Small Talk: Out of Genoa

[peacheslatour]

7 hours ago, boes said:

Jewel21, you already know this, but just let me chime in to say your uncle is a douchecanoe of the first order, and Bravo to you for standing up for yourself and your grandfather.

THIS.

[Cupid Stunt]

7 hours ago, boes said:

Jewel21, you already know this, but just let me chime in to say your uncle is a douchecanoe of the first order, and Bravo to you for standing up for yourself and your grandfather.

13 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

THIS.

 

Ditto.

You uncle is the Royal FUBAR of Douchecanoes. On the other hand, your cousin is a dolt.

If your cousin won't wear a mask with your grandfather, make sure your grandfather wears a mask and keeps six feet away from her. Once your cousin has left left, clean and disinfect the area, and have your grandfather wash up.

Sadly, your cousin and uncle have little concern for your grandfather's health or the safety of others, so you must be vigilant to protect him and yourself.

I am sorry you're in this position with your family. Whatever their reasons are (lazy, selfish, greedy, ignorant, pigheaded, vindictive, etc) isn't important. What is important is keeping you and your grandfather safe and healthy.

Carry on, jewel.

[jewel21]

Thank you, everyone. Douchecanoe is currently sitting next to grandpa without a mask and I am in my room avoiding his ass.

[Cupid Stunt]

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Edited May 8, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

I've been sent on a mission: 

Corporate had a slew of radio station licenses transferred from a media corporation (who will remain nameless) in desperate need of cash; they had no operations plan for an economic catastrophe like a pandemic. I spent the day directing my station managers in the take over, changing music lists and bringing on new talent to introduce the new moderately insane regime to listeners. I hired a media company to manage incoming calls and online traffic until we have the new stations on our system; the techs are wetting their pants in joy for a large project and are working overtime.

I sent Emails to radio talent I've wanted to hire, but didn't have the right programming for them; I got 12 positive responses, 4 on the fence, hired 5 and off to HR they will go. I contacted my favorite broadcasting schools, asking for resumes and demo tapes -- From what I've heard so far I'm going to need a new roster of radio talent.

Advertising is buying billboards/posters/print/internet ads on the new regime (starting today), and is all over their customer list. Making calls, doing deals, lying through their teeth … Goddess Kali guide them to the land of milk and honey … Bless their craven little hearts, they are so excited!

I'll be interviewing the old employees Saturday and Sunday to decide if we'll be keeping them on. By Monday, discussing with my managers,  I should have a working list of how many people need hiring.

Busy, busy, busy ...

[jewel21]

Well I did read the message but didn't bother to respond.

It said what I thought it would. Grandma would be disappointed in me. I am an adult still living with my grandfather. I may be doing slightly more now around the house due to covid-19 but what have I done for him in the 20 years I lived with him. 

He always treated me right. I'm the one who changed. I only care about myself and am incapable of love because that is how my mom raised me.

Also, not only did he sit next to gramps, he stayed for lunch and left the dishes in the sink because he can't be bothered to wash a plate. 

 

[Cupid Stunt]

11 hours ago, jewel21 said:

Well I did read the message but didn't bother to respond.

It said what I thought it would. Grandma would be disappointed in me. I am an adult still living with my grandfather. I may be doing slightly more now around the house due to covid-19 but what have I done for him in the 20 years I lived with him. 

He always treated me right. I'm the one who changed. I only care about myself and am incapable of love because that is how my mom raised me.

Also, not only did he sit next to gramps, he stayed for lunch and left the dishes in the sink because he can't be bothered to wash a plate. 

 

I would guess this is the expected response from your uncle when confronted with bad manners or selfish behavior on his part. It's his go-it reaction -- Brush aside his offense, loudly announces his small charitable acts, and shines a brighter light on your insecurities and failures. The reason he manipulates you (and I suspect everyone else) is because he knows it works. He's treating the house as if the property is already in his possession, and using your grandfather's good will as if it doesn't matter how rude and abusively he behaves.

It's easy for me to say ignore your uncle's emotional manipulation for future personal gain, but your main concern is for your grandfather's health. Explain and demonstrate clean practices at home to protect your grandfather. And try to keep your antipathy toward your uncle's attitude and behavior to a minimum. The only person you can control is yourself. By being civil and not taking the bait when he deliberately antagonizes you will upset him more. He will escalate, and you should remove yourself without response. 

Know your uncle will continue to push your buttons and ladle on the guilt; it is his only tool to control you. Protect and care for your grandfather first.

