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[Diver9543]

Stay safe!

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Good afternoon folks and I hope ya all have an awesome Thanksgiving!!!

 

[Bea-FL]

One of the reasons Hub and I don't celebrate this "holiday". Sorry if this is a damper.

First Thanksgiving Myth

 

[Uncle]

Not a "Downer" at all . . . It is something "We" should all know and remember . . .
(I would post more, just don't feel like being banned from ECF again - this time for being too political )
Thank "You" for posting . . .

"Let us face the truths of the past, and give thanks that we are learning to love one another for the rich human diversity we share." (Native Circle )

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[DancingHeretik]

One of the reasons Hub and I don't celebrate this "holiday". Sorry if this is a damper.

First Thanksgiving Myth

I prefer to turn it into a 'pagan' holiday. The wheel of the year and all that. It's the time of the year to give thanks for the bounty we've had all year and for all we are grateful for in life.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I get into watching the NASA channel ... it's really good when I'm looking to chill out. Many times they're just giving you live shots from the space station looking at Earth with no audio. But those are awesome and I never tire of seeing our Earth from that vantage point. Our home is beautiful and spectacular and I'm always in awe of these shots.
Then there are those times when I'm looking to relax and they have something on that sends my brain cells into max overdrive. BTW that happens a lot to me and it doesn't matter if it's NASA, Smithsonian, NatGEO, Discovery etc. or if I'm out and about in nature watching a bug.
Not long ago I was watching the NASA channel and they did a story about the Hubble space telescope. Ok, that had my brain tingling, big time, and captured my full attention. The NASA scientists explained that when Hubble was launched they were looking out into space and came across a small, 1mm x 1mm, patch of space that was completely black with no visible stars. Hmmm, ok. Ho hum, yawn. Not.
<Pause> ... I'm guessing many know that Hubble needed an eye doctor(s) who prescribed corrective lens as the mirror was not ground correctly. The curvature of the mirror was off by less than one millionth of a meter or a mere 1/50th the width of a human hair. Just enough for Hubble to have rather blurry vision (ha, I'm not alone). They eventually sent a Shuttle up and installed new glasses plus some other very cool gear. <un-pause>
A few years later, after the deep field camera was installed, NASA looked at that same, 1mm x 1mm, patch of black space with 800 exposures taken over the course of 400 Hubble orbits around Earth. The total exposure time was 11.3 days over nearly 4 months. Scientists explained that what emerged were 10,000 dots and those dots were not stars. They were all galaxies. NASA scientists say a typical galaxy has 200 billion stars. They called that image the most consequential and mind blowing image ever taken. Per NASA there are about 125 billion galaxies in the observable universe. That blows my mind! And now I seriously want to know more about the un-observable universe. It's there.
What I found fascinating about this was how they explained, over and over, that the image of this once black "small" patch of space was only 1mm x 1mm through Hubble. Obviously a 1mm x 1mm image through a telescope like Hubble is an immense area of our universe. But still that brings new meaning to what may be contained within a 1mm x 1mm area. I am amused by silly things.
This same image was once a 1mm x 1mm area of black space. Yes, I too can easily see that there doesn't appear to be 10,000 galaxies in this image but this is the image they displayed on the NASA channel. I'll pass on trying to count. I'm certain their hi-res photo displays much more than we can see here.View attachment 851323
If you think about only that area of space, and all the galaxies contained within, how can one not come to the conclusion that highly intelligent life exists in our universe. Let's go one step further ... consider looking at a 360° view of our known observable universe. There has to be many forms of intelligent life "out there" and likely many who are far more advanced than we. @Uncle is that crazy enough for you?
Thoughts???
Hubble Approaches the Final Frontier: The Dawn of Galaxies
Hubble Ultra Deep Field

When I ponder the enormity of the universe, I feel so small and insignificant. If I think about it too long, I start to feel a little dizzy (like I’m going to fall). I used to get the same feeling from a poster I used to have. It was a picture of an iceberg. It showed the visible part and the part hidden below. It was a beautiful picture. But, it made me feel dizzy and nauseous if I looked at the immensity of it too long.

