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Title: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 11, 2011, 05:54:28 PM
I fell asleep today, around 5pm, and got a phonecall bit before 7. My daughter handed me the ringing phone, and I answered.
There was a woman at the other end, talking as if she knew me. Asking about how my youngest was. And I tried to answer coherently.
Then she asked how I was, I said I was just waking up, and that frankly I had no idea who I was talking to. Then I asked, are you K. She said she was, and rambled on. A lot later, apparently there was a lot to tell, I made up out of the context of some other things that she was not K at all. She was A. (And K and A may sound similar in this post, but their real names are completely different)

Just weird.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on February 11, 2011, 05:56:09 PM
I met a deer on the lawn last night, just about 5 meters away. It was extremely near the house.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 11, 2011, 06:01:23 PM
I need a cover for my synth.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 11, 2011, 06:09:13 PM
Goodnight all.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 11, 2011, 10:08:19 PM
Me, anytime before Noon.  Seriously.
(http://cheezdailysquee.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/47a2a923-629e-46f8-8948-84e9ac4d466c.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 11, 2011, 10:18:25 PM
Maybe there's hope for Justin Bieber.

(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/f63ee94f-849a-4cb1-a95a-2cbab16a5e59.jpg)

As an aside, when I first heard of him I was quite puzzled and upset with Disney.  I couldn't imagine them promoting a singer named Justin Beaver.  I still can't imagine them promoting Justin Bieber.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 11, 2011, 10:26:55 PM
Snot is comprised of protein and sugar. It is still a bad idea to eat boogers. :police:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 11, 2011, 10:28:43 PM
leejosepho seems like a bit of an asshole.  :thumbdn:
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Post by: Scrapheap on February 11, 2011, 10:36:58 PM
 :eyebrows:

(http://www.mooney27d.com/default.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 03:37:53 AM
This song kicks ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e71N7EhaGA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e71N7EhaGA)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 03:49:40 AM
i was walking through the shopping centre and a pantomime horse came over to me and gave me a key ring

???????????????????????????????????????????

freaked me out :screwy:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 03:53:06 AM
i was walking through the shopping centre and a pantomime horse came over to me and gave me a key ring

???????????????????????????????????????????

freaked me out :screwy:
Have you been eating cactus buttons again?  :zoinks:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 03:59:01 AM
i was walking through the shopping centre and a pantomime horse came over to me and gave me a key ring

???????????????????????????????????????????

freaked me out :screwy:
Have you been eating cactus buttons again?  :zoinks:

no i was totally 'straight'
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 04:06:40 AM
What is a pantomime horse?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=497ZmAsGAT4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=497ZmAsGAT4)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 04:12:09 AM
more like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_fSxmJq9n4   (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_fSxmJq9n4)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 04:19:19 AM
Combining Ennio Morricone's excellent score with Bronson's kick ass acting talent made this a great movie.  :thumbup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvzfyqYm_s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvzfyqYm_s)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 04:28:52 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
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Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 04:31:16 AM
once upon a time...
...in a far away land.....
men were once
....REAL MEN....
and women were
..just GRATEFUL
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 04:33:32 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 12, 2011, 05:23:19 AM
As an aside, when I first heard of him I was quite puzzled and upset with Disney.  I couldn't imagine them promoting a singer named Justin Beaver.  I still can't imagine them promoting Justin Bieber.

My daughter is madly in love with this boy wonder. The first I heard of him was when she asked me to buy her a CD by someone named Justin Beaver. I don't know if she got the name wrong or if I did, but yes, I was quite upset too.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on February 12, 2011, 06:11:35 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I like the spider one two,  one suit is easy,  two suits is a challenge, and i can't get my head around the one with four suits!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 06:22:47 AM
4 is too many for me, I plat two.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 12, 2011, 07:40:16 AM
Combining Ennio Morricone's excellent score with Bronson's kick ass acting talent made this a great movie.  :thumbup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvzfyqYm_s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyvzfyqYm_s)

Ennio Morricone is great, I loved his score for John Carpenter's The Thing.    :hide:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 12, 2011, 08:45:30 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 12, 2011, 08:50:59 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.

I just can't get into any games, except Chinese checkers. I have some sort of mental block about learning rules.   :dunno:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: P7PSP on February 12, 2011, 02:31:06 PM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.

I just can't get into any games, except Chinese checkers. I have some sort of mental block about learning rules.   :dunno:
Spider solitaire is easy to figure out. 4 suits is hard as all get out though.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 12, 2011, 03:14:45 PM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.

I just can't get into any games, except Chinese checkers. I have some sort of mental block about learning rules.   :dunno:
Spider solitaire is easy to figure out. 4 suits is hard as all get out though.

Indeed. Better not start with it CBC, it is very addictive. (Till another game can replace it, for pounding reasons)

Before spider I was obsessed with Freecell.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on February 12, 2011, 05:56:06 PM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.

I just can't get into any games, except Chinese checkers. I have some sort of mental block about learning rules.   :dunno:

Which is one reason why I2 is an excellent site for you to frequent.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 13, 2011, 05:11:39 AM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 13, 2011, 09:27:34 AM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 13, 2011, 12:32:15 PM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:

I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 13, 2011, 02:25:08 PM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:

Does that mean my diagnosis is wrong?

I am sore.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 13, 2011, 02:26:42 PM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:

Does that mean my diagnosis is wrong?

I am sore.

I mean feelings, like humans have! People with Ass Burgers Disease are like robots!  :autism:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on February 13, 2011, 02:29:10 PM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on February 13, 2011, 02:31:11 PM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.
I got it from my Dad, he admitted to it.  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Enos on February 13, 2011, 03:08:33 PM
I dreamt about lions and tigers last night.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 13, 2011, 04:18:29 PM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.

Jenny McCarthy thinks otherwise and she's a lot hotter than Kanner.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on February 13, 2011, 06:16:55 PM
:laugh:
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Post by: Scrapheap on February 13, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.

Jenny McCarthy thinks otherwise and she's a lot hotter than Kanner.

:bounce: are made from brain material, didn't you know that?? :blonde:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 13, 2011, 07:21:51 PM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.

That's right! You get it when your mom leaves the refrigerator door open or something!   :zoinks:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on February 13, 2011, 08:48:53 PM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:

Does that mean my diagnosis is wrong?

I am sore.

I mean feelings, like humans have! People with Ass Burgers Disease are like robots!  :autism:

:mirage:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 13, 2011, 09:03:30 PM
Because we all have mental blocks? :P

Yes, we have that Ass Burgers Disease that makes you not feel anything.  :autism:

Does that mean my diagnosis is wrong?

I am sore.

I mean feelings, like humans have! People with Ass Burgers Disease are like robots!  :autism:

:mirage:

Yup, that's what we're like, every one of us!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 13, 2011, 09:09:35 PM
For anyone who has trouble getting to sleep, be thankful you're not one of these people.

(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/epic-win-photos-extreme-sleeping-win.jpg)

There is no way in Heaven or Hell I'd do this, EVER.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 14, 2011, 01:36:47 AM
I got mine from a vaccine. :zoinks:
No, it's mom's fault; Kanner said so.

Jenny McCarthy thinks otherwise and she's a lot hotter than Kanner.

:bounce: are made from brain material, didn't you know that?? :blonde:

Now that explains a lot.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on February 14, 2011, 06:25:44 PM
Makes me think of something I once wrote when first finding people like all of you.
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Post by: odeon on February 15, 2011, 03:24:09 AM
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
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Post by: eris on February 15, 2011, 04:26:19 AM
I dont have to work today, so I'll probably have sex for at least 4 hours. What a horrible life I lead :(




gotta go be a person in real life now  :thumbup: bye !
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 15, 2011, 06:36:44 AM
I dont have to work today, so I'll probably have sex for at least 4 hours. What a horrible life I lead :(




gotta go be a person in real life now  :thumbup: bye !

Poor dear, so many obligations! If only she had the freedom to stay online all day, as I'm sure she'd prefer to do.  :(
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on February 20, 2011, 09:54:47 PM
So apparently it's pretty quiet at QPAC right now...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/Musician101/P1000411.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 20, 2011, 11:31:32 PM
(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/epic-win-photos-inspirational-win.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Eclair on February 20, 2011, 11:33:19 PM
(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/epic-win-photos-inspirational-win.jpg)

What if you got it home and it was the wrong size?  :laugh:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 20, 2011, 11:34:50 PM
Odeon's Ideal Refrigerator

(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/epic-win-photos-fully-stocked-win.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on February 20, 2011, 11:54:34 PM
Odeon's Secret Stash at the Office

(http://mthruf.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/job-fails-what-else-is-that-used-for.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Eclair on February 21, 2011, 05:21:00 AM
Odeon's Secret Stash at the Office

(http://mthruf.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/job-fails-what-else-is-that-used-for.jpg)

Can't be Odeon's, it's full!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 21, 2011, 02:29:25 PM
I forgot all about them. :P
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 21, 2011, 02:39:20 PM
I forgot all about them. :P

Every so often I go looking around the apartment to see whether I might have stashed some food or money for a time of need.
So far, I haven't found any deliberate stashes, only a few items I'd lost 'cause I'm a hoarder.   :rofl:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 21, 2011, 02:40:36 PM
I forgot all about them. :P

Every so often I go looking around the apartment to see whether I might have stashed some food or money for a time of need.
So far, I haven't found any deliberate stashes, only a few items I'd lost 'cause I'm a hoarder.   :rofl:

I would like to have a stash right now. :(
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 21, 2011, 08:49:06 PM
I forgot all about them. :P

Every so often I go looking around the apartment to see whether I might have stashed some food or money for a time of need.
So far, I haven't found any deliberate stashes, only a few items I'd lost 'cause I'm a hoarder.   :rofl:

I would like to have a stash right now. :(

Then get in the Jag tomorrow and go shopping! Then HIDE the chips wherever you can!  :viking:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on February 23, 2011, 05:24:32 PM
I forgot all about them. :P

Every so often I go looking around the apartment to see whether I might have stashed some food or money for a time of need.
So far, I haven't found any deliberate stashes, only a few items I'd lost 'cause I'm a hoarder.   :rofl:

I would like to have a stash right now. :(

Then get in the Jag tomorrow and go shopping! Then HIDE the chips wherever you can!  :viking:

I might do that come Friday, but not now. I ... must... resist...
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on March 13, 2011, 10:36:00 PM
I found these things for SeaTart:

A pet:

(http://ugliesttattoos.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/d92d17c1-0e09-4647-940b-b97a7c167751.jpg)

A toaster for the kitchen:

(http://ugliesttattoos.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/ed6569c6-9b26-47bc-a1e2-0554a66c5ade.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 15, 2011, 05:29:30 AM
That's fairly odd. :zombiefuck:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on March 16, 2011, 12:14:08 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on March 16, 2011, 12:48:22 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on March 16, 2011, 12:51:13 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 16, 2011, 01:35:43 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on March 16, 2011, 01:52:00 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.
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Post by: Eclair on March 16, 2011, 01:56:47 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 16, 2011, 02:02:01 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.


It's 4 a.m. and I should be sleeping, but I'll try to come up with some posts, just for you.  :-*
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on March 16, 2011, 02:07:41 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.


It's 4 a.m. and I should be sleeping, but I'll try to come up with some posts, just for you.  :-*

Ahh, go to bed, and rest. If you can't sleep, just lay down with your eyes closed, (that was what my mother used to say. :P)
Come back when you are ready to postwhore full speed.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 16, 2011, 02:10:17 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.


It's 4 a.m. and I should be sleeping, but I'll try to come up with some posts, just for you.  :-*

Ahh, go to bed, and rest. If you can't sleep, just lay down with your eyes closed, (that was what my mother used to say. :P)
Come back when you are ready to postwhore full speed.

I will definitely be back. I almost never miss a day here.

Occasionally, for various reasons, I've told myself I wouldn't log on here, just for one night.   :rofl:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Eclair on March 16, 2011, 02:16:15 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.


It's 4 a.m. and I should be sleeping, but I'll try to come up with some posts, just for you.  :-*

Ahh, go to bed, and rest. If you can't sleep, just lay down with your eyes closed, (that was what my mother used to say. :P)
Come back when you are ready to postwhore full speed.

I will definitely be back. I almost never miss a day here.

Occasionally, for various reasons, I've told myself I wouldn't log on here, just for one night.   :rofl:

Ah, you're goin' soft cbc...do an allnighter, you Pussy!!!!!

(only joking...you should rest and renew...you aren't your buzzy self, and so are of no use to us here anyway unless you are going to whore! Night nightxx)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 16, 2011, 02:23:46 AM
Why is the "cheesy grin" smiley blue? Furthermore, why does this blue smiley have the code : green : (without the spaces)?
because it is GREEN!!!, in a blueish way, but still, green.

 :green: :evillaugh: <----- clear colour difference between those two, one is green and the other is blue.

The wheel is green: :hamsterwheel:

The smiley is blue: :green:

The :green: is actually kind of teal. It is a blue-green.

Going for diplomacy?  :laugh:

Funny how perception of colour differs per person and per culture. In some cultures there is no difference in the words for green and blue, and probably not the difference in perception as we have. Where as for others a lighter red would still be red, for me it is a different colour, it is pink.

I sometimes think I see less blue than others. For me that smiley is not teal yet, too green for me. But I also call things grey where others see a clear blue.

The bottles in my windowsill are blue though, and the hyacinths I got, are blue in a pinkish way, not purple, blue in a pinkish way. Just like the  :green: is green in a blueish way for me, but within the realm of green.

What is more concerning....far more concerning in fact, is that post whore extraordinaire, Ms cbc has been logged on for a fair while now and this is the one and only post she comes up with?

Mmmm, get whoring cbc.


It's 4 a.m. and I should be sleeping, but I'll try to come up with some posts, just for you.  :-*

Ahh, go to bed, and rest. If you can't sleep, just lay down with your eyes closed, (that was what my mother used to say. :P)
Come back when you are ready to postwhore full speed.

I will definitely be back. I almost never miss a day here.

Occasionally, for various reasons, I've told myself I wouldn't log on here, just for one night.   :rofl:

Ah, you're goin' soft cbc...do an allnighter, you Pussy!!!!!

(only joking...you should rest and renew...you aren't your buzzy self, and so are of no use to us here anyway unless you are going to whore! Night nightxx)

Too late for an all-nighter anyway, it's almost day! See you here later!   :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Eclair on March 16, 2011, 03:16:56 AM
Random. I love the way Paul Stanley just 'owns' those platform heels....and Lady Ga Ga doesn't seem that original when you see these guys again..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAt7YbX0T9k
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on March 31, 2011, 07:35:10 PM
(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/epic-win-photos-origami-win.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on March 31, 2011, 07:38:27 PM
CBC's refrigerator:

(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/epic-win-photos-cake-fridge-win.jpg)

(The Simply Orange on the door shelf, silly.)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on March 31, 2011, 07:52:06 PM
400
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on April 01, 2011, 12:53:22 AM
CBC's refrigerator:

(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/epic-win-photos-cake-fridge-win.jpg)

(The Simply Orange on the door shelf, silly.)

I love it! Look at the CAKES! And all those pounds of butter, and the  Simply Orange! :heart:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on April 01, 2011, 03:06:21 AM
400
???

Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on April 01, 2011, 04:26:51 AM
400
???


IT's 411 now.

Post-count.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: ProfessorFarnsworth on April 01, 2011, 05:05:25 AM
So, this is kind of like the thinking thread, but to just post random crap instead?

Damn, my mind is so random. However being too impulsive can of course be a bad thing.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on April 01, 2011, 05:20:50 AM
So, this is kind of like the thinking thread, but to just post random crap instead?

Damn, my mind is so random. However being too impulsive can of course be a bad thing.

This is Intensity. Try us.  :viking:

* wonders if she will regret saying that *
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: ProfessorFarnsworth on April 01, 2011, 05:23:22 AM
I lol'd.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on April 01, 2011, 10:36:25 AM
I can't come up with anything that I need to find the appropriate thread for. :P
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on April 06, 2011, 09:53:14 AM
http://soleiyu.com/  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on April 06, 2011, 10:12:33 AM
http://soleiyu.com/  :orly:

Been under construction for quite a while now.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 06, 2011, 08:16:18 PM
While trying to make a snappy comeback to a post I couldn't spell a word.  Went googling and found this portrait by Reubens, Four Studies of the Head of a Negro.  Who knew?

(http://www.peterpaulrubens.org/101165/Four-Studies-of-the-Head-of-a-Negro-large.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 11, 2011, 11:43:13 AM
Gawd, I love this city.

http://bcove.me/v2rhy803 (http://bcove.me/v2rhy803)

http://bcove.me/pc2763ws (http://bcove.me/pc2763ws)

Sorry for the ad on the first one. 
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 12, 2011, 09:21:28 PM
I can't find a thread for recipes (thought we had one).  Anyway, here's a fast apple pie recipe.  If you don't want to bake a pie, you could use a graham cracker crust and have apple pie in 5 minutes because you don't have to cook graham cracker crusts.

Cheese Apple Pie

Ingredients:


1 pie crust
2 cans apple pie filling
sugar and cinnamon, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:


Bake pie crust according to directions. In saucepan, heat apples, add cinnamon and sugar to taste. Cook until heated all the way through. Put in pie crust and sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately.


Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on April 13, 2011, 06:52:25 AM
I can't find a thread for recipes (thought we had one).  Anyway, here's a fast apple pie recipe.  If you don't want to bake a pie, you could use a graham cracker crust and have apple pie in 5 minutes because you don't have to cook graham cracker crusts.

Cheese Apple Pie

Ingredients:


1 pie crust
2 cans apple pie filling
sugar and cinnamon, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:


Bake pie crust according to directions. In saucepan, heat apples, add cinnamon and sugar to taste. Cook until heated all the way through. Put in pie crust and sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately.

That recipe is MY kind of fast-and-easy apple pie, I love apple pie for the filling anyway and not the crust.
And I found your cooking thread so you can copy this recipe in it and bump it back up where it belongs!  :green:


http://www.intensitysquared.com/index.php/topic,15669.0.html
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Parts on April 13, 2011, 07:30:06 AM
kdkfvn nj  dkjfkn  ld  lkdjfhl  dkjkj lll liifij!!! :lol:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Charlotte Quin on April 14, 2011, 02:39:54 AM
I just made a Socially Awkward Penguin picture :autism:

(http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/7222148/uncomfortable-making-eye-contact-when-talking-to-girl-inadvertently-look-at-cleavage.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=Socially-Awkward-Penguin)

Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on April 14, 2011, 04:01:58 AM
I just made a Socially Awkward Penguin picture :autism:

(http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/7222148/uncomfortable-making-eye-contact-when-talking-to-girl-inadvertently-look-at-cleavage.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=Socially-Awkward-Penguin)




  :plus:  for an endearing new symbol of social awkwardness!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on April 15, 2011, 03:55:58 PM
My first thought was: The penguin has no cleavage. WTF?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: earthboundmisfit on April 15, 2011, 03:56:48 PM


It should say ONPURPOSELY look at cleavage
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on April 15, 2011, 03:57:31 PM
I'm a spazz. :dunno:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on April 15, 2011, 05:01:54 PM
This site should word filter "check" to "czech".
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on April 19, 2011, 10:15:15 PM
Some asshole Christians vandalised this piece of art the other day.  It's called 'Piss Christ'.

(http://www.c4gallery.com/artist/database/andres-serrano/serrano-andres-piss-christ-1987.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on April 21, 2011, 03:17:27 PM
I just made a Socially Awkward Penguin picture :autism:

(http://images1.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/7222148/uncomfortable-making-eye-contact-when-talking-to-girl-inadvertently-look-at-cleavage.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=Socially-Awkward-Penguin)



I can't see the penguin anymore.  ???
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on April 23, 2011, 08:18:52 PM
Squiddy should change his screen name to Pop Tart, and change his avatar to a picture of Lady GaGa. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Al Swearegen on April 23, 2011, 08:24:30 PM
(http://chzfailafterdark.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/why-are-you-talking-about-my-grammar-shes-fine.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on April 23, 2011, 08:46:42 PM
I'm a spazz. :dunno:

And a Moomintroll! :toporly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on April 23, 2011, 08:52:59 PM
Some asshole Christians vandalised this piece of art the other day.  It's called 'Piss Christ'.
Piss Christ has the power of resurrection.

Quote
For the record, a 1997 print of the same photo was destroyed by two teens in the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia. The artist, who is a Catholic himself, is clearly capable of simply reprinting his work here, so it seems like all these activists are doing is creating more notoriety and publicity for the image they are trying so desperately to destroy.

http://unicornbooty.com/2011/04/piss-christ-vandalized-museum-guards-assaulted/

Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on April 23, 2011, 08:57:01 PM
Haha, in 1993 or 1994 some friends and I vandalized a house belonging to Jehova's Witnesses. Suits them hypocrits right.  :angel:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on April 24, 2011, 02:09:26 AM
Some asshole Christians vandalised this piece of art the other day.  It's called 'Piss Christ'.
Piss Christ has the power of resurrection.

Quote
For the record, a 1997 print of the same photo was destroyed by two teens in the National Gallery of Victoria in Australia. The artist, who is a Catholic himself, is clearly capable of simply reprinting his work here, so it seems like all these activists are doing is creating more notoriety and publicity for the image they are trying so desperately to destroy.

http://unicornbooty.com/2011/04/piss-christ-vandalized-museum-guards-assaulted/



Awesome   8)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on April 24, 2011, 12:28:26 PM
I'm a spazz. :dunno:

And a Moomintroll! :toporly:

I can't find that in the DSM. .-\
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on April 24, 2011, 12:54:23 PM
Optical Illusion



(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/optical-illusions-28.jpg?t=1303669803)
>
i find this one seems to move but only sometimes




this one is quite good
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/optical-illusions-27.jpg?t=1303669803)
>



and this
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/jokes%202/optical-illusions-25.jpg?t=1303669803)








Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on April 24, 2011, 08:46:56 PM
A question on Yahoo Answers: I want to write an opera, but I can't write music. Would it be ok for me to use some of Mozart's music?

lolwut
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 24, 2011, 08:50:33 PM
A question on Yahoo Answers: I want to write an opera, but I can't write music. Would it be ok for me to use some of Mozart's music?

lolwut

Sure.  Just bring him into your lawyer's office to sign the paperwork.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on April 26, 2011, 01:13:53 AM
I am home alone.

Past 18 days, that only happened for three hours.

Now I am home alone.

Four days of school, then holidays come up. A week for the oldest, two weeks for the youngest.  :GA:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on April 26, 2011, 07:18:50 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen (and I do use that term loosely) of Intensity Squared, I present for your edifiction, a Victorian computer.

(http://mthruf.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/job-fails-i-dont-always-work-from-home-but-when-i-do-its-awesome.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on April 26, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
Steampunk is  :viking:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on April 30, 2011, 06:28:00 AM
PSP's announcement for the night: "Brains! I am going to be a zombie so I can get some BRAINS!"
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on May 06, 2011, 05:19:04 AM
MsY was in my dream last night.  :-\
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Enos on May 06, 2011, 12:25:22 PM
What is the very first thread on this site? I am curious.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on May 06, 2011, 01:40:13 PM
What is the very first thread on this site? I am curious.

This (http://www.intensitysquared.com/index.php/topic,2) is the oldest thread I could find, looking at the thread ID. Apparently, thread 1 doesn't exist anymore (or I don't have permission to view it).
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: eris on May 06, 2011, 04:50:15 PM
I decided to keep one of the kittens

I fell in love
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on May 06, 2011, 04:51:57 PM
What is the very first thread on this site? I am curious.

This (http://www.intensitysquared.com/index.php/topic,2) is the oldest thread I could find, looking at the thread ID. Apparently, thread 1 doesn't exist anymore (or I don't have permission to view it).

I don't think it exists anymore. My guess is that it was a test.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 12, 2011, 01:38:26 AM
I decided to keep one of the kittens

I fell in love

 Awww, which one?  And are you going to post some new pics for us to adore?  :heart:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Tigger_the_Wing on May 12, 2011, 03:29:03 AM
I decided to keep one of the kittens

I fell in love

 Awww, which one?  And are you going to post some new pics for us to adore?  :heart:

Seconded! :heart:  Kitten!! (http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/Tig_the_Wing/Smilies/CatSmiley8.gif)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on May 12, 2011, 07:59:31 AM
I decided to keep one of the kittens

I fell in love

 Awww, which one?  And are you going to post some new pics for us to adore?  :heart:

Seconded! :heart:  Kitten!! (http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo146/Tig_the_Wing/Smilies/CatSmiley8.gif)

Greetings, Tigger_the_Wing.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Parts on May 12, 2011, 10:56:06 AM
i am addicted to playing solitaire - the forty thieves version

i just keep playing and i cant stop
I used to do that with Spider Solitaire, now I waste hours playing one game of chess after another.

I'm in the spider stage now.

Have to play it before I can sleep. Very obsessive.

I just can't get into any games, except Chinese checkers. I have some sort of mental block about learning rules.   :dunno:
Spider solitaire is easy to figure out. 4 suits is hard as all get out though.

I have never won that on 4 suits the most I ever got was one deck done
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: lutra on May 12, 2011, 06:56:24 PM
It's nearly 3 o'clock in the morning here and although I perfectly well know where my bed is.. I..
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 14, 2011, 07:09:45 PM
For the Big Boom Likers on the sight:

(http://media.nola.com/environment/photo/9579194-large.jpg)

An explosion lights up the night sky as the the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers blows an 11,000-foot hole in the Birds Point levee in Mississippi County, Mo. on May 2.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: lutra on May 15, 2011, 05:35:08 AM
I've seen this clip lots of times (posted it on Zomg and WP too) but must say it still cracks me up even now..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOFy8QkNWWs&feature=related
(Attenborough walking away, to say, pissed off at the end.. :LOL: )
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 15, 2011, 06:19:21 PM
I managed to find a family portrait of couldbecousin taken when they visited California.  As usual, the shy one is hiding in the third row.

(http://www.fpclub.org/images/weebles2.jpg)

And here she is again, with her cousins and her dog.

(http://s3.hubimg.com/u/682394_f248.jpg)

And here are some of her early British ancestors.

(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/684447_f260.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 15, 2011, 06:23:39 PM
I managed to find a family portrait of couldbecousin taken when they visited California.  As usual, the shy one is hiding in the third row.

(http://www.fpclub.org/images/weebles2.jpg)


    :plus:  for a wonderful find!  Yes, there we all are, naturally there was lots of food later!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on May 15, 2011, 06:25:15 PM
I didn't know you all belonged to the Mickey Mouse Club  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 15, 2011, 06:25:42 PM
 Love the other pictures too, I am now imagining my British Weeble ancestors gathered in a tiny Stonehenge!  :heart:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 15, 2011, 06:27:12 PM
I didn't know you all belonged to the Mickey Mouse Club  :2thumbsup:

 Weebles are wholesome by nature!  We enjoy family-friendly shows!  :angel:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 16, 2011, 05:12:43 PM
(http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/funny-dog-pictures-good-afternoon-were-your-barbarian-horde-care-to-join-us-in-a-bit-of-pillage.jpg)

are  :viking:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 16, 2011, 05:27:31 PM
Lady Weeble and Queen Victoria share some Court gossip.

(http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/funny-dog-pictures-a-lubbly-dai-for-a-garden-party1.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 17, 2011, 05:11:09 PM
This is one of the cruise ships that sails from New Orleans.  Normally you can see only the upper decks from the land side of the levee. 

(http://media.nola.com/photogallery/photo/9586873-standard.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Parts on May 17, 2011, 05:17:57 PM
Here's a nice ass as I could not find the nice ass thread

(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2010/3/5/52%20Very%20Nice%20Ass_thumb.jpg)
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 17, 2011, 05:21:17 PM
This is one of the cruise ships that sails from New Orleans.  Normally you can see only the upper decks from the land side of the levee. 

(http://media.nola.com/photogallery/photo/9586873-standard.jpg)


 It almost looks as if the cars, trucks, train and ship are all on the road togther!   :2thumbsup:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 17, 2011, 05:23:08 PM
That's the streetcar line that runs along the Mississippi River.  They're red.  The ones on Canal Street and St. Charles Ave. are a dark olive green. 

The people are standing on the levee.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 17, 2011, 07:37:18 PM
I realize that I live in a city that Hollywood or a novelist could not invent.  The authorities shot a 10 foot alligator about 5 miles from where I live.  It was evidently driven out of its normal habitat by the flooding.  Here are some pictures.

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2011/05/9584915-standard.jpg)

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2011/05/9584907-standard.jpg)

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2011/05/9584908-standard.jpg)

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Post by: midlifeaspie on May 17, 2011, 08:01:34 PM
They took some pretty pictures before blowing its head off.
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Post by: Parts on May 17, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
They took a ten footer out of the drainage ditch that ran next to my high school the week before classes started my senior year
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 17, 2011, 09:30:29 PM
They took some pretty pictures before blowing its head off.

Actually, it was a very small hole from the other shots that I chose not to post.  It's a shame.  The photographs made him seem like a king of the swamp.

Because it's a wild alligator, its meat can't be sold on the open market.  I've had alligator sausage and its awfully good.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 18, 2011, 06:51:57 AM
  I love the photos of the alligator's EYE.  I also covet the satiny blue shorts worn by the big guy loading the gator into the truck.   :checkout:
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Post by: midlifeaspie on May 18, 2011, 09:00:10 AM
  I love the photos of the alligator's EYE.  I also covet the satiny blue shorts worn by the big guy loading the gator into the truck.   :checkout:

They went especially well with the ankle booties
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Post by: RageBeoulve on May 18, 2011, 09:01:25 AM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on May 18, 2011, 09:01:52 AM
  I love the photos of the alligator's EYE.  I also covet the satiny blue shorts worn by the big guy loading the gator into the truck.   :checkout:

They went especially well with the ankle booties

 Yes, those little boots are sassy!  Now I feel like raiding the mall and buying tons of cute new shoes!   :cheer:
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Post by: RageBeoulve on May 18, 2011, 09:04:16 AM
Bangstick.

(http://cdn.lightgalleries.net/4bd5ec032dfe9/images/GATOR017-2.jpg)


Ammo.

(http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10674&stc=1&d=1121194884)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 18, 2011, 04:05:51 PM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?

If by bang stick you mean a gun, yes.  I'm not sure if it was a rifle or pistol or whether it was the Sheriff's deputies, the levee board police or an wild game guy.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on May 18, 2011, 04:42:25 PM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?

If by bang stick you mean a gun, yes.  I'm not sure if it was a rifle or pistol or whether it was the Sheriff's deputies, the levee board police or an wild game guy.

A picture of a bangstick is above.  Basically part of a gun on the end of a pole.  When the end strikes an object the bullet is fired into said object.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 18, 2011, 06:49:44 PM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?

If by bang stick you mean a gun, yes.  I'm not sure if it was a rifle or pistol or whether it was the Sheriff's deputies, the levee board police or an wild game guy.

A picture of a bangstick is above.  Basically part of a gun on the end of a pole.  When the end strikes an object the bullet is fired into said object.

I went back and looked at the other pictures.  Evidently the guy in the blue shorts shot him because there is a picture of him holding a rifle.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: earthboundmisfit on May 18, 2011, 08:32:04 PM


(http://www.demotivationalposters.org/image/demotivational-poster/0905/this-is-my-boomstick-demotivational-poster-1242598575.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on May 19, 2011, 07:14:59 AM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?

If by bang stick you mean a gun, yes.  I'm not sure if it was a rifle or pistol or whether it was the Sheriff's deputies, the levee board police or an wild game guy.

A picture of a bangstick is above.  Basically part of a gun on the end of a pole.  When the end strikes an object the bullet is fired into said object.

Why use one? The point of a gun is that the user doesn't have to be that close to the target when it's fired. A bangstick is a slightly more dangerous spear.
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Post by: odeon on May 19, 2011, 12:40:48 PM
I love factual and informative product images.

(http://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shotgun_can-bottle-opener.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on May 19, 2011, 01:29:33 PM
Wonder  if they used a bang stick to bag that gator?

If by bang stick you mean a gun, yes.  I'm not sure if it was a rifle or pistol or whether it was the Sheriff's deputies, the levee board police or an wild game guy.

A picture of a bangstick is above.  Basically part of a gun on the end of a pole.  When the end strikes an object the bullet is fired into said object.

Why use one? The point of a gun is that the user doesn't have to be that close to the target when it's fired. A bangstick is a slightly more dangerous spear.

I think because it will fire underwater and having the animal in contact with the muzzle means little or no water to slow down the bullet?

I have only seen them used on sharks.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 24, 2011, 07:38:06 PM
I hate to post this hint in May, but it might be handy come winter.  Don't know if it works since snow and ice aren't common in New Orleans.

We have terrible winters up here in Maine, and for years I have used Dawn dish detergent (1 Tbsp.) in a pot of very warm water (not hot) and poured it outside onto ANY wood deck or steps. It WILL prevent ice from forming. I know it sounds sketchy, but try it, you will not believe it.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on May 25, 2011, 06:24:11 AM
My work mobile is incredibly flimsy. I don't think it will last a year.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 25, 2011, 12:51:14 PM
I know there is a whole world of these fantastic cars (usually with mannequin arms, tea cups, dinosaurs, etc. glued on) out there, but this one reminds me of Mad Max meets Lord of the Rings.  I just love it.

(http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c969953ef014e88a97d20970d-500wi)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 30, 2011, 11:51:12 AM
Okay, Hyke has the inside track because she's Dutch, Squidette might want to go, Weeble might not find another Weeble, Soph is a pair, anyone else?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1)
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Post by: Semicolon on May 30, 2011, 12:31:52 PM
Okay, Hyke has the inside track because she's Dutch, Squidette might want to go, Weeble might not find another Weeble, Soph is a pair, anyone else?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1)

Quote
Others, however, wondered how seaworthy it was. “It’s not very nautical; it’s top heavy,” said Bas Keyzer, 46, sipping a beer in Linda van Kooten’s Upside-Down Cafe. “But it certainly looks like the ark.”

Apparently, the Dutch have very long lives.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on May 30, 2011, 02:41:16 PM
They should fill it with animals - would be a bloodbath.
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Post by: Scrapheap on May 30, 2011, 02:56:47 PM
Here's a turbine Beechcraft Mentor trainer for sale.

(http://www.controller.com/images/Controller/fullsize/89596593.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on May 30, 2011, 06:09:47 PM
Okay, Hyke has the inside track because she's Dutch, Squidette might want to go, Weeble might not find another Weeble, Soph is a pair, anyone else?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1)

Quote
Others, however, wondered how seaworthy it was. “It’s not very nautical; it’s top heavy,” said Bas Keyzer, 46, sipping a beer in Linda van Kooten’s Upside-Down Cafe. “But it certainly looks like the ark.”

Apparently, the Dutch have very long lives.

I remember reading a newspaper in Europe back in 1976.  There was an advert for an English retirement village with 99 year leases.  My first thought was, "And Hitler thought he could beat these people?"  Yes I know 99 year leases are common and can be re-sold, but it just struck me as hilarious.
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Post by: 'andersom' on May 31, 2011, 01:35:17 AM
They should fill it with animals - would be a bloodbath.

It's a petty you can't understand Dutch. The reasonings of this Huibers are excruciating. He sneakily mixes evolutionism with creationism, and makes even less sense than anyone else on this subject.

May go delving for material about this again. Have posted about it before. Keeps being funny.


He has door to door spammed the whole country here. Scary to see happy flappy evangelism take over this country. I prefer good old Calvinism all the time.  :laugh:


And yes Queen Vic, me having the inside track is right. I have seen the 1:2 scale model from a distance.  :asthing:  Felt no need to come closer and pay for a visit inside.

Kids have been inside, because of some parents thinking that was important. Both came home laughing their arses off. The epic logic fail was clear to a 7 and 10 year old. I'm such a proud parent.  :green:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 06, 2011, 09:33:23 PM
For the Do-It-Yourself Viking.  A macrame Viking helmet.

(http://blstb.msn.com/i/5B/DF2984609C4DA5889284CEC74E6D6.jpg)

 :viking:
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Post by: odeon on June 07, 2011, 02:58:30 PM
That is fairly disgusting.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on June 07, 2011, 07:50:57 PM
That is fairly disgusting.

