Thursday, December 31, 2020

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Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com>: Dec 31 05:02PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:14:41 AM UTC-6, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > chance with someone who could not make a relationship work or one who
> > was able to walk away from a commitment.
> Same thing with anyone who's had a prior serious relationship.
 
I feel that my first serious relationship was all but legally married. I was very
truthful with #3 about my relationships with numbers 1 and 2. I gave #3, whom
I have now been married to for 34 years, all of information to make an informed
choice about getting into a relationship with me. It helped that I wasn't wildly
physically attracted to her like I was #s 1 and 2. She was rail thin, not anorectic
looking, but close. She was living with two other women in an apartment next
to the college she attended for free, because her father was a professor, but she
spent the little money she had as much on books as food. Once we got together,
I was buying food, and she filled out nicely.
 
She knew that I was a *two time loser* (I say that jokingly), but got my honest
perspective on my past. I also warned her (after the first night we shared a bed,
that I was sex obsessed, and if she wasn't OK with that, we should part ways
before things went further. She had none of my sexual obsession, but just liked
sex, and hadn't ever gotten enough, so she was fine with that. We found a middle
ground.
 
I self medicated for that condition with a lot of alcohol, which caused other
problems, but really was necessary to maintain any level of marital fidelity. Over
the decades I've ramped down my alcohol use. I still drink more than is ideal,
and I need to accelerate that reduction, as we're in a very good place right now
in almost every way. Because things are so good, I need to get more serious
about dealing with my alcohol use disorder, and it's a hard habit to break. I feel
more neurologically dependent than psychologically dependent. I might always
need a nightcap, but it's time to try to ramp down more quickly. Heck, I'm 60 now.
 
I swore off 80 proof liquor more than 21 years ago, and never backslid, not even
once. Today is exactly 21 years since I smoked my last cigarette on New Year's
Eve of 1999. I'm not committing to anything specific tonight, but just to in
general getting my shit together. Heck, we're starting off the year with a good
dishwasher.
 
--Bryan
Master Bruce <masterbruce@null.null>: Jan 01 12:08PM +1100

On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:02:34 -0800 (PST), Bryan Simmons
>Eve of 1999. I'm not committing to anything specific tonight, but just to in
>general getting my shit together. Heck, we're starting off the year with a good
>dishwasher.
 
I especially like the last sentence.
Janet <nobody@home.org>: Jan 01 12:40AM

In article <1nd7nzgpbealb.1svvvbjxzykla.dlg@40tude.net>,
g.stereo@shaw.ca says...
> OT I got me a job
> Orientation starts Jan 25th!
> John Kuthe...
 
Another example of why he's unemployable
 
Janet UK
Master Bruce <masterbruce@null.null>: Jan 01 12:02PM +1100

>> Orientation starts Jan 25th!
>> John Kuthe...
 
> Another example of why he's unemployable
 
Janet UK's taking her inner bitch for a walk. Keep your children
inside!
Not At All <not@hearing.it>: Dec 31 03:17PM -0800

On 12/30/2020 9:03 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> news:Yz2HH.24695$594.12359@fx02.iad...
 
>> Julie comes across as terribly desperate.
 
> No I don't.
 
Yes, you do. Fuck off.
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: Dec 31 06:57PM -0500

On 2020-12-31 1:01 p.m., Graham wrote:
 
>> Cindy Hamilton
 
> Apparently, the Amazon Kindle e-reader works only with US libraries. That's
> why I have a Kobo and that works with Canadian libraries, as I can attest.
 
Makes perfect sense to me. You live in Canada and have access to
Canadian libraries, so getting the reader compatible with Canadian
libraries is the sensible thing to do. Thanks for letting me know. I
picked mine up this afternoon.
 
It has been an experience. I ordered it for curb side pick up at the
St.Catharines Best Buys . I got a notice about 30 minutes later than it
was ready for pick up. I followed the instructions on the email:
 
When you arrive:
Line up at the online order pickup counter.
 
For your safety, make sure there's 2 meters between you and the person
in front of you.
 
Have this email open and ready.
 
 
So when I got there I parked and went up to the store and was told to go
back to my car, move to the pick up parking area and follow the
instructions. I was having a hard time finding the app on the web site
and ended up asking one of the runners for help. He guided me trough
the process, but when there was a long delay in getting the auto reply
to register he said he would send someone out with it.
 
