure.,
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:02pm |
re: #79 tommygum
My "aunt" in Hanover was one step ahead of the Russkies in 1945 and said that they thought toilets were for washing potatoes.
My friend's father told me about seeing Russian soldiers in Berlin with ARMFULLS of wristwatches, taken from German dead, and when the wristwatches stopped showing true time, they'd take it off and throw it away, because none of them knew about WINDING IT UP!
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:03pm |
re: #101 summergurl
I get freaked out around porta-lets because of an episode of the X-FIles. Remember that slug thing that lived in the depths of one and ummm attached itself to you when you sat down? I still have nightmares.
must have missed that one....crap!
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FloridaAnole Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:05pm |
re: #16 Dark_Falcon
It wasn't the crime that brought Nixon down, it was the cover-up.
But mainly it was that disgruntled FBI employee that Woodstein wrote up as a highly placed administration insider. Woodstein then showed their respect for their prize source by more or less calling him a fellator.
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:16pm |
re: #70 Catttt
I need this! I will NOT go to the bathroom in public. It's a serious issue at times! Oh some stories I could tell. But I think I've shared enough for one evening.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:18pm |
re: #93 vxbush
The husband should get all the accolades, not me. He deals with it seven days a week, all day long. I'm really just the pitch hitter.
Well, pass 'em on if you think it wouldn't be annoying. And God Bless both of you.
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:34pm |
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:01:57pm |
re: #101 summergurl
I get freaked out around porta-lets because of an episode of the X-FIles. Remember that slug thing that lived in the depths of one and ummm attached itself to you when you sat down? I still have nightmares.
I LOVED that show, but it creeped me out, too. I'm a little claustrophobic, so even watching people crawl through duct work makes it hard for me to breathe!
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Kosh's Shadow Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:02:08pm |
re: #94 quickjustice
Apparently methane gas used to build up in the old outhouses. Some poor guy would step into the outhouse, light up a cigarette, and . . . KABLAM! He never knew what hit him.
I think Mythbusters busted this one. They had to go to extreme lengths to get the right mixture of methane to blow up the porta-potty. They ALWAYS find some way to blow up their target, so they managed, but it was not something that could occur in nature.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:02:21pm |
re: #101 summergurl
I get freaked out around porta-lets because of an episode of the X-FIles. Remember that slug thing that lived in the depths of one and ummm attached itself to you when you sat down? I still have nightmares.
Okay, this is NOT helping me.....I hate camping because I seriously love my indoor plumbing!
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:02:23pm |
re: #101 summergurl
That gives you nightmares? PAH!
Check this out for nightmares.
[Link: www.associatedcontent.com...]
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FloridaAnole Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:02:47pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
Some sharp political commentary from south of the border, eh?
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Kosh's Shadow Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:03pm |
Charles, was the toilet blocked by some sock puppet? Or just a messy troll?
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esch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:06pm |
re: #111 ArmyWife
Pfft.
Try having to use men's toilets forever. I've inadvertently (in a hurry) sat down on some other poorly coordinated jerk's pee more times than I can count.
Assholes.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:12pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
Pity. "El Detroit" would be a better name for a toilet bowl.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:24pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
Thank you for helping me better understand Chicagiland politics.
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:25pm |
re: #1 NYCHardhat
Master Plumbers make close to 80/hr.
Which is why Joe the Unlicensed Plumber is now happy to be doing gigs in Gaza.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:26pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
Isn't it China where there is a hole in the floor with a little ring (aka seat) around it? No worries about running over -
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:03:33pm |
re: #85 Karagush
My little brother flushed his toy train down the toilet when he was about 5. My mom had a plumber out, she SWORE her little darling would never do such a thing. Then the plumber pulled the train out all dripping wet.
PS - I can seriously take the donkey, I have property, and a 4 stall barn. My lame horse is probably coming home and he needs a friend...
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:05pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
Are you sure it wasn't the politics?
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:06pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
And look what comes out of Chicago
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Kenneth Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:10pm |
re: #67 big steve
I had to do that with a toilet once, after I noticed water leaking from the ceiling below. When I got the unit off I was horrified to discover the failed plumbing consisted of a plastic ice cream tub with the bottom cut off attached with about a whole roll of duct tape. I felt like hunting down the alleged plumber and duct taping his head to a toilet!
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:37pm |
re: #114 goddessoftheclassroom
I LOVED that show, but it creeped me out, too. I'm a little claustrophobic, so even watching people crawl through duct work makes it hard for me to breathe!
Go to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The used to do a tour that replicated some of the spaces the original explorers traveled, and you had to be willing to squeeze into some pretty tight spaces, some standing up and others bent over. Very hard to do if you have any claustrophobia!
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Kosh's Shadow Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:44pm |
re: #124 summergurl
Isn't it China where there is a hole in the floor with a little ring (aka seat) around it? No worries about running over -
People I know who went to Japan described ones with no seat. Just squat.
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:04:53pm |
re: #121 Dark_Falcon
Pity. "El Detroit" would be a better name for a toilet bowl.
You trying to make His Obamaness jealous?
/what a crappy trick to play!
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reine.de.tout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:02pm |
re: #17 Render
Just two words from someone that just had the same type of plumbing emergency, tree inspired in my case...
SHOP
VAC,
R
Or at least a couple of sham-wows!
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:14pm |
re: #120 esch
Pfft.
Try having to use men's toilets forever. I've inadvertently (in a hurry) sat down on some other poorly coordinated jerk's pee more times than I can count.
Assholes.
when you are done, put saran wrap on the top very tightly, close the seat,.... and leave.
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Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:18pm |
re: #122 jorline
Thank you for helping me better understand Chicagiland politics.
Definite Mayor Richard J. Daley twang in that spelling... bravo!
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:21pm |
re: #114 goddessoftheclassroom
I LOVED that show, but it creeped me out, too. I'm a little claustrophobic, so even watching people crawl through duct work makes it hard for me to breathe!
I am very claustrophobic - I take meds just to get on a plane. Of course that and a cocktail either I'm out like a light or I think I'm the life of the party.
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jcbunga Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:21pm |
OK, can't stand it any longer, so here goes:
Rove you magnificent BASTARD!
He's on Hannity now and says of The One's staff-- "They are winging it".
Coming from him, that's a gut punch.
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:23pm |
re: #115 Kosh's Shadow
I think Mythbusters busted this one. They had to go to extreme lengths to get the right mixture of methane to blow up the porta-potty. They ALWAYS find some way to blow up their target, so they managed, but it was not something that could occur in nature.
White Castel
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:05:38pm |
re: #124 summergurl
Isn't it China where there is a hole in the floor with a little ring (aka seat) around it? No worries about running over -
Ain't no seat on one of the slit toilets.
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Sharmuta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:16pm |
OK- so our unicorns don't help with plumbing issues. But they still fart rainbows, so maybe it's balances itself.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:25pm |
re: #119 Kosh's Shadow
Charles, was the toilet blocked by some sock puppet? Or just a messy troll?
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually the vertical water built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
/More than you ever wanted to know.
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:27pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
and what goes in El Chicago?
el blago
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:41pm |
re: #115 Kosh's Shadow
Actually, exploding outhouses were a favorite of Dean Prosser, co-author of Prosser on Torts. He collected cases in the courts about exploding outhouses, and printed them in his book. He thought they were funny!
Given the number of lawsuits filed over them, I don't think they were a myth.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:43pm |
re: #129 vxbush
Go to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The used to do a tour that replicated some of the spaces the original explorers traveled, and you had to be willing to squeeze into some pretty tight spaces, some standing up and others bent over. Very hard to do if you have any claustrophobia!
OMG--I went to a talk by a geology professor, and I almost hyperventilated LISTENING to him talk about having to crawl through a cave on his stomach, head-to-foot with his team, for about 20 feet or something. I think I would truly die if I had to do that.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:50pm |
re: #131 Karridine
You trying to make His Obamaness jealous?
/what a crappy trick to play!
Nope I'm just defending the city of my birth. Chicago politics are rancid, but Chicago is not a toilet of a city. It is actually quite beautiful in my eyes.
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reine.de.tout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:06:52pm |
re: #129 vxbush
Go to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The used to do a tour that replicated some of the spaces the original explorers traveled, and you had to be willing to squeeze into some pretty tight spaces, some standing up and others bent over. Very hard to do if you have any claustrophobia!
Been there.
Also went to a cave in Tennessee - started feeling sick (claustrophobia) and had to leave the tour.
I no longer do caves.
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LGoPs Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:07pm |
re: #113 quickjustice
In Latin America, many of the old toilet bowls installed were manufactured in Chicago, so the porcelain bore the stamp "Chicago". And the Spanish word for toilet bowl? "El Chicago!"
They must follow Chicago politics.....
/
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Shadetree_Computress Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:23pm |
Ah, flowing water. What could be so soothing to hear?
trickle...TRICKLE...burble...burrrbling....rushing....RAMPAGING FLOOD!
AAAARRRRRRRGGGGGRHHHHHH! Abandon house!
Whatevah you do, Charles, DO NOT go with the low-flow toilets. They just don't get the job done with loads of any size larger than mouse-sized. My little one can "out doo" me, fer Pete's sake!
By the way, where can I check out some avatars? I humbly ask this because I'm a hatchling, and I don't know much.
Thanks!
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:25pm |
re: #140 Charles
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
More than you ever wanted to know.
Focker did you flush this toilet?
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:38pm |
re: #126 OldLineTexan
You're right! Given the election of our new President, this story has suddenly become current! ;-)
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:46pm |
re: #117 WhiteRasta
That gives you nightmares? PAH!
Check this out for nightmares.
[Link: www.associatedcontent.com...]
I would have to stop bathing - that is painful to think about
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:50pm |
re: #136 jcbunga
Rove you magnificent BASTARD!He's on Hannity now and says of The One's staff-- "They are winging it"
But its AMERICA that suffers from their naivete, ignorance and arrogant 'we-can-wing-it!' attitude!
God help us!
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:07:52pm |
re: #121 Dark_Falcon
Pity. "El Detroit" would be a better name for a toilet bowl.
lmao...the Lyons were invited to play in the New Years Day Toilet Bowl.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:08:02pm |
re: #140 Charles
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
More than you ever wanted to know.