Agreed.  Hot pink would be a better fashion statement.
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Post by: P7PSP on June 07, 2011, 07:53:34 PM
Okay, Hyke has the inside track because she's Dutch, Squidette might want to go, Weeble might not find another Weeble, Soph is a pair, anyone else?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/world/europe/30ark.html?_r=1)
That is a cool project.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on June 15, 2011, 04:16:44 PM
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc445/hetiswat/visitor.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Genesis on June 15, 2011, 09:48:03 PM
Where the Fuck is that Screw for my God Damn Bike!?!?!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on June 15, 2011, 09:49:35 PM
Where the Fuck is that Screw for my God Damn Bike!?!?!

A lot of members here need a screw. :vibe:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on June 15, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
For the minimalist bride.

(http://weddingunveils.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Funny_Wedding_Pics_206.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Genesis on June 15, 2011, 10:02:29 PM
Lets go  :tickle: ! :finger:
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Post by: Semicolon on June 15, 2011, 10:10:31 PM
Lets go  :tickle: ! :finger:

No.

You're not a good troll.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Genesis on June 15, 2011, 10:18:43 PM
Damn it!!!!!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on June 16, 2011, 06:44:41 AM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on June 16, 2011, 06:45:57 AM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.

  :indeed:  He was ignorant, arrogant, and a total pain in the ass!
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Post by: lutra on June 17, 2011, 01:39:48 PM
When I rode (on my bike) back from the town centre a car did 'beep beep' and the driver waved at me. :santa: Well, I lifted my hand to say hi too but thought who the fart is that. Just before I got home I noticed the same car in the neighbourhood and.. it turned out to be the neighbours of nr. 4. They're always very friendly. (pof, what a thrilling story)
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Post by: odeon on June 17, 2011, 01:41:29 PM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.

  :indeed:  He was ignorant, arrogant, and a total pain in the ass!

Maybe he died.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 17, 2011, 06:02:44 PM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.

  :indeed:  He was ignorant, arrogant, and a total pain in the ass!

Maybe he died.

His hemorrhoids swoll up and stopped the blood flowing to his brain?
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Post by: odeon on June 18, 2011, 02:35:03 AM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.

  :indeed:  He was ignorant, arrogant, and a total pain in the ass!

Maybe he died.

His hemorrhoids swoll up and stopped the blood flowing to his brain?

Sounds plausible. He always had something up his arse to behave like that.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on June 18, 2011, 07:37:23 AM
When I rode (on my bike) back from the town centre a car did 'beep beep' and the driver waved at me. :santa: Well, I lifted my hand to say hi too but thought who the fart is that. Just before I got home I noticed the same car in the neighbourhood and.. it turned out to be the neighbours of nr. 4. They're always very friendly. (pof, what a thrilling story)

 Friendly neighbors are nice to have.  I don't know any of my neighbors except for the four other people in my building.  :chin:
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Post by: Semicolon on June 18, 2011, 10:37:33 PM
Damn it!!!!!

You have to do something truly caddish to be a good troll. General Razorbeard claimed that the Nordic race is racially superior to other races, and he ranted about it in irrelevant threads, started rigged polls and spammed the forum to get his point across.

  :indeed:  He was ignorant, arrogant, and a total pain in the ass!

Maybe he died.

His hemorrhoids swoll up and stopped the blood flowing to his brain?

Sounds plausible. He always had something up his arse to behave like that.

:indeed: Soleiyu's :penis:.
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Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on June 29, 2011, 08:40:28 PM
I accidentally hit myself in the face with the Well-Tempered Clavier. The sheet music by Bach, that is, not an in-tune keyboard instrument. My keyboard instrument is not in tune.

Also, it's his 30th birthday today.
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Post by: skyblue1 on June 29, 2011, 08:43:31 PM
I accidentally hit myself in the face with the Well-Tempered Clavier. The sheet music by Bach, that is, not an in-tune keyboard instrument. My keyboard instrument is not in tune.

Also, it's his 30th birthday today.
paper cut?
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Post by: lutra on July 01, 2011, 04:34:17 PM
'Get your motor running.. head out on the highway'....'Looking for adventure.. and whatever comes our way'

Um, surry.. but I'm watching 'Easy rider' on TV atm.. but can't decide.. is it a stupid movie or does it have some significance 'under' it? Well, don't think it's a good movie particularly but it has some lure and strange vibe about it.
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Post by: skyblue1 on July 01, 2011, 04:37:58 PM
'Get your motor running.. head out on the highway'....'Looking for adventure.. and whatever comes our way'

Um, surry.. but I'm watching 'Easy rider' on TV atm.. but can't decide.. is it a stupid movie or does it have some significance 'under' it? Well, don't think it's a good movie particularly but it has some lure and strange vibe about it.
it is over 40 years old and was very low budget. I enjoyed watching , quite funny in places
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 01, 2011, 04:43:15 PM
'Get your motor running.. head out on the highway'....'Looking for adventure.. and whatever comes our way'

Um, surry.. but I'm watching 'Easy rider' on TV atm.. but can't decide.. is it a stupid movie or does it have some significance 'under' it? Well, don't think it's a good movie particularly but it has some lure and strange vibe about it.
it is over 40 years old and was very low budget. I enjoyed watching , quite funny in places

 Something tells me Easy Rider  is best watched when one is in a certain state of mind.    :baked:
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Post by: skyblue1 on July 01, 2011, 04:54:48 PM
'Get your motor running.. head out on the highway'....'Looking for adventure.. and whatever comes our way'

Um, surry.. but I'm watching 'Easy rider' on TV atm.. but can't decide.. is it a stupid movie or does it have some significance 'under' it? Well, don't think it's a good movie particularly but it has some lure and strange vibe about it.
it is over 40 years old and was very low budget. I enjoyed watching , quite funny in places

 Something tells me Easy Rider  is best watched when one is in a certain state of mind.    :baked:
that would help
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 02, 2011, 08:35:22 PM
Why can't we all get along?

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=D85yrIgA4Nk&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=D85yrIgA4Nk&feature=player_embedded)
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Post by: El on July 03, 2011, 01:25:27 PM
i was walking through the shopping centre and a pantomime horse came over to me and gave me a key ring

???????????????????????????????????????????

freaked me out :screwy:
What shopping center and where?  (I might be able to explain why this happened)
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Post by: renaeden on July 04, 2011, 04:52:15 AM
^This guy came over when I was sitting with a friend talking and gave us both keyrings. Turns out he was deaf and mute and wanted money. So i gave him some. So did my friend.

But I wonder, wouldn't he be on disability payments as well? I shouldn't really be giving money to anybody.
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Post by: El on July 04, 2011, 07:59:00 AM
^This guy came over when I was sitting with a friend talking and gave us both keyrings. Turns out he was deaf and mute and wanted money. So i gave him some. So did my friend.

But I wonder, wouldn't he be on disability payments as well? I shouldn't really be giving money to anybody.
Or maybe you got grifted by Holden Caulfield.   :laugh:
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Post by: Parts on July 04, 2011, 11:21:32 AM
AA BB CC DD FF ??
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 04, 2011, 12:24:27 PM
AA BB CC DD FF ??

 You can't fool me, those are   :bra:   sizes!
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 05, 2011, 08:06:38 PM
Just wanted to let you know how today went in getting the Princess Royal into college.  (Remember she functions on about the 9 - 12 year old level, but I'd like her to experience some of it, mainly auditing a class.)


1) Go to the Delgado Jefferson Campus (by our house)

2) "We only offer technical courses and don't have GED classes.  You have to go to the main campus for that."

3) Drive to Delgado.

4) Ask at the Administration Building where Admissions is.

5) Drive back around to Navarre and the WYES area and go to the old Voc-Tech building there.

6) Go to Admissions.

7) See the sign that says Go to the Answer Center first.

8) Back track to the Answer Center.

9) See a long line of people waiting to get on computers.

10) Explain to the person at the front desk that we can't use the computer to request admission because she's a non-traditional student.

11) She thinks we need to see a Disability Counselor.

12) She walks us to the Disability Counselor.

13) The Disability Counselor agrees that El is a non-traditional student and should go to the Development Office, down the hall, across the breezeway and down another hall.

14) Walk to the Development Office

15) Speak to a worker there who tell us,  wait for it................  It's coming..............

















All the Princess Royal needs to do is show up before 9 a.m. on July 29 to enroll in a development course for 7 weeks, 6 hours a week.  FREE OF CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persistence does pay off.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on July 06, 2011, 01:20:41 PM
Just wanted to let you know how today went in getting the Princess Royal into college.  (Remember she functions on about the 9 - 12 year old level, but I'd like her to experience some of it, mainly auditing a class.)


1) Go to the Delgado Jefferson Campus (by our house)

2) "We only offer technical courses and don't have GED classes.  You have to go to the main campus for that."

3) Drive to Delgado.

4) Ask at the Administration Building where Admissions is.

5) Drive back around to Navarre and the WYES area and go to the old Voc-Tech building there.

6) Go to Admissions.

7) See the sign that says Go to the Answer Center first.

8) Back track to the Answer Center.

9) See a long line of people waiting to get on computers.

10) Explain to the person at the front desk that we can't use the computer to request admission because she's a non-traditional student.

11) She thinks we need to see a Disability Counselor.

12) She walks us to the Disability Counselor.

13) The Disability Counselor agrees that El is a non-traditional student and should go to the Development Office, down the hall, across the breezeway and down another hall.

14) Walk to the Development Office

15) Speak to a worker there who tell us,  wait for it................  It's coming..............

















All the Princess Royal needs to do is show up before 9 a.m. on July 29 to enroll in a development course for 7 weeks, 6 hours a week.  FREE OF CHARGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Persistence does pay off.


Well done My Queen.

 :plus:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 08, 2011, 06:53:50 PM
Pardon me while I drool and tip my hat to the driver. 

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/07/10/automobiles/COLL-1/COLL-1-articleLarge.jpg (http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/07/10/automobiles/COLL-1/COLL-1-articleLarge.jpg)

WHEN Margaret Dunning was 10 years old, she lost control while driving the family’s Overland touring car and careered into a barn, fracturing several boards.

“I hit it, and it didn’t move,” Ms. Dunning, who turned 101 last month, said.

“That car had a mind of its own,” she said. “And I’m not a very tall person, so I had trouble getting onto the brakes with enough power to hold that engine down. It just got away from me.”

Soon enough, though, she was back at it, rumbling around the back roads of Redford Township, just west of Detroit, where her family owned a sprawling dairy and potato farm. By then she had already been driving for two years.

Before the barn incident, Ms. Dunning’s father had often let his young daughter steer while he operated the other controls. One day he let her do it all, but not without a stern lecture.

“Do you know what you’re controlling here?” she recalled him asking. “Do you know the power that you’re controlling?”

“He explained to me how, for some jobs, it was better to use multiple horses,” she said. “But the minute you lose control, you’ve got wild horses to deal with.

“And that’s how he taught me about horsepower,” Ms. Dunning added. “And it stuck with me.”

After that, Ms. Dunning, an only child, drove everything on the farm that was drivable, she said, including a Maxwell truck and eventually, tractors.

When she was 12 her father died, and his Model T Ford became hers.

Once her politically connected mother, who had arthritic feet and could not drive cars, finagled a driver’s license for the 12-year-old Margaret, she drove her mother everywhere. Her mother drove the farm’s four teams of horses.

“If you had just a little knowledge and some baling wire and bob pins, you could keep the thing going,” she said of the Model T. “It was the little car that made America.”

She cherished her time in the car alone, reaching into the wind for roadside stalks of fragrant sweet clover. “I’d see a few friends or race past a blind pig,” she said, using the euphemism for Prohibition-era drinking establishments. “Before I could get home, people would be calling saying, ‘I think I just saw Margaret, with quite a dust pile behind her.’ ”

In those days there was something else in the air: the excitement spawned by a burgeoning auto industry. Henry Ford not only led that wave, but to the Dunnings he was a friend and neighbor who lived minutes away.

“Dad would come in and say, ‘Well, Henry’s outside and I’ve asked him to stay for dinner,’ ” she said. “Mom had made huckleberry pie and offered Henry some.

“He said that was his favorite pie — I think he was being polite, but he was marvelous just like that.”

She added, “He always wore a hat with a sizable brim and a black band, and he’d push it off his face when he talked to you, and looked you right in the eye.”

Ms. Dunning, who never married, attended a private high school in Wellesley, Mass., before enrolling at the University of Michigan, intending to study business.

“When I was little, Mom asked me what I thought I wanted to do for a living,” she said. “I told her ‘to buy and sell.’ I think that surprised her.”

She dropped out of college during the Depression to help at her mother’s real estate business and later had successful turns in banking and retail.

All along she supported her beloved town of Plymouth, where she has lived in the same home since she was 13. In the 1940s she and her mother donated property to establish what is now the Dunning-Hough Library. She has also donated more than $1 million to the Plymouth Historical Museum.

Her love affair with vehicles never waned. She drove a truck as a Red Cross volunteer and has owned a parade of classic and antique cars. At her home, she also keeps a 1931 Ford Model A, a 1966 Cadillac DeVille that she often drives to car meets, a 1975 Cadillac Eldorado convertible and her everyday car, a 2003 DeVille. A battered Model T steering wheel is her garage doorstop.

But her real love is a cream-color 1930 Packard 740 roadster, which she has owned since 1949. She plans to show the Packard at the Concours d’Élégance of America in Plymouth on July 31 .

I saw a for-sale picture and I was a goner right then and there,” Ms. Dunning said. “The guy said his wife had told him they had to get a closed car if they were going to have children. It was raining that day in Detroit when it came in, I remember it well. It sat in a carrier all by itself.”

Ms. Dunning cannot recall how much she paid for the Packard, and said it was unclear how many miles were on its in-line 8-cylinder engine. The Packard had not exactly been pampered, she said, before it was fully restored by a friend.

“It had been through the boot camp at some Army places during the Second World War,” she explained. “In those days soldiers wanted something to drive from camp to their new city, and they loaded them with other soldiers and ran the dickens out of them.”

Since it was restored, the Packard has mostly been a show car, although Ms. Dunning used to drive it more often than the three or four times a year that she takes it out now. “It’s always been a car that I’ve kept separate from other cars,” she said, adding that she has owned other Packards.

“They’re just made out of such fine material,” she said. “I love the engineering that went into it. There’s just a lot of very, very fine workmanship.”

Packard, an upscale brand produced from 1899 to 1958, ushered in several innovative designs, including the modern steering wheel. Ms. Dunning’s roadster was built in Detroit in an Albert Kahn-designed factory complex, now abandoned, that covered 3.5 million square feet and once employed 40,000 workers. In addition to the luxury vehicles, the factory turned out engines for World War II fighter planes.

Ms. Dunning still changes the oil herself, but mostly relies on a small maintenance team that includes a 90-year-old friend. “His hands are just magic,” she said.

Her car has black fenders and a red leather interior with a cigarette lighter, map light and glove compartments on each side of the dashboard. The windshield pushes outward, and there is a rumble seat and storage compartment in back. The transmission is a 4-speed — manual shift, of course.

All these years Ms. Dunning has kept her Packard’s original key with its elaborate crest. For her recent birthday, some friends duplicated the prized key.

“I was thrilled to death to have another one,” she said. “If I had ever lost the one I had, the locksmith would be out here for a week, and I still would not have that crest,” she said.

Ms. Dunning, who belongs to several car clubs, including the Michigan Region Classic Car Club of America, said the Packard has never given her much trouble, although there were times she had to deal with vapor lock, when the gasoline gets hot and evaporates before making it through the carburetor.

“You wait until the car cools off, restart it and off you go,” she said.

“I’ve never run out of gas with it,” she said with a chuckle. “That’s the famous thing to do with old cars. You’re so busy trying to keep everything else in shape, you forget about the gas.”

She said she was looking forward to the concours because she had not shown the car in years. “And it’s just such a pleasure to revive old memories, people I haven’t seen in such a long time.”

Having experienced the horse-and -buggy and Model T days, Ms. Dunning is amazed by the technology and styling of contemporary cars, she said. She is considering buying another vehicle, but she does not know what yet. “It’s just so much easier to drive now because of power steering and brakes,” she explained.

“With the older cars you have to use what I call arm-strong steering. But cars like the Packard make it all worthwhile. I love that car a great deal. I mean, I honestly do love it.”

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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 09, 2011, 10:19:35 PM
May those who love us, love us.
And those that don't love us,
May G_d turn their hearts.
And if he doesn't turn their hearts
May he turn their ankles
So we'll know them by their limping.
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 23, 2011, 02:19:48 AM
Quote
All-natural & gluten-free options Ships frozen to your doorstep

I don't want frozen Ships on my doorstep. Whether they are gluten free or not. Just don't want those vessels in my garden.
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Post by: odeon on September 25, 2011, 12:13:04 PM
They wouldn't be in your garden. They would be on your doorstep. :P
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 25, 2011, 03:36:20 PM
They wouldn't be in your garden. They would be on your doorstep. :P

They wouldn't fit completely on my doorstep, so, biggest part would be in my garden, were the path to my door is.
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Post by: odeon on September 27, 2011, 11:45:47 AM
Your neighbours would complain.
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Post by: bodie on September 27, 2011, 03:04:21 PM
I want, I want, I want
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/missteresabrown/155.jpg?t=1317156342)

no, i need one.

Badly.

Looking out on ebay,  but lost out on two cus i wasn't watching
the auction.  gggrrrrrrr
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Post by: lutra on September 27, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
Lucky TV-16-09-10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz8Zc7VjY7w#ws)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 27, 2011, 11:19:02 PM
This is a cats from cbc's town.  It may be slightly upsetting and startling to some, but the cats is definitely fascinating.

http://bcove.me/6kitpgzy (http://bcove.me/6kitpgzy)
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Post by: lutra on September 28, 2011, 04:45:31 PM
Seen this preformed live.. over 20 years ago..
 Waardenberg en de Jong - De Balk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzzcbFqLGQ0#)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 28, 2011, 06:43:35 PM
War Paint and Wedding Paint

(http://weddingunveils.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Funny_Wedding_Pics_44.jpg)
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Post by: eris on September 29, 2011, 01:57:33 AM
I love this new website I've been devoring, it's making so much sense to me.

"The slave has been responsible for egotistically developing the part that he is of the Owner so that it is prepared to accept its destiny. Make an examination of the feelings that would be normal for someone who is occupying the body, mind, heart, and soul of another. Examine them closely. Determine if you can conclude that those are the same feelings as what you are experiencing. If the same, there is another clue that you are slave. This is probably the most powerful and precise clue about your slavery.

 - www.bornslaves.com (http://www.bornslaves.com) "

I love learning about this stuff. Not every website about D/s is about porn and dating. There are a lot of really really good intellectual resources on it.

http://www.the-iron-gate.com/ (http://www.the-iron-gate.com/)
http://www.submissiveguide.com/ (http://www.submissiveguide.com/)
http://www.bornslaves.com (http://www.bornslaves.com)




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Post by: odeon on September 30, 2011, 04:18:55 PM
For some reason I look forward to my morning coffee tomorrow.
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Post by: Osensitive1 on September 30, 2011, 06:05:28 PM
For some reason I look forward to my morning coffee tomorrow.
Weird. Was thinking something similar about an hour ago.
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Post by: odeon on October 01, 2011, 03:13:25 AM
For some reason I look forward to my morning coffee tomorrow.
Weird. Was thinking something similar about an hour ago.

I'm drinking mine, just now.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 01, 2011, 06:01:09 AM
For some reason I look forward to my morning coffee tomorrow.
Weird. Was thinking something similar about an hour ago.

I'm drinking mine, just now.

 I'm drinking mine too, right now!  Coincidence, or conspiracy?   :tinfoil:
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Post by: bodie on October 01, 2011, 06:20:54 AM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 01, 2011, 06:25:05 AM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!

 Bonus points if you are eating scones along with the  :tea:  !
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 01, 2011, 06:27:07 AM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!

 Bonus pounds if you are eating scones along with the  :tea:  !

fixed, to match the nature of the food craving Weeble.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 01, 2011, 06:28:17 AM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!

 Bonus pounds if you are eating scones along with the  :tea:  !

fixed, to match the nature of the food craving Weeble.

 Fortunately the pounds are distributed in a pattern that stabilizes me! :cbc:
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Post by: bodie on October 01, 2011, 06:35:20 AM
No scones, i am dunking 'nice' biscuits though.
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Post by: odeon on October 01, 2011, 07:12:07 AM
For some reason I look forward to my morning coffee tomorrow.
Weird. Was thinking something similar about an hour ago.

I'm drinking mine, just now.

 I'm drinking mine too, right now!  Coincidence, or conspiracy?   :tinfoil:

It's an ADMIN conspiracy. :tinfoil:
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on October 01, 2011, 07:46:33 PM


Driving through Wyoming (or Utah, not 100% sure where I was at the time) last week, I saw an honest to god cattle drive. It was pretty cool.
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Post by: lutra on October 02, 2011, 02:17:03 AM
In a poll with > 30,000 votes the asparagus came out as most popular vegetable in Holland. Followed by green beans and witlof after that. (not sure how objective this is though)
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Post by: lutra on October 06, 2011, 02:55:49 PM
Not sure if this is appropriate now but thought of this commercial earlier.. (oh, and think Steve Jobs changed the world a little too)(more than a little.. )
Think Different - Apple Commercial (1997) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HmFwpfAunM#)
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 06, 2011, 03:01:57 PM
In a poll with > 30,000 votes the asparagus came out as most popular vegetable in Holland. Followed by green beans and witlof after that. (not sure how objective this is though)

What vegetables could people choose from?

I know far more people who are disgusted by asparagus than by witlof. And witlof isn't a favourite fore lots of people either.

I love all three of the mentioned veggies btw.
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Post by: Binty on October 06, 2011, 03:04:41 PM
Asparagus  :sick:
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 06, 2011, 03:06:11 PM
Asparagus  :sick:

Thanks for the facial expression.

At least half of the people I know reacts like that when hearing the word asparagus.
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Post by: lutra on October 06, 2011, 03:06:23 PM
They could choose from 62 different kinds of vegetables IIRC.

(going to search for it and maybe post it here later.. if I can find it)
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 06, 2011, 03:07:43 PM
They could choose from 62 different kinds of vegetables IIRC.

(going to search for it and maybe post it here later.. if I can find it)

Now I wonder at the group of people they asked too.  :orly: :nerdy:
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Post by: Binty on October 06, 2011, 03:12:17 PM
My favourite vegetables are spinach, brussel sprouts, sweetcorn, cauliflower, broccoli, edamame, zucchini, beetroot, lentils and the mighty potato  8)
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on October 06, 2011, 03:14:36 PM


I looooove asparagus.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 06, 2011, 03:16:37 PM
Asparagus, brussel sprouts, gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, onions and sweet corn.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 06, 2011, 03:17:46 PM
Green beans, black beans, snap peas and artichokes
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Post by: Binty on October 06, 2011, 03:18:49 PM
I miss sweet potatoes.  They're not that common here  :(
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Post by: lutra on October 06, 2011, 03:22:02 PM
Not going to link it, (personally I read it my newspaper/AD) but folks could choose from 62 at first and finally 40 made the list.

Here a link to the list.. (with pics of the veggies)(for those on the forum that cannot read *) :LOL:

http://vroegevogels.vara.nl/lekkerste-groenten.883.0.html (http://vroegevogels.vara.nl/lekkerste-groenten.883.0.html)

(* Dutch)
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 06, 2011, 03:23:33 PM
Almost forgot my favorite fall veggie - Pumpkin!

Oh, and GARLIC
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Post by: lutra on October 06, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
Oh, and yeah.. it is a biased poll..
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: midlifeaspie on October 06, 2011, 03:25:14 PM
Not going to link it, (personally I read it my newspaper/AD) but folks could choose from 62 at first and finally 40 made the list.

Here a link to the list.. (with pics of the veggies)(for those on the forum that cannot read *) :LOL:

http://vroegevogels.vara.nl/lekkerste-groenten.883.0.html (http://vroegevogels.vara.nl/lekkerste-groenten.883.0.html)

(* Dutch)

I have no idea what half that shit is.  Can't read Dutch and can't recognize generic root vegetables and flowers.  :(
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 06, 2011, 04:18:05 PM
Sweet potato, greens, onions, garlic, olives, corn on the cob.
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Post by: eris on October 06, 2011, 05:19:56 PM


I looooove asparagus.

asparagus makes pee taste and smell bad. I like it, but wont eat it and ask anyone I am dating to not eat it or they aint gonna pee on me. I mean it makes pee smell really really REALLY bad.

I like brussel sprouts, broccoli and string beans the best I think.
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on October 06, 2011, 05:24:10 PM


I don't pee on anyone on a regular basis, so I eat all the asparagus I like.
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Post by: eris on October 06, 2011, 05:25:56 PM
i get pee in my hair a lot. I wonder if that is good or bad for it ?
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 06, 2011, 06:23:41 PM


I don't pee on anyone on a regular basis, so I eat all the asparagus I like.

 Initially I read this as "I don't pee on a regular basis," and was going to say, OK, whatever works for you ...  :autism:
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Post by: eris on October 06, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
I lost my virginity while listening to Danzig 4

to this day when I hear,

i am a walking
screaming hell
a thing of torture to behold
this vivisection
splits my soul
a thing of torture to behold


I get turned on

Danzig- Brand New God (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2E8YqF7DZk#)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: eris on October 06, 2011, 10:08:12 PM
So, Ive been trolling Omegle for a while now


You can now ask anonymous strangers questions and spy on their responses. Of course my questions are...not charming.

You all should try

www.omegle.com (http://www.omegle.com)
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 07, 2011, 02:18:49 AM
i get pee in my hair a lot. I wonder if that is good or bad for it ?

A link, to make you wonder and wander on the internet about the wonders of urine and your hair (http://www.baldingblog.com/2007/04/30/washing-your-head-in-urine-causes-less-hair-to-fall-out-true-or-false/) :orly:

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Post by: lutra on October 07, 2011, 07:33:23 AM
What are my favourite vegetables, I'm wondering now.

I adore tomatoes. (maybe a fruit but what ever) Definitely in my top 5. Also witlof and endive, I like quite a bit. Spinach, green beans, onion, leek, garlic.. all good. Artichoke hearts extra on a pizza.. lovely. A simple radish sliced on buttered toast.. nice.

Nah, can't make a proper list.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 07, 2011, 09:04:56 AM


I looooove asparagus.

asparagus makes pee taste and smell bad. I like it, but wont eat it and ask anyone I am dating to not eat it or they aint gonna pee on me. I mean it makes pee smell really really REALLY bad.

I like brussel sprouts, broccoli and string beans the best I think.

Only about 50% of the population has the gene that makes that happen.
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Post by: lutra on October 14, 2011, 01:56:15 PM
This early evening I rode (on my bike) back from my supermarket visit when, right in front of me.. about 10 meters/11 yards away from me, I saw 2 young burglars hastily climb out of a kitchen window and run away like mad. I didn't see them carry any nicked stuff with them but the last fucker to jump out of the window had a crowbar/lever thing with him and looked me straight in the face. Although maybe 15/16 y/o, he wasn't that fast as the the first skinny teen, for yeah (and that's not that handy when you have the ambition to become a burglar) he was kinda of fatty. Um, think they got disturbed whilst being inside that house and had to leave in this type of hurry.

Well, for sure I'm not going to phone and mention this to the police.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 15, 2011, 08:39:29 PM
Did an Adam (couldn't be arsed) and didn't try to find the posts on the stolen bridge.  Here's an update.

NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania (AP) — Two brothers have been charged with stealing a western Pennsylvania bridge and selling the 15 1/2 tons of scrap metal for more than $5,000.

Police say 24-year-old Benjamin Arthur Jones and 25-year-old Alexander Williams Jones of New Castle used a blowtorch to break up the bridge in late September or early October. They face felony charges of criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.

Authorities say Alexander Jones told a recycling company employee that he had permission to carve the bridge for scrap and showed the employee cellphone photos of the bridge. The recycling company called police.

The 50-foot (15-meter)-long by 20-foot (6-meter)-wide Covert's Crossing Bridge was in a wooded area about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of Pittsburgh.

The brothers' phone numbers weren't listed, and it's unclear whether they have attorneys.

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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 16, 2011, 08:54:09 PM
I couldn't decide whether to laugh or be grossed out.

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/epic-fail-photos-vegetable-benefit-fail.jpg)
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Post by: lutra on October 19, 2011, 04:21:37 PM
Oinky doinky doinky.. 
Elephant Painting Self Portrait (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNogdpHeuiE#)
Yeah yeah.. a lot is organized and prae-trained but still.. it's the elephant doing the painting there.. plus it comes with doofie music..   :zoinks:
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 19, 2011, 04:23:22 PM
LeapFrog Let's Go to School's Animal Families Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX87tx898wg#noexternalembed-ws)
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Post by: lutra on October 21, 2011, 12:03:08 PM
Ape With AK-47 (Gun) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ZxC0qVHio#)

 :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
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Post by: eris on October 21, 2011, 05:57:23 PM
It was a year ago today that I joined intensitysquared

and the IQ that I lost in the process was replaced by friendship and the ability to laugh at myself better

thanks guys.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 21, 2011, 06:00:37 PM
It was a year ago today that I joined intensitysquared

and the IQ that I lost in the process was replaced by friendship and the ability to laugh at myself better

thanks guys.

 A year already?  It's been a pleasure.  :hug:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 21, 2011, 06:55:43 PM
It was a year ago today that I joined intensitysquared

and the IQ that I lost in the process was replaced by friendship and the ability to laugh at myself better

thanks guys.


 :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake:
Happy Joining Day to you,
Happy Joining Day to you,
Happy Joining Day Dear Eris,
Happy Joining Day to You.

And many mooooooooorrrrrrrrrre.

Lean over for your obligatory spank from all the guys.   :poopy:
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Post by: eris on October 21, 2011, 06:57:17 PM
:D

thank you, both


:D
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Post by: Trigger 11 on October 21, 2011, 07:01:35 PM
Wait! We can spank and get spanked? Sign me up!!!
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 21, 2011, 07:02:10 PM
Only on your Joining Day.
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Post by: eris on October 21, 2011, 07:02:32 PM
Wait! We can spank and get spanked? Sign me up!!!

according to your profile, you signed up over 3 years ago :P
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Trigger 11 on October 21, 2011, 07:06:06 PM
Wait! We can spank and get spanked? Sign me up!!!

according to your profile, you signed up over 3 years ago :P

I know! I just had my third anniversary. But nobody told me could get spankings or spank others. Well, Eclair used to, but that was different and she doesn't talk to me anymore.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: eris on October 21, 2011, 07:09:02 PM
Remind me when your next anniversary is and I'll give you a spanking

but I warn you, I have a wooden paddle and it fucking hurts.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on October 21, 2011, 07:59:15 PM
That this guy would fit in just fine here.

http://indebtfatshortbadteeth.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/hello-underwear-no-i-didnt-go-to-the-pub/ (http://indebtfatshortbadteeth.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/hello-underwear-no-i-didnt-go-to-the-pub/)
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Post by: eris on October 21, 2011, 08:08:30 PM
That this guy would fit in just fine here.

http://indebtfatshortbadteeth.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/hello-underwear-no-i-didnt-go-to-the-pub/ (http://indebtfatshortbadteeth.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/hello-underwear-no-i-didnt-go-to-the-pub/)

yes, he appears to get all his knowledge of women from porno, so he would fit in here



reminds me of a man that was trying to explain to me that since I am a woman I am automatically able to have multiple orgasms and squirt on command. Because, of course, porn is a very reliable source of information about how women react to sex.

Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on October 21, 2011, 08:16:41 PM
I read some of his other posts and he's quite funny.  I'm putting him on my check every so often list.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Trigger 11 on October 21, 2011, 08:22:28 PM
Dirty girls! Eris We all know about, but Queen? We expect more from Her Majesty!!!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on October 21, 2011, 08:24:17 PM
Dirty girls! Eris We all know about, but Queen? We expect more from Her Majesty!!!

Actually, history has mis-spelled my name.  It's Vicetoria.  Accent on the vice.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on October 22, 2011, 08:56:21 PM
Thanks for all the karma points this week folks.  I'm glad I make so many people a little bit happier. 
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: renaeden on October 22, 2011, 11:41:25 PM
^You made me :lol: .

Speaking of karma I have 1701. Sooo reminded of Star Trek. :)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: skyblue1 on October 24, 2011, 04:48:27 PM
Japan Tsunami debris field making its way to US shores

The March 11th tsunami in Japan created a debris field which is traveling the ocean’s current. The tsunami debris field is on course to hit the US, just as scientists predicted. The debris have turned up in the ocean right where scientist said they would be right now and are on track to hit the Hawaiian Islands first and then onto the West Coast of the US, according to MSNBC.

The tsunami carried millions of tons of debris with it back out into the ocean. Scientists at the International Pacific Research Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have tracked this debris field along with making scientific predictions of the path it will travel. This field of debris threatens small ships and coastlines.

The latest sighting of this floating junk yard was reported by the STS Pallada, a Russian ship that ran into the debris field on its way from Honolulu to Vladivostok. The crew of the Pallada spotted a “surprising number” of floating items right after the ship passed the Midway Islands

What items are in this field of floating junk? The ship first spotted a Japanese fishing boat floating in a mass with other items. They also spotted a “TV, a refrigerator and a couple of other home appliances. “ This debris field the ship went through offered days of spotting “wooden boards, plastic bottles, buoys from fishing nets (small and big ones), an object resembling wash basin, drums, boots, and other wastes. All these objects are floating by the ship." This was recorded by the Pallada’s information and education mate, Natalia Borodina.

The tsunami debris field is due to hit the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, if the projections are correct. First landfall of the floating junk is expected this winter on the Midway Islands. What misses that location will float toward the main Hawaiian Islands, arriving in about two years, then in three years the debris field is due to hit the West Coast of the US.

Reference: MSNBC
.
http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-h...-us-shores (http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-h...-us-shores)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 24, 2011, 04:58:03 PM
Good.  That gives IceQueen and Parts a few years to get ready to get to CA.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: skyblue1 on October 24, 2011, 05:02:08 PM
with any luck, there will be a west coast earthquake with tsunami, that will wash it back to Japan, or even better China.

Of course if it goes to China it will return to the USA in the form of new product.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: skyblue1 on October 31, 2011, 04:50:24 PM


Autism in Another Ape

An extraordinary baby bonobo is a rare case study for autism researchers.

Rambunctious one-year-old Teco, a third-generation captive-born bonobo at the Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, has an ape’s usual fondness for games and grapes. 

But perhaps because of trauma from a difficult birth (his mother was in labor for 60 hours) or a genetic predisposition, Teco is different from his bonobo peers in ways that resemble autism in young children. 

He did not cling to his mother or nurse the way healthy young apes do instinctively, mimicking the aversion to physical contact seen in children with autism.  Teco also tends to fixate on shiny objects and avoids eye contact, and he has trouble coordinating his four limbs. 

A genetic analysis of bonobos, already under way, may shed light on Teco’s condition and offer new perspectives on autism’s genetic roots in humans.

From Great Ape Trust Media Centre

Teco likes technology. The newest member of bonobo language research has been introduced to something quite different from previous generations. Teco, born on June 1 at Great Ape Trust, has shown a keen interest in children's applications on an iPad.

Great Ape Trust scientist, Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh introduced Teco to several iPad apps earlier this month. He not only views the programs but tries to manipulate the programs with his hands. Savage-Rumbaugh, a pioneer of language research with bonobos, said she's never seen such development in a bonobo that young.

Scientists at Great Ape Trust are confident that Teco could play an important role in ape language studies at the Des Moines-based research facility. Teco is the son of Kanzi and Elikya and is a third-generation bonobo to be reared in Great Ape Trust’s hallmark Pan/Homo (Pan paniscus/Homo sapiens) environment, Teco is a portent for the future of ape language research, a 40-year body of work by Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh; her mentor Dr. Duane Rumbaugh and Great Ape Trust Scientific Director, William M. Fields.

