Our next flick is 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰. And there will be a guest Movie Night host, Becoming Jenn or whatever her current name is will be handling the countdown and trivia. I will be in Indiana celebrating my mom's 80th birthday. But I will be around so everyone behave!
I took my dear Mother for her first motorcycle ride for her 80th. She had a blast!
For her 85th we had a huge blow-out party at our house where she went swimming, relaxed in the hot tub and had steaks on the grill and, yes, a taco bar. Then the singing telegram guy showed up, put her on his very masculine lap and sang "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" to her in a Welsh tenor just like my Daddy's. I don't think she had come down from that when she passed six years later...
Congrats to your mom! My mom's 80th birthday was the occasion for a very fine party. We had two newly diagnosed celiacs in the family, so it was nearly all gluten-free (of the three-person food committee, one was one of the new celiacs, and another was married to the other) and delicious.
My Mother wanted a taco bar for all her big celebrations! Birthdays, Christmas and Easter! Christmas always included a big crock-pot of chili too! (Thanksgiving was more traditional but Turkey tacos were the ticket for the rest of the weekend.)
Guy said they were new, paid $100, priced at $10. After expressing interest, and starting to settle up without it, went back for another look, and he offered them for $5.
For those of you who thought the turban I liked was really expensive for something I probably didn't have the guts to wear, but which was amazing, I give you:
Oh, since we're here, my friend ziggywiggy is shy, and does not like to do introductions.
I first met ZW during an architectural audit of a lesser Egyptian site. They were knowledgeable and erudite and knew a kranosplan from a klamalchan. Their notes were impeccable.
I met them again when my fire-crew had to rescue an old lady's cat from a tree. ZW knew exactly how to lure the cat to the ladder with their practiced indifference.
Recently, we were at a celebration on the International Space-Station. Some of us may have imbibed a bit too much. I held Z-dub's hair away, while they, um, "spoke" into the zero-G toilet.
ziggywiggy is a long and fast friend, and is an accomplished photographer of trustworthy city-birds.
Katy Perry managed to be married to him for almost two months!
Comedian Russell Brand stated on his show Friday that voters who care about “democracy” and “freedom” should back former President Donald Trump in November.
Republican National Committee (RNC) spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko joined Brand on his show “Stay Free with Russell Brand” to discuss her views on the upcoming election and the decision voters will need to make. During the interview, Brand turned his attention to the “concern” he had from the “contempt and condemnation” that has been shown towards Trump supporters, calling out the “weaponization of the legal system” following the former president’s guilty verdict.
Fuck. Another day of studying and playing with my wood. Eldest daughter needs another 14 linear feet of my rough-cut redwood 2x12s to finish her raised bed, and the wife is grumbling about needing another raised bed herself to plant more garlic.
Honey is harvested, frames have been returned to the super. I took off my bee suit and jumped into the pool. Now I'm waiting on the husband to get out of the shower before I take one.
Honestly, when he said he wanted to help, I was skeptical, because just getting him into his bee suit was actual labor for me. I probably could have done it without his input, but it made him feel useful, I guess.
You know honey, (oh, and hahaha) I know it's a lot of work, and especially when the spouse isn't helping, but there are some days it sounds like heaven over there. I get this urge to FLEE a lot, and one of the places I think of is your place, and how nice it would be to have a pool, and look after the chickens and such.
I think I broke my husband. He took a shower and is passed out in bed. I kept trying to get him to go inside but he stood up the whole time I was harvesting, and he also bent and who knows what. Those bee suits are hot. I was drenched through with sweat. He can't get in the pool, either, because of his dressings and physically getting in and out.
I was afraid that he'd overdo it. Someone was working on our ATV yesterday, and my husband sat out there with him all afternoon. There was beer involved... I won't deny a man the chance to have some suds and sit outside shooting the shit with another man. I welcome the break. He got excited about going with me to the bank, yesterday.
