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Me Bomb You Long Time
Author: BobR
Date: 04/08/2013 13:04:06
Every neighborhood has one - that one kid who took a left turn at Albuquerque (emotionally), and causes trouble for everyone. In global terms, that kid is North Korea. A thorn in the side of national diplomacy when Kim Jun Il was in charge, that thorn is causing a festering sore now that his son has assumed the throne. He's that kid that throws firecrackers at the neighborhood pets until he accidentally blows his own fingers off.
One has to wonder what's going on. Kim Jun Un was schooled in Switzerland and Bern, so he should be familiar with "western" norms - they wouldn't be alien to him. Perhaps his young age (about 30) makes him feel like he needs to prove something. Perhaps he's just a petulant asshole who's let the sudden power go to his head.
This time, the trigger supposedly was that the UN imposed more harsh sanctions after a nuclear test in March. These additional sanctions seemed to have pushed Un over the edge, and declare war on S. Korea and threaten the U.S. with missile attacks. That latter threat is a joke, of course, because their missiles sometimes have trouble hitting the ocean without exploding first. One can only imagine the B-Move course of events with N. Korean television and newspapers proudly claiming a direct hit on U.S. cities while the rest of the world shrugs its shoulders.
Recently, the UN passed a treaty nearly unanimously to control arms trafficking between countries. The three countries who voted against it? Syria, North Korea, and Iran. No word from Syria yet, but Iran stands by its fellow voter and blames the U.S. for "provoking" N. Korea. No surprise there - blame the US for the actions of the UN and the Un.
China - on the other hand - is trying to dampen the flames. It's understandable... they share a border. China knows that it will suffer if war actually breaks out. Villages near the border would likely see refugees pouring over into their towns. As totalitarian as China is, it still sees N. Korea as it's redneck cousin, prone to irrational outbursts and reckless behavior.
The questions that remain are: will he follow through this time or is it just more bluster, and if he follows through - how much of a response should be returned? Is it a matter of taking out a few military installations?... trying to take out Un and his military advisors?... a full-scale invasion (by S. Korean forces)?
The last times things were this hot was in 1950, when N. Korea invaded S. Korea, kicking off the Korean War. It remains to be seen whether Un is hell-bent on reprising that. This time, the world, S. Korea, and its allies are much better armed and prepared for any action taken by N. Korea. It would be suicide for N. Korea to try anything too drastic. One has to wonder if Un knows this, or if he's bought his own propaganda and rosy success stories from his military scientists too scared to give him the truth.
One has to wonder what's going on. Kim Jun Un was schooled in Switzerland and Bern, so he should be familiar with "western" norms - they wouldn't be alien to him. Perhaps his young age (about 30) makes him feel like he needs to prove something. Perhaps he's just a petulant asshole who's let the sudden power go to his head.
This time, the trigger supposedly was that the UN imposed more harsh sanctions after a nuclear test in March. These additional sanctions seemed to have pushed Un over the edge, and declare war on S. Korea and threaten the U.S. with missile attacks. That latter threat is a joke, of course, because their missiles sometimes have trouble hitting the ocean without exploding first. One can only imagine the B-Move course of events with N. Korean television and newspapers proudly claiming a direct hit on U.S. cities while the rest of the world shrugs its shoulders.
Recently, the UN passed a treaty nearly unanimously to control arms trafficking between countries. The three countries who voted against it? Syria, North Korea, and Iran. No word from Syria yet, but Iran stands by its fellow voter and blames the U.S. for "provoking" N. Korea. No surprise there - blame the US for the actions of the UN and the Un.
China - on the other hand - is trying to dampen the flames. It's understandable... they share a border. China knows that it will suffer if war actually breaks out. Villages near the border would likely see refugees pouring over into their towns. As totalitarian as China is, it still sees N. Korea as it's redneck cousin, prone to irrational outbursts and reckless behavior.
The questions that remain are: will he follow through this time or is it just more bluster, and if he follows through - how much of a response should be returned? Is it a matter of taking out a few military installations?... trying to take out Un and his military advisors?... a full-scale invasion (by S. Korean forces)?
