The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

For real news Gary looks to mainstream newspapers,

My news feeds are set to search primarily on articles on those companies in which I have an interest in or am looking for future opportunities. Other than that I generally scan the WP,WSJ, and USA Today. During the day I might leave it on FoxB or CNBC for little tidbits. Local Morning and Evening news round out the news.

Regardless of the choice, you still have to take what you read sometimes with a grain of salt. Funny point to illustrate - Many years ago our steel plant closed putting so many people out of work. The WSJ contacted our mayor at the time (a shrewd politician) about coming to town to do a story of the sad state of affairs. The Mayor and a couple of other good old boys, met the reporters at the airport shortly after lunch on the appointed day. They immediately drove them to the largest and most popular country western honky tonk in the county "The Fuzzy Duck". A rowdy place where the music and food was always good, and the females plentiful and friendly. By the time the Duck closed at 4 am, they only had time to gather their stuff for the ride back to the airport. The delegation had to help the still inebriated reporters on the plane. A few days later the headline read something to the effect "Economy Bad, But The Fuzzy Duck Is Alive And Well" with glowing reports of prosperity in the midst of adversity.

That is funny. That's an assignment I wouldn't mind to have covered.

 

[snowbear118 49]

Bradford, Mass.

 

[terri37 8]

The subscribers' forums are available if further discussion is desired.

I'll pass on the subscribers forum as it falls somewhere in the realm of the 24 hr news channels which I also pass on. Lots of negativity and little in the way of solutions.

Years back, we used to call it "The Vent Room." Just a place away from the main forum where anyone can 'vent' on stuff/issues that aren't allowed in the open forum. People are free to vent about stuff that bugs them, so I'm sure it can sound negative at times. No biggie, but I agree it's likely not for everyone. We still don't want fights or other general nastiness in there.

This thread pushes the envelope enough, at times.

 

[snowbear118 49]

Maybe it's time to collect the tabs and close the doors.

 

[smoke665]

Years back, we used to call it "The Vent Room."

For those who wish to view it, more power to them, and no judgments here. For me as a supporting member, I do wish there was a way to disable the feed though so it doesn't show up in my active topics. I enjoy TPF as a relaxing outlet away from the negativity and drama of the news and social media, and the appearance in the feed is a distraction.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Had some chocolate brownie coffee today. I'm not that into a lot of flavored coffees, but it was good! After all, chocolate... Good on a cloudy day, but at least it's not hot! was nice to have windows open for a change.

Gotta get back to cramming for a class that's just for fun and counts for nothing anyway! lol the week I was sick got me behind, but I want to at least finish it. Of course I stayed up too late and overslept so I may end up close to doing an all nighter yet.

 

[limr32 1]

For real news Gary looks to mainstream newspapers,

My news feeds are set to search primarily on articles on those companies in which I have an interest in or am looking for future opportunities. Other than that I generally scan the WP,WSJ, and USA Today. During the day I might leave it on FoxB or CNBC for little tidbits. Local Morning and Evening news round out the news.

Regardless of the choice, you still have to take what you read sometimes with a grain of salt. Funny point to illustrate - Many years ago our steel plant closed putting so many people out of work. The WSJ contacted our mayor at the time (a shrewd politician) about coming to town to do a story of the sad state of affairs. The Mayor and a couple of other good old boys, met the reporters at the airport shortly after lunch on the appointed day. They immediately drove them to the largest and most popular country western honky tonk in the county "The Fuzzy Duck". A rowdy place where the music and food was always good, and the females plentiful and friendly. By the time the Duck closed at 4 am, they only had time to gather their stuff for the ride back to the airport. The delegation had to help the still inebriated reporters on the plane. A few days later the headline read something to the effect "Economy Bad, But The Fuzzy Duck Is Alive And Well" with glowing reports of prosperity in the midst of adversity.

Smoke, you may consider adding BBC to your browse list, too.

 

[limr32 1]

Well, I just got done with my Saturday overtime (but am not done with my headache.) Stopped at Starbucks and guzzled some coffee and then decided that I deserve a manicure.

Current nail state, soon to be rectified:

 

[limr32 1]

Current nail state, post-manicure:



I don't get manicures often, but when I do, I generally give big fat tips to the manicurist.

 

[jcdeboever]

Current nail state, post-manicure:

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I don't get manicures often, but when I do, I generally give big fat tips to the manicurist.

Nice. You must be young, my guess looking at your hands, 25? Pretty

 

[smoke665]

Smoke, you may consider adding BBC to your browse list, too

I do occasionally.

 

[limr32 1]

Current nail state, post-manicure:

View attachment 144678

I don't get manicures often, but when I do, I generally give big fat tips to the manicurist.

Nice. You must be young, my guess looking at your hands, 25? Pretty

That guess of 25 just made you my Favorite Person of the Day

 

[Gary A.]

Current nail state, post-manicure:

View attachment 144678

I don't get manicures often, but when I do, I generally give big fat tips to the manicurist.

Nice. You must be young, my guess looking at your hands, 25? Pretty

That guess of 25 just made you my Favorite Person of the Day

Lucky you, Gary's last chat with JC he threatened to slap me.

 

[snowbear118 49]

Not 25; 23. Nice color, Leonore.

 

[snowbear118 49]

Anyone recognize this place?