Ryan
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Rarely surprised, always annoyed. Curling ice tech by trade and accumulator of hobbies.(He/Him)
It's baseball opening week and I wish I was more excited.
I'm not sure if it's because the team I support set the modern MLB loss record last year, the other team I support lost its legendary radio voice, or if because the country is imploding under us.
Really a toss up on that.
I'm not sure if it's because the team I support set the modern MLB loss record last year, the other team I support lost its legendary radio voice, or if because the country is imploding under us.
Really a toss up on that.
March 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It's baseball opening week and I wish I was more excited.
I'm not sure if it's because the team I support set the modern MLB loss record last year, the other team I support lost its legendary radio voice, or if because the country is imploding under us.
Really a toss up on that.
I'm not sure if it's because the team I support set the modern MLB loss record last year, the other team I support lost its legendary radio voice, or if because the country is imploding under us.
Really a toss up on that.
Absolute banger! What a goal.
Jordyn Bugg's first NWSL goal and early candidate for goal of the year 😮💨
March 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Absolute banger! What a goal.
Biggest #coffee roasting day yet:
A pound of Java Sunday Haji Iyan roasted to City+ in the left two jars and the first blend I'm trying in the right jar. 55% Rwandan Kivubelt and 45% Mexican Terruño both roasted to City then blended.
#homeroasting
A pound of Java Sunday Haji Iyan roasted to City+ in the left two jars and the first blend I'm trying in the right jar. 55% Rwandan Kivubelt and 45% Mexican Terruño both roasted to City then blended.
#homeroasting
March 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Biggest #coffee roasting day yet:
A pound of Java Sunday Haji Iyan roasted to City+ in the left two jars and the first blend I'm trying in the right jar. 55% Rwandan Kivubelt and 45% Mexican Terruño both roasted to City then blended.
#homeroasting
A pound of Java Sunday Haji Iyan roasted to City+ in the left two jars and the first blend I'm trying in the right jar. 55% Rwandan Kivubelt and 45% Mexican Terruño both roasted to City then blended.
#homeroasting
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Look I have zero excuses for this, but the idea popped into my head and now it's in your head, sorry
March 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Look I have zero excuses for this, but the idea popped into my head and now it's in your head, sorry
And pretty much all curling ice making equipment.
Can't think of much that we get for ice making that doesn't come from Canada.
JetIce - 🇨🇦
Pebble heads - 🇨🇦
Blades/sharpening - 🇨🇦
Can't think of much that we get for ice making that doesn't come from Canada.
JetIce - 🇨🇦
Pebble heads - 🇨🇦
Blades/sharpening - 🇨🇦
FWIW, just about all the 🥌 equipment used in the States comes from Canada. So get those brooms now, folks.
March 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
And pretty much all curling ice making equipment.
Can't think of much that we get for ice making that doesn't come from Canada.
JetIce - 🇨🇦
Pebble heads - 🇨🇦
Blades/sharpening - 🇨🇦
Can't think of much that we get for ice making that doesn't come from Canada.
JetIce - 🇨🇦
Pebble heads - 🇨🇦
Blades/sharpening - 🇨🇦
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Chicagoans! If you are over 40, do not shovel this snow! If you have to, push with the shovel and do not do a lifting motion with your arms! I don't care how in shape you are! It's heart attack snow!
March 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Chicagoans! If you are over 40, do not shovel this snow! If you have to, push with the shovel and do not do a lifting motion with your arms! I don't care how in shape you are! It's heart attack snow!
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A spokesman for the DOD said in a statement that they are “pleased” that “DEI content” — the history of Jackie Robinson’s military service — was removed. This is white supremacy as government policy.
March 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A spokesman for the DOD said in a statement that they are “pleased” that “DEI content” — the history of Jackie Robinson’s military service — was removed. This is white supremacy as government policy.
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As the White Sox get ready to parade out their 2005 team and milk those memories for all their worth, they are leaving the man who got the final out to fend for himself.
March 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As the White Sox get ready to parade out their 2005 team and milk those memories for all their worth, they are leaving the man who got the final out to fend for himself.
Absolutely heartbreaking.
March 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Absolutely heartbreaking.
