That was a remarkable story and one I had not heard before. I have read about how even civilians - men, women, along with their children - were convinced to opt for suicide rather than surrender. I'm astounded how the Marine was able to argue so persuasively against that indoctrination. Big Al

Why not go sip margaritas with the spouse while the AI chatbots argue among themselves on your and your spouse's behalves?

It seems pretty clear to me.

I couldn't agree with your first sentence more! I'm glad you're a fan. Cindy is too.

Her DVDs are mostly out of stock and some are trying to sell sets that were 20 quid for 200!

You can pry my smartphone from my cold dead hands. These days we're expected to have not only a phone but a computer hooked up to the Internet. The smartphone does everything except print but you can use it to do that too I have a little trouble using the Moto 2024 screen because of the size, my near sightedness, and because my finger is often typing a wrong character that will turn any word into gibberish. I have no serious complaints about the phone but I want the largest screen I can get. I'd like to have a home computer but it will not be soon. I lost two phones in a row (Moto Edge 2024, Moto G 2025). I later found the Moto G 2025 (low end even if they get $300 for it) but I didn't remember the code and it's a brick. I want to find a way to factory reset it and sell it. I got this one brand new locked for $179. and pay $45 a month for unlimited everything with Straight Talk (Verizon). I remember when cell phones were just cellphones. The reception was excellent. You could replace the battery. They had antennae for safety. You could buy one for around $35 and they were built to last. Good times.

You might be the second-last person because I hadn't heard of it until now. It sounds interesting. Maybe I'll try to find it.

Glad I don't use cash any more. There's a place, somewhere in the White Mountains, that takes a penny and flattens and stretches it into a medallion suitable for jewelry. That would be fun.

@wtg tell PJ I said hi!

@Steve-Miller said in What’s cookin’ good lookin?: In an effort to eliminate doom scrolling, which was harshing my mellow, I’ve been watching YouTube cooking shows and listening to cooking podcasts. The internet will just have to get along without me. I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve especially learned that even classically trained chefs do things differently from one another. So I ask you: Apron or no? Towel hanging from apron? Bench scraper? Or scrape cutting board with knife? Blade up or blade down? Garlic in with the aromatics or just for the last minute for fear of burning? Jarlic? Frozen garlic? Countertop trash bowl when chopping? Mis en place? Clean as you go or all at once? Where do you stand? No apron. Scrape board with knife blade up. Garlic early and often. Jarlic I confess unless it’s to be consumed fresh (not cooked). Mis - yes. Re cleaning it depends on the recipe. Some recipes give you time, some don’t. If I can I do.

Andy, I feel this way. Lol. Link to video