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Hard to believe we Aught to say goodbye.
Author: Raine
Date: 12/31/2009 13:48:11
The last blog of the year, the last blog of the decade. What a decade it has been. For many of these past 10 years, I have had the pleasure of bantering back and forth with many of the members of this blog, and the other blog from which Four Freedoms rose. It's hard to believe that this time has flown the way it has.
This decade has had as many highs as it has had lows. It's fair to say that in 2000, the most formidable event that happened that year in our nation was the election, but also in that year, Elián González, 6 years old then, was reunited with his father. The USS Cole was attacked that year as well. The Yankees and the Mets met in the world series. in 2000, the Human genome was deciphered -- we still have not reaped the scientific bounties from that discovery.
I was going to write a brief summary of each year and a few events that the decade has brought us, but I will leave that to those who are better pontificators that I. I sit in wonderment of this decade. It started out in chaos, that never seemed to end, but we all plugged thru and made it to the other side. Here is a great site for your year-by-year breakdown.
It's hard to believe we didn't have the Google 10 years ago. We didn't have iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, or HDtv. We were infantile in our electronic communications. We didn't have progressive radio and we didn't have the voices that we do now. Perhaps we had that all along, but lacked a way to come together.
All of these things brought us together, here on this blog and other places. I have made lifelong friendships because of the events of this decade, and as bad as many of them were, what I gained far outshines anything the events that the decade tried to take away. Fate brought me to Georgia and now Virginia with a loving partner. Never in a million years would I have dreamed such a thing possible in the beginning of this decade. Our joys and sorrows were met with compassion and humor as we supported each other the very best we could. People have come and gone (such is the mercurial ways of electronic communications) but each person has meant the world to me, and left me a better person.
So as we say good by to this year, and this decade, know that as bad as things were, there were a few bright and sunny spots along the way. It's for those moments that make everything worth going forward. Call me a hope-monger, but I know that even in my darkest moments of this decade, things would get better. It may take as long as possibly the next decade, and I hope that we will still have the pleasure of communicating with one another, in whatever form that may be. Then we can do it all over again!
Goodbye Aught's. Hello Teens!
and 
Raine
This decade has had as many highs as it has had lows. It's fair to say that in 2000, the most formidable event that happened that year in our nation was the election, but also in that year, Elián González, 6 years old then, was reunited with his father. The USS Cole was attacked that year as well. The Yankees and the Mets met in the world series. in 2000, the Human genome was deciphered -- we still have not reaped the scientific bounties from that discovery.
I was going to write a brief summary of each year and a few events that the decade has brought us, but I will leave that to those who are better pontificators that I. I sit in wonderment of this decade. It started out in chaos, that never seemed to end, but we all plugged thru and made it to the other side. Here is a great site for your year-by-year breakdown.
It's hard to believe we didn't have the Google 10 years ago. We didn't have iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, or HDtv. We were infantile in our electronic communications. We didn't have progressive radio and we didn't have the voices that we do now. Perhaps we had that all along, but lacked a way to come together.
All of these things brought us together, here on this blog and other places. I have made lifelong friendships because of the events of this decade, and as bad as many of them were, what I gained far outshines anything the events that the decade tried to take away. Fate brought me to Georgia and now Virginia with a loving partner. Never in a million years would I have dreamed such a thing possible in the beginning of this decade. Our joys and sorrows were met with compassion and humor as we supported each other the very best we could. People have come and gone (such is the mercurial ways of electronic communications) but each person has meant the world to me, and left me a better person.
So as we say good by to this year, and this decade, know that as bad as things were, there were a few bright and sunny spots along the way. It's for those moments that make everything worth going forward. Call me a hope-monger, but I know that even in my darkest moments of this decade, things would get better. It may take as long as possibly the next decade, and I hope that we will still have the pleasure of communicating with one another, in whatever form that may be. Then we can do it all over again!
Goodbye Aught's. Hello Teens!
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 13:58:23
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 13:58:23
Morning 
Geez I forgot all about Elian was that only 10 years ago? And tv's on walls still freak me out - they remind me of Farenheit 451
On another note - I'm an idiot - I left my Blogger Joe at home! So I will have to open it tonight and post ;). I'm hoping my package arrived at its desination like it was supposed to yesterday. Can't wait to see what everyone got though
Geez I forgot all about Elian was that only 10 years ago? And tv's on walls still freak me out - they remind me of Farenheit 451
On another note - I'm an idiot - I left my Blogger Joe at home! So I will have to open it tonight and post ;). I'm hoping my package arrived at its desination like it was supposed to yesterday. Can't wait to see what everyone got though
Comment by 
Raine on 12/31/2009 14:01:57
I do believe Tri asked if he could open his tomorrow as well.