Edited May 9, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

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BINGO!

 

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[Cupid Stunt]

It was an illuminating day.

Little Richard, Flamboyant Wild Man of Rock ’n’ Roll, Dies at 87

The Little Richard section starts at 51:00 -- "I can't look no better than that."

 Because of my Rock and Roll idol's death, I asked the 20 of the 24 interviewees, that showed up, about their favorite Little Richard song. Twelve had never heard of Little Richard.

 

<sigh>  I feel so old sometimes.

 

 

[lovemesomejoolery]

@boes - how is your best friend doing?  Still recovering nicely, I hope!

[bannana]

6 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said:

 Because of my Rock and Roll idol's death, I asked the 20 of the 24 interviewees, that showed up, about their favorite Little Richard song. Twelve had never heard of Little Richard.

<sigh>  I feel so old sometimes.

@Cupid Stunt, my sympathies on Little Richard's death.  When David Bowie died, I unexpectedly grieved more than when my father died (!).

But, if 8 interviewees had heard of Little Richard, that is kind of huge. More than I would have expected.

[bannana]

For years, there was that rose themed afghan in Sharon's cottage.  Sort of draped over the sofa and then later over the railing near the door.  Then it went to Messa's teeny apt.  Then they broke up.  I was legit more worried about the afghan than their relationship.  And I don't think we have seen it since. 

[Cupid Stunt]

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children. -- William Makepeace Thackeray

 

 

 

 

Edited May 10, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

4 hours ago, bannana said:

@Cupid Stunt, my sympathies on Little Richard's death.  When David Bowie died, I unexpectedly grieved more than when my father died (!).

But, if 8 interviewees had heard of Little Richard, that is kind of huge. More than I would have expected.

(((Bannana)))

Mr.Stunt hosted a Alley Movie Night for the quarantined family and neighbors last night. I arrived mid-movie -- Purple Rain -- turned around and started ugly crying. Melting mascara, runny nose and no Kleenex; the whole megillah.

I realize Prince has been dead 4 years (April 21, 2016), but it's as if every death, every loss, every wound, every failure is simmering under the surface of our Coronavirus daze/days. We're forced to mourn at a distance, not be able to attend and comfort people who are grieving, yearn for physical and personal contact of family and friends, to socialize with strangers on the street and shops without the cautions of infection.  

<sigh>

[boes]

11 hours ago, lovemesomejoolery said:

@boes - how is your best friend doing?  Still recovering nicely, I hope!

She's doing really well, thanks for asking!  I'll call her in a few and get her movie review from whatever she watched last night.  I can tell she's getting better because her reviews are getting harsher, lol.

Coinciding with her recovery, food delivery in San Francisco has gotten much better as well.  San Francisco has become a one-horse town for grocery shopping, at least for people needing to watch their money and needing home delivery.  Safeway is pretty much the only option within those parameters and for the first month, inventory was spotty and delivery difficult.  That's smoothed out, as has meal delivery to the elderly and those who need it.  

So that's also made Sheila's life easier.  

Thank you so much for asking, lovemesomejoolery.  How are you doing?

Happy Mother's Day to you all!

Gotta love Mom's home cookin!

[Cupid Stunt]

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-- I'm born again. There's green grass on the field ...

Edited May 10, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[lovemesomejoolery]

2 hours ago, boes said:

She's doing really well, thanks for asking!  I'll call her in a few and get her movie review from whatever she watched last night.  I can tell she's getting better because her reviews are getting harsher, lol.

Coinciding with her recovery, food delivery in San Francisco has gotten much better as well.  San Francisco has become a one-horse town for grocery shopping, at least for people needing to watch their money and needing home delivery.  Safeway is pretty much the only option within those parameters and for the first month, inventory was spotty and delivery difficult.  That's smoothed out, as has meal delivery to the elderly and those who need it.  

So that's also made Sheila's life easier.  

Thank you so much for asking, lovemesomejoolery.  How are you doing?

Happy Mother's Day to you all!

Gotta love Mom's home cookin!

So glad Sheila is doing well.  I'm hanging in there, too, although woke up today with outside temperatures like it was December.  It's supposed to warm up to 60-ish degrees, so I supposed I'll go out and weed some more int he garden.

Hope all of you have a wonderful day! 

[pearlite]

And then there's the enchantment of Mother's Day in Toronto.

 

Actually, it sort of came and went, but compared to last Sunday with 21C...

[jewel21]

I don't know what y'all are fighting about. I stole that lamp years ago. It's sitting on my nightstand, heh. 

