Morning Psul!
Take a peak around bud, you’ll see everything is here, just as we left it. Want to act in accord with the lawyer letter not sent by you, not received by my client, that has no legal bearing at all. Every stitch of what you have written is still here in perpetuity.
I didn’t take anything down despite your request because in doing so would run counter to your other request that we not destroy anything. So, have fun bud.
Category: Politics
Ex-PH2: umm, don’t think so.
I believe the astronomical and astrological full moons are generally separated by a few hours to a day. (I could be wrong.) Thus, by your definition virtually EVERY month would have a “blue moon”. They don’t; they’re a relatively rare occurrence. They occur roughly 7 times each 19 years.
The current accepted definition of a “blue moon” refers to the second of two full moons of the same type (usually the astronomical) in the same calendar month. This usage has dated from 1946, when an older definition was misinterpreted in a Sky and Telescope article. That earlier definition was provided by the Farmer’s Almanac, which deemed the third full moon in a calendar quarter having four full moons a “blue moon”. Either happens roughly 7 times each 19 years.
In August 2013, the prior full moon of either type (astronomical or astrological full moon) occurred in July 2013 – not during the month of August. There are thus not two distinct “full moons” of either type in August 2013. There were, however, blue moons in late August 2012 and/or late September 2012 (time zone, the movement of the earth in its orbit, and the IDL caused the month to vary depending on locality). And as you observed above, there will be one again on 31 July 2015.
But there won’t be a blue moon in August 2013.
ACtually, the Aquarius full moon for 2013 was after Cancer and the Grand Trine on July 17-19, followed by the moon moving to Aquarius for an Aquarius full moon on July 22nd.
It’s same 28 to 29 day movement, but the constellations in the sky don’t have the same 30 degree width as the 360 degree wheel. The moon moves through each house and sign in about 2.5 days on the wheel, and the calculation is based on sign-to-sign movement (Capricorn to Aquarius) rather than the sidereal month-to-month on the calendar. With Capricorn ending on July 19, the moon then moves to Aquarius regardless of its phase in the sidereal calendar.
This is the reason the winter solstice is on December 21. It’s at 0 degrees Capricorn. Meteorological winter begins December 1, but that’s on the sidereal calendar. Oddly enough, there is a correlation for historical events for this, which you may find very interesting. I will send the link for it to Jonn, keeping it OUT OF PSUL’S SIGHT.
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I wish I shared your optimism, but there are some people, regardless of IQ, who keep doing the same stupid shit over, and over, and over…
He is the TAH’s Sísyphos, constantly trying to roll a boulder uphill. Appropriate, as the name reminds me both of “Sissy” and “Syphilis”.
His curse is self-imposed and alcohol-fueled.
I love reading comments here. Not only do I find out what other veterans are thinking, but I learn gobs o’ trivia.
I’ll be watching for that blue moon — and for Psul’s next damn fool action.
What I find interesting is that I had a progressed full moon during the water Grand Trine July 17-19, and because Psul has a house orientation essentially the same as mine, he had the same thing. Having similar house orientations is not unusual. But the results of a progressed full moon are different for each person, because it’s not the night sky full moon.
Basically, the progressed full moon will allow you to receive the results of what you’ve been doing before that time. If you were working hard, as I was, you’ll begin to see the benefits of that (as I am now). While it won’t happen quickly, it does happen.
While psulie-O the uncoolie-O also gets the results of a progressed full moon, he should have been doing good things but was not, will also receive the results of what he was doing, and they will be unpleasant. Oh, and siccing Witlessgelding on us twice now is not a good idea. It has consequences, too.
It’s the ‘as the sowing, is the reaping’ thing – another way to say ‘karmic law at work here’.
Hmmm…. do any of you think he’ll notice?
Still, Ex-PH2: that’s not the common and currently accepted use of the term. Today, the term “blue moon” means the second full moon in a calendar month.
The fact that astrology places the current winter solstice at 0 degrees Capricorn is an interesting coincidence – but IMO that’s all. Due to the precession of the Earth’s axis, the constellations are now about 35 degrees west of their positions when the Zodiac is believed to have been developed approx 2,500 years ago. That means the Zodiac was defined when the skies were 35 degrees offset eastward vis-a-vis today – or about (on average) one full astrological sign.
It also means that mariners of that day (and for a rather longish time afterwards) probably didn’t use Polaris as their “North Star”. Thuban would have been closer to the celestial pole of rotation during the development of the Zodiac; during classical antiquity, that would have been Kochab. Polaris has only really been useful in that role since the Middle Ages.
We won’t be using Polaris for that much longer, either. It’s already 0.7 degrees away from the celestial pole of rotation. For comparison, the full moon and the sun each subtends an angle of approx 0.5 degrees.
Hondo, read those two articles I asked Jonn to forward to you. I think you’ll find them interesting.