The last times things were this hot was in 1950, when N. Korea invaded S. Korea, kicking off the Korean War. It remains to be seen whether Un is hell-bent on reprising that. This time, the world, S. Korea, and its allies are much better armed and prepared for any action taken by N. Korea. It would be suicide for N. Korea to try anything too drastic. One has to wonder if Un knows this, or if he's bought his own propaganda and rosy success stories from his military scientists too scared to give him the truth.
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Comment by 
Raine on 04/08/2013 13:14:08
Raine on 04/08/2013 13:14:08
North korea isn't freaking me out - yet, but I really think we need to look at this with great caution.
You know what funny, and really sad? that UN Arms treaty? Teabaggers hate it just as much as Iran...
You know what funny, and really sad? that UN Arms treaty? Teabaggers hate it just as much as Iran...
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/08/2013 13:14:17
wickedpam on 04/08/2013 13:14:17
Morning 
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 13:14:32
Happy Monday?
Raine on 04/08/2013 13:14:32
Happy Monday?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/08/2013 13:16:52
wickedpam on 04/08/2013 13:16:52
oh and apparently I have the Axis of Evil in my neighborhood.
Part of me thinks China doesn't care for some reason. If they really were putting pressure on them it doesn't seem to be all that forceful.
Part of me thinks China doesn't care for some reason. If they really were putting pressure on them it doesn't seem to be all that forceful.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:19:42
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:19:42
Bob your brilliant analogy about North Korea's relationship to China almost caused me to 
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:21:03
TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:21:03
Morning, comrades!
It's opening day; do you know where your neatfoot oil is?
Since the mean old Republicans took our F-15s away, we're going to hav the "Cadillac of the Skies" over Fenway today...pity I'm 40 miles away. Although I did see them practicing over Saugus and Melrose yesterday!
It's opening day; do you know where your neatfoot oil is?
Since the mean old Republicans took our F-15s away, we're going to hav the "Cadillac of the Skies" over Fenway today...pity I'm 40 miles away. Although I did see them practicing over Saugus and Melrose yesterday!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:29:26
Same here. North Korea is, after all the nation equivalent of the short bus.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:29:26
Quote by Raine:
North korea isn't freaking me out - yet, but I really think we need to look at this with great caution.
You know what funny, and really sad? that UN Arms treaty? Teabaggers hate it just as much as Iran...
Same here. North Korea is, after all the nation equivalent of the short bus.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 13:33:37
Raine on 04/08/2013 13:33:37
Details released regarding Margaret Thatcher's Funeral
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:spit:
Thatcher state funeral to be privatised
Responsible department: Cabinet Office
In keeping with the great lady's legacy, Margaret Thatcher's state funeral should be funded and managed by the private sector to offer the best value and choice for end users and other stakeholders.
The undersigned believe that the legacy of the former PM deserves nothing less and that offering this unique opportunity is an ideal way to cut government expense and further prove the merits of liberalised economics Baroness Thatcher spearheaded.
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Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:33:43
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:33:43
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:35:33
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:35:33
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 13:49:12
Raine on 04/08/2013 13:49:12
So anonymous hacked Israel on International holocaust remembrance day...
... doesn't go as *planned* ....
... doesn't go as *planned* ....
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:56:08
TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:56:08
PM Thatcher was not nearly as good a writer as PM Churchill. I'm finding The Second World War to be quite riveting (currently on volume 4). I did not finish Ms. Thatcher's book.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:56:59
Well done, Anonymous. You screwed with the wrong government. For a bunch of people who are suppose to be on the cyber cutting edge, do they know Israel is cyber powerhouse?
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 13:56:59
Quote by Raine:
So anonymous hacked Israel on International holocaust remembrance day...
... doesn't go as *planned* ....
Well done, Anonymous. You screwed with the wrong government. For a bunch of people who are suppose to be on the cyber cutting edge, do they know Israel is cyber powerhouse?
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:58:41
This is one of those things where I'd pay money to see the security cam feed from the Pearly Gates when they show up...
TriSec on 04/08/2013 13:58:41
Quote by Mondobubba:
Westboro Baptist Church, they never fail to disapoint, do they?
This is one of those things where I'd pay money to see the security cam feed from the Pearly Gates when they show up...