[peacheslatour]

36 minutes ago, jewel21 said:

I don't know what y'all are fighting about. I stole that lamp years ago. It's sitting on my nightstand, heh. 

Sharon borrowed money from me years ago. I have a lien on that cottage and everything in it. Neener.

[jewel21]

I've developed a twitch in my left eye.

[boes]

14 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

Sharon borrowed money from me years ago. I have a lien on that cottage and everything in it. Neener.

Well, all I can say is THANK GOD Nick is no longer in it.  

There's not a rummage sale in the world that would take him and he's not recyclable.

[peacheslatour]

2 minutes ago, boes said:

Well, all I can say is THANK GOD Nick is no longer in it.  

There's not a rummage sale in the world that would take him and he's not recyclable.

Yeah, if he were still there I'd be in a deep hole. I'd never get any kind of ROI.

[peacheslatour]

11 minutes ago, jewel21 said:

I've developed a twitch in my left eye.

I had one all day yesterday. I'm turning into Dr. Evil.

[Snaporaz]

Happy Mother's Day to all you Preverted moms of human or four-legged or feathered children!  💗🌷🐾  I hope you all had a wonderful day.

I think BBC America stole your tradition, peaches.  They showed The Birds and Psycho this afternoon!

[bannana]

Apropos of nothing, I started watching this Spanish series called Toy Boy.  Because I had been watching some heavy Netflix series, most recently Black Spot.  So I thought Toy Boy could be a fun palate cleanser.

Which it was.  It is pretty much a Spanish prime time soap opera, set in Costa del Sol.  It revolves around a couple of wealthy families and a male stripper and his female lawyer.  There is A LOT of eye candy featuring the group of male strippers and their performances at a club owned by one of them.

But it also gets dark in some ways, and has some twisty turny things that happen before the series is over.

I really enjoyed it and wanted to recommend it!

[Cupid Stunt]

A man wear a face mark as he fishes near docked oil drilling platforms, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Port Aransas, Texas. Texas' stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic have expired and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has eased restrictions on many businesses, churches, state parks and beaches. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mother's Day: Honoring moms for their pandemic roles

 

For better or worse, in quarantine

 

FDR and the re-creation of America

 

Only Nineties Kids Will Remember the Way Things Used to Be

 

Virus hospitalization is new barrier to military enlistment

 

Triple drug therapy helps coronavirus patients recover more quickly, study finds

 

Another example of 'The Simpsons' predicting future

 

How Pandemics End

 

‘Fear kills:’ WWII vets recall war, reject panic over virus -- Related: No, the Covid Fight Isn’t Like WWII And That’s Bad News -- Everyone’s favorite comparison should leave us pessimistic.

 

Up to 43m Americans could lose health insurance amid pandemic, report says -- Prior to pandemic, 160 million got insurance through their job – but up to 7 million are unlikely to find new plans, say researchers

 

'It’s going to be a big, gigantic, gargantuan fight' -- Lobbyists for multiple industries are gearing up to claim a slice of the next, and possibly last, trillion-dollar relief pie.

 

'It's the economy, stupid' all over again

 

Life in a pandemic: job cuts, Peloton sales, homemade bread

 

Mary Washington, 73, speaks through a window to her daughter, Courtney Crosby and grandchild Sydney Crosby for a Mother's Day celebration at Provident Village at Creekside senior living on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Smyrna, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Undetected: Lack of access to testing among minorities keeps virus alive -- Related: Questions of Bias in Covid-19 Treatment Add to the Mourning for Black Families

 

Coronavirus complicates safety for families living together

 

Influential coronavirus model projects 137,000 U.S. deaths by August -- Related: Projections show California coronavirus cases and deaths rising more than expected

 

Leaders balance optimism with threat of second virus wave

 

Doctors keep discovering new ways the coronavirus attacks the body

 

Tests show UVC lamps could light the way in virus fight

 

Workers infected after Utah County businesses ignored rules -- Related: Cops: McDonald’s mask scofflaw breaks window, steals panties

 

Amid pandemic, the world’s working poor hustle to survive -- Related: Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety nets

 

Thai elephants, out of work due to coronavirus, trudge home

 

China's Wuhan reports first virus infection in over a month

 

Virus surge in Brazil brings a coffin shortage, morgue chaos -- Related: Colombian company creates bed that can double as coffin

 

In this Friday, May 1, 2020, photo, violist Brooke Mead poses for a photograph in Philadelphia. Devastated by the cancellation of her graduate recital because of coronavirus concerns, Mead was invited to perform instead on the Philadelphia Orchestra’s live webcast. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A big-city orchestra salvages a student’s canceled recital

 

Shutdown of tribal casinos deals blow to Indian Country

 

Venezuela raid: How an ex-Green Beret and a defecting general planned to capture Maduro

 

In New York’s subway shutdown, an unthinkable departure

 

Ghost Guns: The build-it-yourself firearms that skirt most federal gun laws and are virtually untraceable -- Under federal law, they require no background check or serial number, making ghost guns a growing weapon of choice for criminals.

