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By Jeralyn, Section Blog Related
Posted on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 11:27:05 AM EST
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I'm busy at work today. Here's an open thread, all topics welcome.

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    need some cute? (5.00 / 1) (#17)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:11:34 PM EST
    Shiba Inu Puppy Cam

    (these are not mine)

    Awwwww! (5.00 / 1) (#34)
    by Zorba on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:33:01 PM EST
    Too cute!  Thanks!  I'm sitting here in Maryland looking at more snow coming down on top of last week-end's snow, feeling tired of winter (and anticipating further snow clean-up), and this cheered me up.

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    I feel your pain. (none / 0) (#36)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:35:48 PM EST
    we got about 4-6 inches last night and I didnt even blow off the driveway this morning cause it is now starting again to continue the rest of the day and all night until 1pm tomorrow for another 4-6 inches.

    this is when I really wish I had a sled for my Huskies.


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    Argh...the first flakes are starting (none / 0) (#43)
    by Anne on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:56:45 PM EST
    to fall, and I'm not sure the extra couple of days off that we're anticipating is worth all the hassle of the plowing and shoveling and eventually trying to navigate the roads.

    Have to check to see if the library is open - I need some more books if we're going to be stuck again!

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    Tell me about it (none / 0) (#50)
    by jbindc on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:19:03 PM EST
    I live in Northern Virginia.  My sister called this morning to tell me that my father passed away this morning - a total shock.  He wasn't sick or anything, just went in his sleep. But I can't get out to get home to Detroit.  Flights are canceled and I can't drive because that would put me driving through the storm.  Luckily, my sister lives in DC, so I managed to make it to her apartment so we can be together.  

    I can't imagine when we'll be able to get out.

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    So very sorry for your loss. (none / 0) (#51)
    by Angel on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:19:50 PM EST


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    sorry to hear that (none / 0) (#53)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:23:16 PM EST
    but I hope when its time I go the same way.


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    Ah jeez. So sorry. (none / 0) (#55)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:30:08 PM EST


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    Sincerest condolences... (none / 0) (#56)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:31:05 PM EST
    for your loss jb...my thoughts are with you.

    Good luck finding your way home somehow to be with the rest of your family.

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    That one's been added to my favorites. (none / 0) (#24)
    by jeffinalabama on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:15:30 PM EST
    thanks, Capt Howdy!

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    I made the mistake of posting that on (none / 0) (#26)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:17:01 PM EST
    my intercompany newsgroups and we almost brought down the system.


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    The GSD recues puppies (none / 0) (#41)
    by nycstray on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:48:53 PM EST
    grunt a lot :)

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    miss him yet (5.00 / 1) (#25)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:15:54 PM EST
    um, no

    It was hard but I didn't hit your link. (none / 0) (#47)
    by Angel on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:02:58 PM EST
    Didn't want to ruin my day.  I think I know what you're talking about, though.  And, no, I don't miss him either.  Never will.  Glad he's gone.  He needs to be prosecuted for war crimes and other crimes he committed against this country.  Ditto his vp.  

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    probably wise (none / 0) (#52)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:22:05 PM EST
    just looking at his stupid overbearing face made me queasy.

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    Got the Magical Mexico Tour... (none / 0) (#1)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 11:51:54 AM EST
    all locked up...NY to Guadalajara to Isla Mujeres to Veracruz to Guadalajara to NY over 12 days...thanks for all those who offered advice and especially Cream City for the Isla Mujeres reco.  Any must sees you guys know of, help a brother out.

    6 more weeks and I'm outta Dodge baby!  If I never come back, either by choice or TSA abduction, it was nice chillin' with y'all:)

    Gracias a todo mi amigos.... (5.00 / 1) (#28)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:20:14 PM EST
    it's not all fun and games though...I'm on assignment scouting the latest airport security measures, exclusive for my TL homies.

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    Good for you... (none / 0) (#2)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:02:21 PM EST
    ...lover boy!  We'll probably be down in Old Mexico about the same time.  Only I'm in and out--just 4 days.  Still it will nice to soak up some sun.  Rumor has it we'll probably be rubbing elbows with the Hollywood elite too.