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 14:01:15
and as Gizmodo says: they are failing badly.
Raine on 04/08/2013 14:01:15
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
So anonymous hacked Israel on International holocaust remembrance day...
... doesn't go as *planned* ....
Well done, Anonymous. You screwed with the wrong government. For a bunch of people who are suppose to be on the cyber cutting edge, do they know Israel is cyber powerhouse?
and as Gizmodo says: they are failing badly.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:12:59
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:12:59
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 14:27:39
Raine on 04/08/2013 14:27:39
Steven Stills has a bit more of a temper than I imagined he would.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 14:32:51
Raine on 04/08/2013 14:32:51
Jeebus, I was just informed that today is Julian Lennon's 50th birthday.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 14:38:46
Raine on 04/08/2013 14:38:46
WRT todays blog:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:43:57
He is the troubled middle child in Crosby, Stills and Nash. :)
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:43:57
Quote by Raine:
Steven Stills has a bit more of a temper than I imagined he would.
He is the troubled middle child in Crosby, Stills and Nash. :)
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:47:26
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 14:47:26
Have I mentioned my affection for the Main Branch of the Duval County lye-berry system. Many is the Saturday or Sunday I will make the trek downtown to enjoy the quiet of the Great Reading Room on the 4th Floor. I can while away a couple-three hours my nose in a book. Then there are the bonuses of it being downtown! Like the passed out junkie in the stall in the men's room being roused by the the linebacker sized security guard. This is the only branch of the library where I will see this scene.
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 14:52:18
TriSec on 04/08/2013 14:52:18
So, I had a "Haram" Martini yesterday. (It was the last of my mother's gin.) And I"m only keeping brandy in the house right now. That's Halal, right? Plain old grapes are the source material, after all....
< dodges lightning bolt >
(Actually, I know a few Muslims that drink beer and wine, but won't touch the hard stuff.)
< dodges lightning bolt >
(Actually, I know a few Muslims that drink beer and wine, but won't touch the hard stuff.)
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/08/2013 14:52:58
Scoopster on 04/08/2013 14:52:58
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee.. 
You might think the order of words in this headline is wrong. I assure you it's not.
You might think the order of words in this headline is wrong. I assure you it's not.
Comment by 
BobR on 04/08/2013 15:00:34
It's all natural when you think about it... yeast eating sugars which occur in nature (or are created by a grain's own enzymes).
BobR on 04/08/2013 15:00:34
Quote by TriSec:
So, I had a "Haram" Martini yesterday. (It was the last of my mother's gin.) And I"m only keeping brandy in the house right now. That's Halal, right? Plain old grapes are the source material, after all....
< dodges lightning bolt >
(Actually, I know a few Muslims that drink beer and wine, but won't touch the hard stuff.)
It's all natural when you think about it... yeast eating sugars which occur in nature (or are created by a grain's own enzymes).
Comment by BobR on 04/08/2013 15:02:04
oh good gawd... I'd probably end up strapping him to my back, and jump off a tall bridge to put us both out of our misery.
BobR on 04/08/2013 15:02:04
Quote by Raine:
AKA reasons why I don't have a kid.
oh good gawd... I'd probably end up strapping him to my back, and jump off a tall bridge to put us both out of our misery.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 15:04:43
I saw that on Friday, blinked at the headline, and today I blink again. Could be worse, could be horse meat.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 15:04:43
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee..
You might think the order of words in this headline is wrong. I assure you it's not.
I saw that on Friday, blinked at the headline, and today I blink again. Could be worse, could be horse meat.
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 15:13:05
TriSec on 04/08/2013 15:13:05
April 8, 2013
Office of the Tribunal Secretary
I hereby declare that a state of war now exists between myself and the individual responsible for deciding that the computer keypad and the phone keypad should be in reverse order.
This outright abuse of every sensibility of modern times is an outrage against all of humanity and must be corrected.
The struggle will be long and hard, but we shall see it through to ultimate victory, and a relief of all the oppressed mis-dialers around the world!
(flybys, parades, goose-stepping troops. etc.)
<-- shakes fist at cloud.
Office of the Tribunal Secretary
I hereby declare that a state of war now exists between myself and the individual responsible for deciding that the computer keypad and the phone keypad should be in reverse order.
