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poll: 'Before we get started, does anyone want to get out? -- nm - prayformojo Jan 21, 08:52 5
- Wordle 220 4/6 ⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟩⬜🟨🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 -- nm - prayformojo Jan 25, 17:29
- I wish a Karen would -- nm - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 09:27
- “Before we proceed, do any of you have any dietary restrictions. ... Correct, you do not.” -- nm - Ron Swanson Jan 21, 09:17
- Nah. I'm in the mood to give some mfers a beat-down. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Jan 21, 08:54
- hell nah -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:53
4/6 - crash davis Jan 21, 08:49 4
- 4/6 as well - Beryllium Jan 21, 08:57
- Beat me. 5/6 - ReluctantCynic Jan 21, 08:51 2
  - I'm just happy to complete them, word games are one of my weak areas -- nm - crash davis Jan 21, 08:56 1
    - Exactly. I was "reluctant" to start. - Spawn Jan 21, 08:57
WTF???!!! -- (link) - LMS Jan 21, 08:40 5
- Graham Norton: Rachel Zegler and Ken Brannaugh this week -- nm - budice Jan 21, 08:41 1
  - I'm sure they've already promoted Belfast on that show. Last week's ep was good (this week in the US). -- nm - LMS Jan 21, 08:45
- More of an explanation here -- (link) - LMS Jan 21, 08:41 2
  - What's his context in the media world, like a Jake Tapper? -- nm - Reagen Jan 21, 08:45 1
    - Don't know who that is, he's a bit like a serious John Oliver, Outside Source on the BBC News Channel is very good. - LMS Jan 21, 08:54
I know I am beginning to sound like a broken record, but good thoughts, positive vibes, and prayers asked for. - crash davis Jan 21, 08:37 23
- sending recovery, strength and love -- nm - JenBro Jan 21, 11:16
- Praying for her recovery -- nm - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 09:28
- Oh no. Praying -- nm - SyrDragon Jan 21, 09:02
- Good wishes for you all -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 21, 08:57
- sorry crash. :( -- nm - tRuMaN Jan 21, 08:57
- Sending positive thought, sorry both of you have to be going through this. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jan 21, 08:57
- Nothing but good thoughts. -- nm - znufrii, exceeded expectations Jan 21, 08:56
- Man... nothing but but positive thoughts for you guys. -- nm - Jovian Jan 21, 08:56
- :( -- nm - kelly Jan 21, 08:55
- So sorry :( -- nm - Beryllium Jan 21, 08:53
- Oh, Crash. You guys *so* deserve a break. Very best vibes to you both. -- nm - Meg Jan 21, 08:53
- All the positive vibes -- nm - JD Jan 21, 08:51
- very best wishes! -- nm - Remlik Jan 21, 08:49
- So sorry. Sending all the best. -- nm - pmb Jan 21, 08:49
- so sorry - all the good thoughts, you know we always want to know what's happening with her and you. -- nm - Andie Jan 21, 08:48
- ohmygoodness. sending healing thoughts. let us know if there's anything else we can do. -- nm - Diva Jan 21, 08:48
- Positive thoughts. -- nm - Shaun Jan 21, 08:43
- so sorry. good thoughts sent -- nm - decline Jan 21, 08:42
- hang in there, amigo. Really sorry that you're going through this again. I'll have a word with the squirrels - prayformojo Jan 21, 08:42
- prayers y'alls way -- nm - ty97 Jan 21, 08:41
- I'm so, so sorry Crash. If there's anything we can do from the middle of the country please let us know. -- nm - spamlet Jan 21, 08:41
- That's ... ugh. I don't know what to say. But I'll be sending all the good thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes I can muster. - ReluctantCynic Jan 21, 08:40
- I am so sorry. Sending you both all the vibes. -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:38
Well, there it is. First my niece tested positive (couple weeks ago), now her mother (not from each other). Lingering cold symptoms, nothing else. - Spawn Jan 21, 08:33
Cider and Crisp are pretty good starting words. -- nm - Volnelk Jan 21, 08:27 25
- I like to use words with many vowels -- nm - Krusty Jan 21, 09:47
