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[Dajjal]

Just watched the musical version of a Christmas carol with Albert Finney. I must admit it brought a tear to my eye. I saw the Disney animated version with Jim Carey the other day, and was mesmerised by the graphics.

the Albert Finney one is my favorite.

Yea, it almost made me want to give away my gold sovereigns. But I am not quite that weak in the head.
I remember thinking at the end of the film, Scrooge will be counting the cost on boxing day.
In any case my sovereigns are to pay for my funeral, because I don't want my sister to have to pay for it.

We will hope that event is in the very distant future. You might even have acquired some you wouldn't need and could give away by then.

I am finished buying Gold sovereigns because it seems to me they have gone down in value since I brought them earlier this year. But I am hoping to live another decade or two, so by that time they might have gone up quite a lot.. I have just about enough to pay for a small funeral and I am planning on leaving them to my sister for funeral costs. I did not tell her that as its a bit creepy, but I am going to leave a letter with my will explaining what I intended. She is nine years younger than me so I am expecting to precede her into the great beyond.

 

[saveliberty]

My knife required a different response. Thankfully, there were no loud noises and everyone walked away.

Yours was in a pocket, mine was being waved around.

Kind of fun watching the look on their face as they realize you took them to the floor. You missed that part from behind.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I am finished buying Gold sovereigns because it seems to me they have gone down in value since I brought them earlier this year.

That is the best time to buy... Buy low, sell high...

 

[saveliberty]

I am finished buying Gold sovereigns because it seems to me they have gone down in value since I brought them earlier this year.

That is the best time to buy... Buy low, sell high...

Stealing them creates a 100% profit opportunity.

 

[Dajjal]

I am finished buying Gold sovereigns because it seems to me they have gone down in value since I brought them earlier this year.

That is the best time to buy... Buy low, sell high...

Stealing them creates a 100% profit opportunity.

I would be too scared of going to prison to steal anything. The British prisons may be quite tame by American standards, but they are overcrowded, and have a culture of violence. There have been riots in a couple of prisons lately.

 

[saveliberty]

I am finished buying Gold sovereigns because it seems to me they have gone down in value since I brought them earlier this year.

That is the best time to buy... Buy low, sell high...

Stealing them creates a 100% profit opportunity.

I would be too scared of going to prison to steal anything. The British prisons may be quite tame by American standards, but they are overcrowded, and have a culture of violence. There have been riots in a couple of prisons lately.

I think you are a fair minded person, who wouldn't steal because it is not who and what you are Dajjal. I have turned in two lost wallets in life so far.

 

[saveliberty]

Possibly one of the most evil devices created in the last ten years. I lost my gas cap to my gas can and decided to buy a new one. Went to Tractor Supply Store and found what I thought was the worst designed can ever. You have to force it down while trying to pour all in one motion. Well, I soon was proved wrong when I went to Walmart and discovered they have one you push down while rotating it to fill. Took four of them off the shelf and not a one worked very well.

 

[Ernie S.]

My knife required a different response. Thankfully, there were no loud noises and everyone walked away.

Yours was in a pocket, mine was being waved around.

Kind of fun watching the look on their face as they realize you took them to the floor. You missed that part from behind.

I was talking about a guy reaching for one in a sheath behind his back. I reached a bit quicker and wisely. his hand came up slow and empty.

 

[saveliberty]

My knife required a different response. Thankfully, there were no loud noises and everyone walked away.

Yours was in a pocket, mine was being waved around.

Kind of fun watching the look on their face as they realize you took them to the floor. You missed that part from behind.

I was talking about a guy reaching for one in a sheath behind his back. I reached a bit quicker and wisely. his hand came up slow and empty.

Something to be said for knowing where the weapon is.

 

[peach174]

My girlfriend Lil called this morning.
Says her son in law took the male goat to the meat processing plant and gave all the meat to her.
This will really help her out this winter.
The Monastery took the female goats. They have other goats too. They sell cheese to help pay for the costs of upkeep.


