Hopstretch

Gave up on Family Guy many moons ago but it still has one recurring gag that always makes me smile ... PS: You now have that in your head the rest of the weekend. You're welcome.

Also, The Register sucks.

I think he would certainly argue this! The first album I ever heard of theirs was after peak Lynne -- Time in 1981 -- but was also probably the first "concept" album I was ever somewhat aware of (at 11) as a coherent narrative/thing. Fully blew my tiny sci-fi loving mind. Wait, full disclosure, I also saw "Xanadu" in 1980 and it gave me feelings about Olivia Newton-John that I didn't know what to do with.

A bunch of ELO.

Had the soccer carpool today and the 12-year-olds made me listen to "Gucci Gang" several times while conducting an animated discussion about who drinks more lean, Lil Pump or Smokepurpp. I'm not super optimistic about the future generation ...

Ta. Updated.

Dinner leftovers for breakfast. Rack of lamb, carrots, white bean puree. Is 9:30 am too early to open some wine?* (* Yes, it is.)

It is so good. I play it in the car when I want to piss off my kids.

Happy Birthday!

Needs beer.

This is a genuine recorded conversation, from the UK government archives. Miss those guys!

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Charles Hansen of Ayre. [emoji22]

Happy Birthday!

Big Country -- Live Bootleg Box Set Yes!

Thread arise! I am really enjoying the Moccamaster for my AM reactivation needs, but am told the next step should be grinding my own beans. Any recs on a grinder from the cognoscenti?

Yes, but throw out the turkey first!

Leftovers. Dis gon be gud!

Thievery Corporation -- Saudade

Happy Birthday!