GO VISIT HIM. https://pitsnipesgripes.blogspot.com/2026/05/and-now-my-feeble-attempt-to-cover-for.html?m=1<<<<
Friday, May 22, 2026
Happy Friday... Alive and Kicking...
All went very well with this Morning's visit.
One small flat subcentimeter polyp and 3 diverticula.
Other than that unremarkable. Until the biopsy results which, hopefully, will be clear.
So overall, it was worth it.
Dropped 4lbs of water weight. The scale, was sub 200lbs when I got on it this morning.
It's been a loooooong time since I have been under the 200 mark.
I know, I know, it's water weight and the breakfast I had will ruin. It was fun while it
lasted and is now a goal that I can attain.
Nap time.. then taking it easy for the day.
I would also like to add that propofol* is amazing.
Best 1 hour sleep that felt like 8 hours that I have had in forever.
Be back later.....
*What it is: Propofol is a powerful, fast-acting intravenous general anesthetic and sedative normally reserved for highly monitored hospital surgeries and critical care.
Recreational Use: It is not a sleep aid and is never meant to be used in a home setting without advanced life-saving equipment (like EKG monitors and ventilators)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Happy Thursday...
Well kids,
No free ice cream this week. I ran out of time with work and life being busy.
I have to be at the hospital at "0" dark thirty for my scheduled colonoscopy.
No food since last night, so I'm hangry.
Headed home to start drinking the " GoLYTELY" ( sounds so appealing ) osmotic
flush fluid. Then work on trying to sleep with one eye open.
At least I can start the weekend with a lighter scale number and pants fitting loosely.
Stay safe out there. I'll post at some point sooner or later.
Some Jeff Foxworthy.....
Slainte!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rare Back And Crow Boys! You did good.
"He used his badge, his office, and his political influence to lobby against the God-given right of law-abiding Alabamians to carry without having to beg the government for permission."........ BamaCarry spokesperson
The BamaCarry spokesperson was referring to the defeat of Lee County Sheriff Jay Johnson who has served that office for nearly 30 years by Cam Hunt who Johnson fired after he announced his plans to run for Sheriff Johnson's office in the upcoming election. Hunt, who served as Marine and in law enforcement prior to his teaming up with Bama Carry a pro-gun PAC/lobbying organization advocating permit-less carry, etc. Read more about this "triumph over tyranny" in the below links.
BamaCarry takes Victory Lap after defeating "the most un-Constitutional Sheriff in AL"
Lee County Sheriff voted out after nearly 30 years
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Looney Tunes Explained In 2026
Looney Tunes hasn’t aged well pic.twitter.com/OU9BoO1QpF
— Dustin Nickerson (@DustinNickerson) May 15, 2026
Happy 90th Birthday Mom!!
A couple months ago I took a picture of my mother.
Then I asked ChatGPT to edit the picture and make her a medieval princess.
This captured her perfectly. She was sitting at the table and her face and hair look like that. Obviously the AI filtered it a bit.
I’ll be dead where I stand if I share the original 🤫
Anyway, I had this portrait framed 8 1/2 x 11 for her gift.
She doesn’t always feel well and has lived through lots of ups and downs in her life, as many have.
Overall, physically and mentally her age is showing but she doesn’t have any major health issues as of today.
Love you always Mom!
Friday, May 15, 2026
Mutual Of Irish's Wild Kingdom... The Real Housewives Of Leominster MA... eeeesh....
From the poster of the video...
Somebody Fishing?
"We live in a different kind of world now": Bomb found underwater below dam in Mobile Alabama's only water supply
I searched for additional information, but there is not a lot forthcoming at this time. At this point there only seems to be only conjecture as to who planted the device, what the intended purpose was, what type of device this was, etc. Local officials have involved a myriad of alphabet agencies and have pulled out all of their shiny resources, but are being tight lipped for now, releasing only basic information and not much of that. Maybe it was kids trying to stun some fish or perhaps it was some jihadist attempting to disrupt the fresh water supply to one of Alabama's largest cities and the nation's second largest port, but . As a note, I saw the detonation of this "bomb" by authorities and it did not seem powerful enough to do any significant damage.
You Dirty Little M---f--k-r....
Ticks
Are all over the news lately.
So, based on the time I spend out hiking and in the woods I do take precautions.
Permethrin on pants and tick check every time i venture out.
That being said, I have no idea on what happened yesterday.
Yesterday was busy, I didn't have time to spend outside. It was a long day and when I got
home I changed into sweats, put a load of laundry in , had some diner and took a long shower.
