Jackson Jambalaya

Hello! What what??

Is Tater Tot and Cindy "Tanning" Hyde-Smith really the best we can do? Oh wait, we have a dementia patient as POTUS and an egomaniac cartoon character before him.

I have not subscribed to cable tv in years and I never will again.

Thank God for sparing us from an ice storm!!!

I've lived in Ms and all my 62 years and did something today I never thought I'd have to do in MS..........shovel snow.

I've shoveled more than my share of dirt, mud and excrement but never snow......a first for me !

It is a state and federal holiday and MDOT is working to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and utility companies today. State Employees also don’t get paid overtime or hazard pay. Remember that next time you make a joke about “shovel leaners”

"It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first."
Ronald Reagan

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."
Ronald Reagan

"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress."
Ronald Reagan

1:18, not disparaging your compliments to the MDOT workers out today - but

State employees, unlike most private sector employees do get paid comp time - for those extra "overtime" hours you say they don't get paid, they have time off with regular pay that covers for it. Along with their medical leave and annual leave that they accumulate while not having to use it, taking comp time instead, they retire or leave state government with substantial pay. So, don't cry me a river for those state employees that are on the roads today. The other 300,000 (not working for MDOT or DPS) are all getting paid to stay at home. Like you, typing on your computers reading blog sites.

Like him or not, Mr. Trump has shown that we are still vulnerable to the cult of dictatorship and/or monarchy. Clearly this man has shown he cares more about his own stilted ambitions than the country he would rule and millions have shown that they will trust such a man with their destiny no matter his uncontrolled egotism. Biden is horrible, so is Harris and the rest, but they have their crazy causes. Trump is his own cause.

My dogs think this weather is the best thing since canned dog food was invented.

Everyone get the vaccine as soon as you are eligible!

Councilman Stokes wants to close the Jasco Station on Woodrow Wilson. It is located a block from his home. I would want it closed too!!

Attn1:18 Believe me, the ones I know “working” for the state get plenty of comp time. Quit trying to over value your shortcomings.

1:18 State workers don’t get overtime pay ?? BS

Last week I kicked DIRECTV to the curb and went all streaming with YouTube TV. I have never been happier. No more cable and no more sat dishes. No more rain and storms shutting down TV. Picture is better, channel selection's better, all sports channels included. Unlimited DVR service and you can organize your channels in the order YOU want. Purchased a Roku stick, added the YouTube App and now have all of Roku's Apps along with Prime, Hulu, Netflix and Disney quick buttons on the remote. Don't use Hulu or Disney. Can share with 3 family members at no extra cost.

Comcast needs to take a permanent vacation!

Funny how snow can make even the ugliest state appear pretty

What is the difference between an Ole Miss grad driving a new Mercedes and a porcupine?


The porcupine has the prick on the outside.

This is a federal holiday, not a state holiday. If state agency locations are closed, it's due to a governor's emergency declaration.

Men are just happier people. What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another service station to find a bathroom that isn’t too icky. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress: five thousand dollars. Tux rental: a hundred dollars. People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them. New shoes don’t cut, blister or mangle your feet. One mood, all the time! Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You expect and get extra credit for the slightest act of domestic work. If someone forgets to invite you, he can still be your friend. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck. One wallet and one pair of shoes – one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can ''do'' your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache. You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 24 minutes. No wonder men are happier.

@ 1:18. They actively engage in wasting YOUR money, every single year, by moving a road 12” to the left because...

@ 1:40 Lol, so true! Sayeth the man that turned California into little Baja and banned weapons we could actually use to defend ourselves from the feds

@2:18 Good boys!

One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he
asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money
from you, I'm doing community service this week.'

The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a
'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill,
the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing
community service this week.' The policeman was happy and left the shop.

The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank
you' card and a dozen doughnuts waiting for him at his door.

Then a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to
pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from
you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman
was very happy and left the shop.

The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen
Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between
the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.

Crazy Joe Biden walks into a bank to cash a check. As he approaches the cashier he says, "Good morning Miss, could you please cash this check for me?"

Cashier: "It would be my pleasure. Could you please show me your ID?"

Biden: "Truthfully, I did not bring my ID with me as I didn't think there was any need to. I am Joe Biden, the President."

Cashier: "Yes, I know who you are, but with all the regulations and monitoring of the banks because of impostors and forgers and requirements of the law, etc. I must insist on seeing ID."

