Good News, Bad news

[jseal]

The bad news is the weather in the Southeast.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, it pretty much passed us here in Maryland by.

[dicksbro]

Other than the cold and minor amounts of snow ... it really hasn't been too bad here recently. Saw a friend from Memphis yesterday evening ... Memphis, I guess, had 1-3 inches of the white stuff and it was really messing up things. Hmmm ... here, 1-3 isn't worth making much mention of. :shrug:

[jseal]

The good news is the continuity of our political institutions.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is the unfortunate violence attributed to some of the protesters at Trump's inauguration. They forget that the ceremonials are a form of tribute to the peaceful transfer of power in a democracy that is rather unique in the world.

[PantyFanatic]

AND the bad news sometime is "the continuity of our political institutions". :banghead:

[jseal]

The Good New is "in contrast to all the other, superior alternatives". :rofl:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that we're nearing the end of some really nice January weather (for the heartland). :(

[jseal]

The Good News is that it's now February, and Spring will arrive soon.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that we've got a lot to get done in the next week.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that there is a whole week to get it done.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that there always seems to be unexpected things popping up just when you need the time to address others. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is that it's Saturday, and I have all day and all tomorrow to enjoy as I see fit.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that as good as today looks weather wise, I fear winter hasn't had her last word on the subject.

[jseal]

The Good News is that I have the day off. :thumb:

[dicksbro]

The bad news, I'm guessing, is because of the snowstorm?

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the storm isn't repeated today.

[dicksbro]

The bad new is that I didn't sleep very well last night. A bit of an upset stomach. :(

[jseal]

The good news is that I'm catching up on all my weekend chores!

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, there goes the weekend.

[jseal]

The good news is tomorrow is Sunday.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that Moanday follows Sunday. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you have another week ahead of you.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is it's going to be another very busy week. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that it is the start of spring.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the nice weather of yesterday afternoon isn't going to be quite as nice today. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the nice weather moved over here for today.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is we don't get to control where the weather chooses to go. :(

[jseal]

The good news is the upcoming MLB season.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is I didn't even realize there was a Mid-Life Bachelor season. :yikes: :D

[jseal]

LOL! The good news is dicksbro's sense of humor. :rofl:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is ... "What if I wasn't kidding?" :yikes:

:D

[jseal]

The good news is last night's concert (https://www.bsomusic.org/calendar/events/2016-2017-events/rimsky-korsakovs-scheherazade.aspx). :thumb:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I couldn't go. :(

[jseal]

The good news is the Orioles' good start to the season.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I have had a chance to watch them play. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is celebrated tomorrow.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is there are so many that do not have good intentions in the world.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is: that is the way to avoid the paved road the hell.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that we've got rain forecast almost every day for the next several days (although we did miss most of what they predicted for yesterday).

[jseal]

The Good News is the weekend!

[dicksbro]

The bad news is it's Monday again ... already! :faint:

[jseal]

The Good News is that it's time for a nap.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I didn't get to bed as early as normal. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that no-one here is "normal".

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that seems to make not normal ... normal. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is there there are innumerable ways of either "normal" or "abnormal".

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that normality seems to be no longer something you can clearly define.

[jseal]

The Good News is the very active Rabbit in the Smut Games! :thumb:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it'd be even more fun if dozens upon dozens of people were joining in the posting fun.

[jseal]

The Good News is the slow but steady progress the City is making in upgrading its 1920's water and sewer system.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it's taken 100 years to do it? :confused:

[jseal]

The Good News is the continuing dismantling of ISIS.

[jseal]

The Bad News is the Beijing's corporate debt (now at 170% of GDP).

[dicksbro]

The good news is that tomorrow's my wife's birthday and we're planning another "Dinner Date" and a movie to celebrate (movie will actually be Tuesday morning).

[jseal]

The Bad News is the holiday traffic jams.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that the holiday is now passed and so instead of holiday traffic, we've now got work-related traffic. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that means back to the daily grind.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that means food on the table. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, there's no time to sit and eat.

[dicksbro]

The good news is you could take a sandwich and eat on the run! :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that way you get sandwich crumbs all over your track suit.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that the person at the laundry will get to have a snack while they're working. :)

[jseal]

The bad news is that the Orioles are in a terrible slump.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, well, I don't follow baseball.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I usually don't have time to follow sports (not to mention I'm not a real avid fan in any case ... :shrug: )

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, that leaves time for other fun stuff.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is when that other stuff turns out not to be fun after all. :(

[jseal]

The good news is the baseball game this afternoon.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the Orioles have not been as successful as they were early in the season. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the summer is wearing on, and more exciting sports are in the offing.