Retired to bed and scrolled the internet before shutting off the light.
Maybe 20-30 mins later I felt something on my arm.
In the dark I felt a little bump with my finger.
Didn't think anything of it, maybe a beetle or just random bug.
I picked it up and turned on the light. A fucking tick. No way.
He was dispatched readily. Good riddance.
For the next hour every little feeling on my skin was investigated.
So. The quandry...
No outdoors time since the day before.
No pets currently at my living arrangements.
All laundry done and washed.
A long hot shower.
Fucker was there.
I have no idea. Other than this:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Redistricting: It is downright entertaining here in Alabama
There have been legislators escorted from the State House floor by Alabama State Troopers, protesters demonstrating outside, etc. These protesters are upset about the states new redistricting lines. Then there are the antics of some of these representatives and senators who fear losing their seats and all the personal benefits that go with said seat. The cry is racism, Jim Crow, slave/master, etc. It was not racist when they had the "big end of the stick", but now that the lines have been re-drawn to accurately and legally define each district, it appears some of these career politicos and at least one Congress critter may lose their seat(s). It is also interesting to see the RINOS go to great lengths to appear as being "anti-racial" and making amends and excuses. Knowing the nature of career politicians, I predict some of these will probably cave before this said and done. Below are a couple of the "entertaining" episodes. I truly pity the folks who suffer under such incompetent representation.
'Crazy Ass Uncle Tom': Democrat State Rep. Juandalynn Givan says Clarence Thomas 'sold us back into the hands of the master'(her screeching rant is in the link)
Story
Read More Here
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Pig Trap... Reposted In Full From The Now Gone Taxicab Depressions Blog.
I dug this up by scrolling around the wayback machine. This was written by Taxi Hack back in 2014
and received a shit ton of comments. So here ya go.. 12 years ago, he wrote the following post:
( here is the link to the wayback search... LINK HERE< so you can see the original post and all the comments )
Taxi hack wrote:
I had a very memorable and thought-provoking passenger a while back that I never wrote about because while I found him fascinating, he seemed a little too political for what was always intended to be a fun blog to read and some cheap therapy for your humble driver and writer. But in light of all the scandals that have erupted lately and the EpicClusterSharknadoFuck that is ObamaCare, I have been thinking about a few things he said to me, so I’m going to commit them to paper (or pixels), if only for my own reading. So if you just want to read about moron drunks and belligerent whores, skip this post…
But if you are interested in catching up on current events that just might personally affect you soon, please read on…
Friday, May 8, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Here’s An Interesting Topic of Discussion __ UPDATED
The main 30yo speaker is Connor Leahy. <<<
By request..... Here is the a 7 min video that includes the clip above.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Indifferent Stars Above..A Story Of Human Struggle
I have been listening to this audiobook during my travels and I can't recommend it enough.
It's unfathomable what those travelers experienced in the not so distant past when there was
almost nothing past the Missouri River, until you got to California or Oregon.
This snip describes it well...
October 28,
1846
The Donner
Party’s First Blizzard in the Sierra Nevada
On October
28, 1846, a sudden and powerful blizzard swept across the Sierra Nevada,
trapping the Donner–Reed Party as they struggled toward California along the
emigrant trail. The snow began early and fell fast, forcing the weary pioneers
to halt near what is now Donner Lake, west of Truckee, California.
The
group—consisting of 87 men, women, and children who had left Springfield,
Illinois, the previous spring—was already behind schedule. Delayed by poor
advice and the disastrous Hastings Cutoff, a so-called shortcut through Utah’s
Great Salt Lake Desert, they reached the Sierra too late in the season. When
the October blizzard struck, they were unable to cross the summit, and their
wagons became immobilized by the deepening snow.
As the storm
raged, the emigrants hastily built makeshift cabins and lean-tos from logs and
canvas. Food supplies dwindled. Starving oxen and mules died and froze where
they fell. By early November, the snow was 20 feet deep in places, cutting off
any hope of escape.
Over the
following months, starvation and exposure decimated the company. Several small
groups tried to cross the mountains on snowshoes, only to perish or resort to
desperate measures for survival. By the time relief parties reached the trapped
emigrants in February 1847, forty-five of the original eighty-seven had died.
The ordeal
of the Donner Party shocked the nation. Newspapers across the United States
printed lurid accounts of their suffering, but later investigations confirmed
the essential facts: a combination of poor timing, inexperience, and relentless
winter weather had turned one family’s westward dream into a national tragedy.
