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Overnight Open Thread: 12/07/2024 [scampydog]

[Syria is in turmoil, and while it is interesting geopolitically, obviously the ONT takes precedence. [CBD]]

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Good evening, Horde. Welcome to the ONT: Low Expectation, Pinch Hitter Edition. The always awesome TRex Hobby Thread the other day rolled my brain embers around a bit. I haven’t written in years, and this may be a reminder why, so here is your “give it a twirl” filler ONT. I eagerly await my prestigious 7th-place participation ribbon.

Bruised Tailbones and Broken Wrists: A Brief History of Roller Skates
Wistful memories of Christmas lists. Over-the-shoe roller skates that didn’t get much use as I lived on a gravel road. How about you, Horde? What was on your list as a little?

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President elect, Donald Trump continues to make heads explode with his appointee selections.
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL): "Kash Patel is the perfect pick. He will restore LAW AND ORDER and end FBI corruption. Clean house!"
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At least they still have their hair. The self-indulgent, network media remains in Denial Status, continuing to play act as if their voice still matters. While they retain some reach – albeit to a microscopic and shrinking audience - they no longer convey a relevant message. I am enjoying their ramped up pissiness and obliviousness to being on the wrong side of history. I suspect the behind the scenes whispers will come in curdled and quick when the money dries up as the masses no longer wobble and quiver and advertisers close their checkbooks.

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I received this book as a gift after my father passed away. It's filled with writing prompts—some a bit repetitive—but overall, it offers a great format and tool for sharing random stories, family history, and anything else a parent might find useful or fun. I read through it twice before starting to journal. In total, it took about 18 months to complete before giving it back to the little ones. Highly recommend!


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Winter. Only so much fishing and beer drinking one can do in the winter. St. Paul Ice Castles.


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For the AoS smarty pants: Here is a sampling of the traditional after Christmas dinner quiz I put together for my family. I’m generous like that, and they show their excitement and appreciation with eye rolls, groans, and calling me an as*hoe. [click on it for a bigger version]


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Canadian band, Red Rider, As Far as Siam album. Trying to get his Romanian girlfriend from behind the Iron Curtain. 25% toll, friend.

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AoS weasel has much better manners.


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