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Thrilling Saturday report, see man: Infernal rain awoke us early again today, time to build an Ark man. Poor fence guys had to sit in their truck all morning, waste of their time man. Even after they got out and tried working, rain filled any hole they dug, sigh man. Job won't be done till Monday now, probably, OK with us man. We didn't have a prayer of GS-ing today, rain plus completely hosed back ow ow ow man. We should not have tried taking Mama T-B.'s groceries up stairs, use elevator instead man. Lunch (at 2 p.m.) was a ham + cheese sandwich, indict the ham and ingest we man. We had the move-desking and other casa-hold items needing doing, call Ecu handyman we man. We managed to move things around in, and vacuum, guest room, see below man. Ecu came at half-of-half till Many (2+1) p.m., always early he man. He moved Mini-B.'s old desk upstairs into guest room with ease, si man. He de-T-B.-mobiled Mini-B.'s new desk and put it where the old one had been, si man. We had him do a few small things involving tools and bending/climbing, incapable of latter we man. All were done in half an hour, wonderful man. We were expecting the usual charge of $Many, cheap man. Instead, he charged us $Many, inflation man. Regardless, it was pleasing to see him again and to get the stuff done, conclude we man. Miu was highly observant of the entire process, welcome relief from miu-boredom man. We didn't leave the casa until half-past Many (2+2+2+1) p.m., no man. Went to Aldi, grocery we man. Had to rush consequent to their insufferable "We close in Many minutes," man. We forgot to look for the most crucial item, nukeable rice man. We were delayed from leaving the casa because a stray miu wanted to come into our garage, poor miu man. We couldn't feed it or love on it because of Aldi's insanely early closing hours, sigh man. Whoever abandons or lets mius roam freely like that should be disciplined or worse, we man. We will probably concoct more Tuna Glop (genuine or Modified) for din-din, si man. Ex-Mrs.-T-B. & Mini-B. called us to caucus about his allegedly impending haircut, man. We have hope that it will actually get done on Sunday, fingers crossed man. Today was birthday of ex-Mrs.-T-B.'s #2 sister, miss party because not in Ecu we man. If we can move on Sunday, we shall do laundry, probably just one load man. We must adjust bedsheet-warshing schedule because of coming shift in Mini-B.'s weekly custody, must calculate we man. No party with the rubias tonight, HSM instead at bedtime man. And that was/is our thrilling Saturday, report we man.

A bunch of cool discussion about fridges, ha ha man. We saw that SAT (Steveklar) logged on to VJ earlier, no see Steveklar man for far too long man.

Thread is moved from Off Topic to the Tax & Finances forum, for higher relevant traffic.

You need to talk with the toughest family-law attorney that you can find. Initial consultations are cheap and sometimes free. Talk to several.

This is what Democrats and Communists do. And even if they lose, they won't let the opposition take power.

8 New Events Coming To The Paris Summer Olympics The 2024 Summer Olympics are here, and this time they're in France! But this isn't your grandma's Olympics. Eight exciting new events are here to challenge athletes from across the globe, and The Babylon Bee has the exclusive details. Here is the complete list of new events for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games: [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/8-new-events-coming-to-the-paris-summer-olympics

Thread title has been changed so that this can be our master thread on this topic.

FBI Director Suggests Trump's Ear Just Spontaneously Exploded WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his testimony before Congress, FBI Director Christopher Wray proposed a bold new theory about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying that it was possible that there was, in fact, no assassination attempt at all and that Trump's ear might have spontaneously exploded. [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/fbi-director-suggests-trumps-ear-just-spontaneously-exploded

Olympic Games Delayed As USA Flag Bearer LeBron James Flops Again PARIS — In a tragic turn of events, the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics were delayed after Team USA flag bearer LeBron James flopped dramatically onto the ground. James, widely regarded by experts as the greatest flopper in NBA history, seemed to have expected to gain at least two free-throws by flopping when he was handed the flag. [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/olympic-games-delayed-as-usa-flag-bearer-lebron-james-flops-again

