30 Responses to “General Discussion, Monday, September 20, 2021”
BOTH THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE SOLEMN FOR BENCH MONDAY….
Borghese Gallery and Park, Rome, Italy…
“V”-shaped steel attached to concrete from World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Eagle Rock Reservation Park, West Orange, NJ…
Umhlanga Pier (Whale Bone), South Africa…
Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills Historical Society, CA…
The residence was built in 1911 by Virginia and Harry Robinson, owners of the Robinson’s Department Stores, on a six-acre parcel.
La Palma, also San Miguel de La Palma, is the most north-westerly island of the Canary Islands, Spain. La Palma has an area of 708 square kilometres (273 sq mi) making it the fifth largest of the eight main Canary Islands. The total population at the end of 2020 was 85,840, of which 15,716 lived in the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma and about 20,467 in Los Llanos de Aridane. (Wikipedia)
I’ve read that one of these islands has a set of dormant volcanoes, filled with rain water, that could cause a giant wave if they break apart. They would cause a “long slide” and that would trigger a tsunami of 1,200 ft. height, reaching Florida in less than 6 hours. Of course, that’s the end of FL, because the highest point in FL is less than 35 ft.
A similar occurrence in Hawaii happened when Maui split in half (about 60,000 years ago), causing a tidal wave of thousands of feet in height that struck South America.
IIRC, it is Las Palmas which is the potential threat, not La Palma, which has currently active volcanic activity.
Good morning, WeeWeed! I’ve been away from the film industry since 2008 and have pretty much ignored who’s who in the business now…likely I couldn’t name anyone in that room. What a blessing!
Mornin’ All. Weather same. But, I have started the day off badly. When I threw Loki’s poop-bag into the doggie bin, evidently it stirred up a wasp and it got under my shirt and stung me. Worse yet, I shook it out and it seemed to be gone. But, instead it hid in my waistband and when I went inside, it stung me again. Then I had to chase it around the apt. and spray it. I couldn’t get it out of the kitchen and ended up spraying it there which I really hated to do. But, now I have two sting locations that are about 3 or 4 inches in diameter. I had put Afterbite on them and took some Apis but it still hurts. Guess I will take some Benydril next. Poor me. Hope you all started off you day better. 🙂
A good day to you is my usual wish…but today I’ll add in a speedy recovery. Hopefully there are some natural predators in your area who eat wasps and their larva. Here’s an article that says wasps are natural predators for mosquitos. So everything is part of the food chain, BUT WHY DO SOME HAVE TO STING HUMANS!!!
We have had three days of hard, hard rain storms. This is one of the most extended periods of really hard rains I’ve seen. My son who is a trucker called awhile ago and said he came through our area and saw a tree had been recently cut where it fell across the interstate.
Hope the weather is better wherever you are.
Litenmaus, if you read this I’m wondering what you got up to this summer? Andy special projects? We always talk about your extreme winter weather, I hope you enjoyed an awesome summer.
Hopefully it’ll be a good afternoon for you weatherwise, Menagerie. The sun is shining here and it’s 56 degrees heading to 61…very doable. Our rain for a couple days did nothing much but water the grass. I hate the idea of turning on the heaters but the kitties sure love it.
Hey Menagerie…This summer has flown….I’ve continued to do remodel work, I rescued another kitten and oh yes, I learned to drive a four wheeler..but no fun projects to report.
Wish you would send some rain our way….This summer has been a lot of hot days and almost no rain. Drought conditions in a lot of the state and the cattlemen around here are concerned about the lack of hay for their critters this winter.
Written by John Phelan | September 17, 2021
The war on public safety: District Attorneys
‘The war on cops’ which American Experiment has been talking about since 2016, is only one part of a much broader war on the safety of Minnesotans which is being waged by people who are driven by an ideological belief that crime should not be fought. One element of this is District Attorneys, who are more interested in making laws than enforcing them.
Btw, a major project for George Soros is putting these racist haters in DA offices around the nation. LOTS of his ill-gotten cash is being put into campaigns to fool ignorant voters who seem to have no idea they are voting for criminality.
BOTH THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE SOLEMN FOR BENCH MONDAY….
Borghese Gallery and Park, Rome, Italy…
“V”-shaped steel attached to concrete from World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Eagle Rock Reservation Park, West Orange, NJ…
Umhlanga Pier (Whale Bone), South Africa…
Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills Historical Society, CA…
The residence was built in 1911 by Virginia and Harry Robinson, owners of the Robinson’s Department Stores, on a six-acre parcel.
Have a blessed day!
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 12:22 am
LIVE: La Palma Volcano Eruption on the Canary Islands began Sunday afternoon at the Cumbre Vieja (Old Peak) Volcano
Map of La Palma…
https://bit.ly/3tXt4vB
Map of Canary Islands…
Map of surrounding area…
La Palma, also San Miguel de La Palma, is the most north-westerly island of the Canary Islands, Spain. La Palma has an area of 708 square kilometres (273 sq mi) making it the fifth largest of the eight main Canary Islands. The total population at the end of 2020 was 85,840, of which 15,716 lived in the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma and about 20,467 in Los Llanos de Aridane. (Wikipedia)
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 12:37 am
I’ve read that one of these islands has a set of dormant volcanoes, filled with rain water, that could cause a giant wave if they break apart. They would cause a “long slide” and that would trigger a tsunami of 1,200 ft. height, reaching Florida in less than 6 hours. Of course, that’s the end of FL, because the highest point in FL is less than 35 ft.