(Charles}
I'm so sorry. What a bummer.
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:08:24pm |
re: #143 goddessoftheclassroom
Goddess, I once watched an Imax movie about people scuba diving in caves, if you can imagine!
Talk about a crazy way to make a living.
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CynicalConservative Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:09:04pm |
re: #148 Shadetree_Computress
By the way, where can I check out some avatars? I humbly ask this because I'm a hatchling, and I don't know much.Thanks!
I just found a picture of my own and used Windows Picture Manager to shrink it to the 32K max sized allowed by Charles.
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:09:10pm |
re: #140 Charles
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
/More than you ever wanted to know.
and then there is that moment where someone first discovers the problem by innocently walking across the carpet somewhere in the house and suddenly realizing their feet are wet....
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:09:10pm |
re: #134 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
Definite Mayor Richard J. Daley twang in that spelling... bravo!
My bad...Chicagoland...lol
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Charles Johnson Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:09:14pm |
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
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Sharmuta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:09:51pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
Damn science all to hell!
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:00pm |
*Hi* (from remote location on a really old/slow computer)
A flush beats a full house.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:07pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
Engineering trivia: that pressure is known as "head".
/discuss
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:14pm |
re: #148 Shadetree_Computress
Ah, flowing water. What could be so soothing to hear?
trickle...TRICKLE...burble...burrrbling....rushing ....RAMPAGING FLOOD!
AAAARRRRRRRGGGGGRHHHHHH! Abandon house!
Whatevah you do, Charles, DO NOT go with the low-flow toilets. They just don't get the job done with loads of any size larger than mouse-sized. My little one can "out doo" me, fer Pete's sake!
By the way, where can I check out some avatars? I humbly ask this because I'm a hatchling, and I don't know much.
Thanks!
WELCOME! (I just used Google images and looked for an image under 32K)
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Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:16pm |
re: #153 Karridine
But its AMERICA that suffers from their naivete, ignorance and arrogant 'we-can-wing-it!' attitude!
God help us!
Naw, we will be fine if they can't figure out how to get anything done. We are doomed if they figure out how to do things to us.
/the country (and military) works better without interference from the cesspool on the Potomac.
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:21pm |
re: #129 vxbush
Go to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The used to do a tour that replicated some of the spaces the original explorers traveled, and you had to be willing to squeeze into some pretty tight spaces, some standing up and others bent over. Very hard to do if you have any claustrophobia!
we explored a cave in Southern France that could only be navigated while crawling. As far as the eye could see the floor was very level and as far as the eye could see the roof was super flat but with nothing holding it up. There was about 18" to 2' space to crawl until you got to the final cavern by crawling through a kitchen trash can sized hole in a wall. Within the cavern was a huge green pool. It was awesome.
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:52pm |
re: #129 vxbush
"Fat Man's Misery", a tight squeeze in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky!
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:53pm |
re: #144 Dark_Falcon
Nope I'm just defending the city of my birth. Chicago politics are rancid, but Chicago is not a toilet of a city. It is actually quite beautiful in my eyes.
I agree, Sir, and I meant NO SLUR to the fine city of Chicago! I had a friend in the Army, who took us to a (then-famous) steakhouse in Chi Town, where his mother worked, and treated 4 of us to the greatest steak dinner of my life!
No offense meant, Sir
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:10:57pm |
re: #156 WhiteRasta
Goddess, I once watched an Imax movie about people scuba diving in caves, if you can imagine!
Talk about a crazy way to make a living.
I tried scuba diving once on vacation and HATED it because it made me feel claustrophobic. I do like snorkling, though.
I used to have to teach a short story by Doris Lessing called "Through the Tunnel" about a teenager trying to swim through an underwater tunnel to prove himself to himself. It was a challenge.
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jcbunga Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:01pm |
re: #153 Karridine
But its AMERICA that suffers from their naivete, ignorance and arrogant 'we-can-wing-it!' attitude!
God help us!
Agreed.
The damage is real and already here. Caller on the radio tonight said "Do you realize that in 3 days everything The One has done has been to promote death or killers?" He's right.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:05pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
That sounds like it could be a scientific principle or something.
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:12pm |
re: #143 goddessoftheclassroom
OMG--I went to a talk by a geology professor, and I almost hyperventilated LISTENING to him talk about having to crawl through a cave on his stomach, head-to-foot with his team, for about 20 feet or something. I think I would truly die if I had to do that.
Heh. When in high school here in Arkansas (Ozarks full of caves) we used to cave crawl. Sometimes in spaces so tight the ceiling was against our backs while we crawled on our stomachs. Sometimes there wasn't room to turn around for 300 feet or so. Sometimes you had to go underwater and hold your breath and swim to the next opening to breath.
/I never said I was a smart kid:)
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:27pm |
re: #163 Sharmuta
Damn those dead white guys! Newton and Bernouli.
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Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:36pm |
re: #159 jorline
My bad...Chicagoland...lol
No..no...no... it was dead on! Have you ever heard Mayor Daley talk? That was right!
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:38pm |
re: #130 Kosh's Shadow
People I know who went to Japan described ones with no seat. Just squat.
sounds like the Middle East. A ceramic hole in the ground with a water spigot and small hose off to the left of it (as you are squatting)
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Sharmuta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:43pm |
re: #169 Iron Fist
Man, that sounds as bad as the tenement I lived in in Tallahassee. Luckily for me, I had the top floor apartment.
True that! Not fun when the upstairs neighbor's plumbing makes a mess in your apartment.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:11:48pm |
re: #140 Charles
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually the vertical water built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
/More than you ever wanted to know.
Could have been worse - it could have been coming out of your second floor toilet and seeped down the walls and out from the fixtures like the light in the foyer -
//not that it's ever happened to me ...
Thank goodness you guys were there and not out running the streets..
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:00pm |
Everything you always never wanted to know about French toilets:
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:03pm |
re: #166 OldLineTexan
Engineering trivia: that pressure is known as "head".
/discuss
So to release accumulated vertical water pressure, you turn the Lewinski valve?
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:25pm |
re: #177 WhiteRasta
Damn those dead white guys! Newton and Bernouli.
And Archimedes can kiss my Lizard ass.
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:31pm |
re: #136 jcbunga
OK, can't stand it any longer, so here goes:
Rove you magnificent BASTARD!
He's on Hannity now and says of The One's staff-- "They are winging it".
Coming from him, that's a gut punch.
They are winging it. Democrats are clueless with economic issues. Their knee-jerk response to everything is more government, higher taxes, more welfare checks, and payto-play pay-back schemes, --wraped in tasty rhetorical flourishes.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:39pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
Gravity: always conspiring against you.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:44pm |
re: #145 reine.de.tout
Been there.
Also went to a cave in Tennessee - started feeling sick (claustrophobia) and had to leave the tour.I no longer do caves.
You'll never get to meet OBL then.
//
Good evening, reine.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:44pm |
re: #174 jcbunga
Agreed.
The damage is real and already here. Caller on the radio tonight said "Do you realize that in 3 days everything The One has done has been to promote death or killers?" He's right.
That proves it. He IS the anti-Christ!
/
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:51pm |
re: #172 Karridine
I agree, Sir, and I meant NO SLUR to the fine city of Chicago! I had a friend in the Army, who took us to a (then-famous) steakhouse in Chi Town, where his mother worked, and treated 4 of us to the greatest steak dinner of my life!
No offense meant, Sir
None was taken.
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:12:59pm |
re: #173 goddessoftheclassroom
I remember that story. Very scary.
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BlueCanuck Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:03pm |
re: #166 OldLineTexan
Engineering trivia: that pressure is known as "head".
/discuss
I thought that was how pressure was relieved?
/bad blue, bad. . . .
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:09pm |
I thought there would be no plumbing problems when the O got elected.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:31pm |
re: #170 Outrider
we explored a cave in Southern France that could only be navigated while crawling. As far as the eye could see the floor was very level and as far as the eye could see the roof was super flat but with nothing holding it up. There was about 18" to 2' space to crawl until you got to the final cavern by crawling through a kitchen trash can sized hole in a wall. Within the cavern was a huge green pool. It was awesome.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The only tunnels I want to go through are ones in which I can sit on a comfy cushioned seat with a safety bar across my lap...
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:36pm |
re: #184 Bloodnok
And Archimedes can kiss my Lizard ass.
Don't forget Archimedes. he's the guy got it all started.
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:49pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
Back in the 60's, my younger brother and his DeMolay friends would pull a stunt where, with practiced timing, the guy on Floor 4 flushes, then Floor 3, then Floor 2 and WHAM! a fast-moving column of heavy water hits on the first floor and sprays all over the room, IF it doesn't blow out the pipes!
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:13:59pm |
so now Charles is a victim of the Great Flood!...not groovey
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:03pm |
re: #156 WhiteRasta
Goddess, I once watched an Imax movie about people scuba diving in caves, if you can imagine!
Talk about a crazy way to make a living.
oh that reminded me of a repressed memory. 20 yrs ago when Mrs Big Steve and I met, we used to go scuba diving. She convinced me to do a night dive down in Belize......"there are so many wonderful creatures that only come out at night" she says......so we do it. While you have a flashlight you can only see in front of you and you get this incredible feeling that Jaws is just inches behind you in the dark. It felt like being a kid in your grandparents dark basement. We only dove down 30 feet and normally a tank of air would last me 60 minutes at the depth. On the night dive I was hyperventilating so much that my ding-er on the regulator (which goes off a 500 lbs left) started chiming after about five minutes.
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Spare O'Lake Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:16pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
I bet you were flush with excritement.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:19pm |
re: #176 maddogg
Heh. When in high school here in Arkansas (Ozarks full of caves) we used to cave crawl. Sometimes in spaces so tight the ceiling was against our backs while we crawled on our stomachs. Sometimes there wasn't room to turn around for 300 feet or so. Sometimes you had to go underwater and hold your breath and swim to the next opening to breath.
/I never said I was a smart kid:)
Are you serious, or are you just trying to freak me out? I am freaked out.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:34pm |
Let's share some toity stories. OK, some years ago my two teenaged girls bathroom was right above the laundry room. They were always over flowing the toilet and filling up the light fixture. You know girls..two rolls per use. There was some fairly awful stuff in that light and it was kind of awkward when I had to get on a ladder and work over head and take the fixture off.