Teco had trouble bonding with his mother, who turned him over to an aunt, who reportedly passed the baby on to the human caretakers at the Iowa Great Apes Trust.  That's when they began to notice that he also showed various autism-like symptoms: lack of eye contact, strict adherence to rituals or routines, repetitive behaviors, and an interest in objects rather than in social contact. A blanket, for example, has to be arranged just so or else Teco becomes agitated, says scientific director William Fields. Teco also shows repetitive movements similar to those seen in some children with autism.

"He seemed to be fascinated by parts of objects, like wheels and other things, and he wasn't developing joint attention," Fields adds. "The baby was avoiding eye contact -- it was like it was painful for him.”

In people, differences in eye movements and eye contact are early signs of autism. According to Fields, who has studied the apes for more than a decade, eye contact is even more important to social communication in bonobos than it is in humans.

This month, another group of researchers reported that bonobos have more developed neural circuitry than do chimpanzees in parts of the brain involved in emotion and empathy. These brain regions, such as the amygdala, the hypothalamus and the prefrontal cortex, are also areas that show differences in people with autism. The work provides a kind of mirror image to Teco's story: If the structure of the social brain is similar in humans and bonobos, perhaps it's not so surprising that social abnormalities can look similar in the two species as well.


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Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: eris on October 31, 2011, 05:59:51 PM
I plugged ALL my music into a website ( for many reasons) and here is a neat thing it did for me. This is a map of where it all comes from. Mostly england and the us.  :indeed:


(http://badge.rateyourmusic.com/images/musicmap/eris.png)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 01, 2011, 11:10:28 AM
This was almost as good as finding a Wikipedia article for the Times New Roman font: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttock_cleavage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttock_cleavage)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: skyblue1 on November 01, 2011, 05:00:47 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/monkey.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on November 01, 2011, 06:02:30 PM
Now want a finger monkey.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Zippo on November 01, 2011, 06:13:41 PM
i like em hairy,
no need to shave.
your an ethereal fairy.
lets explore your cave
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on November 02, 2011, 02:24:47 PM
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h186/xian-o/f55dc4c8b9a90ff15225bc02798c4f14.gif)

Animated history of Scientology  :zoinks:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on November 03, 2011, 03:37:11 PM
Couldn't find the "when I saw this I thought of you" thread:

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-reveals-sex-life-deep-sea-squid.html (http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-reveals-sex-life-deep-sea-squid.html)
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Post by: lutra on November 03, 2011, 04:36:25 PM
Just watched Kevin MacDonald's 'life in a day' on BBC2.. ended 5/10 minutes ago. Well, if you can find the over an hour full version of it I hope you'll watch it too some day. Not a waste of time, I'd say.. thinking it's awesome.. (but suit self ofc.)

Um, little preview..
Life in a Day Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT_UmBHMYzg#ws)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: lutra on November 04, 2011, 03:45:38 PM
This afternoon my brother in law Skyped me with the news that they (oldest sister, BIL, their two daughters) are going to move to Canada. His job/project in Abu Dhabi ended a couple of months ago and he found a new job with Jacobs in Calgary. Well, good for him/them.. and also a bit for me.. having a wish to visit Canada for years now. Um (also), are there jobs for woodworkers in that area?
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 04, 2011, 06:15:59 PM
This afternoon my brother in law Skyped me with the news that they (oldest sister, BIL, their two daughters) are going to move to Canada. His job/project in Abu Dhabi ended a couple of months ago and he found a new job with Jacobs in Calgary. Well, good for him/them.. and also a bit for me.. having a wish to visit Canada for years now. Um (also), are there jobs for woodworkers in that area?

Little woodwork like carving or big woodwork like lumber jacks?
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 04, 2011, 08:09:01 PM
Now want a finger monkey.

 Add it to your Christmas list, make sure you are super good so you get it!   :santa:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: lutra on November 05, 2011, 08:21:44 AM
Little woodwork like carving or big woodwork like lumber jacks?

It was more like just expressing a thought there. Visiting them, looking around, enjoying nature, 'sniffing' culture or just spending vacation time together is pretty cool for starters.. but to answer you question..

It's somewhere in between those, I suppose. Was thinking more in the line of making chairs, tables, garden furniture, deckings, log cabins, you name it. Making things out of good quality wood that yeah, look good too.

That vacation wouldn't be due to Spring '12 though. Dunno, later coming year?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on November 05, 2011, 09:51:03 AM
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu3cu0eVpN1r0wqrdo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: renaeden on November 07, 2011, 11:12:18 PM
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
- read somewhere on the net.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on November 08, 2011, 04:02:25 PM
Right now I'd like some more bandwidth.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on November 08, 2011, 05:34:26 PM
Right now I'd like some more bandwidth.

Can't you just have the band members spread out more?
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 08, 2011, 09:38:05 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/cluck.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Osensitive1 on November 08, 2011, 10:24:10 PM
:laugh:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: renaeden on November 08, 2011, 11:22:33 PM
Ha, the look on the chook's face!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on November 09, 2011, 12:32:38 PM
Right now I'd like some more bandwidth.

Can't you just have the band members spread out more?

They are eating as much as they can. :P
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Post by: eris on November 09, 2011, 12:41:14 PM
I used to go to this club all the time when I was a kid !!!

Club Octane. :) It's an all ages club out here in the southern suburbs with me, and only 10 minutes away from where I went to high school.

I used to go here EVERY weekend and see bad punk bands play. The place is tiny ~ !!! OMG, maybe a hundred or 2 people can fit there ? Thats it

And Holy shit, look what I found on youtube. The Devil Wears Prada playing there in 06....goddamn.

This is a long ass time ago, before they were famous. Half of them are only 16 - 17 years old... And they SUCK, Jeremy sounds fucking horrible. . So, I'm sure that is why they played at club Octane.

I still wish I was there. It's just funny to see my obsession playing on the same stage I used to jump off of :D

The Devil Wears Prada - HTML Rulez d00d (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaWvBPGGl0k#)
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Post by: bodie on November 09, 2011, 01:15:33 PM
I am doing this dance
Tales Of The Unexpected Opening Titles and Closing Credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA#)

without the flames!

its a treat for the neighbours!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on November 09, 2011, 01:53:09 PM
I am doing this dance
Tales Of The Unexpected Opening Titles and Closing Credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA#)

without the flames!

its a treat for the neighbours!

OMG, I remember that series.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on November 09, 2011, 02:02:16 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luefx0hPBx1qfqosgo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on November 09, 2011, 02:15:09 PM
I am doing this dance
Tales Of The Unexpected Opening Titles and Closing Credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA#)

without the flames!

its a treat for the neighbours!

OMG, I remember that series.
  Yes me too.  They been showing two episodes a day on some channel.  The music and that dance is erm....something else!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on November 09, 2011, 02:18:12 PM
I am doing this dance
Tales Of The Unexpected Opening Titles and Closing Credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA#)

without the flames!

its a treat for the neighbours!

OMG, I remember that series.
  Yes me too.  They been showing two episodes a day on some channel.  The music and that dance is erm....something else!

I remember the series for the music and the dance.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on November 09, 2011, 02:44:24 PM
I am doing this dance
Tales Of The Unexpected Opening Titles and Closing Credits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc46Gk-6qrA#)

without the flames!

its a treat for the neighbours!

OMG, I remember that series.
  Yes me too.  They been showing two episodes a day on some channel.  The music and that dance is erm....something else!

I remember the series for the music and the dance.
It is a reflex action for me,  i hear the music and i am off...doing the dance!
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Binty on November 17, 2011, 11:46:13 AM
Sky-diving pug:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3756305/Dog-Otis-skydives-with-owner-Will-Da-Silva.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3756305/Dog-Otis-skydives-with-owner-Will-Da-Silva.html)

(I know it's The Sun; don't judge me :tinfoil:)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on November 17, 2011, 05:41:07 PM
After Katrina, we "lost" our Charity Hospital and VA Hospital due to flooding and mold damage.  The State and Federal gov'ts decided to build a new complex incorporating both facilities on one site.  Part of the process involved demolishing or relocating buildings and houses.  This is the last building on the site that is to be moved.  It's not far from where I have to be tomorrow, so if time allows I will swing by and take a look.

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2011/11/10266133-standard.jpg)

McDonough No. 11 was built in 1879.  The state has contracted with Orleans Shoring to move the building at a cost of about $320,000. The firm has detached the top two floors of the building from its foundation and first floor, and is moving that upper portion to a temporary holding parcel on the edge of the UMC (University Medical Center) footprint.

Between 10 a.m. and noon, the building had moved about 100 yards from its original location.

Once the first leg of the move is completed, the state facilities office will hire a structural engineer, independent of Orleans Shoring, to determine whether the building remains structurally sound enough to be moved a second time and re-established on a new foundation and first floor. (I don't know why they couldn't determine this before the move, but I can understand wanting to know before any foundation and first floor is built.)

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Post by: earthboundmisfit on November 17, 2011, 09:32:35 PM


After Katrina, we "lost" our Charity Hospital and VA Hospital due to flooding and mold damage.  The State and Federal gov'ts decided to build a new complex incorporating both facilities on one site.  Part of the process involved demolishing or relocating buildings and houses.  This is the last building on the site that is to be moved.  It's not far from where I have to be tomorrow, so if time allows I will swing by and take a look.

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2011/11/10266133-standard.jpg)

McDonough No. 11 was built in 1879.  The state has contracted with Orleans Shoring to move the building at a cost of about $320,000. The firm has detached the top two floors of the building from its foundation and first floor, and is moving that upper portion to a temporary holding parcel on the edge of the UMC (University Medical Center) footprint.

Between 10 a.m. and noon, the building had moved about 100 yards from its original location.

Once the first leg of the move is completed, the state facilities office will hire a structural engineer, independent of Orleans Shoring, to determine whether the building remains structurally sound enough to be moved a second time and re-established on a new foundation and first floor. (I don't know why they couldn't determine this before the move, but I can understand wanting to know before any foundation and first floor is built.)


That is really cool. I love big engineering projects like that.
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 23, 2011, 09:14:48 PM

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c39/super_man_clark89/scared_cat.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 25, 2011, 08:01:07 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 25, 2011, 08:26:09 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 25, 2011, 08:27:58 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???

Not the almost blacking-out, but the emotional-to-physical happens quite often.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 25, 2011, 08:30:43 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???

Not the almost blacking-out, but the emotional-to-physical happens quite often.

 If I stand up too quickly from a crouched position I almost black out, but that is due to
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension  :nerdy:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 25, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???

Not the almost blacking-out, but the emotional-to-physical happens quite often.

 If I stand up too quickly from a crouched position I almost black out, but that is due to
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension  :nerdy:

I get that too, but normally it's just a bit of light-headedness, this was "Oh shit, I'm going to faint and smash my laptop".
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 25, 2011, 09:01:20 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???

Not the almost blacking-out, but the emotional-to-physical happens quite often.

 If I stand up too quickly from a crouched position I almost black out, but that is due to
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension  :nerdy:

I get that too, but normally it's just a bit of light-headedness, this was "Oh shit, I'm going to faint and smash my laptop".

 I hope it doesn't happen again, being on the floor AND offline would REALLY suck!  :thumbdn:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 25, 2011, 09:22:32 AM
Well, as usual my emotions have translated themselves into physical symptoms.
I just stood up to take my laptop from my bed to my desk, and I almost blacked out along the way.

 That sucks!  Does that happen to you often?  ???

Not the almost blacking-out, but the emotional-to-physical happens quite often.

 If I stand up too quickly from a crouched position I almost black out, but that is due to
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension  :nerdy:

I get that too, but normally it's just a bit of light-headedness, this was "Oh shit, I'm going to faint and smash my laptop".

 I hope it doesn't happen again, being on the floor AND offline would REALLY suck!  :thumbdn:

I was on the floor and offline the other day, but that's because I was looking for a book.
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Post by: lutra on November 25, 2011, 01:20:23 PM
This really happened not that long ago (and someone posted it on Yatube)..
Benton the dog, chasing deer in Richmond Park (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmpONxJ7JSw#)

Um, in a different setting..
(Fenton) Benton vs Bambi (Oh Jesus Christ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHWiOND2AdY#ws)

.. and there are quite a few others (with those lines) on Yatube (some also funny, imo).
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Parts on November 25, 2011, 05:10:18 PM
My brother and my nephew both got a Bambi last week  :tooledup:  I need to convince them to have me over for dinner
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on November 25, 2011, 05:15:32 PM
As soft-hearted as I am, I do eat venison sausage.  Every time I do, I will say, "Forgive me Bambi, but it tastes so good."
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Post by: Parts on November 25, 2011, 05:19:24 PM
I eat virtually anything venison and haven't had it in a long time.  I don't hunt though and the few times I did I only shot a tree because they thought I didn't know how to work a gun but I really just didn't want to shoot anything
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Post by: Icequeen on November 25, 2011, 05:47:24 PM
I just made a shepherd's/cottage pie out of bambi last week. :zoinks:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 25, 2011, 05:48:37 PM
I just made a shepherd's/cottage pie out of bambi last week. :zoinks:

 Do you hunt, or did you buy the venison at the store?  :orly:
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Post by: Icequeen on November 25, 2011, 10:18:02 PM
I just made a shepherd's/cottage pie out of bambi last week. :zoinks:

 Do you hunt, or did you buy the venison at the store?  :orly:

The ex does. Archery, rifle, turkey, coyote, small game, etc. :zombiefuck:

I don't hunt, if it was a question of survival I probably could, but it's not.
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Post by: Callaway on November 25, 2011, 10:40:51 PM
My brother and his two younger children hunt deer but I never have.
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Post by: bodie on November 26, 2011, 02:35:52 PM
I do not eat much meat.  I just don't like it
that much.  Chicken is ok and i like a bloody steak.

The only meat i won't eat on principal is veal. Depriving baby cows of iron is cruel.

I have a lot of respect for people who hunt their food.   It is better than just going to the supermarket and not even thinking about where it comes from.
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Post by: PuppetSockPenguin on November 26, 2011, 04:41:28 PM
Best things about being an adult, #10345: If you want a Nintendo DS, you can get it yourself instead of having to beg your parents to buy one. AND it doesn't take all year to save up for it.
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Post by: 'andersom' on November 27, 2011, 10:13:56 AM
I do not eat much meat.  I just don't like it
that much.  Chicken is ok and i like a bloody steak.

The only meat i won't eat on principal is veal. Depriving baby cows of iron is cruel.

I have a lot of respect for people who hunt their food.   It is better than just going to the supermarket and not even thinking about where it comes from.
:thumbup:


Hunters often are amazed that I, as a veggie, am not shocked by hunting.
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Post by: skyblue1 on December 02, 2011, 05:58:57 PM
A Utah hunter’s dog went from man’s best friend to his worst enemy Sunday.

According to KSL TV, Two men were duck hunting on the Great Salt Lake when one of the would-be duck assassins climbed out of the boat to either set or retrieve decoys.

Unfortunately before plunging into the water, he forgot to unload his 12-gauge. The dog stepped on the shotgun, dispersing 27 pellets into the man’s buttocks about 10 feet away.

The 46-year-old was still recovering Wednesday, and authorities said he only suffered minor injuries partly because he was wearing waders.

Now, I don’t know what this guy was taught in his gun safety course—maybe he needs a refresher—but I vividly recall being told that if you leave your gun for any reason, leave it unloaded.

The name of the “victim” has not been released, nor do I expect it to be. As for the pooch? Well, I guess that’s what you call a real American Gun Dog.

http://www.gundogmag.com/2011/12/01/dog-shoots-owner-in-buttocks/ (http://www.gundogmag.com/2011/12/01/dog-shoots-owner-in-buttocks/)
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Post by: Charlotte Quin on December 03, 2011, 06:36:29 AM
I can't believe I just stumbled upon this on Ebay (I wasn't looking for this I swear :laugh:)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Boyfriend-Pillow-54-x-50Hcm-/180757863700?pt=AU_Home_Decor&hash=item2a16021d14 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Boyfriend-Pillow-54-x-50Hcm-/180757863700?pt=AU_Home_Decor&hash=item2a16021d14)

(http://cdn.dealsdirect.net/m/products/207/53207/10/product1_53207.jpg)
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Post by: renaeden on December 03, 2011, 07:21:34 AM
I found this:
(http://iwsmt.smellmybacon.com/November-06-2011-03-07-08-tumblrlte07yYZYZ1qj26eao1500.jpeg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 03, 2011, 01:11:02 PM
I went googling for "mouse teats" to make a picture post for another thread.  Instead I found evidence that mice may be extraterrestrials, at least female mice.  Definitely weird and strangely funny.


(http://www.thefunmouse.com/info/images/sexing/10daysSM.jpg)
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Post by: lutra on December 06, 2011, 11:32:07 AM
Cars crash on highway in Japan yesterday(?). Nobody got seriously hurt but 8 Ferraris, 2 Mercedes', a Lamborghini Diablo, a Nissan GT-R and a Toyota Prius got totalled.  :santa:
Ferrari smash up in Japan! NEW PICTURES (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMfWnFqv9nM#ws)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 16, 2011, 02:29:06 PM
Well, I guess it is possible to dance if you have two left feet.  But then again he also has 2 right feet.

http://youtu.be/JDd128bFZjI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDd128bFZjI#ws)

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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 18, 2011, 08:25:39 AM
Redheads may be stereotyped as having fiery tempers, but those tempers may turn to fear and loathing when they walk through the door of a dentist's office, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study shows that people with a specific gene that often occurs in redheads tend to experience heightened anxiety when they pop in for a regular teeth cleaning.

The details: The study's authors recruited 144 people for the study, 67 of whom were natural redheads, and 77 who were dark-haired. The participants answered survey questions about any fears or anxieties related to dental visits, and the researchers took blood samples that they later tested for specific gene variants common in people with red hair. People with one specific gene, MC1R, were more than twice as likely to report that they avoided dental appointments because of fear and anxiety than people without that gene. Of the 85 people in the study with MC1R, 65 were redheads.

What it means: It's possible, say the researchers, that redheads with the gene in question tend to be resistant to certain pain medications. This could mean redheads are more prone than most to experience a difficult dental visit, affecting their expectations about future appointments. Redheaded or not, most of us have probably had reservations about going to the dentist at some point in our lives. But don't let fear prevent you from getting your twice-yearly checkups. Recent studies have linked periodontal disease to a wide variety of chronic diseases, including heart disease, strokes, and type 2 diabetes. If it's been a while since you've visited the dentist, you might be pleasantly surprised at the experience. "Things don't hurt anymore," says Kimberly A. Harms, DDS, consumer advisor for the American Dental Association. Anesthesia has become much more effective, she says, and patients don't have to experience the pain that used to be common in dental procedures.

Here are some ways to ease angst about the dentist's office:

Know if you're an early bird or a late riser

Schedule your appointments during the time of day that's best for you, recommends Dr. Harms. "Come in the morning if you're a morning person, or late in the afternoon if you're an evening person," she says. You'll be in a better mood and better frame of mind.

Prepare the night before

Get a good night's sleep, Dr. Harms adds. If you have trouble sleeping the night before a visit, she suggests calling your dentist's office and asking if they can provide you with a sleep aid.

Talk, lots

Make a list of what it is that bothers you about going to the dentist, whether it's fear of painful procedures or lack of control over what's going on, and talk about it with your dentist. "The most important thing you can do is communicate with everyone, right from the beginning," says Dr. Harms. "A lot of people come in with anxiety and fears, and they're embarrassed," she says, "but we do this all the time and we understand." Dr. Harms also suggests developing signals, such as raising your hand, between you and your dentist, in the event that you do start to feel pain or discomfort.

Distract yourself

Dentists offices are getting decidedly high-tech these days, providing patients with headphones, MP3 players, and even virtual-reality goggles that distract patients while they're in a chair. Dr. Harms says her office provides goggles that play movies for patients, which are especially helpful for lengthy procedures like root canals. If your dentist prefers a low-tech atmosphere, bring your own headphones and music. It will help drown out unpleasant sounds like drills, suction tubes, and anything else that can raise your blood pressure.

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Post by: renaeden on December 18, 2011, 09:19:34 AM
A doctor called Dr. Harms? :D

I have red hair. And am an anxious sort. When I had major jaw surgery (to correct an overbite) the nurses kept telling me to push the button for the pain meds. One nurse even put my hand on the control thing for it. Then when I came home I was prescribed two types of pain meds but I only took them for a couple of days because they made me feel sick. I wasn't in any real pain, more uncomfortable than anything else. I went to my appointment with the surgeon a week later and he was surprised that I didn't ask for more pain meds and that I was driving. Guess all that is different from dentist pain though.
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Post by: lutra on December 18, 2011, 05:45:38 PM

Not sure as of why I have the urge, yet following up that lure at the moment/duh, to post this clip but, ja.. I kinda plus/yay Monty Don in all the programs (shown on the BBC/other channels) he's involved in/with.. and also.. dunno, like the positive vibe Havana brings here..

Urban Food Growing in Havana, Cuba (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRz34Dee7XY#ws)
(um, surry :P)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 18, 2011, 08:15:44 PM
Cuba, for some reason unknown to me, is the only Spanish speaking country I have any desire to visit.
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Post by: lutra on December 19, 2011, 10:29:21 AM
Costa Rica is suppose to be halfway heaven, I've heard. Spanish speaking folks there but one could probably communicate in English there too (not sure).

No hablo español aqui though. Muy muy poco.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 24, 2011, 09:23:23 AM
I couldn't find bodies funny thread, so here:

A lady walks into a tattoo parlor and asks the artist if she can get two tattoos. The artist says, "Sure."

She tells him that on her left inner thigh she would like a turkey, and beneath it she would like it to say "Happy Thanksgiving." On her right inner thigh, she says that she wants a picture of Santa Claus, and beneath that she would like it to say, "Merry Christmas."

Obliging his customer, the artist gives her the two tattoos, and after he is finished, he asks her why she wanted them. She told him that she was sick of her husband saying there was nothing to eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Post by: 'andersom' on December 24, 2011, 10:02:33 AM
 :lol:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 25, 2011, 05:16:18 PM
I don't usually like tatoos, but I like this guy's attitude and the artistry of the tattoo.

(http://cdn.jawdrops.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/OMG_WTF_LOL_925.jpg)
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Post by: odeon on December 26, 2011, 04:47:21 PM
That's... fairly odd.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on December 26, 2011, 04:50:53 PM
That's... fairly odd.

 Odd, yet really badass as well, good for him!  :arrr:
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Post by: lutra on December 26, 2011, 05:49:39 PM
Although, it's a given I'll never going to drive the fucker.. yet, for some reason I find this Mercedes/AMG SLS quite a fascinating car.
   2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - Performance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TvOHIzUp3Q#ws)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 26, 2011, 06:17:35 PM
It's funny how people appreciate different things.  This is my idea of driving and horse power.

http://youtu.be/X3OtS8ELdW0 (http://youtu.be/X3OtS8ELdW0)
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Post by: odeon on December 27, 2011, 12:47:10 AM
Horsepower. :zoinks:

Crazy St. Maarten 747 Takeoff (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu91oZ2_Vag#noexternalembed)
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Post by: skyblue1 on December 27, 2011, 05:56:24 PM
(http://www.myspacegraphicsandanimations.com/images/christmas-cancelled-sml.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 28, 2011, 02:41:54 PM
25 True Confessions From Moms, posted in a forum.

1. Everyone thinks I'm such a great mom for teaching my daughter how to read already. It wasn't me. It was the Leapfrog pen. I had no idea she could read.


2. When I get grouchy, I send myself to my room. Kids bang on the door and I tell them I can't come out and they can't come in until the timer goes off because I'm in time out. For extra punishment, I make myself eat candy.


3. One of my favorite moments of the day is taking off my bra when I get home.


4. I cheat at board games to make them end faster.


5. DH wouldn't climb up in the attic to get my Halloween decorations down so I did it. After I got them down, I carefully laid myself out on the floor and screamed in pain. Now he is doing whatever I want.


6. I hang around in sweats all day. Then 10 mins before DH gets home from work, I put on some sexy pair of jeans and a cute top. Some might think this is laziness -- I think its genius.


7. To my beloved arrogant teenage sons: payback comes tonight for all the gross or frustrating things you do. Your preteen sister is having 15 friends over ... and I'm not forewarning you. Love, Mommy


8. If they ever make it possible to prove whose Facebook pages you've been cruising, I'll have a lot of explaining to do.


9. I stuck a hundred dollar bill in my neighbors mailbox yesterday because she just lost her job and I know she was already broke. DH would kill me if he found out, we can't really afford it.


10. I have been forced to conclude that the reason kids have so much energy is because they siphon it out of their parents like midget gasoline thieves.


11. We had a new mattress and boxspring delivered and when they delivery guys picked up the existing mattress to remove it, my "Blue Thunder" vibrator was under the mattress.


12. When I send thank you notes to people I don't like, I dump an ass-load of glitter or confetti in the envelope just to passively aggressively piss them off.


13. My DH just tweeted how awesome it's going to be to come home to a home-cooked meal today. I wonder where he's going, and if he'll bring me back a plate ...


14. My number one reason for not wanting to have a third baby is that I pee my pants pretty much every day since my second was born two years ago. At this rate my kids will soon be more potty-trained than I am.


15. Had to go on a special diet for gestational diabetes. Husband decided to do it with me, which was nice. In three weeks, I've gained 4 pounds and he's lost 15. This is why we hate men.


16. I am drafting a document so pointless and boring (that I know no one is every going to read) that I am tempted to insert dirty words at random just to see if anyone notices. Too bad that would get me fired. Penis.


17. I do the income taxes every year, and I lie to my husband about how much we get back. I keep over half for myself (sometimes more).


18. I'm sick and tired of sanctimonious cloth diaper-users. You're really going to think you're better than me because of where your kid happens to shit? Shit's shit, honey, no matter where it lands.


19. I pretend I'm Julia Child when I cook and vocalize everything I'm doing in a silly accent. Shut up, it's fun.


20. Sometimes if I find myself alone with one person in an elevator I like to smile at them very happily until they notice and then say, "I've got new socks."


21. I have a designated plucker. If I'm ever in a coma my plucker promises to pluck my chin, eyebrow and mustache hair when she visits me in the hospital. I will for her if she is in a coma. Important stuff!


22. I misdialed a 800# at work and accidentally called a sex hotline. On speakerphone. In a conference room full of people. Awesome.


23. Sometimes I can't be bothered to speak to people, so I pretend to have not seen them.


24. I dyed my hair it's original color. I then ran around town telling ppl I was happy that the carpet matched the drapes. I thought the carpet meant eyebrows.


25. DS flushed his fishy down the potty today, he cried & asked to call heaven so he knows fishy made it. Called my dad and he acted like God. Made DS feel sooo much better.
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Post by: renaeden on December 28, 2011, 09:39:12 PM
Number 11. How embarrassing.
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Post by: odeon on December 29, 2011, 12:57:26 AM
#22 was brilliant.
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Post by: bodie on December 29, 2011, 04:34:57 AM
I like number 20 :thumbup:

That stuff really tickles me,  yet worries people
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Post by: bodie on December 29, 2011, 04:51:06 AM
JCB Dancing Diggers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFBAzRc5vXE#ws)

dancing diggers :zoinks:
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Post by: renaeden on December 29, 2011, 05:05:10 AM
Awesome :plus:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on December 29, 2011, 07:33:29 AM
I like number 20 :thumbup:

That stuff really tickles me,  yet worries people

 If you smiled at me in an elevator and said you had new socks, I wouldn't worry,
 because I'd know it was you!  I'd just think it was a cute "classic Bodie" thing! :laugh:
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Post by: bodie on December 29, 2011, 08:07:58 AM
look at this one....it's better
JCB Dancing Diggers Royal Cornwall Show 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1J2zxMABL0#ws)
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Post by: renaeden on December 29, 2011, 08:16:32 AM
Heheh, I used to drive stuff like that. And we used to do "forklift ballet" at work that we should have filmed. :D
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Post by: bodie on December 29, 2011, 08:17:32 AM
when my boy grows up he said he wants to
dance jcb diggers! lol
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Post by: bodie on December 29, 2011, 08:18:28 AM
Heheh, I used to drive stuff like that. And we used to do "forklift ballet" at work that we should have filmed. :D
oh its a shame you didn't record it!
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Post by: Zippo on December 29, 2011, 08:20:37 AM
FUCK THE PO-PO!!!

Fuck The Po-Po by Corey Smith (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YPc8FYA6D8#)
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 29, 2011, 02:01:39 PM
when my boy grows up he said he wants to
dance jcb diggers! lol

Aaah, they are shown in some toddler/kindergarten kids series aren't they. They look awesome.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 29, 2011, 03:28:42 PM
I enjoy watching things like "dancing" cars, horses, etc.
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 30, 2011, 01:42:52 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYzAJviXr0Y&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYzAJviXr0Y#)
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 01, 2012, 07:02:18 AM
This morning I pretended to gobble up my youngest. Luna came to the rescue. She came to see what was going on, and then decided to bite me, to protect my daughter.
 :2thumbsup:

She's done things like that before, when I was mock fighting with the oldest.

She's awesome.

 :flo:
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Post by: bodie on January 02, 2012, 06:39:12 PM
That is awesome!  and good to know your pet is a fierce protector of your offspring...what a kitty!
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Post by: Callaway on January 02, 2012, 06:41:12 PM
My dog used to be protective like that of my brothers and me when we were playing with kids from our neighborhood.
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Post by: Parts on January 02, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMSSWz_RmXM/TWVp5Qa739I/AAAAAAAAABA/OVMVn43BdzA/s320/pow%2B4.gif)
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Post by: McGiver on January 02, 2012, 08:00:50 PM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!
Spiked with?
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Post by: McGiver on January 02, 2012, 08:01:45 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BMSSWz_RmXM/TWVp5Qa739I/AAAAAAAAABA/OVMVn43BdzA/s320/pow%2B4.gif)
Make it a smiley.
Make it a smiley
Please?
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Post by: Parts on January 02, 2012, 08:10:13 PM
 :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow: :pow:

It's in the pop up or use : pow : without the spaces
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Post by: McGiver on January 02, 2012, 08:20:48 PM
:pow:

Love it.
Ka-fucking-boom
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Post by: Parts on January 02, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
 :pow:
It reminds me of Batman :2thumbsup:
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Post by: McGiver on January 02, 2012, 08:28:40 PM
Pow
Kablam
Zoinks

Oh wait.  That last one was scooby doobie doo.
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Post by: bodie on January 02, 2012, 08:45:28 PM
I am keeping in line with the impression you get from us brits

I am drinking Tea!
Spiked with?
oh i wish!   I am enjoying no such frivolity.  Some brandy would be nice as it is 2.44am and i am feeling wide awake and frisky!

:pow:  yeah i like it too :pow: :pow:
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Post by: Parts on January 02, 2012, 08:49:01 PM
Scooby dooby doo
Jinkies :zoinks:
(http://xxx-hunt.com/site/tram-pararam_com/3699/01_crazy-sex.jpg)
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Post by: McGiver on January 02, 2012, 08:53:44 PM
Wilma looks about six months pregnant.
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Post by: Parts on January 02, 2012, 08:55:19 PM
Wilma looks about six months pregnant.
She is having Scooby's litter
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Post by: Genesis on January 02, 2012, 10:23:22 PM
Holy Mother of Midgets!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Charlotte Quin on January 03, 2012, 02:31:54 AM
I always think of this song when I ponder the difference between Plenty of Fish and Ok Cupid. Yobbos join PoF, wankers join Ok Cupid :orly:

This Is Serious Mum - TISM - Whatareya? (You're A Yob or You're A Wanker) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiHdpAVIHgo#)
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Post by: odeon on January 03, 2012, 04:08:06 PM
:pow:
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Post by: McGiver on January 03, 2012, 04:11:48 PM
:pow: squared
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Post by: matthe on January 03, 2012, 05:47:45 PM
http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/2012/01/03/asshole-cat/?xrs=share_copy (http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/2012/01/03/asshole-cat/?xrs=share_copy)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 07, 2012, 10:49:06 AM
Adorable

Baby Cockatiels' first 30 days (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAUhTPqESdk#ws)

thanks again, renaeden, for the link/post tip.
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Post by: Parts on January 07, 2012, 11:18:11 AM
 :cbc:
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Post by: Icequeen on January 07, 2012, 01:33:45 PM
Wilma looks about six months pregnant.
She is having Scooby's litter

Velma guys, it's Velma. Wilma was Fred Flintstone's wife.  :facepalm2:

 :LOL:
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Post by: Genesis on January 07, 2012, 10:47:56 PM
Is there such thing as a second chance?
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Post by: renaeden on January 07, 2012, 11:20:29 PM
Is there such thing as a second chance?
^Yes.
thanks again, renaeden, for the link/post tip.
No worries. :) Those cockatiels are cute. My friend has one named Becky.
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Post by: McGiver on January 08, 2012, 01:21:07 AM
Wilma looks about six months pregnant.
She is having Scooby's litter

Velma guys, it's Velma. Wilma was Fred Flintstone's wife.  :facepalm2:

 :LOL:

You are right.
I am wrong.

I have seen the error o my ways

I apologize.

Velma had a nice rack
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Post by: 'Butterflies' on January 08, 2012, 07:21:49 AM
I thought Betty was cute. Dunno how Barney managed to pull her. Ive always thought she was more attractive than Wilma.
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Post by: renaeden on January 08, 2012, 07:28:58 AM
^When you look at pictures of them, the men and the women look like different species to each other, completely different physically.
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Post by: 'Butterflies' on January 08, 2012, 07:32:02 AM
^When you look at pictures of them, the men and the women look like different species to each other, completely different physically.

I know. The women were very attractive, and the men, erm... weren't :LOL:

Something tells me the characters were designed by guys :laugh:
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Post by: renaeden on January 08, 2012, 08:36:39 AM
Think you are right about who it was drawn by. :D
Thought I would post a pic to show what I mean:
(http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/flintstones-bb.gif)
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Post by: lutra on January 13, 2012, 07:08:21 AM
Just heard a Peruvian dude, via TV, say: 'The more one learns about human beings, the more one appreciates dogs'.  :zoinks:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 14, 2012, 12:56:12 PM
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/25825397832767566_G7MfoYf1_b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 14, 2012, 01:23:26 PM
Evidently the female bears in the Leipzig zoo are losing their hair.  Gross.

Before:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/11/04/article-1225042-0711FEEF000005DC-169_634x511.jpg)


After:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/11/04/article-1225042-0711FC57000005DC-753_634x693.jpg)
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 14, 2012, 05:59:33 PM
 ^ Poor bears, what's going on?  Is it some hormonal problem?  ???
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 14, 2012, 07:02:26 PM
^ Poor bears, what's going on?  Is it some hormonal problem?  ???

they haven't an answer yet.  I can see where the werewolf story started, if a wolf had this problem.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 18, 2012, 11:03:06 PM
I think this just about says it all.  And very well, too.

(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/81135230756607266_Q2sjyITa_c.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 18, 2012, 11:04:21 PM
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/46654546109530773_UqQIFL8Y_b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 18, 2012, 11:06:35 PM
So ingeniously simple.  Why didn't I think of it?

(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/2814818486682892_d6NUYlD8_b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 18, 2012, 11:08:59 PM
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/175570085443027469_Kcom7Kr1_b.jpg)
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 19, 2012, 05:43:11 PM
Lullaby

Die Ärzte - Schlaflied (Unplugged, Rock-n-Roll Realschule) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJiCTH4aclM#)
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Post by: Parts on January 19, 2012, 08:23:27 PM
(http://pancakerecipes8.info/images/pancake-1.jpg)
                                                                        YUM
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 19, 2012, 08:40:03 PM
(http://pancakerecipes8.info/images/pancake-1.jpg)
                                                                        YUM

 Oh hell yeah, especially if that is REAL maple syrup!  :2thumbsup:
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Post by: Parts on January 19, 2012, 08:41:20 PM
Everyone else in my house hates the real stuff but that just means it's all for me
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 19, 2012, 08:48:37 PM
Everyone else in my house hates the real stuff but that just means it's all for me

 I'm the only person in my house, everything here is all for me!  :autism:
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Post by: Parts on January 20, 2012, 09:54:47 AM
 :include:
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Post by: lutra on January 21, 2012, 12:22:34 PM
Oinky, do Americans put baking powder in their pancake dough? Not judging or something here but they appear so thick.