[jseal]

The bad news is the heat wave!

[dicksbro]

The good news is that Monday and Tuesday are suppose to moderate giving us a break from the excessive heat.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that break is only temporary.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that Fall and cooler weather will soon be with us.

[jseal]

The Bad News is that some are unable to appreciate the value of others' opinions.

[dicksbro]

The Bad News is that some are unable to appreciate the value of others' opinions.
The good news is that some are! :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, while the temperature has dropped around here, the humidity has stayed, so it's cool, but sticky.

[dicksbro]

The good news is air conditioning. :)

[jseal]

The bad news is: Venezuela

[dicksbro]

The good news is that new factory to be built in Wisconsin.

[jseal]

The bad news is: Syria

[gekkogecko]

The good news: Olympic competition.

[dicksbro]

Bad news ... Iran leadership

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, it will soon be spring around here.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that Spring does sometimes start feeling more like Winter. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, this nor'easter should soon be over.

[dicksbro]

^^^^ Thank heavens for that! :thumbs: Oh, yeah, I'm suppose to say ... the bad news is that .... some poor weather man/woman will be wondering what to say if their "big weather story" goes away. :shrug:

[jseal]

The Good News is the gekkogecko was correct. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, it did extensive damage while it was still here.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we will recover although some losses will be painful.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the mixed crud falling from the sky tonight is likely to freak out the morning commuters tomorrow.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that despite the return of wintry weather ... spring is just around the corner. :wish:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that that means "daylight saving" time is also.

[dicksbro]

This coming weekend I do believe! :shrug:

[jseal]

The Bad News is the hangovers afterwards.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the fakery will stop tomorrow.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is anytime you watch the news. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, there's mindless entertainment to distract from the news.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes you get caught off guard. :shrug:

[jay-t]

The good news is no wind tomorrow

[dicksbro]

The bad news is if that means the stores are out of beans. :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we got our grocery delivery last night,b efore the snow hit.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the northeast is hit once more by a severe winter storm. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is Nature blooming now.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the unpredictable weather might freeze the buds.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that this silly winter weather is bound to end one of these days.

[jseal]

The bad news is the miserable performance to date of the Orioles.

[dicksbro]

Sometimes they start really strong but then seem to struggle a bit near the end of the season but the good news is or at least could be that maybe this year it'll work the other way. :wish:

[jseal]

The Bad News is the never ending violence in the Middle East.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that in the last half hour I haven't heard of anything bad happening anywhere. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, a half hour isn't all that much time.

[dicksbro]

I actually got four or five good hours of sleep last night and didn't hear of anything bad then or in the hour or two since I got up. Maybe the secret to peace in the world is for everyone to get more sleep. :shrug:

[jay-t]

The bad news,another Renn fair starts Saturday and I'm not ready

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we finally seem to be getting more than a spring teaser day. Been pretty nice this whole past week and looks good for the rest of this one. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that around here, the spring is rainy and chillier than usual.

[dicksbro]

It had been here, too, but it's getting much better. Still the winds have kept especially the mornings a bit cool and a jacket's been a welcome addition to the wardrobe. :boink:

[jseal]

The Good News comes from the Koreas.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that there's still a ways to go before breaking out the champagne.

[jseal]

The Good News is that most of my weekend chores are done! :thumb:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that ... the weekend is, too. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is that we've all made it through to Friday. :thumb:

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that too soon it becomes Monday again. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is that the Orioles finally won a couple of games. :rolleyes2

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, it's still a long season.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that when the Orioles are done the Ravens come out to play. :boink:

[jseal]

The Bad News for Hawaiians is the ongoing eruption on the Big Island.

[jay-t]

The good news Colo. fires got rain

[dicksbro]

^^^^ That is good news. Hope they get some more and get those fires out!

The bad news is that summer has a long ways to go before the threat goes away.

[jseal]

The Good News is that the Orioles won yesterday. We nearly caught a foul ball!

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that they (the Orioles) have a long way to travel to get into contention. :(

(I think they're about 27 or 28 games behind the division leading Yankees.) :(

[jseal]

The Good News is (one can but assume) they'll improve. :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, no matter how bad things are, they can always get worse.

[dicksbro]

The good news would be no matter how good things are … they could always get better. :D

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes it takes a while for that to happen. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that "a while" is not "forever".

[jseal]

The bad news is the triple digit heat wave!

