Ta, Rebecca. Congratulations to the entire family for the new grandbaby; may she shine with the light of her name. Thanks also to Jane Reimann for having the wherewithal to write that tribute while her beloved husband and our beloved friend was shuffling off this mortal coil. Most of us didn't know he was married; not that that matters. Gav was a stand-up guy and we all miss him.
ETA: One of our last exchanges last week was me telling him I couldn't have a drink b/c I had 2 alcoholics living with me and he said, "Tell them they're fucking bellends and kick them out." LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that takes on a whole new meaning, ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP Fukui. I already miss you profoundly. To all my other friends in the Wonketariat (that means YOU), please take care of yourselves and each other. Hugs all around.
That may have been me decades ago. But the piece if shit early Audi 100 I was driving caught fire and burned down on the side of the highway while I watched.
I'm so saddened by this loss. I don't know if it really was sudden, but it sure seems like it! And he was so young , while thousands of complete knobs are still being obnoxious at age 95! What a waste! My heart and heathen prayers go out to his family.
What a bittersweet day. Mostly bitter. I awoke on a beach trip (which is a memorial get together for my partner’s sister who passed last Oct) to read about our friend Fukui. I don’t remember ever being so sad at the beach. And our hound had an anxiety episode this morning just to make everything worse. I’ll deal with it, but it’s been a very sad, dark day. Peace and love ❤️ to all.
I am a follower of Wonkette but until reading here the comments, expressions of love, grief, dismay at Gav’s death I had no idea what a huge on-line family this is (also in person). I did not know Gav but now know about him through your remembrances. I live in San Francisco so could have very well brushed shoulders while walking in the Mission, the Outer Sunset, in a cafe or restaurant.
If are able, attend any one of the WonkMeets or gathering. I can assure you, this family is exactly how you imagine it. Bloisterous, funny, smart, snarky, and fun.
Ah, shit, man, Fukui. I was looking forward to maybe meeting him in person at the Wonkmeet in Dec. I don't know how much we had in common: surely some things, but I don't race cars, and while I'm a techie, I don't run dev teams: I'd hate that, and suck at it. But I valued his contributions here.
His work with young black girls interested in computers and his enthusiasm for his students made me smile every time he mentioned it. One of the good ones has left us.
Emily Saliers of the singer-songwriter duo Indigo Girls is 63 years old today. From their 1990 album Nomads, Indians, Saints, here's "Hammer And A Nail":
But why aren't Republicans on a tear to get the Epstein files out there.
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A prominent member of the GOP state legislative leadership in West Virginia has been arrested on charges of enticing a child.
According to local news station WSAZ, David Elliott Pritt, a high school teacher in Fayette County who serves as assistant house majority leader in the state House of Delegates, used a popular children's gaming platform to lure his teenage victim, who has not been named for privacy reasons.
The victim "stated they began talking to Pritt on the online game Roblox and then their conversations moved to Snapchat," said the report, noting that the online conversations “gradually became more personal, with each sharing their personal lives and problems with each other.”
According to the complaint, "By the end of the school year, the victim stated Pritt had told them he loved them," and the online talks moved to exchanging explicit images, and then in-person meetings that included at least five to 10 separate instances of physical contact and abuse.
Pritt told the victim that if “the state police show up and take your phone and mine and open up hell in our lives ... it would very much not be low key. It would be in the news. It would be awful. For both of us. And I would lose my entire life,” according to the complaint.
A spokesperson for the West Virginia House of Delegates issued a statement saying, “While these are disturbing allegations and we all should be concerned about the welfare of this student, there is a presumption of innocence and a legal process that must be permitted to proceed; the Delegate remains a Delegate unless or until he resigns or the House as a body takes action to remove him from the seat to which he was elected.”
And the coincident "RoBux" ... it's now a kiddie trading post. Roblox took advantage of kids creating scenes, items, and characters in Roblox and "resold" them to other players. The creator got little to nothing and even then it was paid in "RoBux" which essentially could not be cashed out. Skeevy business all around.
Ta, Rebecca. Congratulations to the entire family for the new grandbaby; may she shine with the light of her name. Thanks also to Jane Reimann for having the wherewithal to write that tribute while her beloved husband and our beloved friend was shuffling off this mortal coil. Most of us didn't know he was married; not that that matters. Gav was a stand-up guy and we all miss him.
😓😭💔
Lovely words ..
OH GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just now looked up "bellend" and it didn't mean what I thought it meant. I for some reason thought it meant the ass end of a goat?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ETA: One of our last exchanges last week was me telling him I couldn't have a drink b/c I had 2 alcoholics living with me and he said, "Tell them they're fucking bellends and kick them out." LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that takes on a whole new meaning, ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I remember when I finally looked it up, too! 😆
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!! Bring it!!!!
ELON MUSK is going to show Christopher Nolan how to make a movie.
https://xcancel.com/elonmusk/status/2079758604656316619
Bwahahahahahahahahahahah
I expect "88" is going to appear a lot.
Fukui always cheered me up and reminded me that not everyone sucks.
We all need this reminder, daily.
By the way, you are awesome.
Home from a few hours in the very dull work cave and errands.
*slurps large adult beverage*
RIP Fukui. I already miss you profoundly. To all my other friends in the Wonketariat (that means YOU), please take care of yourselves and each other. Hugs all around.
For Gav: Guy Fieri.
You just KNOW that would get him started.
He will probably reanimate to express his disgust for Guy Fieri
The diatribe of British slurs and such would always be epic!
*holds up lighter and kerosene in his honor*
Ha!
Seeing his picture, I recognize him as the guy who cut me off on 280.
That may have been me decades ago. But the piece if shit early Audi 100 I was driving caught fire and burned down on the side of the highway while I watched.
I was late work. As a carpenter.
He was a pretty skilled driver though.
Is it fair to tease the departed?
I think he would like it.
Were he here, he'd doubtless say something about one not getting cut off if one were not a "Sunday Driver".
THIS
Sure. Just don't think you are going to start an argument with the departed.
I think he would have a good laugh and snarky reply.
I'm so saddened by this loss. I don't know if it really was sudden, but it sure seems like it! And he was so young , while thousands of complete knobs are still being obnoxious at age 95! What a waste! My heart and heathen prayers go out to his family.
Knobs and bellends!
I somehow wish Karma was a bit more just.
Maybe it is. If you get where I’m going with that, I feel bad for you.
Message received. You're not wrong.
Right?
Billy Joel's immortal lyrics come to mind.
:( :(
"Come out, Virginia"?
Sorry.
A modern take on a classic! Well done!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a bittersweet day. Mostly bitter. I awoke on a beach trip (which is a memorial get together for my partner’s sister who passed last Oct) to read about our friend Fukui. I don’t remember ever being so sad at the beach. And our hound had an anxiety episode this morning just to make everything worse. I’ll deal with it, but it’s been a very sad, dark day. Peace and love ❤️ to all.
Hugs, if wanted.
You are at the beach, try to enjoy a bit of it.
https://bsky.app/profile/lorenzothecat.bsky.social/post/3mrbabljs5s2s
Her name is Penny. She doesn’t think MMcC is still alive
Wow she is beautiful! What a floof!
Look at all that good purse candy back there!
Looks to be a fine judge.
She's likely spot on.
PENNY 2028!! 🇺🇸
I am a follower of Wonkette but until reading here the comments, expressions of love, grief, dismay at Gav’s death I had no idea what a huge on-line family this is (also in person). I did not know Gav but now know about him through your remembrances. I live in San Francisco so could have very well brushed shoulders while walking in the Mission, the Outer Sunset, in a cafe or restaurant.
Condolences to you all.
If are able, attend any one of the WonkMeets or gathering. I can assure you, this family is exactly how you imagine it. Bloisterous, funny, smart, snarky, and fun.
🌹
Ah, shit, man, Fukui. I was looking forward to maybe meeting him in person at the Wonkmeet in Dec. I don't know how much we had in common: surely some things, but I don't race cars, and while I'm a techie, I don't run dev teams: I'd hate that, and suck at it. But I valued his contributions here.
His work with young black girls interested in computers and his enthusiasm for his students made me smile every time he mentioned it. One of the good ones has left us.
He would have found common ground with you somehow: that was his allure.
Finding common ground was a gift he gave us. We all have more in common than we know.
Emily Saliers of the singer-songwriter duo Indigo Girls is 63 years old today. From their 1990 album Nomads, Indians, Saints, here's "Hammer And A Nail":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr3coM2DvPk
And here they are with a 2023 Tiny Desk Concert:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw-DLcZBfq0
I still love me some Indigo Girls.
My bride and I luv em too.
But why aren't Republicans on a tear to get the Epstein files out there.
***
A prominent member of the GOP state legislative leadership in West Virginia has been arrested on charges of enticing a child.
According to local news station WSAZ, David Elliott Pritt, a high school teacher in Fayette County who serves as assistant house majority leader in the state House of Delegates, used a popular children's gaming platform to lure his teenage victim, who has not been named for privacy reasons.
The victim "stated they began talking to Pritt on the online game Roblox and then their conversations moved to Snapchat," said the report, noting that the online conversations “gradually became more personal, with each sharing their personal lives and problems with each other.”
According to the complaint, "By the end of the school year, the victim stated Pritt had told them he loved them," and the online talks moved to exchanging explicit images, and then in-person meetings that included at least five to 10 separate instances of physical contact and abuse.
Pritt told the victim that if “the state police show up and take your phone and mine and open up hell in our lives ... it would very much not be low key. It would be in the news. It would be awful. For both of us. And I would lose my entire life,” according to the complaint.
A spokesperson for the West Virginia House of Delegates issued a statement saying, “While these are disturbing allegations and we all should be concerned about the welfare of this student, there is a presumption of innocence and a legal process that must be permitted to proceed; the Delegate remains a Delegate unless or until he resigns or the House as a body takes action to remove him from the seat to which he was elected.”
Who the fuck does he think he is, Ryan Adams?
Maybe he hangs out with Tulsi's brother?
Will tolerate pedo for tax cuts.
And cheap gas.
Man we need to destroy Roblox. Shit is fucked.
And the coincident "RoBux" ... it's now a kiddie trading post. Roblox took advantage of kids creating scenes, items, and characters in Roblox and "resold" them to other players. The creator got little to nothing and even then it was paid in "RoBux" which essentially could not be cashed out. Skeevy business all around.
Just waiting for the West Virginia GOP to say "Nothing to see here. Let's move on!"
That sounds a lot like that "grooming" the right wing keeps hollering about.
Yet somehow, not a drag queen or a librarian. Huh.
Can you say "cover up"? Sure ... I knew you could.