The only problem is that it's in Texas. That urge to flee hits me regularly. I love our home. We've worked hard on it, and spent a LOT of money on it, but after the hip incident, it's hard to maintain, and even more expensive, because we have to pay people to do the stuff he can't do.
If I just had a half acre somewhere unpopulated but near health providers, ( Dream on, I know.), I could have all the things I have now, except for the cows and donkeys. I could still have a garden and my bees and hens. Having a pool is nice, but it's a money pit, and I honestly still wish we had our buried above ground pool.
I don't have another twenty good years to build another paradise.
I tried to save it last year, ruined some stuff, and this year, I bought a spinner, so it basically preserves the comb they built. It's less work for them. I was rather disappointed in the amount of wax I got last year, considering the work involved. It's still in the freezer. Probably twelve ounces or less.
Lulz - yes, we've been blowing up fake abortion centers for years, we've been blowing up federal buildings, and trying to overthrow democracy whenever we lose an election. THAT is our problem - we're just too violent and radical.
Honestly, this whole "radical" theme by the Goopers is nonsense. I think that Democrats today are unusually mainstream, and more than ever are reflecting traditional American values.
What chaps Gingrich's capacious ass is that Democrats are getting outspoken, especially in an election year, about the undemocratic and seditious nature of the GOP.
I have still been dealing with some very long lasting dissolving stitches in my gums since having the work done 3 weeks ago. Dentist said they would last 2-3 weeks. I had a lot of stitches, the cut went from mid jaw on one side to the same place on the other side. One side started loosening up and I could snip some of it about a week ago. But the rest wasn't going anywhere, and with a little looseness it was annoying. I removed most of it last evening and OUCH! This morning one spot is a little swollen and tender. What the hell? Also my bottom gum is a fucking mess. All uneven and fuck, that dentist just chopped away at me.
They gave me this stuff, before, that was, like, someone's home remedy for gums. I can't even remember what was in it, but I know that it had cloves. It was super stuff. I wish I could remember what else was in it.
Living Libations has a product called "Gum Drops" and one other product called something for the gums--they're pricy and the lady who runs the company is pretty woo, but they have worked for me.
Ciaobella Jr has ANOTHER violin recital today. This one is a recital of all the students in his teacher’s violin studio. So, as usual, they’ll start with the little ones scrape-scraping twinkle, and move up to the older more advanced players.
I’ve sat through so many of these studio recitals over the years. I guess this will be the very last one before he blasts off to college.
After having sat through countless recitals and various other occasions that involved my youngest daughter engaging her stunningly beautiful, powerful singing voice I only fiercely cherish the overwhelming pride of being the vocalist's mum.
Our next flick is 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰. And there will be a guest Movie Night host, Becoming Jenn or whatever her current name is will be handling the countdown and trivia. I will be in Indiana celebrating my mom's 80th birthday. But I will be around so everyone behave!
https://open.substack.com/pub/ziggywiggy/p/wonkette-movie-night-june-15-rear?r=2knfuc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I took my dear Mother for her first motorcycle ride for her 80th. She had a blast!
For her 85th we had a huge blow-out party at our house where she went swimming, relaxed in the hot tub and had steaks on the grill and, yes, a taco bar. Then the singing telegram guy showed up, put her on his very masculine lap and sang "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" to her in a Welsh tenor just like my Daddy's. I don't think she had come down from that when she passed six years later...
Aw, "behave"??? BOOOOR-RING! :>)
Enjoy the break, and please wish your Mom a HAPPY, HAPPY 80th!
Crazy.
I may have to tune in next week—that’s one of my top five favorite movies! I bet I’ve seen it more than 100 times.
Also, my mom just turned 80 and I am supposed to be planning a party…
Rear Window is where Jimmy Stewart tries to shake off his typecast as a "good guy" by becoming a Peeping Tom.
"Orlando" really was a fantastic choice, Ziggy. Glad I went with my gut and watched this one, Movieboss.
That is great to hear, I am happy you liked it.
I'm actually going to rewatch "Orlando" Monday.