- Heart / scion. -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 21, 08:57
- I try to choose a different one each time. It half-worked today. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 21, 08:57 1
  - I used JUICY yesterday for shitz und giggles. - Reagen Jan 21, 08:58
- ARSON. -- nm - Reagen Jan 21, 08:40
- spoiler - Diva Jan 21, 08:34
- I use raise or mount. All about those vowels. Yes, I know mouse is better, but still! -- nm* - Spawn Jan 21, 08:29 18 1
  - I started with TAKER but am changing that to TAPES or TALES or TAMES (depends on mood) - ty97 Jan 21, 08:49 2
    - SLATE would be better than TALES - decline Jan 21, 08:53 1
      - 50 Spawn Points - Spawn Jan 21, 08:54
  - I've been using STARE, but there are some good suggestions here -- nm - crash davis Jan 21, 08:45 3
    - I was using STARE then switched to STAIN a couple rounds ago. -- nm - znufrii, exceeded expectations Jan 21, 08:46 2
      - I stumbled on SOARE. Read somewhere that it's a good starting word based on letter frequency. I switch between that and STARE. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Jan 21, 08:50 1
        
        Might try that. Thanks. -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 09:17
  - I use Palms. It's easier for me to figure out vowels than consonants. -- nm - spamlet Jan 21, 08:42 3
    - right? There are 5 vowels, those are easy to figure out. Start eliminating consonants off the top. -- nm - Andie Jan 21, 08:49
    - There is a reason you have to BUY vowels on the Wheel, you crazy people! -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:43 1
      - If I ever got on the show I would almost never buy a vowel other than as a last resort. - spamlet Jan 21, 08:50
  - ADIEU didn't do me many favors. I think it's harder to sound out words based only on vowels. STONE and TRAIN have served me well. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jan 21, 08:31 6
    - I used Train today. -- nm - Volnelk Jan 21, 08:35
    - I can see that. I think I have got it in 4 5, maybe 6 times. 1 once, and 5 once. For me the vowels are what I need but it might slow me. -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:34
    - I've been using RATES and NEARS as starters and then I go from there. -- nm* - Diva Jan 21, 08:33 3
      - I use TERNS or TERMS a lot. But sometimes i just throw in something else for fun. -- nm - Andie Jan 21, 08:50
      - MY starting word is RATIO. -- nm - Shaun Jan 21, 08:37
      - Not bad, but duplication. I use both of mine in a row frequently, and all 10 are new letters. -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:36
The Aristocats! -- (link) - Beryllium Jan 21, 08:24
Based on two seasons while playing with Burrow, it is statistically more likely that Chase will score a TD from Bengals territory than the red zone. - Volnelk Jan 21, 08:23
ST frequent flyers: what is procedure for travel now? Do I need to show neg test? - SyrDragon Jan 21, 08:12 17
- My understanding is that the current procedure is to violently scream at the flight attendants. -- nm - Dano Jan 21, 08:17 7
  - (Please don't do this) -- (edited) - ty97 Jan 21, 08:18 6
    - I figured he had gotten some real answers so it was okay for a joke answer. -- nm - Dano Jan 21, 08:18 1
      - I edited to note I knew you were joking and the joke is fine! I was just lamenting what FAs have to put up with today -- nm - ty97 Jan 21, 08:19
    - don't listen to him, he's a secret flight attendant. -- nm - colin Jan 21, 08:18 3
      - I doubt I'd last. I wouldn't peace out via the emergency slide or anything, but I don't think I could handle how utterly rude people can be -- nm - ty97 Jan 21, 08:20 2
        
        People are the worst. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jan 21, 08:29 1
        
        Iowans especially -- nm - ty97 Jan 21, 08:41
- Honor System -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:15
- you'll need a full Hazmat suit -- nm - decline Jan 21, 08:15 2
  - Probably my N95 I'm saving -- nm - SyrDragon Jan 21, 08:16 1