Patrick
Breen, one of the survivors, recorded their experiences day by day in his
now-famous Donner Diary:
“Snowed fast
all night and still snowing. Wind west. Cold. We have nothing but hides to
eat.”
— Patrick
Breen Diary, December 1, 1846
The tragedy
became a lasting symbol of both the courage and peril of the American frontier.
It prompted improvements to emigrant routes and served as a sobering reminder
of the high price paid by those seeking opportunity in the West.
Via https://www.facebook.com/groups/Oldwestremembered/posts/3574023896074211/
Sunday, April 26, 2026
40 Year Anniversary Of The USS Missouri's Recommissioning Will Be May 9th and 10th...
Honoring the Recommissioning Crew | Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor
In 1986, the legendary USS Missouri returned to active service, marking a new chapter in the ship’s extraordinary history. Four decades later, the Battleship Missouri Memorial is proud to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ship’s recommissioning and honor the sailors who brought the “Mighty Mo” back to life, the dedicated Mighty Mo Sailors known as the Recommissioning Crew.
Now permanently berthed in historic Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Missouri Memorial continues to serve as a powerful symbol of service, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of the U.S. Navy. On May 9 & 10, 2026, we invite members of the Recommissioning Crew to return to the ship they helped restore to greatness for a special day of remembrance, camaraderie, and celebration.
Yet, Another One
NASA nuclear propulsion scientist killed in fiery wreck possibly connected to nationwide deaths/disappearances
"Once is happenstance. Twice is a coincidence, Three times is an enemy accident" Ian Fleming
This makes two from Huntsville and there are a dozen prominent researchers who have died or gone missing and the a few whose deaths were labeled as suicides. Another story
Saturday, April 25, 2026
We Can Only Hope
"The $PLC is not going to survive this": Conservative legal expert Mike Davis says DOJ indictment shows "clear fraud".
I am really surprised it has taken this long with all of the negative baggage the $PLC has been carrying around for the last 30 years. Tragically, they keep receiving monies from wealthy liberal benefactors and are able to continue spewing hate, causing division, championing anything that is counter-American with the majority of their actions. Story
Friday, April 24, 2026
FAFO (K-9 edition)
The above took place this week in Florence, AL. The first 6:45 is pretty much the perp taunting the cops, etc. So I started it here. My take is the cops were across the road on unrelated business. The guy seen on the video is David Culliver. He keeps coming across the street asking questions, taking verbal jabs at the cops, etc. The bears had been poked enough and when they tried to arrest Mr. Culliver, he resisted. Besides being grossly outnumbered, outgunned, etc. the Popo had a dog which they promptly hissed on David. That's when David bit back and then the cops went to work on him until he loosened his jaw-hold from the dog's leg. It could have been a lot worse. It could have all been avoided altogether, but ____________behavior took place (not sure what the term is for behavior that undermines ones own well being/Dumbassery to the infinite power?). As far as I know, the dog has not shown any signs of disease. 
Thursday, April 23, 2026
♫♪♫ Behind Scenes In the making of 10cc's I'm Not In Love ♫♪♫
Phil sent this over last night.
It is quite amazing the musicianship and dedication these guys showed
in the production of this song.
For the record, I realize some may HATE! this song. Some haven't heard it for a while and some
Love this song. This isn't about the song itself. It's about the 70's and the music and what
these artists worked on for weeks or months to MAYBE have a hit or more possibly a flop.
Watch it for the technical aspect of putting this all together. Or, maybe the drugs were that good.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
This is one of the things that makes a thinking person go hmmm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Huntsville Alabama anti-gravity tech researcher's death tied to nationwide series of disappearances, alleged suicides. STORY
Monday, April 20, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Joe and José
Joe legal works in construction, has a Social Security number and makes $25.00 per hour with taxes deducted.
Jose illegal also works in construction has no Social Security number and makes $15.00 per hour cash, under the table.
Ready?... now pay attention....
Joe legal: $25.00 per hour × 40 hours = $1,000.00 per week or $52,000.00 per year. Now, take 31% away for State and Federal taxes. Joe legal now has $31,231.00.
Jose illegal: $15.00 an hour × 40 hours = $600.00 per week or $31,200.00 per year. Jose illegal pays no taxes. Jose illegal now has $31,200.00.
Joe legal pays medical and dental insurance with limited coverage for his family at $600.00 per month, or $7,200.00 per year. Joe legal now has $24,031.00.
Jose illegal has full medical and dental coverage through the State and local clinics and emergency hospitals at a cost of $0.00 per year. Jose illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe legal makes too much money and is not eligible for food stamps or welfare. Joe legal spends $500.00 per month for food or $6,000.00 per year. Joe legal now has $18,031.00.