I just put in my Pork Lion Rack Roast with my special dry seasoning rub.
One of hubbies favorite meals that I make.
I gotta remember to take the ham out of the freezer tomorrow.

 

[gallantwarrior]

I had fun tonight! Doc's had it's Christmas party tonight. We hired stand in bartenders and security and staff was on the outside of the bar tonight. Several had WAY too much to drink. One guy, not a regular at all, bothered me from the first moment I saw him. I told security to keep an eye on him because my spidy sense is pretty damned spot on. Sure enough, he got belligerent, then tried to walk out on a $40 tab. Security stopped him outside and it got a bit physical until he saw that there were 4 guys that would hurt him if he didn't come back inside, pay his tab and tip his bartender heavily. So he's back inside and seemed calmed down when he threw a punch at the head of security. My guy managed to dodge the punch and I grabbed the guy and took him to the floor. the way I had him he couldn't reach his right pocket but was surely trying. I patted him down and felt a knife in his pocket. My security guy was about to turn out his lights when I told him "I got this, just take his knife."
The guy calmed down so after telling him quietly that if he decided to come at me he would not be walking out the door, I let him up so he could pay up. Instead of reaching for his wallet, he went for my security guy. They both hit the door and ended up in the men's room. I figured I would let my guy enjoy himself, so I blocked the door. Sure enough, 30 seconds later, my guy pushed the ass out the door of the restroom with blood streang from his nose and into the arms of the other security guy who just happens to be over 6 foot and 400 pounds. He paid his tab, and was escorted out the door. SOB can't find his car keys. After a search, we found them up against the wall. They probably got loose when we took his knife.
For once, we didn't offer to give the guy a ride or call him a cab, preferring to leave him at risk of a very expensive Alabama DWI.
I'm fine and and feel somewhat younger. Everyone else is fine and the only injury is a bloody nose.
Funny that when I had this guy down, my partner is telling me to get out of the situation. He was concerned about the 67 year old tussling with a guy half his age until I told him I was having a blast.

Nothing like a good row to make one feel young again! Too bad such an as-hole had to show up for a special party, though. Glad to know things went your way, too. Merry Christmas, Ernie!

 

[gallantwarrior]

Howdy USMB Coffee Shop PEEPS!

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have a brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Might be time to pass the hosting baton to the next generation, no?

 

[gallantwarrior]

My girlfriend Lil called this morning.
Says her son in law took the male goat to the meat processing plant and gave all the meat to her.
This will really help her out this winter.
The Monastery took the female goats. They have other goats too. They sell cheese to help pay for the costs of upkeep.


I just put in my Pork Lion Rack Roast with my special dry seasoning rub.
One of hubbies favorite meals that I make.
I gotta remember to take the ham out of the freezer tomorrow.

Best outcome possible, I would think. Every animal serves a purpose and in this case that seems to be fulfilled. Goat meat is quite tasty, although a full-grown buck (billy) in rut can be...potent, rather like a buck deer. I wish Lil many tasty, healthy meals for all her trouble. Maybe she'll invite you for dinner?

 

[gallantwarrior]

Howdy USMB Coffee Shop PEEPS!

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Hands down, Hombre's favorite Christmas movie. We have to watch it at least once during the season. (And we own the DVD)

No, Chinese (Koreans and Japanese, too) do have difficulty with some of our pronunciations. (I can't imagine how I would sound speaking Chinese!) One of my favorite stories involves a lengthy repair and subsequent request from the flight crew for a new frying pan. A new frying pan? What the... you can't cook on an airplane (at least not using a frying pan). After multiple queries, my partner got on the radio and told Operations that the repair had taken so long, they were requesting a new FLIGHT PLAN!

 

[gallantwarrior]

Despite my best efforts I had to order the vehicle from the factory and it was not built. Back in early November I submitted the order, but it was never picked up for production. My customer's lease was ending mid December. For what ever reason this vehicle was always built with a sunroof and the customer did not want that, hence the order.

