Post by: CigarBanter on February 04, 2018, 12:01:07 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:02:25 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:08:39 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On Feb. 4, 1783, Britain's King George III proclaimed a formal cessation of hostilities in the American Revolutionary War.
On this date:
In A.D. 211, Roman Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus died at age 65.
In 1789, electors chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.
In 1861, delegates from six southern states that had recently seceded from the Union met in Montgomery, Alabama, to form the Confederate States of America.
In 1938, the Thornton Wilder play "Our Town" opened on Broadway. Walt Disney's animated feature "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" opened in general U.S. release.
In 1941, the United Service Organizations (USO) came into existence.
In 1948, the island nation of Ceylon - now Sri Lanka - became an independent dominion within the British Commonwealth.
In 1962, a rare conjunction of the sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn occurred.
In 1974, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst, 19, was kidnapped in Berkeley, California, by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army.
In 1983, pop singer-musician Karen Carpenter died in Downey, California, at age 32.
In 1987, pianist Liberace died at his Palm Springs, California, home at age 67.
In 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
In 2004, the Massachusetts high court declared that gay couples were entitled to nothing less than marriage, and that Vermont-style civil unions would not suffice. The social networking website Facebook had its beginnings as Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launched "Thefacebook."
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:09:11 AM
Five years ago: President Barack Obama signed a bill temporarily raising the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit, averting a default. British scientists announced they had rescued the skeletal remains of King Richard III, who lived during the 15th century, from the anonymity of a drab municipal parking lot. For the fifth straight week there was a new No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's college basketball poll: Indiana. Reg Presley, 71, lead singer for the Troggs on "Wild Thing," died in Andover, England.
One year ago: The Justice Department appealed a judge's order temporarily blocking President Donald Trump's refugee and immigration ban, saying it was the "sovereign prerogative" of a president to admit or exclude aliens in order to protect national security. Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Davis and quarterback Kurt Warner were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was voted The Associated Press 2016 NFL's Most Valuable Player and top offensive player. "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle waltzed off with the top honor at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 08:09:31 AM
Yikes....nobody here....these dozen donuts are going to go to waste (or is it waist).Don't be silly.
Good morning, Dave.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:09:53 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:10:34 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:10:56 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 08:17:23 AM
Morning Mr. Mayor.I'm gonna save my doughnut for tomorrow after weigh in.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:20:39 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 08:21:15 AM
Might be a little stale.Morning Mr. Mayor.I'm gonna save my doughnut for tomorrow after weigh in.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 04, 2018, 09:15:00 AM
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 09:20:19 AM
Hmmmm, donuts. I could go for a hot off the belt Krispy Kreme.Might be a little stale.Morning Mr. Mayor.I'm gonna save my doughnut for tomorrow after weigh in.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 09:22:27 AM
Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.Morning Dean. 52 and foggy here. Should be nice out later, though.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 09:23:46 AM
Thought for Today: "Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries." - James Michener, American author (1907-1997).Also perhaps you're just doing it wrong. Just sayin'
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 09:27:38 AM
Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.I have no interest in the game, the commercials, or the halftime show.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 09:28:21 AM
Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.That's no way to talk about the Patriots and Eagles. Too good for both of them. I'm hoping they both lose, is that a possibility? Only team I dislike more than both these teams is the Cowgirls.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Edit: No offense, Mark. Didn't see you there. It's a Steelers rival thing.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 04, 2018, 09:37:25 AM
same here Mark. I haven't watched a game since Colin Kerasshole took a knee last year.Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.I have no interest in the game, the commercials, or the halftime show.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 04, 2018, 09:38:53 AM
Oh? That football league has been fucking fans for two years AND making huge money!Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.That's no way to talk about the Patriots and Eagles. Too good for both of them. I'm hoping they both lose, is that a possibility? Only team I dislike more than both these teams is the Cowgirls.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Edit: No offense, Mark. Didn't see you there. It's a Steelers rival thing.
Post by: sfish on February 04, 2018, 10:05:42 AM
You sound like a chick againMorning Mr. Mayor.I'm gonna save my doughnut for tomorrow after weigh in.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 10:19:36 AM
Hahaha. You make a valid point. And although I'm laughing, I do appreciate you keeping me in check.You sound like a chick againMorning Mr. Mayor.I'm gonna save my doughnut for tomorrow after weigh in.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 10:23:19 AM
The reality is that I don't care who wins as long as their scores suit my box.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 11:14:57 AM
Should be easy to get a dinner reservation (as long as its not a sports bar).Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.I have no interest in the game, the commercials, or the halftime show.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 11:16:02 AM
@Fish: Which way are you leaning with today's game? I'm normally an AFC guy but I slightly prefer the Eagles this year.TWSS
The reality is that I don't care who wins as long as their scores suit my box.
