meeple

re: It’s a Wonderful Life is a perfect movie

Posted by meeple on 12/27/25 at 7:00 am to TigerLifer18

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best Christmas movie of all time

My hot take… it’s not a Christmas movie.

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Tips for adding shrimp to Mac and cheese?

Posted by meeple on 12/23/25 at 9:07 am

I’m using Meridiandog’s Mac and cheese recipe, and looking to add shrimp to half of it. The other half I’m adding bbq pork on top (this went over well last year).

Any tips for adding shrimp? On top, mixed in, with or without bread crumbs, how to pre-cook the shrimp, etc?

Food and Drink

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re: Today I’m thankful for Joseph and his faith in the Lord

Posted by meeple on 12/21/25 at 9:49 pm to SuperSaint

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my podnuhs Luke and Matt still need to duke it out to settle this one

Why do you say that? They’re both right.

re: Today I’m thankful for Joseph and his faith in the Lord

Posted by meeple on 12/21/25 at 9:21 pm to arseinclarse

Joseph is interesting for sure. In addition to Mary being of the lineage of King David, Joseph is also of David’s lineage. This ensured Jesus as the legal heir to the Davidic throne, ensuring the Messiah's royal lineage through adoption and legal right, not just biology (via Mary), satisfying Jewish tradition.

Jesus was the plan long before his birth and God brought it all about. Truly amazing.

This is a cool Christmas song that might capture some of what Joseph felt about Jesus.

re: What is James Cameron’s magnum opus?

Posted by meeple on 12/21/25 at 9:09 pm to Godzilla jr

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Piranha II: The Spawning

He disowned this after he got fired from it. I don’t know why he wouldn’t want to be associated with this paragon of cinema :lol:

re: Klaus may be the best animated Christmas movie in recent memory. Phenomenal

Posted by meeple on 12/20/25 at 11:05 pm to The Eric

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There have been a number of truly heartwarming christmas movies that have come out the last decade or so.

Klaus (eyes sparkled)
8 bit Christmas (sobbed)
A Christmas Story Story (cried)
The Holdovers (didn't cry but definitely had feels)

Spirited is another good one.

I’m going to queue up 8 bit Christmas this year with the family… that was my childhood era.

re: What are we buying this week? I want to start early this morning.

Posted by meeple on 12/19/25 at 2:54 am to faraway

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buy sls

Got in at 1.75. Looks like it’s running again

Money Talk

re: Hoosiers is the best sports movie ever made. If you disagree, fight me.

Posted by meeple on 12/17/25 at 9:12 pm to Slippy

Free on YouTube. Will probably watch tomorrow thanks.

re: Next family vacation destination: Dracula Land

Posted by meeple on 12/16/25 at 2:08 am to TheePalmetto

quote:
’ve made too many puns to count

That is itself, pun

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re: Rian Johnson's New 'Knives Out" Film is Now Streaming on Netflix (spoilers)

Posted by meeple on 12/15/25 at 9:17 pm to RLDSC FAN

Are expectations subverted?

re: Anyone have T-Mobile fiber?

Posted by meeple on 12/15/25 at 9:09 pm to SG_Geaux

It’s cheaper. You’re right the difference between 1 and 2 gigs would probably not be noticeable for me.

Tech Board

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re: Klaus may be the best animated Christmas movie in recent memory. Phenomenal

Posted by meeple on 12/15/25 at 8:56 pm to fr33manator

It’s my top Christmas movie. We all love it here.

quote:
Norm Macdonald

This was his last film role.

Anyone have T-Mobile fiber?

Posted by meeple on 12/15/25 at 8:52 pm

How is it? They bought Vexus, who had recently installed boxes in our neighborhood, so they are out knocking on doors and sending mailers.

I’m eligible for 2 gigs for $70/mo. Currently have ATT at 1gig, and this T-mobile offer looks too good to pass on.

Tech Board

re: When does Gen-Z start blaming Gen-X for their problems?

Posted by meeple on 12/15/25 at 8:47 pm to deeprig9

What are the birth years of Gen X, Z and millennials?

re: What happened to Best Buy?

Posted by meeple on 12/14/25 at 4:15 pm to PeteRose

We in to BB to pick up an online order today, first time in many years. I was surprised at how busy it was.

re: What happened to Best Buy?

Posted by meeple on 12/13/25 at 5:02 pm to PeteRose

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I remember being excited to go Best Buy 4-5 years ago

4-5 years is all? 25 here.

Alaska Vacation Help

Posted by meeple on 12/13/25 at 3:32 pm

Will start planning a trip for this summer. This will probably be the last time our whole family goes here all together due to kids ages (16, 14, 10). We enjoy hiking, camping, all the outdoors things and going off the beaten path.

SIAP: focus on a specific region such as:
- Seward, Anchorage and Denali
- Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay.
I like the sound of the dome train trip to Denali, and the day cruise excursions to the Kenai Fjords or Glacier Bay.

What are some recommendations for a family with kids these ages?

Travel Board

re: Favorite obscure Christmas songs 2025

Posted by meeple on 12/13/25 at 11:30 am to Bayou

Checking back in. I’ve added some from this thread, of which I’m appreciative.

re: Why can Christmas music on the radio be so irritating?

Posted by meeple on 12/13/25 at 11:28 am to Violent Hip Swivel

It’s because Christmas songs played on the radio are overplayed like Mariah Carey and, mostly, just not pleasing to listen to.

I have a playlist of eclectic and obscure songs, as well as traditional songs by artists NOT heard on the radio 24/7.

Always looking to add, here’s a thread with good ideas.

Favorite obscure Christmas songs 2025

re: The Odyssey prologue has leaked

Posted by meeple on 12/12/25 at 6:19 pm to hawgfaninc

Ok so who else is with me and will read the Odyssey before seeing this? :lol:

I’m not a purist, nor have the patience for the original. This edition was recommended by the internet, so thinking of going with it.

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Customers find this translation of Homer's Odyssey to be an epic poem that's easy to read. The translation maintains the poetic beauty of the original work, with one customer noting how each sentence flows together beautifully. They appreciate the story quality, with one review highlighting how it combines storytelling elements effectively.