Jose illegal has no documented income and is eligible for food stamps, WIC and welfare. Jose illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe legal pays rent of 1,200.00 per month or $14,400.00 per year. Joe legal now has $9,631.00.
Jose illegal receives $500.00 per month Federal rent subsidy. Jose illegal pays out that $500.00 per month or $6,000.00 per year. Jose illegal still has $31,200.00.
Joe legal pays $200.00 per month or $2,400.00 per year for car insurance. Some of that is uninsured motorist insurance. Joe legal now has $7,231.00.
Jose illegal says, "We don't need no stinkin' insurance."... and still has $31,000.00.
Joe legal has to make his $7,231.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline.. etc.
Jose illegal has to make his $31,200.00 stretch to pay utilities, gasoline and what he sends out of the country every month....
Joe legal now works overtime on Saturdays or gets a part time job after work.
Jose illegal has nights and weekends off to enjoy with his family.
Joe legal's and Jose illegal's children both attend the same elementary school.
Joe legal pays for his children's lunches while...
Jose illegal's children get a government-sponsored lunch.
Jose illegal's children have an after school ESL program.
Joe legal's children go home.
Now, when they reach college age...
Joe legal's kids may not get into a State school and may not qualify for scholarships, grants or other tuition help, even though Joe has been paying for State schools through his taxes, while...
Jose illegal's kids go to the, 'head of the class' because they are a minority.
Joe legal and Jose illegal both benefit from the same police and fire services, but Joe paid for them and Jose did not.
Friday, April 17, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
What's Up With Democrats and Guns Lately?
Former VA Lt. Gov. has apparently shot and killed his wife and then killed himself earlier today.
Being conditioned by MSM propaganda, I almost wrote "gun violence" in the heading. This is people violence and more particularly, Democrat People's violence. I imagine in the near future we'll probably see "Do You Vote Democrat Y/N?" on the ATF form 4473 when purchasing a firearm.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Today Is D-Day For Tax Filers
"Meanwhile there are millions living here who don't work, don't pay taxes here in the U.S. who still hate me for feeding them...."
I saw that over at Divermedic's. It is a link to his plight with the taxes. I feel his pain. Does anyone else get tired of "feeding the monkey and watching it $hit? I have heard it mentioned in jest, but I really think "tax day" should coincide with "election day".
Tax Poem/Unknown Author
Tax his land, tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.
Tax his tractor, tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.
Tax his cow, tax his goat,
Tax his pants, tax his coat.
Tax his ties, tax his shirts,
Tax his work, tax his dirt.
Tax his chew, tax his smoke,
Teach him taxes are no joke.
Tax his car, tax his grass,
Tax the roads he must pass.
Tax his food, tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his sodas, tax his beers,
If he cries, tax his tears.
Tax his bills, tax his gas,
Tax his notes, tax his cash.
Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.
If he hollers, tax him more,
Tax him until he’s good and sore.
Tax his coffin, tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.
Put these words upon his tomb,
"Taxes drove me to my doom!"
And when he’s gone, we won’t relax,
We’ll still be after the inheritance tax.
Updated. “AI or Die”. Soon to be a cult classic…
Here’s the video itself Updated based on Woodsterman’s comment.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
Well, Would You Look at That.... Who Would Have Thought....
H/T to P.S.
The region’s governors acknowledge the limits of ‘renewable’ energy.
By Andrew Fowler April 9, 2026 4:49 pm ET
WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week
A bipartisan coalition of all six New England governors has reached a
conclusion that until recently would have been politically unthinkable:
Renewable energy alone can’t deliver the affordable, reliable power the
region needs. "Wait! What?? You don't say"_ Irish
In a March 31 joint statement, the governors called for a “diverse
energy strategy,” identifying nuclear power as essential to meet growing
demand and safeguard the region’s “collective energy future.” The shift
reflects a broader trend: Energy policy is no longer only about
emissions targets. It’s increasingly about cost and reliability.
Electricity prices in the region today are among the highest in the
country. Natural gas last year accounted for 55% of generation in the
region and nuclear for 25%. New England has invested heavily in
renewable energy, particularly offshore wind and solar. Renewables last
year accounted for 13% of total generation. By nature, they’re
intermittent and risk prolonged blackouts.
Against this backdrop, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a practical
solution. Nuclear power is consistent and is already a major source of
clean energy in the U.S., preventing hundreds of millions of metric tons
of emissions annually.
