Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

… gradually, and then suddenly.

Putting aside our relentless self-interest because the moral imperative is crystal clear.

Cole, when it comes to calico cats, restraint is overrated.

But frankly mr. cole, I’ll be happier when you get back to telling us to go fuck ourselves.

We are builders in a constant struggle with destroyers. let’s win this.

You come for women, you’re gonna get your ass kicked.

Republicans got rid of McCarthy. Democrats chose not to save him.

Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.

Let’s finish the job.

We’ve had enough carrots to last a lifetime. break out the sticks.

When someone says they “love freedom”, rest assured they don’t mean yours.

This year has been the longest three days of putin’s life.

A consequence of cucumbers

The fundamental promise of conservatism all over the world is a return to an idealized past that never existed.

The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.

Republicans: slavery is when you own me. freedom is when I own you.

Jesus, Mary, & Joseph how is that election even close?

We still have time to mess this up!

The arc of history bends toward the same old fuckery.

Russia bombs Ukraine’s maternity hospitals; Republicans in the House can’t sort out supporting Ukraine.

The Giant Orange Man Baby is having a bad day.

He wakes up lying, and he lies all day.

They love authoritarianism, but only when they get to be the authoritarians.

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  1. 1.

    Amir Khalid

    Not too surprisingly, the responses to my earlier request are few, and some of the responders live quite a distance away.

    I reckon this is what would happen if I tried to organise a Balloon-Juice meetup here in Kuala Lumpur. So, I feel your pain.

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    Quinerly

    I would love to do a Santa Fe or Albuquerque meet up when I’m there in February. Have been spending the month there since 2011. Had the pleasure of having breakfast with O. Felix Culpa and drinks with Albuquerque’s dexwood and his lovely bride on my last visit. BTW, where is dexwood? Haven’t seen him comment in a long time.

  4. 4.

    A Ghost to Most

    My wife and I plan on visiting Santa Fe and Taos, and visiting the local 4WD roads, the last week of July, if that happens to coincide with a meet up.

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    Mustang Bobby

    @Cheryl Rofer: If the Bobcat Bite was still in business, I’d make the trip. I know they moved downtown and changed the name, but there was something special about that old roadhouse.

    PS: If you’re in Taos next week, the Odenbear Theatre is doing one of my plays as part of the Bench Plays series June 14-25.

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    Miss Bianca

    There was a Santa Fe meet-up planned? When? I am coming down to the area first week in August to meet my sister, who used to live in Pecos. I would love to have some face-time with some jackals then! Just a hint for the future

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    PsiFighter37

    @Amir Khalid: If I make it to Malaysia (outside shot of it happening next year), I will give you a shout :) For now, I am in Taipei, which is about as close as a Juicer is to you right now, if I had to guess!

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    Quinerly

    @Mustang Bobby:
    New location sucks and I love downtown Santa Fe. Just not the same. Not worth the effort when you have all the other great food options. I can be an odd duck, though. Never saw the attraction to Harry’s, though. What say, you??

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    Quinerly

    @Cheryl Rofer:
    Poco, the traveling dog, and I love meeting Balloon Juicers! Had a blast with dexwood…his wife is incredibly interesting. Hope to spend more time with O Felix Culpa on the next trip. Turned out we had mutual friends/acquaintances in the Madrid/Cerrillos/Galisteo communities.

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    O. Felix Culpa

    I’m in! When I return from Spain, that is. So far I’ve walked the Camino del Norte from San Sebastian to Santander. I expect to reach Comillas before my time runs out and I return to the States via Bilbao/Madrid/NYC/ABQ.

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    Mustang Bobby

    @Quinerly: The same; the last time I was there it was lousy with tourists. I lived in Santa Fe the winter of ’77-’78 and was a liftee at the Ski Basin, sharing a tiny house on Galisteo Street with a guy who went on to have — and still does — a career as a political reporter for NY Times. We had to scrap together funds to shop at Kaune’s and the Piggly-Wiggly, but it was a good time and we were regulars at the Bobcat. When I lived in Albuquerque (’95-’01) I came up on a regular basis because I have relatives living there. Right now I’d love a Blake’s Lottaburger green chile cheeseburger with fries and a side of Lipitor.

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    O. Felix Culpa

    @Quinerly: I agree with you about Harry’s. Overrated. Cafe Fina is much better, although very limited for evening hours.

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    Quinerly

    @Mustang Bobby:
    My first rental casita in SF in 2011 was on Galisteo. Love that area and if I could afford to buy, that’s where I’d land. Big fan of Del Charro, which was an easy walk. Only in Harry’s once…that year…just didn’t get why everyone raved about it. Met a blind date there (my first at age 50 and last). He was a transplant and ate there 4 times a week. Had lived in SF for 6 years and had never been to Museum Hill, any of the downtown museums, La Fonda. Think he remarked he had only been to The Plaza once. I still shake my head at that 30 minute “date.” But, I digress….

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    O. Felix Culpa

    @Quinerly: Greetings! Stroll is good, although almost done. Taking a rest day before moving on to Santanilla del Mar. Sleep in albergues can be difficult, so a hotel stay now and then is recommended. The landscape on the northern coast of Spain is magnificent, with some amazing beaches. I’m soaking it all in (pun intended) before returning to my beautiful but landlocked New Mexico.

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    ruemara

    I won’t be in New Mexico, but I will be in San Francisco for Pride Weekend, if any BJers want to meet up.

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    Ella in New Mexico

    If I didn’t have to work 8 out of the next 10 days while trying to start my first semester in NP school, I’d make the 3hr drive to hang with you guys. I’d love a “Sweet Baby Greens” salad with a side of grilled Tofu and and one of those Lime Pepita Refrescas they make at Vinaigrette. Ummmm…..

  23. 23.

    Airmon

    Ha! We’re in town for the weekend we’re full tile RV residents ( see the blog link….). Never been in the area for one of these, but we’ll be gone by next week.

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    gammyjill

    Hey, Cheryl, it’s Jill from RENESAN. Even though I moved back to Chicago 18 months ago, I’ll be in SF in early august fir a few days.

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    NMgal

    @O. Felix Culpa: Just ate at Harry’s Wednesday. Some of the best moussaka I’ve ever had, tbh. I think it’s quite good and love the garden patio but the intense devotion is probably a little much. Jambo, however, is fuckin awesome.

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    jame

    A day late and a dollar short, I know, but I could drive to Santa Fe on almost any given day — but Albuquerque would be much more convenient.

  27. 27.

    Cheryl Rofer

    Okay – Some good restaurant suggestions. One exception: I love Vinaigrette’s food, hate, hate, hate their parking.

    O. Felix Culpa and I will decide when she gets back, and I’ll publish the results of our deliberations.

  28. 28.

    Socratic Me

    Lurker who used to fight in the comments section ages ago. I live up the road in Vegas and will likely try to make it down for the meet-up if I can.

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