    - save it. double mask with cheap masks. air travel has not been linked to outbreaks and is fairly safe. - colin Jan 21, 08:18
- Domestic flight: You have to wear a mask in the airport and on the plane. That's all. -- (edited) - ty97 Jan 21, 08:14 3
  - Hawaii requires you to have a safe travels Hawaii account and upload your vax card or be tested before they'll let you leave the airport. Or, you - jnine Jan 22, 22:33
  - L.A. required proof of vaccination. I've not heard of any other cities. Orange County just requires masks indoors. -- nm - Meg Jan 21, 08:29
  - Kewl, figured you would know STIS&F -- nm - SyrDragon Jan 21, 08:15
- Not unless you leave the country. Only real change is you have to wear a mask in airport and on board. -- nm - spamlet Jan 21, 08:14
DTL: Tied the program record for wins in a season. Looking to break it in the final game. Will likely finish with my highest ranking even if I lose. -- nm* - Dano Jan 21, 08:12 2
- Excellent! I can match my highest win total by taking the finale. It would also be my third 5th place finish in the PTT in 7 seasons - Baron Enero Jan 21, 08:26
- Fantastic! - spamlet Jan 21, 08:15
Spawn alert! The Batman theme -- (link) - Shaun Jan 21, 08:02 [youtube] 4 1
- *shivers* - Spawn Jan 21, 08:11 2
  - Not sure what the IM refers to, so *shrug* -- nm - Shaun Jan 21, 08:36 1
    - Ed Sheerhan song: Shivers -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 08:37
- Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb. -- nm - Beryllium Jan 21, 08:03
This is awesome. - Will Hunting Jan 21, 08:01 [youtube] 4
- When I met Elias I told him how great that segment was... - Remlik Jan 21, 08:24 1
  - If he’s mentioned passing the ball instead of running it, there’s a riot. - Will Hunting Jan 21, 08:31
- video unavailable for me, anyone else? -- nm - loosilu Jan 21, 08:02 1
  - You have to click through to see it on YouTube so they can get their ad money. -- nm - znufrii, exceeded expectations Jan 21, 08:02
*screaming goat noises* -- nm - znufrii, exceeded expectations Jan 21, 07:58 3
- *shakes fist at Fidelity* -- nm - ty97 Jan 21, 08:08
- The ZNVVFRII -- nm - prayformojo Jan 21, 08:00
- Is that the new Taylor single? -- nm - Baron Enero Jan 21, 08:00
So, I also got a text from the hotel from B2 welcoming us. Think if I asked them to get us some Insomnia cookies they would? :) -- nm - oblique Jan 21, 07:44
Hey Kilbo, there are some good restaurants/bars at the CAA if you haven't been before. My office is around the corner. Cindy's on the roof has great - pmb Jan 21, 07:44 1
- We have reservations tonight at Acanto :) -- nm - oblique Jan 21, 07:51
I mean, if God is calling up old fat white men, I have a suggestion on who can go next. -- nm - TWuG Jan 21, 07:41 5
- i feel attacked. -- nm - colin Jan 21, 08:00 1
  - I do too. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Jan 21, 08:53
- *gets worried* -- nm - Dano Jan 21, 07:59
- He's not going up. -- nm - pmb Jan 21, 07:44 1
  - Oh, he's getting a face to Face. "You're fired!" -- nm - TWuG Jan 21, 07:58
So how can the US prosecute the Belarussians that forced down the plane to arrest the journalist? - spamlet Jan 21, 07:38 3
- Yes - if the aircraft was outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the US (which this was), there's still jurisdiction is US nationals are on board -- (edited) - Roger More Jan 21, 07:46 2
  - I didn’t know this. Interesting. -- nm - znufrii, exceeded expectations Jan 21, 08:20
  - Thanks. I hadn’t seen it mentioned in the news stories why we had jurisdiction. -- nm - spamlet Jan 21, 07:47
A helpful reminder to my ST friends: take care of yourself first. - Baron Enero Jan 21, 07:37 10
- I spend too much time sitting so I bought an extra kitchen timer to beep at me every 2 hours so I get up and go check the mail or something. -- nm - Max Jan 21, 08:24
- I was hospitalized for my ulcerative colitis in 2006 for a week. Fast weight loss..does not recommend -- nm - SyrDragon Jan 21, 08:19