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:43pm |
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esch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:51pm |
re: #185 FrogMarch
Of course, but those in a position to get any airtime need to attack relentlessly 24/7 for the next 4 years. No mercy, no remorse.
As for 'Hater' or other labels? Yes, I hate poor judgment that would get me and my family killed. Deal with it, and grow up.
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:56pm |
Hopenchange, O style:
Stop funding anti-domestic terror stuff, to make the world a safer place, even though this is like staking out prey in the middle of a field and handing the hunter a weapon. Hopenchange.
Start funding abortions on our dime, since that will somehow save lives. Do it on Friday evening, when no one is paying attention. Except, apparently, the blogosphere. I realize this always happens when Dems come to power, but it still makes me mad. Plus, it is imho typically sneaky and cowardly to do it today, late on Friday, rather than on the 30th anniversary of Rove V Wade - which was yesterday - in a public ceremony of some sort. If it is such a good idea, why hide your actions, President O? Hiding it the very next day, late on Friday, is craven. Hopenchange.
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Sharmuta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:14:57pm |
re: #197 albusteve
so now Charles is a victim of the Great Flood!...not groovey
His bathroom drowned the dinosaurs!
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hazzyday Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:05pm |
I dropped my favorite toy in the outhouse once. That was a plumbing disaster that couldn't be recovered from. It's still there.
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MandyManners Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:06pm |
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:15pm |
re: #154 jorline
lmao...the Lyons were invited to play in the New Years Day Toilet Bowl.
PIMF...Lions.
Please excuse my head up the butt spelling tonight.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:17pm |
FBI Watching White Supremacist Websites Closely
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Karridine Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:19pm |
re: #186 Iron Fist
Who was it who said that we wouldn't have time for on the job training for a new President? I can't think of the name. It is almost on the tip of my tounge...
D'you mean Joe Biden, Obama's Vice-President?
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:21pm |
re: #140 Charles
You don't even want to know, but I'll tell you anyway. The toilet on the 2nd floor is on the same pipe as the toilet on the ground floor. 2nd floor toilet has a problem with its stopper where it occasionally stays open and runs continually. It was running for several hours with no one noticing, and eventually built up enough pressure to start pushing water out of the 1st floor toilet. A lot of water.
More than you ever wanted to know.
It sounds simular to the stimulus package. Keep spending and building the pressure,and at some point the shit will overflow and explode out.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:36pm |
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:40pm |
re: #201 goddessoftheclassroom
Are you serious, or are you just trying to freak me out? I am freaked out.
No, I'm serious. My Mother wouldn't have approved.
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Empire1 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:43pm |
Charles --
At least it's warm in your part of the country, so the stuff needing to be mopped won't freeze ... or would it be better if it did? Hmm ...
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:43pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
yes I am an engineer and it is called the bernoulli effect
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:45pm |
re: #173 goddessoftheclassroom
Cave diving is extremely dangerous. Many people get stuck underwater and underground, and then run out of air. 'Nuff said.
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:51pm |
re: #153 Karridine
But its AMERICA that suffers from their naivete, ignorance and arrogant 'we-can-wing-it!' attitude!
God help us!
What America will suffer from will be a crisis of spirit.
That's when you'll see "winging it".
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:15:59pm |
re: #198 big steve
There is no way in hell you'd ever get me in the water after dark. No way!
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:16:10pm |
so, what is the new tax rate per flush anyway?
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:16:27pm |
re: #198 big steve
oh that reminded me of a repressed memory. 20 yrs ago when Mrs Big Steve and I met, we used to go scuba diving. She convinced me to do a night dive down in Belize......"there are so many wonderful creatures that only come out at night" she says......so we do it. While you have a flashlight you can only see in front of you and you get this incredible feeling that Jaws is just inches behind you in the dark. It felt like being a kid in your grandparents dark basement. We only dove down 30 feet and normally a tank of air would last me 60 minutes at the depth. On the night dive I was hyperventilating so much that my ding-er on the regulator (which goes off a 500 lbs left) started chiming after about five minutes.
That was True Love.
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USBeast Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:16:57pm |
American Standard Cadet 3. Affordable and flushes like gangbusters. The only time I had one clog was when some one's little darling flushed a juice bottle down it.
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Kreuzueber Halbmond Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:01pm |
re: #166 OldLineTexan
Engineering trivia: that pressure is known as "head".
/discuss
Total head is the difference between total suction head and total discharge head.
/Dynamic, man..
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:06pm |
re: #194 goddessoftheclassroom
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The only tunnels I want to go through are ones in which I can sit on a comfy cushioned seat with a safety bar across my lap...
caves are cool. except for the various groans and creaking of the earth, it is super quiet and the temperature is always stable. and you never know what you will find.
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jcm Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:16pm |
re: #201 goddessoftheclassroom
Are you serious, or are you just trying to freak me out? I am freaked out.
I was the little guy on the fire crew. I got to be the first one into any confined space.
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jcbunga Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:25pm |
re: #208 hazzyday
I dropped my favorite toy in the outhouse once. That was a plumbing disaster that couldn't be recovered from. It's still there.
Which reminds of the guy who accidentally dropped a dollar down the outhouse, then threw in another dollar on purpose. Why? He wasn't gonna go in there after only a buck.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:31pm |
re: #178 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
No..no...no... it was dead on! Have you ever heard Mayor Daley talk? That was right!
I don't remember hearing him speak...he called it Chicagi?
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:51pm |
OT: DRUDGE: Obama has directly challenged congressional Republicans to break from Rush Limbaugh. He named Rush directly!
I think he just magnified Rush's importance by a factor of 100!
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:17:57pm |
re: #168 Vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
You know LT, I just got back on, saw the whorehouse comment, and was going to post the best response.
My conscience got the better of me. I know you would have appreciated my quip, but some folks might have found it in bad taste, thus I erred on the safe side.
It was good, and probably would have sounded better being yelled across the barracks, but I digress.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:04pm |
re: #207 Sharmuta
His bathroom drowned the dinosaurs!
but lizards survived and evolved into green hobnail booted Honcos!...it all makes sense now!...call HowwyWood!
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:16pm |
ot - regardiang the "Employee Free Choice" act ads. Total bullshit. It's the oposite of free choice. It will take away the secret ballot and force unions into the doors of profitable businesses and turn them into General Motors.
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:35pm |
re: #198 big steve
oh that reminded me of a repressed memory. 20 yrs ago when Mrs Big Steve and I met, we used to go scuba diving. She convinced me to do a night dive down in Belize......"there are so many wonderful creatures that only come out at night" she says......so we do it. While you have a flashlight you can only see in front of you and you get this incredible feeling that Jaws is just inches behind you in the dark. It felt like being a kid in your grandparents dark basement. We only dove down 30 feet and normally a tank of air would last me 60 minutes at the depth. On the night dive I was hyperventilating so much that my ding-er on the regulator (which goes off a 500 lbs left) started chiming after about five minutes.
scuba diving is something I could never get myself to do. Unless I am forced, I don't fool with any water I can't reach out on all four sides and touch porcelain.
;-)>
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:35pm |
re: #215 maddogg
No, I'm serious. My Mother wouldn't have approved.
I am forcing myself to breathe slowly while I contemplate being acquainted with A COMPLETELY INSANE PERSON!
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Spare O'Lake Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:37pm |
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:45pm |
I do have a fun flooding story. When my ex left me and moved to an apartment, it flooded right away. He also - within the week - had his tools stolen, two flat tires, and his gf was in a car accident (she was ok but milked it for all it was worth).
He told me later his gf blamed me - figured I put a whammy on her. She was right. I feel guilty about it now. Really.
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tommygum Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:50pm |
re: #186 Iron Fist
Who was it who said that we wouldn't have time for on the job training for a new President? I can't think of the name. It is almost on the tip of my tounge...
The answer is on the tip of Chrissy's tongue.
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:56pm |
re: #231 quickjustice
OT: DRUDGE: Obama has directly challenged congressional Republicans to break from Rush Limbaugh. He named Rush directly!
I think he just magnified Rush's importance by a factor of 100!
Should bring them out in the open.
I wonder if McCain will create the first "gang of ..."?
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maddogg Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:18:56pm |
Goddess,
Actually, its the first guy who goes underwater to find the next opening who is most brave, especially if he doesn't know if there is a next opening. Those pools of water deep in caves are cold, dark, and disorientating, so we would hold a light in the water so he could find his way back.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:01pm |
re: #231 quickjustice
OT: DRUDGE: Obama has directly challenged congressional Republicans to break from Rush Limbaugh. He named Rush directly!
I think he just magnified Rush's importance by a factor of 100!
Actually I think Obama and toilets and things that go down them are kind of similar.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:30pm |
re: #240 jwb7605
Should bring them out in the open.
I wonder if McCain will create the first "gang of ..."?
Assholes.
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Empire1 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:32pm |
Something I posted earlier on the Blago thread before I realized it had died. I think a few of the language-lovers here might get a chuckle out of it.
From Butler's Esperanto-English dictionary:
blago: (ŝerca mensogo [joking lie]), blarney, cajoling talk, fib, humbug, pretentious nonsense, tall story, trick.
Quite an appropriate coincidence, ĉu ne?
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:38pm |
re: #202 kansas
This reminds me of when I was growing up and my Dad (who is a retired Col, but then was active duty) screaming at my sister and me "You need 2 squares, 2 squares! NOT 2 ROLLS!" When the cry from Sheryl Crow rang out for 2 squares, I sent it to my hard core Republican father and let him know he was "green" before green was cool!
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:42pm |
re: #222 goddessoftheclassroom
That was True Love.
you know what you're right! I will have to remind her of that.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:43pm |
re: #228 jcm
I was the little guy on the fire crew. I got to be the first one into any confined space.
God bless you for your bravery and service.