We were going to pay for their lease for another month, but I was still concerned it may not get built by then either. I went on a 600 mile search and found the exact vehicle in Virginia. We put the customer in a rental car until it got here at no charge. Trailered the vehicle, so there were no miles on it, no charge to the customer. Five days after their lease turn in, the vehicle shows up this morning.

Had to deliver it in under two hours per customer request. The vehicle required some adjustments from the factory (quasi recall stuff), cleaning, fueling, lease approval, insurance policy issued, plate transferred, equipment activated paperwork produced and signed.

Two minutes to spare and they drove away mad....

Well the Christmas spirit doesn't work all that well for some folks I guess. You certainly went well beyond what anybody could expect. . .

Depends on the specific spirit involved, I'd suppose.

 

[boedicca]

Howdy USMB Coffee Shop PEEPS!

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have a brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Might be time to pass the hosting baton to the next generation, no?

They're not old enough yet. I'm looking forward to that day!

 

[Foxfyre]

Howdy USMB Coffee Shop PEEPS!

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have a brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Might be time to pass the hosting baton to the next generation, no?

I think Boedicca might BE the next generation.

 

[boedicca]

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have a brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Might be time to pass the hosting baton to the next generation, no?

I think Boedicca might BE the next generation.

Bless your kind heart.

No - I'm not that young (except for at heart)!

 

[peach174]

My girlfriend Lil called this morning.
Says her son in law took the male goat to the meat processing plant and gave all the meat to her.
This will really help her out this winter.
The Monastery took the female goats. They have other goats too. They sell cheese to help pay for the costs of upkeep.


I just put in my Pork Lion Rack Roast with my special dry seasoning rub.
One of hubbies favorite meals that I make.
I gotta remember to take the ham out of the freezer tomorrow.

Best outcome possible, I would think. Every animal serves a purpose and in this case that seems to be fulfilled. Goat meat is quite tasty, although a full-grown buck (billy) in rut can be...potent, rather like a buck deer. I wish Lil many tasty, healthy meals for all her trouble. Maybe she'll invite you for dinner?

She's from Norway, immigrated here in the 60's.
She knows just how to cook it so that potency is cooked out of it.
When she gets mad or upset her accent gets thick so it's sometimes hard to understand her.

 

[Ringel05]

Hiya Boe. How's everything in your part of the world?

Rather Groovetabular, hun.

I decorated our house a week ago, and am really enjoying a calm and cozy Christmas season. It's the first time in a few years that we haven't had a construction or painting project - or some family or work drama to conflict with holiday enjoyment.

Right now, I'm diggin' on the Carpenters' "Close to You" special on KQED. Funny enough, our first Christmas in our house, the same special was on while I decorated our tree.

Sounds great. We're looking forward to a quiet and uncomplicated Christmas this year. The kids won't be home and though we'll miss that, it does definitely allow for more free time to just be. I am looking forward to a Christmas in which everybody is well, we have no serious pending issues, no major complications, etc. Dinner with local loved ones Christmas Eve, a come and go thing at my sister's Christmas Day and then just kick back. I'm looking forward to it.

We're doing something similar - family party at my brother's house (we have brand new baby nephew this year - can't wait to snuggle the cute little peanut!). Then mr. boe and I have a quiet day on our own for Christmas. Rather a change as we usually host the family party, but as we did Thanksgiving this year, we have some free time. We're going to go to the movies and have Chinese food.

Hands down, Hombre's favorite Christmas movie. We have to watch it at least once during the season. (And we own the DVD)

No, Chinese (Koreans and Japanese, too) do have difficulty with some of our pronunciations. (I can't imagine how I would sound speaking Chinese!) One of my favorite stories involves a lengthy repair and subsequent request from the flight crew for a new frying pan. A new frying pan? What the... you can't cook on an airplane (at least not using a frying pan). After multiple queries, my partner got on the radio and told Operations that the repair had taken so long, they were requesting a new FLIGHT PLAN!

The L sound doesn't exist in Japanese, the closest they come is the R sound. In some Chinese dialects they have similar problems with the English pronunciation of L but not all, Cantonese say Ls without any problem.