# general **URL:** https://cog.discourse.group/c/general/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://cog.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://cog.discourse.group/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Travel Trailers/RVs](https://cog.discourse.group/t/travel-trailers-rvs/1530)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/travel-trailers-rvs/1530 "2025-04-28T14:18:48Z")
--- ## [Happy birthday!](https://cog.discourse.group/t/happy-birthday/2006)
**Author:** [@Nabiki](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nabiki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 5:59am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/happy-birthday/2006 "2025-01-19T05:59:09Z")
@Viking May this day be awesome and a harbinger of a fantastic year to come! --- ## [Home Ownership](https://cog.discourse.group/t/home-ownership/762)
**Author:** [@Darktan](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Darktan)\ **Replies:** 1297\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/home-ownership/762 "2024-12-21T22:52:18Z")
I don't think this would require it's own section, but similar to the Android Apps thread, I thought it would be good to have a place for us homeowners for tips, tricks and questions. --- ## [Another Gun Free Zone that isn't](https://cog.discourse.group/t/another-gun-free-zone-that-isnt/459)
**Author:** [@Woodman](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Woodman)\ **Replies:** 536\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/another-gun-free-zone-that-isnt/459 "2024-12-19T19:25:36Z")
--- ## [Drive By "Hi"](https://cog.discourse.group/t/drive-by-hi/1899)
**Author:** [@Boomer](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Boomer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/drive-by-hi/1899 "2024-12-18T23:30:34Z")
I was looking through my bookmarks and saw this one so I thought I’d stop in and say HI! So… HI! Lots of life stuff going on over here and I’ve been busier than I’d like. I’ve been absorbed into a ginormous healthcare … --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving everyone!](https://cog.discourse.group/t/happy-thanksgiving-everyone/2003)
**Author:** [@Nabiki](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nabiki)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/happy-thanksgiving-everyone/2003 "2024-12-04T16:42:59Z")
I wish everyone here a happy Thanksgiving, whether you’re in the US or not. I’m busy cooking up a storm, and I’ll post pics when it’s all done! --- ## [Political funny pictures thread](https://cog.discourse.group/t/political-funny-pictures-thread/2000)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/political-funny-pictures-thread/2000 "2024-11-22T00:45:00Z")
Funny political pictures goes in here. I don’t care who’s in it, as long as it is humorous and funny. --- ## [Living Computers museum auction coming up](https://cog.discourse.group/t/living-computers-museum-auction-coming-up/1999)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/living-computers-museum-auction-coming-up/1999 "2024-08-29T15:42:48Z")
Sad news. Those who can afford to, and are close by, should try and get something. --- ## [George's Recipe Book](https://cog.discourse.group/t/georges-recipe-book/1926)
**Author:** [@e4tmyl33t](https://cog.discourse.group/u/e4tmyl33t)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/georges-recipe-book/1926 "2024-06-06T20:27:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from What Made You Happy Today?: You got it. In case anyone else wants to try my “Instant Pot Quick Chili” abomination, here’s what I have as the recipe: 3lbs 80/20 ground beef 5 10.5 oz can… --- ## [Wild peeves (language)](https://cog.discourse.group/t/wild-peeves-language/1612)
**Author:** [@Rizak](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Rizak)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/wild-peeves-language/1612 "2024-06-02T18:09:40Z")
I’m not talking about your little pet peeves. No, I want to know about the things about our English language that set your teeth on edge. I think this is a discussion worthy of its own thread. It has irritated me for ye… --- ## [Cultural Notes](https://cog.discourse.group/t/cultural-notes/528)
**Author:** [@MikeP](https://cog.discourse.group/u/MikeP)\ **Replies:** 1661\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/cultural-notes/528 "2024-05-06T14:13:49Z")
--- ## [Web comics to check out](https://cog.discourse.group/t/web-comics-to-check-out/1533)
**Author:** [@RRabbit42](https://cog.discourse.group/u/RRabbit42)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 6:42am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/web-comics-to-check-out/1533 "2024-03-07T06:42:40Z")
I thought we had a topic where we could list what web comics we’re reading, but maybe that was a long time ago on a forum far far away. So to make sure we’ve got one, I’m creating one. The comic is Breaking Cat News, fo… --- ## [TV show reviews](https://cog.discourse.group/t/tv-show-reviews/1624)
**Author:** [@RRabbit42](https://cog.discourse.group/u/RRabbit42)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/tv-show-reviews/1624 "2023-12-31T21:19:56Z")
We have a topic for what television shows we’re watching, but the message I added on “Arcade Gamer Fubuki” was closer to a full review, so I’ve started a new topic where we can go into greater depth on a TV series. The w… --- ## [Titanic tourist submarine](https://cog.discourse.group/t/titanic-tourist-submarine/1965)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/titanic-tourist-submarine/1965 "2023-12-07T17:55:59Z")
So apparently a tourist submarine which was used to ferry rich people to see the wreck of the Titanic had a major oops, and got lost somewhere in the deep seas. Time has already run out for the unfortunate occupants des… --- ## [His Muskiness and Twitter](https://cog.discourse.group/t/his-muskiness-and-twitter/1932)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/his-muskiness-and-twitter/1932 "2023-12-06T01:38:35Z")
Those who’ve been following the story, knows. Things may get quite interesting for His Muskiness soon. He now have to work to make Twatter retain its $44bn price… but seriously, who’ll want to buy such a cauldron of vi… --- ## [Shipping redirect needed](https://cog.discourse.group/t/shipping-redirect-needed/1984)
