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Morning!
Author: Raine
Date: 12/19/2011 13:25:57
I will not be writing about much today -- simply for one reason.I have a very dear friend in town for the night, and well -- you know what happens when dear friends come to casa de Bob and Raine...
So what is happening out there today?
So what is happening out there today?
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:46:43
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:46:43
:queues cheesy asian music: K to the J to the I no ronger in da hizzy! Poor Jim Whard no ronger got Dear Reader to rampoon! Poorah Jim!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:48:04
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:48:04
I wonder how long Kim Jong Ill has been dead. Days, weeks, months?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 13:53:10
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 13:53:10
Morning 
So I hear there's a Zagnut loving dictator that is no longer in the world
So I hear there's a Zagnut loving dictator that is no longer in the world
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:54:16
Yeah they are gonna put that pimped out AMC Pacer up on blocks.
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 13:54:16
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
So I hear there's a Zagnut loving dictator that is no longer in the world
Yeah they are gonna put that pimped out AMC Pacer up on blocks.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/19/2011 14:03:46
TriSec on 12/19/2011 14:03:46
Morning, comrades!
Say gang, remember this list?
Well, something finally clicked this weekend. We're in the middle of our "12 Days of Christmas" promotion at the Bean factory. Prominently signed as CHRISTMAS, and multiple greetings and wishes of Merry Christmas throughout the store. (I was near the cashiers yesterday, heard it said repeatedly.) Of course, I prefer "Happy Christmas"...since it's unfamiliar to American ears, I find it tends to confuse people.
I'm betting the ol' AFA never set foot in an LL Bean, but did anyone expect a right-wing tool shop to do any actual research?
Anyway...
Say gang, remember this list?
Well, something finally clicked this weekend. We're in the middle of our "12 Days of Christmas" promotion at the Bean factory. Prominently signed as CHRISTMAS, and multiple greetings and wishes of Merry Christmas throughout the store. (I was near the cashiers yesterday, heard it said repeatedly.) Of course, I prefer "Happy Christmas"...since it's unfamiliar to American ears, I find it tends to confuse people.
I'm betting the ol' AFA never set foot in an LL Bean, but did anyone expect a right-wing tool shop to do any actual research?
Anyway...
Comment by wickedpam on 12/19/2011 14:06:52
but with some heavenly(?) music he can return as many times as the former beloved owner of the Skins
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 14:06:52
Quote by Mondobubba:
:queues cheesy asian music: K to the J to the I no ronger in da hizzy! Poor Jim Whard no ronger got Dear Reader to rampoon! Poorah Jim!
but with some heavenly(?) music he can return as many times as the former beloved owner of the Skins
Comment by TriSec on 12/19/2011 14:07:54
TriSec on 12/19/2011 14:07:54
Of course, I am impressed by the rending of garments, gnashing of teeth, and the North Koreans throwing dirt on their heads to show how sorry they are.
It isn't easy to get an entire population to act convincingly like that, but I suppose the off-camera AK-47s pointed at them are a great motivator.
It isn't easy to get an entire population to act convincingly like that, but I suppose the off-camera AK-47s pointed at them are a great motivator.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/19/2011 14:20:40
trojanrabbit on 12/19/2011 14:20:40
Is there a possibility that Dear Leader passed long ago and the State Media is finally getting around to telling us?
Praise Tebow......
Praise Tebow......
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 14:28:39
Ya know that in the UK "Happy Christmas" has been supplanted by "Merry Christmas." I know expats.
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 14:28:39
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades!
Say gang, remember this list?
Well, something finally clicked this weekend. We're in the middle of our "12 Days of Christmas" promotion at the Bean factory. Prominently signed as CHRISTMAS, and multiple greetings and wishes of Merry Christmas throughout the store. (I was near the cashiers yesterday, heard it said repeatedly.) Of course, I prefer "Happy Christmas"...since it's unfamiliar to American ears, I find it tends to confuse people.
I'm betting the ol' AFA never set foot in an LL Bean, but did anyone expect a right-wing tool shop to do any actual research?
Anyway...
Ya know that in the UK "Happy Christmas" has been supplanted by "Merry Christmas." I know expats.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 14:42:16
I have the same feeling on this on Rabbit. See below.
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 14:42:16
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Is there a possibility that Dear Leader passed long ago and the State Media is finally getting around to telling us?
Praise Tebow......
I have the same feeling on this on Rabbit. See below.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 15:31:24
As is starvation.
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 15:31:24
Quote by TriSec:
Of course, I am impressed by the rending of garments, gnashing of teeth, and the North Koreans throwing dirt on their heads to show how sorry they are.
It isn't easy to get an entire population to act convincingly like that, but I suppose the off-camera AK-47s pointed at them are a great motivator.
As is starvation.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/19/2011 15:46:24
Raine on 12/19/2011 15:46:24
Good morning again everyone! My friend has left to complete the last leg of her journey. It so wonderful to have dear friends come back into your life. 
Comment by 
BobR on 12/19/2011 15:50:38
Speaking of Teabow...
I'm guessing Jesus was on a smoke-break...