Raine on 12/31/2009 14:01:57
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Geez I forgot all about Elian was that only 10 years ago? And tv's on walls still freak me out - they remind me of Farenheit 451
On another note - I'm an idiot - I left my Blogger Joe at home! So I will have to open it tonight and post ;). I'm hoping my package arrived at its desination like it was supposed to yesterday. Can't wait to see what everyone got though
I do believe Tri asked if he could open his tomorrow as well.
Comment by 
clintster on 12/31/2009 14:07:17
clintster on 12/31/2009 14:07:17
Now?
:boof:
:boof:
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/31/2009 14:12:45
velveeta jones on 12/31/2009 14:12:45
I love your part about lifelong friendships. 
Have a great year everyone and please stay safe tonight.
Have a great year everyone and please stay safe tonight.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 14:16:02
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 14:16:02
Morning all! 
Soooo Ol' Rushbo's in the hospital again eh? This time for chest pains. Oh how morbidly ironic it would be if the end of this depressing decade took him with it?
Yeah yeah I know. I'm a bad person for thinking it. Normally I wouldn't, but in this case I just can't help myself.
Soooo Ol' Rushbo's in the hospital again eh? This time for chest pains. Oh how morbidly ironic it would be if the end of this depressing decade took him with it?
Yeah yeah I know. I'm a bad person for thinking it. Normally I wouldn't, but in this case I just can't help myself.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/31/2009 14:19:21
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 14:19:21
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 14:27:21
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
Raine on 12/31/2009 14:27:21
Quote by clintster:
Now?
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:29:35
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:29:35
Yeah it got there!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:30:53
Do ya'll wanna wait for Liv? Think he's on around 11
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:30:53
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:
Now?
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
Do ya'll wanna wait for Liv? Think he's on around 11
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 14:39:55
I'm waitin', I'm waitin'...
clintster on 12/31/2009 14:39:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:
Now?
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
Do ya'll wanna wait for Liv? Think he's on around 11
I'm waitin', I'm waitin'...
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:54:39
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 14:54:39
Comment by 
BobR on 12/31/2009 14:58:54
bloggah, please!
BobR on 12/31/2009 14:58:54
Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:
Now?
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
Do ya'll wanna wait for Liv? Think he's on around 11
I'm waitin', I'm waitin'...
bloggah, please!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/31/2009 15:01:27
I have it on good faith that it will be there today!
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 15:01:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:
Now?
Big kid you are!
I think this one is up to Mala. Bobber still has not gotten his BJ. :: giggle ::
I have it on good faith that it will be there today!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/31/2009 15:34:51
Then you have lots of company. Carlin goes in for chest pains and dies. Oxi-boy goes in for chest pains and lives (I guess). No justice.
And I was just reminded of John Ritter's untimely death. DEFINITELY no justice.
trojanrabbit on 12/31/2009 15:34:51
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
Soooo Ol' Rushbo's in the hospital again eh? This time for chest pains. Oh how morbidly ironic it would be if the end of this depressing decade took him with it?
Yeah yeah I know. I'm a bad person for thinking it. Normally I wouldn't, but in this case I just can't help myself.
Then you have lots of company. Carlin goes in for chest pains and dies. Oxi-boy goes in for chest pains and lives (I guess). No justice.
And I was just reminded of John Ritter's untimely death. DEFINITELY no justice.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 15:48:49
Raine on 12/31/2009 15:48:49
Rove divorces, Rush hospitalized and now Rick Warren's church is going under?
What a week it been to end the decade.
What a week it been to end the decade.
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 15:51:27
clintster on 12/31/2009 15:51:27
Cheese and crackers!
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 16:06:21
clintster on 12/31/2009 16:06:21
BTW, thanks for the WaPo in the package, Blogger Joe!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:06:46
I would make a 3 little pigs anaolgy but none of them made a home a brick to save themselves really
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:06:46
Quote by Raine:
Rove divorces, Rush hospitalized and now Rick Warren's church is going under?
