Good News, Bad news

[dicksbro]

Sad, but often true. The good news is that it's often the exception that makes the rule. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is events don't often read the rules.

[dicksbro]

True. The good news is that once in a great while they might at least accidently they might appear to. :)

[dicksbro]

^^^ The bad news is that my sentence posted yesterday was sure written poorly. Sorry. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, people are capable of self-correction.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that many don't bother. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is,t hat leaves rooms for Dom(mes) to administer correction.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes the cure may be worse than the problem.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, I see no downside to this.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that maybe we're just waiting to hear what it is. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

In other news, the good news is that recent rains have brought some significant relief to the Australian brushfires.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that there is still a ways to go. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is this comparaison from a friend's blog, who maintains a "quote of the day" file:

Worth noting for comparison, wombats in ordinary circumstances: "Wombats defend home territories centred on their burrows, and they react aggressively to intruders." -- Wikipedia

"wombats in fire effected areas are not only allowing other animals to take shelter in their deep, fire-resistant burrows but are actively herding fleeing animals into them. We're seeing more leadership and empathy from these guys than the entire Federal government." -- Riff Raff (@RichardAOB), 2020-01-11

...which I suppose the last sentence is just the bad news, as well. OTOH, the good news there, is that the last statement might just be cynical hyperbole.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that while some progress has been made in fighting the Aussie fires, they still are very serious.

[gekkogecko]

The good news (for me, at least), is that I now have work four days a week at my paying job.

[dicksbro]

That's good for two thumbs up! :thumbs: The bad news is … I can't find any bad news in that. :shrug:

[Goofy]

Da bad ol' news is that we don't just have good ol' news all da time.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we have better technology to find the news we want.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that there's too much bad news. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we can all be newsmakers by going out and making good news.

[Goofy]

Da' bad news is all da telebisions and papers n' stuff keep spoutin' all da bad stuff.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that you can turn off the TV and cancel the newspapers.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, I had hoped to be posting this good news:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/meet-hansel-1st-pit-bull-arson-detection-us/story?id=68407124

But I suppose that means, the bad news is, there are still illegal dog fighting rings in North America.

[dicksbro]

The good news was that article and video clip! I'd give it two thumbs up!

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, having given it two thumbs up, now you're missing both your thumbs.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that … hmmm … it's …. no that's not right … maybe .. I know … no news is good news. Yeah, that's it. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that monsters under the bed may be real-who else would have eaten your thumbs?

[Goofy]

Ya' joshin' us aincha? Dat would shore be bad news. Betch da good news is dat it just did not happen. (I's hope anywho.)

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that … well, I do still have my thumbs … but … sometimes when I'm working on things it feels like I'm all thumbs. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, even with all thumbs, you can still manipulate tools.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is when some of them are hand-held. All thumbs makes for clumsy grips. :D

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can try practicing "manipulating" things with your toes.

[Goofy]

Da bad nuz is my big ol' tosies wiggle but dey don't do dat manipulatin' stuff too gud.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, one of my ex-g/fs, when she was a teenager, spent the entire summer learning to flip people off with her toes.

And yes, by the time I started dating her, she had retained that abilitym (mumble) years later.

[dicksbro]

The bad news could be how you'd land. :yikes: JK

[Goofy]

Gud ol' newes is dat da' weather is behavin' quite nice fer a couple days around here.

[dicksbro]

The bad news … locally at least … is that tomorrow we're back down into the 30's for a high. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, it's winter, and that's the way things should be for the moment.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that … well … you're right. It is that time of year.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, although we are in the coldest time of the year in North America, the trend is to warmer weather.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the bugs may be worse this year since we haven't had the week or two of below zero temperatures.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is,t hat's more food for frogs.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is if the increased "Bug Count" includes Japanese Beetles. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news, those Japanese Beetles could be stink bugs.

