I like blended fine, usually a lot smoother than single malt, though there is the occasional single malt that is smooth too. I don't particularly like peaty whiskeys or any of their variations. If I ever want the taste of peat in my mouth I know where the local peat bogs are. (I've walked on floating peat mats to find carnivorous plants, that was a cool trip!).
I prefer a good pure vodka, or certain flavoured vodkas, for example bisongrass. Or brown rum, for example Kraken or Captain Morgan, nothing wrong with the cheaper stuff if you're smart about it.
Yikes: Most of New York State is expected to see heavy snowfall beginning this afternoon into tomorrow morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Some areas could see totals approaching a foot of snow by Saturday morning.
Yesterday, I got to the The Holidays party and my mom was holding a baby. Immediately, I wanted to climb in my mom's lap and push the baby away. I mean, WTF, I have NEVER been clingy with my mom. THEN, as we lined up (youths eat first in our family*), someone dared say that at 48 years old, I was NOT one of the youths and that I should eat with the old. Doesn't she know who she is talking to? I am Dana's BABY.
*I used to think this was meaningful but now I know it's to get their pushy little hands out of the way. I serve myself, always, at the end of the kids' line.
I cannot believe I get to post this. My heart feels light and at the same time like it could burst—in a good way. For the first time in a while I’m posting GREAT NEWS.
My body will remain intact. No surgery necessary.
Doctors came in a little while ago and examined my foot. They scraped a little, poked and prodded, and seemed to smile. Apparently my toe wound—the source of my massive infection—is healing quite well now. Only took a week in the hospital and a thousand rounds of antibiotics (and two different IV lines…), but there is now no need for surgical intervention.
Y’all I am so happy and relieved that I cried. I actually cried when they gave me the good news. I even got up to celebrate with a Dr Pepper because that seemed appropriate.
As for getting out of here, it looks like today is the day. I can’t wait to be home again.
Merry Christmas. Hey I will ruin the movie now: the criminal gang has already murdered the Japanese executive and McClane’s wife’s stupid coworker.
They’d keep right on killing hostages in retaliation for Our Hero offing them!
Tossed down the elevator shaft maybe
Die Hard was also a Barefoot Running movie well before its time.
So thoughts about blended scotch? When I'm not being fancy, I do rather like The Famous Grouse.
I like blended fine, usually a lot smoother than single malt, though there is the occasional single malt that is smooth too. I don't particularly like peaty whiskeys or any of their variations. If I ever want the taste of peat in my mouth I know where the local peat bogs are. (I've walked on floating peat mats to find carnivorous plants, that was a cool trip!).
I prefer a good pure vodka, or certain flavoured vodkas, for example bisongrass. Or brown rum, for example Kraken or Captain Morgan, nothing wrong with the cheaper stuff if you're smart about it.
Awesome!!
Best of First Dog on the moon (AU cartoon).
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/gallery/2025/dec/26/the-best-of-first-dog-on-the-moon-cartoons-2025?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
oh look, new post up. and it's a 'nice times'. forsooth.
Did the headline need an edit?
Nah, leave it as is.
𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/dec/26/us-nigeria-strikes-militants-donald-trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-epstein-us-politics-latest-news-updates#img-1
I want peace, not bombs!
Birbs, not bombs!
OK, who can make us some T-shirts?
There's a shop in my town where they literally make those things!
I forgot that I actually have a person of my own. Lol.
She makes ALL manner of swag for Defense of Democracy, and other causes too.
Good! :)
Your Person sounds pretty cool.
She is. pandadm.com
Or, if you brave FB: https://www.facebook.com/crystal.warelk
Yikes: Most of New York State is expected to see heavy snowfall beginning this afternoon into tomorrow morning, with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Some areas could see totals approaching a foot of snow by Saturday morning.
I hope we can manage a good snowstorm down here in subtropical NOVA this winter.
snow starts just as I am going on-shift. typical.
But of course. Nature is servicey like that.
Be careful, there's talk of an early start, 2pm, possibly.
I'm about to go make the supply run...
Everybody: In a leetle while, Budgie is going out to do The Volunteer Thing!
I am going to sort through clothing and food. We just got through Christmas, if people keep donating, we are helping people get better.
:)
Yay!!!!!!!!! This is good work. Thank you!
Daily Beast: Trump Humiliated as He Scores Lowest Kennedy Center Ratings Ever [https://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-humiliated-as-he-scores-lowest-kennedy-center-honors-ratings-ever/]
Watched by only two people: Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller
CBS is on a roll.
Nobody wants to see that orange bag of shit during the Holidaze.
Or before the Holidaze. Or after.
ratings have a well-known liberal bias
Yesterday, I got to the The Holidays party and my mom was holding a baby. Immediately, I wanted to climb in my mom's lap and push the baby away. I mean, WTF, I have NEVER been clingy with my mom. THEN, as we lined up (youths eat first in our family*), someone dared say that at 48 years old, I was NOT one of the youths and that I should eat with the old. Doesn't she know who she is talking to? I am Dana's BABY.
*I used to think this was meaningful but now I know it's to get their pushy little hands out of the way. I serve myself, always, at the end of the kids' line.
You'll get one doll for Xmas instead of 37 and you'll like it!
https://cruelery.com/sidepic/karenw09.jpg
i whittled it myself, from what was left of my appendix!
This is our “last merry christmas.” Death camps after they steal the midterms?
No no no, 'death camps' is such an ugly term. We prefer to call them..... no, upon consideration, 'death camps' will do nicely. Line up, libs!
talk about the war on christmas
HR Jr says ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie…raised her right!
TN jr insists that it is NOT. But I think he's just being contrary.
It totally isn't, but I am told I am wrong about this.
We'll be watching it saturday XD
Holiday tales.
https://defector.com/what-did-we-get-stuck-in-our-rectums-last-year-6
This seems like a good read for later when we're heating up some leftovers!
I cannot believe I get to post this. My heart feels light and at the same time like it could burst—in a good way. For the first time in a while I’m posting GREAT NEWS.
My body will remain intact. No surgery necessary.
Doctors came in a little while ago and examined my foot. They scraped a little, poked and prodded, and seemed to smile. Apparently my toe wound—the source of my massive infection—is healing quite well now. Only took a week in the hospital and a thousand rounds of antibiotics (and two different IV lines…), but there is now no need for surgical intervention.
Y’all I am so happy and relieved that I cried. I actually cried when they gave me the good news. I even got up to celebrate with a Dr Pepper because that seemed appropriate.
As for getting out of here, it looks like today is the day. I can’t wait to be home again.
Congrats! And long live antibiotics! Easily in the top 10 most important inventions.
Glad to hear this!
Woohoo!
I'm so glad. You were being a real real trooper, and I'm not surprised you cried. I think most people would. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I am nothing if not a (very grateful) survivor!
🎉
Yay!
So glad to hear that!
Oh, that is wonderful!
Great news, Kid!
Yay!
Best fucking news I've heard all week. Molotov!
Great!
This is the best news! So happy to hear!
:)
:hugs: yay CK!
YAY!! Hugs and good news.
HOORAY!!!