Might give that a try one day (though).
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Post by: Parts on January 21, 2012, 02:20:36 PM
I am unsure of the baking powder question.  I don't like them as much when they rise that much.  How popular is Maple syrup in Europe
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Post by: lutra on January 21, 2012, 02:36:24 PM
I know of 2 or 3 different kinds of syrup but the maple kind I have never seen here. Not 100% sure but don't think it's very popular in at least Holland.

Never tasted it but am kinda curious about it now though.
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Post by: Parts on January 21, 2012, 03:03:35 PM
What are the flavors of syrup that are common there?
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 21, 2012, 03:05:24 PM
Oinky, do Americans put baking powder in their pancake dough? Not judging or something here but they appear so thick.

Might give that a try one day (though).



Baking powder is a common ingredient, consisting of two distinctly different chemicals, along with starch. This pantry staple combines an alkaline, sodium bicarbonate or baking soda, and an acid, cream of tartar, the Serious Eats website explains. When exposed to liquid, the two chemicals combine and react, forming carbon dioxide to create air bubbles in your pancakes. Baking powder eliminates the need for acid, like vinegar or buttermilk, in recipes.



Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/477722-why-use-baking-powder-in-pancake-batter/#ixzz1k83reFCs (http://www.livestrong.com/article/477722-why-use-baking-powder-in-pancake-batter/#ixzz1k83reFCs)
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Post by: lutra on January 21, 2012, 03:31:58 PM
^ Thanks for the info, QV. The batter I make (think the Dutch in general) doesn't have the leavening effect and the pancakes stay kinda thin.. depending how much batter you pour into the frying pan of course. I like 'em thin.. the thinner the better even. (have posted a picture here once or twice, I believe) 

@ Parts.. I'm no expert here concerning syrups but there's the common dark brown one made from sugar beet that's very thick (viscose-wise) and very sweet as well. I have it in a cupboard but don't use it much.. only sometimes on my pancakes (thin ones like crêpes) basically.

Then there's apple syrup. That's nice and rich in iron (<~ helps strengthen the body's defence mechanism). And a pear variant.

Um, had to look this up but there's also banana, citrus and 7 fruits flavoured/made from kinds. None I ever had, I think. Not particularly a sweet tooth here.
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Post by: Parts on January 21, 2012, 03:45:04 PM
The artificial maple is pretty thick and normally very sweet it's okay but the natural one is better not nearly as thick still very sweet but not overly so.  It's also kinda expensive but worth it.  The idea of something that good  being made from tree sap is a bit strange
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Post by: lutra on January 21, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
^ Read, just half an hour ago, that maple syrup was something the native Indians already made and used long before the first European settlers came to the Americas. Wiki's article about it is quite an interesting read.

Made me even more curious now. Think I'm going to ask my oldest sister to look for it in Canada (since 1½/2 weeks she lives there now) and ask her to send it here. Ja, good idea.

Um, must mind her to look for the proper stuff, reading what you said previously. Does it really matter if it comes from the sugar maple, the red or the black maple tree? Or do you know a nice/good Canadian brand maybe I could ask for?

Plus, not sure/never tasted it but think I like the idea of it being made from the sap of a/the maple tree. Bet it brings some health beneficial qualities, mineral-wise, cos of it. But.. dunno..
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Post by: Parts on January 21, 2012, 04:31:21 PM
Not sure about brands in the article they show the grading system stick with the higher grade stuff.  Maple sugar candy is great too.  As to what type of maple the sugar maple traditional but I think that may have to do with it being the sweetest right out of the tree and the fact they produce a lot of sap.  When I was young they made the syrup at a local historical museum every year.  I would want to try making it if I had a lot of property.  I have always been interested in edible and useful wild plants and made it part of my studies when I was at university.
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Post by: lutra on January 21, 2012, 05:45:39 PM
Me too, about the interest in wild, or the more common, plants and some of the positive effects on one's system/body/health they could bring processing them in one's diet.

Well, I just think it fascinating (phytotherapy, you could call it). Eating, processed in a meal, plants parts, be it.. root, stem, leave, flower or seed, that tend to be healthy to eat on quite a regular basis.

Not so much homeopathy though. Some think that's alike but it's not. It's not.

Let's say, phyto-help is using that leek or garlic (e.g.) in the meals one makes (and enjoys) trying to stay healthy, where homeopathy dilutes plants 'positives' into nothings basically, I reckon.. trying, successfully, to make a buck.

Blahiah, surry..
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Post by: Parts on January 21, 2012, 06:00:13 PM
I was into it more in the living off the land and historical aspects of it. When young I had wanted to be a mountain man like Jeremiah Johnson.  I had gone to school with the hopes of becoming a field biologist but jobs are very rare at least around here
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 21, 2012, 11:36:18 PM
I was into it more in the living off the land and historical aspects of it. When young I had wanted to be a mountain man like Jeremiah Johnson.  I had gone to school with the hopes of becoming a field biologist but jobs are very rare at least around here

 I could see you living in a cabin in the mountains with all your repurposed machinery,
 making a living off the land and salvaging good stuff from the city on occasion.  :arrr:
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Post by: Parts on January 22, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
I was into it more in the living off the land and historical aspects of it. When young I had wanted to be a mountain man like Jeremiah Johnson.  I had gone to school with the hopes of becoming a field biologist but jobs are very rare at least around here

 I could see you living in a cabin in the mountains with all your repurposed machinery,
 making a living off the land and salvaging good stuff from the city on occasion.  :arrr:

Sounds nice :green:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 22, 2012, 06:45:08 PM
I was into it more in the living off the land and historical aspects of it. When young I had wanted to be a mountain man like Jeremiah Johnson.  I had gone to school with the hopes of becoming a field biologist but jobs are very rare at least around here

 I could see you living in a cabin in the mountains with all your repurposed machinery,
 making a living off the land and salvaging good stuff from the city on occasion.  :arrr:

Sounds nice :green:

 You could just have your family and pets there, no neighbors.  :thumbup:
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Post by: renaeden on January 26, 2012, 05:59:54 AM
(http://www.humordairy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/My-Most-Favorite-Story-Ever.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 26, 2012, 09:58:02 AM
Reminds me of a Phil Donahue show I saw back in the 1970's. 

He had some young boys about 9 or 10 who were born with extremely short arms.  They were receiving treatment to lengthen them.  It involved breaking the arm, wearing a metal structure outside the arm with pins inserted into the bones and and re-breaking the arm each day by turning screws that lengthened the structure.  As the bones were broken, new bone was formed and the arm grew.

Phil asked one young man what he was going to do when his treatment was finished.  The response was, "Put my hands in my pockets."   
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 26, 2012, 02:58:52 PM
Ya'll may want to print these out and keep a few on the tip of your mind for when the occasion is right. (No. 10 is going to be a favorite of mine.)

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of it.
2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you've set aside this special time to publicly humiliate yourself.
5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.
6. Who lit your fuse.
7. I'm out of my mind at the moment, but feel free to leave a message.
8. I don't work here - I'm a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I don't understand a damn word you're saying.
10. Ahhh. I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.
11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision - I just don't give a damn.
14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for nutters?
20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of karma to burn
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. And your cry-baby whiny arse opinion would be?
24. Do I look like a f'ing people person to you?
25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.
26. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
31. Oh, I get it. Like humour. Only different.
32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without the door.
33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door number 1?
34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
35. Nice perfume, but must you marinate in it?
36. Chaos, panic and disorder - my work here is finally done.
37. How do I set a laser printer to kill.
38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary
39. I'll try being nicer if you try being smarter.
40. Wait a minute - I'm just trying to imagine you with a personality
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Post by: odeon on January 27, 2012, 03:34:15 PM
:plus:

Universal truths, all of them.
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 27, 2012, 04:18:06 PM
Ya'll may want to print these out and keep a few on the tip of your mind for when the occasion is right. (No. 10 is going to be a favorite of mine.)

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of it.
2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you've set aside this special time to publicly humiliate yourself.
5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way.
6. Who lit your fuse.
7. I'm out of my mind at the moment, but feel free to leave a message.
8. I don't work here - I'm a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I don't understand a damn word you're saying.
10. Ahhh. I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.
11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision - I just don't give a damn.
14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for nutters?
20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of karma to burn
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. And your cry-baby whiny arse opinion would be?
24. Do I look like a f'ing people person to you?
25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.
26. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.
31. Oh, I get it. Like humour. Only different.
32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without the door.
33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door number 1?
34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
35. Nice perfume, but must you marinate in it?
36. Chaos, panic and disorder - my work here is finally done.
37. How do I set a laser printer to kill.
38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a salary
39. I'll try being nicer if you try being smarter.
40. Wait a minute - I'm just trying to imagine you with a personality


Ah, that was what I wanted to do, when the site went down yesterday, plus you for this.

It all is coming back to me.

A belated  :plus: to you.
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Post by: eris on January 29, 2012, 03:34:26 PM
had a hilarious dream last night

so there was a big fish tank in the middle of the room and it had goldfish in it, and like 5 turtles. and the turtles had access to run around the house. and also my 2 rats were still alive, and running around the house. so the turtles ended up eating the goldfish, then the rats ate the turtles. and then there was a parrot eating a maxi pad and it kept saying "tastes like pee, tastes like pee"

yeah i know makes no sense. it was a dream what do you expect.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 29, 2012, 07:31:16 PM
If anyone is interested in an eclectic website that includes sayings, recipes, crafts, photos, etc.  Try pinterest.  They link to many websites that I get a lot of ideas from.  It mainly has posts from women, but there's no reason for the males to avoid it.

http://pinterest.com/ (http://pinterest.com/)

edit:  like this  (http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/98305204336003443_eKGwfQeF_b.jpg)
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Post by: El on February 02, 2012, 05:44:39 PM
(http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/0b55f8a4-fdc9-447f-99ca-3fa0172089b5.jpg)
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Post by: eris on February 03, 2012, 03:29:37 AM
Quote from: odeon
The ones that announce they leave usually come back.

i'm leaving ;) see you next month
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Post by: lutra on February 03, 2012, 03:13:56 PM
(http://www.laguiole.com/images/deglon_meeting_82500.jpg)

Hu? 

Doubt some of the set of four knives have an okay grip to properly handle them in the kitchen though. And um, this stainless steel 'designer's' set cost over €500. Yet..
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2012, 05:28:34 PM
(http://graphjam.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/0b55f8a4-fdc9-447f-99ca-3fa0172089b5.jpg)

Really? :-\
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Post by: midlifeaspie on February 03, 2012, 05:31:32 PM
Really? :-\

I smoked a lot of pot when I was younger and I don't have migraines, lung tumors, irritable bowel, Alzheimer's, glaucoma, seizures, ADD, MS, PMS, Tourette's or OCD.

Doesn't that prove something? ;)
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Post by: Zippo on February 03, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
Really? :-\

I smoked a lot of pot when I was younger and I don't have migraines, lung tumors, irritable bowel, Alzheimer's, glaucoma, seizures, ADD, MS, PMS, Tourette's or OCD.

Doesn't that prove something? ;)

 :autism:
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2012, 05:49:10 PM
Really? :-\

I smoked a lot of pot when I was younger and I don't have migraines, lung tumors, irritable bowel, Alzheimer's, glaucoma, seizures, ADD, MS, PMS, Tourette's or OCD.

Doesn't that prove something? ;)

you're a medical sensation. ;D
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Post by: midlifeaspie on February 03, 2012, 05:51:34 PM
I'm something.  A medical experiment in sleep deprivation is closer to the truth  :yawn:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 03, 2012, 06:35:05 PM
I think I'm the best troll on here.  Going on 2 years and no one's caught on yet.   :2thumbsup:
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 03, 2012, 06:39:45 PM
I think I'm the best troll on here.  Going on 2 years and no one's caught on yet.   :2thumbsup:

We aim to please.  :angel:
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Actually I am. :orly:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 03, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/146367056609362136_V197XtHz_b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 04, 2012, 09:27:04 PM
Wow!  This story from a nurse brought tears to my eyes.

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80′s arrived at the hospital to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. The nurse took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.

On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer’s Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, ‘And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?’ He smiled as he patted my hand and said, ‘She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.’

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Post by: skyblue1 on February 06, 2012, 06:27:29 PM
Clint Eastwwod Super Bowl ad (http://youtu.be/_PE5V4Uzobc)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 06, 2012, 09:22:01 PM
(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/77124212338541944_k80SbhIS_b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 08, 2012, 12:33:40 PM
Here's the arch enemy of the Flying Spaghetti Monster:

(http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2009_06_19-spaghettidog.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 09, 2012, 05:07:01 PM
Autistic Sex?

(http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/51861833178727179_7qmv7HLx_b.jpg)
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Post by: Parts on February 09, 2012, 05:35:06 PM
Here's the arch enemy of the Flying Spaghetti Monster:

(http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2009_06_19-spaghettidog.jpg)

I find this photo very disturbing for some reason :zombiefuck:
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 10, 2012, 11:39:35 AM
Sat in the bus opposite of a girl in a wheelchair. And she started a conversation, asking how much too late the bus was.
The bus did not have a functional plate to make it possible to roll herself in. And, half of the safety-belt, used to secure a wheelchair, was missing. She was like a marble in a pinball-machine.
Hats off for the bus driver, who decided we all could arrive 10 minutes later, to keep the ride as safe as possible for her.

We got her out safely too, despite ramp not working.

The girl and I had a fun conversation. She had a wit and a way of non emotional talking and thinking that was kind of familiar. Would not mind at all to see her again.

Shocking to hear that the company she drove with today, was one of the better. About 75% of their buses had functional safety belts.
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Post by: Parts on February 10, 2012, 11:48:15 AM
Banned Commercials - Learn English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUEkOVdUjHc#)
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 10, 2012, 11:59:35 AM
 :laugh:

A classic.
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Post by: lutra on February 11, 2012, 03:14:04 PM
Estimations are that there were over a million skaters (folks in general) on the ice in Holland today. Outside on ice formed naturally, I mean. The Dutch simply love doing that.

Um, not a photo of today's stampede but..
(http://94.100.114.18/461500001-461550000/461524801-461524900/461524806_6_9MWY.jpeg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 11, 2012, 05:28:41 PM
Estimations are that there were over a million skaters (folks in general) on the ice in Holland today. Outside on ice formed naturally, I mean. The Dutch simply love doing that.

Um, not a photo of today's stampede but..
(http://94.100.114.18/461500001-461550000/461524801-461524900/461524806_6_9MWY.jpeg)

Your post brought the story Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates to mind.
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Post by: Parts on February 12, 2012, 12:06:50 PM
Estimations are that there were over a million skaters (folks in general) on the ice in Holland today. Outside on ice formed naturally, I mean. The Dutch simply love doing that.

Um, not a photo of today's stampede but..
(http://94.100.114.18/461500001-461550000/461524801-461524900/461524806_6_9MWY.jpeg)

That is some beautiful ice perfect for skating :thumbup:
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Post by: lutra on February 12, 2012, 02:29:47 PM
Um, another one? This photo was taken yesterday (for a newspaper/news site).
(http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-YCET3OYE.jpg)
Sørry før the windmill stereotyping on both pictures/they're not everywhere here..

Oh, after this night the frost will be over and probably the ice will be gone soon after that..
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Post by: skyblue1 on February 23, 2012, 09:11:29 PM
This is fascinating: 


A Ninteenth Century Mystery.
On may 15, 1859, a child was born, She was the tenth child from a family of twelve. Her name was Ellen Sadler. there was nothing particularly remarkable about her, or any of the other children. Until Thursday, march 29, 1871, Ellen went to bed as usual. And did'nt wake up.

And just like a sleeping beauty, she didn't wake for nearly ten years.

The story starts in a sleepy little village in the heart of the English countryside. Turville is situated in the Hambleden valley, in between Oxford and Buckinghamshire. About 400 people lived in the scattered parish, and the village was mainly dominated by the Bailey family who lived at Turville Court.

At the corner of school lane there lay an old cottage, that is still there. It was owned by a farm labourer called Frewen, his wife Ann, and her children,. the children were from her first marriage to a man called Sadler.

The day started off normally, Frewen and the children got up and went about their business, but it wasn't until they realised that Ellen wasn't getting ready, that they began to suspect there was something wrong. Ellen was a quiet child most of the time, sedate, and thoughtful, She was also known to be dreamy, and had a listless manner about her which could be quite disturbing. Sometimes her distant expression and melancholy ways, made her brothers and sisters, leave her to her own thoughts, knowing that she didn't want to join in with their childish games and sports. She didn't have any friends and most of the time, she just sat at the bedroom window looking out at the world.

She had a great reverence for sacred things, and was always good and obedient, but it troubled her mother that she would sit for hours, by the fireside, with her head in her hands, staring at the flames and watching the shadows as they danced across the walls.

In fact the only time she would show any animation was when her father would return from the nearest tavern slightly the worst for wear, and she would give him a good talking too.!

At eleven years old, coming from an impoverished village, she had to start work. Her parents sent her to Marlow to become a nursemaid for a family with two young children.

This employment didn't last for long. Her fits of somnolence became regular and she became so stupid and useless (the words used at the time), that her mistress could not keep her.

After she had been discharged from the job, she started to complain about a constant pain in her head, evidently it was much more than just a normal headache,

Her parents became worried and sent her to a doctor in nearby Marlow, who diagnosed an abscess.

Poor little Ellen was sent to Reading hospital, and stayed there for seventeen weeks. Feeling a little bit better, she was sent home to Turville on Tuesday, March 27, 1871.

Two days later, on the Thursday, Ellen went to sleep.

A Dr. Hayman, from nearby Stockenchurch, rushed in his pony and trap, as quickly as he could , but by the time he got there, she couldn't be roused. as she lay there, apparently dead, her almost imperceptible breathing was the only thing showed she still had life in her body.

So began what even the great paper, The Times, called , 'one of the most astounding, inexplicable, physiological phenomena ever known'.

soon medical men and gentry were flocking to Turville to examine the sleeping girl. Ellen's mother didn't mind these visits, even encouraging them in fact. But there was a curious occurrence when she told one visitor that, she couldn't let him see her daughter yet, as she 'had to get her ready'

Eventually when the men were allowed to see her, this is what they saw.

The Free Press of the time, graphically explained.

After climbing the rickety stairs, and walked along to the room with the sloping roof, we saw , in the smaller bed, a girl laying on her left side, with her hand on the pillow under her head. A position she was accustomed to be in before she was afflicted.

The paper quotes: Her soft dark brown hair was confined in an old net. and appeared to be very matted, a condition her mother explained by saying she did not want to comb it for fear of disturbing her.

'This threw her pale face into greater relief, her eyes were sunken, and the appearance at a distance was that of death.

Many people who came to see her wanted to take a lock of her hair as a souvenir. Her mother was willing to grant this until all the peoples demands began to diminish the supply. It was only then that she refused to cut any more.

The strange thing was that her breathing was regular and natural, and her skin was still soft and her body was warm. Her pulse was slightly fast, but that was the only strange occurrence for somebody asleep.

Evidently her body was was still flexible but she was emaciated. Her feet and legs were the only part of her that was icy cold, which was strange. Her mother placed a hot water bottle beneath them to try and keep them warm.

Year after year, people came, and began to leave what was called small donations, or 'slight acknowledgements' as the were beginning to be called.

Suspicion began to grow that maybe this was a hoax, and the people began to turn against the family.

The main trouble was the fact that, according to her mother, Ellen was being kept alive by a small amount of port wine and sugar which she administered to Ellen through two small teapots, three times a day. At first she could open her mouth slightly and take a small spoonful, but after about fifteen months, her jaw became fixed and they had to use the teapots, pouring the mixture into the corner of her mouth, where she had a small opening because of a missing tooth. Sometimes a Small amount of milk was given to her, but this was all she had.

By this time the medical world was baffled. Rumours exist that among the elder Turville residents that Royalty even took an interest in her.

The prince of wales, the future King Edward, visited her and gave her the 'laying on of hands' which people in those days believed would cure the afflicted.

By this time, the doctors who where attending to her, began to realise that the local population was finding the whole thing very suspicious. So on entering the house, usually at unexpected moments to catch the family out, they would very carefully hide pointed needles up their sleeves so as to prick Ellen on her legs and arms to try and make her react. One doctor even suggested something called galvanism, in other words electric therapy. But nothing woke her.

The offers of money to come and see Ellen was quite substantial by this time. Ellen's mother was earning two pounds a week through donations. This would be about one hundred pounds in modern money. You can understand peoples scepticism.

Eventually someone, probably out of spite, wrote to the highest echelons of government, and the home secretary of the time demanded an investigation. This didn't come to anything as they were told that the parents were not deliberately asking for money. The people became frustrated and the whole thing simmered on until after a few years, in late may 1880, after a particularly bad thunderstorm, Ellens mother came in from the fields where she had been working, and feeling frightened and jumpy consequently had a heart attack and died before the doctor could reach her.

The inquest which was held at the Bull and Butcher pub, was straight forward, but of course everybody wanted to know what would happen to Ellen. Dr. Hayman was again confronted about his diagnosis, and defended himself by saying that Ellen was definitely paralysed and unconscious. Still they thought it a confidence trick. People came forward and said they had seen Ellen walking through the grave yard at night, and looking through the bedroom window when she thought there was nobody looking.

It was decided that Ellen would be looked after by her sister Elizabeth Stacey, wife of a bricklayer.

Then a strange thing happened. Five months later, Ellen began showing signs of waking. On New Years Eve 1880, more than nine years after falling asleep, the Free Press broke the news that at last the sleeping girl of Turville, was awake. She was conscious and speaking.

Ellen was twenty one years of age. But she spoke and acted like a child. She had absolutely no memory of those nine strange years.

After adjusting back into the real world, Ellen went to stay with her Aunt, a Mrs Blackwell, annd earned her living working with beads. A few years later she married a farmer from Reading and moved out of the district. Later dying in obscurity.

Was it Narcolepsy? At the time the Doctors wouldn't have known about the illness. They are still not sure today.

Like all strange mysteries, we shall never know the truth.




http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/hub/The-Sleeping-Girl-of-Turville-The-True-Story-of-a-Girl-asleep-for-Nine-Years (http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/hub/The-Sleeping-Girl-of-Turville-The-True-Story-of-a-Girl-asleep-for-Nine-Years)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 24, 2012, 04:09:13 PM
Project Gutenberg has the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose.  Simply a must read.
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Post by: skyblue1 on February 24, 2012, 09:51:12 PM
This is fascinating: 


A Ninteenth Century Mystery.
On may 15, 1859, a child was born, She was the tenth child from a family of twelve. Her name was Ellen Sadler. there was nothing particularly remarkable about her, or any of the other children. Until Thursday, march 29, 1871, Ellen went to bed as usual. And did'nt wake up.

And just like a sleeping beauty, she didn't wake for nearly ten years.

The story starts in a sleepy little village in the heart of the English countryside. Turville is situated in the Hambleden valley, in between Oxford and Buckinghamshire. About 400 people lived in the scattered parish, and the village was mainly dominated by the Bailey family who lived at Turville Court.

At the corner of school lane there lay an old cottage, that is still there. It was owned by a farm labourer called Frewen, his wife Ann, and her children,. the children were from her first marriage to a man called Sadler.

The day started off normally, Frewen and the children got up and went about their business, but it wasn't until they realised that Ellen wasn't getting ready, that they began to suspect there was something wrong. Ellen was a quiet child most of the time, sedate, and thoughtful, She was also known to be dreamy, and had a listless manner about her which could be quite disturbing. Sometimes her distant expression and melancholy ways, made her brothers and sisters, leave her to her own thoughts, knowing that she didn't want to join in with their childish games and sports. She didn't have any friends and most of the time, she just sat at the bedroom window looking out at the world.

She had a great reverence for sacred things, and was always good and obedient, but it troubled her mother that she would sit for hours, by the fireside, with her head in her hands, staring at the flames and watching the shadows as they danced across the walls.

In fact the only time she would show any animation was when her father would return from the nearest tavern slightly the worst for wear, and she would give him a good talking too.!

At eleven years old, coming from an impoverished village, she had to start work. Her parents sent her to Marlow to become a nursemaid for a family with two young children.

This employment didn't last for long. Her fits of somnolence became regular and she became so stupid and useless (the words used at the time), that her mistress could not keep her.

After she had been discharged from the job, she started to complain about a constant pain in her head, evidently it was much more than just a normal headache,

Her parents became worried and sent her to a doctor in nearby Marlow, who diagnosed an abscess.

Poor little Ellen was sent to Reading hospital, and stayed there for seventeen weeks. Feeling a little bit better, she was sent home to Turville on Tuesday, March 27, 1871.

Two days later, on the Thursday, Ellen went to sleep.

A Dr. Hayman, from nearby Stockenchurch, rushed in his pony and trap, as quickly as he could , but by the time he got there, she couldn't be roused. as she lay there, apparently dead, her almost imperceptible breathing was the only thing showed she still had life in her body.

So began what even the great paper, The Times, called , 'one of the most astounding, inexplicable, physiological phenomena ever known'.

soon medical men and gentry were flocking to Turville to examine the sleeping girl. Ellen's mother didn't mind these visits, even encouraging them in fact. But there was a curious occurrence when she told one visitor that, she couldn't let him see her daughter yet, as she 'had to get her ready'

Eventually when the men were allowed to see her, this is what they saw.

The Free Press of the time, graphically explained.

After climbing the rickety stairs, and walked along to the room with the sloping roof, we saw , in the smaller bed, a girl laying on her left side, with her hand on the pillow under her head. A position she was accustomed to be in before she was afflicted.

The paper quotes: Her soft dark brown hair was confined in an old net. and appeared to be very matted, a condition her mother explained by saying she did not want to comb it for fear of disturbing her.

'This threw her pale face into greater relief, her eyes were sunken, and the appearance at a distance was that of death.

Many people who came to see her wanted to take a lock of her hair as a souvenir. Her mother was willing to grant this until all the peoples demands began to diminish the supply. It was only then that she refused to cut any more.

The strange thing was that her breathing was regular and natural, and her skin was still soft and her body was warm. Her pulse was slightly fast, but that was the only strange occurrence for somebody asleep.

Evidently her body was was still flexible but she was emaciated. Her feet and legs were the only part of her that was icy cold, which was strange. Her mother placed a hot water bottle beneath them to try and keep them warm.

Year after year, people came, and began to leave what was called small donations, or 'slight acknowledgements' as the were beginning to be called.

Suspicion began to grow that maybe this was a hoax, and the people began to turn against the family.

The main trouble was the fact that, according to her mother, Ellen was being kept alive by a small amount of port wine and sugar which she administered to Ellen through two small teapots, three times a day. At first she could open her mouth slightly and take a small spoonful, but after about fifteen months, her jaw became fixed and they had to use the teapots, pouring the mixture into the corner of her mouth, where she had a small opening because of a missing tooth. Sometimes a Small amount of milk was given to her, but this was all she had.

By this time the medical world was baffled. Rumours exist that among the elder Turville residents that Royalty even took an interest in her.

The prince of wales, the future King Edward, visited her and gave her the 'laying on of hands' which people in those days believed would cure the afflicted.

By this time, the doctors who where attending to her, began to realise that the local population was finding the whole thing very suspicious. So on entering the house, usually at unexpected moments to catch the family out, they would very carefully hide pointed needles up their sleeves so as to prick Ellen on her legs and arms to try and make her react. One doctor even suggested something called galvanism, in other words electric therapy. But nothing woke her.

The offers of money to come and see Ellen was quite substantial by this time. Ellen's mother was earning two pounds a week through donations. This would be about one hundred pounds in modern money. You can understand peoples scepticism.

Eventually someone, probably out of spite, wrote to the highest echelons of government, and the home secretary of the time demanded an investigation. This didn't come to anything as they were told that the parents were not deliberately asking for money. The people became frustrated and the whole thing simmered on until after a few years, in late may 1880, after a particularly bad thunderstorm, Ellens mother came in from the fields where she had been working, and feeling frightened and jumpy consequently had a heart attack and died before the doctor could reach her.

The inquest which was held at the Bull and Butcher pub, was straight forward, but of course everybody wanted to know what would happen to Ellen. Dr. Hayman was again confronted about his diagnosis, and defended himself by saying that Ellen was definitely paralysed and unconscious. Still they thought it a confidence trick. People came forward and said they had seen Ellen walking through the grave yard at night, and looking through the bedroom window when she thought there was nobody looking.

It was decided that Ellen would be looked after by her sister Elizabeth Stacey, wife of a bricklayer.

Then a strange thing happened. Five months later, Ellen began showing signs of waking. On New Years Eve 1880, more than nine years after falling asleep, the Free Press broke the news that at last the sleeping girl of Turville, was awake. She was conscious and speaking.

Ellen was twenty one years of age. But she spoke and acted like a child. She had absolutely no memory of those nine strange years.

After adjusting back into the real world, Ellen went to stay with her Aunt, a Mrs Blackwell, annd earned her living working with beads. A few years later she married a farmer from Reading and moved out of the district. Later dying in obscurity.

Was it Narcolepsy? At the time the Doctors wouldn't have known about the illness. They are still not sure today.

Like all strange mysteries, we shall never know the truth.




http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/hub/The-Sleeping-Girl-of-Turville-The-True-Story-of-a-Girl-asleep-for-Nine-Years (http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/hub/The-Sleeping-Girl-of-Turville-The-True-Story-of-a-Girl-asleep-for-Nine-Years)
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.
Maggie Meier would cradle the beach ball in her hands and, with perfect form, shoot it through her the arms of her sister, who had formed a makeshift hoop.

Swish.

The only thing out of the ordinary? Maggie Meier was in a coma.

“I have never seen anything like it,” said Dr. William Graf, Meier’s neurologist. “The act of shooting a basketball must have been ingrained as one of Maggie’s basic instincts — her basketball shooting motion came back to her even before she was able to stand up or walk again.”

Sometimes the family would transfer her into a chair where she would shoot a ball into a mini hoop. After a few minutes of shooting, she would go back to her comatose state.

In the fall of 2008, Meier, now a senior at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kan., complained to her parents about feeling ill. When her condition worsened they rushed her to the hospital, where she had a seizure.

Doctors eventually discovered Meier was suffering from mycoplasma meningoencephalitis, a type of meningitis that caused swelling in her brain. They tried to keep her seizures under control and, a few times, had to resuscitate her.

She ended up in the hospital for 100 days. For two-and-a-half months, she was in a coma. Her doctors and family had to do everything for her, from turning her every two hours to moving her arms and legs for her so they wouldn’t stiffen.

The moments when she was awake are just tales to Meier, not memories.

“Coming back to normal, I hear stories like that, like shooting the beach ball,” she said. “I played basketball my whole life, since third grade. I had the knowledge of playing and knowing what was going on in a game.”


What Meier called “normal” was a complete restart of her life.

She had to relearn everything — how to walk, speak and read. Social cues that once came easily had disappeared. But Meier still wanted to play the game she loved.

“When we brought her home, she would get in her wheelchair and try to shoot hoops,” said Margaret Meier, her mother. “When you have a brain injury to that degree, no one can predict how far along you’ll be able to go.”

Her freshman year was completely lost after so much promise on the court — Meier was once a sharpshooter who won an AAU national title on a team coached by her father, Steve.

Eventually, when the Meiers’ insurance ran out, they sent Maggie back to school where she was still early in her recovery, still trying to walk and talk correctly.

Basketball proved therapeutic. Huskies coach David Glenn, who literally kept a chair on the bench with a “reserved for Maggie Meier” sign while she was in the hospital, worked with her.

It paid off — Meier made the JV team her sophomore year and joined the Huskies’ varsity squad the next season.

This year she was a part-time starter and on Monday was in the starting lineup as she celebrated Senior Night, the culmination of more than three years of recovery.

“When I’m out there, I don’t think about it that much,” said Meier. “I just think I’ve been here for years. But when I do think about it, it’s pretty awesome.”


Later this year, she’ll graduate and attend Benedictine College in Kansas, though basketball will take a back seat.

Inspired by her experience, Meier wants to earn a degree in special education. “Seeing what I was like, it helped me appreciate what other people go through every day,” she said.

Though she may only play intramural hoops at Benedictine, Meier’s story has inspired at least one collegiate coach.

After the Kansas City Star reported Meier’s story, Graf, whose daughter plays for Yale, said he spoke to the Bulldogs’ head coach Chris Gobrecht about Meier’s incredible comeback.

“[She] said, ‘Anyone who has gone through that . . . can be on my team,’” Meier said. “That’s pretty cool.”

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/kan...oma-022312 (http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/kan...oma-022312)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: lutra on February 28, 2012, 05:31:36 PM
To those who tried to 'help' me before..

Well, don't.. pleeeease.. cos you're not helpful at all..
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Post by: renaeden on March 01, 2012, 12:03:45 AM
(http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/013111/serotonin-and-dopamine.gif)
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Post by: lutra on March 01, 2012, 11:18:04 AM
Oinky doinky, an ex-girlfriend of mine (25 years ago) is going to make an edition of the Playboy. It's going to be a special lesbian version of said magazine. Well, not Maartje, bi-sexual back then, herself is going to show her beauty but she's going to guide/look for models for the Dutch version of Playboy in July.

Just read it in my newspaper, and although I never buy the magazine myself, I might then.

Man, I was crazy² in love with that girl in my junior high/highschool(?) days. Such a sweetheart she was. Bright, funny and really creative as well. Me finding out she had a girlfriend on the side broke my heart then. :tard: Really silly/stupid, looking back now.
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Post by: skyblue1 on March 01, 2012, 07:05:28 PM
(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/1816235_700b.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 14, 2012, 04:28:51 PM
How I wish I was in England for real.  Unbelievably gorgeous.  Makes me cry that it isn't real and I can't live the story.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9143769/Warner-Bros-Studio-Tour-London-The-Making-of-Harry-Potter.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9143769/Warner-Bros-Studio-Tour-London-The-Making-of-Harry-Potter.html)
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Post by: Meadow on March 14, 2012, 05:29:59 PM
Found out who my great grandfather and great great grandfather are on my father's side last night.
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Post by: TA on March 14, 2012, 07:56:03 PM
Just thought I would save this.


(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1452/capturecm.png)
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Post by: Meadow on March 14, 2012, 08:09:11 PM
^ that's special
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Post by: lutra on March 15, 2012, 08:57:33 AM

Sliding door to the garden completely open, blackbird singing his creative song, 'clumsy' bumblebees flying about, fresh green things appearing above soil and two dunnocks flirting. Oh, dunnock is now singing too. Nice, very high pitched 'waterfally' song he does.

A point in writing this? Nup, none..
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 15, 2012, 09:04:02 AM

Sliding door to the garden completely open, blackbird singing his creative song, 'clumsy' bumblebees flying about, fresh green things appearing above soil and two dunnocks flirting. Oh, dunnock is now singing too. Nice, very high pitched 'waterfally' song he does.

A point in writing this? Nup, none..

 It gives me a really pleasing picture in my head, so thank you.  :thumbup:
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Post by: lutra on March 15, 2012, 09:15:27 AM

You're welcome. It was just silly ol' me noticing Spring things. *wipes away tear from cheek*


Going to photograph some stuff in the garden in a sec.. maybe I'll post some of the probably boring pictures here later on. (no big promise though.. bet they're going to be too lame)
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Post by: 'andersom' on March 16, 2012, 06:54:22 AM
I found a Black Redstart enjoying my garden this morning.

Haven't seen one in this village before, in all the 20 years that I live here.

He looked nice.
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Post by: 'andersom' on March 16, 2012, 07:02:05 AM
First Sunday in May often has been the day of the invasion of the ants in this household.

They come in at the front door, go all the way through the house, to find something they like in the kitchen at the back of my house. There are ants nests at the back of my house too, but, those are well behaved ants. They don't invade my territory.

This morning, I thought May was coming soon this year. First ants have been located in the hallway. Time for the boiling water treatment.
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Post by: BruceCM on March 16, 2012, 07:36:17 AM
Oh, the joys of living Men at Work - Down Under - Official Music Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhnn6yb4Mmc#ws)!
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Post by: Charlotte Quin on March 16, 2012, 06:54:05 PM
The accompanying picture to this ad has never been so true. I just HAD to screencap it :laugh:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa396/noisynobody27/trollad.jpg)

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Post by: skyblue1 on March 26, 2012, 08:01:43 PM
Mom's Clothesline...
I remember...

