Ahh yes, opening day on the course! That such a Midwest/East coast golf ritual. You've only got 5 months, if you're lucky, of decent playable weather. Of course it thunderstorms during those months so that limits play. US Open in 2 weeks, all hands on deck!
Again, not a question, just a comment - if you like Tiki bars, and you're in the Chicago area, you should go to Hala Kahiki, which is my favorite Tiki bar in the history of ever.
Definitely on my list to try when I’m not driving anywhere. I had Navy Grog (a version) at a hotel bar in Hawaii. It was wonderful and I was quite happy I only had to maneuver a couple flights of stairs going back.
Happy birthday! My local tiki (Broken Compass, Burbank) has a limit of 2 per person on these, and serve them in a giant clear glass fish mug. Recommend.
Schadenfreude of the day. The president of the University ot Michigan rolled over to TFG and killed a bunch of dei programs and shit. As a reward he was offered the presidency of the U of Fla. Today, the board of gubernators rejected him under pressure that he wasn't maga enough. So he's out of a job
Happy belated birthday, Oh Samurai of Grog ! Sounds like it was!
And YEOW re. the Navy Grog; holysitdotcom! As a (former) avid drinker of teh rum,gotta say I would have added about a litre of CocaCola to that! *lightweight*
Here's to surviving-and-thriving the golf course opening,day, and the many many drinks/drunks it is wont to bring forth. XD
The car blog Jalopnik seems to have a regular series on the many ways the Cybertruck[sic] sucks. Here's one I hadn't read before. The light bar across the top is just daytime running light, the actual headlights are at the bottom, just above the bumper and recessed. Perfect for collecting snow and ice blocking the lights.
The Camp Plymouth Wonkmeet will be on Saturday, June 7 2025. Hosted by myself, Suzie Greenburg, our gathering will officially be from 1-5, at the Wedding Grove picnic pavilion. I have paid for the pavillion, but everyone will need to pay for their own admission to the park- adults are $5. Please bring your own picnic "main" for your lunch, I will provide a few vegan friendly sides to go along with whatever you bring- not sure exactly what but something in the green salad family, the fruit salad family, and the cracker family. I will bring some soft drinks to share. If you can, please let me know if you hope to join us so I can have enough to share with everyone. You are most welcome to join even if it is a last minute decision, an RSVP is not necessary. I've set up an e-mail account for the event and will check it each morning until June 7 MeetSomeWonks@gmail.com to get a rough head count and answer questions. There is a small concession stand at the park that sells sodas, chips, candy bars and ice cream. I will be arriving earlier to kayak on the lake for a couple of hours, if you would like to join me please let me know via email. Children are welcome if you don't mind adult language and possible alcohol and cannabis use among the adults- there is a whole park to enjoy with hiking, swimming and boat rentals that your kids might love! Children must be supervised at all times. There is no smoking at the park so if you plan to partake in recreational cannabis at the event bring gummies or some sort of vape. Alcohol is allowed for guests 21+ for personal consumption, park policy is no kegs and no serving alcohol to others. Park Rangers have the discretion to card anyone they choose. We have access to electricity in the pavilion, should you need it for anything. The pavillion is located close to bathrooms and parking. There are picnic tables in the pavilion, so if you would like to sit on something else, bring your own chair. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park everywhere except the beach.
And the "nice polite bystanders" are buying into it. The chuds are a problem, but the nice, polite "centrist" bystanders who "both sides" everything are going to be the actual death of us because they aren't going to wake up.
The civility scolds who stop at nothing to swing toward liberals/the left while aligning themselves with right wing scumbags.
And someone called this bullshit out in the comment section of my former town's newspaper. Called the "nice, polite bystander" who was denying we are on the brink of fascism a fucking "scumbag" and "pontificating moron." Good for him. It was the fucking truth.
When I taught college-level information classes, as an adjunct, our mantra was "Assume everything you read on the Internet is a lie, until you've proven otherwise."
We've been (re) watching the burns Vietnam thing and what struck me the most was how the press was not a suckerup to anyone. And how it was indeed the press that brought Nixon down (besides his own insane paranoia).
Got me wondering, and it was indeed not long after that the buying up of news outlets began
Had a great time in Chicago the few times I've had the pleasure. The music alone is worth the trip, zomg. Lol the first time I went we were college kids and my one friend had JUST turned 21 but she had her wallet stolen so had this police report on her to show her age cause she had to blues it up with the rest of us XD she even promised them she would not even have a drink, she just wanted to get in to hear the music (and meant it, one of the most honest people I'd ever met). They were so nice about it
I own a copy because some of the visuals are impressive, e.g., the launching of the Moon Nazi's flagship, the Götterdämmerung. But I must mourn the uneven execution of one of the most brilliant scifi movie concepts of this century.
The golf course opens tomorrow. We’re on a war footing at the country club. Post drink questions here and I’ll answer them someday.
Ahh yes, opening day on the course! That such a Midwest/East coast golf ritual. You've only got 5 months, if you're lucky, of decent playable weather. Of course it thunderstorms during those months so that limits play. US Open in 2 weeks, all hands on deck!
