I got to get out in the woods for an overnight campout in fresh snow. Sunday morning I enjoyed bacon, eggs, and coffee cooked over a campfire. Simple pleasures...
Commander, we old Boomers look at you like our parents imagined that Walter Cronkite could breed with Connie Chung and the result would be conjoined twins - Tucker Carlson and you. May your separation anxiety be minimal. I am afraid that Tucker may be the Walmart of the Internet, draining support from Substack. I'm sticking with you, buddy. Reading Screaming into the Void is like watching Ed Sullivan on acid.
Sadly, not too much to be positive about right now.
Last week we noted the car was leaking diesel after putting $100 of it in the tank. Was a seal that had cracked due to two little things:
That it had been -30C one night, which wouldn't have been a problem on its own if not for the fact that by EU and swedish regs, they put fatty oils made from vegetables into the fuel "for the sake of the climate", Well, -30C causes the diluting fluid to separate from the diesel which can have all sorts of bad effects on an engine.
(And good luck finding real undiluted diesel - it's borderline illegal to import, and it is illegal to use in your car.)
So a heart "Fuck you!" to all Greens and I hope I get to take it outta your hides.
Even the EU putting a hold on a coming law doesn't feel positive: it would have required all home-owners in the union to re-insulate their houses. All according to a universal ruleset for energy-efficiency re: heating that didn't take climate into account. So, the same rules for Siciliy as for Northland. Zero cost for southerners, and tens if not hundreds of thousands in dollars in outlay for northerners - because the bloody rule is written in such a way you must renovate to improve heat retention/lowered heating cost by a given percentage; no biggie in the south, just put in double-glass windows f.e. or do nothing. Here, we already have the most energy-efficient houses in the world so to save the stated percentage would have cost a fuckton of money.
And our feminist parties voted for it. Then, after the EU stopped it, the socialists-feminists crowed that they were the ones who had stopped it by voting /for/ it. SNL ain't got nothing on EU, I tell you that for free.
But but as the danes say, I did have a positive experiecne or two to share:
The number of homeless and poor coming to church each week has stopped increasing and is holding steady. That's good.
And I saw a real live snow-weasel. No photos but oh my what a heart-breakingly charming little creature, frolicking about in the snow listening for mice tunneling through it. 4-5 inches long, all white except the black tip of the tail.
Tuesday morning here, 0700. First meeting starts at 0900 and I'll be in meetings until 1545. Sisyfos had it easy, it feels like some days.
Ack, you tricked me! I actually clicked on that rotten SNL skit and watched it for 2:45. I forgive you, though, because of the tinfoil hat dog meme about Hamas under the IRS building. 😀 Still, after even 2 minutes of SNL, I think I need more wine 🍷
Okay, here's a bizarre feeling of happiness: Eight days ago, someone stole the rear wheel off my bicycle while it was locked up in front of a store. I decided not to just 'let it go' so I went to 2 different sorta nearby homeless 'camps' to put up a notice offering a reward for return of the wheel. A few days later, got a call, a bit garbled, but said he had the wheel. Last night, same guy called and said we could meet, but again at night and I don't plan on going alone at night to meet at a gas station several miles away. Then today, I took a friend's bike out, cycling in the vicinity of where a bunch of homeless people have tents, RVs, a food bank, and lo and behold--I ran into a guy that I had given my phone number and who'd seen the notices I posted. He says he does have the wheel, but it's stored with someone and he will try to pick it up and get it to me. I told him: But I won't meet at night; too dangerous. So, my HAPPINESS is that I truly believe I'm going to get my bike wheel back, and that I was able to navigate this whole situation in a big city that is not even my home--Seattle. I love feeling hopeful.
So much to laugh at here! Cats and Christmas trees anre always funny! (Me: “let’s hang the C’mas tree from the ceiling, I’m sure that’ll keep the cat out of it.”. Cat: “look, mom made the tree so much more fun this year!”). Also love the sledding dog. (Looks like a Belgian Malinois. I can definitely see our Mal doing that!)
We also have a Mal; we were told at the shelter she was a mixed something -or -other. But we've learned since that she's a Mal. I adore that breed! So freaking smart.
SC - Excellent work, and it doesnt get any better than Bonnie & Gangster vids.
I got to get out in the woods for an overnight campout in fresh snow. Sunday morning I enjoyed bacon, eggs, and coffee cooked over a campfire. Simple pleasures...
wow super nice.
Commander, we old Boomers look at you like our parents imagined that Walter Cronkite could breed with Connie Chung and the result would be conjoined twins - Tucker Carlson and you. May your separation anxiety be minimal. I am afraid that Tucker may be the Walmart of the Internet, draining support from Substack. I'm sticking with you, buddy. Reading Screaming into the Void is like watching Ed Sullivan on acid.
🫤🤔.......😂
I'm not sure exactly what this means but I love it.
I laughed waaaay too hard at that thumbnail.
Wait, I mean, um, don't audit me, bro! I love legalized extortio--I mean taxes!
Sadly, not too much to be positive about right now.
Last week we noted the car was leaking diesel after putting $100 of it in the tank. Was a seal that had cracked due to two little things:
That it had been -30C one night, which wouldn't have been a problem on its own if not for the fact that by EU and swedish regs, they put fatty oils made from vegetables into the fuel "for the sake of the climate", Well, -30C causes the diluting fluid to separate from the diesel which can have all sorts of bad effects on an engine.
