Still got Nothing, Or Mayhaps too Much.

A number of things have conspired in any number of attempts to conjure up a Sadly worthy jeremiad over about the last four or five months. and there were many things that came like a flood of fodder during that time, starting near-abouts with Ferguson and the dead kid left in the street for four hours.

Some shit just knocks the wind out of you and being hit by a fusillade of hatred, naked racism and bullshit can on the right days get to even the most tightly girded of us.

Personally, there was the job I had to get out of lest I appear before a judge on assault charges, some rather uncomfortable issues with my health which stole time, vim and vigor. The laptop went down (more accurately the power supply went down and with a battery life measured in minutes…we are in brick territory.) Thank the FSM that I know how to use a soldering iron.

So the good news is that Lappie™ is back in business after a six week hiatus. My body seems to be gaining strength after a month of pain. While I am not sure where next months rent is going to come I figure I can manage a patron. The return of JP is of great solace as well.

Yesterday, I was cleaning/straightening up my room and ran across my beloved Nexus 7 which I had given up for a brick over a year ago. For shits and grins I thought I might plug it in and attempt to charge the beast. I honestly had no hope whatsoever given previous attempts, but 20 minutes later I caught the google bootup screen out of the corner of my eye and was like “You’re fucking kidding me.” I had to make sure that I left it alone for at least an hour as I went about my business (this was hard).

Happy to say that after 5 software updates the Nexus is humming along with the latest version of Android and I am a happy camper. I am going to take this as a sign that things are beginning to turn in this holler. If the Opinel and Swedish fire steel make an appearance all the better.

Sometimes it is the little things…

 

Comments: 81

 
 
 

Provider;

Give me PM address?

 
 

soooo…i was tooling around the internet and settled on charlie pierce and was much amused/chagringed as always when reading about how the twatwaffles at fox news once again totally misunderstood pop culture and are now (just now?) anti-musician thanks to the boss singing ‘fortunate son’ at the vet’s day concert aired on hbo…this led me to alicublog which had an excellent take-down as well, and as some of you have already commented there, this is old news…but seriously, wtf? what does it say about our country and our culture that these idiots willfully misinterpret, misunderstand and outright lie on a consistent basis, yet are believed and encouraged by zillions…it makes one weep…

 
 

oh, yeah…and then i was brought back to the good times, good times of our own infestation with the trolly slapfight sisters…

 
 

Fox obviously chooses not to remember Saint Reagan using the equally anti-war “Born in the USA” as a campaign song.

 
 

Fox obviously chooses not to remember Saint Reagan using the equally anti-war “Born in the USA” as a campaign song.

fox obviously chooses not to remember a LOT of things…lol

 
 

I love that the Boss made St. Ronnie stop using his song.

 
 

My schedule for most of this month:

9:00 PM – Show for flight from Philly to MEM

Midnight – Arrive in MEM. Wait 15 minutes for crew stairs and bus.

12:15 AM Arrive at Operations.

12:30 AM – 1:45 AM Take a nap in sleep room.

1:45 AM – Attempt to will body back to life. Drink coffee.

2:05 AM – Show for flight back to Philly.

3:30 AM – Fly back to Philly. Drink more coffee.

6:30 AM – Arrive in Philly.

7:45 AM – 11:45 AM Sleep in hotel because I can’t seem to fucking sleep past noon no matter how tired I am. Wake up feeling like I’ve been stomped by bikers.

2:00 PM – Workout on treadmill. Remark on how it’s an apt metaphor for my career.

5:00 PM – Dinner.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Try to take a nap.

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Get ready for work.

Rinse, lather, repeat……

 
 

7:45 AM – 11:45 AM Sleep in hotel because I can’t seem to fucking sleep past noon no matter how tired I am. Wake up feeling like I’ve been stomped by bikers.

imagine how the chickens feel…

 
 

Sleep in hotel because I can’t seem to fucking sleep past noon no matter how tired I am.

Have you tried off-label use of Nyquil?

 
 

the twatwaffles at fox news once again totally misunderstood pop culture and are now (just now?) anti-musician thanks to the boss singing ‘fortunate son’ at the vet’s day concert aired on hbo

I suppose all those senators’ sons in combat brigades were wholly offended. There are millions of them over there, ya know.

 
 

Have you tried off-label use of Nyquil?