Biden: Just ask anyone here at the bank who I am and they will tell you. Everybody knows who I am."

Cashier: "I am sorry, Mr. Biden, but these are the bank rules and I must follow them."

Biden: "Come on please, I am begging you, please cash this check."

Cashier: "Look sir, here is an example of what we can do. One day, Tiger Woods came into the bank without ID. To prove he was Tiger Woods he pulled out his putter and made a beautiful shot across the bank into a cup. With that shot we knew him to be Tiger Woods and cashed his check.

Another time, Andre Agassi came in without ID. He pulled out his tennis racket and made a fabulous shot where the tennis ball landed in my cup. With that shot we cashed his check. So, sir, what can you do to prove that it is you and only you?"

Biden stands there thinking and thinking and finally says, "Honestly, my mind is a total blank. There is nothing that comes to my mind. I can't think of a single thing. I have absolutely no idea what to do. I don't have a clue."

Cashier: "Will that be large notes or small notes, Mr. Biden?"

How to test yourself for Covid-19:

Step 1: Pour a glass of wine and try to smell it.

Step 2: If you can smell the wine, then drink some and see if you can taste it.

Step 3: If you can smell and taste it, you can confirm that you don't have Covid-19.

Last night I did the test 9 times, and all were negative, thank God. (You could try with gin too to guard against false negatives)

Tonight i'm going to take the test again, because I woke up this morning with a headache and feel like I'm coming down with something.

I'm so nervous!

Two old ladies meet in Heaven

SYLVIA: Hi! Wanda.

WANDA: Hi! Sylvia. How'd you die?

SYLVIA: I froze to death.

WANDA: How horrible!

SYLVIA: It wasn't so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm and sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death.

What about you?

WANDA: I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected my husband was cheating, so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching television.

SYLVIA: So, what happened?

WANDA: I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic and searched, and down into the basement. Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere, and finally I became so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died!

SYLVIA: Too bad you didn't look in the freezer. We'd both still be alive today!

Thinking of cutting the cable cord? Check out the Samsung Plus television sets. They are as cheap as the rest of them BUT you get free streaming television. No joke, it's free. Bundle that with a HDTV over the air antenna for about $20. and Netflix for another $18. per month and you have all the garbage TV you want for less than twenty a month.

The MS Department of Transportation (MDOT) found over 200 dead crows on Highway 51 this past week, and there was concern that they may have died from the Coronavirus. A veterinary epidemiologist examined the remains of all the crows, and to everyone's relief confirmed the problem was NOT Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The cause of death was actually from vehicular impacts. However, during analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was found that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by cars.

MDOT then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car kills.

The Ornithological Behaviorist quickly concluded that when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow to warn of danger. They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "CAH, CAH" not a single one could shout "TRUCK!"

Houck's grill in Columbus is a great place to eat!!

Get the white beans and catfish.

I love these Open Threads.....I vote to have one all the time. Well...I don't get a vote.....but what the hell!

So, what's happening with THE GYM FORMERLY KNOWN AS 'THE COURTHOUSE'? (aka UMMC Healthplex or something like that)

There's no sign saying ANYTHING (except "Keep Out"). But there seems to be a total gut-job/re-do happening: many workmen - many dumpsters. Will the swim team and cheerleading academy use the whole building? It was Heaven, having the option of four different rooms for lifting weights (three of them, completely MUSIC-FREE!!!!). And the cardio theater was fantastic (until someone turned half the machines away from the TV screens, and then turned the temperature up so high most of us could no longer use that space).

Any news?

Guess we’ll find out on Wednesday which pipes have burst in Jackson.

MDOT no longer has employees leaning on shovels, because Chinese engineers designed a shovel that can stand up all by itself.

My cat got out. He's white and almost the size of a Linx. I couldn't find him until he walked in front of a tree. After a few minutes he sauntered back in the front door. When I shut it he meowed at me menacingly like I'd tricked him. After I fed him he was cool and took a nap, but I didn't.

UMMC closed clinics today and tomorrow. Emails circulated that staff would have to take a personal days for the closure. How is this legal in a state run hospital? It’s not like the employee couldn’t get to work, their clinics are not open at all and the employee is being punished. Can someone get to the bottom of this? Complete BS and whoever sent those emails or made that call is a heartless SOB. I wonder how many employees that affects?