[Goofy]

Golly, dem stink bugs is bad news ain't it.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that there are several local species of birds that love to eat stink bugs.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I'm not sure what species do and I can't say I've ever noticed any doing that. We don't usually see too many stink bugs around here butI guess I can hope the reason is our bird friends are taking care of a lot of them.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the weird news is all over the place.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is … YOU ARE RIGHT!

[dicksbro]

The good news is that sometimes we actually get to hear good news … :thumbs:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that there's way more fo it than good news.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that AZRH, bibi, Rabbit and DM all posted yesterday. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that those are occasional, rather than habitual posts.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that occasional just might be better than none-at-all. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is when you break you finger, and can't post at all.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that if you still have one finger, maybe you could hunt and peck with it. Maybe?

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the state of voice-recognition software still sucks.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that it probably won't be too long before it gets better.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that will be the end of websites like damnyouautocorrect .

[dicksbro]

The good news is that I could have been wrong. :yikes:

[Goofy]

Da bad ol' news, db, is dat yuz coulda been right.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can always proofread before you send.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I may be the world's worst proof-reader of things I wrote. Problem is I tend to "see" what I thought I wrote rather than what's there. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

A very common problem, actually.

The good news is,the mind tends to work on "fuzzy logic", and can usually fill in the blanks correctly. And if not,t hen the results are hilarious!

[Goofy]

Bad news be if sumptin' import'nt gets writ wrong.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you shouldn't sweat the small stuff.
(Hint: it's all small stuff).

[dicksbro]

The bad news is if we take things TOO seriously!

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can decide how seriously to deal with any subject.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes you might be wrong. :shrug:

[Goofy]

Da gud news is dat ya jus might be right, too.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that … hmmm … I don't really have any bad news. Is that bad news … or good news? :confused:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that...no news is good news?

[dicksbro]

The bad news could be an attempt to hide the bad news.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is there are alternative sources for news.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it's sometimes hard to find them … amid all the commercials and such.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, all the news is the same these days...full of outbreak crap, so it doesn't make any difference.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is … I think you're right … it probably doesn't make much if any difference.

[gekkogecko]

The good new is: life goes on anyway.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that the repetition of bad news so much makes things seem even worse then they are. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is: at least you're not living in a dream world.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes "dream worlds" aren't so bad.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, frequently, escapism for a little while, helps your outlook in general.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is you can get lost in your own escapism.

[Goofy]

Good news is dat da' family gettin' more time to be togetter. Dat be a plus.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is the ranty uncle boor you now have to spend more time with.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we've got two of our sons at home and two others that have stopped by to check on us and offer to pick up anything we might need.

Haven't seen our daughters (2 of 3 live out of state), but we have talked to them on the phone and my wife stays in contact on Facebook.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is...well, I'm nnot gonna shit all over your parade. Stay safe, DB.

[dicksbro]

Thanks, gg, you too.

The good news is that … it's going to be warmer and sunny here today. That is something good, isn't it.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is,t eh warmer weather is likely to do nothing at all to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that with China and others starting to see the virus easing off a bit, maybe we'll soon follow. Hope so anyway.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, as of 2000 last night, Maryland is officially on lockdown.You can go out for 'essential' things, and that includes things like physical or mental health, but do so alone, or in a small family group. Absolutely no gathering in groups of more than 10, and even that number isa problem.

[dicksbro]

Same is true here. Good news is that to accommodate the higher risk groups (like seniors) stores are offering morning shopping times (an hour or two depending on the store) for "seniors only." Fast food places have drive thru window service only. Even medical facilities (like Prompt Care facilities) have limited staffing and serve only emergency cases or appointment only cases. Roads are definitely seeing lower traffic levels. So, while inconvenient, we're getting by without too much difficulty. It will be nice to see this over with, that's for sure.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that "over with" could be years, literally. The flu pandemic that started in 1918 (I hate calling it the "Spanish" flu, it started in the US, and spread from there) lasted 2-3 years.