What a week it been to end the decade.
I would make a 3 little pigs anaolgy but none of them made a home a brick to save themselves really
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:10:48
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:10:48
Good morning everyone. A crappy snowy mixed with rainy day here in the tri-state area. At least I can watch The Three Stooges marathon unitl I go to work. They are on AMC all day today.
I really hope the next decade is better than this one has been. I certainly hope that 2010 will be a better year for me than 2009 has been.
I really hope the next decade is better than this one has been. I certainly hope that 2010 will be a better year for me than 2009 has been.
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:19:51
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:19:51
Andy Borowitz was on The Today Show and I missed it.. Makes me wish I still had my distant network feeds via satellite.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:21:01
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:21:01
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence 
Comment by Scoopster on 12/31/2009 16:21:15
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 16:21:15
Wheee it's snowing like crazy here!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/31/2009 16:21:55
Mine's at the house!
Did Bobber's arrive yet?
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 16:21:55
Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
Did Bobber's arrive yet?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:22:44
Just stay in the positive You're already in a better place with your new home and your roommate/housemate sounds nice and you get the benny of kitties! Take things one at a time and it wouldn't seem so overwhelming
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:22:44
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone. A crappy snowy mixed with rainy day here in the tri-state area. At least I can watch The Three Stooges marathon unitl I go to work. They are on AMC all day today.
I really hope the next decade is better than this one has been. I certainly hope that 2010 will be a better year for me than 2009 has been.
Just stay in the positive
You're already in a better place with your new home and your roommate/housemate sounds nice and you get the benny of kitties! Take things one at a time and it wouldn't seem so overwhelming
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 16:25:58
WOO-HOOOOOO!!!
clintster on 12/31/2009 16:25:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
WOO-HOOOOOO!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:27:55
mines at home too - I'll post tonight though
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:27:55
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
mines at home too - I'll post tonight though
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:28:26
Clint you crack me up
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:28:26
Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
WOO-HOOOOOO!!!
Clint you crack me up
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:43:41
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:43:41
I guess I will go open mine. Just been waiting for my moment while my gift from TriSec has been taunting me.
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 16:46:21
clintster on 12/31/2009 16:46:21
Trying to upload pics to Flickr, but I am in the process of opening.
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:46:57
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:46:57
Thanks, Tri. I got me a good luck kittie.
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 16:49:12
clintster on 12/31/2009 16:49:12
And I have a nutcracker! Thankees, Raine. Ian is really excited 'cause we just read him the story of The Nutcracker. And "Vladimir" was the name I chose when I was taking Russian in college ("Clintster" doesn't translate very well into Cyrillic.)
:hugs:
:hugs:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:56:57
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:56:57
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:59:23
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 16:59:23
I can't wait to open mine tonight
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:59:24
livingonli on 12/31/2009 16:59:24
Where is Raine to open her present. I believe the box is bigger than the actual contents because it needed some space for the kitty present.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:06:41
I just had a big feeling you would like that, Clint. I could not remember why, but the I think I remember you mentioning something like that in the past. Plus, I thought you all would be able to enjoy it with my buddy Ian. Lemme go open my BJ :::giggle:::
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:06:41
Quote by clintster:
And I have a nutcracker! Thankees, Raine. Ian is really excited 'cause we just read him the story of The Nutcracker. And "Vladimir" was the name I chose when I was taking Russian in college ("Clintster" doesn't translate very well into Cyrillic.)
:hugs:
Lemme go open my BJ :::giggle:::
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:07:56
Not yet.
the mail came already, was that they way it was sent? no worries. No worries at all.
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:07:56
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
the mail came already, was that they way it was sent? no worries. No worries at all.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:09:43
It seems to me that 2009 ended better than it began for you Liv. 
You getting healthier, you have a nice place to live, with people around you and kitties!!!
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:09:43
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone. A crappy snowy mixed with rainy day here in the tri-state area. At least I can watch The Three Stooges marathon unitl I go to work. They are on AMC all day today.
I really hope the next decade is better than this one has been. I certainly hope that 2010 will be a better year for me than 2009 has been.
You getting healthier, you have a nice place to live, with people around you and kitties!!!
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:10:54
I SWEAR I TOLD BOBBER THAT YOU WILL LIKE THE WAPO PACKING! 
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:10:54
Quote by clintster:
BTW, thanks for the WaPo in the package, Blogger Joe!