No, the common usage of blue moon is usually associated with the calendar month, not with a 30-degree movement around a wheel. But there is a correspondence in using in regard to the zodiac because the two full moons of July and August fall within the exit from Capricorn and entry to Aquarius.
It may be a stretch for most people, but you can understand the reasoning behind using the term that way. It has to do with timing of events, more than anything else.
Who is this Anonymous soul talking astrology? (smile)
As promised, somewhat belatedly, I am finishing my latest tribute to Paul K. Wickre. I need a bit of help, though. Which one of my fellow board members was alleged to have threaten to nail Paul’s penis to the table?
Guilty.
Yeah, that was one of the better ones.
Thanks. I think that you will enjoy it.
Okay, I finally completed the latest project. Just to build suspense, I’ll wait until 20:00 EST (Zulu – 4) to post.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the world premiere of the next greatest song ever written.
Trannie In A Jag
Goodbye Wickre- Man
Though we had never heard of you at all
You exposed yourself
And for Phil you’d take the fall
You staggered into the boardroom
And Phil whispered into your brain
Phil sent you out to kill the truth
On the mil-blogs you change your name
And it’s obvious that you live your life like a trannie in a jag
Never knowing when to quit when the truth sets in
And your wife may lose her job on Capitol Hill
Your career burned out long before your spandex ever will
Restraining orders are tough
The toughest role you ever played
Phil created a psycho
And your job was the price you paid
Even when you were canned
Nik still busted on your balls
All the APL receptionist had to say
Was that Wickre doesn’t work here anymore
And it’s obvious that you live your life like a trannie in a Jag
Never knowing when to quit when the truth sets in
And like an idiot, you’re still defending Phil
Your career burned out long before your spandex ever will
Goodbye, Wickre-Man
Though we never cared for you at all
You defended Phil’s stolen valor
You’re such a sucker Paul
Goodbye, Wickre-Man
From the veterans across this great land
Who see you as something more than a transsexual
More than just our Paulie Boi
And it’s obvious that you live your life like a trannie in a Jag
Never knowing when to quit when the truth sets in
And as you sit alone sucking down your swill
Your career burned out long before your spandex ever will
Your career burned out long before your spandex ever will
@58 was me, as if you didn’t know, Hondo
I had an anti-virus update so I cleared the cookies out of my browser afterwards, but I only voted TWICE this time.
I wish my back hadn’t spasmed up to remind me that I’m only human, no longer the spear-chukkin’ warrior goddess I used to be. I’ll have to settle for using a rolling pin.
I asked Jonn to forward a couple of articles on the winter solstice movement to you. You may find them interesting. I know I did. It’s the 2017 reference, give or take a couple of years – meaning 2015 to 2019 – that I found startling. How many nations had nukes at the end of WWII? Just one. The Germans were working on it. They had a heavy water plant somewhere in Austria, I think, and Stalin was desperate to get his hands on the info, so a lot of German physicists were swallowed up by the Iron Curtain. And how many nations have nukes now? The first nuclear chain reaction was 12/2/1942. The year 2017 is 72 years – one degree of movement of the winter solstice – after the Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Obviously, there’s no startup or cut-off date, but the correspondence is startling.
@66.
You never fail to amaze me on many levels.
You soup recipe hit the spot.
Thank you.
GT, very glad you liked the soup. I would like to try your Alabama version of it, if you want to shoot it my way.
I swear I will make short ribs in the crockpot this fall if I can just find dark porter or something similar to add some flavor to it. I’ll have to go up the highway to see if that 45-craft beer restaurant has anything like that.
It’s been 90 minutes, and no comments on my song yet. You guys keep ignoring me, and I’ll cross over to the dark side (that would be Paul K. Wickre’s side).
It is genius Hack, and I LOL’d, but now Paul will sue because you said he was a tranny without any evidence. See, it won’t go anywhere since it is clearly humor, but he’s insane.
Nonetheless, Genius
Wait… I have been away from the blog for awhile, so I am understandably a tad perplexed after reading this post.
I was under the impression that the situation with our bespandexed buddy had been settled via a hastily worded home loan application from a real estate lawer or some such.
Am I to understand that there has been more phone calls, impersonations, and/or priceless blog musings from Mr. Paul K. Wickre? That he would go against the spirit of the letter from his very own Century 21 agent? Preposterous.
The man has numerous cars and the ability to use Google translate. His integrity is above reproach.
TSO: a trannie is standard equipment in every Jag. Some are manual-shift, while others are automatic.
And they’re reputedly fragile enough they could well have some internals made out of Spandex. (smile)
@68.
Try Colt 45.
Billie Dee Williams style.
GT, thank you.
HACK STONE, yes, it IS genius. I laughed so hard my back spasm almost left me.
I have another one that is more rocking (early 1970’s), but I am still working on that one. I don’t know if it will ever pass the TAH Quality Control Review Board.
Keep it coming, Hack.
