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by LarsMac
Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:58 am
Forum: Warfare Military
Topic: So, about that birthday parade
Replies: 3
Views: 284

Re: So, about that birthday parade

A number of people have brought an idea that the Army has been planning a parade for June 14, 2025, to celebrate a 250th anniversary of the forming of the US Army in 1775, for the last two years.
However, I have yet to find actual documentation to support that notion. The earliest mention I have ...
by LarsMac
Wed May 14, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US
Replies: 6
Views: 700

Re: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US

I think that all the MAGAts are already lining up for their free ride on his new plane.

OH! The Humanity.
by LarsMac
Mon May 05, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US
Replies: 6
Views: 700

Re: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US

My first thought is, "It's not that slow."
I am reminded of a time when I was standing on a bluff near the ocean, when the entire thirty or forty foot embankment gave way, and I and my friend rode several tons of dirt and plant life down to the beach. I feel like I did then, looking back up ...
by LarsMac
Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:08 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ukraine and Russia
Replies: 98
Views: 20931

Re: Ukraine and Russia

I watched the meeting of Zelenskyy with The Donald and his patsy Boy, JD, this afternoon.
I have NEVER felt so embarrassed to be an American in my life.

Trump was playing "The Apprentice" game with Mr Zelenskyy.
by LarsMac
Wed Feb 19, 2025 8:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: A$AP Rocky
Replies: 35
Views: 26137

Re: A$AP Rocky

So, I noticed last evening that he has been found Not Guilty.

I can't say that I've followed much of the trial and all. And, I cannot imagine what it would be like to go through such and ordeal. I hope to never find out.
by LarsMac
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:18 pm
Forum: New England / Mid Atlantic
Topic: The Kennedy Center
Replies: 1
Views: 4089

Re: The Kennedy Center


I'm concerned at the mounting prices at events in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

I tried booking two seats (Orchestra L118/9) for tomorrow's performance of Crime and Punishment (Wednesday Feb 12 2025, 07:30 PM, Opera House) and, including the $40 booking price (which is ...
by LarsMac
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ukraine and Russia
Replies: 98
Views: 20931

Re: Ukraine and Russia

I suspect that after they have finished with Ukraine, and it is safely tucked away, Vlad will be looking over the menu for other former Soviets to invite back in to the fold.
by LarsMac
Wed Feb 05, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024




Oh, Goody!
This just in.
A new Constitutional Amendment to provide a third term as POTUS has been put up in the House of Representatives.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/constitutional-amendment-to-allow-trump-third-term-introduced-in-the-house/ar-AA1xLeNi?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid ...
by LarsMac
Sun Feb 02, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: A$AP Rocky
Replies: 35
Views: 26137

Re: A$AP Rocky

Bryn Mawr wrote: Fri Jan 31, 2025 3:46 pm Apparently his trial has now started :-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czj3nr7nrp1o.amp
Yeah, I was going to mention that. For some reason, the local news here has been mentioning his trial.
by LarsMac
Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jimmy Carter, RIP
Replies: 2
Views: 882

Re: Jimmy Carter, RIP

They've just now raised the flags from half-staff in his honor. And we have moved on to what may prove to be the most bizarre chapter in American History. (I am glad that he was saved from witnessing all of this.

I met President Carter a couple of times. The first was when he was touring the area ...
by LarsMac
Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Small regional Bombadier crashes in Washington river
Replies: 7
Views: 1102

Re: Small regional Bombadier crashes in Washington river

As for the passenger plane, several of the passengers were a group of Figure skaters and their families and Coaches coming home from a meet in Wichita, KS.
I never liked flying in to that airport. When the plane makes the final turn to the approach, you are looking out the window on the left ...
by LarsMac
Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Small regional Bombadier crashes in Washington river
Replies: 7
Views: 1102

Re: Small regional Bombadier crashes in Washington river


Does Trump truly believe that this accident was caused by having diverse air traffic controllers or is he just trying to make political advantage out of the deaths of 67 people - either way he is sick in the head. His speech tonight was disgusting.


I doubt Trump "truly believes" anything. I ...
by LarsMac
Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Oh, Goody!
This just in.
A new Constitutional Amendment to provide a third term as POTUS has been put up in the House of Representatives.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/constitutional-amendment-to-allow-trump-third-term-introduced-in-the-house/ar-AA1xLeNi?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid ...
by LarsMac
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

The Hero of the week is Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who gave the Sermon at the Cathedral in Washington DC on Trump's second day in office, and asked Trump to be merciful.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... nald-trump
by LarsMac
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

The bigger issue these days is the Price of Eggs, not in China, but in WalMart.
Here in our little town, the market is selling Eggs for about $5 a dozen, but Up the road at WalMart and the other big grocers, they're going for about 10 bucks.
Fortunately, daughter decided to raise Chickens a few ...
by LarsMac
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Yeah, what's in a name? right?