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 17:10:56
clintster on 12/31/2009 17:10:56
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 17:12:15
clintster on 12/31/2009 17:12:15
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:12:28
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:12:28
Liv this is a wonderful ornament!
I have a feeling we are all genius' here!
I have a feeling we are all genius' here!
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 17:14:18
clintster on 12/31/2009 17:14:18
Craphat! That should be the card. Hang on...
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:15:18
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:15:18
and in the interest of full disclosure, the cats have been going NUTS on the scratch pad. (we put it out a few days ago) Thank you so much. they really love it.
Even little ol' Camille has been partaking in the catnip scratch pad. I think it helps her arthritis. Medical Catnip is still legal, right?
Even little ol' Camille has been partaking in the catnip scratch pad. I think it helps her arthritis. Medical Catnip is still legal, right?
Comment by clintster on 12/31/2009 17:16:02
clintster on 12/31/2009 17:16:02
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 17:23:31
I definitely believe so. You should see how much catnip the cat gets here. With the other cats gone back home, our cat is happy being a solo pet. I think she likes the attention she gets.
livingonli on 12/31/2009 17:23:31
Quote by Raine:
and in the interest of full disclosure, the cats have been going NUTS on the scratch pad. (we put it out a few days ago) Thank you so much. they really love it.
Even little ol' Camille has been partaking in the catnip scratch pad. I think it helps her arthritis. Medical Catnip is still legal, right?
I definitely believe so. You should see how much catnip the cat gets here. With the other cats gone back home, our cat is happy being a solo pet. I think she likes the attention she gets.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:27:29
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:27:29
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:31:42
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:31:42
Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:34:06
Decade doesn't end until next year... Why yes, I am going to harp on this when every post brings it up. After using possessive for plural it is one of my big pet peeves.
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:34:06
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
Soooo Ol' Rushbo's in the hospital again eh? This time for chest pains. Oh how morbidly ironic it would be if the end of this depressing decade took him with it?
Yeah yeah I know. I'm a bad person for thinking it. Normally I wouldn't, but in this case I just can't help myself.
Decade doesn't end until next year... Why yes, I am going to harp on this when every post brings it up. After using possessive for plural it is one of my big pet peeves.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:37:07
Hope you didn't mind a card from a few years ago--
You got this years card, right?
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:37:07
Quote by clintster:
You got this years card, right?
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:38:40
snaps gum :whatever:
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:38:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
snaps gum :whatever:
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:40:00
Oh c'mon! I can only do this every ten years! Show some love for calender geek. You learned something today that you didn't know before. I know about Dennis because of The late Stephen Jay Gould. He wrote an essay for his monthly column about Dennis back in 1998.
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:40:00
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
Oh c'mon! I can only do this every ten years! Show some love for calender geek. You learned something today that you didn't know before. I know about Dennis because of The late Stephen Jay Gould. He wrote an essay for his monthly column about Dennis back in 1998.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:41:13
Just because I'm right and you're wrong doesn't mean you have to go all Heather on me
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:41:13
Quote by Raine::neener:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
snaps gum :whatever:
Just because I'm right and you're wrong doesn't mean you have to go all Heather on me
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 17:43:07
livingonli on 12/31/2009 17:43:07
It's strange when ten years ago everyone was saying the decade started in 2000 even amongst those who felt the 21st Century did correctly start in 2001.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:47:05
What aren't you a geek about? But you know we love you for all your quirky geekiness
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:47:05
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
Oh c'mon! I can only do this every ten years! Show some love for calender geek. You learned something today that you didn't know before. I know about Dennis because of The late Stephen Jay Gould. He wrote an essay for his monthly column about Dennis back in 1998.
What aren't you a geek about? But you know we love you for all your quirky geekiness
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 17:47:40
I don't care what "the experts" say, year 1 was the year 0000, year 2 was the year 0001, etc., until 0009 was year 10, the last year of the first decade. That means that 2000 was the first year of this decade and year 2009 is the last.
So Happy New Decade!!
BobR on 12/31/2009 17:47:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
I don't care what "the experts" say, year 1 was the year 0000, year 2 was the year 0001, etc., until 0009 was year 10, the last year of the first decade. That means that 2000 was the first year of this decade and year 2009 is the last.
