I wish I had the wherewithal to support the content of all the really cool folks such as you, Riley, my brave only half-retarded American. --signed: Your Fully Retarded Living In The US Reader
Fantastic adventure Edward, Czechia and Moravia are beautiful. Speaking of Boskovice - my grandfather was born about 150km from there, Dolni Becva. Lost most of his hearing while being a tank commander in the army, but what a tank commander he was - I swear he could shoot a waving US flag on the Moon if he wanted!
Before you run off to sell your grandmother's pearls and embark on trip to Moravia inspired by marvelous Edward's trip & writing, remember that of all East. European countries Czech Republic is likely the most westernized. Great, traditional experience you will find in rural areas just like Edward, visiting Prague will give you a mix of nice architecture contaminated by the same shops and depravity one can find in Berlin or London. In rural areas if you mention LGBT - people will likely think you are talking about a new improved version of DDT.
One can only wonder about the outcome of this trip - will Edward's body by uplifted by fresh air and long walks or more likely destroyed by shocking consumption of local tasty beverages?
so it used to be made from potatoes but they changed the formula in the 90s. If you are actually interested in trying it, I would just go with the original.
Two observations, one is that the nice lady doing doughnuts on her horse was conducting an illegal "sideshow." The other is that yes, we Americans often do wander around with lumber in our hands. I can't tell you how many arms-full of lumber I've wandered around with, trying to figure out exactly where the foreman wanted 'em stacked.
Many thanks for the very most enjoyable read I've had in quite some time.
As a former colleague of Ms. Bogado's, from LA's once listenable Pacifica Radio Station... I can confirm that she is as insufferable and boring, as that article would suggest. If she f-ed your article to get ahead, that wouldn't be the first time that she appears to have done something like that. One time, I had to call the incredibly untalented, but politically connected and astute, (then) Interim-Program-Director-for-life Alan Minsky at a fairly late hour, for some appropriate business related to the program...I was a bit surprised when Aura answered the phone.
This was apparently at some point before the station had reached its "Minsky Moment" -
and jettisoned him to the (allegedly) Progressive Democrats of America - proving "the Peter Principle", that people fail upwards to the corresponding level of their incompetence.
At one point in Ms. Bogado's career of insufferableness and infamy, she saw an opportunity to get ahead, by attacking a far more successful broadcaster (Amy Goodman?) for 'platforming' Larry Flynt (as I recall)... Big mistake. She got a write-up in Hustler, in an article that then turned on the entire radio station, and a former General Manager - whom Aura almost certainly despised, out of jealousy and to curry favor with an openly mutinous staff. The word "Lesbians" was prominently featured in a very unflattering title, about some of the drama then unfolding, back in the 2000's. I wish you much luck, in any research or literary diversions that this clue may bring to your personal library. I told myself that I only bought the magazine for the article.
Thanks, Riley! An absolutely delightful piece. FYI, this started long time ago with Karl May. Not sure how reliable this is, but worth a laugh: https://allthatsinteresting.com/karl-may
Speaking of the Wild West and the numerous brazen bank bandits who got away with sizable heists, we can't forget OneWest's ostentatious Steve Mnuchin, the Orangeman's pick for Secretary of the Treasury.
What do they say is the best way to rob a bank, well of course--own it.🤑
OneWest, was run by Steve Mnuchin whose bank conducted a disproportionate number of reverse mortgage foreclosures. In fact, his bank was responsible for "16,200 foreclosures on government-backed reverse mortgages, or 39 percent of all foreclosures nationwide, from 2009 through late 2014."
Now one must understand who usually gets hoodwinked into reverse mortgages--it's none other than the elderly who are "short on cash" and fearful of not being able to pay bills. 😔
A huckster bankster appears and offers a reverse mortgage which gives homeowners access to cash from their home's equity, however, the borrowers are still required to pay real estate taxes and often the rising loan balance can exceed the value of the home.
And that's when thousands were thrown out of their lifelong residences.
Not to worry, most of these homes were out west in California so setting up a blue tent in the mild weather is not unheard of. As a matter of fact, it's becoming a typical way to retire in the "Golden State."
Sadly, in this particular Western drama involving vicious banditos financially assaulting the elderly no Bat Masterson nor Zorro came to the rescue.🤨
You are doing exactly what you were born to do, Ed. Love these diversions from the gritty world of geopolitics! 🌎☮
Appreciate that, Dave. Thanks for reading!
riley
I wish I had the wherewithal to support the content of all the really cool folks such as you, Riley, my brave only half-retarded American. --signed: Your Fully Retarded Living In The US Reader
No matter. I value your readership.
take care, my fellow mentally challenged American
riley
Can I get advance tickets (actually only one) to Edwardfest?
Fantastic adventure Edward, Czechia and Moravia are beautiful. Speaking of Boskovice - my grandfather was born about 150km from there, Dolni Becva. Lost most of his hearing while being a tank commander in the army, but what a tank commander he was - I swear he could shoot a waving US flag on the Moon if he wanted!
Before you run off to sell your grandmother's pearls and embark on trip to Moravia inspired by marvelous Edward's trip & writing, remember that of all East. European countries Czech Republic is likely the most westernized. Great, traditional experience you will find in rural areas just like Edward, visiting Prague will give you a mix of nice architecture contaminated by the same shops and depravity one can find in Berlin or London. In rural areas if you mention LGBT - people will likely think you are talking about a new improved version of DDT.
One can only wonder about the outcome of this trip - will Edward's body by uplifted by fresh air and long walks or more likely destroyed by shocking consumption of local tasty beverages?