This outright abuse of every sensibility of modern times is an outrage against all of humanity and must be corrected.
The struggle will be long and hard, but we shall see it through to ultimate victory, and a relief of all the oppressed mis-dialers around the world!
(flybys, parades, goose-stepping troops. etc.)
<-- shakes fist at cloud.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 15:25:01
Quite your whining and suck it up like the rest of do, Sparky.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 15:25:01
Quote by TriSec:
April 8, 2013
Office of the Tribunal Secretary
I hereby declare that a state of war now exists between myself and the individual responsible for deciding that the computer keypad and the phone keypad should be in reverse order.
This outright abuse of every sensibility of modern times is an outrage against all of humanity and must be corrected.
The struggle will be long and hard, but we shall see it through to ultimate victory, and a relief of all the oppressed mis-dialers around the world!
(flybys, parades, goose-stepping troops. etc.)
Quite your whining and suck it up like the rest of do, Sparky.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 04/08/2013 15:59:56
Will in Chicago on 04/08/2013 15:59:56
Good morning, bloggers!! BobR, I am very concerned with North Korea, as wars can begin by miscalculation.
In some good news, I have an interview with a pretty good high school in Chicago tomorrow. So, I am prepping for the interview.
As for the passing of Margaret Thatcher, I have to wonder what the world would be like if she and Reagan never assumed power. They were staunch foes of labor, and income inequality has risen in both the UK and US since the 1980s.
In some good news, I have an interview with a pretty good high school in Chicago tomorrow. So, I am prepping for the interview.
As for the passing of Margaret Thatcher, I have to wonder what the world would be like if she and Reagan never assumed power. They were staunch foes of labor, and income inequality has risen in both the UK and US since the 1980s.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 04/08/2013 16:10:38
trojanrabbit on 04/08/2013 16:10:38
mmmm
Just walked through the break room and there's hot dogs steaming and the freezer is full of Hoodsie cups. Opening Day pahty at 2PM today.
Just walked through the break room and there's hot dogs steaming and the freezer is full of Hoodsie cups. Opening Day pahty at 2PM today.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:17:37
Of course they are reading a script, asshole. It's called symptom and resolution database. It is how they fix your problem. if you knew the first thing about customer service operations, you would know that that supervisor you are attributing some sort of omniscient god-like powers to is going to use the same fricking database, fucktard.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:17:37
Quote by Raine:
MONDO: you must read this thread.
If they sound like they are reading a script, I ask for their supervisor so I can get a real answer quickly.
Of course they are reading a script, asshole. It's called symptom and resolution database. It is how they fix your problem. if you knew the first thing about customer service operations, you would know that that supervisor you are attributing some sort of omniscient god-like powers to is going to use the same fricking database, fucktard.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:33:39
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:33:39
Good news, bad new on my friend's ex. He's off the respirator. Bad news, he has a TBI. They are waiting on the neurologist to find out how much brain damage he has.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 16:38:06
now that is all filled with awesome.
Raine on 04/08/2013 16:38:06
Quote by trojanrabbit:
mmmm
Just walked through the break room and there's hot dogs steaming and the freezer is full of Hoodsie cups. Opening Day pahty at 2PM today.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:38:55
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:38:55
Yes, Mondo hates people who seem to think it is sport to fuck with CSRs.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/08/2013 16:40:32
You aren't the only one. Those are the people who should get a go pass to one of the circles of hell.
wickedpam on 04/08/2013 16:40:32
Quote by Mondobubba:
Yes, Mondo hates people who seem to think it is sport to fuck with CSRs.
You aren't the only one. Those are the people who should get a go pass to one of the circles of hell.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 16:41:17
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Raine on 04/08/2013 16:41:17
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
MONDO: you must read this thread.
If they sound like they are reading a script, I ask for their supervisor so I can get a real answer quickly.
Of course they are reading a script, asshole. It's called symptom and resolution database. It is how they fix your problem. if you knew the first thing about customer service operations, you would know that that supervisor you are attributing some sort of omniscient god-like powers to is going to use the same fricking database, fucktard.
