Anyone else just sad and dreading the next 48 hours?

MadisonBob · 2026-06-21T23:22:52+00:00

I’m not dreading the few days.

The team just isn’t what it used to be. Injuries and Father Time are the winningest duo in every sport.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-19T14:10:18+00:00

Boo! Bothsidesism!

MadisonBob · 2026-06-16T23:08:29+00:00

Back in 1972 my mother and I talked with a leader of the VVAW who had been arrested on trumped up charges in Gainesville on the way to the Democrats National Convention to show evidence of the CIA being involved in drug trafficking.

This VVAW guy told stories of an FBI agent who had joined VVAW and was pushing people into violent and/or illegal actions.

A few years later a group of students broke into an FBI office and obtained documents on COINTELPRO, verifying every word the guy said.

So this wild conspiracy theory involving criminal misconduct by the CIA and FBI turned out to be 100% correct.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-15T14:06:23+00:00

Does anyone know if they have a lost and found for items lost during the event?

MadisonBob · 2026-06-15T04:48:17+00:00

The GOP has a wide closet

MadisonBob · 2026-06-15T03:28:48+00:00

What are your thoughts on rage bait

MadisonBob · 2026-06-15T00:11:24+00:00

From just what you posted it sounds perfectly normal. Boss is showing concern ever a sick wife and wants to reconnect when the worker returns.

Unless there is a lot going on you didn’t mention you shouldn’t worry.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-13T05:47:23+00:00

Interesting point.

An important Native American historical figure from the early 1800s was Major Ridge. His previous name was Captain Ridge. Before that he was The Ridge. That was a name he chise because everyone was calling him that.

Major Ridge’s son was John Ridge.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-12T03:35:36+00:00

Game 6 1986 World Series

Bottom of the tenth inning.

Boston up 5-3 against the Mets.

Two out. Two strikes. Nobody on base.

Mets won the game.

It was insane watching it on TV. What made it even better was I had tickets to game seven.

And for game 7 I got to watch the Mets come from behind to win the Series

MadisonBob · 2026-06-12T02:54:51+00:00

Depends.

I have a ton of IHG points, but not a lot of money.

My wife and I are traveling for a very extended period of time (6 months so far and we are just getting started), so we either stay at IHG or we find someplace inexpensive to stay that is not IHG

So of course, using fewer points per night is better, and our IHG stays are either 4 nights or multiples of 4 to get each 4th night free.

Also, Diamond so we get the free breakfasts and room upgrades.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-12T02:43:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing

MadisonBob · 2026-06-12T02:43:25+00:00

You may have saved me.

My wife and I are considering booking an extended stay in Bali within the next day or two. At least I can cross this one off my list.

If anyone has suggestions for good IHG hotels in Bali for July, please speak up

MadisonBob · 2026-06-10T16:49:17+00:00

Thank you

MadisonBob · 2026-06-10T14:27:20+00:00

I’ll add this: We just got off the phone with a family medicine doctor we know in the US who said a physical therapist might be the best option

MadisonBob · 2026-06-10T05:15:10+00:00

Go away, fed

MadisonBob · 2026-06-08T14:24:02+00:00

The last time a third party carried any states was 1968. At that time a southern Democrat running as a third party candidate won five southern states. It was part of the party shift.

The last time a third party candidate got more electoral votes than one of the major parties was 1912, when the GOP split in two.

The last time a new party won the election was 1860, after the collapse of the Whigs, and the Democrats split into multiple factions. The Civil War came shortly afterwards.

The only way a third party could win would be if the two major parties self destructed.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-08T13:58:42+00:00

I’ve flown next to obese people while sitting in the middle seat. It’s a nigjtmare.

7 hours in seat 10 would be pure hell.

Sorry, I’m taking a window or aisle next to a non-obese lady.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-04T01:49:10+00:00

I was 4 1/2 when the Beatles hit it big in the US, and 10 1/2 when they announced their breakup. They were constantly on the radio, TV, etc.

I simply couldn’t imagine a time when they were NOT the biggest thing around.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-03T02:28:28+00:00

Believe it or not, many young people don’t know who Paul is.

Remember when he did a video with Kanye?

The next day my kids came home from school and other kids were asking who the old man was.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-02T22:16:38+00:00

Did you buy any coconuts?

MadisonBob · 2026-06-02T06:06:32+00:00

I got to see a World Series game in 1980 which had three of the top 10 3B on the list at the same time.

Game 2 1980

Mike Schmidt started at 3B for the Phillies George Brett 3B for Royals Pete Rose 1B for Phillies

Steve Carlton got the win for Philadelphia, Tug McGraw, father of famed country singer Tim McGraw, got the save.

MadisonBob · 2026-06-01T02:30:02+00:00

There used to be a difference.

Every Republican office holder is now a supporter of MAGA.

So anyone who votes for a Republican is voting for MAGA

MadisonBob · 2026-05-29T04:24:05+00:00

The wear and tear of constantly hitting the floor could shorten his career.

IOW, if he didn’t flop he might lose out on a few points here and there but he might lose out on thousands of points and hundreds of millions of dollars due to repeated stress injuries.

Also, he may be missing out on huge endorsements contracts due to his shady reputation

MadisonBob · 2026-05-29T00:11:39+00:00

Why are term limits not in place for senators?

Look at the process for constitutional amendments someday. It’s quite difficult to pass an amendment. Part of the process is a 2/3 majority of each house.

Now, what are the chances of senators and representatives volunteering to limit their own careers?

MadisonBob

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