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Big Fat Year End Question

MFS62 Dec 31 2021 02:24 PM

Hopefully the start of a CPF annual tradition. Ok, for the last 12 months: Fav month, why: Least fav month, why: Fav day, why: Least fav day, why: Overall rating of year (1-10): Your main health problem of 2021: Your health overall (1-10): Fav movie: Movie you hated: Fav tv show: Tv show you got real bored with: Fav music: Sexiest celebrity: Fav book you read: Fav new website or app: Fav new place you went: Fav place you went period: Least fav place you went: Fav new piece of clothing: Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Fav new thing you bought: Fav politician of 2021: Least fav politician of 2021: Fav news story of 2021: Least fav news story of 2021: New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Fav sports moment of 2021: Least fav sports moment of 2021: Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: Something that changed about you in 2021: Word that best describes 2021: Enquiring minds REALLY want to know. Later

Lefty Specialist Dec 31 2021 04:11 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Wow. OK, I'll play. Fav month, why: July. I love the heat. Least fav month, why: January. See above. Fav day, why: Memorial Day. It's the unofficial beginning of summer Least fav day, why: The end of Daylight Savings Time Overall rating of year (1-10): 2, only because 2020 was a 1 Your main health problem of 2021: High B/P Your health overall (1-10): 9. (Which is exactly what people say just before they have a massive heart attack.) Fav movie: In the Heights Movie you hated: The Power of the Dog- Benedict Cumberbatch should never, ever play an American. Fav tv show: The Expanse. Ohhhhhhh myyyyyyy. Tv show you got real bored with: The Last Man. It was too stupid, even though the premise was good. Fav music: Peruvian flute music and classic rock Sexiest celebrity: Julia Roberts Fav book you read: So Many Ways to Lose: The Amazin' True Story of the New York Mets—the Best Worst Team in Sports by Devin Gordon Fav new website or app: abetterrouteplanner.com Fav new place you went: The local brewpub that opened in 2021. Fav place you went period: The Grand Canyon Least fav place you went: St Louis, on business. Ugh. Fav new piece of clothing: Four Seasons Total Landscaping hoodie. Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Those swim trunks with flamingoes on them Fav new thing you bought: A small greenhouse Fav politician of 2021: Pramila Jayapal. Least fav politician of 2021: Gah, there are so many. But Marjorie Taylor Greene goes that extra mile. Fav news story of 2021: A native American (Deb Haaland) being named Interior Secretary. Hard to overstate just how big this is. Least fav news story of 2021: January 6 New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Lanternflies Fav sports moment of 2021: Everything Shohei Ohtani did. Least fav sports moment of 2021: Being in Philly for the game that the Mets fell out of first place, never to return. Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: 3 shots in the arm. Something that changed about you in 2021: I got older and fatter. Word that best describes 2021: Interminable Enquiring minds REALLY want to know.

kcmets Dec 31 2021 05:45 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: June, it's the most wonderful time of the year Least fav month, why: February, it's the least wonderful time of the year Fav day, why: The day I wake up, because I woke up Least fav day, why: The day I don't wake up, because I didn't Overall rating of year (1-10): 3.893 Your main health problem of 2021: Depression Your health overall (1-10): 8.972 Fav movie: n/a Movie you hated: n/a Fav tv show: Mets game Tv show you got real bored with: The 'news' Fav music: LOUD kick-ass rock 'n roll Sexiest celebrity: n/a Fav book you read: n/a Fav new website or app: Depositing checks by phone is cool Fav new place you went: n/a Fav place you went period: The A-B-C Islands Least fav place you went =#FF0000](period?): Yankee Stadium l and ll, haven't been to lll Fav new piece of clothing: Hoodie Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: n/a Fav new thing you bought: Flux capacitor Fav politician of 2021: Don't have any Least fav politician of 2021: My head would explode trying to list 2000 of them Fav news story of 2021: n/a Least fav news story of 2021: Betty White died. New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Threadstupidous Fav sports moment of 2021: Mets game Least fav sports moment of 2021: No Mets game Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: This questionnaire is almost over Something that changed about you in 2021: I'm more cheerful than ever Word that best describes 2021: Over

MFS62 Dec 31 2021 07:35 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Here's mine: fav month, why: November - all the grandkids were able to get the vaccine and the family got together for Thanksgiving. least fav month, why: March - the warm weather couldn't come fast enough. fav day, why: Thanksgiving - the family was together. least fav day, why?: January 6th Our democracy was threatened by the Batshit Brigade. overall rating of year: 8 New President, new hope, vaccine deployed. your main health problem of 2021: Pick one Diabetes is the most chronic. your health overall: 7 fav movie: pass movie u hated: pass fav tv show: NCIS LA tv show u got real bored with: If it was boring, I didn't watch it. fav music: 80's soft rock sexiest celebrity: Kate Beckinsale fav book u read: After seeing the movie, I read The Bone Collector. fav new website or app: Yiddish Word of the Day fav new place u went: pass fav place u went period: Foxwoods Casino least fav place u went? pass. Pretty much stayed home when not working. fav new piece of clothing: Brooklyn Nets cap piece of clothing u bought that was a bad idea: A pair of shoes that really didn't fit well. fav new thing u bought: Wife's new car fav politician of 2021: Ned Lamont - Governor of Connecticut - his decisive moves on masking and vaccination have kept cases down(until Omicron). least fav politician of 2021: The Thin Skinned Orange Peel, Agent Orange fav news story of 2021: Biden wins least fav news story of 2021? January 6th insurrection new word u added to your vocabulary in 2021: woke fav sports moment of 2021: Mets fire Luis Rojas least fav sports moment of 2021: Kyrie Irving doesn't get vaccinated most significant thing that happened to u in 2021: The office re-opened, but the boss let me continue to work form home. something that changed about u in 2021? I got better looking.(Actually, thinner because of the Diabetes medicine I take.) word that best describes 2021? Transitional. Later

ashie62 Jan 01 2022 12:01 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: May, I was born on Memorial Day proper Least fav month, why: March, it is supposed to be a bit warmer but rarely is Fav day, why: Monday, I am retired and do have to go to work. Least fav day, why: Friday, it's not all that is cracked up to be. Overall rating of year (1-10): 1,99 Your main health problem of 2021: Depression Your health overall (1-10): 8.78 Fav movie: n/a Movie you hated: n/a Fav tv show: Shark Tank Tv show you got real bored with: To Tell the Truth reboot Fav music: Loud and fast. Sexiest celebrity: Nancy Pelosi Fav book you read: Kathy Valentine "All I Ever Wanted" Fav new website or app: Fantasy Cruncher Fav new place you went: Hometown Walmart. Fav place you went period: Mt Rushmore Least fav place you went: Fav new piece of clothing: lightly tie dyed shirt ala Mick Foley as Dude Love. Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: n/a Fav new thing you bought: Went from a 3G flip phone 15 years old to a current Moto G Play Fav politician of 2021: Phil Murphy, he did not flinch when the apocalypse said hello. Least fav politician of 2021: Ugh, Big Turd 45 the others know who they are. Fav news story of 2021: Biden wins Least fav news story of 2021: Betty White New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: batshit Fav sports moment of 2021: RU getting to the Gator Bowl Least fav sports moment of 2021: A Jets game. Period. Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: 3 shots in the arm for me and my 83 year old mom Something that changed about you in 2021: Not much Word that best describes 2021: Unrelenting

whippoorwill Jan 01 2022 01:40 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: January because things quiet down Least fav month, why: December because it's too hectic Fav day, why: Any day in the summer Least fav day, why: Labor Day, summer is ending Your main health problem of 2021: Broken toe, achy shoulder Your health overall (1-10): 8 Fav movie: Hotel Transylvania (not from 2021, but I just saw it) Movie you hated: ??? Fav tv show: Worst Cooks Tv show you got real bored with: Anything to do with Republicans Fav music: hmmmm. Not really familiar with any 2021 songs Sexiest celebrity: Still Cat Stevens Fav book you read: Madness of Crowds Fav new website or app: Agree with KC....depositing checks on my phone, so Citizens Bank app Fav new place you went: Urbn Flavorhous (though it's just a restaurant) Fav place you went period: Longwood Gardens Least fav place you went: Walmart with my mom Fav new piece of clothing: New sweater from my mom Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: those really cheap Crocs. They hurt the top of my feet Fav new thing you bought: The medium cheap Crocs. Wear them to work and they are awesome Fav politician of 2021: Governor Wolf Least fav politician of 2021: Guess Fav news story of 2021: Trump still lost Least fav news story of 2021: Miami condo collapse tied with KY tornadoes New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Mandate Fav sports moment of 2021: Steelers won when my son was there Least fav sports moment of 2021: Steelers lost on my son's birthday Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: Got a job I adore Something that changed about you in 2021: My income (SSI!) Word that best describes 2021: Pretty level headed Enquiring minds REALLY want to know. FUN! :D

TransMonk Jan 01 2022 01:49 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: May...things were looking optimistic with vaccines and warmer weather. Least fav month, why: January...why was anyone surprised they stormed the Capitol? Fav day, why: June 8...started a new job. Least fav day, why: January 6...again, wasn't it obvious this was going to happen? Overall rating of year (1-10): 3 Your main health problem of 2021: Knee issues in the spring forced me to give up running and switch to cycling. Your health overall (1-10): 5...I can tell my body is getting older, but it does not yet limit any major activity. Fav movie: Don't Look Up Movie you hated: I Care A Lot Fav tv show: Succession Season 3 Tv show you got real bored with: The New Tiger King series Fav music: Went pretty mainstream and found Sour by Oliva Rodriguez to be my fave album in 2021 Sexiest celebrity: George Hahn was my best Twitter follow of 2021...I'll give it to him Fav book you read: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Fav new website or app: Joined Reddit this year and do admit I get on TikTok pretty frequently to look at mindless shit. Fav new place you went: I don't think I went anywhere new in 2021...I hat this pandemic. Fav place you went period: Sundara Inn and Spa in Wisconsin Dells as a first date night in a year with my wife in May. Least fav place you went: Grandma's funeral in January Fav new piece of clothing: Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxfords Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Bought a not too inexpensive football hoodie that came down nearly to my knees once it arrived. It looks like I'm wearing a cheerleading skirt. Fav new thing you bought: Finally got a hybrid car Fav politician of 2021: Can't say I thought too highly of any of them last year. I think Biden takes too much crap, so I'll say him. Least fav politician of 2021: That trashy Qanon rep from Georgia. Fav news story of 2021: Chauvin got convicted. Least fav news story of 2021: Betty White was a shit end to the year. New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Omicron Fav sports moment of 2021: deGrom was electric the first half of the year. Least fav sports moment of 2021: Losing deGrom to injury. Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: New job. Something that changed about you in 2021: I caught COVID. Word that best describes 2021: Lost

The Hot Corner Jan 01 2022 05:35 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: June - Good weather, 39th Anniversary in Nags Head with the woman I love & attended the wedding of my niece in in Williamsburg, VA. Least fav month, why: January - I am not a fan of cold dreary weather Fav day, why: Dec. 11th - My son graduated with his Master Degree in Genetics Least fav day, why: June 12th - The funeral of my best friends father - He was like an adopted father to me. Overall rating of year (1-10): 8 Your main health problem of 2021: Arthritis in both knees and my right hip, but cancer free for 12 months. Your health overall (1-10): 9 - I'm 61+ years old and take no medications. Other than melanoma 3 times (all detected pretty early) and previously mentioned arthritis, I have been truly blessed. Fav movie: N/A Movie you hated: N/A Fav tv show: N/A - I seldom watch TV Tv show you got real bored with: N/A - I seldom watch TV Fav music: Classic rock and roll and blues rock Sexiest celebrity: N/A Fav book you read: Facing The Mountain and Fox & I Fav new website or app: N/A Fav new place you went: Burial Brewing in Asheville, NC - Finally visited my favorite brewery Fav place you went period: Didn't really travel much in 2021 due to pandemic, so I will say week on Ocracoke Island in May Least fav place you went: N/A Fav new piece of clothing: N/A Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: N/A Fav new thing you bought: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G phone - nice upgrade from my 9 year old Samsung Galaxy 3 Fav politician of 2021: Not really a fan of any of them. I just dislike some much less than others. Least fav politician of 2021: Marjorie Taylor Greene Fav news story of 2021: N/A Least fav news story of 2021: Numerous natural disasters that wreaked havoc with the lives of people New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: N/A Fav sports moment of 2021: N/A - Outside of the Mets and Duke Men's & Women's Basketball - I pay much less attention to sports than I once did Least fav sports moment of 2021: The Mets collapse after the All Star Break Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: No recurrence of melanoma in 2021 Something that changed about you in 2021: I am more cynical and more isolated than in the past (Thanks alot COVID) Word that best describes 2021: Tedious

whippoorwill Jan 02 2022 06:55 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Hot Corner, I have Fox & I on my reading pile. Is it pretty good?