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:45pm |
Trivia
Under the water it rumbled on,
Still louder and more dread :
It reached the ship, it split the bay ;
The ship went down like lead
name it
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z9z99 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:48pm |
Here is an illustrative pastime for when the new government starts cranking out new laws, policies and regulations: Whenever you read about such actions, count the number of times the word "requires" appears in the descriptions. You know, a law requires employers to do this, or insurers to do that, a new regulation requires drivers to do such and such and utilities to do so and so. Get a feel for how much the activities of government are dependent on compliance with "requirements" and imagine what happens when such compliance is not forthcoming. You may notice something odd about liberals and government.
A fundamental paradox of liberalism is this:
Liberals look to government to be the primary problem solver and organizing institution of life, not only for themselves, but for everyone. They instinctively look to government to ensure fairness, to insulate everyone from risk, to coddle subjective grievances and validate emotional needs. They look to government to do this because 1.) Government has a seemingly endless supply of money, and 2.) What the government cannot procure by persuasion it can compel by force. One quickly realizes that these two attributes are not separate. The government also aquires control of money under the threat of force. Thus, liberals flock to government to solve their problems, validate their worths and calm their fears, primarily because the government can, if necessary, resort to force. The liberal view of the world contains no small elements of compulsion, from compulsory taxes, to compulsory use of particular light bulbs, to compulsory diversity, to compulsory insurance, to compulsory community service etc. They like government because it "requires" things under the threat of force.
But the United States and Israel have lost moral standing in the world because they, when deemed necessary, well...use threats of force. Thus, the threat of force, and the consequent metastasis of government into the lives of its citizens, is the prime attraction of the liberal to the concept of big government, but the threat of force as a necessary element of survival? Well, that's bad. Threatening force to subsidize an indulgent ideology is satisfyingly chic; threatening force to make someone stop killing the citizens of your country is barbaric. It's the type of paradox that resists self-reflection, and not coincidentally, the type of paradox that allows a particularly shallow and clueless sort to wear a Che T-Shirt without the slightest hint of irony.
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:19:55pm |
re: #205 esch
Of course, but those in a position to get any airtime need to attack relentlessly 24/7 for the next 4 years. No mercy, no remorse.
As for 'Hater' or other labels? Yes, I hate poor judgment that would get me and my family killed. Deal with it, and grow up.
dang straight.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:20:05pm |
re: #221 brookly red
so, what is the new tax rate per flush anyway?
No tax, but Obama's prayer, in defiance of the old rule, has asked that brown hang around. It is still desirable for yellow to mellow.
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:20:14pm |
re: #224 USBeast
American Standard Cadet 3. Affordable and flushes like gangbusters. The only time I had one clog was when some one's little darling flushed a juice bottle down it.
I'm just glad you didn't say the guinea pig from last night...
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:20:22pm |
re: #218 quickjustice
There was a horror story in Manitoba a few years ago. A young man was cave diving alone and was lost.
They found his body almost a decade later, floating against the roof.
The water was so cold, there was little decomposition and and actually did an autopsy.
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Kenneth Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:21:09pm |
re: #209 MandyManners
And they think Americans are uncivilized.
France: they won't permit men to swim in public pools wearing swim trunks, as they are considered `unhygenic`. One must wear those tiny speedo units. Meanwhile, the sidewalks of Paris are literally coated with dog feces.
Go figure.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:21:17pm |
re: #245 ArmyWife
This reminds me of when I was growing up and my Dad (who is a retired Col, but then was active duty) screaming at my sister and me "You need 2 squares, 2 squares! NOT 2 ROLLS!" When the cry from Sheryl Crow rang out for 2 squares, I sent it to my hard core Republican father and let him know he was "green" before green was cool!
2 squares is definitely Army. No squares, I hear, is Muslim.
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sngnsgt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:21:39pm |
re: #231 quickjustice
LOL! Rush is going to have a field day with this.
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FrogMarch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:21:47pm |
re: #240 jwb7605
Should bring them out in the open.
I wonder if McCain will create the first "gang of ..."?
"Gang of useless old guys with tired ideas attempting to play partisan footsie in order to get in good with the media"
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:21:51pm |
re: #215 maddogg
One of the best moments was when my brothers and I were old enough to admit to our mother all of the stuff we did that she would have killed us for.
I do wonder how we actually made it through without getting seriously hurt.
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:22:15pm |
re: #111 ArmyWife
I need this! I will NOT go to the bathroom in public. It's a serious issue at times! Oh some stories I could tell. But I think I've shared enough for one evening.
Me too. Glad we share this with most of the women (and many of the men, I bet) in Japan. Half our toilets at work are now self-flushing. I hate them.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:22:27pm |
re: #238 Catttt
I do have a fun flooding story. When my ex left me and moved to an apartment, it flooded right away. He also - within the week - had his tools stolen, two flat tires, and his gf was in a car accident (she was ok but milked it for all it was worth).
He told me later his gf blamed me - figured I put a whammy on her. She was right. I feel guilty about it now. Really.
No, dear, it's karma.
Because an insurance statement was sent to me, I found out that my (not-soon-enough) ex has had to have extensive dental work--crowns, etc.
I am really trying hard not to feel pleased about that...
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:22:48pm |
re: #223 Iron Fist
We used to go into the storm drains at FSU. You could almost make it compltely across campus without going above ground. Never had to swim anywhere, though. That sounds a bit, um, problematic.
I liked "The Shawshank Redeemtion", but I kinda wish Tim Robbins would have got stuck in that sewage pipe.
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:22:49pm |
re: #90 Attaboid
Two weeks ago I had to lift to whole toilet to unblock it. It was the girlfriends pantyhose.
What were...oh, nevermind.
/
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USBeast Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:22:50pm |
re: #253 Bloodnok
I'm just glad you didn't say the guinea pig from last night...
The funeral was this afternoon. She was buried beneath the Dogwood tree in our front yard. It was a dignified and respectful service.
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esch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:23:11pm |
Man do I hate bathroom nazi's. 2 squares?
You've gotta be shittin' me.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:23:39pm |
re: #245 ArmyWife
This reminds me of when I was growing up and my Dad (who is a retired Col, but then was active duty) screaming at my sister and me "You need 2 squares, 2 squares! NOT 2 ROLLS!" When the cry from Sheryl Crow rang out for 2 squares, I sent it to my hard core Republican father and let him know he was "green" before green was cool!
I know how to use those two squares, too.
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:24:08pm |
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:24:41pm |
re: #263 goddessoftheclassroom
No, dear, it's karma.
Because an insurance statement was sent to me, I found out that my (not-soon-enough) ex has had to have extensive dental work--crowns, etc.
I am really trying hard not to feel pleased about that...
You are one up on me. I paid (via my work insurance) for my ex's dental work (gum stuff - no crowns) - he had it done just before he left me.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:24:44pm |
re: #269 Iron Fist
Man, I agree with you, but you might not want to put it quite that bluntly.
I dont see why not...he's my employee....slap him up a little or fire his ass
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:24:50pm |
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Kenneth Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:25:20pm |
re: #231 quickjustice
OT: DRUDGE: Obama has directly challenged congressional Republicans to break from Rush Limbaugh. He named Rush directly!
I think he just magnified Rush's importance by a factor of 100!
Oh sure, but Obama and Chris Matthews are still going steady...
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:25:26pm |
re: #267 USBeast
The funeral was this afternoon. She was buried beneath the Dogwood tree in our front yard. It was a dignified and respectful service.
And for my part the dog I am sitting was sick on the bed I slept in last night. Luckily it was far enough away from where I was to avoid a Godfather-like scene when I awoke.
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big steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:25:34pm |
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:25:58pm |
re: #259 formercorpsman
One of the best moments was when my brothers and I were old enough to admit to our mother all of the stuff we did that she would have killed us for.
I do wonder how we actually made it through without getting seriously hurt.
I'm sure your mom was grateful that she didn't know that stuff at the time!
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:06pm |
re: #251 OldLineTexan
No tax, but Obama's prayer, in defiance of the old rule, has asked that brown hang around. It is still desirable for yellow to mellow.
I was trying to escape the bathroom, but you have shown me the light.
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:08pm |
I think Charles' flood may have drown some of the hamsters. This thread is getting SLOW and links are sending me to crazy places.
/or it's the 2nd glass of wine my husband just handed me
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:28pm |
re: #257 sngnsgt
Rush has said publicly he's the "last man standing" in the recent political rout. It looks like Obama believes that, and is trying to take Rush down. I can hardly wait for the Democratic legislation restoring the fairness doctrine to knock out Rush and Hannity. It will create open rebellion among conservatives. The energy level will be fierce.
Obama has a lot more to lose in this dogfight than Limbaugh.
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:29pm |
re: #244 Empire1
Something I posted earlier on the Blago thread before I realized it had died. I think a few of the language-lovers here might get a chuckle out of it.
From Butler's Esperanto-English dictionary:
blago: (ŝerca mensogo [joking lie]), blarney, cajoling talk, fib, humbug, pretentious nonsense, tall story, trick.
Quite an appropriate coincidence, ĉu ne?
From the French, "blague", joke or foolery.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:33pm |
re: #268 esch
Man do I hate bathroom nazi's. 2 squares?
You've gotta be shittin' me.
It's what came with the rations, so unless you smuggled some extra...
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FurryOldGuyJeans Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:44pm |
re: #120 esch
Pfft.
Try having to use men's toilets forever. I've inadvertently (in a hurry) sat down on some other poorly coordinated jerk's pee more times than I can count.
Assholes.
Now you see why guys leave the seat up. ;)
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:26:47pm |
re: #101 summergurl
I get freaked out around porta-lets because of an episode of the X-FIles. Remember that slug thing that lived in the depths of one and ummm attached itself to you when you sat down? I still have nightmares.
I may be dating myself, but I had nightmares about the Night Gallery episode with the earwigs (Twilight Zone marathon on New Year's. Who remembers Night Gallery?).
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:27:41pm |
re: #283 quickjustice
Rush has said publicly he's the "last man standing" in the recent political rout. It looks like Obama believes that, and is trying to take Rush down. I can hardly wait for the Democratic legislation restoring the fairness doctrine to knock out Rush and Hannity. It will create open rebellion among conservatives. The energy level will be fierce.
Obama has a lot more to lose in this dogfight than Limbaugh.
I think Rush is itching to take the issue before the Supreme Court.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:27:54pm |
Charles is being fitted for a snorkle at one of those Rodeo Drive diving shops....probably sequinned in a cool mauve...