I ignore every comment longer than 3 sentences.

There must have been a hundred robins in my front yard today, eating the berries on my Indian Hawthorns and the berries on my Pyracantha bushes. They were really puffed up from the cold. I tried to feed them some other stuff - popcorn, Saltines, Oreo Cookies and Vienna sausages, but it seemed all they wanted was the berries.

I guess even cold birds can get picky.

If KF really believes in free speech and accountability as he preaches, then she should approve all comments to her blog. Otherwise, she comes across as a liberal cancel culture true believer. Real conservatives believe in true free speech...not just personally aligned comments.
Practice what you preach. Otherwise KF is not better than cnn, msnbc or the nytimes.

4:35, you will find ​​MS Code § 3-3-7 to say otherwise.

2:55, what does all that cost you per month?

@4:35, today is a State holiday...

King - 2 days without the Clarion-Ledger being delivered. WHAT AM I GONNA DO?

Please tip your uber/lyft and food delivery drivers. There aren’t many of us out there and one reason may be because they feel unappreciated for providing an important inexpensive service. Many riders promise to leave a tip but few actually do.

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, comp time (in lieu of overtime) for eligible government employees is to be awarded at time and a half.

Welcome to 2005 Hank!

@ February 15, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Hey Ivy Leaguer, you may want to consult Miss. Code Ann. § 3-3-7:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following are declared to be legal holidays, ... the third Monday of February (Washington's birthday)[.]

I'm ready for some temperate weather. Not single digits and ice. And not triple digits and 100% humidity. I'm talking about mid 70s high, mid 60s low at night. We get far too little of that in south Mississippi.

I am grateful that we currently have a real President who will guide us through this Dark Winter.

When it is cold enough, and you are sick and hungry enough, you will be also grateful for government help

2:55, what does all that cost you per month? - I wondered about this too. I'm sure it's not free!

Finally had the chance to check out Cobra Kai on Netflix. Kicks ass!

I want to propose 3 new laws . Make it illegal for TV commercials to include a doorbell ringing .Make it required for all restaurants to have a hand washing sink outside the bathrooms. Make it illegal to have handles on public bathrooms. For those that dont understand the doorbell thing consult a dog owner.

@6:24am - If that’s what you want, don’t live in Mississippi.

Medical marijuana has been approved in other states, why does MS always try to reinvent the wheel?

Neighbor has a real sled and a snow disc. Had a blast on the frozen hilly roads in my hood.

I saw robins eating the seeds from chinkanese tallow (popcorn) tree, crazy.

Blue Jays love the old pet food kibbles I put out on the patio.

Mocking Birds like the berries on asparagus ferns.

Wish I had something for the little guys.

The State of MS should exit the Alcohol Beverage Control business. This department is totally incompetent and dysfunctional. I had to drive 2 hours to Memphis to get what my local patrons want, my local store has been out for months, that's not good for MS businesses.

11:11 PM
You'll have to actually use your stash of good toilet paper.

They're loving them some green energy in Texas. Liberals wet dreams go bust.

My old donkey's hooves have thick blocks of ice stuck to them. Vet said to chip it off or put him in the barn and pour warm water over his feet to melt it. I'm afraid the water will freeze on his hooves before he dries off. Any suggestions?

The chickens refuse to leave the hen house, terrified of snow.

My German Shepperd loves the snow. He keep plowing the yard with his nose.

I am constantly refilling the bird feeders due to swarms of cardinals, black birds, starlings, and others.

This concludes the animal report.

I am curious how many of you will submit your rights and freedoms to The Great Reset in order to have access to groceries, medicine, and electricity during The Dark Winter?

Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! Making red beans and rice for dinner.

I need a good looking woman to flash me. Hey it's Mardi Gras.

"went all streaming with YouTube TV. I have never been happier. No more cable and no more sat dishes."

How does the YouTube TV signal get from YouTube to your TV?

About to have our energy rationed. This is what green socialism will bring us, 1990 style USSR ration lines. Just wait til all the cars are sucking off the grid too. Gonna be some cold winters!

They're loving them some green energy in Texas. Liberals wet dreams go bust.

Edmunds: "The fact is every single Tesla we've tested has failed to hit its EPA range estimate".