That gets tricky if I’m going to fly later. The FAA might take issue. Same with Tylenol PM etc.

I’ve tried melatonin but it gives me even crazier dreams that I normally have.

 
 

That gets tricky if I’m going to fly later.

There are other off-label substances that will assist with that problem.

 
 

tsam!!!

 
 

What? I’m just trying to help!

 
 

tsam, dear,maybe she’s just glad to see you. Like I am.

 
 

tsam, dear,maybe she’s just glad to see you. Like I am.

indeed…if i was scolding you i would have used my mom voice and said TSAM!!!

 
 

Being transportation workers we get tapped for random drug testing.

My name seems to come up far more often than a truly random sample would suggest.

If I was ever involved in an “incident” with an aircraft the first thing they would do is take blood and urine samples to see if we were on anything.

 
 

tsam, dear,maybe she’s just glad to see you. Like I am.

Glad to see you all too!

 
 

My name seems to come up far more often than a truly random sample would suggest.

That’s odd. Not a statistical anomaly? Maybe the bloodshot eyes from not sleeping makes you look stoned.

 
 

I GOT YER TOO FAST, FYWP!

Just the latest photos and micro-commentary thereon.
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Big Bad Bald Bastard
 

Good to see a “state of the bloggerhood” post. I got through October, my hell-month at work. Saturdays are still a wash from a social perspective- work until 4AM, sleep three hours, teach from 9:30AM to 12:30PM, with randori (sparring) between kids’ classes, then back at work by 5PM. Starting this week, I probably won’t see another human co-worker all weekend, but Fred and Ginger will keep me company. I’m looking forward to a nice, quiet winter, busy Saturdays notwithstanding.

 
 

Handyman goob for the motel suggested I pull her into the room, overnight. “Maybe not, but thanks for the suggestion!”

lol…glad you can laff…

I fear not being able to find a nearby Dollar Gen for my travel needs.

we have just been getting accustomed to the ‘joys’ of $ general…i’ve been working with our c of c to promote it as a ‘mall of america stay and shop experience, but not quite’…

 
 

My name seems to come up far more often than a truly random sample would suggest.

i just learned that i am subject to random drug testing 🙁 i have nothing to do with patients nor the general workings of the hospital, but there it is…i also have to learn how to don and doff protective gear in case we have a serious outbreak of ebola…if the entire hospital is down to relying on me for help in a crisis…things likely aren’t going to end well anyway…

 
 

Proof that there is no racism in America.

Read the comments. They’re a delight.

 
 

Read the comments. They’re a delight.

I read the comments. [whimper]

Never read the comments.
Never read the comments.
Never read the comments.

 
 

I read the comments to keep myself aware of just how bad it can get.

 
 

lol…glad you can laff…

Scooters and motorcycles are exempt from most states’ air quality testing (certainly they are in TN). That said, Honda being Honda, the PCX’s emissions are probably only slightly above a Tesla, so… derp, again!
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Read the comments. They’re a delight.

i was actually pleasantly surprised that there were only 12 comments and that they aren’t all incredibly heinous…i am more confused by the nonsensical sentiments of most of them and have no idea what some of the commentators are trying to say. i must also admit that ‘niqqer’ is a fun word to say…must be said with an old school british accent, tho…

 
 

i must also admit that ‘niqqer’ is a fun word to say…must be said with an old school british accent, tho…

Knickers IS the singular, innit? Like “pants”?

Some of you missed it. Some of you almost missed it. Don’t you miss it!
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NOBUDY IS SAFE FROM NIqqERS BECUZ UM SUMTIN

 
 

I just got my December schedule and I’d best describe it as “Tour America by 757 Freighter”. Our December schedules tend to get weird because of peak season but I’ve never seen one like this.

If any Sadlies want to meet up let me know. I very rarely get to Portland or Spokane these days.

5 Dec – Billings
6-8 Dec – Portland OR
9 Dec – San Antonio
10 Dec – Forth Worth
11 Dec – Salt Lake City
12 Dec – Dallas

17 Dec – Salt Lake City
18-19 Dec – Oakland
20 Dec – Spokane
21-24 Dec – Harrisburg PA

25 Dec – Try to make my way home from Memphis somehow. Normally I’d jump-seat on one of our jets but we don’t fly on the 25th. I get dumped off in Memphis late on the 24th.

