My hat is definitely off to all the work TomCat (and recently, Lynn) do in putting together the “Open Thread” post. It definitely has a learning curve to it – and unfortunately mine is not a steep line up. In fact mine barely rises above the x-axis.
Lynn and I decided we should post a Poll for Halloween (more on that below) – and TC gave us the powers to do it … sort of.
“It’s easy,” he says. “It’ll be fun,” he says. “A piece of cake,” he says. All you do is go to the separate plugin website to create the Poll – and don’t forget to copy the HTML Code. (Not too bad) Then head over to WordPress and simply plop that old HTML Code in the Widget in the right Sidebar.
Yeah, well GOOD LUCK trying to find where the damn Widgets are hidden so they can even be accessed. And even better luck in finding which Widget is the one you’re supposed to use – because NONE of them are labeled “Poll”. And after you do finally find it, then try re-positioning the thing so it actually appears somewhere visible … and without accidentally deleting any of the ones that are already there. ARRRGGGHHH!!!
[Note to Lynn: If you think I’m going to deprive you of the joy of mastering THAT learning curve, you got another think coming! ;-)]
At any rate, that’s why the “Open Thread” is up later and lighter than I had planned.
PUZZLE
Since I don’t do the puzzles, Lynn is kindly sending me her times with the Link.
Today’s Puzzle took Lynn 3:28 (average 5:36). To do it, click here. How did you do? Looks like someone lost their balls!
[NOTE: She actually emailed me that phrase: “Looks like someone lost their balls!”
I want … I think I deserve … I DEMAND some extra credit for heroic discretion by NOT adding any double entendre comments to a setup line like THAT. I mean my tongue is practically bitten off from passing up that teaser!]
SHORT TAKES
POLL
Now that I have your attention, please gaze to the right to find a new Poll. (At least I hope I finally got it positioned to the right.)
To help get us in the mood for Halloween, we want you to select the best “Horror Movie” of all time.
Please note that this is a broad category – and not just limited to “slasher movies”. Two additional notes:
[1] You can vote for MORE than one movie (I think, assuming I got the HTML coded correctly)
[2] And of course you can vote for “You Name It …” – and please voice your opinion in the comments.
Trump Whines about His “Hard Life” & Dad’s Measly MILLION DOLLAR LOAN
You just can’t learn this kind of ability to bond with the common man that The Donald displayed during an interview on the Today Show with Matt Lauer yesterday:
“My whole life really has been a ‘no’ and I fought through it. It has not been easy for me … it has not been easy for me. I started off in Brooklyn, my father gave me a small loan of a million dollars.”
Well, one does have to admire his fortitude. After all, to start out in life as a humble millionaire with all the other silver spoon disadvantages he had to face, courtesy of his Poppy … I mean it’s a miracle he’s still alive today.
Oh, BTW – that $1,000,000.00 he got back in 1970 or so … it’d be worth over SIX MILLION in today’s dollars.
And since it was Daddy’s money, it was probably the last (and only) loan Trump ever repaid.
Amtrak Renews Chris Christie “Loud-Mouth Credentials” When Booted Off the Quiet Car
Well, it’s not the first time Christie’s mouth has gotten him to trouble – and probably won’t be the last.
While slurping down a strawberry smoothie, Christie boarded the Acela train from Washington to New York while loudly berating his henchmen when he landed in the notorious (and “we-ain’t-kidding”) Quiet Car. He continued in his boisterous manner while also making phone calls – a big no-no.
Finally the conductor told him he was violently the Quiet Car’s cardinal rule, and he’d either have to cut it out or move to another car. And to his credit, he realized his error and headed to (where else?) … the Café Car!
http://nypost.com/2015/10/25/chris-christie-kicked-out-of-amtrak-quiet-car/
In his defense, it’s clear that Christie didn’t realize he was climbing into the Quiet Car – pretty sure he thought it was the Clown Car.
Jon Stewart and Wife Open an Animal Farm Rescue Sanctuary
Jon and his wife, Tracey, who is a veterinarian, have decided to convert their New Jersey farm, Bufflehead, into a sanctuary for neglected and abused animals. They’ll work with Farm Sanctuary, an organization devoted to ending inhumane farming practices.
And according to the New York Times, their farm already is home to four pigs – two of which were rescued from the side of the road in Georgia.
(There apparently is NO truth to the rumor circulating that at least one of the other pigs was recently rescued from an New York bound Amtrak train with remnants of a strawberry smoothie on his snout.)
Sorry about it being later than I wanted to get it out – but I had such a “delightful time” trying to learn how to put a Poll together … on my own … for hours … and hours.