    Did you see the tuneage link I left you in the Super Bowl post?  This Monday at the Roseland...

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    Oops... (none / 0) (#9)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:32:34 PM EST
    ...I guess the TCV NYC show was last night.

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    Saw linkage de musica... (none / 0) (#18)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:12:16 PM EST
    waiting to get home with sound...I'll holler at you but if its got your blessing I'm sure it rocks...I'm on concert lockdown though saving every nickel!

    Glad to hear you're headed south too my man...Denver is on the list ya know, when I'll get there I haven't a clue!

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    Would you be open (none / 0) (#3)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:04:53 PM EST
    to a new pair of shoes for the trip, with 'special heels'? :)

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    Not on your life... (none / 0) (#22)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:13:38 PM EST
    I got nothing against fast money or good dope...but the fear of them cages trumps 'em both.

    Find another mule...this a$$ likes freedom:)

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    Somebody tried to get (none / 0) (#29)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:22:47 PM EST
    me to do that once, way back in the day.

    A complete stranger, about five minutes after I got into Brownsville, Texas. I felt like laughing right in his face, if it weren't for the fact that he looked like the kind of guy who might slit his own grandmothers throat in her sleep.

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    No Internet in Mexican jails, Kdog... (none / 0) (#30)
    by jeffinalabama on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:26:17 PM EST
    even if you pay for luxury accomodations!

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    In Mexican jails (none / 0) (#33)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:30:50 PM EST
    the internet is the thing they hang you from the ceiling in.

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    Sounds like... (none / 0) (#32)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:29:24 PM EST
    a sting...think it was a narc?

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    Who knows? (none / 0) (#35)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:34:01 PM EST
    the guy practically left a 'slime field' in his wake, though.

    Mama didnt raise no fool.

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    "Slime Field"... (none / 0) (#38)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:39:53 PM EST
    sounds like a narc:)

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    When you make a couple (none / 0) (#40)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:47:41 PM EST
    of decent wisecracks and they dont even crack a slight smile and then they give you that thousand-yard-stare, as if they're already picturing oblivion (for you), it's always a very bad sign.

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    Try a habanero pepper (none / 0) (#5)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:16:31 PM EST
    You can eat them like apples.

    Just kidding.  Do not try it.

    To quote Viv Savage from SPINAL TAP: "Have a good time, all the time. That's my philosphy, Marty."

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    Habaneros (none / 0) (#7)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:25:24 PM EST
    Great for shock 'n awe, but there's no good exit strategy for 'em.

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    tip (none / 0) (#16)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:06:09 PM EST
    use gloves. i discovered this the painful way, on very, um, sensitive parts of my body, after making jerk chicken for my wife early in our relationship.

    very funny, tho. i was literally laughing and crying at the same time.

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    I had the same experience (none / 0) (#19)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:12:23 PM EST
    a couple of times.

    It's a Buddy Holly - not fade away, sort of 'irritation' experience.

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    Good for you... (none / 0) (#6)
    by desertswine on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:18:37 PM EST
    send us some sunshine.

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    The Yucatan is one of my favorite places. (none / 0) (#10)
    by sarcastic unnamed one on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:33:20 PM EST
    Savor each moment!

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    Good advice (none / 0) (#48)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:13:27 PM EST
    anywhere. But especially there.

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    I've never been to Mexico... (none / 0) (#12)
    by vml68 on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:49:15 PM EST
    Isla Mujeres sounds wonderful. Treat the lucky lady well....no cheap liquor under dank bridges, please!!

    The spousal equivalent and I are probably going to end up relocating to Bermuda for a while.

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    I'm hearing good things all over... (none / 0) (#27)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:17:32 PM EST
    and it was a heckuva lot easier to get to from GDL than Belize.

    This resort I found looks like its built on little more than a sandbar accesible by footbridge from La Isla...I can't farkin' wait.  Mas tequila por favor!

    Bermuda is super nice if a little pricey...Horseshoe Beach Bermuda is where the fam spread papa dog's ashes...sick spot...enjoy!