[Goofy]

I shore hate thinkin' dat culd be happen'in dis time. Maybe we get sum good news n' it be ober with sum time dis year.

[dicksbro]

I'm with you, Goofy, but the bad news is that we could be wrong. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we still have hard-working health care workers who are doing their jobs (and sometimes, putting their lives on the line for it).

[Goofy]

Dat fer shore. Gotta takes our hats off to dem folks and to all whose been tryin' to be of help! Da bad ol' news is dat dey gotta be wearin' out from all they been asked to do.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, medical schools are helping the situation by graduating students early.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that they're entering a profession that today is a fairly high risk one.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, that hasn't' seemed to have stopped anyone.
:cheers: for their efforts.

[dicksbro]

I'll toast to that as well.

Guess the only bad news is the continuing Coronavirus thing. Be glad when that starts to subside. I do think that when it does, we'll see the economy "leap" back from the doldrums it's in now. Hopefully, anyway.

[Goofy]

Da gud news, db, is dat dey are sayin' dey tink da US maybe will turn da corner by May. Dat wud be gud if it happen.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, 'turn the corner' doesn't mean 'everything is ok'.

[dicksbro]

The good news could be that at least it's a start in the right direction. (We can hope anyway)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, we still don't have a vaccine.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that maybe companies have learned that putting all their eggs in a Chinese basket wasn't such a good idea.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, I doubt anyone has learned anything.

[Goofy]

Bad news cud be if yuz rite, gg.

Oopsy. I spose to give gud news. Gud news cud be if some did learn der lessen.

[dicksbro]

Bad news is that many have not. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we could still learned from the few who have learned.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that many won't take the time to learn from them.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the people who refuse to learn usually make themselves irrelevant.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that it often takes to long for that to happen.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, somethimes there is such a thing as instant karma.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that sometimes there's not. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, modern medicine!

[PantyFanatic]

Part of the bad news is modern transportation.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, with the lockdowns in many places, air polution is actually declining.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is if they find cleaner air promotes bacterial growth thus more medical problems. :yikes:

(Hopefully not! :boink: )

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that, by biomass, bacteria and other microbes are the real rulers of the planet.

[Goofy]

I's tinks yuz got dat rite. Bad news is if dey give us all dis sickness n' stuff.

[gekkogecko]

The good news, there are many, many microbial life forms that are completely benign.

[dicksbro]

The bad news are those that aren't. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news, even those tht aren't benign are often helpful in getting rid of our waste.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is the amount of waste we generate. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is that one life-form's waste is another life-form's treasure.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is all the mountains of garbage being "built." Got one about 10 miles from here that's looking like a hill. I understand it's about "full" and another hill will have to be built fairly soon. :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

Building hills? Does that mean the good news is, more construction jobs?

[dicksbro]

The bad news is there aren't even rumors about that.

[dicksbro]

Say, there is some good news on the job's front. Kroger (groceries) and Walmart have both said they're going to be hiring something like 50K each during 2020. If that happens, that'll be good news I hope.

[gekkogecko]

Hope it's accurate, and not hype.

[dicksbro]

Well, it was in the news. I, like you, hope it's true. Hope things start opening up again soon. Keep our fingers crossed. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, "opening up" too soon could be worse, even economically, than staying at home.

[dicksbro]

I agree. Although a lot of areas of the country (especially rural areas) have had little or no COVID-19 problems. Likely would be safe for them to "re-open." Probably has to be looked at almost county by county and maybe some "precautionary" checks on returning employees for their safety. Some reopening could be good news.

[gekkogecko]

I'm not going to re-iterate the bad news, I think it speaks for itself this time.

[dicksbro]

The good news … locally … is that June 10th I'll get a HAIRCUT at the BARBER SHOP! :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, you might get a semi-trained barber who is not only new, but out of practice.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that my barber is the same one I've had for a number of years. :thumbs:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news (for him) is that he's not able to retire yet.

