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Re: Daily "Check In" Thread For Us

Post by Dieter » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:41 pm

Twas the Puritans who banned Christmas celebrations due to Pagan associations (and the excessive merry making).

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Post by Dieter » Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:49 pm

WiseOne wrote:
Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:53 am
In something totally unrelated and non-political....

Mass email from university IT today. It warned of an increase in phishing attacks - which you'd have to be living under a rock not to know about. But, this was the best part:

"Please click here for additional information on how to protect yourself and your team from falling for phishing attacks."

with the words "click here" as a hyperlink.

I just about fell off my chair laughing.
GoDaddy did a phishing test recently - https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5 ... l-phishing
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Post by Smith1776 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:53 am

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Post by Tortoise » Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:58 pm

That cartoon kind of reminds me when people complain that the stock market must currently be overvalued since it's at an all-time high.

If you look at a historical chart of the stock market over many decades, it's hitting an all-time high a significant portion of the time. Because it trends upward over time.
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Post by Smith1776 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:50 pm

I’m working Boxing Day today...

Praaaaay for meeee!!! :o
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Re: Daily "Check In" Thread For Us

Post by Mark Leavy » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:13 am

Testing, testing...

This is a test to see if I can post twice in succession.
Last night I ate at the oldest steak house in Houston.

I will wait one minute and then try another post. If you don't see it, something is broken.
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Re: Daily "Check In" Thread For Us

Post by Mark Leavy » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:14 am

I had a delicious piece of prime rib at Brennans in Katy (West Houston)

Edit: Looks like it worked.
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Post by Mountaineer » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:55 am

Mark Leavy wrote:
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:14 am
I had a delicious piece of prime rib at Brennans in Katy (West Houston)

Edit: Looks like it worked.
Is Sonny Looks still open? Used to be a great steak place. How about the Red Lion?

I left Houston in late 1974, perhaps just a little has changed since then. ;)

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Post by Mark Leavy » Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:13 pm

Mountaineer wrote:
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:55 am
Is Sonny Looks still open? Used to be a great steak place. How about the Red Lion?

I left Houston in late 1974, perhaps just a little has changed since then. ;)
I don't know my way around Houston that well - and I'm only here for another day. I'll definitely look for it though.
Thanks.
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Post by Mountaineer » Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:18 pm

Aren’t short, sweet to the point posts awesome? 8)
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Mountaineer wrote:
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Aren’t short, sweet to the point posts awesome? 8)
Sometimes!

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Post by dualstow » Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:19 am

Smith1776 wrote:
Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:50 pm
I’m working Boxing Day today...

Praaaaay for meeee!!! :o
i’m watching Forensic Files here and there and thinking please stay away from that head-butting girl forever, Mr Smith*. I have a strong feeling that she’s going to end up in jail, for violence.

(This would make a great song title).
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Post by Smith1776 » Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:47 pm

dualstow wrote:
Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:19 am

i’m watching Forensic Files here and there and thinking please stay away from that head-butting girl forever, Mr Smith*. I have a strong feeling that she’s going to end up in jail, for violence.

(This would make a great song title).
Headbutting girl and I are officially no longer friends on social media nor are we texting. 8)
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Post by dualstow » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:04 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:47 pm
dualstow wrote:
Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:19 am

i’m watching Forensic Files here and there and thinking please stay away from that head-butting girl forever, Mr Smith*. I have a strong feeling that she’s going to end up in jail, for violence.

(This would make a great song title).
Headbutting girl and I are officially no longer friends on social media nor are we texting. 8)
Good man 👍
RIP Marcello Gandini
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Post by Tortoise » Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:12 pm

I can imagine Rodney Dangerfield doing a bit about the whole head-butting thing.

"I'll tell ya, I've heard of girls who like to give head, but this is ridiculous! Huah!"
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Post by dualstow » Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:33 am

Tortoise wrote:
Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:12 pm
I can imagine Rodney Dangerfield doing a bit about the whole head-butting thing.

"I'll tell ya, I've heard of girls who like to give head, but this is ridiculous! Huah!"
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
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Post by Smith1776 » Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:34 pm

I really need to stop browsing r/WSB.


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Post by Smith1776 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:12 pm

I've been faking it this entire time, guys.... TWSS.


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Post by Smith1776 » Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:02 am

AMZN TO THE MOON!! 8) 8) 8) 8)


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Post by Mark Leavy » Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:21 pm

Girlfriend Squats

For when you absolutely, positively need to get your workout in.
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Guy did one set of twenty.

Gal needs to go up five pounds by Saturday to make the next workout.
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Re: Daily "Check In" Thread For Us

Post by Mark Leavy » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:29 am

Google sent me a synopsis of my 2020 timeline this morning.

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532 miles of walking
23091 miles of driving

283 cities

Come on TomFoolery. You know you want to turn on Google's Location History. Embrace the dark side.
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Post by Tortoise » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:26 am

MangoMan wrote:
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Looks like you missed a spot, Mark.

Oh, wait, never mind, that's IL. It was clearly intentional.
And Mark even visited Portland late last year. Portland.
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Post by Mark Leavy » Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:33 am

Tortoise wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:26 am
MangoMan wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:09 am
Looks like you missed a spot, Mark.

Oh, wait, never mind, that's IL. It was clearly intentional.
And Mark even visited Portland late last year. Portland.
My hypocrisy knows no bounds.
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Post by dualstow » Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:15 pm

Mark Leavy wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:29 am
Google sent me a synopsis of my 2020 timeline this morning.


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532 miles of walking
23091 miles of driving

283 cities

Come on TomFoolery. You know you want to turn on Google's Location History. Embrace the dark side.
You have the life!
RIP Marcello Gandini
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