We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:07:07 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:32:48 -0600 'Nuff said.
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98922 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98922 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:04:40 -0600
-EllaTee- Who replaced the word "wife" for "more sensitive one"
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98915 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98915 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:19:34 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98913 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98913 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:18:15 -0600
Happy St. Val's Day, to the Denizens!  One and all.

]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98891 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98891 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:24:13 -0600
I know what Bill's capable of.  He is at worst my peer, and really, probably better at it.  Not to mention he has a whole different artifact set to draw from.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98888 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98888 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:48:34 -0600
There is a dark side to it though, I think. The "just jealous" thing gets thrown around a lot toward too much, but in this case, I think it might actually be appropriate.

As the armorer reminded us so viciously... he does have that basement that we all drool over. So, the occasional flicking of twig and pebble versions of the sticks and stones thing.. yeah... we're arseholes like that, sometimes.

But it's not like it's our fault. You did make a blog site, more or less, designed to attract A type personalities who have a proclivity to stand up and toe the line in a fight that also have an appreciation of destructive type tool sets.

Besides, we need to occasional outlet to get even with you for some of your whatzis'. I mean, we can only stand so much embarrassment when the whatzis is revealed and we know we "shoulda got that one".]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98885 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98885 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:09:38 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98864 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98864 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:41:42 -0600 it's a very lovely stove, and I wish you years and years of excellent meals on it. happy Vday! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98863 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98863 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:38:58 -0600 It was.

#1 - the old stove was incredibly unreliable.  I would put a big pot of water on to boil for pasta, and 20 minutes later, not only was the water NOT boiling, but the burner had not even started to heat up.  I would have to smack it with the pot for it to start up.  The oven would sometimes run too hot - other times, too cool.  No consistency.

#2.  I really, really, really, really like to cook.  I like to cook stuff that is difficult for some to cook.  I'm not  a big baker, except I do like to make bread from time to time.

#3 - this was the most expensive electric range in the store.  Yes, I know a gas stove top is very nice, I learned how to cook on one.  However, we don't have natural gas here, we have propane.  Yes, a natural gas range can be adjusted for propane, but with the newer electric stove tops, there is really next to no difference in the speed of heating.  

#4 - I was looking at ranges that cost 1/2 as much, and thinking I could do without the warming burner, the second stove and convection.  John suggested I get the range that had all the bells and whistles! Way Cool!  I love it!

John bought me exactly what I wanted for Valentines Day.  He knows better than to buy me an iron or a vacuum cleaner.  If I need one of those, I buy what I want myself.

Besides, he knows better than to buy me something he is not sure about - he has learned through the years! LOL!!!!



]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98862 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98862 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:15:50 -0600
Move in and let you know it's okay for you to live in their home?

As long as you keep the kibble coming, anyway.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98861 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98861 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:32:41 -0600
This is a just-shy of $3k range people.  I know my SWWBO.  I did not get her a drill, or a chainsaw, or a vacuum cleaner.

She likes to cook, wanted a new range, one with a double oven and convection, that can reach 550 degrees, so I got her one.

As for you bozo's telling me how wrong I was - look at the basement, compare to yours, and recheck your aziimuth of fire.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98860 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98860 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:27:42 -0600 Not gas? epic fail. Although buying the wife-unit appliances at inappropriate times is how I pay homage to the mostly retired adrenalin junkie in me. Showtime rotisserie, Kitchen Aide stand mixer, Kenmore gas range... the outlaws don't know why I still live. I just wake up at two a.m. and check out what she's watching, and if she watches the show for item X more than a coupla times a month, onto the list it goes. I'm a trained professional operating on a known wife-unit. Do not try this at home. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98858 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98858 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:25:13 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98854 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98854 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:27:01 -0600
I'm guessing you're planning on getting your wife a new ironing board for her next birthday?

Just piling on because I can, and it's fun, and you're too far away to punch me in the chops :)
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98852 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98852 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:03:49 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98851 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98851 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:49:26 -0600
The prize goes to Barb, for getting it exactly right.

With a frisson of - I pushed her to the more capable (and pricey) option.  Good wife that she is, she had set her sights a bit lower.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98850 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98850 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:34:14 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98848 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98848 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:18:04 -0600
I'm just proud to be able to tell my friends, I know such a man. Dr. Phil...eat your heart out.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98846 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98846 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:38:25 -0600
I wish I had the space and the money to put neat stuff like that in my apartment...

]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98842 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98842 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:25:24 -0600 You know, paybacks are a bitch. AS soon as I can put my hands on a good quality digital camera, you will pay, ooh, how you'll pay. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98840 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98840 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:43:59 -0600   I'll bet you got that stove so you can use the top to melt lead for casting rounds.... when it isn't being used to brew coffee.......

  Once an armourer, ALWAYS an armourer..  :)
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98839 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98839 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:33:57 -0600 So can I be a cat are yer castle now?

-ElTee-
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98838 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98838 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:33:34 -0600
But if it makes her 'appy...
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98836 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98836 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:47:21 -0600 awesome :o) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98824 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98824 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:59:21 -0600
SNERK.

(you didn't really think you could get away with giving Beth a new appliance for Valentine's Day without at least a little ribbing, did you?)]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98823 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98823 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:42:26 -0600 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98822 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98822 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:24:35 -0600

]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98820 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98820 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:44:24 -0600
She lurves her double-convection oven, trust me.

The Armorer is no fool.
Okay, that last line is utter BS, but on this one issue - I'm good.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98818 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98818 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:44:51 -0600 Did that stove come with a vacuum cleaner too, John?? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98817 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98817 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:13:52 -0600 http://www.mooj.com/rxdept.htm
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98816 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98816 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:35:23 -0600 http://mooj.com/rxdept

The site is mainly for alumni of the reactor and engine rooms of USS Enterprise.  Apparently,  back in the day, those guys didn't show up at Mast much, as "misunderstandings" were handled at a local parochial level with duct tape and Prussian blue.  I.e., being taped to the propeller shaft for a whole watch while said shaft was being very slowly rotated by the jacking gear. A buncha Morlocks, if you ask me.  I like Morlocks. ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98815 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98815 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:28:20 -0600
Ceramic top? I have one of them and it's saweeet! easy to clean. It's also easy to forget that you'd recently been cooking something so you lay a melt-able something else on the still meltingly hot spot. Lost a few plastic spatulas like that.
]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98813 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2010/02/answering_the_w_2.html#comment-98813 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:50:34 -0600