My first paycheck jerb was as a golf cart mechanic at a country club...
Opening day was frought...
You have brain frogs?
Happy b'day, Hoop!
Happy 29th birthday!
I scrolled all the way down because someone had to have already linked this, but no.....
https://youtu.be/hqYsuX1Cewo?t=33
Happy Birthday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piZyXL9V8J4
Cocktails For Two
Birthy Hapday, and all that. Drink!
Belated Happy Birthday, Matthew! 🎂🎉
Birthdays last a week, at least. Happy, Happy!
Again, not a question, just a comment - if you like Tiki bars, and you're in the Chicago area, you should go to Hala Kahiki, which is my favorite Tiki bar in the history of ever.
https://chicagotikibar.com/
"you know Ty I'm no slouch"
"don't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch"
Hey everybody, we're all gonna get laid!
Say hi to Judge Smails and Al Czervik for me!
Definitely on my list to try when I’m not driving anywhere. I had Navy Grog (a version) at a hotel bar in Hawaii. It was wonderful and I was quite happy I only had to maneuver a couple flights of stairs going back.
Happy birthday! My local tiki (Broken Compass, Burbank) has a limit of 2 per person on these, and serve them in a giant clear glass fish mug. Recommend.
I know that place, it used to be Buchanan. I've driven by many times, but now might have to make a point of stopping in.
Is the Appleton the "Signature"($20 here) or the "Rare Blend"($45 here)? I haven't ventured into Appleton yet...
Signature. Appleton Estate is a great place to start loving Jamaican rums.
Schadenfreude of the day. The president of the University ot Michigan rolled over to TFG and killed a bunch of dei programs and shit. As a reward he was offered the presidency of the U of Fla. Today, the board of gubernators rejected him under pressure that he wasn't maga enough. So he's out of a job
https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2025/06/03/santa-ono-rejected-florida-president/84017086007/
🎶Taco, taco, taco🎶
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJ2jni3D4I
"NEW HIT SINGLE - Taco Taco Taco (Trump Always Chickens Out)
"Mr. Newberger's AI Funnies"
Happy belated birthday, Oh Samurai of Grog ! Sounds like it was!
And YEOW re. the Navy Grog; holysitdotcom! As a (former) avid drinker of teh rum,gotta say I would have added about a litre of CocaCola to that! *lightweight*
Here's to surviving-and-thriving the golf course opening,day, and the many many drinks/drunks it is wont to bring forth. XD
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 is how it's done, Dems!
"I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way, I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t.
Today, I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me."
https://bsky.app/profile/gtconway.bsky.social/post/3lqglvactvc2r
incumbents and diapers
Elect the good Doctor STAT!
*cheers*
IKR?
Inspiring!
Spoken like an AMERICAN.
The car blog Jalopnik seems to have a regular series on the many ways the Cybertruck[sic] sucks. Here's one I hadn't read before. The light bar across the top is just daytime running light, the actual headlights are at the bottom, just above the bumper and recessed. Perfect for collecting snow and ice blocking the lights.
https://www.jalopnik.com/1873067/cybertruck-headlights-hated-reason-explained/
Other fun issues for winter driving have been reported:
1. Wipers freezing to the windshield in snow.
2. Wiper arm breaking in snow.
3. Wiper motor burning out in snow.
They have their own Shinto shrine!
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗶, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸
https://apnews.com/article/japan-nagasaki-trade-cats-bobtail-luck-8f81c1262cea38b35d2ff167b33adb9b
Didn’t work so well in 1945. Just sayin’.
Maybe they didn’t exist in 1945… and they good luck because they’re there now.
Maybe they WERE there, and the bomb bent their tails?
Teach ‘em to air their ass.
They survived, as did Nagasaki.
So, Cockroaches, Keith Richards, and bent tail kittehs.
The Camp Plymouth Wonkmeet will be on Saturday, June 7 2025. Hosted by myself, Suzie Greenburg, our gathering will officially be from 1-5, at the Wedding Grove picnic pavilion. I have paid for the pavillion, but everyone will need to pay for their own admission to the park- adults are $5. Please bring your own picnic "main" for your lunch, I will provide a few vegan friendly sides to go along with whatever you bring- not sure exactly what but something in the green salad family, the fruit salad family, and the cracker family. I will bring some soft drinks to share. If you can, please let me know if you hope to join us so I can have enough to share with everyone. You are most welcome to join even if it is a last minute decision, an RSVP is not necessary. I've set up an e-mail account for the event and will check it each morning until June 7 MeetSomeWonks@gmail.com to get a rough head count and answer questions. There is a small concession stand at the park that sells sodas, chips, candy bars and ice cream. I will be arriving earlier to kayak on the lake for a couple of hours, if you would like to join me please let me know via email. Children are welcome if you don't mind adult language and possible alcohol and cannabis use among the adults- there is a whole park to enjoy with hiking, swimming and boat rentals that your kids might love! Children must be supervised at all times. There is no smoking at the park so if you plan to partake in recreational cannabis at the event bring gummies or some sort of vape. Alcohol is allowed for guests 21+ for personal consumption, park policy is no kegs and no serving alcohol to others. Park Rangers have the discretion to card anyone they choose. We have access to electricity in the pavilion, should you need it for anything. The pavillion is located close to bathrooms and parking. There are picnic tables in the pavilion, so if you would like to sit on something else, bring your own chair. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park everywhere except the beach.
