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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Meatloaf Sticks and Stuffed Pablanos.


    Deets on the meatloaf sticks please, looks delicious 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    lkapigian said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Meatloaf Sticks and Stuffed Pablanos.


    Deets on the meatloaf sticks please, looks delicious 
    They were a basic sausage/beef meatloaf then wrapped in bacon.  These were a trial run, will be doing them in the future with better seasoning.  Probably basically take everything I would put on a kabob, grind it up, wrap in bacon, cook and finish with a nice glaze.  I cooked at 300 till done, next time will do 350 to get crispier bacon.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    By the Darwin Principle, are we just breeding smarter and smarter swine?
    Sort of. Any genetic variability that leads to better ability to compete gives that 'version' of the species a better chance at survival, assuming there is pressure on the species. The easier life is for everyone, the less of an impact on this there is. Genetic variation that makes the species weaker (weaker versions) get culled more quickly when there is survival pressure.

    Hogs' ability to reproduce and forage just about anything are their superpowers and negates most any threat.  Lots of reproduction creates more genetic variability, good and bad, but when the hogs are winning, the dummies aren't getting culled quickly enough, so some smarter, some dumber.  They aren't dumb, so they figure **** out and others can learn.

    Same thing happens with viruses.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,885
    I feel like @Legume had a ChatGPT chip implant recently.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    No, just a product of Darwinian evolution.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    And college.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,317
    Just hacked down the jungle/backyard. It was still hot as all get out but it didn’t rain for a change.
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,333
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    "Hallelujah, Noel, be it Heaven or Hell,
    The Christmas we get, we deserve"
         -RIP Greg Lake

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    edited July 2024
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    edited July 2024
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,631
    @GrateEggspectations Nice, did you try Stinky Tofu?
    canuckland
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,885
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,885
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Finally swapped the busted firebox in the KJ Jr. it’s only been 5-6 years that I’ve had the replacement sitting on the shelf. 

    Thinking about clean burning and selling it and the PK. 


    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,885
    What are you going to get @ColtsFan?
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,385
    Watching the leaders make the turn overseas. Justin Rose showing them young boys he’s still got it
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    I've been to both recently as well as SF and I would say the narrative on both sides is correct, depending on where you go in these cities.  You could easily be two blocks from a completely different environment. I'm not sure there are big cities that don't have that. I've put my eyes on the good and bad in Denver and Houston, very similar. Austin is the same.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    Your bravery is commendable.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,141
    Legume said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    I've been to both recently as well as SF and I would say the narrative on both sides is correct, depending on where you go in these cities.  You could easily be two blocks from a completely different environment. I'm not sure there are big cities that don't have that. I've put my eyes on the good and bad in Denver and Houston, very similar. Austin is the same.
    I would add that small town America is not immune. Meth use and homelessness are very prevalent there as well. It’s just easier for people to see when it’s on a sidewalk of a major city. 
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    alaskanassasin said:
    What are you going to get @ColtsFan?
    Not sure. I need the deck room for the new chiminea. Lol
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    DoubleEgger said:
    Legume said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    I've been to both recently as well as SF and I would say the narrative on both sides is correct, depending on where you go in these cities.  You could easily be two blocks from a completely different environment. I'm not sure there are big cities that don't have that. I've put my eyes on the good and bad in Denver and Houston, very similar. Austin is the same.
    I would add that small town America is not immune. Meth use and homelessness are very prevalent there as well. It’s just easier for people to see when it’s on a sidewalk of a major city. 
    I happened to watch the documentary titled “Meth Storm” last week.  It focuses on rural Arkansas.  It’s awfully bleak.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    DoubleEgger said:
    Legume said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    alaskanassasin said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Botch said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Asian food festival. 


    Those new ultra-low-budget Porta-Potties scare me a bit, and may cut food festival attendance overall.   
    When I lived in Japan, it was pretty common to see someone just weeing off the sidewalk. Maybe they are giving the full Asian experience?  (Been 30 years, so maybe it has changed)
    Where the F did you see that in Japan?  
    Kobe and Osaka. Usually just the young kids.  I lived there for 4 years.
    Yeah I’ve never seen anything like that there, certainly not commonplace.
    Like I said, that was 30 years ago.  Back before they had bilingual signs, internet, etc.

    I also wouldn’t say it was common place in the sense everyone did it, but saw it many many times over the years.

    You want some interesting reading, look into public toilets in Japan and their relatively new obsession with toilets.

    I was there when public restrooms were “squat-e-motos” … basically picture a urinal laid on the ground.  No sitting, you squatted.
    I have seen similar public restrooms in various countries around the world.  I’m not sure why a “squat-e-moto” would make one want to just whip out their hog in public in the street, but maybe there’s an aspect of Asian culture I just don’t understand.

    I don't know, he must be making it all up, probably never lived there.
    lol, I don’t think Ozzie is making anything up. That is more of a “huh that’s interesting” comment from me than anything else.

    Cool your heels, Dorothy.
    I’ll be visiting Seattle and Portland very soon, I’ll let you know how interesting it’s is…
    I've been to both recently as well as SF and I would say the narrative on both sides is correct, depending on where you go in these cities.  You could easily be two blocks from a completely different environment. I'm not sure there are big cities that don't have that. I've put my eyes on the good and bad in Denver and Houston, very similar. Austin is the same.
    I would add that small town America is not immune. Meth use and homelessness are very prevalent there as well. It’s just easier for people to see when it’s on a sidewalk of a major city. 
    We have a massive unhomed issue in my town.  Certain streets you drive down and they are lined with the unhoused.  After big rain storms you will see tents and debris all down the washes from where their camps are washed away.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    At the airport.  I’m nominally flying to Vancouver today but the flights are all messed up.  I think it’s going to be a very long day.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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