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 16:42:40
::fingers crossed::
Raine on 04/08/2013 16:42:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
Good news, bad new on my friend's ex. He's off the respirator. Bad news, he has a TBI. They are waiting on the neurologist to find out how much brain damage he has.
::fingers crossed::
Comment by Scoopster on 04/08/2013 16:43:04
Oh goodness..
Scoopster on 04/08/2013 16:43:04
Quote by Mondobubba:
Good news, bad new on my friend's ex. He's off the respirator. Bad news, he has a TBI. They are waiting on the neurologist to find out how much brain damage he has.
Oh goodness..
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 16:47:39
Interesting...I"ve had the opposite experience with them. The last time I spoke to a phone rep, I almost went all 'neocon' on them and was on the verge of demanding they transfer me to an American. (this one was painfully obvious.) Their chat client is oh so much more pleasant and easier to work with. (and the last time I used that, my issue was fixed easily.)
TriSec on 04/08/2013 16:47:39
Quote by Raine:
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Interesting...I"ve had the opposite experience with them. The last time I spoke to a phone rep, I almost went all 'neocon' on them and was on the verge of demanding they transfer me to an American. (this one was painfully obvious.) Their chat client is oh so much more pleasant and easier to work with. (and the last time I used that, my issue was fixed easily.)
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 16:50:06
TriSec on 04/08/2013 16:50:06
Radio is on - PLAY BALL!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:51:08
Didn't know PEBCAC. Which part of Kabletown's online customer service were you using?
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 16:51:08
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
MONDO: you must read this thread.
If they sound like they are reading a script, I ask for their supervisor so I can get a real answer quickly.
Of course they are reading a script, asshole. It's called symptom and resolution database. It is how they fix your problem. if you knew the first thing about customer service operations, you would know that that supervisor you are attributing some sort of omniscient god-like powers to is going to use the same fricking database, fucktard.
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Didn't know PEBCAC. Which part of Kabletown's online customer service were you using?
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 17:08:33
Odd since all of Kabletown's customer service is locally based.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 17:08:33
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Interesting...I"ve had the opposite experience with them. The last time I spoke to a phone rep, I almost went all 'neocon' on them and was on the verge of demanding they transfer me to an American. (this one was painfully obvious.) Their chat client is oh so much more pleasant and easier to work with. (and the last time I used that, my issue was fixed easily.)
Odd since all of Kabletown's customer service is locally based.
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/08/2013 17:21:39
livingonli on 04/08/2013 17:21:39
Good day, folks.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 17:46:52
The chat.
Bob will attest that it took me over three effin hours to get them to change my email password because they were hacked.
I printed out the 8-9 pages of the chat after that day.
Raine on 04/08/2013 17:46:52
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
MONDO: you must read this thread.
If they sound like they are reading a script, I ask for their supervisor so I can get a real answer quickly.
Of course they are reading a script, asshole. It's called symptom and resolution database. It is how they fix your problem. if you knew the first thing about customer service operations, you would know that that supervisor you are attributing some sort of omniscient god-like powers to is going to use the same fricking database, fucktard.
I thought you would have gotten a chuckle out of RYFM and PEBCAC.
I did, I just learned that.
I will say this, using online shlongcast customer service -- that is a friggin joke.
Didn't know PEBCAC. Which part of Kabletown's online customer service were you using?
Bob will attest that it took me over three effin hours to get them to change my email password because they were hacked.
I printed out the 8-9 pages of the chat after that day.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 17:50:45
Raine on 04/08/2013 17:50:45
RIP Annette Funicello.
Comment by BobR on 04/08/2013 17:52:08
BobR on 04/08/2013 17:52:08
Annette Funicello and Margaret Thatcher... who will be #3?
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 17:52:32
TriSec on 04/08/2013 17:52:32
And a moment at Fenway for both Earl Weaver and Johnny Pesky.
Flyby by the AIr Force Heritage Foundation - off to research!
Flyby by the AIr Force Heritage Foundation - off to research!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:10:08
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:10:08
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:11:44
Lilly Pulizter. She died yesterdee.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:11:44
Quote by BobR:
Annette Funicello and Margaret Thatcher... who will be #3?