**Author:** [@Rizak](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Rizak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/shipping-redirect-needed/1984 "2023-12-02T12:30:16Z")
This is so dumb. I’ve been looking for a cross-body bag to replace the one I retired after 20+ years of life. I’ve bought and returned several, and have one now that will do a passable job. It just isn’t perfect. I th… --- ## [Edukayshun](https://cog.discourse.group/t/edukayshun/1953)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/edukayshun/1953 "2023-11-29T16:12:03Z")
Prompted by a post made by @Rizak and seeing the woeful state of education, I just wanted to drop my 0.05c into the discussion. IMHO I feel that for kids to be ready for the world, they should have : basic maths a goo… --- ## [Grilled cheese sandwiches](https://cog.discourse.group/t/grilled-cheese-sandwiches/1888)
**Author:** [@Rizak](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Rizak)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/grilled-cheese-sandwiches/1888 "2023-11-17T20:42:54Z")
I’m having a discussion with the Dragonlady about grilled cheese sandwiches (because that’s what I’m making for dinner tonight). It’s a hot topic, and it could get messy. What, for you, is a great grilled cheese sandwic… --- ## [Was George canonized?](https://cog.discourse.group/t/was-george-canonized/1958)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Burns](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nick_Burns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/was-george-canonized/1958 "2023-11-16T21:57:59Z")
When did George visit the Pope? --- ## [Pinnacle of Prophecy series](https://cog.discourse.group/t/pinnacle-of-prophecy-series/1982)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 9:08am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/pinnacle-of-prophecy-series/1982 "2023-11-04T09:08:16Z")
For those interested, Pastor Batchelor started a new Bible study series titled “Pinnacle of Prophecy” in which they study Revelation 14. This also will give insight as to why there is war and death on this planet of our… --- ## [This is the Bad Timeline](https://cog.discourse.group/t/this-is-the-bad-timeline/1974)
**Author:** [@Woodman](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Woodman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/this-is-the-bad-timeline/1974 "2023-11-03T13:25:20Z")
Meta is training AI using author’s books… Oh, OK, maybe? Meta is training AI using books taken from a pirate website. Also, if you think the below is bad now, wait till we are all E-Cash based. God forbid social credit… --- ## [The fires are getting a bit too close to home](https://cog.discourse.group/t/the-fires-are-getting-a-bit-too-close-to-home/1051)
**Author:** [@Nabiki](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nabiki)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/the-fires-are-getting-a-bit-too-close-to-home/1051 "2023-08-29T15:14:54Z")
A town about 50 miles from me is no more... 0\_0 Middletown fire They have evacuated some areas in my county. Luckly, I don't think I'll have to worry about more than smoke, but it is awfully smoky here today. \[:frow… --- ## [Pets and Animal Care](https://cog.discourse.group/t/pets-and-animal-care/1968)
**Author:** [@Johtoguy](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Johtoguy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/pets-and-animal-care/1968 "2023-08-15T22:04:38Z")
I noticed that we don’t have a pet care thread, so ill start one. I have questions about what I should do to deal with a roommate who IS a vet tech. She leaves her dog home with everyone else for some times 6 weeks. No… --- ## [COVID-19 stuff](https://cog.discourse.group/t/covid-19-stuff/1761)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 1182\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/covid-19-stuff/1761 "2023-08-15T05:16:26Z")
Looks like it is spreading quite fast, already another city is in lockdown. At this stage it is anybody’s guess as to what will happen next. --- ## [Drugs and drug abuse](https://cog.discourse.group/t/drugs-and-drug-abuse/1969)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/drugs-and-drug-abuse/1969 "2023-08-07T14:56:06Z")
Not a good idea to start doing drugs because “it will make you feel good”… They never mention the side-effects or what happens when the buzz wears off… Nah, drugs are not for me. Pass. --- ## [Paint/pellet gun recommendations](https://cog.discourse.group/t/paint-pellet-gun-recommendations/1967)
**Author:** [@Nabiki](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nabiki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/paint-pellet-gun-recommendations/1967 "2023-07-11T17:11:32Z")
Well, a couple weeks ago, I posted about what my neighbours’ dogs did to my birds. Since then, they’ve gotten out twice more, and while I haven’t seen them, I really, really want to make sure that they don’t consider my… --- ## [When popular websites decide to self-immolate](https://cog.discourse.group/t/when-popular-websites-decide-to-self-immolate/1963)
**Author:** [@dakboy](https://cog.discourse.group/u/dakboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/when-popular-websites-decide-to-self-immolate/1963 "2023-06-15T00:03:31Z")
Who would have thought that two of the biggest sites on the intarwebs would attempt to self-destruct at the same time? Reddit, in the ramp-up to their IPO, has decided to charge extortionary rates for API access by 3rd-… --- ## [Itchy Boots (travel series)](https://cog.discourse.group/t/itchy-boots-travel-series/1955)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/itchy-boots-travel-series/1955 "2023-05-03T17:52:50Z")
Noraly is at it again. This time she is doing Africa, embarkation point Spain. Currently the series is in Fez, Morocco. So far it is interesting, although I expected the area to be desert already. Guess we need to upgr… --- ## [Fake History](https://cog.discourse.group/t/fake-history/1960)
**Author:** [@Ook](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Ook)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/fake-history/1960 "2023-04-14T15:41:09Z")
Quite interesting to note that there’s a movement like the Flat Earthers, to discredit history and impose your own version of history on it. This time round it is said that when Jan van Riebeeck landed at the Cape of Go… --- ## [Zwift Runners?](https://cog.discourse.group/t/zwift-runners/1957)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Burns](https://cog.discourse.group/u/Nick_Burns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 8:41am UTC](https://cog.discourse.group/t/zwift-runners/1957 "2023-03-19T08:41:54Z")
Anybody here actively use Zwift for running? [Previous page](https://cog.discourse.group/c/general/5.md) [Next page](https://cog.discourse.group/c/general/5.md?page=2)