ManchuCandidate – DeadSplinter

Just An Open Thread [NOT 23/9/23]

Open thread. No topics come to mind right now as my thoughts are on other things and I’m trying not to spend most of the weekend sulking (I am though.)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles [NOT 16/9/23]

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Travel hell?

Stupid Things [NOT 9/9/23]

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What are some of the stupid things you’ve heard or said? Stupidest thing I’ve ever heard in a meeting: “The future of the internet will always be wireline. Wireless internet

That’s Just Wrong [NOT 2/9/23]

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Social Fails, Awkward Moments, WTF WERE THEY THINKING?

Have you ever been hoisted by your own petard? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoist_with_his_own_petard Witnessed that this week at work. Fortunately it did not involve me. I thought it was downright hilarious, but I

Nemesis NOT [19/8/23]

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Nemesis: Moby Dick or Fudgey The Whale?

Friends [NOT 12/8/23]

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What I have been reminded of dealing with my aging parents is how important keeping and making new friends is especially in terms of keeping one’s mind active and healthy.

Sunday BBC Day DOT [6/8/23]

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Today’s news courtesy of the Beeb. Ukraine’s offensive is slow due to Russian defenses, not the lightning attack most people hoped for. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66383377 Shocking, changing the rules because they’re going