1. Hang socks by the toes not the top.
2. Hang pants by the legs not the waistband.

Remember??

You have to be a certain age to appreciate this.
I can hear my mother now.......

THE BASIC RULES FOR CLOTHESLINES:
(if you don't know what clotheslines are, better skip this)

1. You had to wash the clothes line before hanging any clothes - walk the entire lengths of each line with a damp cloth around the lines.

2. You had to hang the clothes in a certain order, and always hang "whites" with "whites," and hang them first.

3. You never hung a shirt by the shoulders - always by the tail!.
What would the neighbors think?

4. Wash day on a Monday! Never hang clothes on the weekend, or Sunday, for Heaven's sake!

5. Hang the sheets and towels on the outside lines so you could hide your "unmentionables" in the middle (perverts & busybodies, y'know!)

6. It didn't matter if it was sub zero weather ... clothes would "freeze-dry."

7. Always gather the clothes pins when taking down dry clothes! Pins left on the lines were "tacky!"

8. If you were efficient, you would line the clothes up so that each item did not need two clothes pins, but shared one of the clothes pins with the next washed item.

9. Clothes off of the line before dinner time, neatly folded in the clothes basket, and ready to be ironed.

10. IRONED?! Well, that's a whole other subject!
A POEM

A clothesline was a news forecast
To neighbors passing by,
There were no secrets you could keep
When clothes were hung to dry.

It also was a friendly link
For neighbors always knew
If company had stopped on by
To spend a night or two.

For then you'd see the "fancy sheets"
And towels upon the line;
You'd see the "company table cloths"
With intricate designs.

The line announced a baby's birth
From folks who lived inside -
As brand new infant clothes were hung,
So carefully with pride!

The ages of the children could
So readily be known
By watching how the sizes changed,
You'd know how much they'd grown!

It also told when illness struck,
As extra sheets were hung;
Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe, too,
Haphazardly were strung.

It also said, "Gone on vacation now"
When lines hung limp and bare.
It told, "We're back!" when full lines sagged
With not an inch to spare!

New folks in town were scorned upon
If wash was dingy and gray,
As neighbors carefully raised their brows,
And looked the other way .. . ..

But clotheslines now are of the past,
For dryers make work much less.
Now what goes on inside a home
Is anybody's guess!

I really miss that way of life.
It was a friendly sign
When neighbors knew each other best
By what hung on the line.
 

 



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Post by: 'andersom' on March 27, 2012, 01:25:14 AM
 :laugh:

Sensitivity issues make me always hang socks by the top, not by the toes.
Hanging trousers from the waistband makes that often ironing is not necessary. Hanging them from the pipes does make ironing  a must.

Lines cleaning, yes, that cloth used for that would get really dirty. Clothes pegs had to go inside, because on the line, in the weather, they'd become mouldy, and dark with fungus.

Not hanging a shirt by the shoulders is an ironing wisdom. It's a bugger to get the shoulders right, when they have been hanged wrong.

I'm on the spectrum. I need to hang my washing sorted. Or my head will spin. That that makes me appear old-fashioned, so be it. It just has to look good.

Sheets on the outside, I still do that most of the times. They dry the fastest that way. And I love my sheets back on the bed in the evening.

I do wash every day of the week I want though. Not doing the white washing first on Monday, and then the dark washing after that, in the same water, but, cooled down, as it used to be, way, way back.


Unmentionables, about 60 years back, consisted of cloth sanitary towels too. Nosy neighbours could find out by watching the washing line whether someone was overdue with her period. Washing lines were priceless to get gossip going.

I do feel really old now though, reading the post above, because,.....

I remember the clothesline of my Grandmother, she did have the line where you didn't use clothes pegs. You had to hang the washing by twisting open a rope, and then let the twist get back into the rope, with a tip of the washing squeezed in between.
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Post by: renaeden on March 27, 2012, 02:58:10 AM
We are lucky here with the amount of sunlight we get that we rarely use the dryer. I don't like to use the dryer because it uses a lot of electricity. We don't leave the pegs out on the line because otherwise they become dry and brittle and then break when used.

I agree with the way hyke hangs out her washing. It is the same for me. Although when I lived with GA I used to hang all our underwear on an inside rack and it would dry there fairly quickly (within a day). I used to hate folding fitted sheets so I would roll them up instead.
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Post by: 'andersom' on March 27, 2012, 03:03:07 AM
I don't own a dryer. On wet days, I hang my washing in the attic, and aim a fan at it. Works really well, and, uses less electricity than a dryer would.

I now use hanging washing racks mostly. So, I can start with hanging my washing outside, and quickly race it, with rack and all, inside, if the weather changes.

Just love the scent of washing that has dried outside.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on April 18, 2012, 01:46:16 PM
If you're inquisitive enough, you learn something new every day.

Sweden's culture minister was feeling the heat Wednesday after a weekend art exhibit in which she cut up a cake baked into the shape of a cartoonishly stereotyped African woman.

A group representing Swedes of African descent has called for Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth to resign over that it called a racist caricature. But Liljeroth defended her participation, saying the cake was designed to "challenge the traditional image of racism."

"While the symbolism in the piece is despicable, it is unfortunate and highly regrettable that the presentation has been interpreted as an expression of racism by some," Liljeroth said in a statement issued by her office. "The artistic intent was the exact opposite."

The artist who designed the cake, Makode Linde, is of African descent himself and said the piece was aimed at condemning the practice of female genital mutilation. Pictures from the Sunday exhibition showed Liljeroth slicing into the cake from the "genitals" and feeding it to Linde, who told CNN he made himself the head of the figure and screamed in pain when it was cut.

"I didn't intend for anyone to feel singled out or embarrassed," he said. "But we're talking about female genital mutilation -- is there any comfortable or cozy way to talk about it?"

Liljeroth was scheduled to meet with representatives of the National Association for Afro-Swedes, which has demanded she should step down, on Wednesday evening. The group said it hoped to ensure "that similar events don't happen again."

"To participate at a racist manifestation portrayed as art is definitely crossing the line," Kitimbwa Sabuni, the group's spokesman, said in a written statement. He said the minister's appearance shows she either supported what the group called a racist event "or that she has an extremely bad sense of questions of racism."

"No matter what, the Afro-Swedes no longer have confidence for her as culture minister and demand that she assumes her responsibility and resigns," Sabuni said.

The event took place at Stockholm's Museum of Modern Art, which was marking World Art Day on Sunday. The museum was closed by a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon, but reopened Wednesday after no explosives were found, spokeswoman Kristin Ek said.

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Post by: skyblue1 on April 18, 2012, 01:58:19 PM
Dick Clark died of massive heart attack at 82
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Post by: midlifeaspie on April 18, 2012, 02:56:38 PM
I saw that.  I really thought he was going to die sooner after that stroke.
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Post by: skyblue1 on April 18, 2012, 04:37:15 PM
I couldnt believe he came back from the stroke.

He last hosted his New Years eve show this year, one last time
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Post by: 'andersom' on April 23, 2012, 08:32:18 AM
I saw a lookalike of Adam today, on the bus. 

He even smiled at me, the way Adam does in pics.
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Post by: odeon on April 23, 2012, 11:47:08 AM
Maybe it *was* Adam. :tinfoil:
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Post by: Kapkao on April 23, 2012, 12:36:13 PM
Quote
My friend, Azamat Bagatov, a giant from Turkmenistan attack him and broke his anus.
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Post by: 'andersom' on April 23, 2012, 02:50:14 PM
Maybe it *was* Adam. :tinfoil:

The spiky hair was just too even. And, it was a dark ginger. So, I guess it wasn't Adam, but, who knows.  I should have said "hi, I'm Hyke" :laugh:
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Post by: Kapkao on April 23, 2012, 03:06:21 PM
A British tar is a soaring soul,
As free as a mountain bird,
His energetic fist should be ready to resist
A dictatorial word.

His nose should should pant,
and his lip should curl,
His cheeks should flame,
and his brow should furl,
His bosom should heave,
and his heart should glow (protrude),
And his fist be ever ready
for a knock-down blow...

His nose should pant and his lip should curl,
His cheeks should flame and his brow should furl,
His bosom should heave and his heart should glow,
And his fist be ever ready for a knock-down blow.

His eyes should flash with an inborn fire,
His brow with scorn be wrung;
He never should bow down to a domineering frown,
Or the tang of a tyrant tongue.

His foot should stamp,
and his throat should growl,
His hair should twirl,
and his face should scowl,
His eyes should flash,
and his breast protrude,
And this should be his costomary attitude.

His foot should stamp, and his throat should growl,
His hair should twirl, and his face should scowl;
His eyes should flash, and his breast protrude,
And this should be his customary attitude,
His attitude,
His attitude,
His attitude!
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Post by: Parts on May 12, 2012, 06:19:43 PM
Look at this cool table
Fletcher automated Capstan Table (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ_AwFSWIPU#ws)
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Post by: Jesse on May 12, 2012, 06:44:41 PM
Cool. I love furniture

Look at this Fire agate. I dont think i ever showed it

 :GA:
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 13, 2012, 04:36:06 PM
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/Meika_1/Aminals/cat_mouse_jpg.jpg)
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Post by: Jesse on May 17, 2012, 10:13:42 PM
marvelous cutting.  :-*
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 30, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words and karma points about PA and I mowing the lawn.

Yes, we do have a different love.  He was 42 and I was 34 when we married.  He'd hardly dated because he was so shy and still lived at home with his folks.   I'd hardly dated also.  We'd had a class together at Uni in 1969 and were both interested in each other, but never spoke.  After that class ended I'd spend the first few weeks of each semester keeping an eye out for him.  I didn't know he'd switched from Economics to History, so he was in another building. 

Fast forward to 1982 when I attended a singles group and saw him there.  I asked if he had gone to Uni and he said yes.

QV  "Can I get you a cup of coffee?"
PA  "I don't drink coffee."
QV  "Would you like some tea then?"
PA  "I don't drink tea."
QV  "Well, would  you like some hot water?"
PA  The most marvelous, full throated laugh erupted from him and I knew I had him.

We dated for about 2 years before he proposed to me under a shotgun rack (I always claim we had a different kind of shotgun wedding.)  He actually asked my Dad for permission to marry me in front of both sets of parents.

Turns out his mother's family and my Mom's family lived around the corner from each other when they were kids.  All his uncles worked for my Mom's best friend's mother's family business.  And my Mom knew all his uncles.

His Mom and Dad shared a house in WW2 with my Mom's cousin and his wife. 

My Dad used to shop at his aunt's husband's grocery store.

Well, you get the picture.  It was destiny that we had to meet some time and we did.

P.S.  Our wedding date is March 15, 1985.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 31, 2012, 06:19:38 PM
EVERYONE should at least scan this link.  It runs the gamut from the kitchen to the suitcase to first aid and beyond.  They had me at the opening the blasted hard plastic packaging tip.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/35-lifechanging-ways-to-use-everyday-objects?sub=1569886_299106 (http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/35-lifechanging-ways-to-use-everyday-objects?sub=1569886_299106)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 01, 2012, 03:14:48 PM
Uh, Hyke?

Cow and bull 'having relations' stop highway traffic

There those farm animals go again, taking the Beatles' "Why Don't We Do It in the Road" soooo literally.
Traffic on a western Pennsylvania highway came to a standstill this morning, but commuters at least got to see quite a show: namely, a bull and cow "having relations in the road."
"It's right in the construction zone, so it's making a big mess out there," Trooper John Corna said.
Dude, we don't want to know. Police couldn't get the copulating cattle to stop going at it and had to call in folks from the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, who apparently whispered just the right sweet nothings to convince the animals to clear out.
Next time, get a rooooom!
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Post by: 'andersom' on June 01, 2012, 04:28:45 PM
I've never been to Pennsylvania.  :angel:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 01, 2012, 05:58:04 PM
I've never been to Pennsylvania.  :angel:

So you claim.
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Post by: odeon on June 03, 2012, 01:22:09 AM
I need to boost my post count. I'm going to reach 60,000 soon. :tard:
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Post by: 'andersom' on June 03, 2012, 02:49:47 PM
I need to boost my post count. I'm going to reach 60,000 soon. :tard:

You already did.  :zombiefuck:
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Post by: Genesis on June 03, 2012, 09:10:40 PM
I never been to the west coast
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Post by: odeon on June 03, 2012, 11:04:39 PM
I'm on the west coast. Not the one you think but nevertheless on the west coast.  :tard:
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Post by: skyblue1 on June 04, 2012, 09:32:21 AM
(http://pic.epicfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/police-fail-gas-pump.jpg)
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Post by: odeon on June 04, 2012, 02:24:28 PM
 :plus:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 05, 2012, 06:36:19 PM
Thank you News Box Slaves for the kind notice.  I did see that "WISE" was in quotes.  Was it supposed to be "WIDE"?
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 11, 2012, 05:04:04 PM
Sometime between 6:30 and 7 this morning PA noticed the 9 nails sticking out the PRs door where she had nailed them through the door.  Needless to say he went ballistic.  Nevermind that it happened around 2005, he just saw them today.

I'm surprised his shouting wasn't heard around the world. 
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Post by: odeon on June 13, 2012, 02:24:13 PM
 :laugh:
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Post by: Callaway on June 13, 2012, 02:30:19 PM
Sometime between 6:30 and 7 this morning PA noticed the 9 nails sticking out the PRs door where she had nailed them through the door.  Needless to say he went ballistic.  Nevermind that it happened around 2005, he just saw them today.

I'm surprised his shouting wasn't heard around the world.

I did jolt awake about that time, so maybe I did hear it at least subconsciously.

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Post by: TA on June 13, 2012, 04:21:10 PM
For our resident Avatar:

(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/20005405.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 13, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
I thought about posting this in the video thread, but realized that it's more than a video.  Enjoy and peace.

The Beauty of Pollination HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DoClq5gPxU#ws)
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Post by: renaeden on June 23, 2012, 12:11:20 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5slqysqQQ1qagq5oo1_500.jpg)
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Post by: odeon on June 23, 2012, 02:03:30 AM
I have to use that one somewhere.
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Post by: skyblue1 on June 24, 2012, 01:36:54 PM
(http://chzjustcapshunz.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/funny-animal-captions-smell-my-armpit-world.jpg)
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Post by: Jesse on June 24, 2012, 02:45:23 PM
I hope they make a t-shirt out of this beautiful art. i'd buy it in a jiffy!
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Post by: midlifeaspie on June 25, 2012, 09:13:04 AM
Couldn't you just glue some tinfoil to a generic white t-shirt?  It would be nice and shiny, and would probably be in your price range after only saving for a month or two.
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Post by: MissKitty on June 25, 2012, 03:05:41 PM
I was unloading the dishwasher and discovered this  :zoinks:

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Canuk1975/IMG_4740.jpg)

who said doing dishes is boring?  :lol1:
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Post by: odeon on June 25, 2012, 11:31:54 PM
Strange that you should find a glass in your dishwasher. :tard:
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Post by: 'andersom' on June 26, 2012, 05:43:03 AM
I was unloading the dishwasher and discovered this  :zoinks:

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Canuk1975/IMG_4740.jpg)

who said doing dishes is boring?  :lol1:

I do my dishes by hand.  :M














(and never have finds that interesting)
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Post by: TA on June 26, 2012, 05:46:07 AM
I was unloading the dishwasher and discovered this  :zoinks:

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Canuk1975/IMG_4740.jpg)

who said doing dishes is boring?  :lol1:

I do my dishes by hand.  :M


There is a dirty joke somewhere in there.
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Post by: 'andersom' on June 26, 2012, 05:47:02 AM
I was unloading the dishwasher and discovered this  :zoinks:

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Canuk1975/IMG_4740.jpg)

who said doing dishes is boring?  :lol1:

I do my dishes by hand.  :M


There is a dirty joke somewhere in there.

It's a very clean glass though.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 27, 2012, 06:57:25 PM
Back in the early 1960's PA took a course at a bank where he worked for a while.  It was in computer programming.  It involved actually physically re-wiring/routing the computer to change the programs.  Pretty soon all we'll have to do is think of something and the computer will automatically program itself to do what we want.
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Post by: odeon on June 27, 2012, 11:20:22 PM
Back in the early 1960's PA took a course at a bank where he worked for a while.  It was in computer programming.  It involved actually physically re-wiring/routing the computer to change the programs.  Pretty soon all we'll have to do is think of something and the computer will automatically program itself to do what we want.

What do you do instead? ???
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Post by: bodie on June 28, 2012, 02:29:00 AM
My child was conceived in a hotel in Barking, which is East London.

I was hosting a dog show down there.  Despite it being a town in
London everywhere was shut at 10pm (it was a Sunday)

which goes to show just what can happen when you have time on your
hands. :P
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Post by: lutra on June 28, 2012, 04:21:17 PM
The mood I'm in.. I've created myself, some 'old' Greek said once. Um, probably an hedonist.. but I can't recall his name at the moment. Inclination/implication, reading it years² ago, stayed with me though. Ever since....
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Post by: Queen Victoria on June 29, 2012, 05:23:12 PM
(http://www.animalliberationfront.com/Games/Dog4Sale.jpg)

Dog For Sale

Free to good home. Excellent guard dog. Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore, as there are no more drug pushers, thieves, murderers, or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat.

Most of them knew Jethro only by his Oriental street name, Ho Lee Schitt.

I want him so badly, he's sooooooooooooo cute.
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Post by: lutra on July 01, 2012, 07:11:05 PM
Jeeh, Antwerpian lady logged out/signed off OKC today (or yesterday). No profile/nothing's there. Oh well.. going to do the same thing in a moment as well. 

*edit.. to add.. I've never contacted her or anything..



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Post by: 'andersom' on July 02, 2012, 07:34:16 AM
^

Jammer.
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Post by: lutra on July 02, 2012, 12:05:52 PM
^ Ben d'r helemaal ondersteboven van.. wat ja, het extreem lastig maakt dit te schrijven nu.

Heb je dat wel eens geprobeerd? Ondersteboven, op je fontanelletje, in some sort of yoga-pose, trachten iets uit te typen. :o

Nah, I'm fine.. really. Kinda hit me by surprise yestereve and.... Nothing lost, nothing gained. 
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 03, 2012, 01:24:24 AM
^ Ben d'r helemaal ondersteboven van.. wat ja, het extreem lastig maakt dit te schrijven nu.

Heb je dat wel eens geprobeerd? Ondersteboven, op je fontanelletje, in some sort of yoga-pose, trachten iets uit te typen. :o

Nah, I'm fine.. really. Kinda hit me by surprise yestereve and.... Nothing lost, nothing gained.

I never tried.

Als onze lieve heer had gewild dat we op ons hoofd zouden staan, had ie daar wel voetjes gemaakt.   :M
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Post by: lutra on July 03, 2012, 06:43:46 AM
^ Heehee.

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Post by: MissKitty on July 06, 2012, 08:58:36 PM
Moments like this make me love my country. :laugh:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/different-kind-drummer-mountie-beats-skins-band-camp-220029699.html (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/different-kind-drummer-mountie-beats-skins-band-camp-220029699.html)
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Post by: Parts on July 06, 2012, 09:52:21 PM
Nopony Expects The Spanish Inquisition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MY_BKuCzrU#)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 13, 2012, 01:21:05 PM

Autistic man survives 3-week ordeal in Utah desert

DENVER (AP) - An autistic man lived on frogs and roots as he wandered for weeks in the remote Escalante Desert of southern Utah until being rescued, emaciated but alive.

William Martin LaFever, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo., told rescuers that in addition to the bits of food he scavenged, including a few frogs he caught, he drank water from the Escalante River while attempting to walk from Boulder, Utah, to Page, Ariz., a distance of approximately 90 miles or more by the route he appeared to be taking.

The Garfield County Sheriff's Department estimated he had traveled about 40 miles over at least three weeks before he was found Thursday.

"It is some of the most rugged, unforgiving terrain you will find anywhere on Earth, jagged cliffs, stone ledges, sandstone, sagebrush, juniper," sheriff's spokeswoman Becki Bronson said in a telephone interview. "Where William was hiking, there just isn't anyone out there," she said. "There are no people. There are no towns." The sheriff's department said it was remarkable that searchers aboard a helicopter were able to find LaFever at all, much less alive.

Deputy Ray Gardner, who had recently completed training in search and rescue operations for people with autism and was aboard the helicopter, said LaFever would not have survived another 24 hours.

The helicopter took LaFever to Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch. The hospital said it could not release any information on his condition.

LaFever was trying to get to Page because his father, John LaFever of Colorado Springs, told him he would wire money to him in there, the sheriff's department said in a written release. William LaFever had called his father on June 6 or 7 to say he was hiking in the Boulder area with his dog, and that someone had stolen some of his hiking gear and he had run out of money.

John LaFever told his son to catch a ride to Page to collect the money.

Unbeknownst to his father, William LaFever apparently decided to hike down the Escalante River and then hitch a boat ride along Lake Powell to Page, rather than try to catch a ride, the sheriff's department said.

LaFever set out along the river but ran out of food. His dog left him, and LaFever began abandoning his gear until all he had was the clothing and shoes he was wearing when he was found, the sheriff's department said. The dog hasn't been seen since. Authorities do not know why the dog ran off, Bronson said. The early June phone call was the last time the family heard from LaFever, and his sister reported him missing on Monday, the sheriff's department said.

A telephone message left at the LaFevers' home in Colorado Springs wasn't immediately returned. Gardner's training in searching for people with autism taught him they are naturally drawn to water, so the helicopter search focused on the Escalante River, the department said.

The helicopter team spotted LaFever Thursday afternoon, sitting in the Escalante River about five miles from Lake Powell, weakly waving at the aircraft.

Gardner was dumbfounded when LaFever identified himself because of the long odds of finding anyone in that country, the sheriff's department said. "In all my career I have never seen someone so emaciated," Gardner was quoted as saying in the sheriff's department release. "I could not believe that he was alive, and feel certain that in another 24 hours he would not have been alive."

Gardner didn't immediately return a phone message late Thursday.

LaFever was so weak that he couldn't stand, but he was so eager for human contact that at first he would not stop talking long enough to eat or drink anything, the sheriff's department said. He eventually took a drink and ate a granola bar.
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Post by: lutra on July 13, 2012, 01:34:41 PM
Read the same article earlier today and this line I found a bit.. dunno..
Quote
Gardner's training in searching for people with autism taught him they are naturally drawn to water
Well, I know I am drawn to water but is it something autistic, I wondered. Just seem the logical thing to do in that type of terrain.
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Post by: TheoK on July 13, 2012, 01:51:57 PM
I am drawn to water too, but that might as well be that I have lived in a coastal province all my life, just a few hundred meters from the water.
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Post by: MissKitty on July 13, 2012, 03:39:19 PM
Read the same article earlier today and this line I found a bit.. dunno..
Quote
Gardner's training in searching for people with autism taught him they are naturally drawn to water
Well, I know I am drawn to water but is it something autistic, I wondered. Just seem the logical thing to do in that type of terrain.

I'm drawn to water as well.

Several years ago I went to the International Autism Symposium that they hold in Toronto every other year. Everyone who is anyone in the field of autism attends. It's massive and incredibly informative. I like to sneak into the doctors forums and listen in on the research. There was a doctor who had performed autopsy's on children with autism who had passed, and their parents had donated their brains to research. Every single child had died by drowning.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 13, 2012, 05:49:36 PM
If you go to Amazon, you can download the Kindle software for free to your computer.  I now have Kindle and a free book on growing tomatoes in containers to boot.
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Post by: El on July 13, 2012, 06:27:59 PM
Read the same article earlier today and this line I found a bit.. dunno..
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Gardner's training in searching for people with autism taught him they are naturally drawn to water
Well, I know I am drawn to water but is it something autistic, I wondered. Just seem the logical thing to do in that type of terrain.
Yeah that seemed off to me too.  Kinda makes autistic people sound like moths.
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Post by: El on July 13, 2012, 08:23:31 PM
I hadn't heard this lie before for skirting around anti-prostitution laws.

http://www.metro.us/newyork/life/article/1147396--the-snuggery-new-website-offers-hour-of-cuddle-time-for-60 (http://www.metro.us/newyork/life/article/1147396--the-snuggery-new-website-offers-hour-of-cuddle-time-for-60)

Never underestimate the power of the human touch.

At least, that's the business model that Penfield, N.Y. woman Jackie Samuel is banking on. About a month ago,  she launched a business offering a solid hour of cuddle time in exchange for a cool $60.

"I really just wanted to cuddle," Samuel told Metro.

On her site, The Snuggery, Samuel showcases herself as an advocate for the healing power of touch. With photos that show her in cozy, curled up poses dressed in pajamas, Samuel states that Americans are deprived of non-sexual touch and that's why she is here to help.

Samuel said she has looked into getting certified for her snuggle sessions, but found that the only certification available was for people looking to host group snuggling parties. Samuel just wanted to do individual cuddling. When she placed an ad for her snuggle services in the back of her local newspaper, business started to flow.

"There are different kinds of cuddling positions, but I typically always start out spooning and I am pretty small, so usually I'm the little spoon," Samuel said.

She also offers a 45-minute session for $50, and 90 minutes of cuddling for $90. While she has gotten some inquiries from snuggle-seekers looking for a little extra affection, Samuel said the majority of her clients (all men, though she is willing to cuddle with women, too) respect her boundaries and are just looking to get cozy.

"I think a lot of people don’t have someone in their life that they can receive comforting touch from on a regular basis," Samuel explained.

She covers any potentially awkward moments in the frequently asked questions section of her site:

    Q. Do we meet before we snuggle?
    A. Yes, we do meet briefly prior to snuggling in order to make sure that we're both comfortable and that our expectations are compatible.

    Q. What if I become sexually aroused during my session?
    A. Don't worry, it happens! Although sexual activity is not permitted, arousal is perfectly normal and should not make anyone feel uncomfortable.

    Q. Do clothes/pajamas always stay on for the duration of our session?
    A. Absolutely! Nudity is not permitted.

Though Samuel is alone in a room at her home with her clients during snuggle time, there are always other people present in the house for security reasons. She has studied the "Cuddle Sutra" and said she would be open to the more than 100 positions detailed in the book, though most snuggle positions just come naturally when she's on the clock.

"It tends to be pretty improvisational," she said.
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Post by: TheoK on July 14, 2012, 02:10:51 PM
I can't help getting on sidetracks when trying to learn Latin. I take a sneak peek on Greek too.

This is how they think Plato spoke (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Altgriechisch2.ogg) :toporly:
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 14, 2012, 05:14:42 PM
I can't help getting on sidetracks when trying to learn Latin. I take a sneak peek on Greek too.

This is how they think Plato spoke (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Altgriechisch2.ogg) :toporly:

He had a Scandinavian accent?
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Post by: TheoK on July 14, 2012, 05:21:18 PM
Yes, it struck me too. It sounds a little bit "singing" - like Swedish or Norwegian.
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 14, 2012, 05:26:20 PM
The singing way, I heard my teachers use too. Even more rhythmic. But, they did not have the Scandinavian accent soundwise.

When you hear people speak Latin, there is a huge difference in the way it sounds, depending on the origin of the speaker too. And on what choices are made of course.
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Post by: TheoK on July 14, 2012, 05:36:12 PM
Ancient Greek had a grave accent, like Swedish and Norwegian, though the stress was usually at the last or next last syllables of a word.

For Latin I have chosen the pronunciation that is supposed to have been used in the oldest Latin.
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Post by: MissKitty on July 14, 2012, 06:24:00 PM
A bacon basket!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3051_477434742275401_1907901092_n.jpg)

Simple and clever. "Weave" the bacon strips around the bottom of a muffin pan covered by aluminum foil. Bake and you have delightful bacon bowls. Stuff it with some salad or whatever your culinary creativity can think of.
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Post by: odeon on July 15, 2012, 03:11:01 AM
Ancient Greek had a grave accent, like Swedish and Norwegian, though the stress was usually at the last or next last syllables of a word.

For Latin I have chosen the pronunciation that is supposed to have been used in the oldest Latin.

Which is about as easy to do as to know how Middle Egyptian was actually spoken.
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Post by: bodie on July 15, 2012, 03:22:14 AM
I think Lit should learn Cling-on  :zoinks:
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Post by: TheoK on July 15, 2012, 03:55:58 AM
Ancient Greek had a grave accent, like Swedish and Norwegian, though the stress was usually at the last or next last syllables of a word.

For Latin I have chosen the pronunciation that is supposed to have been used in the oldest Latin.

Which is about as easy to do as to know how Middle Egyptian was actually spoken.

Well, not really. The Romans actually documented how some words were pronunciated. You can also with some certainty deduce the pronunciation by comparing with other languages.
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Post by: TheoK on July 15, 2012, 04:19:04 AM
I think Lit should learn Cling-on  :zoinks:

Nah, Latin is much cooler. Take Virginia's motto: Sic semper tyrannis The literal translation is "So always tyrants" But sic has a much wider meaning than English and German "so" and Swedish "så" (which, btw, Proto-Germanic swa(s) also had). You simply don't need a verb to construct a correct sentence with it.
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Post by: bodie on July 15, 2012, 04:32:17 AM
jIyaj
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 15, 2012, 07:45:05 AM
jIyaj

  Said Bodie as she poured that ninth glass of wine!  :wine:



  DISCLAIMER:  I do not profess to know for sure that Bodie was drinking wine when she posted the above.  :angel:
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Post by: TheoK on July 15, 2012, 08:07:23 AM
In vino veritas - in aqua sanitas  :angel:
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Post by: TheoK on July 15, 2012, 08:21:19 AM
No, wait, it's dative, so it should be in aquae.

Damn, they shouldn't post on Wiki when they don't know the correct forms  :thumbdn:
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Post by: odeon on July 16, 2012, 01:46:43 AM
Ancient Greek had a grave accent, like Swedish and Norwegian, though the stress was usually at the last or next last syllables of a word.

For Latin I have chosen the pronunciation that is supposed to have been used in the oldest Latin.

Which is about as easy to do as to know how Middle Egyptian was actually spoken.

Well, not really. The Romans actually documented how some words were pronunciated. You can also with some certainty deduce the pronunciation by comparing with other languages.

Yes, really. While you can deduce some by making educated guesses, a dead language is a dead language and the problem is not unlike that of explaining a colour to a blind. There is no common reference because languages evolve.
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 16, 2012, 02:42:32 AM
Ancient Greek had a grave accent, like Swedish and Norwegian, though the stress was usually at the last or next last syllables of a word.

For Latin I have chosen the pronunciation that is supposed to have been used in the oldest Latin.

Funny, looked in to pronunciation of ancient Greek after I read this.
First link I found said that the ancient Greek apparently spoke the "eu" sound as a Dutch "ui". That would give the sound of ancient Greek a Dutch accent.

Have known a fair bit of classic language teachers, and the choices they made seemed kinda random in the end to me, since they all sounded that different.
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Post by: TheoK on July 16, 2012, 08:00:16 AM
You must learn it from a real expert  ;)

The pronunciation rules for Middle High German, for instance (13th Century):

*w is pronounced as in current English
*ch is always "thick" like in Bach
*ei is pronounced as in current Dutch
*r is pronounced as in "proper" Swedish
*sp, st etc are pronounced as they are spelled
*diu (determined feminine article for third person singular) is pronounced as it is spelled
*h is pronounced something like ch
*all wowels are short, except for the ones with an ^ over them
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Post by: TheoK on July 16, 2012, 08:11:03 AM
Oh, it's "pronounced" in English  :facepalm2:
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Post by: El on July 16, 2012, 06:44:49 PM
This elicited the first human emotion I have felt all day:

(http://i.imgur.com/ANsyA.jpg)
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Post by: bodie on July 18, 2012, 03:13:16 AM
^  Yes.  Me too.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 20, 2012, 08:23:30 AM
Okay.  One of the jazz musicians, Lionel Batiste, died recently.  He was well known.  This is a picture of him at his wake.

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2012/07/11323614-large.jpg)

Yes, he is standing up.
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Post by: odeon on July 20, 2012, 04:43:24 PM
For a dead guy he looks good.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 20, 2012, 07:27:02 PM
They postponed his Jazz funeral until Monday because of the weather.
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Post by: TheoK on July 21, 2012, 04:04:10 PM
The German expression mir ist's kalt is probably constructed after the Latin mihi frigidus. Compare with English I'm freezing and Swedish jag fryser.
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Post by: lutra on July 22, 2012, 01:59:49 AM
Um, that's a bit against nature. Someone dead, standing upright. Weird, imo.
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Post by: TheoK on July 22, 2012, 02:05:03 AM
Civitates Foederatae sunt Civitates Foederatae  :laugh:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 22, 2012, 11:44:35 AM
Um, that's a bit against nature. Someone dead, standing upright. Weird, imo.

Well, it is New Orleans you know.  We are entirely another culture.
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Post by: RageBeoulve on July 22, 2012, 11:45:17 AM
Sex sex sex sex ginseng herbal meds i jacked off like 30 times yesterday in the library because stimulation is important
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Post by: odeon on July 22, 2012, 11:56:08 AM
Sex sex sex sex ginseng herbal meds i jacked off like 30 times yesterday in the library because stimulation is important

Randy? That you?
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Post by: bodie on July 22, 2012, 01:21:40 PM
What kind of person would want to buy underwear with a detachable gusset? :orly:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on July 22, 2012, 02:00:02 PM
What kind of person would want to buy underwear with a detachable gusset? :orly:

  Your pretense of innocence does not fool anyone.  :police:
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Post by: bodie on July 22, 2012, 02:42:36 PM
What kind of person would want to buy underwear with a detachable gusset? :orly:

  Your pretense of innocence does not fool anyone.  :police:

It wasn't mey
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 22, 2012, 10:35:24 PM
The State has bought up an enormous lot of land in New Orleans to build a VA/LSU hospital complex.  One of the last things they had to do was to implode an old hotel/apartment building this morning.  It was 20+ stories high and was bounded by the Interstate on one side and Canal Street on another.  Here is the final result:

(http://media.nola.com/tpphotos/photo/2012/07/11332938-standard.jpg)

Canal Street is where the 2 trees are and the Interstate is below with an exit curving around to Canal Street.
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Post by: odeon on July 23, 2012, 02:40:24 AM
That is an awesome picture. :plus:
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Post by: TheoK on July 25, 2012, 03:51:33 PM
Anemone nemorosa
Anemones nemorosae
Anemonae nemorosae
Anemonen nemorosam
Anemone nemorosa
Anemone nemorosa

Anemonae nemorosae
Anemonarum nemorosarum
Anemonis nemorosis
Anemonas nemorosas
Anemonis nemorosis
Anemonae nemorosae


:toporly:
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Post by: TheoK on July 25, 2012, 04:14:36 PM
Piper nigrum
Piperis nigri
Piperi nigro
Piper nigrum
Pipere nigro
Piper nigrum

Pipera nigra
Piperum nigrorum
Piperibus nigris
Pipera nigra
Piperibus nigris
Pipera nigra


 :orly:
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Post by: TheoK on July 25, 2012, 04:34:48 PM
The i in nigrum is always short, so it sounds horribly politically incorrect  :autism:
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Post by: lutra on July 26, 2012, 06:40:38 AM
Jesus christ.. I was attacked by a mad dog last Juli 24th/almost two full days ago. No kid ya. I was out cycling on my mountain bike, at p/m 21h45, when all of a sudden, from the parking space/the front garden of a big house, some sort of big fight dog, barking like two mother fucker, came running towards me.. and ja, I knew it was bad news from the get-go then.

Jesus christ.. I'm very lucky it only bit the middle finger on my left hand. I had to keep the BIG crazy fucker away from me with my bike (struggling to keep the bike between the dog and me).. for a couple of minutes.. till it's owner finally arrived on the scene.

Um, most of the time me and dogs go together quite well. Really. I sometimes think (not very seriously) of myself as someone with the soul of a (relaxed/big) dog.. but this was just shear madness, I tell ya. This was total law breaking stuff (here in Holland/not per se so in this city though).