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Baseball media: if you do not loudly report on this I do not want to hear a goddamn thing from you about Jackie Robinson on April 15.
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The Department of Defense deemed a story about baseball hero and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson's time in the Army as "DEI" and deleted it.
March 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Baseball media: if you do not loudly report on this I do not want to hear a goddamn thing from you about Jackie Robinson on April 15.
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As a curler, I think my perception of bagpipes might be skewed because, yeah, I could see them as relaxing.
Might also be because, as an ice maker, the sound of bagpipes means my work for a bonspiel weekend is over!
Might also be because, as an ice maker, the sound of bagpipes means my work for a bonspiel weekend is over!
Pretty sure this is the first--and last--time that "relaxing" and "bagpipes" are used in the same sentence.
March 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
As a curler, I think my perception of bagpipes might be skewed because, yeah, I could see them as relaxing.
Might also be because, as an ice maker, the sound of bagpipes means my work for a bonspiel weekend is over!
Might also be because, as an ice maker, the sound of bagpipes means my work for a bonspiel weekend is over!
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they say "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" well i don't want to be strong, i’m tired i just want to drink iced coffee, read books and eat snacks.
March 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
they say "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" well i don't want to be strong, i’m tired i just want to drink iced coffee, read books and eat snacks.
Accidentally used chimichurri instead of pesto for a pizza tonight and had a full blown panic attack. So yeah, my mental health is going great today.
Completely related side note, chimichurri pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, and mozzarella is actually pretty decent.
Completely related side note, chimichurri pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, and mozzarella is actually pretty decent.
March 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Accidentally used chimichurri instead of pesto for a pizza tonight and had a full blown panic attack. So yeah, my mental health is going great today.
Completely related side note, chimichurri pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, and mozzarella is actually pretty decent.
Completely related side note, chimichurri pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, and mozzarella is actually pretty decent.
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Dick Durbin? More like Dick Go Fuck Yourself You Worthless Sack Of Shit You Should've Retired Years Ago.
BREAKING
Looks like a government shutdown is going to be avoided, handing a political victory to President Trump and the GOP.
Or, from perspective of Schumer, avoiding a much worse fate.
Dick Durbin, Brian Schatz, Gary Peters, Maggie Hassan, and Jeanne Shaheen have voted YES to invoke cloture.
Looks like a government shutdown is going to be avoided, handing a political victory to President Trump and the GOP.
Or, from perspective of Schumer, avoiding a much worse fate.
Dick Durbin, Brian Schatz, Gary Peters, Maggie Hassan, and Jeanne Shaheen have voted YES to invoke cloture.
March 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dick Durbin? More like Dick Go Fuck Yourself You Worthless Sack Of Shit You Should've Retired Years Ago.
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If Dems were unwilling to fight over cabinet nominees and unwilling to fight over the budget/shutdown, it’s safe to assume they’re not going to fight over anything.
March 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If Dems were unwilling to fight over cabinet nominees and unwilling to fight over the budget/shutdown, it’s safe to assume they’re not going to fight over anything.
7 inning double headers were fine and should've been the rule kept from the 2020 season instead of the ghost runner.
You have the right to voice your most controversial baseball opinion. Let's hear it.
March 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
7 inning double headers were fine and should've been the rule kept from the 2020 season instead of the ghost runner.
Still angry that the White Sox got rid of Jason.
That said, I'm glad he is having a good time not announcing the dumpster fire on the south side.
That said, I'm glad he is having a good time not announcing the dumpster fire on the south side.
March 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Still angry that the White Sox got rid of Jason.
That said, I'm glad he is having a good time not announcing the dumpster fire on the south side.
That said, I'm glad he is having a good time not announcing the dumpster fire on the south side.
March 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Skip enough games and you'll throw that shot then make that face. It isn't fun, but that's the game.
Gutted for him.
Gutted for him.
March 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Skip enough games and you'll throw that shot then make that face. It isn't fun, but that's the game.
Gutted for him.
Gutted for him.
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The arc from “freedom fries” to “hitler fries” is a good encapsulation of how American conservatism has evolved in my lifetime
March 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The arc from “freedom fries” to “hitler fries” is a good encapsulation of how American conservatism has evolved in my lifetime