 

Washington Residents Receive Violent Threats After Submitting Complaints Against Businesses for Violating Lockdown

 

The Term ‘Domestic Violence’ Is a Failure -- The phrase is cold and sterile, conveying nothing of the terror that victims feel.

 

Young jogger’s death upends conversation at a time of racial pain

 

Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92

 

Why are hundreds of people in big cities receiving bailout money meant for farmers? -- Coronavirus is another blow to farmers who have already seen their paychecks dwindle because of the trade war with China. Washington is providing multibillion-dollar bailouts for both crises, but is the money going to the right people?

 

Challenges abound for students forced to take classes remotely

 

Catholic schools, ex-teachers clash in Supreme Court case

 

Judge refuses to dismiss charges against Loughlin, Giannulli

 

Buddhist art: These ancient images are more timely than you think

 

A red panda is seen in a zoo in the Rhone region of France on Nov. 15, 2019 - AP Photo/Saint-Martin-la-Plaine zoo

Hear me roar: Coronavirus keeps zoos behind bars -- The pandemic is keeping people away from zoos — making it difficult to pay for animal care and science programs.

 

Sun-Ray Cinema taking movies on the road

 

 

Why does Bollywood use the offensive practice of brownface in movies? -- For the same reason skin bleaching is so popular?

 

An Ode to Running in the Movies -- What makes Harrison Ford such a great cinematic sprinter, and why does Tom Cruise always pump his arms like that?

 

Inside the world's largest sun-spotting telescope

 

Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk co-founder, dies aged 73 -- Co-founder of hugely influential electronic pop group, who has died of cancer, had a UK No 1 hit with The Model in 1982

You are the future, and it is now. 

Edited May 11, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[geauxaway]

BLUE PLATE!  In all it’s glory today!

Edited May 11, 2020 by geauxaway

[bannana]

Those baby turtles! 

😍

[bannana]

New emojis on twitter!

 

https://blog.emojipedia.org/twemoji-13-0-emoji-changelog/

 

[Kimboweena]

On Lifetime now, Psycho Stripper. Tyler Johnson (Theo) playing the psycho stripper!

[Cupid Stunt]

Emailed my retention recommendations to HR. 21 of the 40. I have to hire 30+ for the new regime. 

Office management, techs, engineers and building maintenance made their recommendations; painting, carpeting, social distancing in reception and public areas, new breakroom facilities, furniture and partitions, equipment upgrades, organize and build music library, new computer system throughout (some departments still work off of paper then transfer to digital). 

Tonight, listening to talent demos and sorting through resumes for engineers and producers.

Mother's Day -- Mother-in-Law Stunt has been diagnosed with The Corona; she's feverish and uncomfortable. FIL tested clear and is staying in the guestroom. They hired a private nursing service. MIL sat wrapped in blankets in the sun while a cleaning service disinfected/fumigated her room and bathroom (and the entire house), and installed a pass-through doorway, separating her room from the rest of the home. <sigh>

While I was interviewing, Mr. Stunt and the Thing's brought lunch and golfed with Nana Stunt for the day. They made my favorite meal: Asian sea bass, with sticky rice, dressed greens and strawberry pie. No dishes and the kitchen floor was washed. Happy Mother's Day!

[lovemesomejoolery]

1 hour ago, Cupid Stunt said:

Emailed my retention recommendations to HR. 21 of the 40. I have to hire 30+ for the new regime. 

Office management, techs, engineers and building maintenance made their recommendations; painting, carpeting, social distancing in reception and public areas, new breakroom facilities, furniture and partitions, equipment upgrades, organize and build music library, new computer system throughout (some departments still work off of paper then transfer to digital). 

Tonight, listening to talent demos and sorting through resumes for engineers and producers.