Somehow, I don't think that name gig is going to play well.
I have yet to read any of his Proclamations. I'll wait to see what the courts come up with.
An interesting item this morning. Trump pardoned all the folks who were charged for protesting and blocking ...
by LarsMac
Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:08 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024


The inauguration is in progress. The Guardian just wet itself as usual: "The Clinton's, the Bush's and Barack Obama stand in the Rotunda together". Oh dear.

It's indoors for some reason - there's no snow outdoors. Perhaps the Secret Service decided outdoor events are no longer safe. Or perhaps ...
by LarsMac
Mon Dec 23, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 325
Views: 194030

Re: Random Thoughts

Well, I just thought that I would drop in and say 'hi' to everybody who still comes around.
I hope that you all have a great Holiday Season, and that 2025 becomes a year of Happiness and Wonder for you all.
by LarsMac
Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The work of scoundrels
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: The work of scoundrels

https://time.com/7199383/biden-pardon-hunter/ 6 Reasons Why Joe Biden Pardoned Hunter Biden

"Publicly, Joe Biden never wavered. Privately, those close to him believed that the President would eventually intervene and end the federal prosecutions against his son.

Sunday evening’s surprise ...
by LarsMac
Sat Dec 14, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The work of scoundrels
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: The work of scoundrels


I'm just disappointed that he felt obligated to explain himself for pardoning the guy.




I do hear you. But there are two aspects.

One is he's set a catastrophic precedent. Obviously he wouldn't have done that for anyone else. It was personal, he had an interest in the outcome. We all know ...
by LarsMac
Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The work of scoundrels
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: The work of scoundrels


The thread title has potential, I might as well use it.

Joe Biden had repeatedly denied that he was going to pardon his son Hunter for his gun and tax evasion convictions or commute what was shaping up to be a substantive prison sentence.

On the Sunday evening after Thanksgiving – at a moment ...
by LarsMac
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Reunion?
Replies: 27
Views: 14482

Re: Reunion?

Nice work.
by LarsMac
Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Sorry to have interupted the election discussion.
Aside: That small "insert" in that pick was a photo I found going through her stuff. I scanned and sent that pic to our granddaughter who does a lot of photo recovery and repair. The larger pic is my screen when she sent me the first draft of her ...
by LarsMac
Sun Nov 17, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Thank you, Betty, and Bryn.
It's good to see y'all still about.

Margo's decline was long and difficult, so it was almost a relief - to both of us - when she went. We were working with the clinic to get her set up for home hospice, and it was after all the paperwork was done and they were going to ...
by LarsMac
Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Hi, all.
I'm back. I hope, for a while. just checking in.
I've been living in small town America. A tiny little town, in a rather barren county out on the Plains of Eastern Colorado.

I spent the last few years tending to The Mrs, and helplessly watching her slow spiral, as various bugs, starting ...
by LarsMac
Wed Jul 24, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

It's very possible that Biden and the Dems have had that lined up for a while, and if so, BRAVO!
I've been holding my breath for a few months now, and was astounded that they even agreed to the that debate. Public speaking is not Joe's strong hand, these days. And Harris has been just sitting back ...
by LarsMac
Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

I am finding the shift from Biden to Harris to be rather exciting. The Democratic Party has re-awakened. Sleepy Joe, as Trump liked to call him, has changed the game. I particularly like him doing it right after the Rethuglican Party convention closed with their best Anti-Biden Strategy all lined up ...
by LarsMac
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Garden furniture
Replies: 11
Views: 7050

Re: Garden furniture


Thanks, Bryn, for your answer. Too bad there weren't more answers.

Anyway, in the meantime, I've set my eyes on this rattan corner sofa set . It has this natural, earthy appeal that should blend with my outdoor surroundings. I picture placing the set in a corner of my garden. And I'll surround it ...
by LarsMac
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Random Thoughts
Replies: 325
Views: 194030

Re: Random Thoughts



Oh my goody goodness.
I just watched a You tube video thinking I was going to be entertained by a piano player. Oh Dear!!!
Ended up seeing the most disgraceful behaviour from some Chinese citizens toward a UK citizen.


Disgraceful behavior seems to be the norm with younger people now. It's ...
by LarsMac
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Cracker Barrel
Replies: 2
Views: 7681

Re: Cracker Barrel

That was quite a popular band in The States for decades.
A package of Cracker Barrel Cheese and some saltines were a common snack back in my trucking days.

Seems to still be popular in Canada.

https://crackerbarrelcheese.com/

There is a restaurant Chain in the US by the name

https://www ...
by LarsMac
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The Tamalpais High puzzle
Replies: 49
Views: 15805

Re: The Tamalpais High puzzle

I confess that I have given those fellows not a single thought since that last update in March.
It would not upset me even a little should they remain guests of the Italian Justice department for the rest of their days.
If they were shipped back here to the US, someone might decide that they ...
by LarsMac
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Happy new year people
Replies: 10
Views: 2895

Re: Happy new year people

Well, I am glad to see some of you are still about.
It's a tad lonely over here in The States. most of the members seem to have moved on lately.
Hope all are happy.