 
 

Major, just wondering.Do you ever get sick of it? I mean, I know your trade is flying aeroplanes, but does the “kick” of doing a good job well ever wear off? Aren’t there times when you think : Ah, screw this, I can get an office job and stay at home like a person.

 
 

Do I ever get sick of it?

Great question. There are certainly nights when I wonder “Why am I doing this when I could be at home sleeping in my own bed right now?”

If I manage to do this until the mandatory retirement age of 65, I will spend roughly 6 of the next 12 years in hotel rooms.

The good part is, when I’m home my time is my own. I don’t have to bring work home with me. I’m off roughly 12-15 days a month and those days are all mine.

Then there’s the pay. I was making roughly $80K when I worked in IT. Good money but I worked pretty hard to get it. And face it, how many 52-year-old programmers do you know? Guys my age tend to get bumped out of that industry.

In make, well, a lot more than $80K in this job plus a benefits package few tech companies could touch. So for all its drawbacks I’m sticking with it.

 
The Dark God of Time
 

This is for you, Major. Live long and prosper.

 
 

I made it… many hours ago. Catching up with the fam, and my nephew, who I will call “Unca Jun’,” will give me no peace. He’s in 1st grade.
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so you’re saying “go ahead kg keep ordering shit on amazon, there are a lot of people getting paid down the line when your shit arrives in mint condition at the door”

 
 

We’d be delighted to have a beer or twenty with you, Major. Or have you over for dinner. Teh Ho is working that Saturday, probably, but I’m always free. Depending on when you’re around, I can show you the best of our famous food carts.

 
 

Sounds good Pup. I’ll let you know when it gets a little closer.

 
Big Bad Bald Bastard
 

We’d be delighted to have a beer or twenty with you, Major. Or have you over for dinner.

That sounds like a great plan, gents!

Depending on when you’re around, I can show you the best of our famous food carts.

Last time the good Major was in NYC, we ate at the Smorgasburg. It was a great culinary destination.

 
 

I dunno, “food carts” sounds awfully thirdundeveloped world.

When are you getting some infrastructure up there?

 
 

gee-dang it! someday i will get to meet the major…i hope. in other news, i am losing my 1200 mile buffer zone…mi madre is moving back to the tundra permanently…on the upside, i will never have to go to mesa again, so there’s that…

 
 

So, took a week vacation, then took an unplanned week off due to modern medicine, and Imma back at work.

Think I preferred the DVT. Bbplffrtt.

JP, best stuff from here.

bbkf, encourage her to go old school, soddie cabin w/o electricity, phone, or attachment to roads.

 
 

Remind me again when Spokane gets close!

 
 

bbkf, encourage her to go old school, soddie cabin w/o electricity, phone, or attachment to roads.

haha…it would probably end in a blood bath that would make lizzie borden and the donner party look like a picnic…also, too…how would they be able to watch fox news? or is there some sort of wingnut wavelength whereby it’s always on all the time in their molars?

 
 

Remind me again when Spokane gets close!

Will do. It’s been a long time since I’ve been there.

 
 

M. Bouffant can’t contain his jealousy. We got yer infrastructure right here, pal.

 
 

Hey, we have food trucks.

No sedan chairs any more either.

 
 

Solyndra!

OH FYWP. Once a day is far from “too quickly” for FSM sake

 
 

Climate change in motion

This is a fantastic video.

 
 

The fact is, where is your gloable warming now liberals? Support of Obamacare and voting down a job creating pipeline is why the Senate must be impealed.

 
 

The Senate should indeed be impealed (good & hard) or perhaps impaled, or something, damnit, just not for your silly reasons.

 
 

dammit…did we mis-place the gloable warming again? who’s turn was it to watch the gloable warming?

 
 

Rary Guppert spotted in the wild.

http://crooksandliars.com/2014/11/arkansas-church-says-it-welcomes-all-gets

WTF is a scholiast?

 
 

Yes, I know that scholiast is a word, and not cromulent at all. It is highly doubtful that goober knows it. Was he trying for socialist maybe?

 
 

See, once you let in the scholiasts, the next thing you know, you’ll be over run by the glossarists, the paraphrasts, the metaphrasts and, God forbid, the prolocutors!!!

 
 

How much of a rage hound do you gotta be to write that note and shoot out windows?

It scares the goddamn daylights out of me to know that shits like that live among us.

