Ok, at one point when I checked last night, the linked gif was there at the top of this post, but now I don’t see it… that might be because I’m currently in a train with spotty WiFi. Or it could be Bondi decreeing that Wonkette’s morning cute animals are hate speech and censoring it. In any event, a link I created, so a link you shall have: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/squirrels-take-flight
Flying squirrels had a nest in the big maple tree in grandparents backyard for many years in the 1960s-70s . On summer evenings we could sit on the back porch swing and watch them glide out to start their work shift.
More recently it 's been noted that all three species of flying squirrels (but none of the non-flying squirrel species) fluoresce pink under UV light. Must be for the benefit of their air traffic controllers.
I’ve never seen a flying squirrel even though I’ve spent a lot of time in the woods. My parents had a story about one; my Mom found a baby on the sidewalk and My Dad and his roommate (Naval Aviators) took it in until one day they had the idea…think the famous WKRP episode.
One moved in to a place I worked one winter. Played havoc with the alarms. Had to disable the motion detectors. Eventually he’d come around to see what was going on, and, as it turned out, he liked vodka. He was atop a doorsill and I held up a pint glass that was about half full, and he just about dunked himself into the glass to drink it. He got more friendly after that. Sat on my head and such. I felt all Davey Crocket. He could still fly ok, but the landings were comical. Thump into the wall, and then plop down onto the couch sort of thing. Awfully cute little guy. And yes, we called him Rocky. Ah, good times. He was gray rather than red like the gif. I’ve never seen a red one.
I've seen one, it sort of glided out of an oak tree as I was sitting on my porch. I didn't even know we had them in OK, but evidently we do. They are very sneaky, and adorable.
So weird, I looked in the version history to see when/how that could have happened, and it seems like it was never in any versions there at all! But of course it was, and you even saw it! Substack glitch? IDK!
I think Starbucks should sue for defamation. This was far from a harmless prank, hurting the local store financially and the chain's reputation. If they don't sue it will only encourage other political groups to lie and stage phoney political outrages.
Also, what a burden to put on the baristas – you're on camera your whole shift in case we need to prove you're not guilty of whatever some rando is accusing you of.
“And Pete Hegseth says he’s going to revoke the press pass of any journalist who refuses to pledge that they will only Pentagon news approved of by him.”
Oh, Al Franken, they did you dirty. Also, how many Starbuck's employees had any idea what Kirk's shitty Starbucks order was before this stunt? I skipped over the Wonkette articles about him b/c he was a nobody and not worth my time.
I would often tell people in my stand up act that if he came up and sat next to you having lunch, and you had no idea who he was, you would immediately pick up your food and move your family as far away as possible.
He is that creepy, both in appearance and aura. In sight and smell.
We would often have security dogs on-site for live ‘Celebrity Apprentice Finale’ shoots, which aired live on NBC and were shot in public venues such as the Museum of Natural History in New York City. When the dogs would encounter Trump they would bark, immediately and without fail.
Trained service dogs that never made a sound unless sniffing out an explosive would immediately raise their hackles in his presence. That told me something about the darkness of the man.
Trump’s degeneracy is recognizable on an inter-species level. Nature is profound and full of wisdom - creatures of all shapes and sizes recognize a threat when they see it.
This is your gentle reminder that despite showing up at Farm Aid, senator/cheerleader Klobuchar was one of 19 Ds to vote to confirm climate denying Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, and well as others including 2020 election denier Doug Collins to the VA.
Gotta give her credit for maintaining an image that is entirely at odds with her "bipartisan" commitment though I suppose.
I cancelled my Hulu/Disney+ subscription over the weekend. The reasons they allow you to select from do not include "Because you are licking Orange Turd's taint" , but I have had a Hulu account since about 2009, so I figure I should let them know why I suddenly cancelled and will be sending snail mail.
Putting KImmel back on the air is too late. Disney and its subsidiaries are as dead to me as Walt's frozen corpse hidden in the Matterhorn.
John Oliver probably isn't saying anything most of us don't already know but here's the main story of this week's episode of Last Week Tonight anyway (about Jimmy Kimmel and Sinclair Broadcasting)
Ok, at one point when I checked last night, the linked gif was there at the top of this post, but now I don’t see it… that might be because I’m currently in a train with spotty WiFi. Or it could be Bondi decreeing that Wonkette’s morning cute animals are hate speech and censoring it. In any event, a link I created, so a link you shall have: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/squirrels-take-flight
And your meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/3f5bbd9e-d77f-452b-93f8-169bddd6f81c?utm_source=share
"Yeeeeeee-Haa!" "Waaaaaaaa-Hooooo!"
Flying squirrels had a nest in the big maple tree in grandparents backyard for many years in the 1960s-70s . On summer evenings we could sit on the back porch swing and watch them glide out to start their work shift.
More recently it 's been noted that all three species of flying squirrels (but none of the non-flying squirrel species) fluoresce pink under UV light. Must be for the benefit of their air traffic controllers.
Do the flying squirrels have air traffic controllers? Maybe some of them could qualify at people airports.
I’ve never seen a flying squirrel even though I’ve spent a lot of time in the woods. My parents had a story about one; my Mom found a baby on the sidewalk and My Dad and his roommate (Naval Aviators) took it in until one day they had the idea…think the famous WKRP episode.
One moved in to a place I worked one winter. Played havoc with the alarms. Had to disable the motion detectors. Eventually he’d come around to see what was going on, and, as it turned out, he liked vodka. He was atop a doorsill and I held up a pint glass that was about half full, and he just about dunked himself into the glass to drink it. He got more friendly after that. Sat on my head and such. I felt all Davey Crocket. He could still fly ok, but the landings were comical. Thump into the wall, and then plop down onto the couch sort of thing. Awfully cute little guy. And yes, we called him Rocky. Ah, good times. He was gray rather than red like the gif. I’ve never seen a red one.