We now live out in the plains near Cheyenne Wyoming, and wander between Moab, Utah, and Eastern Texas in our RV.

May 2024 be a ...
by LarsMac
Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: Emergency death-cheese national panic
Replies: 6
Views: 9137

Re: Emergency death-cheese national panic


I'd imagine it's entirely legal to make cheese in the US with raw unpasteurised milk so long is it's not offered for sale. Here it's definitely legal but the hoops must be amazingly tough because very few firms jump through them. Farmers no doubt keep the skills from one generation to the next but ...
by LarsMac
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: Emergency death-cheese national panic
Replies: 6
Views: 9137

Re: Emergency death-cheese national panic

E-Coli in Cheese?
That seems a tad unusual.

Well, of course in the US, Cheese has long been required to go through pasteurization and partly due to that , such outbreaks are rare.

I did read, recently that there has been a push to reduce those requirements so we can enjoy some of the more exotic ...
by LarsMac
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Yessir. He plans to force the courts to spell it out to the minutest of detail.

The Latest from his legal team:

From NDC News, via Microdoft
rom Former President Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that the DC Circuit Court of Appeals toss the federal election interference case against him ...
by LarsMac
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

The paragraph in question:
Section 3
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an ...
by LarsMac
Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

Well, I'm rather proud of my current Home State this week.
Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is disqualified from presidency for Jan. 6 riot

But they have stepped into world of shit for their efforts
Colorado Supreme Court justices face a flood of threats after disqualifying Trump from the ...
by LarsMac
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024


What legal grounds are they using to argue for a suspension of the trial?


Not sure of the legal grounds, but the argument seems to be that the trial would be right in the middle of the Campaign cycle offering the most egregious example of "Election Interference" in history.


The Prosecutor ...
by LarsMac
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

So, the Rethuglicans have arranged to have an Impeachment hearing for President Biden going on during the Election cycle, next year.
It would seem, then, that both prime candidates will be campaigning while under investigation.
And there is a discussion going on to suspend Trump's ongoing trial in ...
by LarsMac
Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

I had not yet heard much about Michelle being in the running.
I kinda like the idea.
by LarsMac
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Hydrangea questions
Replies: 2
Views: 1935

Re: Hydrangea questions

I've seen them growing in the southern coastal region of Maine, as far north as Boothbay and Damariscotta. And we've seen people growing them in Saratoga Springs, NY.

I asked a friend in Maine, and she referred me to this: https://thekitchenknowhow.com/do-hydrangeas-grow-in-maine/
It probably ...
by LarsMac
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: General Music
Topic: The Princess - by Saint_
Replies: 2
Views: 2496

Re: The Princess - by Saint_

Are you referring to the colorization?
I believe that the original release was B&W
by LarsMac
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Surprising Strictly
Replies: 33
Views: 13655

Re: Surprising Strictly

Being a person with at least three left feet, I am amazed at the abilities of many of these folks.
by LarsMac
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3160
Views: 13358671

Re: What are you listening to right now

by LarsMac
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3160
Views: 13358671

Re: What are you listening to right now

spot wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:16 am


Oddly enough, I played Sha Na Na quite a lot in the 70s.

Mostly at other people's parties.
I crossed paths with them a number of times back then. They were fun to work with.
by LarsMac
Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Saint's Wellfleet, Cape Cod Trip 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 10686

Re: Saint's Wellfleet, Cape Cod Trip 2023

Very nice.
I've always wanted to go out to the Cape. The closest we have gotten is Barnstable.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
by LarsMac
Sat Oct 28, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Presidential Election of 2024
Replies: 169
Views: 82278

Re: The Presidential Election of 2024

I was surprised that Mr Pence stayed with it as long as he did.
Nearly Half the Republicans are still nosing up to Trump, and seem to resent Pence's lack of loyalty to him on January 6.
The rest want to move on to somebody else who cannot be directly implicated in the whole fiasco.
by LarsMac
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Mahabharata
Replies: 5
Views: 5841

Re: The Mahabharata




The question is, is this computer program creating a coherent set of ideas. Its output certainly generates additional comment from me when it's my turn to speak. The post has all the hallmarks of a conversation.


Hmm, I think that it is still, basically just going about the business of ...
by LarsMac
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Mahabharata
Replies: 5
Views: 5841

Re: The Mahabharata


The question is, is this computer program creating a coherent set of ideas. Its output certainly generates additional comment from me when it's my turn to speak. The post has all the hallmarks of a conversation.


Hmm, I think that it is still, basically just going about the business of ...
by LarsMac
Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: The Mahabharata
Replies: 5
Views: 5841

Re: The Mahabharata

Very interesting discussion.
Thanks for sharing.

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