 
 

FYWP. Time sensitive post in queue.

 
 

Nevermind, there it is. And yes, I guess I am posting too quickly.

 
 

See, once you let in the scholiasts, the next thing you know, you’ll be over run by the glossarists, the paraphrasts, the metaphrasts and, God forbid, the prolocutors!!!

its the exegesists that really scare me…

also, too…i b’lieve i just heard my raydio say that mr. bobby jindal just said obama is having a ‘tantrum’…

 
 

I don’t much mind the prolocutors. t’s the fucking ignorant-ass amateur locutors that get to me. . And dont’ even get me started on that Borg locutor…

 
 

Just a reminder, we can’t wait.

we talked about that this morning on our radio program…oddly enough, one of your listeners sent in some supplemental material about world toilet day…methinks we may be getting through to them!!!

 
 

The fact is, liberals are so insipidly moronic and incapable of rational thinking, that they are unable to actually debate the intellectual merits of conservative positions. Seeing as this is the case, the only, and I mean the only resort they have left is to try to attack the character of the conservatives they are debating. This despite the fact that we all know liberals are degenerate, homosexual, lying, atheistical, thieving, embezzling, drunk, stoned, whore-mongering, unpratiotic dead-heads. Where in the hell do they get the hutzpah to challenge the morality and character of conservatives? I mean really, it’s the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of, beside the fact that liberals exist in the first place.

 
 

Gary, it’s chutzpah – guttural first consonant. You’re welcome.

 
 

I don’t think fake Gary was ever funny, and this clearly isn’t real Gary. The sentences are too long, he’s using multi-syllabic words and there’s only two misspellings. D-

 
 

And dont’ even get me started on that Borg locutor…

LocuTUS of Borg. Sheesh.

 
Big Bad Bald Bastard
 

Ya know, WordPress needs to be nuked from orbit.

 
 

The fact is, with his speach last night, Obama has revealed himself even to the Obots and leaches and takers who support him as the ultimate dictator who will force the Republican Patriots to stay their hands in saving USA from distruction by the hoards of alien invasion.

 
 

Fake Gary, who isn’t have as funny as he thinks he is, have you ever been to a civil war cemetery?If you think a coup d’etat could get rid of Obama without lighting off a civil war, you’re an idiot. Go to Arlington National cemetery and start counting. That’s what you’re cheering for. Civil war. Hundreds of thousands of dead Americans, probably millions once you account for population increase. If we have the civil war you fap to every night, every abandoned strip mall in the US could be ripped up and replaced by a new civil war cemetery. Ever been to a funeral? Ever lost someone you love? Can you imagine pretty much every family in the US having to bury a loved one or two or more in the next year? You’re cheering for the end of the fucking world. If you think a full on second civil war wouldn’t go nuclear, you’re an idiot. So, if you’re really Gary, you are a fucking idiot. And if you are a fake Gary, I submit that what you are doing is bad and you should feel bad.

 
 

I guess we need a second civil war so that we can join the ranks of failed states like that much quicker.

Unless you think seeing most of our infrastructure destroyed is the path to prosperity.

 
 

The fact is, SHUT THE FUCK UP

 
 

The ‘GTFO’ attitude towards immigration is stupid as hell. This country ought to be able to put them to work in a productive fashion. If we can’t do a goddamn thing to prevent global warming, we should at least be getting ready to resettle every American that lives within 5 or 10 feet of sea level. We certainly don’t have a spot to put 15 or 20 million internal refugees, plus however many come here from abroad when their own homes are sunk. Conservatives not only insist we steer straight for the cliff, and punch the gas pedal, they also have to make sure nobody’s wearing seat belts.

 
 

just watched the daughter have a procedure on her ingrown toenails…i may be shuddering for the rest of the night…she’s a trouper, though…

 
 

Sometimes life is like a Fellini movie.

[WARNING: Contains animal parts & probably rodent feces!]

 
Big Bad Bald Bastard
 

Sometimes life is like a Fellini movie.

You’re lucky its eye-lasers didn’t fry you to a crisp.

 
 

My neighbor, who was a bit of a “new age” type, used to get upset when her cat killed something.

I’d say “Shay, let’s examine this animal of yours. Keen senses, powerful muscles, sharp claws, fangs. All kinds of speed and agility. You couldn’t design a more perfect killing machine. What did you expect it to do?”

 
 

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