I can't wait to see you!
Y'all have a ball!
Thank you WaWo!
Aiii! Most regretful regrets...
Geography
Maybe another time & place, Shock!
My hope!
And the Supremes are going along with the criming.
https://bsky.app/profile/jamellebouie.net/post/3lqgizlsai22p
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQCSxqScSVQ
He ain’t wrong.
And anything else they're paid to go along with.
Too damned insidiously accurate.
And for the record, I love Jamie Raskin to bits.
He is definitely one of the good ones.
On the rise of totalitarianism:
"𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁."
~ Hannah Arendt
And the "nice polite bystanders" are buying into it. The chuds are a problem, but the nice, polite "centrist" bystanders who "both sides" everything are going to be the actual death of us because they aren't going to wake up.
The civility scolds who stop at nothing to swing toward liberals/the left while aligning themselves with right wing scumbags.
And someone called this bullshit out in the comment section of my former town's newspaper. Called the "nice, polite bystander" who was denying we are on the brink of fascism a fucking "scumbag" and "pontificating moron." Good for him. It was the fucking truth.
This is what gets me. We aren’t the majority, evidently.
I loathe those assholes almost as much as the chuds.
The time for civility is over. We're at war with the Russo-Republicans and America is at stake.
Absofuckinglutely.
George Orwell: The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
Contempt for FACTS defines this misadministration.
It is determined to compel its' desired alternative authoritarian reality upon us.
"You will believe what WE tell you to believe."
Which is why you accept NOTHING this shit show says to you until you've researched it YOURSELF.
When I taught college-level information classes, as an adjunct, our mantra was "Assume everything you read on the Internet is a lie, until you've proven otherwise."
Fascism 101.
And a complicit press that does nothing to challenge it.
America's media is long bought and paid for by the Reich.
That's why we only trust Wonkette.
Over the past years, the GOP's owner$ bought up America's "public media" for a reason.
We've been (re) watching the burns Vietnam thing and what struck me the most was how the press was not a suckerup to anyone. And how it was indeed the press that brought Nixon down (besides his own insane paranoia).
Got me wondering, and it was indeed not long after that the buying up of news outlets began
The FCC's Fairness in Media Doctrine was revoked in 1987, during Ronald Reagan's Administration.
As well as the media ownership rules. THAT'S what brought America to this.
𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 x a jillionty.
Rules that were specifically made to prevent America's media being controlled by a minority of owner$.
I’d like to set it on fire.
We have to, if we want to save America.
Credit to our own Bupkus231 for originally posting this truth.
Well, I'm up now, thanks to a persistent Mr. Mick:
Mick: Oh Oh... youre awake! Let me hop up and show you something! I've got something to show you!
Vorpal: It's your butthole...
Mick: It's my butthole!
When you're a cat, you're a cat all the way
From my ass in your face
to my lounging all day
Chicago can be fun, had a great meal at Sunda and then had a blast at Three Dots and a Dash, this crazy 'tiki bar' with wild drinks.
Had a great time in Chicago the few times I've had the pleasure. The music alone is worth the trip, zomg. Lol the first time I went we were college kids and my one friend had JUST turned 21 but she had her wallet stolen so had this police report on her to show her age cause she had to blues it up with the rest of us XD she even promised them she would not even have a drink, she just wanted to get in to hear the music (and meant it, one of the most honest people I'd ever met). They were so nice about it
Can't find the pheasant story now to properly comment so
Anyone else remember the hi-larious tongue holder of youth about pheasants?
Think it was "Pheasant pluckers pluck the finest pheasants" but now I am second guessing myself. Anyone else remember?
The one I remember is, "I'm not the pheasant-plucker, but the pheasant-plucker's son. I'm only plucking pheasants til the pheasant plucker comes!"
OH WAIT!
No you are right, that is it XD
It’s “pheasant fuckers also like to fuck chickens”
Carrion, my wayward son . . .
https://substack.com/profile/59211919-zeitgeist/note/c-121687277
That must be a particularly tasty dead thing.
I once watched a nature documentary which made the point, "If there is something there to eat, there will be something there to eat it."
Love wins!
Meanwhile, as Enlo returns to his evil lair on the dark side of the moon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMemweGcLIo
I like that movie.
I own a copy because some of the visuals are impressive, e.g., the launching of the Moon Nazi's flagship, the Götterdämmerung. But I must mourn the uneven execution of one of the most brilliant scifi movie concepts of this century.
re: Covfefe (2017)
From Wikipedia:
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated, "I think the President and a small group of people know exactly what he meant."
Oh, it still makes me laugh. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤧
The "president" said it, and he doesn't know what the fuck it means. And his "small group of people" is fine with that.