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:28:14pm |
Somebody call me when Obama does one thing that is actually good for our country.
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:28:27pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
Too much hydraulic head.
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USBeast Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:28:35pm |
re: #278 Bloodnok
And for my part the dog I am sitting was sick on the bed I slept in last night. Luckily it was far enough away from where I was to avoid a Godfather-like scene when I awoke.
What were you doing to the poor dog in bed? /
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Globular Cluster Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:28:50pm |
Had a little plumbing emergency here at Lizard HQ, so here’s an open thread while Stinky and I mop up the lake formerly known as a bathroom...
Did you take any photos of Stinky's asscrack? Please post!
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:28:55pm |
re: #289 Iron Fist
I'd love to fire him, but if he took a swing at me I'd let him hit me. Think of the lawsuit you could have. And you can tell just by looking at him that he wouldn't be able to hit that hard.
send me a glossy...signed please
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:00pm |
re: #281 brookly red
I was trying to escape the bathroom, but you have shown me the light.
Did you hear that old race-baiter's prayer? If so, can you imagine a WHITE minister having the HILLARY-SIZED BRASS COJONES to say something like that?
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:27pm |
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sngnsgt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:36pm |
re: #292 kansas
Somebody call me when Obama does one thing that is actually good for our country.
I guess I'll be talkin' to ya in at least 4 years then huh? ;-) /
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:44pm |
re: #294 USBeast
What were you doing to the poor dog in bed? /
It's the dog's bed now. I'm sleeping on the couch.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:51pm |
re: #273 Catttt
You are one up on me. I paid (via my work insurance) for my ex's dental work (gum stuff - no crowns) - he had it done just before he left me.
I prefer to think of mine as having kindly rid me of himself. Looking back at the "for better or for worse," I've realized that I didn't really lose much.
Of course I was heart-broken at the time, and I did everything I could to honor my commitments and save my marriage, but honestly, time has given me the ability to see my life from a clearer perspective.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:52pm |
Sheesh! In late to the toilet thread.
And I could have contributed so MUCH!
AUUUGGGHHH!
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:29:56pm |
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:04pm |
The moral of the story: don't smoke in the outhouse!
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Shug Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:18pm |
I don't like "Hannity" nearly as much as I liked "Hannity and Colmes"
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jaunte Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:24pm |
re: #254 WhiteRasta
30 or so years ago I went cave diving in Central Texas; at the time there was a guy in that cave who had been down for three weeks.
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Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:29pm |
re: #292 kansas
Somebody call me when Obama does one thing that is actually good for our country.
Here is his one thing
1. ?
Okay you win. Cannot think of anything.
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:37pm |
re: #303 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Sheesh! In late to the toilet thread.
And I could have contributed so MUCH!
AUUUGGGHHH!
And we're plumb out of puns.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:52pm |
re: #303 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Sheesh! In late to the toilet thread.
And I could have contributed so MUCH!
AUUUGGGHHH!
You can still wade on in.
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:30:58pm |
re: #307 Shug
I don't like "Hannity" nearly as much as I liked "Hannity and Colmes"
I think Fox should drop the remaining name.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:04pm |
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:06pm |
re: #263 goddessoftheclassroom
No, dear, it's karma.
Because an insurance statement was sent to me, I found out that my (not-soon-enough) ex has had to have extensive dental work--crowns, etc.
I am really trying hard not to feel pleased about that...
But you know - I really did a whammy. Seriously. Voodoo can be dangerous, but it works. (Don't let anyone who knows voodoo or knows the neighborhood houngan or mambo get any of your personal items.) Even my then-roomie could hardly believe it - and she's a witch. Again, I was sorry - sort of - afterwards. Sort of. I was mainly sorry because the rat came back to me for a couple of weeks. Finally, I told him to leave me alone and go to his gf, who in the meantime had approximately doubled in size. Not that I'm being catty.
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:15pm |
re: #297 OldLineTexan
yes but we know that there are 2 standards
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:17pm |
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tommygum Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:19pm |
re: #255 Kenneth
France: they won't permit men to swim in public pools wearing swim trunks, as they are considered `unhygenic`. One must wear those tiny speedo units. Meanwhile, the sidewalks of Paris are literally coated with dog feces.
Go figure.
Are you sure its dog?
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:24pm |
re: #303 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Sheesh! In late to the toilet thread.
And I could have contributed so MUCH!
AUUUGGGHHH!
I give you a ding for the Charlie Brown outcry.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:32pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
At my age I build up pressure laying horizontally at night.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:35pm |
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:43pm |
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:31:58pm |
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Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:00pm |
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tommygum Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:13pm |
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:25pm |
re: #321 OldLineTexan
I give you a ding for the Charlie Brown outcry.
Well, the 'Brown' does fit. [snicker]
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:31pm |
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:47pm |
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USBeast Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:47pm |
re: #301 Bloodnok
It's the dog's bed now. I'm sleeping on the couch.
Don't tell me, let me guess. This is the last time you're going to dog sit.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:32:49pm |
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:09pm |
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:19pm |
re: #315 Catttt
But you know - I really did a whammy. Seriously. Voodoo can be dangerous, but it works. (Don't let anyone who knows voodoo or knows the neighborhood houngan or mambo get any of your personal items.) Even my then-roomie could hardly believe it - and she's a witch. Again, I was sorry - sort of - afterwards. Sort of. I was mainly sorry because the rat came back to me for a couple of weeks. Finally, I told him to leave me alone and go to his gf, who in the meantime had approximately doubled in size. Not that I'm being catty.
Yes, it can.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:21pm |
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:25pm |
Lately my daughter's cat has taken to watching the toilet flush with rapt attention. I'm afraid she's going to try to see if she can join for the ride.
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:25pm |
re: #325 n in wi
So the show would just be "And"?
good plan!
On the previous thread I posted that Fred! should replace Greta.
Hannity sucks ever so slightly (need a micrometer to measure) less.
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BlueCanuck Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:31pm |
re: #285 OldLineTexan
Smuggle? Heck you could always tell the experienced troops on field maneuver. They were the ones selling sheets to the FNG's. :)
/always carried a roll in the ass pack.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:33:51pm |
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:00pm |
re: #321 OldLineTexan
I give you a ding for the Charlie Brown outcry.
Thank you. The OLD Peanuts strips are my favorites. Did you ever hear of the book, "The Gospel According to Peanuts", by Robert L. Short?
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:15pm |
re: #280 goddessoftheclassroom
I'm the oldest, so I laid the foundation for my 2 younger brothers to get away with murder.
We were not really bad-bad, but certainly did stuff we should not.
I was 2 years ahead of the next brother. By the time he was a senior, I had already been in the military, and on my own for a while. I think by this time, our mother was a little worn out.
Probably one of the best stories is how his friends left him at the front door, drunk as a skunk. Way drunk. Only one of the friends actually had enough balls to wait for the door to open.
He dealt with the wrath of my mom, and then got to leave. My mother was most mad, because the drunk brother had to wake up in about 5 hours to take the SAT's.
Bottom line, she thought he would learn his lesson by getting a bad score.
He woke up in time, threw up, drank a can of coke, popped 3 aspirin, went in & took the test.
Got the highest score in the school.
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:18pm |
re: #307 Shug
I don't like "Hannity" nearly as much as I liked "Hannity and Colmes"
I was telling my wife the same thing last night.
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:20pm |
re: #308 jwb7605
How can he resist! Shanklin probably is on it already! Obama clearly has calculated that he can succeed in cowing either Rush or the congressional conservatives who are allied with him.
Silencing Limbaugh gives the Democrats a huge advantage in perpetuating their power.
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Empire1 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:29pm |
re: #284 Cato the Elder
From the French, "blague", joke or foolery.
Really? I either never got that far in my high school French, or succeeded in blocking that, along with most of the rest. I hated French with a passion; I wanted to take Latin or German, but my parents insisted on French.
The Esperanto for a plain joke or banter, though, is "ŝerco" (pronounced "shertso"); "blago" requires untruth as well.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:43pm |
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:44pm |
re: #335 brookly red
betcha i will be listing w/ 25 million friends
Unfortunately there are 275 million enemies not listening still hating Bush and not noticing that flushing sound is not Charles' toilet, but our way of life.
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:53pm |
re: #333 USBeast
Don't tell me, let me guess. This is the last time you're going to dog sit.
Quite possibly.
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tomjeff Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:34:57pm |
I had it all wrong...according to msnbc, it is the folks that get their MBAs and work at financial companies that are the "entitlement culture":
"Wall Street's entitlement culture
There's still a deeply ingrained culture of entitlement at financial companies.It's a mindset banks will have to work harder at changing as they come to grips with their failures."
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:00pm |
re: #335 brookly red
betcha i will be listing w/ 25 million friends
Let's see ... Obama said this on Friday, overlooked news day ... hehTM
Never give Rush 48 hours for the response.
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:03pm |
re: #260 quickjustice
The great Cousteau ( No sarcasm intended. He truly was a great man.) was almost killed cave diving and he never went there again.
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n in wi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:27pm |
re: #339 jwb7605
good plan!
On the previous thread I posted that Fred! should replace Greta.
Hannity sucks ever so slightly (need a micrometer to measure) less.
I heard Fred will be replacing Paul Harvey. It would be a good fit,but I'd rather see Fred replace BHO
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:42pm |
re: #268 esch
Man do I hate bathroom nazi's. 2 squares?
You've gotta be shittin' me.
Lucky you don't live in Sweden or Germany (and probably most other North European countries). The "feminists" there have pussy-whipped a lot of the men into squatting down to pee. These unbelieving eyes saw a German friend of mine do it when he and I stayed in a hotel one night.
His wife once heard me peeing the regular way through the door of the WC and actually called me on it. I just told her I had a stricture and couldn't do it sitting down. Wasn't worth getting into a screaming fight over, but I'll let them shoot me before I go PC like that.
Pinkeln im Stehen - das letzte Vorrecht des Mannes. (Peeing while standing - the last prerogative of a man.)
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:42pm |
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:45pm |
re: #344 formercorpsman
I'm the oldest, so I laid the foundation for my 2 younger brothers to get away with murder.