OutSTANDING Hack! JWD. Sorry, had a rough day – insomnia last night, had to work with the ex today – and I came home wiped out and went directly to bed. Do not pass Go, do not vote against Phildo and Psul, do not collect $200.
No Psul yet? oooook back to work then!!!!! I can’t believe Phildo is going to loose after all that they did …
Yo Psul!!! is it true?! that you tattoed the back of a cat on your belly so your belly buttong would be the ass because you want that cat-ass trophy so much!? (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o236/moonlite247/cattbutton.jpg)
I can’t type today .. please excuse the typos and bad grammar I blame it on a douche bag stealing from someone I care about a laptop and me being a bit upset and outing him on my facebook and her facebook … that’s my excuse … what’s yours Psul?
Hack – You are a lyrical genius! Between our resident author and you as our songwriter TAH might have to take this show on the road. I’ll be the tambourine girl.
Maybe TAH can get a network variety show like The Starland Vocal Band was able to score back in the 1970’s. As for Valkyrie, I hear that she shakes a mean tambourine.
Starland Vocal Band? I think we just got a new inspiration. You know where this is going.
Hack Stone’s song was cool as Ice, but I just got online for the day. As for my skills, it is back to the drawing board for a better TAH logo. My first one did not pass the buyers test, which to me is the ultimate approval.
Perhaps I need to put it inside a Tab, as I did with Ranger SFC Michael Schlitz’ BOHICA request. The buyers are liking that one.
Hack. Did I miss someting? I don’t know what music your lyrics are set to. I tried “Oklahoma” but that didn’t work. I also tried “Mack the Knife” and “Turkey in the Straw. They didn’t work, either. So, what’s the answer?
Candle In he Wind
Isn’t the melody for that “Candle In the Wind” by Elton John?
Hack. Okay, thanks. Dammit. I can’t do that one–but congrats on your song. Did you know that the Best Musical Score category for a Toni Award is defined as “Music And/Or Lyrics”? It’s true. I’m unsure about the nominating process, however.
That should have been Tony, not Toni, Award.
Morning, troops. I have a little something to share with psul the uncool, but you can read it, too. I just finished mowing the lawn. I’ve had a back spasm for about three days now, but it seems to have worked itself out with pushing the lawnmower, deadheading the geraniums and roses, cutting some greens for lunch, cleaning and refilling the birdbath and birdfeeder. The yard looks nice and considering that we’re now having hot, humid weather again for a few days, with summer winding down, I figure that spraying the weeds that regrew and planting more grass seed in about two weeks is going to give me a nice, velvety green lawn next summer. I figure two or maybe three more hits with the lawnmower will do it, and I may even use the reel mower (muscle powered) instead of the power mower, which is electric. Saves money on gas refills and does a nice job. And the bag of yard waste is now standing by for pickup tomorrow. I also harvested some radishes yesterday – sent a picture of some of them to Jonn — and pulled some weeds and dying borage out of the flowerbed, and grumbled over the fact that the goldfinches will not leave my sunflower alone. It grew from dropped bird seed. The kitchen herbs are just about ready for cutting and drying for winter use, and the catnip is starting to show some growth. I have two garlic plants going into blossom, to produce the bulblets that you plant in the fall for garlic next year. I also mowed part of my neighbor’s yard next to mine because he’s had knee surgery. He said his son-in-law will finish it. It’s that pride of ownership thing, and I have the satisfaction of knowing that I did it myself, instead of paying an exorbitant fee to a lawn company to do it for me. Also, because it’s hot, sweaty work, I get to take a well-earned shower afterwards, and there is nothing more rewarding thatn that cooling water running on you after you’ve worked hard… Read more »
HEY, WICKRE. COME ON OVER HERE!!!! THIS ONE’S EMPTY AND WAITING FOR YOUR TWADDLE.
COME ON DOWN, IDIOT!!!!!
Hollywood has run out of original ideas for televisions shows and movies. As a result, they often recycle old shows for today’s entertainment market, updating the plots to reflect current political, economic and technology references. The CBS network has announced that they will be starting production for a mid-season replacement show based on 1965 – 1966 television series Branded, to be set in the Washington , DC area.
Spandexed
In this corporate series, Paul K. Wickre, the only victim of the Battle of This Ain’t Hell, is fired and and banished from All Points Logistics because of his alleged erratic behavior. Rather than demean the good name of the phony Navy SEAL and All Points Logistics president Phil Monkress, who was actually to blame for the false Navy SEAL claims, Wickre travels the National Capital Region trying to restore his good name and reputation.
Only one man was fired,
There in Reston Park,
And they say he should just slither away …
Spandexed!
Defending a fake Navy SEAL claim.
What do you do when you’re Spandexed,
And there’s no one else to blame?
He was convicted,
Every charge was true,
But the world already knows …
Spandexed!
Scorned as mentally ill.
What do you do when you’re Spandexed,
Canned for defending Phil?
And wherever you go
for the rest of your life
You must refute …
You are Spandex Man!