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Thanksgiving is a distinct American celebration. Yet I suspect us techies from time to time need to be reminded to stop and recognize what they can be thankful for. I'm in a dark hole in my life at the moment, re-evaluating priorities, but I refuse to surrender. The other day a cp'r posted a death in his family due to foggy conditions and the driver didn't see the tractor  I feel the pain.
This morning, an ambulance in my area was answering an emergency during rush hour. Things went sideways, 3 car accident, driver of the ambulance killed. I suspect it's just tragic circumstances due to details.
Context: my youngest daughter of 11 is an emergency responder. She knew the driver.
Context: Two of her older brothers served 11 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Infantry and armor, outside the wire. One scratch. Long nights watching the news. Early AM calls from the other side of the world.
Context: son #4 is now Airborne and jumps out of perfectly good airplanes - he's a rigger. He jumps with his own chute.
So, when you are sitting there and having a pity party (like me a few hours ago), count your blessings, suck it up and be thankful. For those of you who have children be they young or older, suck it up and be courageous. You never stop being a parent, a leader and aa friend. Teach them courage and to see the blessings that they have and to watch out for those less fortunate.
Be thankful.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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What does this have to do with Elon Musk?
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Nothing. Charlie was just reminding us of the important stuff.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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I thought the meaning of "can bite me" is exactly the answer to your question.
And I totally agree with him.
M.D.V. 
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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actually - work long hours, high intensity, yada yada yada. Elon can run his company as he sees fit, but he's coming across as "The Ice Lady" from a past employer.
She was director of HR, and the company had acquired a new startup that had great potential. Prior to me arriving as part of the management team tasked with collecting some of the intellectual knowledge, there was a meeting where she said, "Most of you will be offered limited relocation, but there will be salary adjustments, you're all overpaid by our standards."
Want to guess how many people transferred?
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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charlieg wrote: Thanksgiving is a distinct American celebration.
Canadian here. I've digested that turkey well over a month ago.
But I suppose the rest of your post was the main point. Carry on...
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A first for me
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Found it very easy today (seeing as I live there!)
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#Worldle #300 2/6 (100%)
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I've had it in one try before, not this one though.
After my first random country I was like "what's about 7500 km to the south", which is how I solve these things 
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That's what I do with the island ones... some of those are insanely difficult!
Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have. -Anon
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Actually the map should show a hole, I think... easy one nevertheless.
Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have. -Anon
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#Worldle #300 1/6 (100%)
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Also in first attempt.
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#Worldle #300 1/6 (100%)
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"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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Fallout following calculation (9)
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Nice! 
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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OK I'll bite.
AFTER-MATH.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Without the hyphen yes - YAUT
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Hyphen was laziness, combining answer and solution.
Not too sure of timing for tomorrow. I'm out of town, doing fire service comms for the terrible flooding out west in the state.
Cheers,
Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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Good luck with that
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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More luck than judgement!
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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