 
I got it home, charged it up, went through set up and then tried to
access the local library. I set up an account with the Ontario Library
Service which is needed to access the local library. Then when I went to
connect to the local library I kept getting messages that the server is
blocked.
 
I had to do a little research about the reason for that and either the
library authentication system is faulty or there is a problem with my
overdue books and unpaid fines. There aren't supposed to be late fines
these days. They are calculated automatically and are to be ignored.
So... now I have to wait until Monday to get this sorted out.
Fortunately I have several more books and a couple DVDs to get me
through the weekend. We are halfway through The White Queen series.
Master Bruce <masterbruce@null.null>: Jan 01 12:00PM +1100

On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:57:37 -0500, Dave Smith
>So... now I have to wait until Monday to get this sorted out.
>Fortunately I have several more books and a couple DVDs to get me
>through the weekend. We are halfway through The White Queen series.
 
Well, I'm glad I don't have to use the Canadian library system and
this Kobo circus. I'm a free agent when it comes to ebooks!
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: Dec 31 04:57PM -0800


> > Does this fish look fresh enough for sushi?
 
> > https://imgur.com/gallery/Rs9AbqK
 
> Yes, I would definitely say that is a fresh fish.
 
Live is as fresh and one gets!
 
Like The Klingons said. Gach is better eaten LIVE!
 
John Kuthe...
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: Dec 31 07:21PM -0500

Grilled beef tenderloin, air fried potatoes, steamed asparagus
(Yes,Jill..... again) and salad with blue cheese dressing.
 
Dessert is coming up....apple ginger pie.
"itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Dec 31 04:56PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 6:20:00 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
 
> Grilled beef tenderloin, air fried potatoes, steamed asparagus
> (Yes,Jill..... again) and salad with blue cheese dressing.
 
> Dessert is coming up....apple ginger pie.
 
Pork tenderloin sliced thick and simmered in a can of cream of mushroom
soup and about a half can of milk. Green beans, cornbread, and sliced
tomatoes.
 
Dessert will either be a popsicle or an Opal apple, maybe both.
Leo <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net>: Dec 31 04:57PM -0800

On 2020 Dec 31, , Dave Smith wrote
 
> Grilled beef tenderloin, air fried potatoes, steamed asparagus
> (Yes,Jill..... again) and salad with blue cheese dressing.
 
> Dessert is coming up....apple ginger pie.
 
We had leftover Chicken Wok Chow from last night. I see that there´s a
wokchow.com now, but I came up with the name in the eighties. I shoulda
copyrighted it.
We, well mostly I except for deviling the eggs, also made all the finger
foods that we´ll eat tomorrow minus pigs-in-a-blanket which is best right
out of the oven.
"itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Dec 31 01:56PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 3:50:21 PM UTC-6, Master Bruce wrote:
> >windows but there is no way to access the second floor. They're just for looks to
> >add interest to the roofline.
 
> Ah yes, just eye candy maybe.
 
Yes.
Not At All <not@hearing.it>: Dec 31 03:12PM -0800

On 12/30/2020 4:48 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
 
> Not sure what I'm having.
 
Nobody cares. Fuck off.
Leo <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net>: Dec 31 04:34PM -0800

On 2020 Dec 30, , Ed Pawlowski wrote
> Bungalows, which could be built without an excess of materials or
> effort, suited the Arts and Crafts movement and were designed with the
> working class in mind.
 
Let´s not forget that Sears sold Craftsman style homes from 1908 to 1940.
All you had to do was put them together.
Leo <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net>: Dec 31 03:35PM -0800

On 2020 Dec 30, , itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net wrote
> S Viemeister stated, we just put the stopper in the sink instead of
> flip-flopping
> between the two faucets.
 
Every water outlet inside my house minus the toilets are the two-handle
variety. Is that not a "thing" anymore?
Master Bruce <masterbruce@null.null>: Jan 01 09:12AM +1100

On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:56:06 -0400, Lucretia Borgia
 
>Yes I will be but frankly I'd rather my turn went to someone younger
>who has to go out to work etc. I'm not convinced the elderly should
>take advantage of age, doesn't make financial sense either ! :)
 
But the younger, the less risk. Let them go out and do what they have
to do, but when you meet them, you want to be protected.
Dave Smith <adavid.smith@sympatico.ca>: Dec 31 05:59PM -0500

> damage, nor have I had Covid, and no bomb damage. Being retired, I lost
> no income from the virus and wondering how I'm going to pay rent/mortgage.
> For a lot of people they will be happy to see the end of this year.
 