[Goofy]

Yuz lucky db, I startin' ta look like an ol' shaggy dog bout' now. Da gud nuz be when my barber kin chop sum of dis fur back a bit.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, Goofy, is the "shaved bald" look is an alternative.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that with my barber accepting appointments; I don't have to consider the "alternative." Whew! :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is not everyone has that option.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that seems to be a gradually changing state.

[PantyFanatic]

The bad news is my barber's booked out over 2-1/2 weeks already.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, that means he will probably have money to spend around the town-maybe patch up that hole inthe roof, maybe loosen the purse strings at the grocer's, that sort of thing.

[dicksbro]

The bad news would be if he decided he didn't need the face mask. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can still choose to avoid contact with that person.

[Goofy]

Bad news if he surprise you somehow.

[dicksbro]

Good news is some relaxation of rules put in place at the beginning of COVID-19 are being relaxed if appropriate and with logical guidelines. Re-imposition is always possible if things seem to jump out of controi.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, most of the re-openings are jumping the gun.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that despite the current concerns and fears … one day … THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS.

(At least we sure hope so.)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, it shall be passed on from those not taking proper precautions to those trying to.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we're guessing and … just maybe … things will all work out for the best.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, there's lots of other bad news these last few days.

[Goofy]

Dat fer shore gg. All dez riots and stuff. Don't know why folks wanna hurt oder folks and destroy stuff. Don't make no sense to me. I hope ve gets some gud news soon and see all dis foolishness stop.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, baby echidnas are still cute:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2249827/Prickly-feat-The-baby-echidnas-successfully-bred-zoo-born-parents.html

[dicksbro]

They are cute, gg. Thanks for sharing that article. The bad news is when they get older and their spines get sharp … not as nice for holding. :(

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you could try and adopt a hedgehog instead-just be sure you do your research first.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that I don't think so … I'll leave that choice to others. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, the choice to not adopt any pet, or any species of pet, can be a reasonable and responsible choice.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that so many "former pets" are just turned loose to fend for themselves.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, people are getting better about that.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that our local "TAPS" organization still make regular stops at the entrance to our Walmart to try and collect money to help them support keeping abandoned or discarded pets without "killing them" after a short time. They always have one of the animals there with them, and they are adorable. You just wish someone loving would take them home.

[gekkogecko]

Ug. I feel like if I post good news after that, I would be perceived as moking them. Dont' want to go there.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is I don't have any to report this morning. Too early I guess. :shrug:

[dicksbro]

The good news is that I still don't have any bad news to report. :D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the willful blindness of certain segments of the population WRTthe ongoing pandemic.

[dicksbro]

The good news for us, anyway, is that we still have our health, home, family and happiness. Can't ask for much more than that.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, a lot of other people don't.

[Goofy]

Gud nuz is ya both kerrect.

[gekkogecko]

...which is also the bad news.

[dicksbro]

Good news … still got our health and our 57th wedding anniversary will be here in another 6 days. That's about as good as it gets.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that means you're as old as dirt.

[dicksbro]

Especially if I get down on the floor and then try to get up. :(

The good news is that I don't try sitting on the floor very often. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, there are still many occasions when I have to, or want to.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that I got our back yard mowed yesterday (front yard earlier in the week).

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, mowing on different days leaves the grass uneven.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that you can't see the front yard from the back or the other way around … so the front doesn't know it's a bit different. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, one part of the lawn will start thinking it's better than the other.

[Goofy]

Da' gud nuz is dat duh one dat tinks so will be happy and de uder wil simply ignor it.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the grass really is greener over the septic tank.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that with temps getting hotter and the weather dryer … maybe we'll be able to quit mowing sooner. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad ews is, around here, it may be hotter, but it's not really drier.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that we did get a couple of days that were really very nice. Highs only in the upper 70s and the low the night before last was a wonderful 59. :)

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the nice weather won't last.

