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Gravdigr · 10-19-2015, 02:34 PM

Top 10 Funny Celebrity Reproductive Organ Stories

I don't know about top 10, and none are particularly funny. Well, the first Penn Jillette story is kinda humorous.

Gravdigr · 10-22-2015, 04:54 PM

The Lonely Death of George Bell

What happens when you die alone in New York City. It's a long, very interesting, somewhat sad read.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-22-2015, 05:21 PM

That that was good, maybe a little prophetic for many people. I sent that to a couple people the other day, who bounced it back with a 'take heed'. It makes a good case for not keeping a carnivorous pet.

glatt · 10-23-2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

The Lonely Death of George Bell

What happens when you die alone in New York City. It's a long, very interesting, somewhat sad read.

That's one way to die alone. Another path is that you wind up in an assisted living facility and die there. Then you won't be alone and they will know who you are and what your story is.

Pamela · 10-23-2015, 03:35 AM

I foresee my own eventual passing in that. I have few friends, none close.
No one would notice I died until I stink either. Happens to truckers sometimes. We die alone, in our little boxes and usually the first to notice is our dispatchers who wonder why we haven't delivered whatever to wherever. Sometimes it takes days to locate us. It's a big country, lots of truck stops and parking spots and a rig is so small in that.

I won't leave behind much. A few dollars in the bank, a few meager possessions, bills. I have a sister I do not talk to, a few elderly relatives I do, a handful of online friends who will likely not ever know of my demise unless they notice and do a determined search. I do not use social media other than the Cellar.
I worry that I will be labeled under the wrong name and gender, despite name changes and a will, which specifies that I be cremated and my remains sent, long with the remains of a friend I keep out of sentimentality, to a mutual friend in Canada, that we all be joined after our respective deaths.

My life won't take up much of an obit. My friend, Rita, who died three years ago, got one sentence, using her male name because her family didn't accept her name and gender change. I hope I get more than that. Maybe a paragraph. Proper grammar please!

But in the end, barring a lottery win, a cleanout service will go through my junk, cherry pick a few things, trash the rest and that will be that.

No fanfare, no funeral, no notice. I'll just be gone one day. I often say that no one is truly dead until they are forgotten. Some, like Ben Franklin, will never be forgotten. Others, like Mr. Bell, are forgotten quickly.

How will YOU be remembered?

Griff · 10-23-2015, 06:32 AM

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...:UB_Basel_Maps

Sometimes the internet shows a hint of promise, digitizing ancient maps for instance.

Lamplighter · 10-23-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pamela

...I often say that no one is truly dead until they are forgotten. ...

My belief too.

As long as there is The Cellar, Pamela and all other Dwellars will be not be "truly dead".

(That gives UT quite a heavy responsibility !)

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glatt · 10-23-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamplighter

My belief too.

As long as there is The Cellar, Pamela and all other Dwellars will be not be "truly dead".

(That gives UT quite a heavy responsibility !)

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Internet Archive

fargon · 10-23-2015, 06:34 AM

I love maps. Thanks Griff.

Griff · 10-23-2015, 06:35 AM

Lamplighter · 10-23-2015, 07:42 AM

Great catch, Griff. That is a neat collection.

It amazes me that the map of Peru (1500-1599) is so accurate.
Here is Google's Map for comparison...

Gravdigr · 10-23-2015, 02:00 PM

Hah, word!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-26-2015, 02:48 AM

50 old photographs of Oregon Ferries.

Lamplighter · 10-26-2015, 09:31 AM

Thank you, Bruce. I had not seen those before.

Many are now deceased. The Boones Ferry was replaced by the I-5 bridge a mile to the east.
But the Canby Ferry is still in year-around operation, and is a very important crossing, costing $4 / car

The Willamette river runs from the south (e.g., Salem) up north thru PDX into the Columbia River.
This part of the Willamette Valley developed on both sides of the river.
And without the Canby Ferry, it's a long, long, road trip to get from the East side of the Willamette to I-5.

glatt · 10-26-2015, 10:33 AM

I keep meaning to take a trip on White's Ferry across the Potomac. Maybe 45 minutes from here. It's not really on the way to anything, but it would be a fun experience. For the kids too. I feel like I've been on a river ferry before, but can't picture where that would have been.
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10-19-2015, 02:34 PM	#1
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Top 10 Funny Celebrity Reproductive Organ Stories I don't know about top 10, and none are particularly funny. Well, the first Penn Jillette story is kinda humorous. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-22-2015, 04:54 PM	#2
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	The Lonely Death of George Bell What happens when you die alone in New York City. It's a long, very interesting, somewhat sad read. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-22-2015, 05:21 PM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	That that was good, maybe a little prophetic for many people. I sent that to a couple people the other day, who bounced it back with a 'take heed'. It makes a good case for not keeping a carnivorous pet. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-23-2015, 06:32 AM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...:UB_Basel_Maps Sometimes the internet shows a hint of promise, digitizing ancient maps for instance. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-23-2015, 06:34 AM	#9
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I love maps. Thanks Griff. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

10-23-2015, 03:35 AM	#5
Pamela Deplorable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 767	I foresee my own eventual passing in that. I have few friends, none close. No one would notice I died until I stink either. Happens to truckers sometimes. We die alone, in our little boxes and usually the first to notice is our dispatchers who wonder why we haven't delivered whatever to wherever. Sometimes it takes days to locate us. It's a big country, lots of truck stops and parking spots and a rig is so small in that. I won't leave behind much. A few dollars in the bank, a few meager possessions, bills. I have a sister I do not talk to, a few elderly relatives I do, a handful of online friends who will likely not ever know of my demise unless they notice and do a determined search. I do not use social media other than the Cellar. I worry that I will be labeled under the wrong name and gender, despite name changes and a will, which specifies that I be cremated and my remains sent, long with the remains of a friend I keep out of sentimentality, to a mutual friend in Canada, that we all be joined after our respective deaths. My life won't take up much of an obit. My friend, Rita, who died three years ago, got one sentence, using her male name because her family didn't accept her name and gender change. I hope I get more than that. Maybe a paragraph. Proper grammar please! But in the end, barring a lottery win, a cleanout service will go through my junk, cherry pick a few things, trash the rest and that will be that. No fanfare, no funeral, no notice. I'll just be gone one day. I often say that no one is truly dead until they are forgotten. Some, like Ben Franklin, will never be forgotten. Others, like Mr. Bell, are forgotten quickly. How will YOU be remembered?

10-23-2015, 06:35 AM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	__________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-23-2015, 07:42 AM	#11
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Great catch, Griff. That is a neat collection. It amazes me that the map of Peru (1500-1599) is so accurate. Here is Google's Map for comparison... Attached Images

10-23-2015, 02:00 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Hah, word! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

10-26-2015, 02:48 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	50 old photographs of Oregon Ferries. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-26-2015, 09:31 AM	#14
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Thank you, Bruce. I had not seen those before. Many are now deceased. The Boones Ferry was replaced by the I-5 bridge a mile to the east. But the Canby Ferry is still in year-around operation, and is a very important crossing, costing $4 / car The Willamette river runs from the south (e.g., Salem) up north thru PDX into the Columbia River. This part of the Willamette Valley developed on both sides of the river. And without the Canby Ferry, it's a long, long, road trip to get from the East side of the Willamette to I-5. Attached Images

10-26-2015, 10:33 AM	#15
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I keep meaning to take a trip on White's Ferry across the Potomac. Maybe 45 minutes from here. It's not really on the way to anything, but it would be a fun experience. For the kids too. I feel like I've been on a river ferry before, but can't picture where that would have been.

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