Christmas party 2024. (212)

Quick recap

we shared personal experiences, stories, and jokes related to Christmas, including Terry’s new stove, Keith’s AI companion, and Jill’s Christmas cookie-making. They also discussed various Christmas-related words, their meanings, and how they have evolved over time.

Summary

Terry discussed his recent experiences with a new stove and a broken truck. He also mentioned his wife’s birthday and her habit of hoarding items. Keith shared his experiences with the AI companion and the challenges of recording and editing their podcast. Jill’s updates included making Christmas cookies and her husband’s involvement in the process. We also discussed the upcoming Christmas schedule and the possibility of skipping a week due to the holiday.

Random topic

instead of one of our usual random games and to do something different, Keith discussed the origins and meanings of various Christmas-related words, including “Yule”, “tidings”, “yonder”, “deck”, “don”, “yore”, “ye”, and “Auld Lang Syne”. He explained how these words have evolved over time and are often used in Christmas songs and carols. Terry and Jill participated in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and interpretations of the words.

News of the Week

Terry shared a story about a 59-year-old German man who broke a world record by spending over 60 days underwater in a livable habitat. The man, an aerospace engineer, was living and working in a 322-square-foot capsule off the coast of Panama. He missed the most being able to take a shower and the most he wanted to do was go diving. Keith and Jill discussed the story, with Keith suggesting the capsule might have a ventilation shaft and a float for satellite internet. Jill then shared a story about a weasel stealing indoor shoes from a school in Japan, which was later confirmed to be the culprit. Keith then shared a story about a 911 dispatcher helping a woman deliver a baby over the phone, with the baby being born in the woman’s apartment. The dispatcher, who was a mother herself, received an award for her efforts.

Terry shared a story about a truck carrying chocolate that caught fire in California, causing a chocolate spill on the highway. Keith and Jill discussed the cleanup process and the potential for a chocolate-themed highway. Jill then shared a story about officials in Bend, Oregon, asking residents to stop attaching googly eyes to statues due to the damage caused by the adhesive. Keith and Jill also discussed a story about a woman attempting to set a world record for having sex 1,000 times in 24 hours, with Keith expressing concern about the potential discomfort and health risks involved.

Jill’s Weird Words

Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various words related to Christmas. Jill introduced the words “trig”, “beldam”, “algid”, “crapulence”, “ninquid”, “apricity”, “doniferous”, “brumAl”, “Cockram”, and “winter tide”. The group also discussed the meanings of these words, with some being related to winter, cold, or excess. Jill mentioned that these words came from a board of the day, and she used them in a Christmas context.

Terry’s Top 10 List

The list of the week covered various interesting facts about Christmas. They covered topics such as the origin of Christmas trees, the history of Christmas decorations, and the tallest Christmas tree ever recorded. They also touched on the history of Christmas as a national holiday in the US, the origins of the song “Jingle Bells,” and the significance of the 12 days of Christmas.

Anchor Topic

We put aside our usual topic to discuss blindness related issues. Instead, we shared favorite childhood Christmas gifts,