Peering into the night sky, what I feel is connection. This is essentially the same night sky that has been seen by all mankind, over the whole world and for all human history. I can feel their presence and feel connected to them all. It’s a beautiful feeling and very grounding (Janet).

Strange ??, not me, I'm right there with ya... believing is seeing, not seeing is believing,
I've had some personal experience with that...taught me a good lesson.

Me too. It's amazing what was there all along that you didn't see. Until you accept it. Then the truth floods in and changes your perception of reality. The truth you had resisted turns out to be beautiful after all.

 

[Diver9543]

Good Morning to all. Yesterday was a success. I spent too much time on my feet in the kitchen which means I didn't sleep well and I'm up at the crack of dawn. Oh well, it was totally worth it, as my daughter was happy because she got all of the things she likes to eat. I still have some dishes and such to wash but there is no hurry to get it done.
I normally don't go out on Black Friday, however, I am going out later today. The deep freeze finally had its last breath not long ago, so I am going out looking for a replacement. You would think they would last a bit longer than a measly 22 or so years. I can buy a new one for less than the cost of parts and labor. I would like to wish everyone a profitable Black Friday.

 

[Bea-FL]

Good morning all

 

[DavidOck]

Morning lizards!

Guess it's time for the long sleeve shirt, 22 atm, and still a bit to go before the sun tries to bring some warmth. Although not much, may get up to 40. (Which would be warmer than it got yesterday. But dry, so no shovel or chains required. Then again, here's my take on BF

Nope.

 

[Anise]

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone has a good day today!

 

[Uncle]

FYI: In the best @Uncle Willie "voice" I can muster . . .

For anyone interested and who missed last years Black Friday Deal for Hulu service at $.99 per month . . .
Well Here you go . . .

Hulu’s Black Friday Deal is Here! Pay $1.99 a Month For 12 Months - Cord Cutters News

You can sign up for Hulu’s Black Friday deal on Hulu’s website HERE.
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Also, there is a a Huge Sale on all Roku products too . . .

The Roku Ultra is On Sale for Just $49.99 (Plus Free Hulu and Pandora!)

Roku

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In Addition, there is the "Streaming Stick" too at $29.99. . .

Roku
​

OH YEA . . .

Be sure to check out our full list of Black Friday deals for cord cutters to save money this holiday season!​

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[yiddleboge6]

'Morning everyone...

 

[Uncle Willie]

For anyone interested and who missed last years Black Friday Deal for Hulu service at $.99 per month . . .
Well Here you go . . .

Hulu’s Black Friday Deal is Here! Pay $1.99 a Month For 12 Months - Cord Cutters News
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Hola ..

Like so many things these days, they jacked the price more than double .. (it's still a Deal, though)

 

[Uncle]

Well - Didn't volunteer yesturday - like I normally would do serving and sharing a Thanksgiving meal with others (Community Center - Stopped providing it to singles and those alone who didn't have 5 years ago ) . . .

However, I was lucky enough once again to be able to share with a couple of "My" Best friends . . . Actually - "STUFFED" myself yesturday on the meal "We" had, couldn't even eat "Pie" (normally do not /cannot eat that much anymore) . . . Gained 4lbs (I Know - I Know - Not that much, but still gained) . . .

This is what I was lucky enough to partake . . .

Our Non-Traditional Turkey

Started with a Fruit cup and then . . .

"My" Plate

(AND - There were all the side dishes too)
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Of course - everything was diabetic/heart friendly too . . .



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[Uncle Willie]

Well - Didn't volunteer yesturday - like I normally would do serving and sharing a Thanksgiving meal with others (Community Center - Stopped providing it to singles and those alone who didn't have 5 years ago ) . . .

However, I was lucky enough once again to be able to share with a couple of "My" Best friends . . . Actually - "STUFFED" myself yesturday on the meal "We" had, couldn't even eat "Pie" (normally do not /cannot eat that much anymore) . . . Gained 4lbs (I Know - I Know - Not that much, but still gained) . . .

This is what I was lucky enough to partake . . .

Our Non-Traditional Turkey

Started with a Fruit cup and then . . .

"My" Plate

(AND - There were all the side dishes too)
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Of course - everything was diabetic/heart friendly too . . .