A similar occurrence in Hawaii happened when Maui split in half (about 60,000 years ago), causing a tidal wave of thousands of feet in height that struck South America.
IIRC, it is Las Palmas which is the potential threat, not La Palma, which has currently active volcanic activity.
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By geoffg12 on September 20, 2021 at 8:06 am
Yet look at what’s being said by Spanish government officials who seem to be dismissing the danger….
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 2:56 pm
Mornin’ peasants! Remember – masks are for thee, NOT for ME….
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 9:03 am
A bunch of narcissists patting themselves on the back for being so important. {spit}
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By auscitizenmom on September 20, 2021 at 9:20 am
Mornin’ Mom!
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 9:32 am
Mornin’ Wee. 🙂
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By auscitizenmom on September 20, 2021 at 9:37 am
Mornin’ Wee!
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By stella on September 20, 2021 at 9:40 am
Mornin’ Stella!
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 10:27 am
Good morning, WeeWeed! I’ve been away from the film industry since 2008 and have pretty much ignored who’s who in the business now…likely I couldn’t name anyone in that room. What a blessing!
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 2:59 pm
Afternoon Lucy!
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 3:41 pm
Mornin’ All. Weather same. But, I have started the day off badly. When I threw Loki’s poop-bag into the doggie bin, evidently it stirred up a wasp and it got under my shirt and stung me. Worse yet, I shook it out and it seemed to be gone. But, instead it hid in my waistband and when I went inside, it stung me again. Then I had to chase it around the apt. and spray it. I couldn’t get it out of the kitchen and ended up spraying it there which I really hated to do. But, now I have two sting locations that are about 3 or 4 inches in diameter. I had put Afterbite on them and took some Apis but it still hurts. Guess I will take some Benydril next. Poor me. Hope you all started off you day better. 🙂
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By auscitizenmom on September 20, 2021 at 9:37 am
I know how much that hurts! I hope you are feeling better soon, mom. Have a better day.
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By stella on September 20, 2021 at 9:41 am
Thanks. Yeah, it is really hurting now.
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By auscitizenmom on September 20, 2021 at 9:50 am
Try making a paste (water) with some meat tenderizer and just slather it on the stings – old southern remedy.
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 10:27 am
Hope you feel better now aus.
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By Menagerie on September 20, 2021 at 1:46 pm
A good day to you is my usual wish…but today I’ll add in a speedy recovery. Hopefully there are some natural predators in your area who eat wasps and their larva. Here’s an article that says wasps are natural predators for mosquitos. So everything is part of the food chain, BUT WHY DO SOME HAVE TO STING HUMANS!!!
Natural Predators of Wasps
https://sciencing.com/natural-predators-of-wasps-12298866.html
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 3:08 pm
I am sooo sorry! You may recall I was stung on the face about a month ago, so I can send lots of true sympathy!!! Hope you are better this evening.
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By czarina33 on September 20, 2021 at 8:13 pm
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By WeeWeed on September 20, 2021 at 9:40 am
Good morning, all! Meanwhile, in Canada:
(lots of the F word)
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By stella on September 20, 2021 at 10:13 am
That Victoria is one of the six federated states in Australia, not the city in BC.
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By pirapoi on September 20, 2021 at 2:44 pm
You’re right. I amended the post some time ago. Refresh the page!
This post:
I thought I had deleted this comment.
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By stella on September 20, 2021 at 3:03 pm
We have had three days of hard, hard rain storms. This is one of the most extended periods of really hard rains I’ve seen. My son who is a trucker called awhile ago and said he came through our area and saw a tree had been recently cut where it fell across the interstate.
Hope the weather is better wherever you are.
Litenmaus, if you read this I’m wondering what you got up to this summer? Andy special projects? We always talk about your extreme winter weather, I hope you enjoyed an awesome summer.
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By Menagerie on September 20, 2021 at 1:50 pm
Hopefully it’ll be a good afternoon for you weatherwise, Menagerie. The sun is shining here and it’s 56 degrees heading to 61…very doable. Our rain for a couple days did nothing much but water the grass. I hate the idea of turning on the heaters but the kitties sure love it.
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 3:22 pm
Hey Menagerie…This summer has flown….I’ve continued to do remodel work, I rescued another kitten and oh yes, I learned to drive a four wheeler..but no fun projects to report.
Wish you would send some rain our way….This summer has been a lot of hot days and almost no rain. Drought conditions in a lot of the state and the cattlemen around here are concerned about the lack of hay for their critters this winter.
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By litenmaus on September 20, 2021 at 8:37 pm
Need pics on the remodel! Sounds like a fun summer, Litenmaus.
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By Menagerie on September 21, 2021 at 2:18 am
More racism and low expectations from the left….
Written by John Phelan | September 17, 2021
The war on public safety: District Attorneys
‘The war on cops’ which American Experiment has been talking about since 2016, is only one part of a much broader war on the safety of Minnesotans which is being waged by people who are driven by an ideological belief that crime should not be fought. One element of this is District Attorneys, who are more interested in making laws than enforcing them.
https://www.americanexperiment.org/the-war-on-public-safety-district-attorneys/
Btw, a major project for George Soros is putting these racist haters in DA offices around the nation. LOTS of his ill-gotten cash is being put into campaigns to fool ignorant voters who seem to have no idea they are voting for criminality.
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By Lucille on September 20, 2021 at 3:29 pm
A really useful charity!
PS: I can remember my dad combining small slivers of soap into new bars. I think that was a leftover from the Great Depression.
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By stella on September 20, 2021 at 5:14 pm
I still do…
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By czarina33 on September 20, 2021 at 8:19 pm