And please, let me know what you thought of MEMORIES when you've the chance.
Congrats to your mom! My mom's 80th birthday was the occasion for a very fine party. We had two newly diagnosed celiacs in the family, so it was nearly all gluten-free (of the three-person food committee, one was one of the new celiacs, and another was married to the other) and delicious.
Apparently they are doing a taco bar.
My Mother wanted a taco bar for all her big celebrations! Birthdays, Christmas and Easter! Christmas always included a big crock-pot of chili too! (Thanksgiving was more traditional but Turkey tacos were the ticket for the rest of the weekend.)
I'm not waiting for your mom's birthday; I'm making tacos right now.
LOL That's awesome
Where is the non-comment thread for June 9? With only a non-Tabs post, there doesn't seem to be one.
Do you mean OPEN THREAD?
It's in the responses to this June 9 article here: https://www.wonkette.com/p/convicted-felon-probably-maybe-banned
That's the first place I looked, and I'm not seeing any responses at all.
Post
Found craphounding yesterday.
https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_de89af24-9165-408a-b0a1-995eedab71c4?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=pjpeg
https://images.fun.com/products/51573/2-1-92452/mens-opposuits-shineapple-suit-back.jpghttps://
Guy said they were new, paid $100, priced at $10. After expressing interest, and starting to settle up without it, went back for another look, and he offered them for $5.
For those of you who thought the turban I liked was really expensive for something I probably didn't have the guts to wear, but which was amazing, I give you:
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/us/flora-chacha-bloom-hair-crown/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18410602944&utm_content=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpZWzBhC0ARIsACvjWRO6YMkPlu76vl94zHWSMYLyRrCW4SATlwP_V9rYcI-GcFX4qJosRDoaAt2cEALw_wcB
Now you're going more Loie Fuller.
"Gloriousness and gloriousity."
Cat is feelin’ fancy this morning. https://substack.com/profile/156971334-satanic-pancake/note/c-58604706
You shouldn't feed kitteh drugs like that. That's the only way my kat would've allowed such fuckery.
"When you sleep, I will eat your face."
Oh, since we're here, my friend ziggywiggy is shy, and does not like to do introductions.
I first met ZW during an architectural audit of a lesser Egyptian site. They were knowledgeable and erudite and knew a kranosplan from a klamalchan. Their notes were impeccable.
I met them again when my fire-crew had to rescue an old lady's cat from a tree. ZW knew exactly how to lure the cat to the ladder with their practiced indifference.
Recently, we were at a celebration on the International Space-Station. Some of us may have imbibed a bit too much. I held Z-dub's hair away, while they, um, "spoke" into the zero-G toilet.
ziggywiggy is a long and fast friend, and is an accomplished photographer of trustworthy city-birds.
Also, they know some good movies.
At least you didn't mention that *other* thing, I think we can agree it seemed like the best way to get to the other side at the time.
Thanks my friend, I love this!
Friend, that *other* thing is between just you and me, and I will never mention it.
It is also behind us (and I do not mean my tail).
Katy Perry managed to be married to him for almost two months!
Comedian Russell Brand stated on his show Friday that voters who care about “democracy” and “freedom” should back former President Donald Trump in November.
Republican National Committee (RNC) spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko joined Brand on his show “Stay Free with Russell Brand” to discuss her views on the upcoming election and the decision voters will need to make. During the interview, Brand turned his attention to the “concern” he had from the “contempt and condemnation” that has been shown towards Trump supporters, calling out the “weaponization of the legal system” following the former president’s guilty verdict.
https://dailycaller.com/2024/06/07/russell-brand-voters-democracy-freedom-trump/
Go fuck Nigel Farage Mr. Brand.
Why would someone from Britain even comment on how we should vote.
"Comedian"
From the crowd that screamed “Lock her up!”.
I'm all for the legal system getting armed up, 80s action movie montage style, in their support of Brand's victims.