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, there are still ways to beat the heat.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that a lot of trees seem to be getting stressed by the hot and relatively dry weather (we did have a brief but welcome shower when we got home last night from Indy).

[gekkogecko]

The good news is,t here are some trees that rely on that sort of thing to reproduce.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is we don't have any of them.

[jseal]

The Good News is the slowly improving ecological health of the Chesapeake Bay.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, it's still way too slow.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that's still better than … "it's getting worse by the day." :shrug:

[jseal]

We're forecast for another string of 90 plus degree days.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we're suppose to stay in the 80s through next Saturday except on Thursday it'll only reach 77F but with rain.

[gekkogecko]

The bad new is, the heat has moved into this area.

[jseal]

The Good News is that the Orioles won last night! ... Oh! Wait! They didn't. Again!

Never mind. :(

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the Orioles DIDN'T win last night and worse yet … it's been a really touch season for them with little time to go. :(

[jseal]

The Good News is that the Orioles convincingly won Sunday afternoon's game.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is they'll be very unlikely to make the playoffs … darn it.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that it's only baseball; nowhere nearly as exciting as hockey.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I don't get to watch much of either sport. :( When I have seen hockey live … I've really enjoyed it. It is very action packed.

[jseal]

The Good News is the wide range of different sports we can enjoy.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I seldom have the time to watch sports very long … usually pick up results on the news or on the internet. :shrug:

[jseal]

The good news is that hurricane Florence has been downgraded to a category 2 storm.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the horrible storm surge estimates and rain accumulations are still in effect … and it's still a very strong Cat-2. Prayers will continue for all in it's path. :wish:

[ShadowRaven]

Good news is that we didn't really get much from Florence and it was originally estimated to make land fall on us.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, she flooded a lot of the areas she did hit.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that help has been pouring in …

[ShadowRaven]

Bad news is that the country is still run by idiots with an Olympic sized yo-yo in the white house

[dicksbro]

Thank God, though, that it's not the other party. :boink:

[jseal]

The bad news is the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia

[dicksbro]

There's not much good in that ^^^^, but there is the good news that locally, this coming week won't be quite as chilly. Maybe I can get some yardwork done.

[PantyFanatic]

Bad news is I got a phone call from the daughter of the oldest friend in my life. Since the 2nd grade, we literally grew up together, raised our families together. I was told he is in hospice and unresponsive. :(

[gekkogecko]

Not much good in that, but what good news there is, is that he doesn't have to deal with the shit any more.

[dicksbro]

It's almost amazing that suddenly you start noticing your generation is nearing the end of our earthly lives. Kind of sad. Life is way too short, isn't it?

[jseal]

The Good News suggests that is not all there is.

[dicksbro]

^^^^ TRUE! :thumbs:

The bad news is those left behind feel sadness over the loss of friends or loved ones. :(

[PantyFanatic]

TRUE that. :tear:

[dicksbro]

That also is true, PF. ;)

You've started Christmas shopping already.

[gekkogecko]

The good news to that is, you have less than two months to worry about it.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is the two months of worry leading up to it. :(

[gekkogecko]

In unrelated good news there is this news story:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/11/7/1810833/-Vote-to-divide-Georgia-town-along-racial-lines-FAILS-Stockbridge-remains-one-community

[dicksbro]

Not sure there is relatable bad news unless it's for those that wanted the boundary of the city split into two parts.

[ShadowRaven]

Definite bad news, Stan Lee has died

[dicksbro]

Good news is that while the temps are still dropping, each day gets us nearer to Spring :) … although some might say that's just wishful thinking. :(

[ShadowRaven]

Bad news, first bit of winter weather is coming but staying north of us

[dicksbro]

Good news WOULD BE if ours would do the same. :D

[gekkogecko]

Bad news is, it has hit here, and people will freak out about it.

[dicksbro]

Ours hit here as well. :( Set a new local record with 3" of snow accumulating. I'm ready for spring. :shrug:


The good news is that I think were going to get a few days that won't be too bad … maybe even close to 50F by NEXT Friday. :)

[jseal]

The Bad News is Weekend Chores! :(

[dicksbro]

The good news is … er … they're half over? :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, they aren't half done.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that you either have those you can use as plans for the next weekend or they'll slip into oblivion and be forgotten. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, as we all get older, the latter is more likely.