Who Engineered the Political Coup Against Biden? [...] someone needs to tell the truth about the 10 days that shook the nation, from the moment Trump took a would-be assassin's bullet on July 13 to the afternoon Biden inexplicably dropped his reelection bid and Kamala Harris was coronated. And the first question that needs to be answered, and which no one in the mainstream media is asking, is "Who convinced Joe Biden that debating Trump on June 27, nearly two months before the Democratic convention, was a good idea?" [...] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/07/26/who_engineered_the_political_coup_against_biden___151336.html

Why do Texas Aggies keep their diplomas on their car dashboards? So they can legally park in the handicapped spaces. Did you hear about the Aggie who put Odor-Eaters in his shoes, walked 2 blocks, and disappeared? Why don't they serve ice in the drinks on the campus of Texas A&M University any longer? The senior who knew the recipe graduated. How did the Aggie break his leg raking leaves? He fell out of the tree. Three Aggies were taking a walk in the country when they came upon a line of tracks. The first Aggie said, "Those must be deer tracks!" The second Aggie said, "No, stupid, anyone can tell that those are rabbit tracks!" The third Aggie said, "No, you idiots, those are horse tracks!" They were still arguing ten minutes later when the train hit them.

Good discussion, all -- if you have more, keep it coming.

The OP may have reached her post limit for her first day as a new VJ member.

Whatever you're feeling is OK -- they're your feelings, and they're valid. Kind response in the strongest possible terms: Do not (do NOT!) rush into a marriage for this purpose. "Marry in haste, repent in leisure." You have other options. Take stepparent with you to an immigration lawyer (initial consultations are cheap or free) to clarify things in your minds. Both of you will feel much better after this. Edited to add: Family knows what she's talking about, so do that. Keep us closely apprised of what you learn and what happens -- we care.

Yee-HAAAAA! [Note to T-B.'s self: Jokes worked again... jokes worked again... ]

Thrilling Friday-on-Saturday non-GS/ES report, see man: Met neighbor & fence-repairman at o'dark-Many, helped by caffeine pill we man. Fence hombre is from Guatemala, Guatemalteco man. We talked to him a little in Spanish, "your Spanish is very good, si man" said he man, si man. Breakfast was a greenish banana, ingest and diet we man. Fence demolition started, big yard man. It began to monsoon, soaked Guatemaltecos man. They hauled it all off, bye man. Job should be finished on Sunday, weather permitting man. We went GS/ES-ing, si man. The GS (annual sale in church hall) was highly underpopulated, perhaps the rain man. We browsed unhurriedly/uncrowdedly, nice in that venue man. Most of that purchase was new nightshirts for Mini-B., outgrown old ones wee man man. Groceried for last of Mama T-B.'s desired vittles, must use coupon for senior she man man. Miu highly demanding upon our exhausted return to the casa, treat/lunch me Daddy man. Lunch (at Many p.m.) was onebag of nuked mixed vegetables, ingest and diet we man. Called Mama T-B. to deliver stuff, agree senior she man. Hurt ourself carrying it up one stairflight, elevator still out of order man. Mama T-B. generally appreciative, scrutinize all store receipts senior she man. Mama T-B. then sat us down for the required lecture on multiple topics, man. Kept us there for 2 hours, man. Mama T-B. does think that we look a little skinnier, at least there's that man. Returned to casa and demanding miu, feed us another lunch Daddy man. Din-din was Modified Tuna Glop, ingest and diet we man. Long-overdue hourlong siesta thereafter, zzz we man. Warshered/baked/stowed Mini-B.'s new threads, si man. He & ex-Mrs.-T-B. greatly enjoying latter's hometown in Ecu, homesick therefor we man. Ex-Mrs.-T-B. says she's "still negotiating" with Mini-B. re his haircut, just do it man. We have unenthusiastically itineraried 2 GSs for Saturday, might/might not go man. Miu is again lobbying for attention, needy miu man. No party with the rubias tonight, too exhausted we man. And that was/is our thrilling Friday, report we man.

