I Don't Know Where To Put This, But...

[Kung Wu]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_ozG...J3NGx5cXFvOA==

[WuDrWu]

In the I don't know where to put this category......


I'm sure most if not all of us have heard about DB Cooper. The never identified hijacker.


I was today years old when I learned the story of Richard Floyd McCoy Jr. A convicted Vietnam Vet who bore a striking resemblance to descriptions of DBC. Mr. McCoy was convicted of hijacking a plane in a similar manner. Getting a 500K ransom and eventually parachuting out of the plane over Utah. He was captured a few days later with $499,970 of cash in his apartment at the time.

He was sentenced to 45 years. He escaped Federal Prison less that 2 years later and after a couple of months, was shot dead when he returned to a house where he and his accomplice were residing. FBI agents had tracked him and were awaiting his return. McCoy fired on the agent, missing him, and the agent returned fire, killing McCoy. His partner in the escape was caught shortly thereafter and unharmed.

McCoy was never cleared by the FBI from possibly being DBC but the case was closed in the mid 2010s. McCoy was either a brilliant copycat or he was in fact DBC.


There appears to be a recent finding of parachutes that are similar, if not matching, ones provided to Cooper before he disappeared. The parachutes in question were discovered in the possession of the McCoy family.

Amazing how much lore surrounds Cooper, even to this day, yet this story seems mostly untold. At least it was the first I've heard of it, and I have always been interested in the Cooper case.

[pinstripers]

I was in basic training in Tacoma at the time.

[WuDrWu]

I can't take ANY more Jardiance commercials with a slight change in the style of their song/jingle. This is at least the 4th version, if not the 5th or 6th. ENOUGH.

We've all heard the story. It's DEAD. There's nothing left to tell.

[WstateU]

Deer-dog puppies…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCFpvD1gfHs/?igsh=MTg3MW51dXRoajZv

[WstateU]

Worth reading…

A little late, but I received this proclamation in a Thanksgiving card last week; thought it was worth sharing and a nice reminder of the holiday we celebrate…

Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-04-02-0091

[SubGod22]

Childhood me is excited over this news.

PR Newswire - CHI-CHI's^TM Restaurants Set for Comeback After Two Decades

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 20 years after closing the last CHI-CHI'S™ restaurant location, the popular Mexican restaurant chain is set to make a comeback thanks to a new agreement with Hormel Foods, owner of CHI-CHI'S™ trademarks. The deal grants Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI'S™ founder, use of the CHI-CHI'S™ name on physical restaurant locations which are expected to open in 2025.



The backstory
Founded by restaurateur Marno McDermott and former Green Bay Packers player Max McGee in 1975, the CHI-CHI'S™ restaurant chain grew rapidly during the late 20th century, reaching more than 200 locations nationwide. However, a series of ownership changes eventually led to the chain's closure in 2004.

McDermott, who has built his career in the restaurant industry with brands like Kona Grill and Rojo Mexican Grill, is determined to honor his family's legacy by combining the classic CHI-CHI'S™ restaurant experience with modern influences.

"I still have fond memories of growing up in the CHI-CHI'S™ restaurants that my father built throughout their time, instilling in me the passion and determination to pursue my own career in the restaurant industry," said Michael McDermott, founder of CHI-CHI'S™ Restaurants, LLC, the new company formed to revive CHI-CHI'S™ Restaurants. "We have seen the impact our restaurant has had on individuals and families across the country and believe there is a strong opportunity to bring the brand back in a way that resonates with today's consumer – an updated dining experience with the same great taste and Mexican flavor."

Keep the legacy alive
Although there has not been a CHI-CHI'S™ restaurant in the United States in 20 years, McDermott believes the brand holds a special place in the hearts of those who remember its heyday and remains popular among consumers nationwide who enjoy its packaged salsas, tortillas, and seasonings, which will continue to be available as new restaurant locations open.

Chi-Chi's was a family favorite growing up. I'm not sure when Wichita lost theirs, but I know when we had family come to town we usually ended up there at some point.

I can't recall specifics on what I would get or what I loved most about it, but I remember it being a big deal for us and visiting family and I remember really enjoying it.