It was a pretty shitty year for me. In February my 46 year old niece
dropped dead of a heart attack. The visitation/memorial service was
held in Ottawa on Feb.29/March 1. Less than two weeks later we were in
lock down. A couple of my favourite activities, kayaking and pickleball,
were cancelled. Another favourite is going out for motorcycle rides
with my friend and having a beer at a craft brewery. They all had to
close for a few months, so we did get a few brew rides before the cold
weather came. Restrictions eased and restaurants started to open up,.
 
When we took my wife out for a birthday dinner we had to dine outside.
Later on restaurants were able to do indoor service, and my son was
going to take me out for dinner on my birthday in November. Infection
rates were rising fast so there were restrictions on indoor dining and
everyone at a table had to live in the same house.
 
Over the last few weeks infection rates started to soar, so now we are
back in lockdown.
 
Meanwhile, I spent a week in cardiac intensive care. I am still in
recuperation mode. There was very little Christmas baking this year
because I can't eat that sort of stuff any more, and we weren't going
out or having people in to share the stuff with.
 
All in all, it has been a really shitty year. This Covid19 shit started
last winter. Here we are back in winter, and it looks like it is going
to be a hell of a lot worse before it gets better.
GM <gregorymorrowchicago07@gmail.com>: Dec 31 03:06PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 5:00:07 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
 
> All in all, it has been a really shitty year. This Covid19 shit started
> last winter. Here we are back in winter, and it looks like it is going
> to be a hell of a lot worse before it gets better.
 
 
"First World Problems", lol...
 
--
Best
Greg
Ed Pawlowski <esp@snet.xxx>: Dec 31 06:24PM -0500

On 12/31/2020 4:15 PM, Graham wrote:
>> priority bracket after medical staff and people in nursing homes. (And
>> ever important politicians no doubt.)
 
> After the high priority ones, over-75s are next in line.
 
In Florida it is 65 and over. In our county they have 3500 doses for
100,000 people so it will take some time. Reservations required.
dsi1 <dsi123@hawaiiantel.net>: Dec 31 02:42PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 10:21:46 AM UTC-10, Master Bruce wrote:
> Of course cats can be happy and unhappy. All animals can. Another sign
> of an unhappy cat is sleeping or sitting in the litter box.
> .
 
My guess is that the cat is more resentful than unhappy. If I see the cats sleeping in the litter box, there will be problems.
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: Dec 31 02:44PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 4:42:09 PM UTC-6, dsi1 wrote:
> > of an unhappy cat is sleeping or sitting in the litter box.
> > .
> My guess is that the cat is more resentful than unhappy. If I see the cats sleeping in the litter box, there will be problems.
 
Cats tend NOT to sleep in litter boxes but on the sofa or bed!
 
John Kuthe...
Nous Groupe <nous@gro.upe>: Dec 31 03:08PM -0800

On 12/31/2020 2:44 PM, John Kuthe wrote:
 
> Cats tend
 
Nobody cares, you idiot. STFU and leave. You serve no useful
purpose here. Fuck off.
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: Dec 31 02:41PM -0800

On Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 9:00:27 AM UTC-6, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> > thick that picking them up isn't usually an option.
> This was not so much thick but long enough to take the entire griddle of
> the range.
 
I'd fold it in the middle when done to eat! YUM! :-)
 
John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
"itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net" <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Dec 31 01:57PM -0800


> And what I will finish this evening! And clean up after!
 
> Happy New Year! :-)
 
> John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
 
It DOES look good.
John Kuthe <johnkuthern@gmail.com>: Dec 31 02:05PM -0800


> > Happy New Year! :-)
 
> > John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
 
> It DOES look good.
 
It's VERY GOOD! Light years better than Heath Bars! :-)
 
You want some? Contact me at http://KutheChocolates.com, English Toffee travels VERY well! :-)
 
John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
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