Jesus christ.. most correct perception here should be that I had to defend my life, or surely my limps, there and then. Feels like 'my dog's soul' kinda saved me, I'm reckoning now. Kept repeating: 'Calm down, calm down', 'I wish to do you no harm', 'calm the fuck down'.

Dog caught me whilst I didn't defend myself properly for a moment there. I was forced to push it's big, mad/mean looking, head away from my leg and that's the moment the dog bit my hand.

Went to the emergency department of the local hospital and got my tetanus shot p/m an hour after the event took place and I've been on antibiotics for the last two days too. Um, not particularly feeling that great (but that's maybe also hot/clammy weather related.. imo, the shittiest weather on the weather-spectrum here).

Am now pondering what to do about the lack of helping effort by it's owner that evening. Dog is clearly a threat to the public and he waited way to long to get the dog to calm down. He was there when the crazy dog managed to bite me, watching from 10/15 meters. He saw what happened but took action way too late, IMO.
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Post by: TheoK on July 26, 2012, 06:43:28 AM
Cave canem, lutra!  :viking:
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Post by: MissKitty on July 27, 2012, 10:22:17 AM
Holy crap Lutra. That's crazy. Dog attacks can be really scary.
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 27, 2012, 01:21:57 PM
@ Lutra,

Je kan aangifte doen, maar, ook een melding maken.

A "melding" will merely mention it at the policestation, they will not act on it, but, it will be listed. The moment someone else has the same complaint, they can act on it better, because it has been mentioned before. So, a melding will not cause an action against the dog-owner, but, he will have a red flag. "Aangifte doen" is said to be a real hassle.

Don't expect miracles though. I had one dog in my "wijk" as a postie, who had a street-restraining order, because of all the biting she had done, but, she still roamed the streets as queen of her neighbourhood. Luckily, she decided I was not someone to bite. Even with her preference for posties and newspaper kids.
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Post by: MissKitty on July 27, 2012, 01:47:03 PM
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Canuk1975/IneversaidIhatedyou.jpg)
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Post by: lutra on July 27, 2012, 02:16:33 PM
Ah, thanks, Hykey. A 'melding' is worth a try, I reckon.. knowing an 'aangifte' is indeed quite a hassle. Esp. for me.. those morons hate my AS guts here.

For sure, when there's a hospital/medicine bill I'll have to pay (not sure/I am insured ofc.), I going to claim that summa back from him. I know where he lives and..

Well, we'll see..

@ MissK.. bizarrely I stayed quite collected for some reason. I just had to.. otherwise shit would have really hit the fan, I think. Think dog grew confused.. whilst I kept on talking to it. I tend to do so towards almost all animals in general. It just helps.

(it's my charming low/relaxed voice, I think  :eyelash: ) (haahaah)
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Post by: MissKitty on July 27, 2012, 02:39:21 PM
You were right to do so though even if your calm voice is saying "please don't eat me" in soothing tones :laugh:

If your energy escalates than the dogs energy will do the same.
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Post by: lutra on July 28, 2012, 08:44:59 AM
I've wondered (been wondering) what counter attack would be effective with such a big and crazy dog. Wish most dogs no harm but.. I don't think a really hard fist blow in it's face would've helped me much. Bet I could 'out' a none fighter dog but these mother fuckers are really tough. They're bred (for over 100's of years) and picked specifically to fight.. other dogs, bulls, etc.

Something up their arse, you sometimes hear s/o say.. well, I doubt it. Maybe grab a (behind) leg and lift the dog.. maybe even slam the føcker against a tree.

Well, again.. I'm alive and kicking. Probs did the right thing, I reckon.

(okay, enough about my dog encounter adventure)(um, maybe.. )
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Post by: TheoK on July 28, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
Buy a Cobra 6 and throw at him  :angel:
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Post by: lutra on July 28, 2012, 09:13:25 AM
Ja, that would actually work, I think. A good lighter on full force might also work. Simply pointing it towards the sucker would probably work too. Furry animals and fire, eeh.

Ah, think that's one of the simplest method to go about shite like that. I have a lighter that 'throws' a 10cm flame.. bet that will make an aggressive dog think twice.

(in that way thanks for the Cobra 6 suggestion there.. made me think of.. um, read above.. )
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Post by: TheoK on July 28, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Check out the What is your crime? forum. I posted a new thread there  :thumbup:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 28, 2012, 12:30:22 PM
Victoria Stillwell would probably advice your to cross your arms and turn your back on the dog.
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Post by: TheoK on July 31, 2012, 03:21:22 PM
 :viking:
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Post by: midlifeaspie on July 31, 2012, 04:08:31 PM
And then God smited them for all the buttfuckery.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 31, 2012, 04:41:14 PM
I see your empire and show you mine.

United Kingdom
Aden (Yemen)
Anguilla
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Basutoland (Lesotho)
Bechuanaland (Botswana)
Bermuda
British East Africa (Kenya)
British Cameroons (Cameroons)
British Guiana (Guyana)
British Honduras (Belize)
British Somaliland (Somaliland)
Brunei
Canada
Cayman Islands
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Cook Islands (NZ assoc.)
Cyprus
Falkland Islands
Fiji
Gambia
Gibraltar
Gold Coast (Ghana)
Grenada (Windward Islands)
Hong Kong
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kuwait
Malaya (West Malaysia)
Maldive Islands
Malta
Mauritius
Montserrat
Newfoundland
New Zealand
Nigeria
North Borneo (Sabah)
Nyasaland(Malawi)
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Rhodesia
St Helena, Ascension Isl. Tristan da Cunha
St Lucia
St. Vincent
Samoa
Sarawak (Malaysia)
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
South West Africa (Namibia)
Sudan
Tanganyika (Tanzania)
Tonga
Trinidad (Trinidad & Tobago)
Trucial Oman (United Arab Emirates)
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
Zanzibar (Tanzania)
Zimbabwe
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Post by: skyblue1 on July 31, 2012, 04:59:39 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/party-fails-after-cant-have-that-watered-down-crap.jpg)
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Post by: TheoK on August 01, 2012, 02:22:36 AM
Not fair, Queen Victoria. The Romans would have taken many more barbaric countries, if they just had had firearms  :thumbdn:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 01, 2012, 01:41:54 PM
Not fair, Queen Victoria. The Romans would have taken many more barbaric countries, if they just had had firearms  :thumbdn:

Well, that's why war is a bitch.  Whoever has the better strategy and/or equipment usually wins.
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Post by: TheoK on August 02, 2012, 06:04:13 AM
These were the regions of Italy Proper during Augustus' time.

Towards the end of the West Roman Empire Latium itself actually ceased to exist as a region. Rome was incorporated into the region of Tuscany and Umbria.
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Post by: TheoK on August 13, 2012, 05:12:12 PM
Latin Wikipedia article about the USA: Civitates Foederatae Americae (http://la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civitates_Foederatae_Americae) 

When you tell a Roman that you are from the USA, you say: Sum ex Civitatibus Foederatus. Americanus sum. Or Americana sum, if you're a female :viking:
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Post by: TheoK on August 13, 2012, 05:26:22 PM
 8)
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on August 14, 2012, 06:45:39 PM


Whenever I see a Bowflex, I think about how I could make a giant crossbow out of one.
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Post by: Parts on August 14, 2012, 07:33:06 PM


Whenever I see a Bowflex, I think about how I could make a giant crossbow out of one.

I got a bunch of the bendy arms from once doing a clean out and kept them over a year meaning to do just that but ended up throwing them out when I needed room for other stuff. 
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Post by: TheoK on August 16, 2012, 01:23:21 PM
The name Catullus is related with Cadillac.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 16, 2012, 03:02:59 PM
The name Catullus is related with Cadillac.

For the Unabomber of the Aspie Deceit:

An Indian chief is driving his Cadillac somewhere at Nevada. Suddenly his car gets broken. He examines it, and reveals that a technician must be called. But the chief has only $4, and no credit card. So he gathers some wood, makes a fire and signals his tribe with its smoke: "Hey, send somebody to my location with $500!"

The tribe accepts this signal, but to make sure in its meaning, signals back - once again, with the smoke:

"OK, chief, but why so much ?"

At this moment a ground test of nuclear bomb is being held on the test field nearby. A huge mushroom-like cloud of smoke rises into the sky... The tribe signals:

"Ok, Ok, chief, we just wondered, why to be so angry?"
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Post by: TheoK on August 16, 2012, 03:06:05 PM
:toporly:
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Post by: 'andersom' on August 16, 2012, 03:58:14 PM
The name Catullus is related with Cadillac.

Can't see or hear the name of Catullus without hearing "Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris? Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior." being recited rhythmically in my head.
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Post by: TheoK on August 16, 2012, 04:00:42 PM
Catullus fortis fui  :viking:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 16, 2012, 05:09:55 PM
You read it here first, folks.

HAVE YOU SEEN DIET COKE'S NEW CAN DESIGN.....? Please Notice the "D" in the Word Diet. It is an all seeing "EYE" and the spiral pointed tail of the DEVIL'S tail this is a MARK of the illuminati and the "One World Order"......! THE "D" or in other words the DEVIL is on top of the "K" in the word COKE...THIS TELLS YOU THAT THE DEVIL WILL BE ON TOP OF THE " k" WHICH STANDS FOR THE NEW WORLD ORDER KINGS OF THE WORLD THAT WILL GOVERN BELOW SATIN "THE DEVIL" IN THIS NEW WORLD ORDER....DO NOT BE FOOLED...!!! THEY HAVE CONTROL OF THE COKE ORGANIZATION......BOYCOTT ALL COKE PRODUCTS...!!!! WAKE UP AMERICA...!!!! GET READY....GET READY BECAUSE EVERY COMPANY THAT THE ILLUMINATI CONTROLS IS SLOWLY ANNOUNCING IT'S SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES THIS WAY TO BRAINWASH YOU.....!!!!! GET READY.....!!!! THE DRUG IS SUGAR......IT IS POISON....!!!! and MAKES YOUR BRAIN FORGET ...UNTIL YOUR NUM......!!!!
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Post by: 'andersom' on August 16, 2012, 05:12:00 PM
Diet drinks are evil, they taste vile.  :M
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Post by: TheoK on August 17, 2012, 02:36:40 AM
Spruce means "tree from (East) Prussia". It's unknown how the s got there, but "Pruce" is Medeival French for Prussia.
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Post by: TheoK on August 17, 2012, 03:13:12 AM
Around 1400 the Swedish wowel system collapsed. Since then u is pronounced [ʉː] and o is pronounced [uː]. Before that the pronunciation was the same as in German still today. A similar but not completely identical development happened in all other Nordic languages. The Danish u is somewhere between the Swedish and the German.
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Post by: TheoK on August 17, 2012, 12:47:22 PM
Wine is neuter - vinum - in Latin. In the Vulgate Latin it's masculine, though. It's also masculine in German.
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Post by: TheoK on August 18, 2012, 03:04:11 AM
Arma - Latin for weapon - is plurale tantum. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plurale_tantum) Nevertheless Italian has created the form armi.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 18, 2012, 10:20:17 AM
Wine is neuter - vinum - in Latin. In the Vulgate Latin it's masculine, though. It's also masculine in German.

How appropriate.  Enough wine and you can't perform in bed.   :headbang2:
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Post by: TheoK on August 19, 2012, 03:58:05 PM
The Latin names for colours are usually very simple. Blue is caeruleus, from caelus=sky. Red is ruber, from robur, which is hard oak, that is red inside. Green is viridis, which is related to virile, namely the virility of sprout.
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Post by: TheoK on August 22, 2012, 01:21:25 PM
Graffiti from Pompei (http://www.homepagedaily.com/Pages/article6340-graffiti-from-pompei.aspx)

The last people writing there died almost 2000 years ago. Yet it's pretty similar to modern grafitti  :laugh:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 22, 2012, 05:00:41 PM
This was posted on Television without Pity - Duggars section.  I had to laugh and love this dear, sweet little old lady.

"It's like when my, bless her heart, now deceased granny said she didn't understand gay relationships, because with two men, who would keep house? She was close to 100, lived on a farm most of her life, didn't care for TV, and the thought of physical affection between two people of the same sex never crossed her mind - she was worried they wouldn't get enough to eat, bless her heart. (She concluded that with two breadwinners, they could hire a housekeeper)."
 
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 22, 2012, 09:59:42 PM
Supposedly the Pidgin English term for Shit is

Ash belongum fire. 
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Post by: TheoK on August 24, 2012, 02:23:32 PM
Archaic Latin (75 BC-1000 BC) had more different forms for the feminine endings of the 1st declination, like ablative puellad. This is similar to weak German feminine nouns, that once had the ending -(e)n in all singular forms except the nominative. 
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Post by: odeon on August 24, 2012, 02:26:30 PM
Oasis sucks as a band.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on August 24, 2012, 06:38:20 PM
Oasis sucks as a band.

  You're just envious of the Gallagher brothers' unibrows.  :P
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Post by: odeon on August 25, 2012, 03:17:33 AM
Oasis sucks as a band.

  You're just envious of the Gallagher brothers' unibrows.  :P

Yeah, that is precisely why. :zoinks:
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Post by: 'andersom' on August 25, 2012, 09:04:30 AM
When wearing PJ's at night, I end up in fights on life and death with my sheets and bedcovers.
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Post by: TheoK on September 02, 2012, 02:09:07 PM
Animal is Latin and literally means "breathing creature". Swedish djur and German Tier, that are cognates with English deer, mean the same, although they have a totally different Proto-Indo-European root.
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Post by: TheoK on September 03, 2012, 03:19:28 AM
In Sweden a long baguette is called pain riche. This is French and means "rich bread". Strangely that name doesn't exist in France itself. No one knows exactly how that name was created.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 03, 2012, 08:39:25 PM
This photo was on the front page of the Houston (Texas) Chronicle.  Yes, they are riding what you think they are and yes, they are writing traffic tickets.  The story was that 22,000 tickets were plea bargained this month, costing the city money.

(http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/14/76/64/3403021/3/landscape_185.jpg)

Only a Texan can understand the bond between a man and his horse.
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Post by: Trigger 11 on September 03, 2012, 08:45:05 PM
An old HS friend who now lives in TX posted a picture of the new $50M HS Football Stadium in her hometown. All I could think was WTF? How many hungry children could be fed? How many people wothout healthcare could be helped? Only in TX was the point made by her and all of her friends.
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Post by: odeon on September 03, 2012, 11:37:47 PM
This photo was on the front page of the Houston (Texas) Chronicle.  Yes, they are riding what you think they are and yes, they are writing traffic tickets.  The story was that 22,000 tickets were plea bargained this month, costing the city money.

(http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/14/76/64/3403021/3/landscape_185.jpg)

Only a Texan can understand the bond between a man and his horse.

I'm sure most hicks understand the concept, though. :zoinks:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 08, 2012, 09:55:32 PM
I can't even begin to imagine how terrifying this must have been for both of them.

Today was a stressful day. Headed to the Medicine room at 10 am this morning, and got labs first, then visited by the weekend doctor (btw he noted what a beautiful little lady she was...), once he checked her over, we waited for about 30 mins until her chemo arrived. The nurse came in and hooked the IV chemo called PEG-ASP up and began to run it. About two mins into it, Hannah had a huge reaction to it. I was scared to death, because she started coughing, crying, turning red, and breaking out into hives. She felt as if she was on fire. The nurse stopped the chemo and called the doctor immediately. I asked was this common, and he said yes. The doctor came in and examined Hannah and said that they would not continue with the chemo and would notify Dr. Inaba. She ordered Hannah some benedryl to help her. Hannah started feeling better after a while. They monitored her to make sure she was going to be okay, and sent us back to the Grizzlies House. Hannah is a bit tired, I assume from the benedryl, and I am tired from the days events. She will go tomorrow to have her labs drawn and see a doctor. We will have to wait until Monday to see what Dr. Inaba decides about the chemo treatments since she had a reaction to this. Lord, let there be a solution that works well with Hannah. Going to relax and possibly take a nap. Much love from Hannah Grace & Catrina
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Post by: Lestat on September 08, 2012, 11:33:04 PM
Bugger! I am itching all over. No amount of antihistamines helping.

Although scratching back/front/arms/legs/back of neck with a hairbrush is mighty satisfying.
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Post by: lutra on September 12, 2012, 03:54:50 PM
Yay, I hear thunder in the distance. The long kind of 'ruckus'/yeah, far away thus still. Not aware which way the wind blows or how micro (this area) air-pressures are but sure do hope it heads this way. Um, for some reason, yet being a hyperacusis-ed son of a b., I really love thunderstorms.

Lightning/flats.. thunder/like loudly² beating on a Jap. timpani.. love it.

(yep, whilst typing previous.. storm's heading this way)(um, yay)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 12, 2012, 06:28:31 PM
I like walking, sitting in the rain.  No umbrella or raincoat.  Just being a wild kid who embarrasses her husband.  I think it's time to do a little more embarrassing the next rain we get.
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 13, 2012, 01:28:27 AM
I like walking, sitting in the rain.  No umbrella or raincoat.  Just being a wild kid who embarrasses her husband.  I think it's time to do a little more embarrassing the next rain we get.
:thumbup:

The thicker the rain, the better! A drizzle has an introspective charm of it's own too though.

Yet, I don't like getting on a bus, being completely soaked.
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Post by: TheoK on September 13, 2012, 10:33:39 AM
If you were a land owner in the Roman Empire, not only the land but also everything below it, down to the center of the Earth, and all the way up in the atmosphere was yours. This was known as Cuius est solum eius est usque ad caelum et ad infernos =Whoever owns soil, it's his all the way up to Heaven and down to Hell  :thumbup:

Compare this to commie Sweden, where the criminals known as "the state" "own" metals etc. below your property still to this day  :thumbdn:
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Post by: odeon on September 15, 2012, 03:24:49 PM
Discovered a new artist today, an Australian guitarist named Tommy Emmanuel. Although I've heard some of his music before, I had no idea who he was, no idea of the vast body of his work. He is fabulous, simply awesome.

I love it when I find new music to obsess over.
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Post by: renaeden on September 16, 2012, 12:29:53 AM
^I have seen his albums advertised on tv here.
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Post by: odeon on September 16, 2012, 02:49:23 AM
He is simply amazing.
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Post by: renaeden on September 18, 2012, 09:41:38 PM
(http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/196486_10151182583201252_137716766_n.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 23, 2012, 10:04:54 PM
The lady who hosted the BBQ today found a young adult opossum in her trash can.  We weren't positive how it got in the can, but we left it there so she can tip the can over tonight and free it.  Opossums are not cute, nor particularly intelligent.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 24, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
The power of small actions is amazing. 

I was putting away the diced chicken when I had an Aha moment.  Since I was going to make chicken salad tomorrow, make it now and that's one less thing to do then. 

Also, we're having red beans and rice tomorrow.  I've already cut up the sausage.  The unopened bag of beans is sitting in the bean pot, ready for the water to be added tomorrow.  The invisible wall of starting something has been breached and the task is doable, once I make the first small action.
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Post by: Genesis on September 24, 2012, 10:50:22 PM
I keep getting these headaches.... usually its after my English Class, and right before or after I get on the Train home.... I mean seriously... What's the root of these headaches?
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 25, 2012, 02:19:28 AM
The power of small actions is amazing. 

I was putting away the diced chicken when I had an Aha moment.  Since I was going to make chicken salad tomorrow, make it now and that's one less thing to do then. 

Also, we're having red beans and rice tomorrow.  I've already cut up the sausage.  The unopened bag of beans is sitting in the bean pot, ready for the water to be added tomorrow.  The invisible wall of starting something has been breached and the task is doable, once I make the first small action.

 :thumbup:
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Post by: renaeden on September 25, 2012, 02:29:26 AM
Grains of sand magnified:
(http://cdn1.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/grains-of-sands-4.jpg)
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Post by: TheoK on September 25, 2012, 02:47:43 AM
 :plus:
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Post by: renaeden on September 25, 2012, 10:43:40 PM
36 of the best things in the world:
1. Peeling the plastic off something that you have just bought.
2.  Peeling the glue off the back of a gift card.
3. Dangling a cool metal chain over your hand and slowly lowering it down so it collects in your palm.
4. Dipping your hand into a deep bag of uncooked rice.
5. Or beans.
6. Having a full tank of gas.
7. Waking up in the middle of the night and realizing it’s waaaay earlier than you think.
8. Waking up rested from a nap and realizing barely any time has passed.
9. Wrapping a freshly dried blanket around you.
10. Winning on eBay.
11. Showering for the first time after a haircut.
12. Tearing out a piece of perforated paper perfectly.
13. Using a new toothbrush for the first time.
14. Putting on your glasses right after you cleaned them.
15. When a vending machine accepts your dollar on the first try.
16. Putting on a new pair of socks.
17. Taking off your socks right before getting into bed.
18. Getting a Facebook bingo.
19. Free samples.
20. Sleeping with your pet.
21. When the dentist says you have no cavities.
22. That feeling in your stomach when you go over down a big hill.
23. When a stranger stops the elevator for you.
24. When the lights go down right before the start of a concert.
25. Seeing pictures of your parents when they were younger.
26. Finding a parking meter with time left on it.
27. Seeing a movie in an empty theater.
28. Achieving the perfect milk to cereal ratio.
29. Wearing shorts for the first time of the season.
30. Finding out you have a mutual friend with someone you just met.
31. Watching your milk mix into your coffee.
32. The brief moment you drive under a bridge on a rainy day.
33. Finding a curly fry in your order of regular fries.
34. The moment when you walk into a building with AC and the wave of cool air hits you for the first time.
35. Getting a high five from an ice cream cone.
36. Pushing a tape into a VCR. (Unfortunately, you will probably never do this again.)
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Post by: lutra on September 26, 2012, 07:35:17 AM
Two days ago I dropped a thick Dutch dictionary on the floor and the cover came a bit loose from the rest of the book. Yesterday I glued the 'tear' with water resistant glue (for wood) and put other thick books on the dictionary to press it well together. Today, when I removed the 'weights', the dictionary is perfectly fine again. :yay:
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Post by: Natalia Evans on September 26, 2012, 12:04:26 PM
My husband thinks he had another seizure on the way home because he ended up all the way at the airport. He got on the wrong light rail. No wonder he was late.
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Post by: El on October 02, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
This is good, and the guy who wrote the letter sounds like a kook:

CBS WKBT News Anchor's On-Air Respsonse to Viewer Calling Her Fat (Oct. 2nd, 2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUOpqd0rQSo#ws)
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Post by: skyblue1 on October 02, 2012, 05:24:41 PM
This is good, and the guy who wrote the letter sounds like a kook:

CBS WKBT News Anchor's On-Air Respsonse to Viewer Calling Her Fat (Oct. 2nd, 2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUOpqd0rQSo#ws)
guess it doesnt hurt to post that twice

quote author=skyblue1 link=topic=20108.msg915557#msg915557 date=1349218869]
A local news anchor took the air Tuesday to blast a viewer who attacked her for being overweight.

Jennifer Livingston of WKBT in La Crosse, Wis., slammed the viewer on-air after he wrote in to complain that Livingston wasn't "a suitable example for this community's young people, girls in particular" because of her size.

"I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn't improved for many years," the viewer wrote in the email titled "Community Responsibility."

"I leave you this note hoping that you'll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle."

The letter quickly went viral after her husband, fellow WKBT anchor Mike Thompson posted it to his Facebook page Friday, telling followers that it made him "sick to his stomach."


On Tuesday, Livingston thanked the "hundreds" of people who have supported her — a response she called "truly inspiring" — before taking on her attacker.

"The truth is, I am overweight," she said. "But to the person who wrote me that letter, do you think I don't know that?

"You don't know me ... so you know nothing about me but what you see on the outside and I am much more than a number on a scale."


Livingston used the personal attack to send a public message about bullying, noting that October is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month.

"That man's words mean nothing to me, but really angers me about this is there are children who don't know better — who get emails as critical as the one I received or in many cases, even worse, each and every day," she said, adding that children often learn bullying from their parents.

"To all of the children out there who feel lost, who are struggling with your weight, with the color of your skin, your sexual preference, your disability, even the acne on your face, listen to me right now," Livingston continued.


"Do not let your self-worth be defined by bullies. Learn from my experience, that the cruel words of one are nothing compared to the shouts of many."


Editorial: Jennifer's Message to her Bully  (http://youtu.be/GdJ2jHii6Y0)



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tv-anchor-blasts-viewer-criticized-weight-article-1.1173067#ixzz28BXYvZ60 (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tv-anchor-blasts-viewer-criticized-weight-article-1.1173067#ixzz28BXYvZ60)
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Post by: TheoK on October 03, 2012, 03:23:26 PM
My grandfather told me that during the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in the 1930's the kids used to say like this:

I Kina går kineserna med långa bamburör
och sticker japaneserna i röva så de blör.


 :orly: :laugh:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on October 03, 2012, 03:29:28 PM
The lady who hosted the BBQ today found a young adult opossum in her trash can.  We weren't positive how it got in the can, but we left it there so she can tip the can over tonight and free it.   Opossums are not cute, nor particularly intelligent.

    Why you gotta hate?
(http://olegvolk.net/gallery/d/25189-2/possum-face5415.jpg)
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Post by: El on October 07, 2012, 01:01:10 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/1/BbB_mNqGwUy9X0ji2DSdWg2.png)
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Post by: TheoK on October 08, 2012, 09:52:33 PM
Inscription on a young Roman wife's grave

HIC SITA SUM, QUAE CUM CONIUGE HAS FRUGIFERAS TERRAS COLUI, SEMPER DILECTA MEO MARITO.
MYRSINA MIHI NOMEN ERAT.
QUINQUENNIA QUINQUE VIXI  ET CURSUM PEREGI, QUEM DEDERAT FORTUNA.
CARE MIHI MARITE ET DULCISSIMA NATA, VALETE ET MEMORES SEMPER DATE MEO SEPULCHRO IUSTA.


Here I am laid down, who with my spouse cultivated this fertile soil, always loved by my husband.
Myrsina was my name.
Five times five years I lived and then the journey was ended, that Fortuna gave.
My dear husband and sweet daughter, farewell and may you always remember to give due sacrifice at my grave.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on October 09, 2012, 10:05:13 AM
That's cheerful :(
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 09, 2012, 08:19:46 PM
Uh, yuck?

The name is derived from Middle English buterflie, butturflye, boterflye, from Old English butorflēoge, buttorflēoge, buterflēoge, perhaps a compound of butor (beater), mutation of bēatan (to beat), and flēoge (fly).[2]
 
Alternate etymology connects the first element to butere (butter) as the name may have originally been applied solely to butterflies of a yellowish or butter-colour. This may have merged later with the belief that butterflies ate milk and butter (compare Middle High German molkendiep -literally “milk-thief”; Modern German Molkendieb and Low German Botterlicker - literally “butter-licker”), or that they excreted a butter-like substance (compare Middle Dutch boterschijte - literally “butter-shitter”, also Middle Dutch botervliege, Dutch botervlieg, German butterfliege).
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Post by: TheoK on October 09, 2012, 11:32:39 PM
Funny.

Rival originally meant a person who used the same stream as someone else. Then it meant someone who had sex with the same person as someone else. Already when Pompeji was destroyed by Vesuvius' eruption, it had gotten the meaning it has today, which we know, since Roman grafitti used the word in the sense that we do today.

A rivus was the Latin name for a small stream. As you can see, it is cognate with river.
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Post by: lutra on October 11, 2012, 01:55:02 PM
Again the little hedgehog was in my garden this evening. Um, read in my encyclopaedia that they also eat carrots (amongst a lot of other things like worms, snails, eggs, fruit, mushrooms, etc.. ) so I left some pieces of the sweet (bigger) carrot for the little fella. Checked 15 minutes ago but.. no, it's still there intact. If I see 'him' tomorrow I might try some pieces of apple.

Oh, encyclopaedic also mentioned that hedgehogs (=mammal) were already around when the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Didn't know that.. or better put forgot it.. for, no kid ya, I've read the whole book-set (of 8 books) when I was 20 y/o and had Pfeiffer's disease. Okay, I've also skipped quite a few articles about stuff I had no interest in.

Still use the (old/published in 1965/bought it second hand for 30 gilders back then) set quite often, even now with lots and lots of (way more up to date) info is to be found on ja, the internet. Um, have you already heard of the internet?  :tard:
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Post by: lutra on October 11, 2012, 02:24:36 PM
^ Oh, did 'that' out of the top of my head.. checked encyclopaedia (it's downstairs and I'm/this laptop is upstairs) and it says the fossils found show a creature very similar to 'our contemporary' hedgehog. Slight difference but still..
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Post by: TheoK on October 11, 2012, 02:26:15 PM
Eriici fortes sunt  :viking:
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Post by: lutra on October 11, 2012, 02:55:12 PM
^ This is a shy and cute little chap. Kinda small also (this year's youngster is my guess). Well, hope to befriend the chap the coming month(?).

Are there hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) up where you live? Encyclop. mentions something about they live in most parts of Europe (but also in parts of Asia and Africa) but not above the 'border' where broad-leaved trees do not grow any longer. Let's say.. coniferous' territory.

(blah/sørry)
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Post by: TheoK on October 11, 2012, 02:58:02 PM
There are lots of them here. You rarely see them, because they're shy, but they're there.
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Post by: lutra on October 11, 2012, 03:09:53 PM
Ah. Well, same here. Best chance to see/notice one is early evening when the sun's down and the dark has settled in. 

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Post by: 'andersom' on October 11, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
They do make lots of noise, scurrying around. I like the little buggers. Got half a skeleton of one in a box, somewhere. Like them better alive though.

Airway infections can be a real problem for them. And, when you have one in the garden with that, you will notice. They make more noise than a blocked up toddler with bronchitis.

Someone I know has a minor hedgehog asylum, to get the sick ones, and the too small ones through winter. Feeding them well, getting them healthy, with help of a vet, and, when they are well enough, they will go into winter sleep, to find themselves set free soon after waking in spring. Flees and insects are hard to get rid off, when taking care of hedgehogs.
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Post by: lutra on October 16, 2012, 07:40:45 AM
Fascinating creature this is (imo)..
The Dragonfly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFQBsSF8ktw#)
Imagine one encounters a dragonfly the size it had p/m 225 million years ago nowadays. Um, with a wingspan of p/m 70 cms?

Maybe best to carry your laser sword  :vibe: with ya in Summer then..
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 16, 2012, 07:26:39 PM
CBC's posts about the earthquake and my general nosiness led me to this Unites States Geological Service site.  It tracks all the 2.5 and greater magnitude for the last 7 days.  Pretty interesting.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/)
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Post by: MissKitty on October 19, 2012, 09:21:06 PM
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/woman-wants-deer-crossing-signs-moved-deer-cross-133853876.html (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/woman-wants-deer-crossing-signs-moved-deer-cross-133853876.html)

Donna called in to a North Dakota radio show saying it's irresponsible to have the signs in areas of such high traffic

We've written many stories about smart and compassionate animals, but A woman who called into a North Dakota radio show is giving far too much credit to deer.

She called in to Fargo-area station Y94 Playhouse to complain about the "deer crossing" signs being in high-traffic areas and highways after she had been in three car accidents involving deer. She said all of the accidents happened shortly after she saw a "deer crossing" sign.

"Why are we encouraging deer to cross at the interstate?" said the woman who was only identified as Donna. She understands animals need to cross roads to find food, but said, "It's so irresponsible of us to allow these deer crossings to be in areas where deer are so likely to be struck by oncoming traffic, wouldn't you agree?"

Most of us seem to know that the signs are made for drivers so they know to be extra mindful of the animals in certain areas. This is a fact the radio show host told her after asking if she was kidding.

Donna said she has written letters to local TV stations and newspapers in the past, but her complaint has fallen on deaf ears.

"The government put the deer crossings there, they can direct the deer populations anywhere they want to by moving that deer crossing sign," Donna said. Her request and solution is simple - move the signs to lower traffic areas.

The hosts found it difficult to explain to the woman the purpose of the signs and just quietly laughed at her. They eventually gave up trying to explain things to Donna and told her they would help spread the message. They certainly have done that. The video posted online has about 2.5 million views.

Donna isn't the only person who thinks deer crossing signs in high-traffic areas are a problem. Indiana resident Tim Abbott submitted a letter to a local newspaper last year suggesting that the signs be moved because a lot of deer get hit by cars in that area.

The letter got a lot of attention when it aired on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in September, 2011. Star Trek actor George Takei then posted it to his Facebook page in June 2012, according to Snopes.com. In a follow-up article, also published in the NWI Times, Abbott said he wanted to get a "rise out of people," but didn't say if he intended it to be humorous.

However, nearly a year after writing the letter, his pick-up truck collided with a deer near a sign. This prompted his daughter to pen a letter to the same paper asking, "What is it going to take to get the deer crossing signs removed?"

So he has some suggestions for officials.

He told the Times, "If they don't want to move that sign, maybe they could post another sign, kind of a warning to deer to look both ways before crossing the street."

I've also seen an example like this in Canada, but it doesn't involve deer. At the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto, there was about a nine-square-metre patch of grass. Surrounding the grass on the two sides not bordered by water was a fence that was about half a metre high. And in the patch of grass was a sign that said "No geese allowed." How are the geese supposed to know they aren't allowed?

Unfortunately for Donna and the Abbotts, people will be the ones who pay for the deer and geese not going where we want.

However, if they are right people all over Canada will most likely be eager to move a lot of deer and moose crossing signs.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 20, 2012, 01:48:30 PM
I guess people like that put the "duh" in Canaduh and North Duhkota.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 24, 2012, 07:05:15 PM
this should go in the useful random fact thread, but I can't locate it right now.  The things your learn when you're a poll commissioner.  Louisiana (and other states, I'm sure) has an Address Confidentiality Program.  If you have a stalker, a restraining order against someone, are a police officer, etc. this applies.  You can request that your home address not be treated as a public record.  This would not prevent the police or government obtaining it for legal reasons, but it does provide a measure of security from the baddies.
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Post by: Callaway on October 25, 2012, 01:29:04 AM
this should go in the useful random fact thread, but I can't locate it right now.  The things your learn when you're a poll commissioner.  Louisiana (and other states, I'm sure) has an Address Confidentiality Program.  If you have a stalker, a restraining order against someone, are a police officer, etc. this applies.  You can request that your home address not be treated as a public record.  This would not prevent the police or government obtaining it for legal reasons, but it does provide a measure of security from the baddies.

I did not know that.
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 26, 2012, 03:12:55 PM
this should go in the useful random fact thread, but I can't locate it right now.  The things your learn when you're a poll commissioner.  Louisiana (and other states, I'm sure) has an Address Confidentiality Program.  If you have a stalker, a restraining order against someone, are a police officer, etc. this applies.  You can request that your home address not be treated as a public record.  This would not prevent the police or government obtaining it for legal reasons, but it does provide a measure of security from the baddies.

Can one consider salesmen as baddies too?
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Post by: skyblue1 on October 26, 2012, 05:39:03 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/tripdogs.jpg)
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Post by: skyblue1 on October 26, 2012, 05:58:46 PM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/firefly.jpg)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 26, 2012, 07:08:25 PM
this should go in the useful random fact thread, but I can't locate it right now.  The things your learn when you're a poll commissioner.  Louisiana (and other states, I'm sure) has an Address Confidentiality Program.  If you have a stalker, a restraining order against someone, are a police officer, etc. this applies.  You can request that your home address not be treated as a public record.  This would not prevent the police or government obtaining it for legal reasons, but it does provide a measure of security from the baddies.

Can one consider salesmen as baddies too?

Not if they're sexy and turn up on your doorstep.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 05, 2012, 07:35:33 PM
Damn, the things you don't learn unless you have a computer.

Born in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, Kershaw did not learn English until the age of eight. By that time, he had mastered the fiddle, which he played from the age of five, and was on his way to teaching himself to play 28 instruments.[1] His first gig was at a local bar, the Bucket of Blood, where he was accompanied by his mother on guitar.
 
Kershaw became interested in Cajun music during parties his parents would hold on the family's houseboat in Louisiana, where he first heard Cajun bands playing the music.
 
