Topic: Random Thoughts (Read 650406 times)

Normandie · « **Reply #10400 on:** December 03, 2021, 01:14:39 AM »

Quote from: nimrod on December 03, 2021, 12:27:43 AM

HMS Terror ?

Im just watching that miniseries now !!

Ooh, the story of the Terror and the Erebus is so fascinating!

Normandie · « **Reply #10401 on:** December 04, 2021, 02:56:40 PM »

Quote from: nimrod on December 03, 2021, 12:27:43 AM

Im just watching that miniseries now !!

If you like the miniseries you'd probably enjoy some books about the actual expedition. Frozen in Time by Owen Beattie and Iceblink by Scott Cookman are two that spring to mind straight away.

nimrod · « **Reply #10402 on:** December 05, 2021, 07:43:49 AM »

Quote from: Normandie on December 04, 2021, 02:56:40 PM

If you like the miniseries you'd probably enjoy some books about the actual expedition. Frozen in Time by Owen Beattie and Iceblink by Scott Cookman are two that spring to mind straight away.

Thanks

Normandie · « **Reply #10403 on:** December 19, 2021, 12:21:16 AM »

I didn't want to post this in the "George—My Sweet Lord" thread and interrup that discussion, plus my comment here is off topic. But wow, in that Far Out article you linked, nimrod, the following statement jumped out like a clarion call: "Floyd, a black man from Minnesota, was murdered by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin when knelt [sic] on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds during an arrest."

That right there would have been the basis for a successful libel suit. This article is dated June 25, 2020, with no updates noted. Chauvin was not officially found guilty until April 20, 2021.

Normandie · « **Reply #10404 on:** December 21, 2021, 01:42:59 AM »

This almost exactly sums up my holiday season so far.

If I had kids in the house I'd probably be hiding in the closet.

I hope everyone's holiday seasons are proceeding smoothly and pleasantly.

nimrod · « **Reply #10405 on:** December 21, 2021, 03:40:31 AM »

Just watched a similar miniseries to The Terror, called The North Water. Amazing story.

Normandie · « **Reply #10406 on:** December 21, 2021, 03:51:29 AM »

Quote from: nimrod on December 21, 2021, 03:40:31 AM

Just watched a similar miniseries to The Terror, called The North Water. Amazing story.

Oh, that looks really good! I'm definitely going to watch it over the holidays.

blmeanie · « **Reply #10407 on:** December 21, 2021, 12:25:42 PM »

Not to be a downer but the first person I've known personally to pass from Covid happened yesterday. My wife's Aunt, yes, she was ~ 86 but pretty healthy woman until after Thanksgiving when her largely unvaccinated family came for the holiday. The extended family is in a battle of blame. That side was/is extremely pro-trump while my mother in law's side of the family is very liberal. The woman's husband, very much to the right, will probably have a tough time reconciling all of it while mourning.

Normandie · « **Reply #10408 on:** December 21, 2021, 04:45:39 PM »

^^^^

I'm sorry for your family's loss, blmeanie.

Normandie · « **Reply #10409 on:** December 21, 2021, 05:46:29 PM »

blmeanie · « **Reply #10410 on:** December 21, 2021, 07:06:33 PM »

Quote from: Normandie on December 21, 2021, 05:46:29 PM

. . . and for the strife. These are certainly divisive times we're living in.

As if the political strife wasn't enough in this country, the layer of 2 years of Covid disagreements piled on top with no end in sight.

I found a t-shirt that I wear sometimes, simply it says- "Be a good human" on it. I get lots of comments and positivity from strangers when they see it. Despite differences, the sentiment is lost on society right now (very generally speaking).

Moogmodule · « **Reply #10411 on:** December 21, 2021, 09:18:05 PM »

Sorry to hear of you and your wife’s loss. All the division around it must be hard too.

Love the t-shirt

nimrod · « **Reply #10412 on:** December 21, 2021, 11:55:14 PM »

Sorry for your loss meanie. Its horrible all this.

My sons wife is an anti vaxxer and has persuaded him not to get it. Im worried as were spending Christmas day with them.

Normandie · « **Reply #10413 on:** January 01, 2022, 11:37:36 PM »

Normandie · « **Reply #10414 on:** February 01, 2022, 06:13:36 PM »

tkitna · « **Reply #10415 on:** February 17, 2022, 11:56:10 AM »

Well day 9 of a messy divorce. Wife has been cheating on me for 6 months and left and moved in with the guy. 30 years tossed away like it was nothing. She chose alcohol and money over the her husband, kids, and granddaughter. The only people that truly cared and loved her. I cant eat or sleep and have been living off of coffee and cigarettes. My daughter is getting married on tuesday the 22nd. What should have been a special and happiest day of her life has now been robbed due to my wifes weakness and selfishness. My daughter had to take 3 days to decide to even invite her, but relented so that she wouldnt feel regret later in life. As it is, my daughter gave her the stipulation that she has to sit in the back row with Scotty (pastors husband and cop) and will be escorted out immediately after the ceremony. My son is going to tell her that she will need to make an appointment to see her granddaughter and that the visits must be supervised by him or her mother. She will never be allowed to be alone with her again because of her alcoholism and the type of company she keeps now. My wife used to be a good person, but she is nothing but pure evil now. Her only girlfriend is an ex-prostitute, drug addict that is 20 years younger than her. Satan has ahold of her and wont let go.

Sorry for the downer post, but i'm lost right now and I dont know how i'm going to get through this.

Normandie · « **Reply #10416 on:** February 17, 2022, 02:43:12 PM »

nimrod · « **Reply #10417 on:** February 18, 2022, 02:40:33 AM »

My sympathies go out to you Todd. The demon alcohol has a lot to answer for. It has touched our family in a bad way years ago.
You have to be strong for your kids of course but I can just imagine how you are feeling. Lost is an understatement.

Meanwhile, love your kids and you beautiful granddaughter. I sincerely hope things get better for you in the not too distant future.

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #10418 on:** February 18, 2022, 06:07:59 AM »

Todd,

I've come to know you over the past sixteen years. I've learned that you're a strong and religious individual. A man who has worked hard to provide the best for his family. I've watched your family grow and grow up and it appears that they take after you in so many ways. Together you will have the strength to face the challenges ahead. Please don't think that these were thirty years just tossed away. Your fine family is evidence of that.

Take care of yourself, my friend. Your family is depending on you.

Barry

Moogmodule · « **Reply #10419 on:** February 18, 2022, 10:15:03 AM »

That sounds a terrible situation you’ve been put in. And awful for your children. All the best and take care.

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