- Yes! I'll add to this, because it's been a topic of discussion in my household... - colin Jan 21, 08:12 3
  - 👍👍👍 -- nm - prayformojo Jan 21, 08:26
  - The Maintenance Phase podcast has a lot of great stuff on this topic. nm - ralph wiggum Jan 21, 08:14 1
    - ooo, i'll check that podcast out. thanks. citations needed did a deep dive on it ep 149. -- nm - colin Jan 21, 08:16
- Amen - well said. I'm glad your friend is home -- nm - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 07:51
- I'm trying to eat healthy again, I promise! - ty97 Jan 21, 07:43 2
  - Now now, there's no need to turn into Susan Powter. -- nm - Baron Enero Jan 21, 08:01
  - Same. Was already working out but that wasn’t doing much so back on WW. - spamlet Jan 21, 07:50
Alan Doyle tour sites in the US (a great show) -- (link) - Beaker Jan 21, 07:32 2
- in 2023 on closer reading... -- nm - Beaker Jan 21, 07:33 1
  - Yeah, ours got pushed a year. -- nm - JaxSean Jan 21, 08:07
Louie Anderson has died at the age of 68. -- (link*) - budice Jan 21, 07:28 10
- damn that sucks. - colin Jan 21, 08:19
- Wow. -- nm - Spawn Jan 21, 07:43
- That's a shame. I had a couple of his standups on VHS back in the day I played a LOT. I loved when he gave voice to his mother. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Jan 21, 07:36
- Life with Louie and Bobby's World were two of the earliest shows I watched in English as a kid, and were a big help learning the language - Guigue Jan 21, 07:32 2
  - loved Life with Louie -- nm - Jovian Jan 21, 07:49
  - I really liked Bobby's World as well. -- nm - spamlet Jan 21, 07:35
- 2022 is trying to outdo 2019 in a single month -- nm - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 07:30 1
  - Conversely, I'd say the fact Meatloaf made it to 2022 is pretty amazing. - Cuzzin Todd Jan 21, 07:37
- Another one I would have lost. - spamlet Jan 21, 07:29 1
  - yeah I thought he passed a while ago, but think I was confusing him with the naynay guy (John Pinette) -- nm - Beaker Jan 21, 07:33
I'm not one for experimenting much with drinks, etc but I tried Angry Orchard Crisp Apple something or other the other day at a new restaurant in town - oblique Jan 21, 07:25 10
- My wife is GF, so we do a lot of ciders in the summer—we’ll have to circle back to that one, forgot how it tastes -- nm - Flavorize Jan 21, 08:02 1
  - My wife is also. I never really think of it when it comes to drinks but that is a nice bonus -- nm - oblique Jan 21, 08:06
- Bold Rock's premium dry is really nice if you can find it locally. Most ciders are so sweet, it's nice to find a really dry one like Crisp Apple. -- nm - colin Jan 21, 07:56
- Congrats on being the last person to discover cider. -- nm - Reagen Jan 21, 07:29 2
  - Ouch. Your new found Wordle superstardom has really gone to your head. nm - ralph wiggum Jan 21, 07:36 1
    - What does Reagen know about cider? In Canada the whole thing's flip-flopped. -- nm - Roger More Jan 21, 07:37
- We love Angry Orchard...though I've liked it better with salty snacks and not as good with sweet things - SyrDragon Jan 21, 07:29
- welcome to 2016 - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 07:28 2
  - Truly…this is mean. - Will Hunting Jan 21, 07:51 1
    - His post did make me want to drink my sole bottle of Angry Orchard in my frig. Friday night booyah! -- nm - St. Epiphany Jan 21, 07:53
Philly Strong! -- (link*) - decline Jan 21, 07:24
For my Wordle loving friends who want more than one puzzle a day (Nmblink) - ralph wiggum Jan 21, 07:22 4
- hellowordl should have been Guess the Coding Script -- nm - Max Jan 21, 08:26
- I got a 6 letter one in 2. "good night, Seattle, we love you!" *Drops mic* -- nm - Reagen Jan 21, 07:26 2
  - I got it in 4. My third guess pattern was -- (edited) - Baron Enero Jan 21, 07:45 1
    - I got the 7 letter in 4 also with a rather miraculous guess. -- nm - Baron Enero Jan 21, 08:01
So if you wanted to buy Roku when it was 150 a share, good news! -- nm - Reagen Jan 21, 07:22

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