So Happy New Decade!!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:48:55
all I know is numbering goes 0-9 - at least thats how I was taught at North Willow Grove Elementary
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:48:55
Quote by livingonli:
It's strange when ten years ago everyone was saying the decade started in 2000 even amongst those who felt the 21st Century did correctly start in 2001.
all I know is numbering goes 0-9 - at least thats how I was taught at North Willow Grove Elementary
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:49:28
And they are all wrong. Lemme splain quickly. When Dennis the Short was doing his thing with AD & BC the idea of zero wasn't know. So, there is no year 0. AD starts in the year 1. Count forward 10 years gives you the 11. Decades run from 1 to 10, not 0 to 9.
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:49:28
Quote by Raine:
Mondo, dahlink: go tell that to ALL these links...
And they are all wrong. Lemme splain quickly. When Dennis the Short was doing his thing with AD & BC the idea of zero wasn't know. So, there is no year 0. AD starts in the year 1. Count forward 10 years gives you the 11. Decades run from 1 to 10, not 0 to 9.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 17:50:32
exactly, otherwise, year 0000 did not exist... hmmm. Interesting.
Raine on 12/31/2009 17:50:32
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
I don't care what "the experts" say, year 1 was the year 0000, year 2 was the year 0001, etc., until 0009 was year 10, the last year of the first decade. That means that 2000 was the first year of this decade and year 2009 is the last.
So Happy New Decade!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:51:18
What a quaint SQL way of looking at calendraics. Too bad it's wrong.
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:51:18
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
I don't care what "the experts" say, year 1 was the year 0000, year 2 was the year 0001, etc., until 0009 was year 10, the last year of the first decade. That means that 2000 was the first year of this decade and year 2009 is the last.
So Happy New Decade!!
What a quaint SQL way of looking at calendraics. Too bad it's wrong.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:52:10
wickedpam on 12/31/2009 17:52:10
and thus began the "Decade" battle
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 17:55:00
Just because Dennis the Menace didn't know about 0 doesn't mean it didn't exist. It just goes to show how flawed his approach was.
BobR on 12/31/2009 17:55:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Mondo, dahlink: go tell that to ALL these links...
And they are all wrong. Lemme splain quickly. When Dennis the Short was doing his thing with AD & BC the idea of zero wasn't know. So, there is no year 0. AD starts in the year 1. Count forward 10 years gives you the 11. Decades run from 1 to 10, not 0 to 9.
Just because Dennis the Menace didn't know about 0 doesn't mean it didn't exist. It just goes to show how flawed his approach was.
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 17:56:06
SQL is a bit more up-to-date than some dude from centuries ago. I'd say Dennis is the quaint one.
BobR on 12/31/2009 17:56:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
All that great work on today's blog for naught since the decade doesn't end until 2010. Anyone who's up on the calendraics (like I am) knows this. Who came up with this decade demarcation, why it was Dionysius Exiguus (Dennis the Short).
For review, when does the decade end? 12/31/10. Got it? GOOD!
I don't care what "the experts" say, year 1 was the year 0000, year 2 was the year 0001, etc., until 0009 was year 10, the last year of the first decade. That means that 2000 was the first year of this decade and year 2009 is the last.
So Happy New Decade!!
What a quaint SQL way of looking at calendraics. Too bad it's wrong.
SQL is a bit more up-to-date than some dude from centuries ago. I'd say Dennis is the quaint one.
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 17:57:55
According to Dennis and Mondo, you were taught wrong.
BobR on 12/31/2009 17:57:55
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It's strange when ten years ago everyone was saying the decade started in 2000 even amongst those who felt the 21st Century did correctly start in 2001.
all I know is numbering goes 0-9 - at least thats how I was taught at North Willow Grove Elementary
According to Dennis and Mondo, you were taught wrong.
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 17:58:38
It reminded me of your role in that pirate musical...
BobR on 12/31/2009 17:58:38
Quote by clintster:
It reminded me of your role in that pirate musical...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:59:55
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 17:59:55
Oh my thought on Rush possibly needing bypass surgery. I hope he surgeon is a part Hawaiian, Chinese & Portugese lesbian married to an African American.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 18:05:23
I just heard on Thom that he is at the same hospital that Barack Hussein Obama was born.
Was Rush really admitted? Is he really being treated?
Oh-- How I love schadenfreude...
