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[A Friend of Charlie]

Just opened the laptop box. Guess who didn't get sent a charger?

Who needs a charger? The new computers use the Force.

[A Friend of Charlie]

I've got a lot of ubering today too that starts with getting my daughter and her boyfriend to Penn Station.

Isn't there a NJ Transit station closer?  Not that you're not used to driving into the city.

They were actually taking a Flix bus outside of Penn this morning. They were rear-ended on the way here on Friday and the brakes on that car were affected. Since they both needed to be back today, that bus was their cheapest option. In the meantime, the car is being repaired nearby.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Morning, muchachos.

Morning, Page2Raz.

Morning, LTG. 

We're recovering from a big freakin' windstorm out here Saturday overnight.  My place is somewhat sheltered from the windstorms, so it lost power until late last night and that was about it.  But when it hit I was at a house on Hood's Canal producing a recording session, and the wind was howling most of the night.  That's the closest to a hurricane I've experienced. It ended the recording effort, and I thought for a moment of trying to drive home.  Then I thought better of it.  The thought of driving in that wind was a little intimidating, but the thought of crossing the Tacoma Narrows bridge in those conditions scared the bejeezus out of me.  The missus assured me it wasn't so bad up in the foothills, other than power being out.  So I hunkered down where I was.

You made the right choice, Bret. Good morning to ya.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Today's Birthdays

Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. They include:

explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728;
entrepreneur Isaac Singer in 1811;
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States/Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in 1858;
etiquette arbiter Emily Post in 1872;
artist Lee Krasner in 1908;
ctor Leif Erickson in 1911;
poet Dylan Thomas in 1914;
actor Nanette Fabray in 1920;
Baseball Hall of Fame member Ralph Kiner in 1922;
artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1923;
poet Sylvia Plath in 1932;
comedian/actor John Cleese in 1939 (age 86);
musician Lee Greenwood in 1942 (age 83);
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 1945 (age 80);
filmmaker Ivan Reitman in 1946;
musician Garry Tallent (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) in 1949 (age 76);
writer Fran Lebowitz in 1950 (age 75);
musician K.K. Downing (Judas Priest) in 1951 (age 74);
actor Roberto Benigni in 1952 (age 73);
actor Robert Picardo in 1953 (age 72);
musician Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran) in 1958 (age 67);
actor Marla Maples in 1963 (age 62);
musician J.D. McFadden (Sixpence None the Richer/Mavericks) in 1964 (age 61);
musician Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver) in 1967;
musician Jason Finn (Presidents of the United States of America) in 1967 (age 58);
writer Zadie Smith in 1975 (age 50);
mountaineer/inspirational speaker Aron Ralston in 1975 (age 50);
TV personality Kelly Osbourne in 1984 (age 41);
actor Troy Gentile in 1993 (age 32);
NBA player Lonzo Ball in 1997 (age 28). I know who he is, but can't necessarily identify him versus his brothers.

Today's Over/Under is 11.

Nine.

[LuvTooGolf]

Morning, muchachos.

Morning, Page2Raz.

Morning, LTG. 

We're recovering from a big freakin' windstorm out here Saturday overnight.  My place is somewhat sheltered from the windstorms, so it lost power until late last night and that was about it.  But when it hit I was at a house on Hood's Canal producing a recording session, and the wind was howling most of the night.  That's the closest to a hurricane I've experienced. It ended the recording effort, and I thought for a moment of trying to drive home.  Then I thought better of it.  The thought of driving in that wind was a little intimidating, but the thought of crossing the Tacoma Narrows bridge in those conditions scared the bejeezus out of me.  The missus assured me it wasn't so bad up in the foothills, other than power being out.  So I hunkered down where I was.

Sounds like a hell of a night. Good call waiting it out.

[LuvTooGolf]

I've got a lot of ubering today too that starts with getting my daughter and her boyfriend to Penn Station.

Isn't there a NJ Transit station closer?  Not that you're not used to driving into the city.

They were actually taking a Flix bus outside of Penn this morning. They were rear-ended on the way here on Friday and the brakes on that car were affected. Since they both needed to be back today, that bus was their cheapest option. In the meantime, the car is being repaired nearby.

D'oh!

[Travellin Dave]

Morning, muchachos.

Morning, Page2Raz.

Morning, LTG. 

We're recovering from a big freakin' windstorm out here Saturday overnight.  My place is somewhat sheltered from the windstorms, so it lost power until late last night and that was about it.  But when it hit I was at a house on Hood's Canal producing a recording session, and the wind was howling most of the night.  That's the closest to a hurricane I've experienced. It ended the recording effort, and I thought for a moment of trying to drive home.  Then I thought better of it.  The thought of driving in that wind was a little intimidating, but the thought of crossing the Tacoma Narrows bridge in those conditions scared the bejeezus out of me.  The missus assured me it wasn't so bad up in the foothills, other than power being out.  So I hunkered down where I was.

I think you made the right choice.

[A Friend of Charlie]

About thirty minutes ago, I had the strangest thing occur. Both my ears began ringing, and nothing seems to make it stop. I haven't a clue what could have precipitated this, since I haven't been exposed to any loud sounds prior to this occurring. As a hypochondriac, I probably shouldn't have Googled it, but now I'm wondering if this could be caused by hypertension. I've never had blood pressure issues before, but recently, when giving blood, I've been told that it was a little high.

[Travellin Dave]

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[Travellin Dave]

and...

[LuvTooGolf]

About thirty minutes ago, I had the strangest thing occur. Both my ears began ringing, and nothing seems to make it stop. I haven't a clue what could have precipitated this, since I haven't been exposed to any loud sounds prior to this occurring. As a hypochondriac, I probably shouldn't have Googled it, but now I'm wondering if this could be caused by hypertension. I've never had blood pressure issues before, but recently, when giving blood, I've been told that it was a little high.

Well, that's a helluva thing.

[Travellin Dave]

About thirty minutes ago, I had the strangest thing occur. Both my ears began ringing, and nothing seems to make it stop. I haven't a clue what could have precipitated this, since I haven't been exposed to any loud sounds prior to this occurring. As a hypochondriac, I probably shouldn't have Googled it, but now I'm wondering if this could be caused by hypertension. I've never had blood pressure issues before, but recently, when giving blood, I've been told that it was a little high.

Just tinnitus.  Welcome to old age!
Tons or rabbit holes to go down on the interwebz....also cures (most of which also make your dick bigger) .
You get used to it.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350156

[LuvTooGolf]

Couple of 15-count samplers at the Page today:

https://www.cigarpage.com/a-toast-to-centanni.html

[LuvTooGolf]

Hazzuh!

[razgueado]

I'm going to approach politics here, but try to carefully steer clear of the precipice.  I want to understand something, and I expect as with a number of other things, y'all have different views than I, and I'd like to hear them.

If no one objects, I'd like to understand your views on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.  Is this a hot-button issue for you?  May I ask why, and maybe ask a couple of followup questions?