We were not really bad-bad, but certainly did stuff we should not.
I was 2 years ahead of the next brother. By the time he was a senior, I had already been in the military, and on my own for a while. I think by this time, our mother was a little worn out.
Probably one of the best stories is how his friends left him at the front door, drunk as a skunk. Way drunk. Only one of the friends actually had enough balls to wait for the door to open.
He dealt with the wrath of my mom, and then got to leave. My mother was most mad, because the drunk brother had to wake up in about 5 hours to take the SAT's.
Bottom line, she thought he would learn his lesson by getting a bad score.
He woke up in time, threw up, drank a can of coke, popped 3 aspirin, went in & took the test.
Got the highest score in the school.
Perversely I bet that annoyed your mom even more. I know I would have said, "Just think what you could have gotten if you had gone to bed at a decent hour?"
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Big Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:35:52pm |
just started chuckling again over a comment another lizard (Dixie I believe) made about Michelle Obama this morning.....saying "She's a fullback swathed in yellow drapery fabric." I'll tell you what, men can be a'holes but women can really cut....
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:09pm |
re: #338 vxbush
Lately my daughter's cat has taken to watching the toilet flush with rapt attention. I'm afraid she's going to try to see if she can join for the ride.
What a coincidence. I threw this at Goddess this afternoon!
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:10pm |
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:26pm |
re: #343 Kenneth
She will only try that once.
Heh. True. She's fascinated with the shower, though. And I can give her bath without coming out a bloody mess.
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sngnsgt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:31pm |
re: #335 brookly red
betcha i will be listing w/ 25 million friends
Now let me get this straight, Rush will mention this 25 million times with how many friends?
/sarc
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:31pm |
re: #346 quickjustice
How can he resist! Shanklin probably is on it already! Obama clearly has calculated that he can succeed in cowing either Rush or the congressional conservatives who are allied with him.
Silencing Limbaugh gives the Democrats a huge advantage in perpetuating their power.
And losing gives the opposition an everlasting campaign issue.
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irongrampa Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:44pm |
you people are plumbing the depths of toilet problems here.
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solomonpanting Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:54pm |
re: #317 brookly red
yes but we know that there are 2 standards
American Standard being one of them for this thread.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:36:55pm |
re: #307 Shug
I don't like "Hannity" nearly as much as I liked "Hannity and Colmes"
Because Colmes was such a wienie that you wanted to see him squashed like a bug on a windshield
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:11pm |
re: #348 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Was that your second or turd attempt?
So, nobody is on turd, what is on second, and who's on first.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:16pm |
re: #340 BlueCanuck
Smuggle? Heck you could always tell the experienced troops on field maneuver. They were the ones selling sheets to the FNG's. :)
/always carried a roll in the ass pack.
I had a Marine working for me once. Twelve year man, Sgt., Grenada vet. He ended up in Arctic exercises at least twice, and on one of them they were inspected item by item. He lost his roll to the inspector despite his best efforts to hide it. He told me that the cold was not an issue in Norway, except for the necessary use of snow to make up for his loss.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:16pm |
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Luigi Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:21pm |
Israel finds huge natural gas reserve
Top official hails 'historic moment' that could transform nation's future
[Link: www.worldnetdaily.com...]
Corroboration...
[Link: news.google.com...]
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Bloodnok Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:34pm |
re: #333 USBeast
Don't tell me, let me guess. This is the last time you're going to dog sit.
Make that YES. FFS,
I just took you outside 10 minutes ago.
I see you by the door! I'm on my way!
Back outside go. BBIAB.
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Spare O'Lake Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:39pm |
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:45pm |
re: #349 kansas
Unfortunately there are 275 million enemies not listening still hating Bush and not noticing that flushing sound is not Charles' toilet, but our way of life.
Ahhhh grasshopper behold the IDF... truely quality matters more than quantity, yes?
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:37:53pm |
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jwb7605 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:16pm |
re: #355 n in wi
I heard Fred will be replacing Paul Harvey. It would be a good fit,but I'd rather see Fred replace BHO
Fred had to give that gig up in order to throw his hat in the ring. He had been a virtual "permanent sub" for Paul Harvey.
Paul H is getting on and although I still enjoy him (have for 50+ years), he sounds ready to retire.
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:17pm |
re: #302 goddessoftheclassroom
I prefer to think of mine as having kindly rid me of himself. Looking back at the "for better or for worse," I've realized that I didn't really lose much.
Of course I was heart-broken at the time, and I did everything I could to honor my commitments and save my marriage, but honestly, time has given me the ability to see my life from a clearer perspective.
I was lucky. I got excellent advice, and I took it, because I knew I needed an attitude adjustment. Within a month, I was so much happier. I have been ever since. Plus - lots of fish in the sea, and most are a vast improvement on my ex.
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albusteve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:30pm |
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:44pm |
re: #376 brookly red
Ahhhh grasshopper behold the IDF... truely quality matters more than quantity, yes?
Thank you, master. Which is why I hang here.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:46pm |
re: #342 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Thank you. The OLD Peanuts strips are my favorites. Did you ever hear of the book, "The Gospel According to Peanuts", by Robert L. Short?
I have a collection called "And the Beagles and the Bunnies Shall Lie Down Together: Theology in Peanuts" from my childhood. It's downstairs, so pardon me, I may have paraphrased the title.
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Big Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:38:56pm |
re: #356 Cato the Elder
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
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esch Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:02pm |
re: #356 Cato the Elder
Heh, reminds me of 'About Schmidt'
Nobody tells me how to use the facilities. I'd tell them to fuck off.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:03pm |
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BlueCanuck Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:04pm |
re: #370 OldLineTexan
Ah, in the Canadian army it was called showing initiative. Especially if you bought it yourself. :)
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solomonpanting Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:07pm |
re: #365 irongrampa
you people are plumbing the depths of toilet problems here.
Only insofar as we don't feel trapped.
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WhiteRasta Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:17pm |
re: #249 z9z99
Just check out the bat shit loony place we used to know as Great Britain has become.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:39:53pm |
re: #360 pre-Boomer Marine brat
What a coincidence. I threw this at Goddess this afternoon!
I saved that one when I first saw. It comes up on my screensaver of cat pictures every so often. :D
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Killgore Trout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:40:58pm |
re: #356 Cato the Elder
I'm terminally single partially because I'm incapable of putting the toilet seat down. I will not submit.
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USBeast Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:41:23pm |
re: #350 Bloodnok
Quite possibly.
Just say "no". Make no excuses, give no reasons. There are kennels.
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:41:38pm |
re: #181 summergurl
Could have been worse - it could have been coming out of your second floor toilet and seeped down the walls and out from the fixtures like the light in the foyer -
//not that it's ever happened to me ...
Thank goodness you guys were there and not out running the streets..
Don't want overflow this thread with sewage stories, but the same thing happened to us when we were living in a first floor apartment Won't go into gory detail, but what flooded us was not clean water).
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:41:38pm |
re: #377 goddessoftheclassroom
Yeahhhhh, I had a feeling that I was tempting fate!
Launching the nuclear option, courtesy of our beloved Sharmuta.
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Empire1 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:41:44pm |
re: #346 quickjustice
Silencing Limbaugh gives the Democrats a huge advantage in perpetuating their power.
Ain't gonna happen!
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jorline Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:06pm |
re: #384 Big Steve
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
Printed her name or script...big difference when you get to run the letters together verses dotting your i's and crossing your t's. ;)
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VegasRick Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:07pm |
re: #384 Big Steve
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
Good thing, I thought you were going to say "Paul".
/
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:32pm |
An appropriate joke here:
"Without using numbers represent the number 9.""Without numbers?" the Cajun says. "Dat's easy," and proceeds to draw 3 trees.
"What's this?" the foreman asks.
"Well, tree and tree and tree make nine," says the Cajun.
"Fair enough," replies the foreman. "Here is your second question. Use the same rules, but this time the number is 99."
The Cajun stares into space for a while, then picks up the picture of the three trees and makes a smudge on each tree. "Ere you go."
The boss scratches his head and says, "How on earth do you get that to represent 99?" ! ;
"Each of da trees is dirty now! So dirty tree and dirty tree and dirty tree. Dat is 99!"
"All right. Last question. Same rules again, but represent the number 100."
The Cajun stares into space again, then picks up the picture again and makes a little mark at the base of each tree, and says, "Ere you go. One hundred!"
The foreman looks at the attempt. "How in the world does this represent a hundred?"The Cajun leans forward and points to the marks at the tree bases, and says,
"A little dog come along and crap by each tree, so now you've got dirty tree and a turd and dirty tree and a turd and dirty tree and turd, and dat make one 'undred.So when do I start work?"
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:34pm |
re: #347 Empire1
Really? I either never got that far in my high school French, or succeeded in blocking that, along with most of the rest. I hated French with a passion; I wanted to take Latin or German, but my parents insisted on French.
The Esperanto for a plain joke or banter, though, is "ŝerco" (pronounced "shertso"); "blago" requires untruth as well.
That's why in French they say "sans blague?" when they think you might be, er, shitting them.
But "ŝerco" would be from Italian "scherzo", joke. Scherz in German. The musical scherzo is a witty, lively movement in a symphony.
Actually I think "blague" has been naturalized as an English word, but you don't see it used much.
Most Esperanto words were borrowed from one or another of the European languages, right?
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:39pm |
re: #384 Big Steve
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
I dated a girl in high school that could write her name in the snow. I thought at the time it was pretty awesome. Still do. But after having seen the girls on BC street in Okinawa and the tricks they could perform? Dunno.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:42:41pm |
re: #392 Killgore Trout
I'm terminally single partially because I'm incapable of putting the toilet seat down. I will not submit.
Preach on brother! Why do we have to do all the work? Let THEM pick it up. It's dark they whine? Then flick the light on and off. Use your hand to check. If they can't figure that out they deserve a swim.
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:43:08pm |
re: #382 kansas
Thank you, master. Which is why I hang here.
now behold the barack style... see! your dollar is gone, and you didn't even notice.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:43:42pm |
re: #383 OldLineTexan
I have a collection called "And the Beagles and the Bunnies Shall Lie Down Together: Theology in Peanuts" from my childhood. It's downstairs, so pardon me, I may have paraphrased the title.
