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Odd Holidays Oct 29, 2018 18:11:36 GMT -5 via mobile mossyrockhound likes this

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Oct 29, 2018 0:16:58 GMT -5 parfive said:

Hershey’s . . . the Panther Piss of the chocolate world.

Just out of curiosity, and since you specify... are we just being alliterative, or is panther piss substantially different from other kinds? It certainly sounds robust!

- Stephan

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parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,628	Odd Holidays Oct 30, 2018 1:00:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Oct 30, 2018 1:00:44 GMT -5 Nothing robust about crappy beer except, maybe, the revulsion.
	Consider the Earth’s history as the old measure of the English yard, the distance from the King’s nose to the tip of his outstretched hand. One stroke of a nail file on his middle finger erases human history. John McPhee - Basin and Range

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Oct 31, 2018 7:39:36 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Oct 31, 2018 7:39:36 GMT -5 Happy Empty Hot Dog Day Happy Halloweenie by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
	Last Edit: Oct 31, 2018 20:27:45 GMT -5 by stephan - Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Nov 6, 2018 9:38:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Nov 6, 2018 9:38:37 GMT -5 Election Day. Please vote!
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

rockpickerforever In Memoriam RIP Jean Bradley, you are forever loved Member since July 2011 Posts: 12,069	Odd Holidays Nov 14, 2018 11:24:04 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockpickerforever on Nov 14, 2018 11:24:04 GMT -5 Happy National Pickle Day!
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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Nov 19, 2018 0:19:47 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Nov 19, 2018 0:19:47 GMT -5 Happy 90th B-Day Mickey
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Nov 21, 2018 13:34:44 GMT -5 Pat and NRG like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Nov 21, 2018 13:34:44 GMT -5 Tie One On Day (21NOV2018) -- honoring... aprons (a must-have for all lapidaries)
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Nov 24, 2018 1:15:58 GMT -5 NRG likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2018 1:15:58 GMT -5 23NOV2018: National Buy Nothing Day & National Espresso Day.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Rockoonz misunderstood rock expert Member since August 2009 Posts: 11,524	Odd Holidays Nov 24, 2018 1:36:43 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockoonz on Nov 24, 2018 1:36:43 GMT -5 24NOV2018 small business Saturday. Buy local and small
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Odd Holidays Dec 5, 2018 19:00:32 GMT -5 1dave and stephan like this

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Today is National Comfort Food Day.

www.google.com/amp/s/foodimentary.com/2018/12/05/december-5th-is-national-comfort-food-day-nationalcomfortfoodday/amp/

Getting hungry just thinking about it... All this rain we're getting makes me want to be comforted!

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stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Dec 14, 2018 22:28:35 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Dec 14, 2018 22:28:35 GMT -5 Happy Yoga Day (14 December -- squeaking it in) Toad Statue Bakasana by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Dec 15, 2018 21:35:46 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Dec 15, 2018 21:35:46 GMT -5 Happy cat herders day DSC_1260_Happy Cat Herders Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,628	Odd Holidays Dec 15, 2018 22:01:15 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Dec 15, 2018 22:01:15 GMT -5 Yeeha ! Round ’em up, boys.
	Consider the Earth’s history as the old measure of the English yard, the distance from the King’s nose to the tip of his outstretched hand. One stroke of a nail file on his middle finger erases human history. John McPhee - Basin and Range

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Dec 24, 2018 0:09:22 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Dec 24, 2018 0:09:22 GMT -5 Sheesh! I nearly forgot! Happy Festivus, for the rest of us.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Jan 29, 2019 11:47:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Jan 29, 2019 11:47:06 GMT -5 Happy 150th Birthday, Periodic Table.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Mar 1, 2019 12:27:14 GMT -5 1dave likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Mar 1, 2019 12:27:14 GMT -5 Today, 01 March, is Employee Appreciation Day.
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

rockpickerforever In Memoriam RIP Jean Bradley, you are forever loved Member since July 2011 Posts: 12,069	Odd Holidays Mar 1, 2019 13:59:58 GMT -5 1dave and stephan like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 1, 2019 13:59:58 GMT -5 Mar 1, 2019 12:27:14 GMT -5 stephan said: Today, 01 March, is Employee Appreciation Day. March 1 is also "National Peanut Butter Lover's Day!"
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Odd Holidays Mar 1, 2019 19:27:16 GMT -5 rockpickerforever likes this

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Mar 1, 2019 13:59:58 GMT -5 rockpickerforever said:

Mar 1, 2019 12:27:14 GMT -5 stephan said:

Today, 01 March, is Employee Appreciation Day.

March 1 is also "National Peanut Butter Lover's Day!"

So one could conceivably Appreciate one's employees, using peanut butter-based treats.... (assuming there are no allergies)

stephan still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2015 Posts: 4,559	Odd Holidays Apr 12, 2019 22:42:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stephan on Apr 12, 2019 22:42:23 GMT -5 12 April: National Licorice Day DSC_1421_Happy National Licorice Day by Stephan Telm, on Flickr
	- Stephan -------------------------------------------------- "Conversation should be more like ping-pong, and less like archery.” — Alan Alda "The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

stephan
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Odd Holidays Apr 16, 2019 21:50:20 GMT -5

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16 April: Day of the Mushroom

DSC_1642_Happy Day of the Mushroom by Stephan Telm, on Flickr

Not to be confused with National Mushroom Day, which occurs in October.

Sounds a little like the title of a story that could have been written by HP Lovecraft.

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