Mother's Day -- Mother-in-Law Stunt has been diagnosed with The Corona; she's feverish and uncomfortable. FIL tested clear and is staying in the guestroom. They hired a private nursing service. MIL sat wrapped in blankets in the sun while a cleaning service disinfected/fumigated her room and bathroom (and the entire house), and installed a pass-through doorway, separating her room from the rest of the home. <sigh>

While I was interviewing, Mr. Stunt and the Thing's brought lunch and golfed with Nana Stunt for the day. They made my favorite meal: Asian sea bass, with sticky rice, dressed greens and strawberry pie. No dishes and the kitchen floor was washed. Happy Mother's Day!

Oh, no!  I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law!  I wish her a swift recovery.....and pray that all of you keep safe.

 

[Cupid Stunt]

10 hours ago, lovemesomejoolery said:

Oh, no!  I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law!  I wish her a swift recovery.....and pray that all of you keep safe.

 

(((lovemesome)))

MIL was interviewed to find out how she came in contact with The Corona. Everyone she's seen in the last two months have tested negative so far. She had been observing Stay At Home since the in-law's returned from Hawaii in March, and only contacts have been FIL, the live-in help, and her daughter (from a distance and masked). Their home has a orange notice posted by the Health Department on the front door. 

HVAC took samples and clean the ducts again. The Health Department took samples from all over the house.

Her symptoms are worsening; fever, neuralgia, nasal congestion, resting on her stomach. The nurses have decided to isolate her, and use the patio door out of the bedroom for entry and essentials. FIL sits outside her bedroom window; watches and waits. I dropped off new European fashion magazines and avocados (she loves them) this morning … Mostly to check on FIL. He's stricken.

[boes]

The sets yesterday were terrific.  From the richly decorated priest's study to the magistrate's office, including the Ranch and Christine's office, you could see the attention to detail and the money Show had to spend to make it look so good.  

As for Kay's attic, that was a terrific set, too.  Everything looked so spacious.

[peacheslatour]

23 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said:

(((lovemesome)))

MIL was interviewed to find out how she came in contact with The Corona. Everyone she's seen in the last two months have tested negative so far. She had been observing Stay At Home since the in-law's returned from Hawaii in March, and only contacts have been FIL, the live-in help, and her daughter (from a distance and masked). Their home has a orange notice posted by the Health Department on the front door. 

HVAC took samples and clean the ducts again. The Health Department took samples from all over the house.

Her symptoms are worsening; fever, neuralgia, nasal congestion, resting on her stomach. The nurses have decided to isolate her, and use the patio door out of the bedroom for entry and essentials. FIL sits outside her bedroom window; watches and waits. I dropped off new European fashion magazines and avocados (she loves them) this morning … Mostly to check on FIL. He's stricken.

Oh dear, that sounds terrible. Poor lady. I hope she gets plenty of TLC and hurries on her way to complete recovery.

[boes]

31 minutes ago, Cupid Stunt said:

(((lovemesome)))

MIL was interviewed to find out how she came in contact with The Corona. Everyone she's seen in the last two months have tested negative so far. She had been observing Stay At Home since the in-law's returned from Hawaii in March, and only contacts have been FIL, the live-in help, and her daughter (from a distance and masked). Their home has a orange notice posted by the Health Department on the front door. 

HVAC took samples and clean the ducts again. The Health Department took samples from all over the house.

Her symptoms are worsening; fever, neuralgia, nasal congestion, resting on her stomach. The nurses have decided to isolate her, and use the patio door out of the bedroom for entry and essentials. FIL sits outside her bedroom window; watches and waits. I dropped off new European fashion magazines and avocados (she loves them) this morning … Mostly to check on FIL. He's stricken.

I'm so sorry to hear this!  Cold comfort that it may be, I'm very glad that you'be been able to marshall the best help you can find to care for her, and you all helping FIL is the best help possible for him.

You have our prayers.

 

[geauxaway]

53 minutes ago, boes said:

The sets yesterday were terrific.  From the richly decorated priest's study to the magistrate's office, including the Ranch and Christine's office, you could see the attention to detail and the money Show had to spend to make it look so good.  

As for Kay's attic, that was a terrific set, too.  Everything looked so spacious.

I was a little concerned about the apparent pest / vermin problems in Kay’s attic.  😬🤣

Edited May 12, 2020 by geauxaway

[peacheslatour]

12 minutes ago, geauxaway said:

I was a little concerned about the apparent pest / vermin problems in Kay’s attic.  😬🤣

Rats get into old houses. We have a WWII era home and we live near the lake. We get rats every spring. I hate the fucking things so much.