I haven't seen that. I've got Short's here on the bookshelf by the computer, right beside the Bibles.
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:43:52pm |
re: #372 Luigi
Also the Marcellus Shale, a huge natural gas deposit in upstate New York. With new extraction technology, they can get it out without damage to the environment. There are going to be a lot of wealthy Israelis from the oil and gas royalties.
With the Saudis rumored to be running out of oil in about ten years, the tide may turn in the Middle East.
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:12pm |
re: #387 BlueCanuck
Ah, in the Canadian army it was called showing initiative. Especially if you bought it yourself. :)
there was more irony involved if you stole a roll from the school cadre. ;-)>
Confiscated? Just conduct a raid and acquire some later.
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Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:13pm |
re: #365 irongrampa
you people are plumbing the depths of toilet problems here.
2.5" or 3.0" product port?
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:30pm |
re: #395 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Yeahhhhh, I had a feeling that I was tempting fate!
Launching the nuclear option, courtesy of our beloved Sharmuta.
I just have to post this because it really did make me laugh out loud.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:38pm |
BO is just mad about Rush bringing up his ears,
RUSH: Yeah, we've seen evidence of this because Obama once told her that references to his large ears made him nervous, he didn't like that. I don't think she ever referred to his large ears ever again.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:51pm |
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:44:52pm |
re: #358 goddessoftheclassroom
I don't recall what part of the country I was in during that time.
I just remember her calling me up brutally frustrated, and the conversation going with yelling, (what do I do?, what do I do?, what do I do?)
Can't lie, I thought it was hilarious at the time. I played it off as the concerned older sibling, but I was most likely jealous.
I could have never gotten away with it, she still had enough energy for me a few years earlier.
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ArmyWife Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:08pm |
re: #402 Hard Right
I just read your post to Mr. ArmyWife. His quite intelligent response was "Can I get you another glass of wine, baby?". Course that would be glass 3...wonder where he is going with this?
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:12pm |
re: #392 Killgore Trout
I'm terminally single partially because I'm incapable of putting the toilet seat down. I will not submit.
LOL!
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Big Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:13pm |
did someone just Rodger the thread......it froze up for me.
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vxbush Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:20pm |
re: #408 goddessoftheclassroom
I just have to post this because it really did make me laugh out loud.
You and me both, dear.....
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:27pm |
re: #392 Killgore Trout
I'm terminally single partially because I'm incapable of putting the toilet seat down. I will not submit.
Doesn't play well with others do we?
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:34pm |
re: #396 Empire1
Ain't gonna happen!
No, it won't. I think that the GOP would indeed find its nerve over that. It would be a test of loyalty harsh enough to hold all our senators together. And that would be enough to filibuster any Congressional action.
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:44pm |
re: #391 Catttt
I figured as much there babe.
It was always my hunch, seriously.
Sorry about the Ravens.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:45pm |
re: #384 Big Steve
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
I knew a Dianne in college, a good Catholic HS girl, which meant she could drink a linebacker under a table. She made the same claim and damn well proved it, too. No snow, so no fancy maneuvers...but at the time, I had never seen a chick drop her drawers to her ankles outside and in public and in front of six or seven male friends. I remain impressed to this day.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:45:47pm |
re: #365 irongrampa
you people are plumbing the depths of toilet problems here.
They are reaching for the wax ring.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:46:13pm |
re: #402 Hard Right
If they can't figure that out they deserve a swim.
The whole thing about falling in the toilet is a lie. Nobody pulls down their pants and sits on something without checking it out first. It's a passive-agressive technique to keep you from drinking beer, watching sports and keeping a lathe in the dining room. Fascism!
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:46:40pm |
re: #392 Killgore Trout
I'm terminally single partially because I'm incapable of putting the toilet seat down. I will not submit.
I've noticed women don't leave the lid up for me. Hate when I pee all over it.
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SteveC Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:46:55pm |
The woman doesn't think we should see each other anymore. Heart defects are contagious, you know, and she doesn't want her 7 year old daughter to "catch" mine.
/Is stupidity contagious? Do I need a vaccine?
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:47:07pm |
re: #412 ArmyWife
I just read your post to Mr. ArmyWife. His quite intelligent response was "Can I get you another glass of wine, baby?". Course that would be glass 3...wonder where he is going with this?
AMBUSH!
/
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Shadetree_Computress Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:47:15pm |
I have cut and pasted a longish email to all the House and Senate email addresses (changing the names of the recipients in an appropriate fashion, of course). In it, I mentioned my displeasure regarding the Fairness Doctrine abomination. I think I'll send a copy of the note to President Obama. Count down on how many days before I am sent to a re-education camp begins this evening.
Yes, I know they don't read the things. But I sure feel a LOT better for sending notes.
Man, I can hardly wait for the mid-term elections.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:47:25pm |
re: #408 goddessoftheclassroom
I just have to post this because it really did make me laugh out loud.
OH! OW! TH' PAIN! .. (mine, from laughing)
Absolutely incredible!
MWAH!
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:47:52pm |
re: #423 SteveC
The woman doesn't think we should see each other anymore. Heart defects are contagious, you know, and she doesn't want her 7 year old daughter to "catch" mine.
/Is stupidity contagious? Do I need a vaccine?
Again, I ask you, when can you get to Pittsburgh?
/seriously, I'm sorry for your hurt.
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Hard Right Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:48:00pm |
re: #421 Killgore Trout
The whole thing about falling in the toilet is a lie. Nobody pulls down their pants and sits on something without checking it out first. It's a passive-agressive technique to keep you from drinking beer, watching sports and keeping a lathe in the dining room. Fascism!
Or a transmission in the bathtub.
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Shadetree_Computress Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:48:02pm |
Hey, I just uploaded my new avatar! It worked!
i'm so smart....heh.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:48:14pm |
re: #421 Killgore Trout
The whole thing about falling in the toilet is a lie. Nobody pulls down their pants and sits on something without checking it out first. It's a passive-agressive technique to keep you from drinking beer, watching sports and keeping a lathe in the dining room. Fascism!
It's not falling in that is the problem. It is sitting on something that is wet because you can't aim worth shit.
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logboy Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:48:27pm |
re: #344 formercorpsman
I'm the oldest, so I laid the foundation for my 2 younger brothers to get away with murder.
We were not really bad-bad, but certainly did stuff we should not.
I was 2 years ahead of the next brother. By the time he was a senior, I had already been in the military, and on my own for a while. I think by this time, our mother was a little worn out.
Probably one of the best stories is how his friends left him at the front door, drunk as a skunk. Way drunk. Only one of the friends actually had enough balls to wait for the door to open.
He dealt with the wrath of my mom, and then got to leave. My mother was most mad, because the drunk brother had to wake up in about 5 hours to take the SAT's.
Bottom line, she thought he would learn his lesson by getting a bad score.
He woke up in time, threw up, drank a can of coke, popped 3 aspirin, went in & took the test.
Got the highest score in the school.
I had an old frat brother who did the same thing. Went out and partied the night before (high school), not realizing he had the test the next day. Went and took it still drunk, and still managed to land in the top 5. Of course, this is the same person who drove himself to the hospital to have his own stomach pumped after "unintentionally" downing a 5th of Vodka (he wasn't the one mixing the drinks).
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brookly red Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:48:44pm |
re: #405 quickjustice
Also the Marcellus Shale, a huge natural gas deposit in upstate New York. With new extraction technology, they can get it out without damage to the environment. There are going to be a lot of wealthy Israelis from the oil and gas royalties.
With the Saudis rumored to be running out of oil in about ten years, the tide may turn in the Middle East.
excellent! but why do you call it natural gas? is there un-natural gas, out side of washington, that is ?
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:49:19pm |
The first-place Baltimore Blast defeated the Monterrey La RaZa, 8-5, Friday night. The Baltimore Blast sit atop the NISL standings with a 7-1 record and will be back at 1st Mariner Arena Saturday, January 31st to host the Philadelphia KiXX. Denison Cabral led the Blast to victory with two goals and one assist.
Hooah!
Blast-La RaZa - sounds like a gang rumble, doesn't it? Heh.
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irongrampa Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:49:42pm |
re: #407 Steve
3.0, looks to be.
You just reminded me, the house we bought here has a finished basement, with a half bath, and the toilet flushes UP to the septic tank. Every time I use it, it makes me sorta uneasy, wondering about what will happen whenit inevitably malfunctions. I do most of my own eork, but THAT one I'll happily leave to someone else.
| 437 |
solomonpanting Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:49:50pm |
We just finished a job last week where the supply line to a toilet broke and flooded half the first floor of a condomium. A mold detection crew cut the sheetrock up from the floor from between one and four feet in order to expose the framing. They "treated" the areas and were out of there. The owner said this company charged $8,000 for their few days of work. Daaaaaaaaaaannggg!
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:49:57pm |
re: #368 esch
Well that's alright. Furry old guy nic is really a play on words for gay bear culture, I don't think he minds at all.
(Other than me just being a huge wise-ass right now, and not knowing what the hell the your response was about, and seeing a golden opportunity to throttle Furry old guy, I take this pot shot and run)
Putting the boys to bed now.
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:50:34pm |
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:50:37pm |
re: #432 summergurl
It's not falling in that is the problem. It is sitting on something that is wet because you can't aim worth shit.
I think the 3 am scream from sitting on cold porcelain because the seat wasn't put down is worth the hard nudge when she gets back into bed and the cold stare the next morning. ;-)>
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Empire1 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:50:40pm |
Gotta head for bed ... I'm running late as it is. See y'all in the morning!
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quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:50:41pm |
There's a lot of hype in Obama's style. He won by much narrower margins than were generally predicted. His staff were predicting 5 million for the inauguration. A million showed up, comparable to other inaugurations.
Rush is a master of hype and ridicule. I don't know yet if Obama can take ridicule. Obama v. Rush will be ninja warfare!
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:51:09pm |
re: #418 formercorpsman
I figured as much there babe.
It was always my hunch, seriously.
Sorry about the Ravens.
They are tasty snacks. I'm rooting for the Blast.
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irongrampa Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:51:23pm |
re: #432 summergurl
Saw a sign in a restroom once, "we aim to please, so you please aim too"-made me snicker.