Raine on 12/31/2009 18:05:23
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh my thought on Rush possibly needing bypass surgery. I hope he surgeon is a part Hawaiian, Chinese & Portugese lesbian married to an African American.
Was Rush really admitted? Is he really being treated?
Oh-- How I love schadenfreude...
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 18:08:32
I will give the millennium, but I'm keeping the decade.
Raine on 12/31/2009 18:08:32
Quote by wickedpam:
and thus began the "Decade" battle
I will give the millennium, but I'm keeping the decade.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 18:09:15
Raine on 12/31/2009 18:09:15
that said -- why the hell would anyone wanna keep the Aughts for another year?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 18:11:19
When I read the article last night I saw he was in Queen's Medical Center. I wonder how many members of the staff have told Rush that it's the same hospital where Obama was born.
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 18:11:19
Quote by Raine:I just heard on Thom that he is at the same hospital that Barack Hussein Obama was born.Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh my thought on Rush possibly needing bypass surgery. I hope he surgeon is a part Hawaiian, Chinese & Portugese lesbian married to an African American.
Was Rush really admitted? Is he really being treated?
Oh-- How I love schadenfreude...
When I read the article last night I saw he was in Queen's Medical Center. I wonder how many members of the staff have told Rush that it's the same hospital where Obama was born.
Comment by livingonli on 12/31/2009 18:13:42
At which point, he will then have a heart attack. Although after finding out that and that he's in the hospital Obama was born in might seal the deal ahd he will then kick the bucket.
livingonli on 12/31/2009 18:13:42
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh my thought on Rush possibly needing bypass surgery. I hope his surgeon is a part Hawaiian, Chinese & Portugese lesbian married to an African American.
At which point, he will then have a heart attack. Although after finding out that and that he's in the hospital Obama was born in might seal the deal ahd he will then kick the bucket.
Comment by Raine on 12/31/2009 18:16:15
if I wanted to split hairs here, we could talk Samhain
But I don't want to split hairs. Most people recognize the new decade in the next few hours. I ya Mondo, but at least for this decade, we may have to agree to disagree. (that *may*give us a year to discuss the topic! )
Raine on 12/31/2009 18:16:15
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Mondo, dahlink: go tell that to ALL these links...
And they are all wrong. Lemme splain quickly. When Dennis the Short was doing his thing with AD & BC the idea of zero wasn't know. So, there is no year 0. AD starts in the year 1. Count forward 10 years gives you the 11. Decades run from 1 to 10, not 0 to 9.
if I wanted to split hairs here, we could talk Samhain
But I don't want to split hairs. Most people recognize the new decade in the next few hours. I
ya Mondo, but at least for this decade, we may have to agree to disagree. (that *may*give us a year to discuss the topic! )
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 20:38:22
:Harrumphs: We will have a year to discuss it!
Mondobubba on 12/31/2009 20:38:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Mondo, dahlink: go tell that to ALL these links...
And they are all wrong. Lemme splain quickly. When Dennis the Short was doing his thing with AD & BC the idea of zero wasn't know. So, there is no year 0. AD starts in the year 1. Count forward 10 years gives you the 11. Decades run from 1 to 10, not 0 to 9.
if I wanted to split hairs here, we could talk Samhain
But I don't want to split hairs. Most people recognize the new decade in the next few hours. I
:Harrumphs: We will have a year to discuss it!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/31/2009 23:11:26
It was coming by UPS Ground from within Virginia.. argh I swear if they sent it to fkin New Jersey first I'm gonna be not very happy..
Scoopster on 12/31/2009 23:11:26
Quote by Raine:Not yet.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
the mail came already, was that they way it was sent? no worries. No worries at all.
It was coming by UPS Ground from within Virginia.. argh I swear if they sent it to fkin New Jersey first I'm gonna be not very happy..
Comment by BobR on 12/31/2009 23:53:15
I saw the UPS truck come and go way earlier in the day.
BobR on 12/31/2009 23:53:15
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Not yet.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
the mail came already, was that they way it was sent? no worries. No worries at all.
It was coming by UPS Ground from within Virginia.. argh I swear if they sent it to fkin New Jersey first I'm gonna be not very happy..
I saw the UPS truck come and go way earlier in the day.
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/01/2010 00:02:13
TriSec on 01/01/2010 00:02:13
Howdy folks!
Back from the store at last.
Shall I open?
riptearshred!
Back from the store at last.
Shall I open?
riptearshred!