[pearlite]

14 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

Rats get into old houses. We have a WWII era home and we live near the lake. We get rats every spring. I hate the fucking things so much.

Hah! Rats!

My neighbour and I's backyards are wildlife festivals. And as of a year or so ago, rats got into the show for both of us. I live a coupla blocks up from Lake Ontario, but I doubt they're here for the water sports.

My house is 1890s, but that's not the issue--it's likely about the numerous restaurants and food stores three houses away on the picturesque retail street next to us. Good eats. And because we've got sheds and stuff stored in our not-so-picturesque yards, rats just love the shelters from the weather.

And I've just observed...they have babies in the spring. And they'll duke it out with the squirrels on our back stoop. And once in a while with our visiting indoor/outdoor cat belonging to another neighbour. Mind you, Tabby got a few of them.

[geauxaway]

22 minutes ago, peacheslatour said:

Rats get into old houses. We have a WWII era home and we live near the lake. We get rats every spring. I hate the fucking things so much.

😫😫😫.   I don’t want to know what’s in my attic lol.  Do you have tarantulas too 😉🤣.  

[peacheslatour]

3 minutes ago, pearlite said:

Hah! Rats!

My neighbour and I's backyards are wildlife festivals. And as of a year or so ago, rats got into the show for both of us. I live a coupla blocks up from Lake Ontario, but I doubt they're here for the water sports.

My house is 1890s, but that's not the issue--it's likely about the numerous restaurants and food stores three houses away on the picturesque retail street next to us. Good eats. And because we've got sheds and stuff stored in our not-so-picturesque yards, rats just love the shelters from the weather.

And I've just observed...they have babies in the spring. And they'll duke it out with the squirrels on our back stoop. And once in a while with our visiting indoor/outdoor cat belonging to another neighbour. Mind you, Tabby got a few of them.

Yep, we live downtown in a shoreside town. There are tons of restaurants in our rather touristy area. But my parents, whose house in in an exclusive enclave on the lake get them too. Also bats. We used to find dead bats on the dock every summer. Once one got into our house but that's another story.

[JasonCC]

The tarantula in a Wisconsin attic was hilarious! Yikes! 

Thanks to this board I can't keep my eyes off that ugly-ass lamp in the Newman ranch...it's just wrong, like the shade was supposed to be for another lamp.

So after catching up on lots of the vintage episodes...was that (drunk?) strip-tease Nicki did in the infamous Colonnade Room? Was that where the 1984 wedding was too? I'm actually not all that impressed by it. I think the GCAC (though smaller) seems more like what a private, traditional club in the Midwest would be like. I love the revolving door entrance by the staircase! The white pillars, fake greenery etc. in the Colonnade Room all felt too 1980s Miami to me.

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by JasonCC

[Cupid Stunt]

A mural honoring healthcare workers at Montefiore Medical Center in New York on May 11 - © Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images

Strangeness of the day: For Americans, an in-between moment

 

Why it’s so hard to read a book right now, explained by a neuroscientist -- “We’re trying to resolve an uncertainty that is unresolvable.”

 

CDC finds New York City coronavirus death toll may be much worse than official tally -- U.S. health officials have identified 5,000 fatalities in New York City that may have been caused by Covid-19 but weren’t counted as part of the official coronavirus death toll, the CDC said Monday. There were an additional 5,293 deaths that weren’t previously identified as confirmed or probable coronavirus cases that “might have been directly or indirectly attributable to the pandemic,” the agency said.

 

Covid-19 could reverse decades of global progress -- The pandemic’s collateral damage, briefly explained. -- Related: 4 aftershocks of the coronavirus pandemic that will be felt for years -- We are only beginning to understand the direct, and indirect, consequences of Covid-19.

 

America is not ready to reopen -- Is America’s coronavirus crisis getting better? It depends on where you live. -- Related: 4 reasons state plans to open up may backfire and soon -- States are opening up their economies. Scientists fear this isn’t going to end well. 

 

WHO says 'extreme vigilance' needed in exit from lockdowns

 

Singapore's health ministry confirms 486 new coronavirus cases, reports one additional death

How coronavirus traveled the world, leaving death behind -- The epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted from China to Europe and then the United States over the course of just four months. -- Related: COVID-19 expert: Coronavirus will rage 'until it infects everybody it possibly can' -- Just like a virus.

 

Even finding a covid-19 vaccine won’t be enough to end the pandemic  

 

Fauci warns U.S. Senate that coronavirus vaccine will take time to develop  -- Related: Fauci expected to warn again about the US reopening as more evidence emerges of virus's early spread

 

Twitter now labels misleading coronavirus tweets with a misleading label -- Following in the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter is flagging coronavirus hoaxes and misinformation for users. -- That doesn't help users.