In New England, nuclear facilities such as Connecticut’s Millstone Power
Station help maintain grid stability, powering roughly two million
homes. Yet regulatory barriers have long limited the development of new
nuclear capacity.
That is beginning to change. Public opinion is shifting, and
policymakers increasingly recognize that meeting climate goals without
reliable baseload power is unrealistic. A 2026 analysis from regional
think tanks, including my own, estimates that meeting the region’s
energy needs with nuclear power would cost roughly $415 billion, about
half the cost of a renewable-heavy system, while reducing emissions by
92% by 2050.
Other countries offer practical lessons. France generates about 70% of
its electricity from nuclear power, maintaining low emissions while
exporting energy to neighboring nations. By contrast, European systems
that rely heavily on intermittent renewables have faced higher costs and
reliability challenges.
The conclusion isn’t that we should abandon renewables—it’s that they
can’t stand alone. Energy policy requires balance. Wind and solar can
help reduce emissions, but without complementary investments in sources
like nuclear, the region risks higher costs and greater instability.
As electricity demand rises, driven by data centers and advanced
manufacturing, regions that can deliver reliable, affordable power will
also have a competitive advantage. New England will fall behind if it
can’t meet demand.
If affordability is a priority, policymakers must focus on scaling up
energy sources that work. Nuclear energy represents an area of alignment
across political lines. Policymakers can reduce barriers to nuclear
development, encourage investment and build an energy system that is
cleaner, more reliable and affordable.
A region’s energy policy will be judged by whether the lights stay on
and whether people can afford the bill.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday Femme Fatale Farrago....
I had the opportunity to go out and enjoy a few frosties. So this is posted in absentia...
The Old Tree... A Reminder Of Perseverance And The Will To Survive....
Not to long ago I post some quick pictures of this old tree in the area that I hike.
Now that the snow is gone, I was able to get some images of how bad the trunk is rotting away
and the steps the tree is creating to survive. Viewed from the main trail the trunk looks
fine but as you walk around it you realize it's half eaten away by rot. There are two , I will call,
above ground roots that have grown and are carrying a huge tensile load keeping the tree up.
The branches are massive and the weight is biased in the righthand direction as seen in the last few photos.
Sooner or later the rotted side of the trunk will buckle and that will be it. Depending on the age it's
been around and 'seen' a lot in it's life.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tuesday Night Short
This is better than the Lego Movie.😂
— Grummz (@Grummz) April 7, 2026
Iran pilot rescue. pic.twitter.com/90kDp2Xlz1
this is not how Hollywood and most teachers told it back in the day
I am sure I wasn't the only thirteen year old in jr. high who began to question how a few hundred Spaniards (sometimes the story might be British, Portuguese, French, etc.) could cross an ocean in a tiny wooden boat and conquer and kill "millions". Often times it was as the author explains in this video and not simply because they were "bloodthirsty" Europeans lusting for Gold.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
You Know American Bread Isn't Good For You, Right?... Here Is Why...
Watch this video.................
Man makes a visual demonstration of how American bread is actually made
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) April 4, 2026
Many Americans know our bread is toxic by now but they don’t really understand what the process of making it actually looks like and how bad it really is
This is eye opening pic.twitter.com/0tqqP7L5vI
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Opening Day In the 1950’s. Fenway Park
Follow the link over to twitter They had to turn off the comments. It was the good old days. Also there are clips of the Governor of MA and the mayor of Boston being boo’d when they went on the field
Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/JHs7eblKDp
— Fenway Park (@fenwaypark) April 3, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026
An Interesting Story From The Beginning Of The Nuclear Age...
On January 3rd, 1961, emergency responders were dispatched to the SL-1 reactor at the National Reactor Testing Station near Idaho Falls after heat sensors triggered an alarm at 9:01 PM.
Inside the reactor building, three military technicians were performing a routine restart procedure on an experimental Cold War-era reactor. A task meant to take seconds turned into a gruesome scene in a matter of milliseconds.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Finnish Word Of The Day...
Sign me up to hang out with her.
Finnish word of the day pic.twitter.com/eJz2NTJnJG
— Liberty Pill Memes (@LibertyPillMeme) March 28, 2026
The Gays of Hormuz
Try and follow this logic...
Justice for the Gays of Hormuz pic.twitter.com/73SFJr5dBD
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) March 30, 2026
Important PSA From Your Uncle Irish....
Avoid this common mistake when buying wiskey: pic.twitter.com/4tO1k8hcS6
— AlphaFox (@alphafox) March 30, 2026