Comment by livingonli on 01/01/2010 00:36:05
livingonli on 01/01/2010 00:36:05
What did you get, Tri?
Comment by TriSec on 01/01/2010 02:16:04
TriSec on 01/01/2010 02:16:04
Why, it's a lovely book about Eagle Scouts...."Legacy of Honor".
Near and dear to my heart, for sure. I myself have graduated two Eagles from my Webelos Den (Cub Scouts. I'm expecting more.
)
Many thanks to a certain Virginian lady! <>
And shifting gears, I'll be sitting here pretty much alone in front of the teevee with my martinis in a bit. I do have "Office Space" to watch this evening, which I believe is on the blog required viewing list.
Near and dear to my heart, for sure. I myself have graduated two Eagles from my Webelos Den (Cub Scouts. I'm expecting more.
)Many thanks to a certain Virginian lady! <
And shifting gears, I'll be sitting here pretty much alone in front of the teevee with my martinis in a bit. I do have "Office Space" to watch this evening, which I believe is on the blog required viewing list.
Comment by livingonli on 01/01/2010 02:54:39
livingonli on 01/01/2010 02:54:39
Did Mala open her present?
Comment by clintster on 01/01/2010 02:59:45
clintster on 01/01/2010 02:59:45
Oh dear... Kathy Griffin is back on CNN's coverage, and she may or may not be on a seven second delay.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/01/2010 03:07:30
Scoopster on 01/01/2010 03:07:30
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Not yet.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Looks like most everyone is here if the opening of Blogger Joe prezzies wants to commence
Mine's at the house!
the mail came already, was that they way it was sent? no worries. No worries at all.
It was coming by UPS Ground from within Virginia.. argh I swear if they sent it to fkin New Jersey first I'm gonna be not very happy..
I saw the UPS truck come and go way earlier in the day.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:25:51
Yeah! I'm glad you like it!
wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:25:51
Quote by TriSec:
Why, it's a lovely book about Eagle Scouts...."Legacy of Honor".
Near and dear to my heart, for sure. I myself have graduated two Eagles from my Webelos Den (Cub Scouts. I'm expecting more.
Many thanks to a certain Virginian lady! <>
And shifting gears, I'll be sitting here pretty much alone in front of the teevee with my martinis in a bit. I do have "Office Space" to watch this evening, which I believe is on the blog required viewing list.
Yeah! I'm glad you like it!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:27:14
I did just a bit ago - Got a pair of lovely earrings! :lol:
Thank you clint!
wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:27:14
Quote by livingonli:
Did Mala open her present?
I did just a bit ago - Got a pair of lovely earrings! :lol:
Thank you clint!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:28:43
wickedpam on 01/01/2010 03:28:43
I'll have to take a pic and post it - they are really pretty, I love the colors - and the bag of candy is yummy too
Comment by clintster on 01/01/2010 04:18:54
You're welcome! Happy Blogger Joe!!!
clintster on 01/01/2010 04:18:54
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Did Mala open her present?
I did just a bit ago - Got a pair of lovely earrings! :lol:
Thank you clint!
You're welcome! Happy Blogger Joe!!!
Comment by clintster on 01/01/2010 04:29:19
clintster on 01/01/2010 04:29:19
If you're interested in hearing a r-e-a-l-l-y long bit of music, go check out "Longplayer". It's a composition for singing bowls, and is designed to be a 1000-year long piece. Yes, it's just getting into its second percent of completion. Linkee
(WARNING: takes a while to download) :ROFL:
Seriously, it's just a stream.
(WARNING: takes a while to download) :ROFL:
Seriously, it's just a stream.
Comment by TriSec on 01/01/2010 05:01:59
TriSec on 01/01/2010 05:01:59
So.
Happy New Year.
*sniffffff*
Pleasant smelling now, but what rank aromas await?
Happy New Year.
*sniffffff*
Pleasant smelling now, but what rank aromas await?
Comment by clintster on 01/01/2010 05:06:09
clintster on 01/01/2010 05:06:09
HAPPY 2010!!!!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 01/01/2010 05:10:34
Scoopster on 01/01/2010 05:10:34
Woooooooohoooooo Happy New Year!!!!
Comment by livingonli on 01/01/2010 05:18:11
livingonli on 01/01/2010 05:18:11
A belated Happy New Year from me. I should be out of work in a few minutes.