The Hot Corner Jan 02 2022 11:51 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

=whippoorwill post_id=83917 time=1641131712 user_id=79] Hot Corner, I have Fox & I on my reading pile. Is it pretty good?

Not always the best written, as author skips around some, but if you like nature and animals, it is a very nice story of the relationship between the author and a fox.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 02 2022 04:46 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: May! Spring is usually my favorite, but this May I was able to see my parents, watch the Mets beat the Marlins, see Jacob deGrom up close in a rehab start and an inning of Noah Syndergaard in a rehab start. Least fav month, why: I don't dwell on bad days or bad things. Fav day, why: March 15. I got my first vaccine shot. Sat there in the post-shot waiting area in tears. I was able to see my family again. Least fav day, why: See above. Overall rating of year (1-10): 10! Your main health problem of 2021: Your health overall (1-10):I'm blessed to have been in good health. Knock on wood. I recognize I'm fortunate. Fav movie: The new Spider-Man movie was really good! Movie you hated: Fav tv show:Ted Lasso Tv show you got real bored with: Madam Secretary's last season was less good than the previous seasons. Fav music: The new Switchfoot album was really good, as was Matthew West's live album. Sexiest celebrity: Fav book you read: Jay Jay French's "Twisted Business" was a fun, light, short read. Fav new website or app: I subscribed to The Athletic website when it was on sale. The Lose It app is a godsend. Fav new place you went: Target Field. What a spectacular ballpark. Fav place you went period: Florida with the family. Least fav place you went: Fav new piece of clothing: A three-quarter zip from Hickey Freeman bought at Costco. I went back and got a second color. Got a fun Waffle House tie, too! Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Fav new thing you bought: The 2021 Topps Heritage set used the design of the glorious 1972 set. Fav politician of 2021: Eric Adams Least fav politician of 2021: Andrew Cuomo Fav news story of 2021: Least fav news story of 2021: New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Fav sports moment of 2021: Watching the Replace-Mets beat the Marlins in extras in person! I don't get to see the Mets in person too often. Least fav sports moment of 2021: That August slump was not that fun. Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: Getting vaccinated as soon as possible allowed me to reclaim some things that were lost. Something that changed about you in 2021: Lost some weight, dialed up the exercise. Feeling good! Word that best describes 2021:Resilient.

Frayed Knot Jan 02 2022 05:35 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

The Hot Corner wrote: =whippoorwill post_id=83917 time=1641131712 user_id=79] Hot Corner, I have Fox & I on my reading pile. Is it pretty good? Not always the best written, as author skips around some, but if you like nature and animals, it is a very nice story of the relationship between the author and a fox.

Oh good. I was avoiding it thinking that it was Donald & Sean Hannity love story.

Fman99 Jan 02 2022 06:13 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: I always like October best. Foliage, apples, pleasant temps Least fav month, why: April, generally, winter refusing to go away Fav day, why: Sept 3 - played a gig at the NY State Fair, a long time dream of mine Least fav day, why: Jan 6 - for reasons obvious Overall rating of year (1-10): 9 Your main health problem of 2021: lower back issues that started during my April marathon and never really went away. Specific to running on pavement Your health overall (1-10): 8 Fav movie: Not a movie from this year but just watched "Argo" on a flight a few weeks back and enjoyed the hell out of it Movie you hated: Again, not from this year, but just watched "Moneyball." Super boring to me Fav tv show: "Narcos: Mexico" Tv show you got real bored with: Everything on a major network but let's go with "Cobra Kai" which my family is watching Fav music: My own (jasononguitar.com) ! Sexiest celebrity: That girl with the big breasts, you know, what's her name Fav book you read: "The First American," excellent bio of Benjamin Franklin Fav new website or app: A few new sub-reddits that I've enjoyed, 'antiwork' and the Herman Cain Awards Fav new place you went: Wrigley Field Fav place you went period: To MD and VA to visit family that I had not seen in two full years Least fav place you went: Repeatedly to my basement to work from home full time again now that our office has re-closed Fav new piece of clothing: A few nice flannels I got for Xmas Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Can't think of one Fav new thing you bought: A new guitar, a Takamine cutaway acoustic electric Fav politician of 2021: My friend and former coworker Sarah Hood who is running for the Democratic nomination of my own Congressional district Least fav politician of 2021: The orange fucktard in chief Fav news story of 2021: Liz Cheney and Adam Kitzinger as the last two R's with even the slightest shred of dignity in DC Least fav news story of 2021: Jan 6 New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: obstreperous Fav sports moment of 2021: The double header Mets victory Fboy and I attended this summer Least fav sports moment of 2021: deGrom's elbow turning to mush Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: I became a working musician, a summer of practice followed by an autumn where I'm now gigging nearly every week at my favorite brew pubs, making money and playing/singing for family & friends Something that changed about you in 2021: I got grayer in my beard Word that best describes 2021: History

