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[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

[GraemeE]

@J-IV Beaverton also has Nike

And yes you do - i need another excuse to skip work and buy records

[mmerkle]

Loads of good mountain biking and fishing nearby…also, to stay topical…there certainly are beavers in Beaverton. I had to walk my wife and kid down to the local creek to prove it. Lucky for me, the wildlife obliged. Lol. She still doesn’t believe I catch fish though.

[Jett129]

@GraemeE Had to post this,as my son and I Loved this cartoon back when it was on.

[GraemeE]

@Jett129 this is exactly the type of content the forum ( and the world in general) needs right now

Also this is how I imagine @aetas @tody @Tago-Mago would react to Schlager music

[Bridger]

[Tago Mago]

My wife was watching Bones which has been added to Netflix again. Because I am a child my first association when I hear Bones is this:

[goosehd]

There are days when you need a laugh:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/czej70jyg4eo

[Tago Mago]

Is that hyaluronic acid in your pants or are you just happy to see me? Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue