General Discussion, Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Stella

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  1. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 12:45 am

    Have a terrific Tuesday, Stellars….

    Mississippi River, Iowa…

    Cleveland Foundation Ice Rink at Public Square, Ohio…

    The Poconos, Pennsylvania…

    Alabama Hills, Owens Valley, California…

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    • Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
      December 12, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      Driving through the Alabama hills was always a favorite portion of our drive from the Antelope Valley to Lone Pine (which is a couple miles east of where this photo was taken) as we were en route to the 8,000 elevation trailhead in the Sierra, where we would park and begin our backpacking trips with our sons in their preteen and teen years. (1970s)

      There’s a long zig-zag road (narrow at the time) cut into the east face of the foothills that climbs for miles, finally taking you up into treelline.

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      • weather257's avatar weather257 says:
        December 12, 2023 at 2:30 pm

        What wonderful memories to give your family, Sharon.

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      • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
        December 12, 2023 at 3:18 pm

        Good day to you, Sharon! Have you camped near Mt. Whitney?

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        • Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
          December 12, 2023 at 5:16 pm

          Yes, way down at the foot, near a creek, and also about half way up. I was planning to climb the peak one weekend, and it was a simple trek for a healthy 35 year old. I was to meet up with a group of friends, who were bringing a bunch of novice hikers up–their whole group was about 8.

          The plan was that I would be going in a day ahead of them and wait for them at about the 10,000 level where I would camp overnight, and they would come mid-morning the next day.

          That opening part went fine. I enjoyed being on the trail by myself, got my little campsite cleaned up in the morning, had my pack reloaded, waiting for them. About 11 or so, they showed up.

          Through the next several hours we were working our way through the switchbacks and I began observing complete lack of discipline within their group–cutting switchbacks and doing lots of really unsafe things. I realized that I had abolutely no interest in being part of that mess, so about mid-afternoon, I told my friends (the couple who were hosting them on the trail) that I needed to turn back.

          So I walked back down my car at the trailhead, anxious to get off the altitude, camp at my carovernight, and head home in the morning, a hundred miles or so down Hwy 395.

          Before I left Lone Pine late the next morning, I went in a cute little tourist/sporting goods store/trap(!) and bought a little stitchon for my hiking jacket that simply said, “I almost climbed Mt. Whitney”. I still have it!

          That was during the six+ years my late husband and I were divorced, and our sons were staying with their friends…the three of usually went backpacking together but not that time. We had a good time with our efforts and also some good stories!

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          • Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
            December 12, 2023 at 5:20 pm

            One of favorite sites near Mt. Whitney was Cottonwood Meadows – probably about 6-7 miles south as the crow flies – had a different trailhead, and was much simpler trail….that was where our boys got started backpacking when they were 4 and 6. The rule was–they had to be old enough to carry their own clothes and sleeping bags…we had such a good time with them!

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          • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
            December 13, 2023 at 3:07 am

            You were admirably adventurous, Sharon. Fun memories for you, I’m sure, even with the occasional undisciplined soul mess-up.

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        • Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
          December 12, 2023 at 5:18 pm

          One of my favorite things about Mt. Whitney is seeing that WHITE granite when the sun hits it in the morning. Just dazzling!

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  2. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 12:48 am


    Best Christmas Festivals In The South
    By Southern Living Editors Updated on December 4, 2023
    https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/christmas-festivals?

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  3. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 1:55 am

    From my Senator, James Risch….

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 11, 2023

    Risch, Daines Lead Bill to Unleash American Energy
    Bill Mandates Onshore and Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) led their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Supporting Made in America Energy Act, which would ensure the United States maintains and grows its energy independence by supporting Made in America energy. The bill bolsters energy independence by requiring the Department of the Interior (DOI) to hold four onshore oil and gas lease sales in the top oil and gas producing states as well as requiring two offshore oil and gas lease sales in each available area in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.

    “The Biden administration’s failure to conduct legally required oil and gas lease sales has led to higher energy prices,” said Risch. “The Supporting Made in America Energy Act will force the administration to approve lease sales and move us toward energy independence.”

    “Now more than ever, energy security is national security,” said Daines. “As President Biden continues to push his out-of-touch and unrealistic green agenda on the American people, I’ll continue to push for policies that bolster made-in-America energy.”

    Risch and Daines were joined by Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in introducing the legislation.

    # # #

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  4. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 4:32 am

    Good mornin’, kids! Coffee’s going early, and we’ll be here all day! Come grab a cup.