I’m now going to take a little catnap, so “Please Do Not Disturb” …
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4:55 (5:30) This puzzle description tells me more about tennis balls than I wanted to know.
I did answer the poll but you will have to see it there. Great poll.
The Donald – But daddy wouldn't lend his helicopter, so Donnie had to travel in rented limos and even get STUCK IN TRAFFIC! What AGONY! (Isn't that a song for two princes from Into the Woods?)
Chrissie – There's a reason Amtrak is expensive to ride, and the ability to guarantee freedom from noise pollution is part of it. Surprised he took that correction so humbly, though.
Bufflehead – Don't be silly – Jon would not rescue a pig with strawberry smoothie on his snout, fresh off of Amtrak – that pig Jon would leave to his fate.
I promise not to disturb – you need to be left alone while your tongue heals, I hope quickly.
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I couldn't even imagine asking to borrow $100 from my father. Borrowing anything, period. A million $$'s? Not in my daddy's house.
CChristie is a BigMouth!! And not in a good way either.
Love Jon Stewart and his family for doing this. Kudos to him!!
I feel like that kitty w/her soft pillow. Working at school all day wears me out. Ouch! Hope that your tongue heals okay. Thanks, Nameless and tell TC I said Hi !!
Puzzle ~ 4:02 No matter how sick Lynn is, I can't beat her lately. Jerry???
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Nameless, you did a great job with the Poll. Thanks for the diversion from politics.
Trump ~ That was as stupid as Romney's 47% remark. The common man cannot relate to that kind of money. Most of us struggle with day to day expenses. Does't his "tough life" make you feel sorry for him?
Amtrak ~ I found this very amusing. He probably did think he was boarding the clown car instead.
Jon Stewart and his wife are to be commended. People with money doing good with it.
You deserve a nap after all that hard work. Sleep will help your tongue to heal also.
Great pix choices! Did the poll…brain enjoyed absorbing your finds but not finding words to put down here–maybe I need to join your kitty and return when I am refreshed…
Great job, Nameless. I voted for The Shining in the poll.
Yes, I almost wept at listening to how hard the Donald had it, trying to survive on a measly milliondollar loan. Poor baby.
I am actually surprised that Christie left the quiet car instead of demanding to be left alone.
Jon Stewart: I actually all ready knew this. I am involved in Animal Rescue, and also foster cats, so I get a lot of animal welfare news. I allready was a fan of his, this just sealed the deal for me.
Thank you Nameless for going through all that trouble to put up a poll. It works and you've had a lot of votes and comments already, even censored ones, through no fault of yours or TomCat's I think. It's the polling software having a mind of it's own. 😉
Politicus US: Isn't he endearing, your baby Trump? Don't you love him for pouting and whining about having had it so tough with setting up shop with Daddy's miserly $ 1 million loan, and having to pay it back with interest. You don't? Then why the hell are you voting for this privilege oozing idiot? Oh, because he's going to build a wall to keep illegal immigrants out for which he's going to make the Mexicans pay. Right.
NY Post: This didn't turn into the horror story I expected it to, Christie didn't start yelling at the conductor and didn't refuse to leave the quiet car. This is what we Dutch call looking for nails in shallow water. But I just love your comment on the pig rescued from an Amtrax train with remnants of a strawberry smoothie on his snout, Nameless.
New York Times: I can sooo understand Jon Stewart and his wife doing this. Although his work as a TV show host was terribly important, rescuing animals must be much more gratifying and immediate. I'd do exactly the same if I had a chance and I wish them both all the best.
Cartoon: Have one of my catnaps,which are popular in certain circles, Nameless, but watch out with the dosage.
Great job, Nameless. I blanked the targets on the poll.
Please do not let them bring Christie to the farm..he'll scare the bacon out of the poor litle piggies!
I remainamazed at how my fellow New jerseyans can continue to elect such piss poor bags of protoplasm to the governorship. Whitman did the reverse Robin Hood while Christie was still in diapers (well, his first set of diapers…it's hard for a pos to get away from them), and he has continued the trend. Meanwhile, even the recent Dem. gov's have been missing brains.
Dude, I can't wait for the opportunity to put up a poll. I see TC fixed the poll the way I thought it needed . . . same thing as when I put links in a story.
Trump the stump . . . but did he pay market interest? Trump is such a piece of worm eaten dead wood! How anyone could take this bombastic, bloviating idiot seriously just amazes me.
Just the sight of PIGnocchio is enough to launch my cookies. I wish he had protested and been unceremoniously turfed from the train.
How I miss Jon Stewart's wit! I'll bet he has all the rescues in stitches. Laughter is good medicine!
Nap well good and faithful dude!