Frayed Knot Jan 02 2022 07:16 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

=Fman99 post_id=83930 time=1641172390 user_id=86] I got grayer in my beard

That one comes earlier than you expect it and hits harder than you were ready for.

Fman99 Jan 02 2022 08:15 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Frayed Knot wrote: =Fman99 post_id=83930 time=1641172390 user_id=86] I got grayer in my beard That one comes earlier than you expect it and hits harder than you were ready for.

I shave my beard every spring and grow it anew every winter, so it's always a surprise at how much grayer it appears compared to its last iteration.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 02 2022 11:01 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

...because being accused of sexually harassing a half dozen or so women is so much more loathsome than being accused of sexually harassing more than two dozen women. ..because being accused of sexually harassing a half dozen or so women is so much more loathsome than plotting and inciting a violent riot intended to steal the presidency by force. What fucking planet are you from? You and your scumbag QAnon freaks that we're told to be nice to and conspiracy spreading wingnuts touting stolen elections and undermining Biden's legitimacy. That's PRESIDENT Biden to you. Again with the Andrew Cuomo. Hitler : Beer Hall Putsch. Trump : Capitol Riot.

Marshmallowmilkshake Jan 03 2022 06:24 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: I became a working musician, a summer of practice followed by an autumn where I'm now gigging nearly every week at my favorite brew pubs, making money and playing/singing for family & friends Congrats, Fman!

Johnny Lunchbucket Jan 03 2022 07:50 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: May, weather Least fav month, why: March, weather Fav day, why: June 10-12. Always a good time Least fav day, why: today Overall rating of year (1-10): 6 Your main health problem of 2021: lgained back some weight, knee-joint funkiness Your health overall (1-10): 7 Fav movie: "The Sparks Brothers" Movie you hated: I dunno TV show: Rita or BORGEN-- into Danish TV Tv show you got real bored with: Survivor Fav music: whatever Sexiest celebrity: who cares Fav book you read: "Mellancamp" Paul Rees Fav new website or app: Citymapper or strava Fav new place you went: Iowa Fav place you went period: citifield Least fav place you went: work Fav new piece of clothing: black sweater w/ pockets Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: i dunno Fav new thing you bought: stationary bike trainer? Fav politician of 2021: AOC, my rep Least fav politician of 2021: The orange fucktard in chief Fav news story of 2021: Jailed insurrectionists Least fav news story of 2021: hand-slapped insurrectionists New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: cuntabulous Fav sports moment of 2021: pulock's diving blocked shot Least fav sports moment of 2021: Mets Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: new job 2500 miles on the bike Something that changed about you in 2021: job Word that best describes 2021: garbage out

Benjamin Grimm Jan 03 2022 08:46 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Fav month, why: July. It looked like the pandemic was just about over. Least fav month, why: January. No particular reason, other than that it was January. Fav day, why: A span of five days in mid-September, my first getaway in almost two years. Least fav day, why: June 23, an unpleasant (but not too serious) medical event that led to an overnight hospital stay. Overall rating of year (1-10): 8 Your main health problem of 2021: You don't want to know the details. Your health overall (1-10): 8 Fav movie: Can't think of any. Movie you hated: Can't think of any. Fav tv show: I don't know... Maybe Wandavision? Tv show you got real bored with: Even though I had watched previous seasons, I bailed quickly on Insecure and Lost in Space. Fav music: Can't think of anything. Sexiest celebrity: The restraining order prohibits me from saying. Fav book you read: The Gene: An Intimate History, by Siddhartha Mukherjee Fav new website or app: Drawing a blank. Fav new place you went: The ONLY new place I went was Sea Isle City, NJ. Fav place you went period: The ONLY places I went were Sea Isle City, NJ and Citi Field. Least fav place you went: The hospital ER, once as a patient and once as a caregiver. Fav new piece of clothing: I think I got some new socks? Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: The socks turned out okay. Fav new thing you bought: Wee wee pads. Fav politician of 2021: Pass. Least fav politician of 2021: Trump, natch. Fav news story of 2021: The January 6 coup failed. Least fav news story of 2021: The January 6 coup was attempted. New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: Frittata Fav sports moment of 2021: Maybe that nutty slide by Javier Baez. Least fav sports moment of 2021: DeGrom's season ending early. Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: In its third year, my romantic relationship continues to advance and deepen. Something that changed about you in 2021: I shaved my beard and got new glasses for the first time in 14 years. Word that best describes 2021: Progress?

