Everything posted by abuelo gringo
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Today in History...
Fifteen years ago today: The 7 July 2005 London bombings, often referred to as 7/7, were a series of coordinated Islamic terrorist suicide attacks in London, England, that targeted commuters travelling on the city's public transport system during the morning rush hour. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_July_2005_London_bombings Watched a good short movie on Amazon Prime, called London River, last night on people seeking missing relatives afterwards. Starred Brenda Blethyn (Vera, for Brit mystery buffs.) Lots of timely references to scary black people and the painful tolerance by many whose lives included being discriminated against.
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Port Aransas
When I was there on Wednesday, a family of four wasn't wearing masks, but everyone else I saw was, except one lady who was holding a tissue up to her face while maneuvering her grocery cart . Of course, this was before the Abbott's order.
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Disney+ (Disney's new streaming service)
Yes, Disney +. Just an old folks mistake.
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Disney+ (Disney's new streaming service)
Is Hamilton closed captioned on Netflix? We olds don't hear lyrics as well as we once did (ears blown out by being close to amps in the '60s.) If not CC'd, any suggestions on available libretto?
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
Too far north to be in the Grove, isn't it?
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Port Aransas
Fifth reported today. https://www.portasouthjetty.com/articles/fifth-covid-related-death-reported-in-nueces-county/
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Port Aransas
Looking forward to next week's Police Blotter in the Jetty.
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Bye bye Luby's
There was a Piccadilly in downtown Austin in the late '60s or early '70s. Only went once. Rarely left the extended campus area then.
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Minneapolis Cop Murders A Black Man
Brownshirts?
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There was Nest, then others came along
I use a low end Honeywell wifi connected thermostat for a remote property. Worked well for us for about 7-8 years at less than $100. It is also programmable, but we don't use that feature. We leave AC off while not there, turn on while on the road to there. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Honeywell-Wi-Fi-7-Day-Programmable-White-Smart-Thermostat-with-Wi-Fi-Compatibility/999914795 Probably at HD and Amazon.
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Amazon prime recommendations
Gonnae no dae that.
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Old Ass NSFW Songs
This was also used as the theme song for an Australian comedy series on Amazon Prime called Laid.
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The Leftovers - HBO
The trailer site was at Richard Moya park. I can't find the photos I took at the time, but here are some from the net. https://imgbox.com/wkJo9zyQ https://imgbox.com/ebwxxbJq
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
No penalties for violations of Guv's order has been established. Do whatcha want.
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So the sheriff just stopped in my yard
53rd in July. It was the Summer of Love, after all. And Happy Anniversary to both of you couples.
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RIP Little Richard
She knows who she is.
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RIP Little Richard
Saw him in the early '70s at Gregory Gym. Opening act was the Youngbloods. I think a lot were there to see the Youngbloods, mostly college students. Smashing show. He had the whole place really rocking by the end of the set. Quite a contrast in bands. Glad I got to see him live.
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Netflix Recommendations
Just finished the last of eight seasons of Still Game, a multiple UK award winning sitcom set in Glasgow, Scotland. Needs closed captions to help with translating some of the brogue, but very funny thirty minute episodes.
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Port Aransas
Drove up the beach from Beach Rd 1A to Sandcastle Drive on Wednesday PM. Not real crowded and only saw one group of more than six who were probably not family. Weekends might be bad for a while.
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Getting into an iPhone/iPad without the passcode
If she was older, she likely has all her passwords written down somewhere or a file with them. Or she only uses one or two. Is there someone she might have given passwords, financial info, etc. to? Everyone older should do this. Actually anyone can die unexpectedly anytime, so everyone should have some back up person/place.
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Port Aransas
For those interested and willing to risk: https://www.portasouthjetty.com/articles/coronavirus-restrictions-on-hotels-beach-visits-to-be-lifted-in-port-aransas/ Note: State order against tourist travel still in effect through Thursday.
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Covers Good and Bad
Long time ago. Ronnie, Ronnie, and Mac:
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Songs about/inspired specific events (the story behind the song)
I was 10 going on 11 when this happened. It was all over the news. Maybe my first introduction to how evil people can be.
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Non Netflix/Amazon Streaming Recommendations & Other Random Streaming Shit
Benidorm is a hilarious, bawdy, English comedy I watch on BritBox. I just noticed it is on youtube.com. I don't know about premium youtube. Not advisable to watch with young uns in the room. Definitely NSFW or kiddies.
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COVID-19 Meta-Thread: Musicians of Note
Larry Campbell Doing better at last count.