Better comedy than on comedy channels Ed ;)
Must get that potato alcohol liquid soon! Is there a brand I should aim for?
Bozkov (which is not actually rum, or made from potatoes, but everyone calls it potato rum): https://www.bozkov.cz/bozkov-original
Thx!!
But wait, I thought you said it was Rum... and that it was made from potatoes.
So, it is more like schnapss (made from fruit) (40-50 % alc.)? Or like vodka, made from grain?
Oh I see their site, they produce every possible version... well, that is so like Czechs ;)
Now I dont know which one to choose hahah
so it used to be made from potatoes but they changed the formula in the 90s. If you are actually interested in trying it, I would just go with the original.
Actually I am :) I will even report back once I manage to source it. Cheers mate
Have a nice day
This is wonderful news. Keep us posted!
Ha! No, I meant Czech "potato-rum". Turns out it is not rum! And also it is not made of potato haha!
And now I will have to source shochu as well :) Just to try it
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dch%C5%AB
Two observations, one is that the nice lady doing doughnuts on her horse was conducting an illegal "sideshow." The other is that yes, we Americans often do wander around with lumber in our hands. I can't tell you how many arms-full of lumber I've wandered around with, trying to figure out exactly where the foreman wanted 'em stacked.
Many thanks for the very most enjoyable read I've had in quite some time.
This is not real! - It's all an elaborate joke ? - ... No, wait: the top photo from the tent - that's a chemtrail - ha! dead giveaway - it IS real.
I enjoyed this so much, thank you :) :) :)
Natalie -- when you're happy, I'm happy :)
hope you're doing well
riley
Excellent, dear sir. Westerns are my favorite books and movies.
More please. Much more encouraging than we're all headed to Schwabville.
Klaus could play the role of the tar and feather guy who had cheated playing poker in the saloon, couldn't he?...
What a trip! That was fun!
You're having entirely too much fun. The Puritans and the Woke are very upset with you. Thanks.
Kicking around names; "Slavapalooza," or "Squatfest" "WaggaFair"?
As a former colleague of Ms. Bogado's, from LA's once listenable Pacifica Radio Station... I can confirm that she is as insufferable and boring, as that article would suggest. If she f-ed your article to get ahead, that wouldn't be the first time that she appears to have done something like that. One time, I had to call the incredibly untalented, but politically connected and astute, (then) Interim-Program-Director-for-life Alan Minsky at a fairly late hour, for some appropriate business related to the program...I was a bit surprised when Aura answered the phone.
This was apparently at some point before the station had reached its "Minsky Moment" -
and jettisoned him to the (allegedly) Progressive Democrats of America - proving "the Peter Principle", that people fail upwards to the corresponding level of their incompetence.
At one point in Ms. Bogado's career of insufferableness and infamy, she saw an opportunity to get ahead, by attacking a far more successful broadcaster (Amy Goodman?) for 'platforming' Larry Flynt (as I recall)... Big mistake. She got a write-up in Hustler, in an article that then turned on the entire radio station, and a former General Manager - whom Aura almost certainly despised, out of jealousy and to curry favor with an openly mutinous staff. The word "Lesbians" was prominently featured in a very unflattering title, about some of the drama then unfolding, back in the 2000's. I wish you much luck, in any research or literary diversions that this clue may bring to your personal library. I told myself that I only bought the magazine for the article.
Thanks, Riley! An absolutely delightful piece. FYI, this started long time ago with Karl May. Not sure how reliable this is, but worth a laugh: https://allthatsinteresting.com/karl-may
They have one in Serbia as well - El Paso Village, Zlatibor (pron. Zlateebor) Mountain, Serbia [1][2][3].
[1] Wild West theme park opens in rural Serbia - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyxMGGL6s_Y
[2] El Paso Village, Zlatibor Mountain, Serbia. Aerial of Theme Park from Wild West Stock Video - Video of outdoor, scenery: 204875309 https://www.dreamstime.com/el-paso-village-zlatibor-mountain-serbia-aerial-theme-park-wild-west-popular-tourist-attraction-k-el-paso-village-zlatibor-video204875309
[3] "Wild West" in the heart of Serbia: "Sitting Bull" and a "sheriff" guard this cowboy town | The Srpska Times https://thesrpskatimes.com/wild-west-in-the-heart-of-serbia-sitting-bull-and-a-sheriff-guard-this-cowboy-town/
Speaking of the Wild West and the numerous brazen bank bandits who got away with sizable heists, we can't forget OneWest's ostentatious Steve Mnuchin, the Orangeman's pick for Secretary of the Treasury.
What do they say is the best way to rob a bank, well of course--own it.🤑
OneWest, was run by Steve Mnuchin whose bank conducted a disproportionate number of reverse mortgage foreclosures. In fact, his bank was responsible for "16,200 foreclosures on government-backed reverse mortgages, or 39 percent of all foreclosures nationwide, from 2009 through late 2014."
Now one must understand who usually gets hoodwinked into reverse mortgages--it's none other than the elderly who are "short on cash" and fearful of not being able to pay bills. 😔
A huckster bankster appears and offers a reverse mortgage which gives homeowners access to cash from their home's equity, however, the borrowers are still required to pay real estate taxes and often the rising loan balance can exceed the value of the home.
And that's when thousands were thrown out of their lifelong residences.
Not to worry, most of these homes were out west in California so setting up a blue tent in the mild weather is not unheard of. As a matter of fact, it's becoming a typical way to retire in the "Golden State."
Sadly, in this particular Western drama involving vicious banditos financially assaulting the elderly no Bat Masterson nor Zorro came to the rescue.🤨