Posting my immediate sentiments regarding that smarmy liddle antagonist will see me ban-hammered .
Fuck. Another day of studying and playing with my wood. Eldest daughter needs another 14 linear feet of my rough-cut redwood 2x12s to finish her raised bed, and the wife is grumbling about needing another raised bed herself to plant more garlic.
All day wood
Ah, memories
Do you eat the garlic?
Get to sawin' :)
Honey is harvested, frames have been returned to the super. I took off my bee suit and jumped into the pool. Now I'm waiting on the husband to get out of the shower before I take one.
Honestly, when he said he wanted to help, I was skeptical, because just getting him into his bee suit was actual labor for me. I probably could have done it without his input, but it made him feel useful, I guess.
Tomorrow, I bottle.
When you mention bee suits, I picture this:
https://64.media.tumblr.com/8287a80d85213e31a2a29b967a807525/tumblr_ni0xs4Ebqf1tllkl6o1_500.gif
You know honey, (oh, and hahaha) I know it's a lot of work, and especially when the spouse isn't helping, but there are some days it sounds like heaven over there. I get this urge to FLEE a lot, and one of the places I think of is your place, and how nice it would be to have a pool, and look after the chickens and such.
Glad you're done before it got too hot!
I think I broke my husband. He took a shower and is passed out in bed. I kept trying to get him to go inside but he stood up the whole time I was harvesting, and he also bent and who knows what. Those bee suits are hot. I was drenched through with sweat. He can't get in the pool, either, because of his dressings and physically getting in and out.
I was afraid that he'd overdo it. Someone was working on our ATV yesterday, and my husband sat out there with him all afternoon. There was beer involved... I won't deny a man the chance to have some suds and sit outside shooting the shit with another man. I welcome the break. He got excited about going with me to the bank, yesterday.
"He got excited about going with me to the bank, yesterday."
Oh dear.
I hope you both get some rest while he snores in bed--he needs it (and you need a nice break).
The only problem is that it's in Texas. That urge to flee hits me regularly. I love our home. We've worked hard on it, and spent a LOT of money on it, but after the hip incident, it's hard to maintain, and even more expensive, because we have to pay people to do the stuff he can't do.
If I just had a half acre somewhere unpopulated but near health providers, ( Dream on, I know.), I could have all the things I have now, except for the cows and donkeys. I could still have a garden and my bees and hens. Having a pool is nice, but it's a money pit, and I honestly still wish we had our buried above ground pool.
I don't have another twenty good years to build another paradise.
All your wax belong to is me!
I tried to save it last year, ruined some stuff, and this year, I bought a spinner, so it basically preserves the comb they built. It's less work for them. I was rather disappointed in the amount of wax I got last year, considering the work involved. It's still in the freezer. Probably twelve ounces or less.
Projection as admission. Also, Gingrich and going down should never be used in the same sentence.
‘They’re Not Going To Go Down Easily’: Gingrich Raises Concerns Democrats Are Becoming More ‘Radical And Dangerous’
https://dailycaller.com/2024/06/08/newt-gingrich-concerns-democratic-party-2024-election/
Every accusation, you say?
Lulz - yes, we've been blowing up fake abortion centers for years, we've been blowing up federal buildings, and trying to overthrow democracy whenever we lose an election. THAT is our problem - we're just too violent and radical.
Honestly, this whole "radical" theme by the Goopers is nonsense. I think that Democrats today are unusually mainstream, and more than ever are reflecting traditional American values.
What chaps Gingrich's capacious ass is that Democrats are getting outspoken, especially in an election year, about the undemocratic and seditious nature of the GOP.
Besides, fuck off, Newt. You were always a liar.
As if any sensible person would *ever* go down on Newticle.
Gnute (can I call you Gnute?), you need to STFU and go focus on another wife.
Let's migrate Gnute to the Mara River and let him try some Crocs. He 's stylish enuf.