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That’s what my Mom did!
I've seen one, it sort of glided out of an oak tree as I was sitting on my porch. I didn't even know we had them in OK, but evidently we do. They are very sneaky, and adorable.
The flying squirrel population has definitely declined in New England. I miss them. They were cool.
Moose too. Boris and Natasha?
Sad. I befriended one in upstate NY ages ago. (see comment above) They really are cool.
Showing my age...was his name Rocket J. Squirrel? I have no idea how I came up with that.
Yes
You had flying moose?!
Only when they went down mt Abram. Note the trail names
The Flying Burrito Brothers have completely disappeared.
Not completely. Apparently Chris Hillman wants them to tho.
Spam?
Hi, I have no idea what happened! It was there last night, and gone this morning! Super weird! But I put it back.
Makes perfect sense actually, as flying squirrels are mainly nocturnal.
I’m tellin’ ya, it’s the thought police!
Thanks for updating 😘
So weird, I looked in the version history to see when/how that could have happened, and it seems like it was never in any versions there at all! But of course it was, and you even saw it! Substack glitch? IDK!
Wheeeeee!!
Oh Rocket J Squirrel! He looks different without the aviatior headgear...
Those creatures fascinate me, they look like absolute masters of their niche in nature.
Whar moose?
Gone squirrelly on ya….
Ta, Martini. I was wondering what happened, and it was worth the wait to find out.
I see no header picture here now (c. 4:30am Pacific).
That is not the gif I imagined of a Terrifying Screaming Goat!
Before I clicked on the article, it looked like Trump's "Truth" post to Bondi was the image
I don't think I want a .gif of that.
same
Look! Squirrel!
Not that I’m any kind of interwebs expert or anything; but if Shitler took down that TS post, how come I can still access it ... ?
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115239044548033727
Marian Burros, she of the fabled plum torte, has died at 92. https://archive.ph/zV7pH
I think Starbucks should sue for defamation. This was far from a harmless prank, hurting the local store financially and the chain's reputation. If they don't sue it will only encourage other political groups to lie and stage phoney political outrages.
Also, what a burden to put on the baristas – you're on camera your whole shift in case we need to prove you're not guilty of whatever some rando is accusing you of.
“And Biden’s “weaponized DOJ” didn’t even tell anybody it happened!”
Probably because they were professionals who knew that doing things like tweeting out the suspect’s (real or fake?) text messages can taint the case.
Is it just me or does it sound like he’s trying to get Scammy Jo to hook up with Lindsey Halligan?
And will it be on pay-per-view?
“And Pete Hegseth says he’s going to revoke the press pass of any journalist who refuses to pledge that they will only Pentagon news approved of by him.”
Does getting included in his Signal chat count?
"Now 20 percent fewer Republicans think that the country is headed the right direction than they did two months ago."
All depends on which definition of "right" you're using...
Oh, Al Franken, they did you dirty. Also, how many Starbuck's employees had any idea what Kirk's shitty Starbucks order was before this stunt? I skipped over the Wonkette articles about him b/c he was a nobody and not worth my time.
I'll never forgive a certain New York senator for that bullshit.
Some intrepid reporter should ask Tom Homan if he declared his $50,000 bribe to the IRS.
It was a gift!
Probably not, since we know how much the Donald loves "Alphonse Capone".
From a recent Noel Casler substack:
I would often tell people in my stand up act that if he came up and sat next to you having lunch, and you had no idea who he was, you would immediately pick up your food and move your family as far away as possible.
He is that creepy, both in appearance and aura. In sight and smell.
We would often have security dogs on-site for live ‘Celebrity Apprentice Finale’ shoots, which aired live on NBC and were shot in public venues such as the Museum of Natural History in New York City. When the dogs would encounter Trump they would bark, immediately and without fail.
Trained service dogs that never made a sound unless sniffing out an explosive would immediately raise their hackles in his presence. That told me something about the darkness of the man.
Trump’s degeneracy is recognizable on an inter-species level. Nature is profound and full of wisdom - creatures of all shapes and sizes recognize a threat when they see it.
We should listen to them.
https://noelcasler.substack.com/p/one-too-many-mornings?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1098727&post_id=174120393&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2lqx8q&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
This is your gentle reminder that despite showing up at Farm Aid, senator/cheerleader Klobuchar was one of 19 Ds to vote to confirm climate denying Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, and well as others including 2020 election denier Doug Collins to the VA.
Gotta give her credit for maintaining an image that is entirely at odds with her "bipartisan" commitment though I suppose.
Monday's with Tab's and Coffee in the Morning ☕💯👍
That Dutch teevee bit is hilarious. Jimmy Kimmel should take note for when they put his show back on the air.
Are they boycotting Disney in Europe too, I wonder? Solidarnosk!
I cancelled my Hulu/Disney+ subscription over the weekend. The reasons they allow you to select from do not include "Because you are licking Orange Turd's taint" , but I have had a Hulu account since about 2009, so I figure I should let them know why I suddenly cancelled and will be sending snail mail.
Putting KImmel back on the air is too late. Disney and its subsidiaries are as dead to me as Walt's frozen corpse hidden in the Matterhorn.
John Oliver probably isn't saying anything most of us don't already know but here's the main story of this week's episode of Last Week Tonight anyway (about Jimmy Kimmel and Sinclair Broadcasting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPToBog_-g&pp=ygULam9obiBvbGl2ZXI%3D
"Ilhan Omar is embarrassed that Trump and Nancy Mace are so stupid. SAME."
She shouldn't feel bad. A lot of us wanted the prosecutor lady. It happens