The Bar 2014 Edition

[Thecatman]

I know aspens form colonies not from seeds, but from the roots of a parent tree. They can be 100 feet from the parent tree but share the same root system.

Cottonwoods do the same. I have three in the backyard. As much as I like cottonwoods, they need to die before they start affecting ours or a neighbors plumbing.

[ygmir]

*rides in on War Rabbit™, unbridles and sends off to hunt*
*strolls in, makes tea*

dang, got that one anonymous photo of who seems to be "DA Mule" but no follow up......

housecleaningtoday.........eek.

*strokes tv, heads for ROS*

[media]

[Aurelia]

Good Morning Dear Ones

Perfect out again ..so what's a person to do to do but be happy !

Thanks for the weird cartoon Yggy.

Ancestry is free in honor of Veteran's Day; my family entered Ellis Island right before the war and my Mother and Father met there.Franco had put my Father (who came from a huge Catholic family and was a student at Salamanca) in the mines for not joining up.
Maybe I should find out what his brothers did.


xoA.

[lucky420]

Mornin bar...

Still lazin around in bed.

[Tin Halo]

Halfway out of bed. Got lots to do today before the weather changes but my body is protesting.

[Elorrum]

Scrubbing. Scrubbing

[^Rhino!]

Howdy, all. Things still the same here, though I have gotten up and made breakfast for me the last two mornings. Saturday - Sharp cheddar cheese 3-egg omelet with bacon and two slices of toast w/ coffee. The omelet turned out really well in the 14" cast iron skillet. I never burn the bacon any more, because I do it in the oven on broil. It turns out perfectly in mine after 11 minutes, with a turn at 5 minutes, 30 seconds.

This morning's breakfast was AWESOME. Biscuits and gravy, Tennessee-style, made with homemade drop biscuits and Southeastern Mills' gravy mix plus my own special spices. Add the gravy to a pound of Tennessee Pride country sausage, and it ruled my morning. It also got me thinking about Jimmy Dean pork sausage again. Did y'all know that Orson Welles was a spokesman for Jimmy Dean's sausage at one point?

I can hear Orson now with the tagline, "We will sell no swine, before its time." <<<<cheap, STOLEN recycled 20 year old joke

The apartment got a light cleaning this weekend. That means I ran a vacuum around for a few minutes.

Yesterday, I dropped by the grocery store and Walgreens'. At Walgreens', I am dismayed to say that they are ALREADY putting out their Xmas wares. Fuckers. And it's not even Thanksgiving yet.

To all my veteran friends and all veterans on this board: A huge THANK YOU from the heart for your service. You are much respected and loved by the community for the sacrifices that you have made for the rest of us.
I'm saying it now, because tomorrow is Veterans' Day, where we honor those who have served.

Kate is still missed, though the hurt isn't as bad as last weekend. I still look for her wherever there's a noise or I see something out of the corner of my eye, but not as much. I did put in an application to be another pound kitty adopter this last week, and I think it will be the best thing to do. Not just for me, but the kitty too. I haven't found one that's just right yet, though there is one who might be the one. His name is Taz.
He likes me, and I guess that's the first step. Remember, it's been 14 years since I last adopted one.

I love you crazy people....the playa can't be too soon this year. Drop me a line if you feel you want to or need to. I always try to reply.

[Tin Halo]

At Walgreens', I am dismayed to say that they are ALREADY putting out their Xmas wares. Fuckers. And it's not even Thanksgiving yet.

The one down the street from me started that about two weeks before Halloween.

[Tin Halo]

I haven't found one that's just right yet, though there is one who might be the one. His name is Taz.
He likes me, and I guess that's the first step.

Yep. Letting them pick you is crucial. Not many understand that.

[^Rhino!]

I haven't found one that's just right yet, though there is one who might be the one. His name is Taz.
He likes me, and I guess that's the first step.

Yep. Letting them pick you is crucial. Not many understand that.

It helps that I've been owned by a cat before.

[Ratty]

Rhino, I usually start at the most recent post and this one made my heart sink.

Rhino! wrote:
I haven't found one that's just right yet, though there is one who might be the one. His name is Taz.
He likes me, and I guess that's the first step.
Yep. Letting them pick you is crucial. Not many understand that.

I thought to myself, "Self. Why do you always get a crush on the GAY guy." Of course once I went up and read the original post it turned out to be a cat. Don't get me wrong. I'm very happily married but I really love some of you burners from afar. You are adorable.

[Tin Halo]

It helps that I've been owned by a cat before.

Yes, I wasn't suggesting that you didn't know this.

[^Rhino!]

Rhino, I usually start at the most recent post and this one made my heart sink.

Rhino! wrote:
I haven't found one that's just right yet, though there is one who might be the one. His name is Taz.
He likes me, and I guess that's the first step.
Yep. Letting them pick you is crucial. Not many understand that.

I thought to myself, "Self. Why do you always get a crush on the GAY guy." Of course once I went up and read the original post it turned out to be a cat. Don't get me wrong. I'm very happily married but I really love some of you burners from afar. You are adorable.

AWWWWWWW........******blows Ratty a kiss and winks*****

Thank you. You just made my day.

[Tin Halo]

I read this not too long ago. Applies equally to us cat folk.

Can't read it without crying.

[^Rhino!]

It helps that I've been owned by a cat before.

Yes, I wasn't suggesting that you didn't know this.