Post by: sfish on February 04, 2018, 12:30:37 PM
@Fish: Which way are you leaning with today's game? I'm normally an AFC guy but I slightly prefer the Eagles this year.I hate the Eagles more than the Pats, I’m a Giants fan so Philly would be the worst right alongside the Cowgirls
The reality is that I don't care who wins as long as their scores suit my box.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 01:24:51 PM
What about the food and parties?Happy Prostitute Football day and good morning.I have no interest in the game, the commercials, or the halftime show.
65° and overcast. EPC 2nd and coffee here.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 04, 2018, 01:25:41 PM
Go Eagles!@Fish: Which way are you leaning with today's game? I'm normally an AFC guy but I slightly prefer the Eagles this year.I hate the Eagles more than the Pats, I’m a Giants fan so Philly would be the worst right alongside the Cowgirls
The reality is that I don't care who wins as long as their scores suit my box.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 04, 2018, 04:25:03 PM
Or Pats, whatever.Go Eagles!@Fish: Which way are you leaning with today's game? I'm normally an AFC guy but I slightly prefer the Eagles this year.I hate the Eagles more than the Pats, I’m a Giants fan so Philly would be the worst right alongside the Cowgirls
The reality is that I don't care who wins as long as their scores suit my box.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 04:55:38 PM
Post by: cigarbreath on February 04, 2018, 06:15:43 PM
Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 06:32:55 PM
Hi Mike. Sorry to hear about your sister. And yes, we all love to travel on short notice. Pay out the azz and get the middle seat next to the rear lavs. Fun.Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.
Post by: cigarbreath on February 04, 2018, 07:00:47 PM
…and thn there was South Terminal at ABIT. Sheesh!Hi Mike. Sorry to hear about your sister. And yes, we all love to travel on short notice. Pay out the azz and get the middle seat next to the rear lavs. Fun.Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 07:11:04 PM
Oh man, sounds like you flew Sun Country or Allegiant or some such second tier carrier. Ouch, indeed. I've not been to the South Terminal since they renovated it. The press it got was quite positive, all about having an Austin cool vibe. At least it was a jet and not a prop job, right?…and thn there was South Terminal at ABIT. Sheesh!Hi Mike. Sorry to hear about your sister. And yes, we all love to travel on short notice. Pay out the azz and get the middle seat next to the rear lavs. Fun.Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.
Post by: cigarbreath on February 04, 2018, 07:46:32 PM
Allegiant it was. Nothing like de planing down an open air ramp. The food court food truck wasn't open. Afraid I missed the cool vibe. Weather was nice and did get together with the family. Colin flew down with us and my brother and sil put us up. Got some nice BBQ at Smithy's in Lockhart.Oh man, sounds like you flew Sun Country or Allegiant or some such second tier carrier. Ouch, indeed. I've not been to the South Terminal since they renovated it. The press it got was quite positive, all about having an Austin cool vibe. At least it was a jet and not a prop job, right?…and thn there was South Terminal at ABIT. Sheesh!Hi Mike. Sorry to hear about your sister. And yes, we all love to travel on short notice. Pay out the azz and get the middle seat next to the rear lavs. Fun.Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.
Post by: Threebean on February 04, 2018, 10:40:54 PM
Sounds like a great get together inspite of the circumstances. Some fine BBQ in Lockhart as well.Allegiant it was. Nothing like de planing down an open air ramp. The food court food truck wasn't open. Afraid I missed the cool vibe. Weather was nice and did get together with the family. Colin flew down with us and my brother and sil put us up. Got some nice BBQ at Smithy's in Lockhart.Oh man, sounds like you flew Sun Country or Allegiant or some such second tier carrier. Ouch, indeed. I've not been to the South Terminal since they renovated it. The press it got was quite positive, all about having an Austin cool vibe. At least it was a jet and not a prop job, right?…and thn there was South Terminal at ABIT. Sheesh!Hi Mike. Sorry to hear about your sister. And yes, we all love to travel on short notice. Pay out the azz and get the middle seat next to the rear lavs. Fun.Afternoon football fans. 66 deg and sunny here, on the patio with water and a Maestro del Tiempo I did not know I had, assuredly provided by the NJ Atlantic/Warped rep. The lonsdale, which despite the vitola has a perfect draw. Tasty!Marky Mark! Was down your way but it was family time. We lost our big sister. Travel was an adventure with such short notice. Gave whole new meaning to economy seating. Reminded me of plastic cafeteria chairs.