metsmarathon Jan 03 2022 10:48 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

my gosh this long list feels intimidating.... but i have some procrastinating to do so... Fav month, why: August. its when we seem to do vacations Least fav month, why: february. its gray and sucks. Fav day, why: Christmas. its crazy and the kids are nuts all around it, but it's just aa great day. Least fav day, why: probably january 6th. maybe election day. you know why, though. Overall rating of year (1-10): 6 Your main health problem of 2021: stress, lack of sleep Your health overall (1-10): 8 i'm feeling like i'm in good shape but could be better. Fav movie: shang chi Movie you hated: Addams Family 2 Fav tv show: Hawkeye Tv show you got real bored with: i barely watched any tv. maybe the expanse, though i haven't really given it a fair shot. Fav music: A bunch of stuff on alt nation; nothing jumps out. maybe that record player song. Sexiest celebrity: uhh... hard to go wrong with zoe saldana Fav book you read: the straw men, michael marshall, 2001 Fav new website or app: i recently joined strava and am likely to actually pay for it now. Fav new place you went: my new basement bathroom that i finally finished Fav place you went period: acadia national park Least fav place you went: work, but from home (i have even more trouble focusing there than at real work) Fav new piece of clothing: vuori makes some damned nice polo shirts. Piece of clothing you bought that was a bad idea: Altra paradigm running shoes - the biomechanics are terrible for me Fav new thing you bought: maybe a toilet, because it signaled the end of my bathroom job Fav politician of 2021: liz cheney, for being one of the few notable republicans to stand up against the donald Least fav politician of 2021: take a wild guess Fav news story of 2021: all the insurrectionists going to jail and wishing they didn't fall for the obvious lies. Least fav news story of 2021: all the idiots still falling for the obvious lies. New word you added to your vocabulary in 2021: hmm... Fav sports moment of 2021: 100ish innings of jacob degrom Least fav sports moment of 2021: noah syndergaard signs with the angels Most significant thing that happened to you in 2021: spent nearly the whole year in my boss' job. i think i did fairly ok, and gained a good amount of experience. also stress. Something that changed about you in 2021: i learned how to tile a bathroom. Word that best describes 2021: crazypants

batmagadanleadoff Jan 03 2022 11:47 AM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

Some crazed gunman just broke into the White House and threatened to shoot Biden, Harris and everybody else who was there unless he was installed as President of the United States before he himself was finally shot down by Secret Service agents. Wanna know what the breaking news headline was? "Andrew Cuomo's worse!"

metsmarathon Jan 03 2022 02:17 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

i can totally get behind the idea of cuomo being someones least favorite politician. i mean, he did probably as much damage to the democrats cause as anyone from the outside, if only by creating the opportunity for so many false equivalencies that shitheads and redhats can lean on to excuse trumps behavior, let alone his grandstanding and what not around covid and his disastrous policies on nursing homes. so yeah, i can see not liking him for allowing the harsh spotlight to come off trump, and to give the "all politicians suck so its ok if trump is terrible" crowd a leg to stand on. you may think there are worse politicians. i may think there are worse. but those are decent reasons to have him be in disfavor. i mean, hell. i liked listening to chris cuomo on the radio. i'm more mad at him for fucking this shit up too than i am at sean hannity for continuing to be the awful scumbag that he's always been. but you do you.

whippoorwill Jan 03 2022 02:44 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

The Hot Corner wrote: =whippoorwill post_id=83917 time=1641131712 user_id=79] Hot Corner, I have Fox & I on my reading pile. Is it pretty good? Not always the best written, as author skips around some, but if you like nature and animals, it is a very nice story of the relationship between the author and a fox.

I looked through it and I think it'll be a good ‘January' book :)

The Hot Corner Jan 03 2022 08:59 PM Re: Big Fat Year End Question

I hope you enjoy it.