BobR on 12/19/2011 15:50:38
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Is there a possibility that Dear Leader passed long ago and the State Media is finally getting around to telling us?
Praise Tebow......
Speaking of Teabow...
I'm guessing Jesus was on a smoke-break...
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 16:01:20
Raine on 12/19/2011 16:01:20
So wait-- please tell me this is a joke I saw this up at the Miller FB page: The Bachmann family pro-trait
=))
=))
Comment by wickedpam on 12/19/2011 16:04:12
nope, that's their Christmas card - who ever chose lemon yellow should be strung up by their toes that is not a good color on any of those people
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 16:04:12
Quote by Raine:
So wait-- please tell me this is a joke I saw this up at the Miller FB page: The Bachmann family pro-trait
=))
nope, that's their Christmas card - who ever chose lemon yellow should be strung up by their toes that is not a good color on any of those people
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 16:06:24
Raine on 12/19/2011 16:06:24
Well I'll be damned... that portrait is real!
Leading by example, Congresswoman Bachmann’s Statement of Disbursements for her Congressional Office includes a payment of $1,480.00 on May 17, 2011 to Rick Busch Photographics …. here is a sample of his work
Congresswoman Bachmann poses for a family portrait with her husband Marcus and their five children—Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline and Sophia.
$1,480.00 of TAXPAYER Monies for Photographs !
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 16:07:08
Marcus looks like he should be gently sipping a mint julep...
O
M
G
Raine on 12/19/2011 16:07:08
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So wait-- please tell me this is a joke I saw this up at the Miller FB page: The Bachmann family pro-trait
=))
nope, that's their Christmas card - who ever chose lemon yellow should be strung up by their toes that is not a good color on any of those people
O
M
G
Comment by BobR on 12/19/2011 16:14:04
He looks gayer than Truman Capote
BobR on 12/19/2011 16:14:04
Quote by Raine:Marcus looks like he should be gently sipping a mint julep...Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So wait-- please tell me this is a joke I saw this up at the Miller FB page: The Bachmann family pro-trait
=))
nope, that's their Christmas card - who ever chose lemon yellow should be strung up by their toes that is not a good color on any of those people
O
M
G
He looks gayer than Truman Capote
Comment by wickedpam on 12/19/2011 16:30:13
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 16:30:13
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 16:46:14
Raine on 12/19/2011 16:46:14
I think that portrait of the Bachmann Family needs to be placed into the Awkward family photos website.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 17:12:20
I think Rick Perry just got his wish...
Raine on 12/19/2011 17:12:20
Quote by BobR:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Is there a possibility that Dear Leader passed long ago and the State Media is finally getting around to telling us?
Praise Tebow......
Speaking of Teabow...
I'm guessing Jesus was on a smoke-break...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 17:14:41
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 17:14:41
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Marcus looks like he should be gently sipping a mint julep...Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So wait-- please tell me this is a joke I saw this up at the Miller FB page: The Bachmann family pro-trait
=))
nope, that's their Christmas card - who ever chose lemon yellow should be strung up by their toes that is not a good color on any of those people
O
M
G
He looks gayer than Truman Capote
Comment by BobR on 12/19/2011 17:16:08
I would love a video mashup between this and the Teabow video I posted
BobR on 12/19/2011 17:16:08
Quote by Raine:I think Rick Perry just got his wish...Quote by BobR:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Is there a possibility that Dear Leader passed long ago and the State Media is finally getting around to telling us?
Praise Tebow......
Speaking of Teabow...
I'm guessing Jesus was on a smoke-break...
I would love a video mashup between this and the Teabow video I posted
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/19/2011 17:24:41
livingonli on 12/19/2011 17:24:41
Good Day folks. Today is my last day off before Christmas Eve and now that I have money I have to do my shopping today so I will be busy indeed.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 17:39:44
Raine on 12/19/2011 17:39:44
You wanna see some serious RatF*cking? check it out. Read the ENTIRE post. It appears as tho some crazy anarchists types have created a website under the guise of serious journalists...
this is total insanity friends, and I want people to see and know how disinformation happens, and how people with a reputation to protect kinda get a little angry. Josh has already said he will sue.
And I don't blame him one damn bit. I scoped the story out, I read the *about* portion of the website in question and it does say that Josh is a writer for the blog. Stunning stuff.
this is total insanity friends, and I want people to see and know how disinformation happens, and how people with a reputation to protect kinda get a little angry. Josh has already said he will sue.
And I don't blame him one damn bit. I scoped the story out, I read the *about* portion of the website in question and it does say that Josh is a writer for the blog. Stunning stuff.
Comment by TriSec on 12/19/2011 18:58:48
TriSec on 12/19/2011 18:58:48
*choke* *khaff*
I swear, there's a lady in here with so much perfume on she's giving off visilble fragrance rays.
I swear, there's a lady in here with so much perfume on she's giving off visilble fragrance rays.
Comment by BobR on 12/19/2011 19:26:22
Makes you wonder what she's trying to hide
BobR on 12/19/2011 19:26:22
Quote by TriSec:
*choke* *khaff*
I swear, there's a lady in here with so much perfume on she's giving off visilble fragrance rays.