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Dang, man .. "Turkey Tails" .. .. I'll have to admit I've never had Lobsta on Thanksgiving .. sure beats the fixin's at the VA Canteen .. (but, the Company more than made up for it ..) ..

 

[Uncle]

Dang, man .. "Turkey Tails" .. .. I'll have to admit I've never had Lobsta on Thanksgiving .. sure beats the fixin's at the VA Canteen .. (but, the Company more than made up for it ..) ..

I bet Ya' did have some very fine Company yesturday . . . IMHO - It wouldn't matter what was served, especially when there is some great conversation that is shared at a table over a huge plate of food with others, it always makes for some fantastic times (although there was only 3 of "Us" had the same good time). . .

Really miss the get together I had with friends for 15 years in New Hope PA . . . there was anywhere from 8 -25 people . . . It was pot-luck - everyone brought something different . . . AND - "We" always a GREAT time . . .

This was a small group of just 19 (17 regulars & only 2 - 1st timers) . . .
Oh Yea - I'm somewhere in that picture . . . ​

BTW: As I understand, it was quite common in the New England/Caribbean areas that Lobsters (and Fish) was always part of a Feast, especially since they were so available . . . Also, since I was an invited guest, couldn't really argue with having a Lobster Tails & Filet Mignon for dinner - now could I . . . Don't always have it much anymore either . . . So all was - GOOD . . . BTW: Usually have turkey all the time during the week anyway and this weekend I plan to make a tray of Italian Sausage "Stuffing" ("Dressing" really since it wasn't in the Turkey) from scratch to have with it too . . . "After Thanksgiving Sandwich" . . . Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, w/Mayonnaise on Rye Bread . . . YUM ! ! !

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[Uncle Willie]

Just an FYI ..

In my personal experience, if you can get out and about today / tomorrow, checking your local Grocers for "Turkey Clearance" can sometimes pay off .. I've scored breasts (no laughing, I'm being serious) and whole Birds for as little as 20 cents a pound the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas .. now, I do have a good size freezer to keep them in, and they last a good long time ..

I use Turkey during the year for "Turkey and Dumplings" and sometimes I'll cook one in a bag .. (tastes like Chicken .. )

Janet, thanks for the tip on Brining .. I looked into it further and I'm going to give it a try .. it does appear that the Bird must be All Natural .. no added liquid/etc from the Turkey Factory ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

Nothing to see here ..

 

[MikeE3]

FYI: In the best @Uncle Willie "voice" I can muster . . .

For anyone interested and who missed last years Black Friday Deal for Hulu service at $.99 per month . . .
Well Here you go . . .

Hulu’s Black Friday Deal is Here! Pay $1.99 a Month For 12 Months - Cord Cutters News

You can sign up for Hulu’s Black Friday deal on Hulu’s website HERE.
​

Also, there is a a Huge Sale on all Roku products too . . .

The Roku Ultra is On Sale for Just $49.99 (Plus Free Hulu and Pandora!)

Roku

​

In Addition, there is the "Streaming Stick" too at $29.99. . .

Roku
​

OH YEA . . .

Be sure to check out our full list of Black Friday deals for cord cutters to save money this holiday season!​

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Hola ..

Like so many things these days, they jacked the price more than double .. (it's still a Deal, though)

oops! Had to sign up with a new acc't. My .99 cent special from last year doesn't expire 'till Dec 26th so I wasn't eligible for this years special. So now Janet has a Hulu acc't and were set 'on the cheap' for another year.

Thanks for the heads-up @Uncle

 

[Uncle Willie]

oops! Had to sign up with a new acc't. My .99 cent special from last year doesn't expire 'till Dec 26th so I wasn't eligible for this years special. So now Janet has a Hulu acc't and were set 'on the cheap' for another year.

Thanks for the heads-up @Uncle

I started to write this and then I deleted it since I did not want anyone to think I was a Cheeseball .. (Cheapskate I'll admit to, Cheeseball, never ..) .. I talked my Neighbor into signing up as a New Customer and I'd split it with her .. so, I handed her $12 clams and got her login info .. Score .. (my .99 cent deal expired on the 26th, I think ..)

Truth is, I could have gamed the new deal, but I've fairly well milked HULU over the last year and about all I'm looking forward to is "The Handmaid's Tale" upcoming season ..