Lilly Pulizter. She died yesterdee.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:20:05
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 18:20:05
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:19:36
TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:19:36
Top 5, no score.
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:28:12
TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:28:12
Just hearing that David Pesky was at Fenway today. As he said it, "There's been a Pesky at Fenway on opening day since 1942, I wasn't going to break that streak".
This is whyI love baseball.
See also "The night I forgave Baseball", when Joe DiMaggio came out to honor Cal. (You can make the connection there without much difficulty.)
Only baseball does things like that.
This is whyI love baseball.
See also "The night I forgave Baseball", when Joe DiMaggio came out to honor Cal. (You can make the connection there without much difficulty.)
Only baseball does things like that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 19:40:23
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 19:40:23
Red Sox, bloated corpse, jackel, feasting entrails, etc. I'm just too damn fogged out from allergy meds to must trash talk about the Glorious Red Sox of Boston. After all they are playing the most awsome team in the world, The Orioles of Balteemore!
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 19:50:50
Just feeling your happiness makes me happy.
Raine on 04/08/2013 19:50:50
Quote by TriSec:
Just hearing that David Pesky was at Fenway today. As he said it, "There's been a Pesky at Fenway on opening day since 1942, I wasn't going to break that streak".
This is whyI love baseball.
See also "The night I forgave Baseball", when Joe DiMaggio came out to honor Cal. (You can make the connection there without much difficulty.)
Only baseball does things like that.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 19:51:23
Raine on 04/08/2013 19:51:23
Oh, that did NOT sound the way it meant to sound. 
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 19:51:52
Hello Liv!
how are things?
Raine on 04/08/2013 19:51:52
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:54:11
It all evens out...you've got a long, hot summer of waiting for the padded behemoths of the fall.
Although the Nats are the consensus pick for the World Series this year.
TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:54:11
Quote by Raine:
Just feeling your happiness makes me happy.
It all evens out...you've got a long, hot summer of waiting for the padded behemoths of the fall.
Although the Nats are the consensus pick for the World Series this year.
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:56:59
TriSec on 04/08/2013 19:56:59
Way to open the season, btw....a bona-fide pitcher's duel from the lyrical little bandbox this afternoon.
Still no score, both starters still in.
Still no score, both starters still in.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 19:59:28
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 19:59:28
Quote by TriSec:
Way to open the season, btw....a bona-fide pitcher's duel from the lyrical little bandbox this afternoon.
Still no score, both starters still in.
Comment by TriSec on 04/08/2013 20:09:04
TriSec on 04/08/2013 20:09:04
"God Bless America" without an Irish tenor or that sing-song intro that I find repellent.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 20:31:44
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 20:31:44
Damn that Bailey kid who's in for relief with Sox has got some heat.
Comment by livingonli on 04/08/2013 20:38:04
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
livingonli on 04/08/2013 20:38:04
Quote by Raine:Hello Liv!Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 20:51:16
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 20:51:16
Well played, Boston Red Sox, well played indeed.
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 20:52:19
Raine on 04/08/2013 20:52:19
Comment by Raine on 04/08/2013 20:57:55
Are you sleeping more? You have had these late hours for a fews years now, so what is going on?
When you said you were hitting the retirement fund awhile back -- I kinda assumed the taxes might be an issue, but really, that is temporary.
It seems like you have got a lot of good things going on, decent place to live, not a big debt thing -- (I know, the taxes) but it has to be better than a few years ago, right?
Raine on 04/08/2013 20:57:55
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Hello Liv!Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
When you said you were hitting the retirement fund awhile back -- I kinda assumed the taxes might be an issue, but really, that is temporary.
It seems like you have got a lot of good things going on, decent place to live, not a big debt thing -- (I know, the taxes) but it has to be better than a few years ago, right?
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 21:07:17
Oh yeah he'll be well received.
Mondobubba on 04/08/2013 21:07:17
Quote by Raine:
This should go well...
Rand Paul going to Howard U for a minority outreach speech.
Oh yeah he'll be well received.