Friday GS/ES report, see man: We attended all, honorable we man. All yielded the take, whee and see man: -- 2 hand-towels or small bathmats (one = Vera Wang) = $1, steal man -- long-sleeved pocket T-shirt = $2, OK man -- Many (2+2+2+1) T-shirts for Mini-B., shirt for Mini-B., shirt for T-B., shorts for T-B. = $Many ($2x2x2 +2), deal man -- 2 Oneida tablespoons, 1 Oneida teaspoon, NIP pack anchor bolts = $2 + half a buck, steal man Total = $Many-&-a-half ($2x2x2x2 - half a buck)

Then his comment was completely out of line. He has no retroactive power, so ignore his comment... unless you want to report it to his supervisor after your mandamus is approved.

We were, too, si D ma'am.

Congress Bans Roofs WASHINGTON—In response to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend, Congress moved quickly to pass legislation Monday that bans the civilian use of roofs. "As our country continues to reel from this horrific event, we in Congress have taken action by enacting a nationwide ban on all roofs, roof terraces, and balconies," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, explaining that [...] https://www.theonion.com/congress-bans-roofs-1851592883

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 'Really, Really, Really Happy For You, Kamala,' Says Hillary Clinton, Not Letting Go Of Handshake WASHINGTON—Doing her best to appear elated while a large, throbbing vein protruded from her forehead, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was 'really, really, really happy' for Vice President Kamala Harris as she shook the presumptive Democratic nominee's hand and refused to let go of it. [...] https://www.theonion.com/timeline-of-assassination-attempts-in-the-united-states-1851597642

Biden Flubs Exit Speech WASHINGTON—In what was widely regarded as a misfire by the 81-year-old as he formally bowed out of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden repeatedly flubbed his exit speech today, saying he would "rule the country with an iron fist for one thousand years." "Tonight, I, Joseph R. Biden, vow to take back my rightful throne atop the nation and continue my violent reign of terror until the end of time," said a visibly shaky Biden, who, despite his best efforts to [...] https://www.theonion.com/biden-flubs-exit-speech-1851599195

Party Cheating In Primary Election Promises They Will Definitely Not Cheat In General Election [...] "Don't be ridiculous," said Nancy Pelosi when asked if Democrats would cheat in November. "All the shady business we just did to get rid of Joe should not be seen as any sign that we would ever do anything unscrupulous in the upcoming presidential election. To be fully transparent, the fact that there are still unanswered questions about suspicious things that happened in 2020 and 2022 should not at all be used as evidence that we would do any suspicious things in 2024. Any suggestion to the contrary is a threat to democracy." [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/party-cheating-in-primary-election-will-definitely-not-cheat-in-general-election

Biden Voluntarily Steps Down From Presidential Race Days After Being Forcibly Removed From Presidential Race [...] "This is an awe-inspiring act of sacrifice. He's just like George Washington," said Morning Joe host Mika Brzezinski, wiping tears from her eyes. "It's clear that this move was completely voluntary on Biden's part and not in any way due to a coup forcing him out against his will. Biden will go down in history, not just as the most popular president, but as the greatest man to ever live." [...] https://babylonbee.com/news/days-after-being-forcibly-removed-from-presidential-race-biden-voluntarily-steps-down-from-presidential-race

Thoughts about this? It's not just south-of-border illegals, but also (for just one example of many) Filipinas who come on K-1 and CR-1 visas. Discussion, please. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why the U.S. Must Heavily Tax Remittances One of the most under-discussed drivers of illegal immigration is the explosion of remittances, which has created a major economic incentive for foreign nationals to pour into the U.S. Immigrants of both the legal and illegal variety are coming to the U.S., earning money, and sending it back home instead of putting it into the U.S. economy. [...] https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/07/why_the_u_s_must_heavily_tax_remittances_from_illegals.html