I have still been dealing with some very long lasting dissolving stitches in my gums since having the work done 3 weeks ago. Dentist said they would last 2-3 weeks. I had a lot of stitches, the cut went from mid jaw on one side to the same place on the other side. One side started loosening up and I could snip some of it about a week ago. But the rest wasn't going anywhere, and with a little looseness it was annoying. I removed most of it last evening and OUCH! This morning one spot is a little swollen and tender. What the hell? Also my bottom gum is a fucking mess. All uneven and fuck, that dentist just chopped away at me.
Mine looked like a wallet that a kid made at camp. It gets better, though.
Have a soft saline rinse, a few times a day. A half-teaspoon of salt dissolved in a one cup of warm water. Don't swallow it, though.
(You probably know this.)
Z-dub, I wish you comfort.
I have a special rinse called Peroxyl, I found that it works better than the salt. How much marijuana do you recommend?
They gave me this stuff, before, that was, like, someone's home remedy for gums. I can't even remember what was in it, but I know that it had cloves. It was super stuff. I wish I could remember what else was in it.
Living Libations has a product called "Gum Drops" and one other product called something for the gums--they're pricy and the lady who runs the company is pretty woo, but they have worked for me.
I have food grade clove oil that I use for pain. It is quite amazing. I have too much experience in dealing with issues of the mouth.
"How much marijuana do you recommend? "
All of it, Katy.
Yes, all of this.
I'm sorry for you.
Fortunately I wrote it all down here!
You know me and I am a pretty chill person but I feel some serious rage directed at that man.
That's how I feel about my ophthalmologist, too.
Ciaobella Jr has ANOTHER violin recital today. This one is a recital of all the students in his teacher’s violin studio. So, as usual, they’ll start with the little ones scrape-scraping twinkle, and move up to the older more advanced players.
I’ve sat through so many of these studio recitals over the years. I guess this will be the very last one before he blasts off to college.
Enjoy it.
After having sat through countless recitals and various other occasions that involved my youngest daughter engaging her stunningly beautiful, powerful singing voice I only fiercely cherish the overwhelming pride of being the vocalist's mum.
What I remember most from the recitals is:
1. The early years, squirming in my seat
2. The later years, beaming with enjoyment
And watching a recital today is like seeing a time lapse of his violin playing. He’ll be the final, most advanced player.
Cherish it.
Bear is wearing his ruffled white shirt with his tuxedo today. He has a furmal event to attend later. Doing his best Orlando impression.
https://substack.com/profile/155618292-ziggywiggy/note/c-58601829
Jacobean ruffs are coming back, I hear.
I hope he’s not dueling with claws at dusk.
He's a lover not a fighter.
"VERB! That's what's happening!"
IYKYK.
Respiration and other autonomic function verbs!
Clearly, IDK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcC_Uue7uaQ
Coming soon to an Everglades near you.
Missing Woman’s Body Recovered From Python In Gruesome Find
Plot twist: missing woman’s body full of missing coke
Pretty sure the sharks have been hoarding all the coke in Florida.
Just the other day I read a headline telling us we should eat more python. pythons don't like that idea, apparently.
And the belts! The footwear! The handbags!
Fabulous!
If I were going to eat anything python related, it would be Spam, egg, Spam, Spam, bacon, and Spam
Spam is underrated. I loved Spam and eggs when I was a kid.
That is a really good idea! We could package is as a Fresh From Florida product! We could sell it smoked and peppered in cans.
Anyone know a startup funder? :)
The movement to serve Nutria (giant water rat) as food has died out here in S.E. LA. And we'll eat ANYTHING!
One of my Cajun friends saw a groundhog in Pa and asked how it tastes. My Chinese friend does that too.
I knew a guy that had a job shooting nutria. He called himself The Nutrializer.
Hehe.
Someone I think in Oregon was doing that... except it was a snorkeler. Not a good outcome.
The Snorkelizer doesn’t quite roll off the tongue the same way.
Canned? You monster!
I'm allergic to fish, and I've been told not to eat reptiles or insects, too. I'ma stick to poultry.