[dicksbro]

The good news we've still got half the year left and we're bound to hit at least a few nice days.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news news is,what's "nice" for you is "terrible" for someone else.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that whatever might be good for anyone still has a chance with 1/2 a year to go.

[kleclere]

The bad news is we still have half a year to go.

[Goofy]

Gud news is dat Christmas be only bout 5 mos away.

[dicksbro]

Bad news will be if COVID-19 is still causing problems as the stores try to lure people in to do their shopping. Social distancing may slip from 6 feet to 6 inches. Oh-oh!

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, we can still enjoy summer.

[kleclere]

Bad news is due to Covid 19 they cancel summer.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, summer itself is not cancelled: you can always watch the women in your neighborhood hosing themselfs down while wearing skimpy bikinis.

[dicksbro]

The good news is, summer itself is not cancelled: you can always watch the women in your neighborhood hosing themselfs down while wearing skimpy bikinis.


Where? Where are they? :confused:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you could take a walk and find out.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that candy in my pocket might melt. :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is the stick mess you canmake with the "candy".

[kleclere]

The bad news is that it is balled up in your pocket and won't come out clean.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can get clean in the shower.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that your pants will get wet if it's in your pocket. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you don't have to wear pants.

[Goofy]

Da bad ol' news be you be naked. On de oder han, I ges dat could be gud news couldn't it?

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, it's great to be naked at the right time, and in the right place.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is when you can find those right times and places for a while. :(

[kleclere]

The good news is being naked is always a good thing.

[gekkogecko]

That bad news is you could be stuck naked without sunscreen and without shade.

[dicksbro]

The good news is if you stay in your house, that's not too likely ... with the added benefit of the authorities not arresting you for indecent exposure. :yikes:

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is that people have been arrested and charged as sex offenders for being naked in their own homes.

[dicksbro]

The good news is I thought that's why we have curtains.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is when you have to wear those curtains for clothing.

[kleclere]

The good news is that some new curtains are almost as finely made as clothes.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, some people only have blinds, which ae awkward to wear as clothing.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that closing the blinds can be just as effective.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the blinds don't keep out the bad actors.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that a person could have curtains and blinds.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, that's extra expense.

[kleclere]

Good news is that it may keep you from seeing fugly things that may scare you.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, there are far scarier sights roaming the streets.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that our small town is pretty safe. See folks walking outside at night or very early morning quite often.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, paranoia can still get you.

[kleclere]

The good news is not everyone is paranoid all the time.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that even if it's not all the time, paranoia is terrible if you have to face it.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, there are medical answers for that.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is that doctors could trigger your paranoia.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can ignore doctors.

[kleclere]

The bad news is sometimes if you ignore them things may come back to bite you.

[gekkogecko]

The good news is, you can get rabies shots.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is I've heard they're not much fun. :shrug:

[gekkogecko]

The good news, there are other avenues to fun.

[kleclere]

The bad news is it will still hurt no matter which option you chose.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that today's weather is looking pretty darn good!

:D

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is not here, it's not.

[kleclere]

The good news is it's five o'clock somewhere.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, some people drink on the job.

[kleclere]

The good news is some people actually get paid to drink on the job.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, the scarff all the good stuff before the rest of us can have it.

[kleclere]

The good news is there is always good sloppy seconds.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is sloppy seconds, are well, sloppy.

[kleclere]

The good news is even though sloppy is better than terrible thirds.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is not getting any at all.

[kleclere]

The good news is without getting any you don't have to worry about STDs.

[dicksbro]

The bad news is all the rest you'd be missing. :(

[kleclere]

The good news is if you have never had it you don't know you are missing it.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, you'll find out eventually, probably when it's too late.

[jennaflower]

The good news is that knowledge is power.

[kleclere]

The bad news is power is not always knowledge.

[dicksbro]

The good news is that knowledge can benefit mankind.

[gekkogecko]

The bad news is, knowledge can be twisted for evil purposes.