I'm really concerned about these COVID variants. This virus
has a high possibility of mutating into a widespread population killer.
I've stocked up on N95 Masks, Food, Visqueen {Plastic Sheeting} & Duct tape.

If you have electricity in the barn use a hair dryer on low heat.

I'm going through tons of bird seed also for the wild birds. It's just ice up here in Yazoo county.

Dogs are loving it.


"My old donkey's hooves have thick blocks of ice stuck to them. Vet said to chip it off or put him in the barn and pour warm water over his feet to melt it. I'm afraid the water will freeze on his hooves before he dries off. Any suggestions?"

Check out the moves of Bennie Thompson.

Covington, LA has excellent prices and selection on liquors and wines at Acquistapace's and Wine City. Worth a trip. Stock my favorite rum, Ron Abuelo from Panama.

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds", USPS.

I dare you.
https://www.wlbt.com/2021/02/16/floating-mannequins-mistaken-body-parts-near-calif-highway/

Big Baller Bennie is suing Donald and Rudy! He doesn’t have to win just the fact that he doing the right thing is good enough for me! Best part is, he’s pissing off most of you bootlickers

"Make it illegal for TV commercials to include a doorbell ringing. For those that dont understand the doorbell thing consult a dog owner."

Screw a damn dog going nuts over the sound of a doorbell ringing in a TV commercial. MY concern is with elderly people thinking it's the doorbell and putting them in a very potential situation of falling trying to get to the front door only to find no one there. It's bullshit and needs to end.

It’s a horror movie up here in north Madison County. Blackbirds have taken over my feeders and were slamming into the windows yesterday. We taped sheets of newspaper up. Wouldn’t have worked for Tippi but it did for us.

The Kingfish should hotspot his Blackberry for some interweb service. Even if he hits the data limits posting is not a data hog and can run pretty smooth even at 2g speeds

Don't need to hotspot. Some tasks are simply too much or unwieldy for a phone to do. Laptop is the best tool, even more than an Ipad.

1:01, I would get a new dog.

“Make it illegal to”...
4. Have commercials on radio that include police, ambulance, or fire sirens.

Outlawing doorbells on television is a great idea. I’m usually not in favor of the government putting more laws in place, but in this instance I will make an exception because it is so serious. I think there should be severe criminal penalties for those who violate the law. This is not about Free Speech, but the safety and welfare of everyone. Please, please,please call your Representative and Senators to voice your strong support for a new law prohibiting doorbells on television. Your life might just well depend on it.

@407 pm. You must be confused. Only cats don’t bark at the doorbell. My dogs know you are there before you get to the door. They just think they screwed up when they hear the doorbell. Haven’t had a Jehovah Witness last longer than 2 minutes .

Business meeting in Little Rock few weeks back. 17 people. Host had a device in the middle of the room talking to Verizon's 5g ultra-wide band service. We all connected wifi through it to the internet and back to our corporate enterprise net. It absolutely ripped for all of us all day long. Was damn impressive. Don't know about the deployment financials but had to wonder if it didn't make more sense than running fiber along all those rural country roads.

I bought a new truck. It'll run on hydrogen, gasoline, or E85. Had to go back to the dealer yesterday because I couldn't get the radio to work. The service technician explained that the radio was voice-activated.

”Nelson,” the technician said to the radio. The radio replied, “Ricky or Willie? ”Willie” he continued, and “On The Road Again” flowed from the speakers. Then he said, “Ray Charles,” and in an instant “Georgia On My Mind” replaced Willie Nelson.

I drove away so happy, and for the next few days every time I'd say, “Beethoven” I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said, “Beatles” I'd get one of their awesome songs.

Well, yesterday, this woman ran a red light and nearly smashed into my new truck, but luckily I swerved in time to avoid her. I yelled at her, “Crazy Bitch!”

The radio replied, “Hillary, Maxine, Kamala, Elizabeth, Alexandria, or Nancy?”


I love this truck!

@8:31 - My dog hears the fed ex and UPS trucks while they are a half mile from our rural home and starts barking before they even pull into our driveway. His speciality/allergy-free dogfood is delivered by them. He's a smart old dog whom I will miss when he is gone.

Tom Shepard at St. Andrew's must go. He is a bully and teachers and students are leaving left and right.

I had heard that Shepard's contract was not being renewed due to conduct issues with staff, parents and students.