POG PUB 2024: A New Year, A New Thread, A New You - Page 20

I remember a very good old HouseMD episode about a sick gypsy teenager. Smart enough to be a scientist but doesn't want to leave his culture or family behind.

As a self-identifying "hillbilly" from the Missouri Ozarks, let me say that we take a lot of cheap shots too.

Quote

04-13-2024 , 05:10 AM

#477

Bloobird

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 24,250

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawfurd

Roma is the PC term.

it's more confusing that that, or at least it is in the UK

gypsy, roma and irish traveller are all considered distinct categories of travellers

https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures....ish-traveller/

Last edited by Bloobird; 04-13-2024 at 05:17 AM.

Quote

04-13-2024 , 08:17 AM

#478

pwnsall

CFBBPC

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65,641

I remember some convos with friends one of them said "I got gypped" then Said "I shouldn't use that term" then someone else said, "wow, that's great of you" or something like that which is already a bizarre convo, but both of them would be extra sus if they were buying something from a gypsy.

Also we don't really have gypsy's in the us like they do in the UK. Maybe some carnies are vaguely close?

Quote

04-13-2024 , 08:19 AM

#479

pwnsall

CFBBPC

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65,641

That said I would have bought one of those lucky horse shoes

Quote

04-13-2024 , 08:35 AM

#480

Booker Wolfbox

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 38,674

Quote:

Originally Posted by xander biscuits

It's what they call themselves in my country

Is there a more appropriate word to use or are they just people with no collective name?

I'm sure it varies by location. It may not be seen as a pejorative in euroland like it is amongst the literati in USA#1.

And I personally wouldn't use the 'that's what they call themselves' standard either -- if I called my African-American neighbors what they call each other I'd be lucky to just get punched in the face.

Quote

04-15-2024 , 06:56 PM

#481

xander biscuits

watching a movie

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 39,751

Drove to work this morning and the travellers living on the side of the road are gone.

The wagons, people and horses are gone.

The grass verge has turned to mulch.

They left so much rubbish (trash) it's a little unbelievable. Struggling to understand how they produced so much of it in such a short space of time.

Quote

04-15-2024 , 07:08 PM

#482

Crossnerd

quite smart as well

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 39,562

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBeDrummin

Had to say goodbye to my bud (see my avatar) today and let him cross the bridge. He went out like a ****ing champ and I love him so much. I’m so sad right now, and I love you guys. Probably a detailed 18-year tr coming one of these days when I’m not a complete goddamn wreck.

In the meantime, check out this handsome ****in beast:

I’m so sorry for your loss… It ****ing HURTS man. We just had to very suddenly let go of our doggo of 15 years this morning. They say she had a brain tumor. First time walking in to the house with her collar in my hand and she’s not here… just. ****.

Came in here and seeing your news just makes me so sad too. RIP to kitty and doggo

Quote

04-15-2024 , 07:32 PM

#483

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

oh nooooo! your doggy! I'm sorry crossnerd!

I know how much that dog meant to you

Quote

04-15-2024 , 08:27 PM

#484

IBeDrummin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,480

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crossnerd

I’m so sorry to hear that, I’m sad for you and for everyone she touched. For me it was getting in the car with an empty carrier and catching myself about to say “all right bub, we’re almost home!”

Very thankful we were so lucky to have them in our lives.

We got him back on Friday and put his memorial shelf up next to his sisters:

Quote

04-15-2024 , 09:38 PM

#485

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

that's such a nice shelf!

Quote

04-15-2024 , 09:55 PM

#486

Crossnerd

quite smart as well

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 39,562

That’s such a beautiful memorial

Quote

04-17-2024 , 11:27 PM

#487

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

I'm thinking of treating myself, and spur of the moment blowing a billion dollars on a fancy resort for my bday.. might go tomorrow!

Quote

04-18-2024 , 11:43 PM

#488

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

this seems like parody

am I just a hater?

Quote

04-18-2024 , 11:45 PM

#489

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

oh, and didn't make it to the resort

idk if i'll even treat myself now

BUT I did buy some flannel/cashmere sheets a while ago, and omg I recommend them!!!!! I think they were like 350 at Garnett hill idk

and I'm gonna put on my new flannel/cashmere duvet cover soon... I think it was like 150, but I got it like 50% off cuz it was not a popular pattern lol... idgaf how it looks though!

Quote

04-19-2024 , 01:31 AM

#490

Mark_K

Fast Food Value KING

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,222

Costco has great sheets. Not cheap but not expensive either. For winter I got thick soft sheets. I would describe them similar to a soft blanket. And flannel for Spring/Fall.

Maybe $50-$80 bucks?

And I still recommend bamboo for the summer.

Quote

04-19-2024 , 01:48 AM

#491

kioshk

Nixonian

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 92,841

Satin sheets to lie on, satin pillows to cry on.
Still, I'm not happy. Don't you see?

Quote

04-19-2024 , 03:00 PM

#492

Mark_K

Fast Food Value KING

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,222

Another year, another birthday!!! Happy birthday Filthy!

Hope you're enjoying those birthday sheets.

Quote

04-19-2024 , 04:00 PM

#493

eyebooger

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 58,730

Filthy got a new Taylor Swift double album for his birthday.

Quote

04-19-2024 , 08:23 PM

#494

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

thanks Mark!! I'm loving the sheets!!!! yay!!!

but that's the only things that's working today ugh..

I wanted to go to sushi gen for lunch, but it ddidn't work out. so switch to wax paper for a trendy sandwich, but they only had 2 kinds of sandwiches left cuz they were all sold out, and they don't take cash, so **** you wax paper!!!

and then I wanted to get quarter sheets pizza club for dinner and princess cake, but they're already all sold out of cake!!!! ****! **** you!!!!!

Quote

04-19-2024 , 08:54 PM

#495

pwnsall

CFBBPC

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65,641

My wife and I cannot come to agreement on sheets

Quote

04-19-2024 , 09:40 PM

#496

filthyvermin

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60,152

separate bedrooms imo

Quote

04-19-2024 , 09:50 PM

#497

pwnsall

CFBBPC

Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 65,641

Separate houses!?!?!?

We already have separate comforters. That was a good purchase

Quote

04-19-2024 , 10:10 PM

#498

Mark_K

Fast Food Value KING

Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,222

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwnsall

We already have separate comforters. That was a good purchase

Bedding Euro style!

Quote

04-19-2024 , 10:40 PM

#499

Booker Wolfbox

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 38,674

HBD filthy!

What's your choice of pillows? I'm thinking about getting one that's wool-filled but haven't pulled the trigger yet since they're expensive.