(And good luck finding real undiluted diesel - it's borderline illegal to import, and it is illegal to use in your car.)
So a heart "Fuck you!" to all Greens and I hope I get to take it outta your hides.
Even the EU putting a hold on a coming law doesn't feel positive: it would have required all home-owners in the union to re-insulate their houses. All according to a universal ruleset for energy-efficiency re: heating that didn't take climate into account. So, the same rules for Siciliy as for Northland. Zero cost for southerners, and tens if not hundreds of thousands in dollars in outlay for northerners - because the bloody rule is written in such a way you must renovate to improve heat retention/lowered heating cost by a given percentage; no biggie in the south, just put in double-glass windows f.e. or do nothing. Here, we already have the most energy-efficient houses in the world so to save the stated percentage would have cost a fuckton of money.
And our feminist parties voted for it. Then, after the EU stopped it, the socialists-feminists crowed that they were the ones who had stopped it by voting /for/ it. SNL ain't got nothing on EU, I tell you that for free.
But but as the danes say, I did have a positive experiecne or two to share:
The number of homeless and poor coming to church each week has stopped increasing and is holding steady. That's good.
And I saw a real live snow-weasel. No photos but oh my what a heart-breakingly charming little creature, frolicking about in the snow listening for mice tunneling through it. 4-5 inches long, all white except the black tip of the tail.
Tuesday morning here, 0700. First meeting starts at 0900 and I'll be in meetings until 1545. Sisyfos had it easy, it feels like some days.
Now is that a short FT of money or a long FT? What is the metric conversion?
After reading (best without sound)
Immediately turn on sound
Can't stop laughing
As bad as I imagined that SNL skit might be...it was way worse. My God.
Sled. Dog.
Sled dog.
Ack, you tricked me! I actually clicked on that rotten SNL skit and watched it for 2:45. I forgive you, though, because of the tinfoil hat dog meme about Hamas under the IRS building. 😀 Still, after even 2 minutes of SNL, I think I need more wine 🍷
Well... you made it further than I did.
Wow....almost 3 minutes! I doubt anybody got any further......
made it way further than me. I only made it to about the minute mark and had enough of that drek.
I watched the entire 6:27 of it. The University of Pheonix part at the end is actually funny(IMO). It starts at 4:44
Hey!
M.Sim!
Poured a stiff one 30 minutes ago...
Is "Ko-Fi" a good way to shovel cash to you?
Yep!
So just click the button, and i will be served?
I think so? If you'd rather, you can paypal as well....but not many people rather these days ;) (simulationcommander@protonmail.com)
Yes, and why start paypalling now, amiright?
Exactly.
Okay, here's a bizarre feeling of happiness: Eight days ago, someone stole the rear wheel off my bicycle while it was locked up in front of a store. I decided not to just 'let it go' so I went to 2 different sorta nearby homeless 'camps' to put up a notice offering a reward for return of the wheel. A few days later, got a call, a bit garbled, but said he had the wheel. Last night, same guy called and said we could meet, but again at night and I don't plan on going alone at night to meet at a gas station several miles away. Then today, I took a friend's bike out, cycling in the vicinity of where a bunch of homeless people have tents, RVs, a food bank, and lo and behold--I ran into a guy that I had given my phone number and who'd seen the notices I posted. He says he does have the wheel, but it's stored with someone and he will try to pick it up and get it to me. I told him: But I won't meet at night; too dangerous. So, my HAPPINESS is that I truly believe I'm going to get my bike wheel back, and that I was able to navigate this whole situation in a big city that is not even my home--Seattle. I love feeling hopeful.
The Emerald City is paiste!
Be careful!
Don't get my wife started on Novak...
Kick Australia out of Wesren Civilization. Throw them to the Chinese wolves.
Edit: Western, noy Wesren, which is to the South...
Sorry, sorry, must be pawsitive, must be pawsitive...
Matt Walsh's Victim Hierarchy video. Can't stop laughing.
Also, glad to see Bonnie has completely tamed you now!
She still goes out at night but I have a feeling that might change when the weather gets a little colder....
Hope so!
I’m old enough to remember when SNL was funny….
JudyC I used Dana Carvey in one of my articles: https://vicparkpetition.substack.com/p/micro-donations-to-excessdeathsau
I love church lady. So naughty.
(Just re-read that post…it was a good one!)
Steve Martin performing the King Tut song?
Ah yes. I still recite the “Christmas Wish” when my girls ask me what I want.
Leave out one or two for the youngest.
“All the children of the world to join hands...”
Sorry - Holiday wish
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_uVUSBi3u0E
So much to laugh at here! Cats and Christmas trees anre always funny! (Me: “let’s hang the C’mas tree from the ceiling, I’m sure that’ll keep the cat out of it.”. Cat: “look, mom made the tree so much more fun this year!”). Also love the sledding dog. (Looks like a Belgian Malinois. I can definitely see our Mal doing that!)
We also have a Mal; we were told at the shelter she was a mixed something -or -other. But we've learned since that she's a Mal. I adore that breed! So freaking smart.
My favorite breed! Best dog I ever had, and so so smart!