Doug grew up surrounded by Cajun fiddle and accordion music. After teaching his brother, Rusty (born Russell; February 2, 1938), to play guitar, he formed a band, the Continental Playboys, with Rusty and older brother Peewee (Nelson Kershaw) in 1948. With the departure of Peewee from the group, in the early '50s, Rusty & Doug continued to perform as a duo. In 1955, when Doug was 19 years old, he and Rusty performed on the Louisiana Hayride radio broadcast in Shreveport, Louisiana. The two were so popular that they were invited to perform at the WWVA Jamboree (later renamed Jamboree U.S.A.), in Wheeling, West Virginia.
 
Although the brothers initially sang in French, J.D. Miller, owner of the Feature record label, persuaded them to incorporate songs in English into their repertoire. In 1955, Doug and Rusty recorded their first single, "So Lovely, Baby." Released on the Hickory label, the tune went to number 14 on the country music charts. Later that same year, Doug and Rusty were invited to become cast members of the Louisiana Hayride cast. The Kershaws appeared at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee and became regular members of the Opry cast the following year.[1][2]
 
Despite the demands of his music career, Doug enrolled in McNeese State University, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics. At the peak of their early career, in 1958, Doug and Rusty both enlisted in the United States Army. They devoted their attention to the military until their discharge three years later.
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Post by: 'andersom' on November 06, 2012, 03:40:24 AM
this should go in the useful random fact thread, but I can't locate it right now.  The things your learn when you're a poll commissioner.  Louisiana (and other states, I'm sure) has an Address Confidentiality Program.  If you have a stalker, a restraining order against someone, are a police officer, etc. this applies.  You can request that your home address not be treated as a public record.  This would not prevent the police or government obtaining it for legal reasons, but it does provide a measure of security from the baddies.

Can one consider salesmen as baddies too?

Not if they're sexy and turn up on your doorstep.
That's when hell freezes over.

I've had salesmen on my doorstep, thinking that they were sexy, but, there is not much less sexy than that.
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Post by: odeon on November 06, 2012, 03:27:15 PM
Will you get a new avatar, QV? I'm starting to worry about you.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 06, 2012, 07:49:12 PM
Will you get a new avatar, QV? I'm starting to worry about you.

  :indeed:   I hope we soon see our Queen's face back at the Palace window!
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Post by: odeon on November 07, 2012, 12:31:41 AM
I'm driving the Jag to the repair shop today. It needs winter tyres and some TLC.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 09, 2012, 11:12:47 PM
Oh, the inhumanity and cruelty of it all.  How much more can he suffer?

Where did we put our tiny little violin? Poor, poor Anders Breivik — the mass-murdering monster who killed 77 people in Norway in July 2011 — has written a 27-page letter outlining the "inhumane" conditions in his remote prison. Breivik, whose "poorly decorated" cell (his words, not ours) is spacious by prison standards, says that his coffee is always cold, he doesn't have a remote control, and — OMG SOMEONE GET AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ON THE PHONE! — he isn't allowed to have moisturizer!!! "I highly doubt that there are worse detention facilities in Norway," he wrote. Breivik has 21 years left on his sentence, which can be indefinitely extended, so we hope he gets used to chapped hands and chilly coffee
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Post by: 'andersom' on November 10, 2012, 03:26:24 PM
Oh, the inhumanity and cruelty of it all.  How much more can he suffer?

Where did we put our tiny little violin? Poor, poor Anders Breivik — the mass-murdering monster who killed 77 people in Norway in July 2011 — has written a 27-page letter outlining the "inhumane" conditions in his remote prison. Breivik, whose "poorly decorated" cell (his words, not ours) is spacious by prison standards, says that his coffee is always cold, he doesn't have a remote control, and — OMG SOMEONE GET AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ON THE PHONE! — he isn't allowed to have moisturizer!!! "I highly doubt that there are worse detention facilities in Norway," he wrote. Breivik has 21 years left on his sentence, which can be indefinitely extended, so we hope he gets used to chapped hands and chilly coffee

I thought he was allowed to have moisturiser, just not to keep it with him all the time.

Life is hard.

I am allowed to carry my hand-cream with me, and, I forget to do so.
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Post by: TheoK on November 10, 2012, 03:28:01 PM
To be quite frank, I believe that "normal" murderers are allowed to have such stuff in their cells in Norway.
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Post by: 'andersom' on November 10, 2012, 03:40:34 PM
To be quite frank, I believe that "normal" murderers are allowed to have such stuff in their cells in Norway.

Well, he is far from a "normal" murderer.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 10, 2012, 04:28:08 PM
To be quite frank, I believe that "normal" murderers are allowed to have such stuff in their cells in Norway.

Well, he is far from a "normal" murderer.

Does he use it on his dick to keep it from getting chapped when he faps off?  Or maybe he's planning on smearing it all over his body and slithering out of his cell. 

Actually, having it in his cell could be dangerous.  It could be thrown in a guard's face or put on the floor to make a guard slip (uh, yeah, I do have a slightly wicked mind.)
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Post by: 'andersom' on November 10, 2012, 04:47:53 PM
To be quite frank, I believe that "normal" murderers are allowed to have such stuff in their cells in Norway.

Well, he is far from a "normal" murderer.

Does he use it on his dick to keep it from getting chapped when he faps off?  Or maybe he's planning on smearing it all over his body and slithering out of his cell. 

Actually, having it in his cell could be dangerous.  It could be thrown in a guard's face or put on the floor to make a guard slip (uh, yeah, I do have a slightly wicked mind.)

Compared to his mind,  your mind is as innocent as that of a new born baby.
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Post by: odeon on November 11, 2012, 04:09:13 AM
Oh, the inhumanity and cruelty of it all.  How much more can he suffer?

Where did we put our tiny little violin? Poor, poor Anders Breivik — the mass-murdering monster who killed 77 people in Norway in July 2011 — has written a 27-page letter outlining the "inhumane" conditions in his remote prison. Breivik, whose "poorly decorated" cell (his words, not ours) is spacious by prison standards, says that his coffee is always cold, he doesn't have a remote control, and — OMG SOMEONE GET AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ON THE PHONE! — he isn't allowed to have moisturizer!!! "I highly doubt that there are worse detention facilities in Norway," he wrote. Breivik has 21 years left on his sentence, which can be indefinitely extended, so we hope he gets used to chapped hands and chilly coffee

I think they should appoint Josef Fritzl as his prison guard. :zoinks:
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 11, 2012, 06:35:00 PM
A big thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 11, 2012, 06:37:06 PM
Oh, the inhumanity and cruelty of it all.  How much more can he suffer?

Where did we put our tiny little violin? Poor, poor Anders Breivik — the mass-murdering monster who killed 77 people in Norway in July 2011 — has written a 27-page letter outlining the "inhumane" conditions in his remote prison. Breivik, whose "poorly decorated" cell (his words, not ours) is spacious by prison standards, says that his coffee is always cold, he doesn't have a remote control, and — OMG SOMEONE GET AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ON THE PHONE! — he isn't allowed to have moisturizer!!! "I highly doubt that there are worse detention facilities in Norway," he wrote. Breivik has 21 years left on his sentence, which can be indefinitely extended, so we hope he gets used to chapped hands and chilly coffee

  Really, 27 pages of that?!  I wonder who had the pleasure of reading it!    :smashviolin:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 11, 2012, 06:39:52 PM
A big thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day

    :agreed:    My mother was a veteran, which I didn't fully grasp till after she died.
   She was in the Army Cadet Nurse Corps, so we received an American flag at her funeral.
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 11, 2012, 06:44:24 PM
A big thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day

    :agreed:    My mother was a veteran, which I didn't fully grasp till after she died.
   She was in the Army Cadet Nurse Corps, so we received an American flag at her funeral.

I am guessing she served in either Korea or WWII

Women definitely deserve to be honored also
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 11, 2012, 06:51:22 PM
A big thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day

    :agreed:    My mother was a veteran, which I didn't fully grasp till after she died.
   She was in the Army Cadet Nurse Corps, so we received an American flag at her funeral.

I am guessing she served in either Korea or WWII

Women definitely deserve to be honored also

  It was during  WWII  as far as I know, she was born in 1926.  8)
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Post by: lutra on November 12, 2012, 02:16:15 AM
Meanwhile.. in Venice..
HIGH TIDE CAUSES MAJOR FLOODING THROUGHOUT VENICE, ITALY (NOV 1, 2012) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7QVo55HzqQ#ws)
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Post by: TheoK on November 12, 2012, 02:24:08 AM
Venetiae bonae sunt  8)
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Post by: TheoK on November 12, 2012, 02:30:04 AM
Note that Venetiae is plurale tantum, and that you use the plural forms when speaking of it.

In English you say: "Butterflies is" and "Parts is", but in Latin the verbs are conjugated after the "formal" form of the name, so in Latin it becomes Papiliones sunt and Partes sunt.  :nerdy:
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Post by: TheoK on November 12, 2012, 12:33:01 PM
Red Bengal composition from about 1870. Parts by weight:

Strontium nitrate 10
Potassium chlorate 3
Sulfur 2
Fine shellac 1
Fine charcoal 1/4

The sulfur makes it a bit dangerous, but with modern chemicals and alcohol as solvent, it should be pretty safe. The colour is very good.
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Post by: Lestat on November 12, 2012, 02:59:18 PM
Noooo!

Bad idea lit. You should NEVER mix chlorates and sulfur in a composition. The residual acid if its not carefully neutralized with carbonate/bicarb, or if it gets moist, generation of fresh acidic species, can set chlorates off, by production of the unstable, and generally nasty chlorine dioxide.

Perchlorates are less sensitive to this, but still, its a mixture to be careful of. I'd avoid sulfur/chlorate comps like the plague though, lest it go up in your face.

IIRC ammonium chlorate is particularly iffy when it comes to this.
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Post by: TheoK on November 12, 2012, 03:07:49 PM
I just made 5 grams, and I will not store it ;)
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Post by: lutra on November 13, 2012, 11:06:50 AM
Tadski OTT but that could be me on a bad (full on hyperacusis) day..
Sensory Overload (Interacting with Autism Project) on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/52193530)
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Post by: odeon on November 13, 2012, 01:20:49 PM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.
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Post by: Lestat on November 13, 2012, 03:57:52 PM
If you must play with fire like that, with chlorate/sulfur compositions, first at least wash the sulfur with a saturated bicarbonate or carbonate solution (bearing in mind of course, that the sodium ion tends  to overwhelm flame colors with its own spectra in the visual range, so perhaps potassium carbonate would be a better choice), and add a little carbonate into the final mix, to mop up residual acid traces from the sulfur, like one would with for instance, nitrocellulose, nitroglycerine, etc. where the classic conc. H2SO4/HNO3 mixed nitrating agent has been used.
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Post by: odeon on November 16, 2012, 05:12:21 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zxVOKqp5e1o/UKTrvlyM4AI/AAAAAAACALI/tZKcCNjlW_Y/s631/scientists.jpg)
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Post by: midlifeaspie on November 16, 2012, 10:44:53 AM
Can that thing connect to the interwebz?
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Post by: TheoK on November 16, 2012, 10:50:23 AM
They hadn't thought about the internet back then. They had another idea, namely that every city should have a common computernet. A global computernet was simply unimaginable then.
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Post by: odeon on November 16, 2012, 03:21:40 PM
Can that thing connect to the interwebz?

It *is* teh interwebz.
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Post by: TheoK on November 16, 2012, 03:33:27 PM
Computralium magnum erat  :-\
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 16, 2012, 07:35:39 PM
I'm at my g'friend's house using her computer.  While searching for this place I came across this -

Intensitysquared.com is ranked 288,020 in the world (among the 30 million domains). This site is relatively popular among users in the United States. It gets 100% from United States. This site is estimated worth $2,454USD. This site has a low Pagerank(1/10). It has 38 backlinks. It's good for seo website. Intensitysquared.com has 9% seo score.

Now we know that odeon's worth at leas $2,400.
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Post by: odeon on November 17, 2012, 03:49:20 AM
:o
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on November 18, 2012, 08:16:07 AM
:o

  Can I please borrow  $2399 ?  :zoinks:
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Post by: odeon on November 19, 2012, 12:34:57 AM
:o

  Can I please borrow  $2399 ?  :zoinks:

You can borrow the site if you like. :zoinks:
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Post by: Callaway on November 19, 2012, 12:46:19 AM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.

My ex had one while he was on a trip to California.  They used some sort of bubble to put his detached retina back into place and he had to lie on his side or at least keep his head sideways so it would be in the right position.  He also couldn't fly home and wound up spending weeks in California.
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Post by: Lestat on November 19, 2012, 02:21:20 AM
Mmm...2.3 grand would buy me quite a few of the parts I want to try building a cyclotron with some time :P
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 19, 2012, 12:57:25 PM
"Thank you," to the member who has me on her/his personal ignore button.  You've reinforced a lesson that I need to learn.  I'll gratefully return the favor, without anger or rancor.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on November 19, 2012, 02:12:20 PM
"Thank you," to the member who has me on her/his personal ignore button.  You've reinforced a lesson that I need to learn.  I'll gratefully return the favor, without anger or rancor.

Did we get the ignore button back?
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 19, 2012, 03:13:23 PM
"Thank you," to the member who has me on her/his personal ignore button.  You've reinforced a lesson that I need to learn.  I'll gratefully return the favor, without anger or rancor.

Did we get the ignore button back?

No, that's why I put "personal"
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 19, 2012, 09:44:40 PM
(http://img.addfunny.com/funnypictures/lied/39/soon.jpg)


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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 19, 2012, 10:07:15 PM
(http://img.addfunny.com/funnypictures/lied/39/soon.jpg)

Is this a family portrait, skyblue1?
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 19, 2012, 10:09:04 PM
Hey, Sky, it's just you and me on the forum.  Let's hijack the place before the youngsters know what hit them.
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Post by: skyblue1 on November 19, 2012, 10:58:47 PM
Hey, Sky, it's just you and me on the forum.  Let's hijack the place before the youngsters know what hit them.
meh, I am always a day late and a dollar short ::)
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Post by: odeon on November 20, 2012, 12:15:49 AM
Hey, Sky, it's just you and me on the forum.  Let's hijack the place before the youngsters know what hit them.

It's worth at least $2,400, you know. :P
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Post by: renaeden on November 20, 2012, 04:10:57 AM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.
My ex had one while he was on a trip to California.  They used some sort of bubble to put his detached retina back into place and he had to lie on his side or at least keep his head sideways so it would be in the right position.  He also couldn't fly home and wound up spending weeks in California.
That is something I am scared about getting, a detached retina. That and macular degeneration. And glaucoma. And other eye stuff.

:: panics ::
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Post by: odeon on November 20, 2012, 06:48:26 AM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.
My ex had one while he was on a trip to California.  They used some sort of bubble to put his detached retina back into place and he had to lie on his side or at least keep his head sideways so it would be in the right position.  He also couldn't fly home and wound up spending weeks in California.
That is something I am scared about getting, a detached retina. That and macular degeneration. And glaucoma. And other eye stuff.

:: panics ::

Me too. :(

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Post by: 'andersom' on November 20, 2012, 07:53:01 AM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.
My ex had one while he was on a trip to California.  They used some sort of bubble to put his detached retina back into place and he had to lie on his side or at least keep his head sideways so it would be in the right position.  He also couldn't fly home and wound up spending weeks in California.
That is something I am scared about getting, a detached retina. That and macular degeneration. And glaucoma. And other eye stuff.

:: panics ::

Of those three, I find the macular degeneration the most scary.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on November 20, 2012, 12:07:04 PM
My roommate had a detached retina. They managed to reattach it but he' s going to spend the next few weeks in bed, moving as little as possible.
My ex had one while he was on a trip to California.  They used some sort of bubble to put his detached retina back into place and he had to lie on his side or at least keep his head sideways so it would be in the right position.  He also couldn't fly home and wound up spending weeks in California.
That is something I am scared about getting, a detached retina. That and macular degeneration. And glaucoma. And other eye stuff.

:: panics ::

Me too. :(

That's one of the reasons why I retired in 1999 at 1 week shy of my 50th birthday.  I'd had a cataract surgery.  Since I am so extremely near-sighted they also had to remove the other cataract (glasses would not fit properly with the heavy lens for the uncorrected eye.)  I was told that each year I had a 15 - 20% chance of detaching a retina because I am so near-sighted.  I didn't want to spend the rest of my vision looking at numbers.  Knock on wood, my eyes have been very good.  Although my eyesight continues to worsen slowly because of the eyeball lengthening I've had no detached retina or diabetes problems.  The main "problem" is the eyeball lenghtening and some floaters.
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Post by: odeon on November 20, 2012, 01:04:53 PM
I agree with Hyke about macular degeneration being the most scary one, but I'm freaked by just about any eye-related problem.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 05, 2012, 10:53:39 AM
FYI - Evidently occasionally when I've walked away from the computer and forgotten to log off of Intensity, the PR has accessed my account and sent a pm or two.  If you get any weird messages from the PR or Nellie, just play along with her.  She's just living in her own dream world, although where she gets the idea she's royalty, I don't know.   :dunno:
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on December 05, 2012, 07:09:44 PM


FYI - Evidently occasionally when I've walked away from the computer and forgotten to log off of Intensity, the PR has accessed my account and sent a pm or two.  If you get any weird messages from the PR or Nellie, just play along with her.  She's just living in her own dream world, although where she gets the idea she's royalty, I don't know.   :dunno:


So that message you are bequeathing the throne to CBC was not true?    :zoinks:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on December 05, 2012, 09:40:28 PM


FYI - Evidently occasionally when I've walked away from the computer and forgotten to log off of Intensity, the PR has accessed my account and sent a pm or two.  If you get any weird messages from the PR or Nellie, just play along with her.  She's just living in her own dream world, although where she gets the idea she's royalty, I don't know.   :dunno:


So that message you are bequeathing the throne to CBC was not true?    :zoinks:

She might get the throne, but she's not getting Prince Albert.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on December 06, 2012, 09:52:46 AM


FYI - Evidently occasionally when I've walked away from the computer and forgotten to log off of Intensity, the PR has accessed my account and sent a pm or two.  If you get any weird messages from the PR or Nellie, just play along with her.  She's just living in her own dream world, although where she gets the idea she's royalty, I don't know.   :dunno:


So that message you are bequeathing the throne to CBC was not true?    :zoinks:

She might get the throne, but she's not getting Prince Albert.

Looks painful anyway
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on December 06, 2012, 10:14:02 AM
FYI - Evidently occasionally when I've walked away from the computer and forgotten to log off of Intensity, the PR has accessed my account and sent a pm or two.  If you get any weird messages from the PR or Nellie, just play along with her.  She's just living in her own dream world, although  where she gets the idea she's royalty, I don't know.   :dunno:

  That is indeed a mystery, Your Majesty.  :queenie:  The young people have strange ideas.
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Post by: odeon on December 08, 2012, 05:23:41 AM
If the source database doesn't contain useful test material, your code will not do the right things and there's nothing you can do to fix it. As evidenced by the fruitless four hours yesterday afternoon, trying to find the problem.

This might have been just as much on topic in the blowing off steam thread. :P
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Post by: earthboundmisfit on December 08, 2012, 09:24:39 AM


Peaches. Because NINJAS.


peaches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvcohzJvviQ#)
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Post by: MissKitty on December 09, 2012, 04:09:44 PM
Love that song. Haven't heard it in ages.  8)
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Post by: skyblue1 on December 16, 2012, 12:43:25 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6552246784/h1D4C0EA9/)
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 16, 2012, 05:42:07 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6552246784/h1D4C0EA9/)

Now I am wondering if Lit's monthly haircut is about to happen soon.  :laugh:
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Post by: skyblue1 on December 16, 2012, 06:12:55 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6552246784/h1D4C0EA9/)

Now I am wondering if Lit's monthly haircut is about to happen soon.  :laugh:
Actually I was thinking of Bodies fine mane and rump when I saw that.

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Post by: 'andersom' on December 16, 2012, 06:21:26 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6552246784/h1D4C0EA9/)

Now I am wondering if Lit's monthly haircut is about to happen soon.  :laugh:
Actually I was thinking of Bodies fine mane and rump when I saw that.

She is far better to look at.

I think this horse spent too much time watching My Little Pony.  :nerdy:

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Post by: skyblue1 on December 16, 2012, 06:29:48 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6552246784/h1D4C0EA9/)

Now I am wondering if Lit's monthly haircut is about to happen soon.  :laugh:
Actually I was thinking of Bodies fine mane and rump when I saw that.

She is far better to look at.

I think this horse spent too much time watching My Little Pony.  :nerdy:
:plus:
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Post by: odeon on December 17, 2012, 12:15:37 AM
Hand me the brain bleach. There's something very wrong with that animal.
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 17, 2012, 04:29:43 AM
Hand me the brain bleach. There's something very wrong with that animal.

It hopefully is still safe to eat it.
Otherwise, there's only one goal in life left for the wretched beast: to excel as glue. :nerdy:
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Post by: lutra on December 19, 2012, 04:21:51 AM
Holy poo..
Eagle snatches baby - NEW- Eagle picks up child - Eagle atacks Kid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-qLspF01KI#ws)
(this happened yesterday.. in a park in Montreal)
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Post by: midlifeaspie on December 19, 2012, 12:15:51 PM
Holy poo..
Eagle snatches baby - NEW- Eagle picks up child - Eagle atacks Kid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-qLspF01KI#ws)
(this happened yesterday.. in a park in Montreal)

Holy shit!  Is the kid okay?
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Post by: lutra on December 19, 2012, 12:34:21 PM
I don't know. Probably will have some scars on his/her head, I reckon. Do think the kiddo got away pretty pretty lucky there. Could have been way worse.

(clip was shown on the news here this morning)
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Post by: midlifeaspie on December 19, 2012, 12:36:13 PM
I don't know. Probably will have some scars on his/her head, I reckon. Do think the kiddo got away pretty pretty lucky there. Could have been way worse.

(clip was shown on the news here this morning)

Considering the open fontanels on a kid that age, he could have easily been killed by a talon puncturing his brain.  The talons on an eagle that size are several inches long and sharp as a razor. :(

Terrifying.
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Post by: midlifeaspie on December 19, 2012, 02:03:58 PM
http://blogue.centrenad.com/2012/12/19/centre-nad-reassures-montrealers-no-danger-of-being-snatched-by-a-royal-eagle/?lang=en#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed (http://blogue.centrenad.com/2012/12/19/centre-nad-reassures-montrealers-no-danger-of-being-snatched-by-a-royal-eagle/?lang=en#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed)

It's a hoax. 
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Post by: lutra on December 19, 2012, 02:27:21 PM
Jeeh. Feel sorry I linked it then.

Convincingly well done (the clip), I must add also.
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Post by: lutra on December 20, 2012, 07:00:01 AM
Quite a few jokes about it on the webz now.. laughed a tadski seeing this one..

(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/6119723_460s.jpg)
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Post by: TA on December 20, 2012, 10:02:47 AM
Are you Aussies still alive?
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Post by: Calavera on December 20, 2012, 08:09:17 PM
Barely. I think I still have one limb left. And half a brain.
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Post by: skyblue1 on December 24, 2012, 02:41:29 PM
(http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/memes-rly-fancy.gif)
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Post by: lutra on December 31, 2012, 09:01:11 AM
A guy is flying in a hot air balloon, and he's lost. He lowers himself over a field and calls to a guy "Can you tell me where I am and where I'm headed?"

"Sure. You're at 41 degrees 2 minutes and 14 seconds North, 24 degrees 4 minutes and 19 seconds East; you're at an altitude of 762 meters above sea level, and right now you're hovering, but you were on a vector of 234 degrees at 12 meters per second."

"Amazing! Thanks! By the way, do you have Asperger's Syndrome?"

"I do! How did you know that?"

"Because everything you said is true, it's much more detail than I need, and you told me in a way that's no use to me at all."

"Huh. Are you a clinical psychologist?"

"I am, but how the heck did you know that???!!??"

"You don't know where you are. You don't know where you're going. You got where you are by blowing hot air. You put labels on people after asking a few questions, and you're in exactly the same spot you were 5 minutes ago, but now, somehow, it's my fault!"
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Post by: El on January 01, 2013, 05:42:03 PM
Fastest Way to Tie a Tie EVER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdbtWSqxf8#)
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Post by: odeon on January 02, 2013, 12:11:03 AM
A guy is flying in a hot air balloon, and he's lost. He lowers himself over a field and calls to a guy "Can you tell me where I am and where I'm headed?"

"Sure. You're at 41 degrees 2 minutes and 14 seconds North, 24 degrees 4 minutes and 19 seconds East; you're at an altitude of 762 meters above sea level, and right now you're hovering, but you were on a vector of 234 degrees at 12 meters per second."

"Amazing! Thanks! By the way, do you have Asperger's Syndrome?"

"I do! How did you know that?"

"Because everything you said is true, it's much more detail than I need, and you told me in a way that's no use to me at all."

"Huh. Are you a clinical psychologist?"

"I am, but how the heck did you know that???!!??"

"You don't know where you are. You don't know where you're going. You got where you are by blowing hot air. You put labels on people after asking a few questions, and you're in exactly the same spot you were 5 minutes ago, but now, somehow, it's my fault!"

:plus:
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Post by: midlifeaspie on January 02, 2013, 12:19:32 PM
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackedIrl/~3/NPZDAhJwepg/46176769 (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HackedIrl/~3/NPZDAhJwepg/46176769)

 :plus:

I suck at that particular man activity
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Post by: lutra on January 13, 2013, 09:21:38 AM

Meanwhile in Paris.. folks (>10,000) are protesting against gay-marriage and, more particularly, against the right of gay peops to adopt and/or raise kids of their own. Demonstration is initiated by right wing, muslim and catholic parties and they're against the upcoming law which make that possible.

Um, nuking that group of demonstrators would be a step forwards for humanity. Not?

Okay, not..
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 13, 2013, 07:22:26 PM
I'm listening to the PR having a phone conversation with a friend from her special school.  They're 23 +/-.  They've gone through celebrity crushes and news, old classsmates and now they're discussing the benefits of adding adult laxative bulk to their diets.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 14, 2013, 03:32:04 AM
Both, probably.

 :hug:
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Post by: odeon on January 16, 2013, 02:15:58 AM
Why doesn't the bloody phone ring? :GA:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on January 16, 2013, 11:24:16 PM
Why doesn't the bloody phone ring? :GA:

Chances are that if it does, it will either be a boy with a breaking voice asking if your daughter's home or a salesman trying to sell insurance. 
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Post by: odeon on January 17, 2013, 12:07:31 AM
Why doesn't the bloody phone ring? :GA:

Chances are that if it does, it will either be a boy with a breaking voice asking if your daughter's home or a salesman trying to sell insurance.

The kid doesn't need to in this day and age of mobile phones.
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Post by: skyblue1 on January 17, 2013, 05:47:36 PM
Dear Abby passed away today


Pauline Phillips, better known to millions of newspaper readers as the original Dear Abby advice columnist, has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, her family said Thursday.

She died Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at age 94.

Phillips' columns were published in an era when newspaper readers began to prize straight-talking, pithy advice about marriages, children, jobs -- just about anything that troubled people.

Phillips wrote under the pen name of Abigail Van Buren, shortened to "Dear Abby" in newspapers. "Abigail" was taken from the wise woman in the Old Testament and "Van Buren" was one of her favorite presidents.

The first Dear Abby column appeared in 1956, and Phillips solely wrote the advice feature until 2000, when she and daughter Jeanne began sharing the byline.

Jeanne Phillips took the column over full time in August 2002, when the family announced that Pauline Phillips had Alzheimer's.

"I have lost my mother, my mentor and my best friend," Jeanne Phillips said in a statement. "My mother leaves very big high heels to fill with a legacy of compassion, commitment and positive social change. I will honor her memory every day by continuing this legacy."

Pauline Phillips strove to say more with less. Her direct style was captured in her favorite Swedish toast, according to the column's syndication service:

"Fear less; hope more. Eat less; chew more. Talk less; say more. Hate less; love more."

What was your favorite Dear Abby advice............

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/17/showbiz/dear-abby-pauline-phillips-obit/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/17/showbiz/dear-abby-pauline-phillips-obit/index.html)
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Post by: renaeden on January 19, 2013, 04:19:22 AM
(http://justdwl.net/images/2012/October/23/5086e0e9028ec.jpg)
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Post by: skyblue1 on January 19, 2013, 10:32:01 PM
Adam's apple

The Adam's apple (technically known as the laryngeal prominence) is a feature of the human neck and refers to the lump or protrusion that is formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.

The structure of the laryngeal prominence forms a bump under the skin that is larger in adult men, in whom is clearly visible and palpable. Nevertheless, women also have it, but in most of them, the bump is not visible and is hardly perceived on the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage.

The meeting point of the union of the two portions of the cartilage, forms an acute angle (of about 90°) in men, while in women, an open arc (of about 120°).

Although both sexes have it, Adam's apple is considered a a characteristic feature adult men, because its size tends to increase considerably during puberty.

Its development is considered a secondary sexual characteristic of males, that appears as a result of hormonal activity. Its level of development varies from individual and the widening of that area in the larynx can occur very suddenly and quickly.

The Adam's apple, in conjunction with the thyroid cartilage which forms it, helps to protect the walls and the frontal part of the larynx, including the vocal chords (which are located directly behind it).

Another function of the laryngeal protuberance is related to the deepening of the voice. During adolescence, the thyroid cartilage grows together with the larynx. Consequently, the laryngeal protrusion grows in size mainly in men. Together, a larger soundboard is made up in phonation apparatus, and, as a result, the man gets a deeper tone.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam's_apple (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam's_apple)
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Post by: midlifeaspie on January 21, 2013, 11:20:33 AM
I do some of those things.  Some require a black belt in cheap.
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Post by: bodie on January 21, 2013, 04:29:17 PM
(http://www.cowdance.com/bovine35.gif)

(http://www.cowdance.com/bovine40.gif)

(http://www.cowdance.com/bovine22.gif)

(http://www.cowdance.com/bovine34.gif)

(http://www.cowdance.com/bovine23.gif)

found some dancing cows :tard:
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Post by: bodie on January 21, 2013, 05:20:36 PM
Found this really cool game

http://www.recordtripping.com/ (http://www.recordtripping.com/)

Record Tripping is a nifty experimental game by Bell Brothers. You are invited to solve a series of puzzles by scratching a record with your mouse’s scroll wheel. Clever game play and a lovely interface make this online Flash game as fun as it is weird.

(http://media.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/record-tripping.jpg)
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Post by: skyblue1 on February 08, 2013, 05:59:28 PM
Blind With Hate


In today’s gospel, Herodias blinded with hate and anger, turned her daughter into a murderer. Was she so filled with hate that she would use her daughter as an instrument of revenge? How did she live with this?
Let us step back and take stock. When in our lives have we been blinded with anger and hate? How have hate and senseless anger hindered us from becoming loving and compassionate individuals?

Mother Theresa of Calcutta once said, “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.

~ VPerpetuo ~

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Post by: Jack on February 13, 2013, 05:37:59 PM
It's a really nice gesture, but the newsbox announcement is a little freaky.
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Post by: odeon on February 14, 2013, 12:42:20 AM
What's wrong with it? :-\

I think I'll log off for now. It's time for work, I suppose. The world will stop spinning without me.
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Post by: Jack on February 14, 2013, 05:08:14 PM
It's conspicuous.
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Post by: Jack on February 15, 2013, 05:10:10 PM
Are pretty pleases to be involved?
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Post by: bodie on February 16, 2013, 02:20:40 AM
It was not me but my gimp.  he has been returned to his box.  with his gimp ball in his gob.  repenting.  i gave him a slap.
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Post by: Jack on February 16, 2013, 02:35:23 AM
Gimps don't require a pretty please.
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Post by: bodie on February 16, 2013, 02:52:37 AM
very true.  gimps require strict authority.  and lots of rubber.  feeding optional. 
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Post by: odeon on February 16, 2013, 04:06:32 AM
My daughter had a nightmare about a space rock hitting us, ending everything. I guess she browsed teh interwebz last night, instead of sleeping, and watched all those Russian videos.
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 16, 2013, 08:38:02 AM
My daughter had a nightmare about a space rock hitting us, ending everything. I guess she browsed teh interwebz last night, instead of sleeping, and watched all those Russian videos.

My youngest used to have nightmares like that when she was a toddler. Without any watching of Russian videos.
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Post by: skyblue1 on February 18, 2013, 06:29:45 PM
'FENDER SKIRTS'



A term I haven't heard in a long time, and thinking about
'fender skirts' started me thinking about other words that
quietly disappear from our language with hardly a notice like
'curb feelers'


And 'steering knobs.' (AKA)
'suicide knob,' 'neckers knobs.'


Since I'd been thinking of cars,
my mind naturally went that direction first.

Any kids will probably have to find some older person
over 50 to explain some of these terms to you.

Remember 'Continental kits?'

They were rear bumper extenders and spare tire covers
that were supposed to make any car
as cool as a Lincoln Continental.



When did we quit calling them 'emergency brakes?
At some point 'parking brake' became the proper term.

But I miss the hint of drama that went with 'emergency brake.'

I'm sad, too, that almost all the old folks are gone
who would call the accelerator the 'foot feed.'

Many today do not even know what a clutch is
or that the dimmer switch used to be on the floor.

For that matter, the starter was down there too.


The choke is another word that the young wouldn’t know about.


Didn't you ever wait at the street for your daddy
to come home, so you could ride the
'running board' up to the house?



Here's a phrase I heard all the time in my youth
but never anymore - 'store-bought.'
Of course, just about everything is store-bought these days.

But once it was bragging material to have a
store-bought dress or a store-bought bag of candy.


'Coast to coast' is a phrase that once held all sorts
of excitement and now means almost nothing.

Now we take the term 'worldwide' for granted.

This floors me.



On a smaller scale, 'wall-to-wall' was once
a magical term in our homes.
In the '50s, everyone covered his or her hardwood floors
with, wow, wall-to-wall carpeting!

Today, everyone replaces their wall-to-wall carpeting
with hardwood floors. Go figure.



When was the last time you heard the quaint phrase
'in a family way?'
It's hard to imagine that the word 'pregnant'
was once considered a little too graphic,
a little too clinical for use in polite company,
so we had all that talk about stork visits and
'being in a family way' or simply 'expecting.'
Apparently 'brassiere' is a word no longer in usage.

I said it the other day and everyone cracked up.
I guess it's just 'bra' now.

'Unmentionables' probably wouldn't be understood at all.

I always loved going to the 'picture show,'
but I considered 'movie' an affectation.


Most of these words go back to the '50s,
but here's a pure '60s word I came across
the other day 'rat fink.'
Ooh, what a nasty put-down!


Here's a word I miss - 'percolator.'
That was just a fun word to say.

And what was it replaced with 'Coffee maker.'
How dull... Mr. Coffee, I blame you for this.

I miss those made-up marketing words that were
meant to sound so modern and now sound so retro.

Words like 'Dyna Flow' and 'Electrolux' and 'Frigidaire'.
We were introduced to the 1963 Admiral TV,
now it's
'Flat Screen Video'
 

Food for thought.

Was there a telethon that wiped out lumbago or rheumatism?
Nobody complains of that anymore.


Maybe that's what Castor oil cured,
because I never hear mothers threatening kids
with Castor Oil anymore.



Some words aren't gone, but are definitely
on the endangered list.

The one that grieves me most is 'supper.'
Now everybody says 'dinner.' Save a great word.
Invite someone to supper. Discuss fender skirts.


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Post by: Queen Victoria on February 18, 2013, 07:07:06 PM
Wringer washing machines (I got my arm caught in the wringer when I was a toddler, quite dangerous)
Scarlet fever
TV dinner
rotary phones
party lines
When the air conditioning in the car was the small window near the side windows in the door.
beanies
6 ounce cokes
glasses for seeing
one week stays in the hospital when having a baby
running around barefoot alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll summer long
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Post by: odeon on February 19, 2013, 12:32:02 AM
I have trouble saying anything truly random.
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Post by: Charlotte Quin on March 17, 2013, 04:22:47 AM
I just found the most expensive bottle of wine:

http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_715189/penfolds-grange-1951 (http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_715189/penfolds-grange-1951)
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Post by: El-Presidente on March 17, 2013, 09:00:47 AM
very true.  gimps require strict authority.  and lots of rubber.  feeding optional.