I know, bro. The love I have for animals is huge. Anybody who hurts one in my presence is not my friend. As a result, I have learned much on how to deal with people. People have their 'sweet spots', too, places that they like scratched, or things that they like. Give them those things, and they're happier people. People I can deal fairly with.

Most cats LOVE the single-finger caress under the chin, the gentle skritch between the shoulder blades, and the petting they get with a soft hand down the back.

Dogs appreciate the chest rub, the between the shoulders skritching, and some will do everything including pee with a belly rub.

People appreciate the words "thank you", hugs, and being treated like human beings.

This is how the world SHOULD operate. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. But I do my little part.

[Tin Halo]

You used a word only a Peanuts enthusiast would know.

[burner von braun]

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Thanks for this Tin Halo

*slides a drink down the bar*


Another weekend drawing to a close. Still working on painting portions of the house exterior, but weather is limiting those opportunities more and more.. that and some nonsense about having to go in to work on a regular basis.

I was able to visit LCN & K the other day along with several more burner friends. Their place is great, and as if their current shop isn't already grand, it is soon to become even larger! The metalwork they are doing is original and beautiful; it's no wonder they are thriving. Fine folks all around!

@Marty.. I'm thrilled to hear that your doctors fixed you up. The tennis balls are a little less thrilled I bet. Glad you caught it when you did.

ASD, are you volunteering for the inaugural slingshot test pilot job?

*looks around the bar*
Say.. has anyone seen UglyDougly lately?

Well, starting to get late here in the east, I guess it's time to start setting things aside for tomorrow.

*waves to all*

[^Rhino!]

You used a word only a Peanuts enthusiast would know.

I did at that. And it's probably why Snoopy danced his snoopy dance on Schroder's piano.

Funny for you.....I passed through Needles, CA two years ago on the way to L.A. to pick up Rockstar and head to Burningman. Passing through, I saw Spike's Lane. You know who Spike was? Snoopy's brother in the Peanuts comic strip.

That was one of many strange and wondrous sights that year for me. It also was the trip where I stood on a corner in Winslow, Arizona. There was no girl in a flatbed Ford comin' down to take a look at me. So I don't have to take it easy.

[Thecatman]

That's a tear jerker TH.
Last week Reno PD arrested a creep from Sacramento for tying a bowling ball around his dogs collar and throwing the dog in the American river. Turned out the scumbag had warrants from Sacramento for violent crimes. And now the one for the dog. He could fall for the dumbest criminal because he got the dog from a shelter. The dog had a micro chip with the bastards information on it. Which some how led Sacramento county sheriffs into thinking he was here in Reno and they informed RPD.

[ygmir]

I read this not too long ago. Applies equally to us cat folk.

Can't read it without crying.

*tears*..........that is nice. thanks?.!

[lucky420]

Morning bar!

[Aurelia]

Good Morning Dear Bar !

Today I will get the chores that I have been avoiding done.
I hope !

Elorrum has dealt with everything and I certainly can find those papers I lost.

Caffeine and a banana first.

xoA.

[lucky420]

That's a tear jerker TH.
Last week Reno PD arrested a creep from Sacramento for tying a bowling ball around his dogs collar and throwing the dog in the American river. Turned out the scumbag had warrants from Sacramento for violent crimes. And now the one for the dog. He could fall for the dumbest criminal because he got the dog from a shelter. The dog had a micro chip with the bastards information on it. Which some how led Sacramento county sheriffs into thinking he was here in Reno and they informed RPD.

I read about this Friday. Fucker needs to die. And we have that other fucker still in jail who was torturing and dismembering dogs in the motel room by Meadowood. He needs to die a horrible death too

[Elorrum]

Good morning. Coffee extra lively thanks. Last day here if all goes according to plan. (Insert god's laughter here.)

[Aurelia]

Yes Lucky ,I second the motion.

meanwhile my daughter has a new puppy, (I can't do them anymore they are so dear)
He is being called Leo the Lionheart because he is tiny mini Aussie and just braved going down the stairs !
so proud

of course he is also quite naughty

xoA.

[lucky420]

How excite E!

Remember you have no one to newer to but yourself. The world is your oyster!

See ya soonish



Geez sometimes I just sound all Mary Sunshine and shit...

[ygmir]

*wanders in, makes tea*
Hi gang!!
yay Elorrum........at least your attitude says it will happen. I have faith!

Hi Luck!! Mary Sunshine yes, indeed. Put those guys "out" just like a rabid dog. Torture would not matter, won't change a thing in their world or that of others.....just give them a one way ticket to the dark, cold ground.
The ancient Teutons, at "Alting" had a plausible defense for murder, and it was "they needed killing"..........in those cases, I do see it...

Hi ASD!!
enjoy that banana!

*heads for ROS*

[Dr. Pyro]

Mornin' campers!

I read this morning that a few of our fellow Barbiebarians have gotten engaged?!? Vulture Chow and Graidawg are now a couple? Somehow, by several degrees of seperation, I feel responsible. Well, mazal tov my friends!

[Tin Halo]

Geez sometimes I just sound all Mary Sunshine and shit...

yep... fresh batteries...

[Tin Halo]

Coffee in action, not in total effect yet. We've already reached our high for today - 64º - at 8:30; it's all downhill from here, 21º by 8 pm, and the wind is totally making a mess of everything outside. As if I didn't have enough options for things to do, now I have a hot-air reflow procedure to perform on a buddies' old Macbook Pro (same one I'm using right now) so that his video chip won't fuck up on startup (same problem mine had a few months back). Hoping to finally get around to summoning the balls to swap out the kitchen sink today, among other things.