Comment by livingonli on 04/08/2013 21:10:46
Finances are a little better but I still hope to eventually get things back together because I would like to actually go away for the first time in years this summer. My hours have been screwy because there are more nights I am working past midnight and then I end up not getting to bed now until 5 or sometimes 6 in the morning and these hours aren't good for keeping my medical regime going either.
livingonli on 04/08/2013 21:10:46
Quote by Raine:Are you sleeping more? You have had these late hours for a fews years now, so what is going on?Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Hello Liv!Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
When you said you were hitting the retirement fund awhile back -- I kinda assumed the taxes might be an issue, but really, that is temporary.
It seems like you have got a lot of good things going on, decent place to live, not a big debt thing -- (I know, the taxes) but it has to be better than a few years ago, right?
Finances are a little better but I still hope to eventually get things back together because I would like to actually go away for the first time in years this summer. My hours have been screwy because there are more nights I am working past midnight and then I end up not getting to bed now until 5 or sometimes 6 in the morning and these hours aren't good for keeping my medical regime going either.
Comment by BobR on 04/08/2013 22:51:11
Try avoiding the temptation of getting online when you get home, or set yourself a time limit and force yourself to go to bed - say before 2:00 AM (or 3:00 AM if it's a later-than-normal night at work).
BobR on 04/08/2013 22:51:11
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Are you sleeping more? You have had these late hours for a fews years now, so what is going on?Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Hello Liv!Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
When you said you were hitting the retirement fund awhile back -- I kinda assumed the taxes might be an issue, but really, that is temporary.
It seems like you have got a lot of good things going on, decent place to live, not a big debt thing -- (I know, the taxes) but it has to be better than a few years ago, right?
Finances are a little better but I still hope to eventually get things back together because I would like to actually go away for the first time in years this summer. My hours have been screwy because there are more nights I am working past midnight and then I end up not getting to bed now until 5 or sometimes 6 in the morning and these hours aren't good for keeping my medical regime going either.
Try avoiding the temptation of getting online when you get home, or set yourself a time limit and force yourself to go to bed - say before 2:00 AM (or 3:00 AM if it's a later-than-normal night at work).
Comment by BobR on 04/08/2013 22:52:14
Really? that's interesting. I don't pay much attention to baseball, but I hope they do well.
BobR on 04/08/2013 22:52:14
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Just feeling your happiness makes me happy.
It all evens out...you've got a long, hot summer of waiting for the padded behemoths of the fall.
Although the Nats are the consensus pick for the World Series this year.
Really? that's interesting. I don't pay much attention to baseball, but I hope they do well.
Comment by livingonli on 04/08/2013 23:11:56
Of course there are the nights that I haven't gotten out of work until 2 or 3 AM.
livingonli on 04/08/2013 23:11:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Are you sleeping more? You have had these late hours for a fews years now, so what is going on?Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Hello Liv!Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks.
how are things?
Things have been crazy. I have to pay taxes this year because I had to dip into the retirement fund to pay for my move and some other things and then things should hopefully get back to normal. I think these late hours are cutting more and more into my life since I end up going to bed later and then don't have enough free time before I have to go to work.
When you said you were hitting the retirement fund awhile back -- I kinda assumed the taxes might be an issue, but really, that is temporary.
It seems like you have got a lot of good things going on, decent place to live, not a big debt thing -- (I know, the taxes) but it has to be better than a few years ago, right?
Finances are a little better but I still hope to eventually get things back together because I would like to actually go away for the first time in years this summer. My hours have been screwy because there are more nights I am working past midnight and then I end up not getting to bed now until 5 or sometimes 6 in the morning and these hours aren't good for keeping my medical regime going either.
Try avoiding the temptation of getting online when you get home, or set yourself a time limit and force yourself to go to bed - say before 2:00 AM (or 3:00 AM if it's a later-than-normal night at work).
Of course there are the nights that I haven't gotten out of work until 2 or 3 AM.
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2013 00:51:08
TriSec on 04/09/2013 00:51:08
And in "I am a living contradiction" news, I'm totally resurrecting my film camera. I've picked up another lens and a bucket of filters from my deceased father-in-law's stash...and I know a place that still processes film and stuff.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 04/09/2013 02:57:50
Will in Chicago on 04/09/2013 02:57:50
Here is an article from a late Thatcher biographer that the Guardian ran: Margaret Thatcher left a dark legacy that has still not disappeared