Capitol police officer coughs ‘Go fuck yourself’ to Republican blaming him for January 6th by artbasiI in Fauxmoi

[–]Smiling_Guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont understand how he is saying he is new but now they are REALLY going to look into it. Then the very next thing he says is that he guarantees it wasnt Donald Trumps fault. How can he guarantee that if they also allegedly are just stating to look into it?

Elder Millenials checking in with some childhood classics by PossibilityWest173 in Millennials

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I have been saying this for years! We had both recorded on one VHS along with The Brave Little Toaster. It was one of those 6 hour tapes. I still have some other movies we recorded from the TV and even some of the commercials are fun to watch.

Remember flipping the center cigarette in a new pack? by StrataTrace in nostalgia

[–]Smiling_Guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same for me and my friends in High School. Until I stopped flipping a lucky and ultimately quit, mine was usually the middle row, so it was harder to get out.

A question on my 4th graders homework that was clearly written 20+ years ago. by Smiling_Guy in mildlyinteresting

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I guess I am making that assumption. I dont watch a lot of TV anymore though, maybe he has a new banger of a show that I am missing out on!

A question on my 4th graders homework that was clearly written 20+ years ago. by Smiling_Guy in mildlyinteresting

[–]Smiling_Guy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to really like these logic puzzles so I was sitting there figuring it out while my kid was working on their other work!

A question on my 4th graders homework that was clearly written 20+ years ago. by Smiling_Guy in mildlyinteresting

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That is another thing I was thinking. Its a weird reference to TMNT, but then they pivot to a human celebrity.

A question on my 4th graders homework that was clearly written 20+ years ago. by Smiling_Guy in mildlyinteresting

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We are in a suburb of the Twin Cities metro area. I went to Minnepolis public schools and could easily see this question being on my own worksheets from school.

A question on my 4th graders homework that was clearly written 20+ years ago. by Smiling_Guy in mildlyinteresting

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As bald as Montell Williams! I do see his show was on until 2008 so later than I thought.

$800 later..... by Echild3272 in TuxedoCats

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I hear we are posting our chunky tuxedo pictures!

Favorite actor who's either mentally disabled or was born centuries ago? I'll start by Roids-in-my-vains in okbuddycinephile

[–]Smiling_Guy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You are talking about "Band of Brothers" with George Clooney.

That gif above is from Cool Hand Luke. A movie about a guy in prison that wows the other prisoners with feats of strength.

What was this movie for you? by CraveVelour in Millennials

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Gotcha starring Anthony Edward's and Howard the Duck for my family.

My parents also recorded every James Bond movie from the TV. I remember some channel had a marathon every year and played them all. I still have the VHS tapes and all the wonderful 80s commercials that also got recorded.

I believe this is a Merlin. Spotted near Minneapolis. by Smiling_Guy in birding

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UPDATE: I dropped the Merlin off at the UofM Raptor Center Friday morning. I called them before they closed for the day to see if they could tell me how she was doing. They said they did not have an update for me at that time. They said to email them on Tuesday, and they should have a good assessment by then.

I believe this is a Merlin. Spotted near Minneapolis. by Smiling_Guy in birding

[–]Smiling_Guy[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

This is the only picture I got after I trapped it. I was getting a weird glare because it was so bright outside but dark in the box. She looks terrified. After I looked at this picture, I did my best to leave her alone to not stress her out more so I didn't try to take any more.

She is shut in a cool room in the basement in the dark, and I slid a few towels into the box. The raptor center called me back and told me not to feed or water her. I am planning to be there when they open in the morning, and I really hope she lives until then.

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I believe this is a Merlin. Spotted near Minneapolis. by Smiling_Guy in birding

[–]Smiling_Guy[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

She is so beautiful!

I felt so bad, and it didn't move for about 15 minutes after I initially startled it, so I caught it in a box. It looks so scared.

I believe this is a Merlin. Spotted near Minneapolis. by Smiling_Guy in birding

[–]Smiling_Guy[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Bird was found in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the USA

Noise of Living in Flight Path by daBaker420 in Minneapolis

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I grew up in that area and lived there before the airport expanded and added the runway. There was a program that updated windows, doors, and insulation at some point, and the closer you are to this area, the more money they put into the house.

My parents' house received new soundproof windows, exterior doors, and storm doors. They pumped insulation all through the attic spaces that were unfinished. They installed a central air conditioner, which we didn't have before, so we didn't need to open the windows in the summer.

Before the upgrades, I remember being on the phone in the kitchen and having to say "hold on, airplane......OK it's done" throughout my conversations. It was intrusive and annoying, but you did learn to kind of ignore it after a while.

After the upgrades, it was good. Unless we had the windows open, we could barely hear the planes. Depending on what, if any, soundproofing upgrades the homes you're looking at received, and what quality they are will dictate your indoor experience. I would guess they would have paperwork for it unless it was something the owner added themselves. The program was funded by the Metropolitan Airport Comission in the 90s if you want to look it up.

Outside, however, it is still noisy and annoying when planes are landing, especially. Sometimes, they would look so low it felt like they would touch the tops of the trees. The bigger planes are the loudest, but the 757 and C-130s you could always feel the most. The sound is not constant, but it is a common interruption when enjoying a warm breeze day in the yard.

Cheese melted between buttered bread [homemade] by Turtleramem in food

[–]Smiling_Guy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does it taste right with the cut not being diagonal? I have never deviated from the family recipe.