 

Beware of these futuristic background check -- Tons of people are looking for work. AI-powered background checks could stand in the way.

 

Hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit against coronavirus in N.Y. study -- There was also no noticeable advantage for patients that took the drug paired with azithromycin, according to hotly anticipated research.

 

U.S. has no need to buy back debt, will take advantage of low interest rates: Mnuchin

 

Fed could spend next decade trying to rebuild economy -- Returning the U.S. to robust growth will mean dealing with mass unemployment, permanently shuttered companies and a buildup of mountains of debt. -- Related: Get ready for a second wave of economic pain -- If Congress doesn’t act, state budget crises and unemployment insurance cuts will hammer the economy.

 

As U.S. meat workers fall sick and supplies dwindle, exports to China soar

 

Virus unleashes wave of fraud in US amid fear and scarcity

 

Tax-adverse Nashville goes where few cash poor cities dare

 

The private militias providing “security” for anti-lockdown protests, explained -- Militia groups asked to provide “security” are being decried by Republicans as “a bunch of jackasses.” -- Related: Media coverage has blown anti-lockdown protests out of proportion

 

Coronavirus is exacerbating America’s hunger crisis -- Food banks and SNAP are completely overwhelmed right now. -- Related: Nonprofits Face Bleak Future as Revenue Dries Up

 

'The grief is so unbearable': Virus takes toll on Navajo -- Related: Doctors Without Borders dispatches team to the Navajo Nation

 

Frozen fare cold comfort for fishing industry battered by coronavirus

 

Croatian oyster farmers hope lockdown easing will save some of season's harvest

 

The economic crisis exacerbates how much we undervalue women’s work -- Women and people of color were already at a disadvantage, then the pandemic hit.

 

Retirees, isolated by virus, become DJs for new radio hour

 

The biggest US mall owner plans to have 50% of its centers reopened this week -- Simon Property Group says it plans to have roughly 50% of its malls and outlet centers reopened again within the next week, as states begin to loosen their lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. -- Related: Who Buys a $100 Million Shopping Mall in the Middle of a Pandemic? -- Developable land is at a premium in L.A.

 

U.S. auto industry workers return to jobs amid concerns of second virus wave

 

Oil falls on fears of second coronavirus wave -- Related: Shale pioneer Chesapeake considers bankruptcy filing after oil rout

 

Have the urge to redecorate your home? -- Hardware stores, peel-and-stick wallpaper, and windowsill gardens are all having a moment. No wonder. -- I washed and painted the closet interiors in April.

 

Photo: SERGE ANDREFOUET, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA / NASA EARTH OBSERVATORY

This Is the Best Picture of Earth From Space, According to NASA Contest

 

These baby animals were born during the coronavirus pandemic

 

Trapped in paradise: Breaking quarantine could mean prison time for tourists in Hawaii -- Related: I Was Stranded in Hawaii by Coronavirus, and the Magical Islands Completely Stole My Heart -- On assignment in Hawaii as coronavirus swept the nation, one travel writer shares his love for a place that unexpectedly became home.

 

Excited children, anxious parents - Swiss go back to school -- Related: In Canada's Quebec province, deconfinement takes baby steps with schools re-opening

 

Russia's Putin orders gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown despite surge in cases

 

Chile surpasses 30,000 cases of coronavirus, braces for winter

 

Reuters FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed ballot box and toy people figures are seen in front of displayed Poczta Polska (Polish Post Office) logo in this illustration taken May 4, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Poland to reconsider mail-only presidential election, sources say

 

Too soon to start easing lockdown in Scotland, Sturgeon says

 

Coronavirus in Mexico made worse by trio of health risk factors

 

Portugal counts on drones to bolster defences against wildfires during pandemic

 

Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 as pro-democracy protests return

 

Reuters FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective mask rides her bicycle during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium April 16, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

Boost for bikes as Europeans gear up for coronavirus commute

 

Here there be dragons … Rare blue dragons are washing up on the Padre Island National Seashore

 

Quarantine Tips From People With Some of the Most Isolated Jobs on Earth -- This solitary way of living comes easier to some than it does to others.

 

Newborn babies and mothers killed in attack on Kabul hospital -- U.S. military extraction from Afghanistan is going well.

