Ever Thankful
The unexpected death of my faithful refurbished MacPro late last year left me bereft. Without funds to replace it, and almost simultaneously undergoing oral surgery, I plunged into deep gloom.
But since the beginning of this blessed year of our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Six, I have experienced the healing of a year-long toe wound (Stay off your feet!!), the resolution of an infection in my mouth at the site of my surgery, and the wonderful gift from my daughter and son-in-law of this HP Chromebook!
I have missed this place and am so happy to be back!
Mayor Nan
My first connection was 16th DEC 2008, so that was probably my first day in Metropolis! Wow,17 years!.
Updated: over 4 months ago
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The Ever Thankful Wall
Clint Stallard, mayor of 15 hours ago
It’s Wednesday and on this day in history:
Gold Discovered in California
1848 New York Herald is the first major eastern newspaper to report the discovery of gold in California
> > > Clint’s comment: The Trigger: Gold was initially discovered months earlier on January 24, 1848, by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, but news traveled slowly to the East Coast.
The Report: The Herald's coverage brought the discovery to a massive audience, setting off rumours and excitement that began drawing thousands of fortune seekers westward.
National Impact: Full-blown "Gold Rush" fever took hold later that year in December, when President James K. Polk officially confirmed the vast gold deposits in an address to Congress, leading to the massive 1849 migration of the "Forty-Niners."
Clint Stallard, mayor of 1 day ago
It’s Tuesday and on this day in history:
Queen's Hospital
1917 The Queen's Hospital opens to provide pioneering plastic surgery for WWI soldiers, led by Harold Gillies in Sidcup, England
> > > Clint’s comment: Key Leadership: The facility was established and directed by New Zealand-born surgeon Harold Gillies, widely regarded as the "father of modern plastic surgery."
Medical Breakthroughs: Gillies and his team developed innovative reconstructive techniques, including the pedicle flap and tubed pedicle, to repair catastrophic facial wounds caused by shrapnel, gunshots, and burns.
Clint Stallard, mayor of 2 days ago
It’s Monday and on this day in history:
Fulton's Trip up the Hudson
1807 Robert Fulton's steamboat Clermont begins its first trip up the Hudson River
> > > Clint’s comment: The Maiden Voyage: The steamboat departed from New York City and traveled 150 miles up the Hudson River to Albany, New York, completing the trip in approximately 32 hours at an average speed of about 5 mph.
Impact: Before Fulton's successful run, sailing sloops took around four days to complete the same journey depending on wind conditions. Fulton demonstrated that steam propulsion was a reliable and practical mode of commercial transport for passengers and freight.
Clint Stallard, mayor of 3 days ago
Happy Sunday, have a wonderful day. If you want to make the list below, pay me a visit and leave a message :)
The number of mayors signing the Stinky Bottom visitor book each day this week - Sunday: 19, Monday: 15, Tuesday: 20, Wednesday: 19, Thursday: 18, Friday: 19 & Saturday: 19, a total of 129.
Thanks for being such a great connection and one of the 70 most recent mayors to visit and sign the Stinky Bottom visitor book. The 70th post was on Sunday 21-Jun-2026, which is 56 days ago. Below, the last 70 cities:
Moist Valley
Amsterdamm
Braga
Ebsiii
Bythesea
West West Stonia
Playstation
Nox Arcana
Stacystan
Johnsenville
Or Other
Cheeso
Kworld
Icy Cold North Bay
Pine Hills
Florence On The Rose
Aek Original
White Dreams
West Dobechester
Setback
Positive Town
Nibiru
New Rob City
Benny Shores
Sundgauer
My Sweet Ginger
Blue Castle
Hanko Sun City
Cornu Copiae
The Sleeper Wakes
Londonopolis
Taylaramish
Katetown
Andersonville
Tintinstad
Bugztown Canada
N E W B E N D
Sosueme
Nikos Xalkoutsi
Holy Shit
Stegosaur Quarry
Kleinstadt Am Rhein
Hopeland
Hinotama
Graestoke
Wormriders of Arraki
Pooltown
Bondilandia
Heliotropolis
Arrakis
Potato Pie
Whooooville
Hot Mess
Giantcfr
Quiltville
Eske City
Delwood City
Jeep Duck Town
Portlandia
Grand Lasima City
Carmel by the Sea
Healthialways
Nikos The Greek
Stelios Hellas
Truckers Safe Haven
A E K Fc Athens
Oogaboogavilleclosed
New Finntastic Twin
Ever Thankful
Gretavanfleetville
Clint Stallard, mayor of 4 days ago
It’s Saturday and on this day in history:
The Wizard of Oz
1939 The Wizard of Oz, an American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with a cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch); songs by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg
> > > Clint’s comment: I didn’t realise the novel was written in 1900…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz
Clint Stallard, mayor of 6 days ago
It’s Thursday and on this day in history:
Mars' South Polar Cap
1642 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Mars's southern polar cap
> > > Clint’s comment: Two links for this one. Christiaan Huygens name was given to a probe made by ESA that landed on Saturn's giant moon Titan.
Some history of Mars observation and exploration: https://www.britannica.com/list/10-important-dates-in-mars-history
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