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    If and when we get down there... (none / 0) (#42)
    by vml68 on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:56:11 PM EST
    I will be sure to pay my respects to papa kdog.

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    If you see a Lebanese-looking... (5.00 / 1) (#46)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:02:04 PM EST
    ghost that appears to be holding a bottle of Michelob...thats him:)

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    Sounds heavenly! (none / 0) (#13)
    by ruffian on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:50:47 PM EST
    Happy travels to you and lady k!

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    I'm teaching ESL in my spare time, and (none / 0) (#20)
    by jeffinalabama on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:13:05 PM EST
    one of my students is from Guadalajara. I'll ask her. I might see her tonoght, or it mightbe tomorrow night, but I'll ask. Supposed to be spectacular, the anthropology museum for instance. Guadalajara is the birthplace of Mariachi music, too!

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    Mariachi... (none / 0) (#37)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:38:47 PM EST
    and Jalisco state is the birthplace of tequila...I hear the top sh*t makes Patron look like arse...can't wait to be the judge of that.

    I'm gonna give M-Tracy a run for her tequila drankin' money:)

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    dont see any snow in your travel plans (none / 0) (#23)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:13:44 PM EST
    Im jealous.

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    Isla Mujeres (none / 0) (#39)
    by MKS on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:46:42 PM EST
    is wonderful....There is a big hotel at the northern point that has some nasty surf....Renting a motorscooter would be worth it....

    If you're crossing the Yucatan,  colonial Merida is nice....And there are ruins galore....Tulum just across from Cozumel is among the most beautiful spots in Mexico...White sand with the ruins--an old Mayan fortress--overlooking the turquois water.

    Chichen Itza and Uzmal are close to Merida...and worth the trip....

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    Chichen Itza... (none / 0) (#44)
    by kdog on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:56:58 PM EST
    was on the list...we're flying to Veracruz though...wish I could take a month and do the road trip thang and see it all.

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    Post-Partisan Depression (none / 0) (#4)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:13:46 PM EST
    At the national prayer breakfast Thursday, Obama quoted John F. Kennedy's line, "Civility is not a sign of weakness." Columnist Charles Blow, in Saturday's New York Times, hit that one out of the park: "Maybe not, but servility is."

    A withering rejoinder, no doubt (none / 0) (#8)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:32:31 PM EST
    Now, if only a few people with leverage at Pravda could muster the fortitude to present a Pentagon Papers-like forensic deconstruction of what's at the root of all the Democratic triangulating, that would be a great next step.

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    too-shay (none / 0) (#14)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:56:45 PM EST
    izvestia has a crappy sports page, too.

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    Not meant as too-shay (none / 0) (#15)
    by jondee on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:05:23 PM EST
    more like an addendum, based on my ongoing problem with these societal voices of authority to go only up to certain safe boundry in their analysis and never over.

    Other than the (rare, semi-buried) Bill Grieder column.

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    a hit, a most palpable hit (none / 0) (#21)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:13:07 PM EST
    on the paper, that is. i knew your aim was true.

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    My other favorite line from (none / 0) (#11)
    by vml68 on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 12:38:00 PM EST
    the article...
    a New York Times story quoted a senior Democratic aide comparing the Obama administration to a dithering driver in a traffic rotary unable to decide which road to take. "We're still going around the circle," said the aide. "At some point, you run out of gas."


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    Letterman, Leno, Oprah together (none / 0) (#31)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:26:17 PM EST
    Spoof Super Bowl commercial for The Late Show.

    still (none / 0) (#45)
    by Capt Howdy on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 01:58:28 PM EST
    it would have been funnier with Conan

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    Not a spoof (none / 0) (#49)
    by jbindc on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:16:29 PM EST
    I saw that commercial during the game.  Heard later that Jay Leno had to sneak into Letterman'' studio and even wore a disguise (fake mustache and all) to get in!

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    i stand, or sit, corrected (none / 0) (#54)
    by Dadler on Tue Feb 09, 2010 at 02:25:59 PM EST
    hat tip

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