 

‘Coronavirus hairstyle’ spikes in popularity in East Africa

 

Pandemic upends life on isolated, idyllic Galapagos Islands

 

Our species might have reached Europe earlier than thought

 

A still from the 1963 film of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Photograph: Ronald Grant

The real Lord of the Flies: what happened when six boys were shipwrecked for 15 months

 

Skateboarder Gui Khury, 11, lands historic 1080-degree turn

 

Alison Roman and Chrissy Teigen’s feud is about more than selling out -- The social media clash between Roman and Teigen is confronting bigger issues in the food and lifestyle industries. -- The offending interview: What Alison Roman wants -- The cookbook author and writer on balancing business with brand, how she creates recipes, and what she’s doing next. -- Not howling at Goop, Martha Stewart or all the Food Network personalities marketing their fame? The woman lives in an upholstered bubble of white NYC elite privilege. -- Endgame: Alison Roman pens apology to Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo -- My agent told me to stop digging a grave for my career and write an insincere apology. 

 

North Dakota’s largest power plant looks set to close as the owner bets on wind energy -- Goodbye Coal.

 

In this April 4, 2008 file photo, Marines wait for a desert tortoise, endangered and protected by federal law from harm or harassment, to move off the road at the U.S. Marine Corps' Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Trump administration has given final approval to the largest solar energy project in the U.S. and one of the biggest in the world despite objections from conservationists who say it will destroy habitat critical to the survival of the threatened Mojave desert tortoise in southern Nevada. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Biggest US solar project approved in Nevada despite critics

 

It’s time to take UFOs seriously. Seriously. -- Alexander Wendt is one of the most influential political scientists alive. Here’s his case for taking UFOs seriously. -- More individuals to bar from the country.

 

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[boes]

Jpagan05, how are you and your husband doing?  Have things gotten any better, any more stable where you're at?

How's your brother doing?

[peacheslatour]

Greta Van Fleet "Yeah, we were totally not influenced by Led Zeppelin. 🙄

I know some of us have been having weird dreams. Last night I dreamed that I had just purchased a set of salt and pepper shakers. Hans Gruber and Hans Brinker. Hans Brinker was gliding on one skate, arms out, a leg in the air. Hans Gruber sitting behind a desk in Nakatomi Plaza, shouting orders to his henchmen. I want these now

[Cupid Stunt]

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

Greta Van Fleet "Yeah, we were totally not influenced by Led Zeppelin. 🙄

 

Considering what's on the charts, not a bad Paleolithic band to emulate.

They're garage rockers; pounding percussion, crunchy guitars, howling singer. The last tour showcase I attended was for GVF. Their new music is more sophisticated, with better arrangements; that's what happens when Universal (UMG) throws money at a band with potential. 

Quote

I know some of us have been having weird dreams. Last night I dreamed that I had just purchased a set of salt and pepper shakers. Hans Gruber and Hans Brinker. Hans Brinker was gliding on one skate, arms out, a leg in the air. Hans Gruber sitting behind a desk in Nakatomi Plaza, shouting orders to his henchmen. I want these now

<yipe!>

 

Love Alan Rickman.

[peacheslatour]

Quote

They're garage rockers; pounding percussion, crunchy guitars, howling singer. The last tour showcase I attended was for GVF. Their new music is more sophisticated, with better arrangements; that's what happens when Universal (UMG) throws money at a band with potential.

Yes, i am well acquainted with them. I will give their new material a listen. I just don't like liars.

[JessePinkman]

4 hours ago, JasonCC said:

So after catching up on lots of the vintage episodes...was that (drunk?) strip-tease Nicki did in the infamous Colonnade Room? Was that where the 1984 wedding was too?

Yes, it was the Colonnade Room. For the longest time I thought it was just an event room in a hotel or something but I guess it was a restaurant too?

I will always hate Kevin for burning down Gina's. Yes, it looked like a Bobby Rubino's but dammit it was a classic. I think they eliminated that set so we could have the GCAC, which I also enjoyed.

Did any notice the windows in Vanessa's home in the episode from 81 the other week? They were very of the time but I find them so pretty.

I almost feel like if a set doesn't have dark wood then it's not Y&R.

It always bugged me that Neil and Dru had that tiny ass apartment. That was NOT the living space of two highly successful professionals with two children. It looked like a bachelor pad.

Edited May 12, 2020 by JessePinkman

[jewel21]

6 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

Rats get into old houses. We have a WWII era home and we live near the lake. We get rats every spring. I hate the fucking things so much.

I don't really care about rats. It was the tarantula that made me want to die.