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Bob Dillon Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:51:52pm |
re: #26 saberry0530
Hey GrandPa didn't get indoor plumbing until 1977.
Ah, memories - our (fancy) outhouse door - circa '44 had a piece of wood nailed to the outside door-frame to keep it closed when not in use - and to keep us kids out unsupervised.
It slipped down with our mother inside and we kids were to short to reach it and let her out ... while she wailed and moaned for hours before her brother just happened to stop by from the next farm in rural SCarolina.
Grateful when she got out - found no humor in the experience.
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kansas Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:52:00pm |
I think the 3 am scream from sitting on cold porcelain because the seat wasn't put down is worth the hard nudge when she gets back into bed and the cold stare the next morning. ;-)>
Seriously, are women so lazy they won't look and put down the damned seat?
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OldLineTexan Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:52:15pm |
re: #432 summergurl
It's not falling in that is the problem. It is sitting on something that is wet because you can't aim worth shit.
Short-barrelled firearms are inherently less accurate.
/
In our house, boys pick up one or two lid parts, girls pick up one. I.e., nobody leaves anything UP. The dogs have water bowls in the kitchen!
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Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:52:45pm |
re: #444 irongrampa
Saw a sign in a restroom once, "we aim to please, so you please aim too"-made me snicker.
We don't swim in your toilet so please don't pee in our pool?
| 449 |
SteveC Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:52:49pm |
re: #429 goddessoftheclassroom
Again, I ask you, when can you get to Pittsburgh?
/seriously, I'm sorry for your hurt.
The closest I'm coming is DC in early Feb. Got to check into the "paint and body shop" to have a hernia fixed after that.
I appricate it. My dating life is not DOA, but the head nurse just called code blue.
| 450 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:53:03pm |
re: #431 Shadetree_Computress
Hey, I just uploaded my new avatar! It worked!
i'm so smart....heh.
Verrrry interesting that you'd be dragon that avatar in here.
/couldn't resist ... good avatar.
| 451 |
Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:53:30pm |
Did anyone mention that there used to be urinals for women in Japan, and that they could pee standing up? There is a technique, but google it - I don't want to go into detail. The urinals fell out of favor when Japanese women switched to western clothing (e.g., underwear).
| 454 |
formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:53:58pm |
| 455 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:54:06pm |
re: #160 Charles
The moral of this story: vertical water builds up pressure.
And plumbing codes aren't just to keep inspectors in business.
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Catttt Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:54:08pm |
One thing I owe to the US Army - I know how to pee in the woods.
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summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:54:13pm |
re: #440 Outrider
I think the 3 am scream from sitting on cold porcelain because the seat wasn't put down is worth the hard nudge when she gets back into bed and the cold stare the next morning. ;-)>
If my husband wasn't asleep right here beside me I would swear you are him.
| 458 |
quickjustice Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:54:29pm |
re: #434 brookly red
To distinguish it from gasoline, or chemical gases use in industry like nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, oxygen, etc.
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Wendya Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:54:38pm |
| 460 |
summergurl Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:56:13pm |
re: #446 kansas
Seriously, are women so lazy they won't look and put down the damned seat?
Who wants to turn on the light in the middle of the night? That just wakes you up and you can't fall back to sleep.
What goes up must come down.
That covers alot of territory.
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irongrampa Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:56:15pm |
Time for the old folk-goodnight ,good people.
| 462 |
formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:56:19pm |
re: #433 logboy
Again, how do young guys make it out alive?
| 463 |
Outrider Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:56:40pm |
time to get my carcass off to Wally World and do my part to keep the economy moving. later all
| 464 |
Steve Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:56:45pm |
re: #436 irongrampa
3.0, looks to be.
You just reminded me, the house we bought here has a finished basement, with a half bath, and the toilet flushes UP to the septic tank. Every time I use it, it makes me sorta uneasy, wondering about what will happen whenit inevitably malfunctions. I do most of my own eork, but THAT one I'll happily leave to someone else.
Does it use an air assisted flush?
| 465 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:57:51pm |
Once had a cat who'd come a'running whenever I had to get up in the middle of the night. She had a habit of jumping up on the back of the bowl as I stood there. One time she mis-judged the the distance.
Have you ever tried to stauch the flow, slam the door so the #@%$@ thing can't get out, then catch a rather wet cat and hold her under the tub faucet?
/I'll never forget it
| 466 |
Truck Monkey Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:58:30pm |
re: #442 quickjustice
There's a lot of hype in Obama's style. He won by much narrower margins than were generally predicted. His staff were predicting 5 million for the inauguration. A million showed up, comparable to other inaugurations.
Rush is a master of hype and ridicule. I don't know yet if Obama can take ridicule. Obama v. Rush will be ninja warfare!
Obambi will melt like an ice cream cone in a Nevada parking lot. He is aloof and above the fray. My guess is his minions will pick up and run with this to keep him from getting bruised.
| 467 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:58:46pm |
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:59:03pm |
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 6:59:53pm |
------ off to the new thread ----->
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UberInfidel67 Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:00:16pm |
I can't remember...who is running the prayer list? I am so worried. My bro, the big bad ass Marine just had precancerous polyps removed from his colon. I am not sure how worried I should be. Is this a sign of things to come? Did the removal of said polyps remove the threat? please advise. And prayers would help too. Thanx guys!
| 471 |
Shadetree_Computress Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:00:52pm |
I was looking for a lizard in a dinghy due to the topic of the thread, but I ran across this one, and I thought it was pretty in a Mah-Jongg kind of way. Aren't dragons related to lizards? In my Darwinian world, they are. Nyah!
Of course, I couldn't have done it without the advice from my Lizard friends above. Thanks, guys!
| 472 |
JacksonTn Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:02:08pm |
re: #470 UberInfidel67
I can't remember...who is running the prayer list? I am so worried. My bro, the big bad ass Marine just had precancerous polyps removed from his colon. I am not sure how worried I should be. Is this a sign of things to come? Did the removal of said polyps remove the threat? please advise. And prayers would help too. Thanx guys!
So sorry about your brother ...if the biopsy came back in situ ...he is in good shape ...precancerous polyps are pretty common ...good that he got them out now ...prayers to your brother ...
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:02:43pm |
re: #354 formercorpsman
I do.
Cool. After all these years, I still remember that episode. I have outgrown my fear of earwigs.
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:03:59pm |
re: #470 UberInfidel67
I can't remember...who is running the prayer list? I am so worried. My bro, the big bad ass Marine just had precancerous polyps removed from his colon. I am not sure how worried I should be. Is this a sign of things to come? Did the removal of said polyps remove the threat? please advise. And prayers would help too. Thanx guys!
{UberInfidel67}
I keep it, and I just stopped by for a last look at the thread. I'm adding your brother as soon as I hit "post this comment."
I think the removal of the polyps removes the threat--they're PRE-cancerous, remember? :) I'm sure your brother's doctor ewill advise yearly screenings to check on things.
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Unakite Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:07:36pm |
re: #384 Big Steve
I once knew a girl in college who claimed she could pee standing up and one night coming home from a bar proved it to me....and she could pee her name in the snow, fortunately her name was "Fay"
I always wanted to see a girl...um...uh...write her name (nevermind).
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Cato the Elder Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:08:27pm |
re: #385 esch
Heh, reminds me of 'About Schmidt'
Nobody tells me how to use the facilities. I'd tell them to fuck off.
Found this in an old Mark Steyn piece:
Stehpinkeln--standing while urinating--is disapproved of in Germany, to the point where toilets can now be fitted with voice alarms triggered when the seat is raised. "Hey, stand-peeing is not allowed here and will be punished with fines, so if you don't want any trouble, you'd best sit down," orders the "toilet ghost" in a voice that imitates former chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
The notion of German government leaders commanding you in the privacy of your own home to urinate like a woman seems almost too poignant an image of the peculiarly European blend of state-enforced docility. In contrast to the swaggering Texan cowboy, it's the Last Stand of the EU-Corraled. Yet millions of these devices have been sold and Klaus Schwerma has written a book on the phenomenon called Stehpinkeln: Die Letzte Bastion der Männlichkeit?--or "Standing Urinators: The Last Bastion of Masculinity?"
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:10:12pm |
re: #470 UberInfidel67
I can't remember...who is running the prayer list? I am so worried. My bro, the big bad ass Marine just had precancerous polyps removed from his colon. I am not sure how worried I should be. Is this a sign of things to come? Did the removal of said polyps remove the threat? please advise. And prayers would help too. Thanx guys!
Goddess runs it .... OOPS! ... there she is! ... good ... I was gonna email her with the link to your comment.
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formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:12:49pm |
re: #474 Iron Fist
Oh yeah. It is funny to think how decades have gone by, the shit we, siblings, & friends either attempted, and or got away with.
I have no doubts, we could outlast the beer stock with the stories available.
| 480 |
formercorpsman Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:13:47pm |
re: #477 Cato the Elder
Seriously, that explains everything about Europe now.
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FamHistoryGuy Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:16:51pm |
re: #211 Killgore Trout
Notice no mention of muslim websites in the video.
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revobob Fri, Jan 23, 2009 7:19:21pm |
Late to a dying thread, but we had an interesting experience several years ago. We stopped in Santa Rosa, New Mex. for the night. Walking to the restaurant we saw quite a few folks in wet suits and carrying scuba gear. As far as we knew we were in a high and dry plateau- not even a pond. So we asked- turns out there is a famous cave/ natural well there called the Blue Hole. The water is crystal clear, and people come from all over the world to get trained in cave diving.
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VioletTiger Fri, Jan 23, 2009 10:31:19pm |
re: #470 UberInfidel67
The good news is that they were precancerous and they were removed. Colon cancer is very treatable and can usually be prevented by doing just what he did. As long as he continues to get scoped and remove any polyps, he should be fine.
You, however, should realize that this runs in families and it means you should get tested as well. I have a family history and even though I am still realatively young, I get it done every three years.
Prayers for your brother.
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eric_odessit Fri, Jan 23, 2009 11:24:35pm |
Guys,
Since it's an open thread, I hope I can use it to plug a good movie - "Defiance" and my take on the movie and the critics:
[Link: conservativlib.wordpress.com...]
Go see the movie. I highly recommend it.
Eric.
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