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[Matt]

[Tago Mago]

@Matt you had it all and you threw it away. Although you had it all in New Mexico, so I guess that put you squarely in the apocalypse

[corralitos]

I’m sitting around bored because of a procedure I had today and thought I’d search the forum if that same procedure had come up here before. It has… and often.

I had my vasectomy today. An olive big buck was my prize. Feeling sore and guilty that I’m avoiding my toddler (that loves to run straight into that area) but that’s the price.
Happy to be at this stage of life

[steelworker]

Good on ya @corralitos

[endo]

For a big buck, I'd have quite a few things cut up.

[corralitos]

@endo damn, not sure I'm allowed to belly laugh. Keep it down in here

[endo]

careful, man

[GraemeE]

@corralitos you are in good company

https://forum.ironheart.co.uk//post/843589

Just don't laugh too hard

[ROman]

In Blowing Rock, NC. one of my favorite eating / drinking spots caught on fire today, during a snow storm. It's a total loss. Bistro Roca.

[steelworker]

Well that sucks @ROman
Your power still on?

[Brian]

Been inside all day today, national holiday but a sweltering 44.8 degrees it’s been a shocker

[ROman]

@steelworker said in Random Announcements:

Well that sucks @ROman
Your power still on?

I never lost power. Storm here not as bad as it was predicted to be.

[Mizmazzle]

@ROman that sucks man. Hopefully they can rebuild somehow.

[ManiacLachy]

@Brian you're in South Australia, right? It's rough down there right now, I hope your AC is up to the task! It was bad enough yesterday here in Brisbane, and we only had to deal with 35*!

Looks like we've got some summer still to go though.

[endo]

Today is Germany's Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism.

First comes the erosion of solidarity, then dehumanization, and then the killing.
It happens so fast. So much for "never again."

[tody]

@endo The grandfather of Yotam Ben Horin survived Auschwitz. Based on his story, he wrote a song. He told me the story behind the writing process, that was a very tough conversation we had. I cannot get through it without tears in my eyes.

[IrishHeart]

@tody really moving. Thanks for sharing.

[ROman]

@tody Very sobering. Thank you.

[GraemeE]

In light of all of the heavy things that seem to be circling around the world these days I'd like to counter with a fun fact:
In Oregon, where i live, wetland management relies on strategically placed beaver dams at various times and locations.
To get the cooperation of the furry builders the local agencies responsible will send workers out to build purposefully shitty (aesthetically and functionally) dams.
Once built the local beavers see them, think "absolutely fucking not!", tear them down, and build proper dams in their place

[J-IV]

Don’t make the mistake I did and visit the town Beaverton thinking this is where all the furry builders live. I, in fact, did not see any beavers. Though I did gulp my share of great beers. Cheers and thanks for sharing @GraemeE need to make my way out there again