[dicksbro]

The good news could be that the latter does happen … especially if the "to do's" and not appealing. Just sayin'. :)

[jseal]

The bad news is cleaning up the house after the guests have left.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that the weather was pretty nice yesterday and at least not frigidly cold today (although snow is in the forecast.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that it's still actually autumn, and winter is yet to hit.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that "this, too, shall pass" :) although the timing is yet to be determined. :(

[jseal]

The bad news is that I'm out of coffee! :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

The ood news is, too much caffeine gives you the shakes.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the shakes can make a person unsteady.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, if you have the shakes, people will avoid you.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that people avoiding you could result in loneliness. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that loneliness beats being stalked.

[dicksbro]

The bad new is that too many "stalkers" exist. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is you can spend time with real friends instead.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is time with friends or family can be all too brief.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is sometimes, it's your family that drives you nuts.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that holiday seasons are all too busy and hectic.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is,it' hectic enough that it's soon over.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that if the emphasis was on peace and good will, family and friends, and not so much on presents and the world, it'd be sad to see the day pass.

[jseal]

The Good News is that it's raining, not snowing.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it's turned cold and damp with fairly brisk winds. Brrrrrr.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that the damp lessens potential drought.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that while it may reduce the potential for drought, it can also contribute to water saturated grounds.

[jseal]

The Good News is that the weekend starts soon!

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the "weekend" started back on the Friday before Christmas, for a lot of people.

[dicksbro]

^^^^ right. I know my wife heads back to school this coming Monday. :(

The good news is that means our "other check" will start up again. :)

[jseal]

The Bad News is the long commute I have today.

[dicksbro]

The good news, if you're lucky, is the longer drive gives time to watch the morning sunrise or just to think about things without interruption.

[dicksbro]

The bad news now is the change in the weather … from an almost spring like pattern to once again plunging us into winter. Strong cold winds and dropping temperatures. And, it looks like the week is going to be on the colder side.

Two days ago, no coat. Today, I suspect it'll be my heavier one. :(

[gekkogecko]

The potential bad news:
https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2019-01-07-late-week-snow-threat-south-east?cm_ven=wu_videos?cm_ven=hp-slot-1

[dicksbro]

The good news is that … hmmmm … spring is only a couple of months plus away? :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that winter just won't let go.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that it doesn't have long to hang on (at least we hope so).

[gekkogecko]

Step on its fingers.

[dicksbro]

I tried that and tonight he answered with strong winds. :( Darn.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, I think the snow the past couple of days really is the last gasp of this winter.

[Goofy]

Hope so fer all those that have been getting more then their fair share, and, hopefully it taint followed by flooding rains. Don't need them either.

[dicksbro]

The good news is the high winds we got yesterday seem to have eased off. At least I don't hear them raging like yesterday.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, they seem to have moved out this way.

[dicksbro]

Actually, yesterday afternoon, they came back although (fortunately) not quite as strong as the day before. Today looks a little cooler but without the high winds. That's the good news.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the midwest is getting into tornado season.

[dicksbro]

True … but the good news is that we're not there yet. We'll keep our fingers crossed.

[jseal]

The Bad News is that, as it relates to tornadoes, they've even been recorded in Maryland.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, they're still rare.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that when they do hit … they often do a lot of damage and can cost lives. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, spring is here, finally.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it never seems to last as long as I wish. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we're getting the spring rain we need.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that so many farm states have been hurt by flooding.

[jseal]

The Good News is now I work from home 3 days a week!

[jseal]

The Bad News is that I have a long commute.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that I got some work done yesterday that I've been trying to get done for the past couple of weeks. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, you're probably hurting from all that work.

[dicksbro]

You're right although the good news is that it's not as bad as I was afraid it'd be.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is...
y'know what? I just can't dump on that.

There is no bad news.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that the temps look like they're going to take a turn for spring like warmth.

[jbh3]

True...it will be warm here tomorrow...but..the bad news is..it will be raining cats and dogs!!

[dicksbro]

The good news is that it won't be raining snakes and alligators. :shrug:

:D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, it won't be raining snakes and alligators.

[dicksbro]

The good news is having temperatures reaching up to 70F. That'll be nice!

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, soon you'll be complaining that the weather is too hot.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that you don't have to shovel warmth and you don't have to wear gloves and heavy coats that make you fumble for anything in your pocket or work to unfreeze a car door. Personally I'd like us to have a two season year … spring and fall. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that spring and fall are when the powers what is screw with your internal clock by resetting the external one.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that the temps are usually tolerable to good and the scenery illustrates the annual rebirth and shutting down of nature all for us to feel and experience.

[Goofy]

Bad new is dat durn pollen stuff. Yep, dat ain't too good.