Makes you wonder what she's trying to hide
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/19/2011 19:36:11
trojanrabbit on 12/19/2011 19:36:11
The humidity meter in my cube says 2%. Should I believe it? I feel like crap.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 20:37:44
ugh! I will be sending a gas mask as soon as I can, good sir. That is a violation of both good office etiquette as well as certain provisions of the Geneva Conventions
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 20:37:44
Quote by TriSec:
*choke* *khaff*
I swear, there's a lady in here with so much perfume on she's giving off visilble fragrance rays.
ugh! I will be sending a gas mask as soon as I can, good sir. That is a violation of both good office etiquette as well as certain provisions of the Geneva Conventions
Comment by TriSec on 12/19/2011 20:54:52
TriSec on 12/19/2011 20:54:52
A very late Mr. Joe is off to the Post Office. Sure hope it makes it on time.
(store cutoff is tomorrow, so I think it will be OK.)
(store cutoff is tomorrow, so I think it will be OK.)
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 21:02:39
our have been sent and will arrive Wednesday or thursday
Raine on 12/19/2011 21:02:39
Quote by TriSec:
A very late Mr. Joe is off to the Post Office. Sure hope it makes it on time.
(store cutoff is tomorrow, so I think it will be OK.)
Comment by wickedpam on 12/19/2011 21:14:29
Sent mine on Sat
wickedpam on 12/19/2011 21:14:29
Quote by Raine:our have been sent and will arrive Wednesday or thursdayQuote by TriSec:
A very late Mr. Joe is off to the Post Office. Sure hope it makes it on time.
(store cutoff is tomorrow, so I think it will be OK.)
Sent mine on Sat
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 22:06:57
Mondobubba on 12/19/2011 22:06:57
Oh in all the Kim Jog Ill dying/being assassinated news/speculations I forgot to mention RIP Vaclav Havel.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 22:16:27
Update.
Amazing, and quite disgusting, to be really honest.
Raine on 12/19/2011 22:16:27
Quote by Raine:
You wanna see some serious RatF*cking? check it out. Read the ENTIRE post. It appears as tho some crazy anarchists types have created a website under the guise of serious journalists...
this is total insanity friends, and I want people to see and know how disinformation happens, and how people with a reputation to protect kinda get a little angry. Josh has already said he will sue.
And I don't blame him one damn bit. I scoped the story out, I read the *about* portion of the website in question and it does say that Josh is a writer for the blog. Stunning stuff.
Amazing, and quite disgusting, to be really honest.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 22:31:06
Raine on 12/19/2011 22:31:06
Well, I'll be damned.
.... yeah -- This administration is just like B*sh....
AT&T's plan to buy T-Mobile USA, first announced in March, has met with opposition from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission.
In late November AT&T said it would take a $4 billion charge in case the deal collapsed, including a $1 billion book value for the spectrum AT&T would have to give to T-Mobile USA.
.... yeah -- This administration is just like B*sh....
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/19/2011 22:51:01
Will in Chicago on 12/19/2011 22:51:01
Hello, bloggers! I hope that everyone is well.
Yesterday, I received some sad news. My cousin George Kaminski, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died early Saturday morning at the age of 72. My cousin, whom we called Uncle George, was only five years younger than my father would be if he were still alive.
George's wife was a friend of my Mom and George mentioned that he had an uncle a few years older than him -- introducing my parents to each other.
Most of my postings of late have been sad as it has been a trying time. I would like to thank everyone for their support. Let us keep those who are no longer here close to our hearts, striving to build a world worthy of their memories and their dreams. Also, if you are mourning someone or worried about someone, my heart goes out to you. Here is a song that helps me throw some of the dark times -- as there is a joy amid the sorrow.
Yesterday, I received some sad news. My cousin George Kaminski, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died early Saturday morning at the age of 72. My cousin, whom we called Uncle George, was only five years younger than my father would be if he were still alive.
George's wife was a friend of my Mom and George mentioned that he had an uncle a few years older than him -- introducing my parents to each other.
Most of my postings of late have been sad as it has been a trying time. I would like to thank everyone for their support. Let us keep those who are no longer here close to our hearts, striving to build a world worthy of their memories and their dreams. Also, if you are mourning someone or worried about someone, my heart goes out to you. Here is a song that helps me throw some of the dark times -- as there is a joy amid the sorrow.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2011 23:10:45
Raine on 12/19/2011 23:10:45
Will...
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know this: here is a place where you will always have support. It's what friends are supposed to be about.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know this: here is a place where you will always have support. It's what friends are supposed to be about.
Comment by BobR on 12/19/2011 23:51:36
Everything she said.
BobR on 12/19/2011 23:51:36
Quote by Raine:
Will...
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know this: here is a place where you will always have support. It's what friends are supposed to be about.
Everything she said.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/20/2011 03:00:29
Will in Chicago on 12/20/2011 03:00:29
Thanks. I am just worn out emotionally between my grand niece and worried about my cousin -- who was doing the traditionally family thing of trying not to let anyone else worry. I will swing by early for tomorrow's blog.
It is good to have friends, and I am here for everyone.
It is good to have friends, and I am here for everyone.