KWCH - Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants to return after closing 20 years ago

A Mexican restaurant chain that closed two decades ago is making a comeback.

Chi-Chi’s restaurants will be reopening locations next year.

A deal has been struck between Hormel Foods, the current owner of the Chi-Chi’s trademark, and Michael McDermott, son of the chain’s co-founder, to use the name and reopen the restaurants.

“I still have fond memories of growing up in the Chi-Chi’s restaurants that my father built throughout their time, instilling in me the passion and determination to pursue my own career in the restaurant industry,” McDermott said.

[ShockerDropOut]

My wife got an autographed Chiefs jersey as part of her Christmas today. I am looking for recommendations on having it framed. Has anyone had jerseys framed locally by someone you would recommend? I prefer to stay local if I can, but mainly I want a quality job. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Ta Town Shocker]

I had a pair of Graham Hatch's shorts framed several years ago by Michaels and thought they did a pretty good job. Even with a significant coupon it was still a couple of hundred dollars.

[SHOXAAC]

I had a pair of Graham Hatch's shorts framed several years ago by Michaels and thought they did a pretty good job. Even with a significant coupon it was still a couple of hundred dollars.

$200-$300 gets your shorts framed. Who would have thought!

[SHOXAAC]

$200-$300 gets your shorts framed. Who would have thought!

I just showed my wife this. Quote “Not in your wildest dreams!” Ok then…pass the chips please.

[WstateU]

My wife got an autographed Chiefs jersey as part of her Christmas today. I am looking for recommendations on having it framed. Has anyone had jerseys framed locally by someone you would recommend? I prefer to stay local if I can, but mainly I want a quality job. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I’d recommend Hobby Lobby.

[SubGod22]

New console ready to take on the gaming market, with a twist.

The Nex Game Console Is Perfect Gift for Parents Who Have Concerns About Traditional Gaming

Need a late gift idea? A new video game console is flying off the shelves by offering an alternative to parents worried about gaming’s effects on their children.

With no in-app purchases, violence, or online interactions, and all available titles accessible immediately through an annual subscription, the Nex Playground addresses every concern a parent might have.

For more than 30 years, the Nintendo consoles, the Sony Playstation, and the Microsoft Xbox have ruled the console gaming space. The only alternative of any marketable value since the collapse of Sega and Atari consoles has been PC gaming, but given that the Nex Playground has sold 100,000 consoles when pre-order was limited to just 5,000, it’s fair to say there’s a new kid on the console block.

Reminiscent of the Nintendo Wii, all the games on the Nex Playground involve body motion capture, such as sport movements, dancing, or pretending to cut pieces of fruit in half in the introductory title Fruit Ninja.

Again, on the theme of addressing parents’ concerns with gaming, this aspect of the Nex addresses both video game addiction and lack of exercise; you can’t play a game for five hours if it is moderately exhausting.

Reviewers writing for Business Insider got a hold of the console, and report that their kids of all ages loved it. They sent the consoles back to prevent a conflict of interest.

At the moment, Nex features more than 40 games, all of which are available for a subscription of $89 a year. This may seem a major hangup for the “subscription fatigue” in the modern consumer, but it’s actually much less than most parents will spend on different titles, each of which will cost between $40 and $70, in a single year.

Sounds like it's off to a decent start based on interest, but it will be interesting to see how they maintain. It's cool that the reasonably priced subscription gets you access to everything, but there are also a relatively limited number of titles and they're not all going to be appealing. But maybe there's enough to keep kids/family engaged and active.

Not having an online component can be a pro or con depending on how you look at it. Like myself, I have pretty much no desire to play against strangers when it comes to gaming, though there have been exceptions to that rule for a couple of games in my life. However, I've always enjoyed being able to link up online and play with/against friends or family in a number of games. This console will only let you play with friends if they're physically in the room with you. Not necessarily a con, but can be a bit problematic at least at times.

I know XBOX has at least experimented in the past with selling an attachment for games that are motion capture but I'm not sure if that really caught on or if it's still in existence. I'm sure the PlayStation probably tried the same at some point.