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  5. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 4:40 am

    Tucker is getting ready to roll out his new venture. Here’s the scoop. Doesn’t look like X will be getting full-length releases much longer. $72/year for founding members.

    https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/tucker-carlson-launches-streaming-service-pricing-founding-members-1235832326/

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  6. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 6:02 am

    Finally, some good news about “The Royals”, aka Harry and the Harridan. Named show business “Losers of the Year” for 2023! While this is a Breitbart article, it was taken from The Hollywood Reporter, which is the source out in Hollyweird. 😀 😀 😀

    https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/12/12/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-named-hollywoods-biggest-losers-of-2023/

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  7. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
    December 12, 2023 at 7:37 am

    Mornin’ kids!

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  8. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
    December 12, 2023 at 7:45 am

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  9. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 8:52 am

    I feel for people who are severely overweight. But there is no magic bullet. Another med designed for diabetes, but re-labeled shows the same rebound after people stop using the medication.

    https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/weight-loss-medication-zepbound/2023/12/11/id/1145518/

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  10. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 10:26 am

    Harvard president lady staying in place. We’ll see how long this lasts. Plagiarism and antisemitism is ok at her place. Got it.

    https://www.nationalreview.com/news/harvard-board-announces-president-claudine-gay-will-stay-in-role-amid-backlash-to-antisemitism-hearing/

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  11. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
    December 12, 2023 at 11:47 am

    International Universal Health Coverage

    International Day of Neutrality

    National Ding-a-Ling Day – call the people you haven’t heard from in a while

    National Poinsettia Day

    National Ambrosia Day

    Gingerbread House Day

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  12. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
    December 12, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    Afternoon All. It is in the low 30’s and has been for days. Seems almost like a heat wave. The weather guessers are not predicting snow yet, but they seem to be blindsided each time it does snow, so who knows. I just hope I can get over to my kids house for Christmas. I know, there is still a lot of time til then.

    Guess I should get some housekeeping done. So, hope you all have a great day.

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  13. Sharon's avatar Sharon says:
    December 12, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/us-families-hamas-hostages-not-invited-joe-bidens/

    I don’t understand wanting to go to a party that you’re not invited to, and then asking for an invitation…. setting yourself up for a further smackdown. The situation does serve to further document that lackofcharacter on the part of the bidens.

    Any females (mothers/daughters/sisters/cousins) who are part of these families might want to be grateful for having escaped the need to be within Joe’s reach. Seriously.

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  14. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
    December 12, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    This is a pro-life ad running by a pro-life Dem for President. I believe it is what it is going to take to get through to so many people who support abortion. DO NOT WATCH unless you choose to see. She has the bodies of late term abortions. I am sure it will be taken off YouTube quickly. Just remove the xxx’s.

    xxxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l_9VpEal0g

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  15. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 3:49 pm

    Here’s a heartwarming story to counter-balance the disgusting Shaker Heights animal cruelty case….

    This Sheep Got Stuck In 1 Crazy Place – Years Later, Farmers Finally Launch A Daring Rescue
    By Christina Williams (the rescue occurred on November 4th)

    In the vast expanse of the Scottish Highlands, where cliffs meet the sea, a sheep found itself lost and alone, stranded with seemingly no hope of rescue.

    Fiona, named the “loneliest sheep” in Britain, had been alone for more than two years, until a group of unlikely heroes emerged.

    https://www.thedailyacorn.com/this-sheep-got

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  16. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    Oversight Committee Posts the ‘Biggest Revelations’ From Investigation of Biden
    By Leah Barkoukis | December 12, 2023 9:30 AM

    In a thread posted Monday evening on X, the Republicans said the evidence “uncovered so far reveals how Joe Biden knew of, participated in & benefited from his family cashing in on the Biden name around the world.”

    https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/12/12/oversight-committee-posts-the-biggest-revelations-from-investigation-of-biden-n2632303?

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  17. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    December 12, 2023 at 4:26 pm

    New gift card scam. Criminals gaining, recipients losing.

    Holiday shoppers warned of disturbing gift card scam likely padding Chinese bank accounts

    https://nypost.com/2023/12/10/news/holiday-shoppers-warned-of-disturbing-gift-card-scam-likely-padding-chinese-bank-accounts/?dicbo=v2-YNwvR8O

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  18. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    December 12, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    Of course Harvard didn’t fire Claudine Gay
    By Kaylee McGhee White, Restoring America Editor December 12, 2023 01:36 PM

    Harvard knows Gay’s failures well — they just don’t care. Gay wasn’t hired to lead Harvard because of her intellectual prowess or tremendous academic accomplishments. She was hired because she adheres to a leftist ideology that places race and diversity above equality and merit and because she promised to infuse that ideology in every facet of Harvard’s operations.

    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/of-course-harvard-didnt-fire-claudine-gay

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