I like you. You are pretty!  :orly: :orly: :orly: :orly:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 20, 2013, 12:12:51 PM
While posting in Rage's Outline for a report thread, I had this flashback.  Does anyone remember (or remember making) the paper pop guns that would pop out when you swung it hard?  There are websites for making this and other more advanced ones. 

I guess they went the way of the paper airplane.  Le sigh.
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Post by: RageBeoulve on March 20, 2013, 12:26:35 PM
While posting in Rage's Outline for a report thread, I had this flashback.  Does anyone remember (or remember making) the paper pop guns that would pop out when you swung it hard?  There are websites for making this and other more advanced ones. 

I guess they went the way of the paper airplane.  Le sigh.

I remember my pap buying me a pop gun every time we went to silver dollar city when I was a little boy. My sister, any animals, hell any living beings knew to stay away from the annoying brat with a pop gun. Lmao.
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Post by: bodie on March 22, 2013, 09:17:10 AM
I have been to London.  To see a private consultant to get a diagnosis of ADHD for the urchin!  £2200  :o

Oh but don't you have the nhs? i hear you saying
 Yes.  I call it the  Non Health Service now.  They kept us waiting for 18 months and i am in the process of making a formal complaint.

Anyway,  the boy got ADHD and he now got meds

pheeew!
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Post by: odeon on March 22, 2013, 01:30:24 PM
Glad to hear that, Bodie. I hope things will improve for the urchin now.

And it's good to have you back. :)
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Post by: 'andersom' on March 22, 2013, 04:47:33 PM
Hope things will change for the better for you and the Urchin, Bodie.
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Post by: El-Presidente on March 23, 2013, 01:38:20 AM
'FENDER SKIRTS'



A term I haven't heard in a long time, and thinking about
'fender skirts' started me thinking about other words that
quietly disappear from our language with hardly a notice like
'curb feelers'


And 'steering knobs.' (AKA)
'suicide knob,' 'neckers knobs.'


Since I'd been thinking of cars,
my mind naturally went that direction first.

Any kids will probably have to find some older person
over 50 to explain some of these terms to you.

Remember 'Continental kits?'

They were rear bumper extenders and spare tire covers
that were supposed to make any car
as cool as a Lincoln Continental.



When did we quit calling them 'emergency brakes?
At some point 'parking brake' became the proper term.

But I miss the hint of drama that went with 'emergency brake.'

I'm sad, too, that almost all the old folks are gone
who would call the accelerator the 'foot feed.'

Many today do not even know what a clutch is
or that the dimmer switch used to be on the floor.

For that matter, the starter was down there too.


The choke is another word that the young wouldn’t know about.


Didn't you ever wait at the street for your daddy
to come home, so you could ride the
'running board' up to the house?



Here's a phrase I heard all the time in my youth
but never anymore - 'store-bought.'
Of course, just about everything is store-bought these days.

But once it was bragging material to have a
store-bought dress or a store-bought bag of candy.


'Coast to coast' is a phrase that once held all sorts
of excitement and now means almost nothing.

Now we take the term 'worldwide' for granted.

This floors me.



On a smaller scale, 'wall-to-wall' was once
a magical term in our homes.
In the '50s, everyone covered his or her hardwood floors
with, wow, wall-to-wall carpeting!

Today, everyone replaces their wall-to-wall carpeting
with hardwood floors. Go figure.



When was the last time you heard the quaint phrase
'in a family way?'
It's hard to imagine that the word 'pregnant'
was once considered a little too graphic,
a little too clinical for use in polite company,
so we had all that talk about stork visits and
'being in a family way' or simply 'expecting.'
Apparently 'brassiere' is a word no longer in usage.

I said it the other day and everyone cracked up.
I guess it's just 'bra' now.

'Unmentionables' probably wouldn't be understood at all.

I always loved going to the 'picture show,'
but I considered 'movie' an affectation.


Most of these words go back to the '50s,
but here's a pure '60s word I came across
the other day 'rat fink.'
Ooh, what a nasty put-down!


Here's a word I miss - 'percolator.'
That was just a fun word to say.

And what was it replaced with 'Coffee maker.'
How dull... Mr. Coffee, I blame you for this.

I miss those made-up marketing words that were
meant to sound so modern and now sound so retro.

Words like 'Dyna Flow' and 'Electrolux' and 'Frigidaire'.
We were introduced to the 1963 Admiral TV,
now it's
'Flat Screen Video'
 

Food for thought.

Was there a telethon that wiped out lumbago or rheumatism?
Nobody complains of that anymore.


Maybe that's what Castor oil cured,
because I never hear mothers threatening kids
with Castor Oil anymore.



Some words aren't gone, but are definitely
on the endangered list.

The one that grieves me most is 'supper.'
Now everybody says 'dinner.' Save a great word.
Invite someone to supper. Discuss fender skirts.

Another automotive concept that seems to have disappeared from the good ol' USA is the ability to drive a manual transmission ('stick shift' in yank speak). What the hell is up with that? Is coordinating your feet and hands really so difficult for you chaps?

Apologies skyblue if you are one of those rare beast Americans who can 'drive stick.'
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Post by: P7PSP on March 24, 2013, 09:20:37 PM
The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and All Quiet On The Western Front are two works of great literature that have their roots in Tolkien's and Remarque's experiences in WWI fighting for their respective sides.
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Post by: odeon on March 25, 2013, 12:41:06 AM
^Didn't know that.

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Post by: El-Presidente on March 25, 2013, 02:15:38 PM
The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and All Quiet On The Western Front are two works of great literature that have their roots in Tolkien's and Remarque's experiences in WWI fighting for their respective sides.

Indeed, but Tolkiens work was also influenced by the lead up to and the reality of WW2 when the armies of darkness were despoiling Europe and exterminating its people.
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Post by: skyblue1 on March 25, 2013, 06:20:42 PM
What it took to pass an 8th grade education in 1895...

Remember when grandparents and great-grandparents stated that they only had an 8th grade education?
Well, check this out. Could any of us have passed the 8th grade in 1895?

This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 in Salina , Kansas , USA .
 
It was taken from the original document on file, from the Smokey Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, Kansas, and was reprinted by the Salina Journal.

8th Grade Final Exam: Salina , KS - 1895

Grammar (Time, one hour)
1. Give nine rules for the use of capital letters.
2. Name the parts of speech and define those that have no modifications.
3. Define verse, stanza and paragraph
4. What are the principal parts of a verb? Give principal parts of 'lie,''play,' and 'run.'
5. Define case; illustrate each case.
6 What is punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of punctuation.
7 - 10. Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar.


Arithmetic (Time,1 hour 15 minutes)
1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.
2. A wagon box is 2 ft. Deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. Wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?
3. If a load of wheat weighs 3,942 lbs., what is it worth at 50cts/bushel, deducting 1,050 lbs. For tare?
4. District No 33 has a valuation of $35,000.. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find the cost of 6,720 lbs. Coal at $6.00 per ton.
6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent.
7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft.. Long at $20 per metre?
8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent.
9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance of which is 640 rods?
10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt


U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes)
1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided
2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus
3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War.
4. Show the territorial growth of the United States
5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas
6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of the Rebellion.
7. Who were the following: Morse, Whitney, Fulton , Bell , Lincoln , Penn, and Howe?
8. Name events connected with the following dates: 1607, 1620, 1800, 1849, 1865.


Orthography (Time, one hour)
[Do we even know what this is??]
1. What is meant by the following: alphabet, phonetic, orthography, etymology, syllabication
2. What are elementary sounds? How classified?
3. What are the following, and give examples of each: trigraph, subvocals, diphthong, cognate letters, linguals
4. Give four substitutes for caret 'u.' (HUH?)
5. Give two rules for spelling words with final 'e.' Name two exceptions under each rule.
6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each.
7. Define the following prefixes and use in connection with a word: bi, dis-mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono, sup.
8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: card, ball, mercy, sir, odd, cell, rise, blood, fare, last.
9. Use the following correctly in sentences: cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane , vain, vein, raze, raise, rays.
10. Write 10 words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks
and by syllabication.


Geography (Time, one hour)
1 What is climate? Upon what does climate depend?
2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas ?
3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean?
4. Describe the mountains of North America
5. Name and describe the following: Monrovia , Odessa , Denver , Manitoba , Hecla , Yukon , St. Helena, Juan Fernandez, Aspinwall and Orinoco
6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S. Name all the republics of Europe and give the capital of each..
8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude?
9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers.
10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give the inclination of the earth.

Notice that the exam took FIVE HOURS to complete.

Gives the saying 'he only had an 8th grade education' a whole new meaning, doesn't it?!


No wonder they dropped out after 8th grade. They already knew more than they needed to know!

No, I don't have the answers! And I don't think I ever did!


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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 25, 2013, 06:45:16 PM
Yes, we could have passed the 8th grade in 1895 if we had been taught the curriculum. 
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Genesis on March 25, 2013, 07:33:30 PM
I avoid my budgies mating season for particular reasons:

1. My mother doesn't want too many animals in the house

2. I would need a nesting box, and several cages if 6-8 babies survive.

3. I have an aggravator in my one bird, and so far he is doing a good job of it.
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Post by: Kapkao on March 25, 2013, 07:35:46 PM
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS1pUVg-d_9LqtfUCDUbqd5tj5BpM5hFAG9dgiILBAdhJ7ON3nG)

Cows help make the world a warmer place...
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Post by: 'andersom' on March 26, 2013, 02:29:38 AM
 :hyke:
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Post by: Kapkao on March 26, 2013, 07:04:27 PM
One Angry Cow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VHX-oHBG8#)
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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 26, 2013, 07:44:47 PM
I passed the sample citizenship test in the London Telegraph with a 100%.  Yea, me!
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Post by: odeon on March 27, 2013, 12:11:26 AM
I'm in a spammy mood.
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Post by: odeon on April 03, 2013, 11:00:25 PM
The cinema in my garage is getting new sound this summer. New Dolby processor, including Dolby Digital, new pre-amps for the mag sound. I'm also hoping to replace the front speakers and will rewire everything.
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Post by: El-Presidente on April 04, 2013, 12:47:24 AM
I like kitties. My cat (Persian of course) is called Ayatollah Snuggle-Puss. He enjoys hugs, catnip and attending the public executions of apostates.
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Post by: McGiver on April 04, 2013, 03:59:00 AM
The cinema in my garage is getting new sound this summer. New Dolby processor, including Dolby Digital, new pre-amps for the mag sound. I'm also hoping to replace the front speakers and will rewire everything.
like
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Post by: Queen Victoria on April 14, 2013, 05:24:02 PM
Do ya'll remember the PR's introduction thread where she said no nudes?

Well, she remembered that I said I'd like to see Magic Mike.  She checked out the DVD from the library.  We HAD to watch it last night.  I got bored and wandered off after about 45 minutes or an hour.  She watched it and was either laughing or whooping through the whole thing until some actual sex scene came on.  Then she turned it off.

I guess my little girl is growing up (not). :'(
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Post by: lutra on April 16, 2013, 07:50:48 AM
Yestereve, I rode on my bike to a down town supermarket to get me some groceries and there was this girl that came towards me.. also on a bicycle. When we looked each other 'in the face' she gave me an overly happy smile. You know, from kinda neutral to 'hee hah, that's a good joke' kinda face. Which was nice.. but um, thing is.. and/or what my reply to that lovely smile of hers was.. I said: 'HOOOÍÍÍ!'.. over the top/really loud :LOL: .. and continued my journey.

Pfff..  :autism:
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Post by: TheoK on April 16, 2013, 12:35:42 PM
Marcus Aurelius, the best Emperor the Roman Empire ever had, was on the drug theriac during his last years. This drug was a patent medicine, originally Greek. It contained up to 70 different ingredients, the main ones always being opium and viper flesh. Until 1870 it was in the French pharmacopé.
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 10, 2013, 05:09:51 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/382966_2798692607818_1311903244_n.jpg)
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 13, 2013, 04:46:28 PM
(http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/108500/T-Divine-Dali-Faith-is-born-of-suffering--108655.jpg)

The Divine Dali_Faith is born of suffering
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Post by: TheoK on May 13, 2013, 04:49:22 PM
Envar som hjälplös på korset hang
och längtade in i Guds rike
det onda i världen till dels betvang
och dog som en frälsares like.


Pär Lagerkvist  8)
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 13, 2013, 06:24:38 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7443976448/h239DA60D/)
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Post by: Icequeen on May 14, 2013, 06:50:26 AM
Can't stop watching the kitty with the brush. :heart:

Looks just like my fur baby.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/danny0023/sweetiebasket_zps47a3134a.jpg)
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Post by: TheoK on May 19, 2013, 02:46:02 PM
Swedish shemale teaches her fans some Swedish swearwords at 11:50  :nerdy:

Ask a Transsexual: TS Porn, Inspiration, Regrets and Cursing in Swedish! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIQKPVnls68#ws)
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Post by: lutra on May 27, 2013, 08:30:18 AM
Just took the call (telephone) from someone who claims to work for Microsoft and is saying there is a problem with my computer.. and it's going to crash pretty soon. He, talking with quite a thick Indian accent, says he's a genuine person and wishes me to give him some number (MS software/something). He already called me 5 or 6 times before and either I hang up on him after a couple of seconds or I didn't take the call.

Well, the sceptic I am doesn't trust this shit but but ja.. there is something wrong with my internet connection. It's quite shitty the last couple of days. AVG scan doesn't notice anything fishy though (which doesn't say a lot, I know).

Does anyone here have any thoughts about this?

The persistence (he keeps on calling back) and the number, where he calls from, is showed on my telephone display.
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Post by: McGiver on May 27, 2013, 08:33:32 AM
Swedish shemale teaches her fans some Swedish swearwords at 11:50  :nerdy:

Ask a Transsexual: TS Porn, Inspiration, Regrets and Cursing in Swedish! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIQKPVnls68#ws)
she is cute.
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Post by: TheoK on May 27, 2013, 08:34:54 AM
 :agreed:
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Post by: McGiver on May 27, 2013, 08:41:11 AM
Do ya'll remember the PR's introduction thread where she said no nudes?

Well, she remembered that I said I'd like to see Magic Mike.  She checked out the DVD from the library.  We HAD to watch it last night.  I got bored and wandered off after about 45 minutes or an hour.  She watched it and was either laughing or whooping through the whole thing until some actual sex scene came on.  Then she turned it off.

I guess my little girl is growing up (not). :'(

We think this is funny.
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Post by: 'andersom' on May 27, 2013, 09:16:33 AM
Just took the call (telephone) from someone who claims to work for Microsoft and is saying there is a problem with my computer.. and it's going to crash pretty soon. He, talking with quite a thick Indian accent, says he's a genuine person and wishes me to give him some number (MS software/something). He already called me 5 or 6 times before and either I hang up on him after a couple of seconds or I didn't take the call.

Well, the sceptic I am doesn't trust this shit but but ja.. there is something wrong with my internet connection. It's quite shitty the last couple of days. AVG scan doesn't notice anything fishy though (which doesn't say a lot, I know).

Does anyone here have any thoughts about this?

The persistence (he keeps on calling back) and the number, where he calls from, is showed on my telephone display.

Don't give in. They will call back again a couple of times, maybe even more.
What they want is you to install something minor, so they can "repair" what needs fixing. What they want to repair is their income, by robbing you of all they can get hold of.

En ja, ze bellen hier ook, sinds een week of zo. Bitched about it somewhere else, about idiot tech support or so.
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Post by: 'andersom' on May 27, 2013, 09:18:55 AM
See, you're not the only one on their call list. http://www.intensitysquared.com/index.php/topic,20565.msg959605.html#msg959605 (http://www.intensitysquared.com/index.php/topic,20565.msg959605.html#msg959605)
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Post by: lutra on May 27, 2013, 09:44:57 AM
Ah. Thanks Hykey. Am now convinced.
 

Never had such a call before but my gut feeling already said this smelled fishy.
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 27, 2013, 10:42:28 AM
Just took the call (telephone) from someone who claims to work for Microsoft and is saying there is a problem with my computer.. and it's going to crash pretty soon. He, talking with quite a thick Indian accent, says he's a genuine person and wishes me to give him some number (MS software/something). He already called me 5 or 6 times before and either I hang up on him after a couple of seconds or I didn't take the call.

Well, the sceptic I am doesn't trust this shit but but ja.. there is something wrong with my internet connection. It's quite shitty the last couple of days. AVG scan doesn't notice anything fishy though (which doesn't say a lot, I know).

Does anyone here have any thoughts about this?

The persistence (he keeps on calling back) and the number, where he calls from, is showed on my telephone display.
install malwarebytes, update and run to be sure your computer is clean

ignore the phone call

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Post by: TheoK on May 27, 2013, 10:48:50 AM
Lutra, you spazz, that Indian guy is a fraud!  :thumbdn:
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Post by: lutra on May 27, 2013, 11:58:42 AM
^ Yeah yeah, I know. Needed some reassurance.. and ja, there are folks here with better knowledge about these type of stuff/say, computer related.

~

And malwarebytes is a good software to install, Skyblue? It does a good job against malware?

Will look into it a tadski better (a little later). Bookmarked their site already. (thanks)
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Post by: skyblue1 on May 27, 2013, 12:31:03 PM
malwarebytes is excellent. the free version works well

I use Microsoft Security Essentials instead of AVG these days
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Post by: Jesse on May 28, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
I'll just leave this here.  :thumbup:
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Post by: TheoK on June 03, 2013, 02:11:50 AM
I'd like to tell something about some of the characters in my first Latin book. They are pretty cool.

Lucius Julius Balbus, called Julius, is 32 years old and a wealthy Roman dominus in the 2nd century AD. He lives just outside Tusculum, a small but very wealthy town, situated 17 kilometers south-east of Rome. He is married to Aemilia, 27. They have three children: Marcus, 8, Quintus, 7, Julia, 5.

Julius is very rich but penny-wise, although he married Aemilia, who came from a poor family, out of love. He is proud to be severe but just: "Slaves hate an unjust master but fear and obey a severe but just one". He gives lots of presents to his wife and children, though, and he also gives the slaves fruit when Quintus asks him to do so. He has a pretty sarcastic humor. When Quintus falls from a tree and hurts his foot, after Marcus made him climb it to check out a bird's nest he says: "Quintus can't walk, because he isn't a bird and doesn't have wings. Who wants to fly but is unable to, falls to the ground!"

Aemilia is romantic and easy to fool but likes to joke now and then. She isn't as educated as Julius and often asks when Julius or some friend mentions a poet, philosopher or the like: "Who is that?"

Marcus is a troublemaker but not as stupid as the school teacher and others think he is. When Julius explains about the war in Germania, with typical Roman chauvinism, Marcus says: "But the Germans are only defending their country".

Quintus is good in school but has to stay at home after he hurt his foot from falling from the tree. He is of an inquiring mind and asks questions like why the months have the names they have ("Why does the seventh month have father's name? Why is the ninth month called September? Where is the sun when it is dark?")

Julia likes to sing and pick roses and to play with Margarita, her dog. She is easy to upset though, which Marcus often does for his amusement.

Julius has 100 slaves and 10 beautiful horses. Most of the slaves mentioned have Greek names. The slave Zeno is highly educated and can read and write both Latin and Greek. He writes and reads letters for Marcus. 

Syra is an elderly slavewoman. She has an ugly nose and is a bit deaf, but she has a nice personality and cares a lot for the children. When Quintus has fallen from the tree, she tells him old myths from Greece.

Medus is a young and handsome Greek slave with a strong urge for freedom. He steals 90 sestertii from Julius and escapes to his girlfriend Lydia in Rome. Then the two go to Ostia and enter a ship to Greece. Greece is still in the Roman Empire but much safer than Italy proper. At the Strait of Messina a navy vessel follows the ship but in the last minute it turns around and leaves. Lydia is the only Christian person in the book.

Davus is an elderly Greek slave. After Medus's escape he is the only slave that Julius trusts.

Orontes is a freedman of Greek origin. He loves Greek myths and wine-drinking. At a dinner by Julius and Aemilia he gets so drunk that he falls under the table and has to be carried to the bedroom by two slaves. His wife Paula is ashamed of him.

Cornelius and Fabia are also friends of Julius's family. They aren't as rich, though, and have pretty middle-class values. Their son Sextus is the best pupil in school, one of the reasons that Marcus and another boy, Titus, beat him up at one occasion.

The school teacher is a Greek man called Diodorus. He doesn't like to be a teacher and thinks that most pupils are stupid, lazy and disobedient. He whips them so much that his own hand hurts after school is over for the day. He loves his philosophy books, mostly Epicurus and Plato. When he is in the taberna drinking wine, the lightning sets his house on fire, and the house and all books but one are destroyed. Ironically the surviving book is Lucretius's De rerum Natura VI, that is about the forces of nature. Also ironically he is offered shelter by the doctor Symmachus, whom he doesn't really like.
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Post by: 'andersom' on June 03, 2013, 02:45:41 AM
The persons in your Latin book are more interesting than the ones in mine used to be. Latin did not become exiting till Catullus was introduced.

Funny there are three kids, and one of them is called Quintus. Were there miscarriages, or children who died at a young age, in the family?
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Post by: TheoK on June 03, 2013, 02:55:43 AM
Originally Quintus was the name of the fifth child, but at this time they could call a boy Quintus or Sextus no matter which in the order he was.
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Post by: Jesse on June 04, 2013, 04:12:30 PM
My new pendant. nice fire agate, I think I'll actually wear this one.  :laugh:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on July 16, 2013, 05:39:31 PM
I'm standing alone inside a white cylinder, me and the light. The only thing to do here is blue. The glow is so intense, it doesn't simply make the room see blue; the room tastes, smells, and feels blue.

Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Jesse on July 19, 2013, 02:44:08 PM
Ouray Colorado! I need to live there.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on July 21, 2013, 03:28:11 PM
I've never understood this thread. A lot of the threads on I2 were started because members couldn't find the appropriate threads. :P

That, or to post porn and shit digging tips. :thumbup:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Jesse on July 22, 2013, 12:47:29 PM
Time to put on some Master Killer. or Cause of Death!  :headbang2:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: MLA on July 23, 2013, 09:23:45 AM
Who wants to be appropriate?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on July 24, 2013, 05:24:50 PM
Who wants to be appropriate?

That would depend on the occasion.  :eyebrows:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on July 25, 2013, 09:01:35 PM
The PR and I were talking yesterday and I began to wonder if I could decoupage the car.   :zombiefuck:  :wanker:   :zombiefuck:  I'd use quality wrapping paper which would be cheaper than decals. 

But

A)  I'm not sure if it would hold up to the weather
B)  The PR would never ride with me
C)  I'd run out of interest half-way through
D)  Prince Albert would kill me.
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Post by: skyblue1 on July 25, 2013, 09:03:24 PM
The PR and I were talking yesterday and I began to wonder if I could decoupage the car.   :zombiefuck:  :wanker:   :zombiefuck:  I'd use quality wrapping paper which would be cheaper than decals. 

But

A)  I'm not sure if it would hold up to the weather
B)  The PR would never ride with me
C)  I'd run out of interest half-way through
D)  Prince Albert would kill me.
you should go for it
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Post by: Queen Victoria on July 25, 2013, 09:08:03 PM
I can just see myself describing it on a police report:  "It is snowmen on a green background.  Yes, that is the color.  No, Ossifer, I haven't been drinking and neither have you.  I think the other driver was admiring it when he ran into me."
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Post by: skyblue1 on July 25, 2013, 09:19:21 PM
I can just see myself describing it on a police report:  "It is snowmen on a green background.  Yes, that is the color.  No, Ossifer, I haven't been drinking and neither have you.  I think the other driver was admiring it when he ran into me."
:lol1:
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Post by: TheoK on August 17, 2013, 04:10:52 AM
One guy posted this on a Swedish board. A 1952 gun license. Today this would be impossible.
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Post by: bodie on August 22, 2013, 02:13:24 PM
(http://www.davlynconstruction.co.uk/pimages/western2.jpg)

(http://www.davlynconstruction.co.uk/pimages/amersham1.jpg)

I sent my CV here.  It is 9.4 miles from my house.  Doable.

Yikes I have had a letter from them asking me to ring for an appointment to see 'someone'


Ring ring ahem is that erm Mr Someone? oh goody when can i cum all over one of your cars please? come and see you
   :P

I don't think I should ring them.  :zoinks:
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Post by: odeon on August 25, 2013, 02:44:48 AM
I think you should. Aston Martin is teh awesome.
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Post by: 'andersom' on August 25, 2013, 01:16:59 PM
Go for it, Bodie.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on August 25, 2013, 01:20:53 PM
And think how impressed the urchin will be.  You might be able to give him an Astin Martin for Christmas.  (Yeah, I spelled it wrong on purpose.  You probably won't be able to afford an Aston Martin.)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on September 04, 2013, 11:04:51 PM
What's the latest on this, Bodie?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: MLA on September 05, 2013, 10:47:49 AM
Random and inappropriate
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on October 10, 2013, 02:03:25 PM
This is more a random observation. Could not find that one.

Due to practical reasons I went to work by bus two days in a row. I had not realised how much I would miss going by bike. I did miss it a lot.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 06, 2013, 11:44:44 AM
In the 1930's they were  :viking:

It's one of the first Volvos in the middle of the picture  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 08, 2013, 02:53:17 AM
a shame the company was sold.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 08, 2013, 02:56:09 AM
 :agreed: :(
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Post by: odeon on December 08, 2013, 03:15:54 AM
Now it's just another anonymous car maker.

Oh well, at least we have an actual Swedish automotive manufacturer again. :arrr:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 08, 2013, 03:16:59 AM
Koenigsegg?  :-\
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Post by: odeon on December 08, 2013, 03:17:29 AM
SAAB
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Post by: odeon on December 08, 2013, 03:18:03 AM
Although I guess they have financial backing from the Chinese, too.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 08, 2013, 03:19:00 AM
I didn't know SAAB was Swedish again. No one tells me anything out here in the forests  :autism:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 08, 2013, 03:22:10 AM
They have been producing cars since Monday. Old model, sure, but for some reason I'm rooting for them.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: bodie on December 08, 2013, 04:09:51 PM
What's the latest on this, Bodie?

 :paperbag:
I didn't ring them.   I was a bag of nerves.  It was scary.  I am a  :wanker:


The last interview i had was probably 20+ years ago.  I am loyal and diligent once employed - my last post was for 16 years.  However,  I had a bit of a stutter when i was at school.   Overcame it mostly.   Had visions of it returning if i went for an interview.  Also get a bit clumsy when nervous and picturing myself stumbling over not just my words but objects too was just too much.   I did send them an email two weeks later apologising for not replying sooner but that i was busy settling in to my new job.  I lied, I know, but i thought at least i can contact them again - better than just not replying.

Truth is I am just a little house mouse.  eeek.

I almost applied for another job that I found that was right up my street.  Working for Lego  -  in their Stratford store,  check this out PART OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION WAS TO PLAY LEGO WITH KIDS INSTORE!  It was a job in heaven.  I decided the 20 mile trip to Stratford was a bit too far.  Or maybe i was just being a  :wanker:

I am not terribly proud of myself.

eeek.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Icequeen on December 08, 2013, 06:00:46 PM
They have been producing cars since Monday. Old model, sure, but for some reason I'm rooting for them.

 :asthing: :asthing: :asthing: :asthing:

Great news.
Maybe they'll start making them right again...IMO they went to hell in a hand basket when GM stepped in.

What model odeon?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Icequeen on December 08, 2013, 06:07:51 PM
...found it.

9-3
(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/dam/assets/131202104019-saab-93-620xa.jpg)

 8)
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Post by: odeon on December 09, 2013, 12:30:23 AM
They have been producing cars since Monday. Old model, sure, but for some reason I'm rooting for them.

 :asthing: :asthing: :asthing: :asthing:

Great news.
Maybe they'll start making them right again...IMO they went to hell in a hand basket when GM stepped in.

What model odeon?

The 9-3 with a petrol engine. They're supposed to produce an electric version of the car by 2015.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: renaeden on December 09, 2013, 06:17:13 AM
I almost applied for another job that I found that was right up my street.  Working for Lego  -  in their Stratford store,  check this out PART OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION WAS TO PLAY LEGO WITH KIDS INSTORE!  It was a job in heaven.  I decided the 20 mile trip to Stratford was a bit too far.  Or maybe i was just being a  :wanker:

I am not terribly proud of myself.

eeek.
OMG working for Lego! As long as it was easy to get to, that would be worth applying for. I know how much you love Lego.
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Post by: bodie on December 09, 2013, 06:34:10 AM
I almost applied for another job that I found that was right up my street.  Working for Lego  -  in their Stratford store,  check this out PART OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION WAS TO PLAY LEGO WITH KIDS INSTORE!  It was a job in heaven.  I decided the 20 mile trip to Stratford was a bit too far.  Or maybe i was just being a  :wanker:

I am not terribly proud of myself.

eeek.
OMG working for Lego! As long as it was easy to get to, that would be worth applying for. I know how much you love Lego.

I know.  It is tricky to get to Stratford. If it was just 20 miles on a motorway or an A road then it wouldn't be so bad, but being part time it would be a pain in the ass.
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Post by: renaeden on December 09, 2013, 06:39:27 AM
I almost applied for another job that I found that was right up my street.  Working for Lego  -  in their Stratford store,  check this out PART OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION WAS TO PLAY LEGO WITH KIDS INSTORE!  It was a job in heaven.  I decided the 20 mile trip to Stratford was a bit too far.  Or maybe i was just being a  :wanker:

I am not terribly proud of myself.

eeek.
OMG working for Lego! As long as it was easy to get to, that would be worth applying for. I know how much you love Lego.

I know.  It is tricky to get to Stratford. If it was just 20 miles on a motorway or an A road then it wouldn't be so bad, but being part time it would be a pain in the ass.
Yeah, you would end up spending a lot on petrol and feeling like you are driving all the time.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 09, 2013, 05:28:45 PM
Red lance composition from 1868:

Potassium chlorate 62.3
Strontium nitrate 15.6
Fine shellac 10.4
Mercurous chloride 7.8
Precipitated copper 2.6
Ammonium picrate 1.3
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 14, 2013, 04:15:39 PM
Amused by the title of this thread. Since when do we ever stay on topic on this board?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on December 14, 2013, 04:38:25 PM
Amused by the title of this thread. Since when do we ever stay on topic on this board?

I can think of only once. :GA:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Gopher Gary on December 14, 2013, 05:52:15 PM
Amused by the title of this thread. Since when do we ever stay on topic on this board?

I can think of only once. :GA:

The shit digging thread stays on topic.  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on December 14, 2013, 07:09:14 PM
Amused by the title of this thread. Since when do we ever stay on topic on this board?

I can think of only once. :GA:

The shit digging thread stays on topic.  :orly:

:indeed:

That's what I was thinking of.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 15, 2013, 05:09:50 AM
Except it really doesn't.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 15, 2013, 08:15:20 PM
"That is a man. The man's name is Rolf Schmidt."

"Do you have a map of Tyrol?"

Some of the first German sentences I ever learned almost 30 years ago.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 23, 2013, 02:12:08 AM
They look very much like English to me.  :tard:
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 23, 2013, 02:45:44 PM
They look very much like English to me.  :tard:
If Lit says it is German, then it is.

Lit knows, he studied German.

But, I have to admit, it is the weirdest German I ever laid my eyes on.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 24, 2013, 04:43:03 AM
They look very much like English to me.  :tard:
If Lit says it is German, then it is.

Lit knows, he studied German.

But, I have to admit, it is the weirdest German I ever laid my eyes on.

Don't mention the war.
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 24, 2013, 06:36:37 AM
They look very much like English to me.  :tard:
If Lit says it is German, then it is.

Lit knows, he studied German.

But, I have to admit, it is the weirdest German I ever laid my eyes on.

Don't mention the war.
:lol1:
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Post by: Semicolon on December 24, 2013, 02:00:14 PM
They look very much like English to me.  :tard:

:indeed:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 26, 2013, 06:27:21 AM
I translated it for the convenience of all fatty fat Anglo people.  :M

Das ist ein Mann. Er heißt Rolf Schmidt.

Haben Sie eine Karte von Tirol?

Semi-illiterate fatty fatties wouldn't grasp that  :M
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Post by: Semicolon on December 26, 2013, 08:51:31 AM
I translated it for the convenience of all fatty fat Anglo people.  :M

Das ist ein Mann. Er heißt Rolf Schmidt.

Haben Sie eine Karte von Tirol?

Semi-illiterate fatty fatties wouldn't grasp that  :M

We :tard: have no reason to know German; we've never been conquered by Germany. :trollface:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 27, 2013, 04:42:04 AM
I wonder if this is correct:

Exspecta, exspecta modo tempus breve.
Mox veniet Haarmann et ad te.
Cum parva ascia sua
faciet carnem fartam e te.


 :viking:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on December 27, 2013, 05:05:02 PM
I wonder if this is correct:

Exspecta, exspecta modo tempus breve.
Mox veniet Haarmann et ad te.
Cum parva ascia sua
faciet carnem fartam e te.


 :viking:

Google says you're threatening me with an axe when you get home.  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on December 27, 2013, 05:10:10 PM
Kind of.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on December 27, 2013, 05:10:47 PM
Australian Pink Floyd: Careful with that axe Eugene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctT4y24D6kY#)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on December 29, 2013, 04:17:14 AM
Is this thread appropriate for postwhoring?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: 'andersom' on December 29, 2013, 04:25:54 AM
Is this thread appropriate for postwhoring?
If you think the other threads aren't appropriate for that, then the answer is yes.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: DirtDawg on January 01, 2014, 02:22:56 AM
Is this thread appropriate for postwhoring?

It would seem so.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on January 01, 2014, 08:50:24 AM
Is this thread appropriate for postwhoring?
If you think the other threads aren't appropriate for that, then the answer is yes.

Even if this wasn't the appropriate thread, it would still be appropriate. :nerd!:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: DirtDawg on January 01, 2014, 09:52:35 AM

Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has a couple and they all stink.

 :asthing:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on January 01, 2014, 10:12:04 AM
My armpits smell of Obsession for Men  :M
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Post by: Gopher Gary on January 01, 2014, 10:16:21 AM
My armpits smell of Obsession for Men  :M

 :eyelash:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: DirtDawg on January 01, 2014, 11:07:45 AM
My armpits smell of Obsession for Men  :M

I feel bad for you.

 :-\
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Post by: bodie on January 01, 2014, 04:35:31 PM
One of the worst jobs in history

"An Arming Squire"
The Knights who fought in medieval times  relied on their 'Arming Squires' to provide them with fresh weapons and horses as the day progressed.

During these long battles, Knights didn't bother to take off their armour to go for a toilet break. Instead, they would do their business straight into their armour and spend the day swilling around in the mess. At the end of the fighting, it was the job of the Knight’s 'Arming Squire'  to clean his master’s armour of blood, mud – and everything else. There was no easy way of doing this: the biggest lumps of filth were scraped off by hand, and the rest was removed with grass, gravel and sand.

I would have been off sick a lot of the time.  :M
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Post by: odeon on January 02, 2014, 01:32:46 AM
 :zombiefuck:

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Post by: DirtDawg on January 02, 2014, 07:43:08 AM
One of the worst jobs in history

"An Arming Squire"
The Knights who fought in medieval times  relied on their 'Arming Squires' to provide them with fresh weapons and horses as the day progressed.

During these long battles, Knights didn't bother to take off their armour to go for a toilet break. Instead, they would do their business straight into their armour and spend the day swilling around in the mess. At the end of the fighting, it was the job of the Knight’s 'Arming Squire'  to clean his master’s armour of blood, mud – and everything else. There was no easy way of doing this: the biggest lumps of filth were scraped off by hand, and the rest was removed with grass, gravel and sand.

I would have been off sick a lot of the time.  :M

Are you actually trying to make me feel better?


I think I do, but a large part of this feeling is due to a decent night of sleep for the first time in about ten days. We had about five inches of heavy snow overnight. That always makes most of the city quiet and peaceful.
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Post by: bodie on January 02, 2014, 07:51:32 AM
^ There was no intent.   :hahaha:


There is a series on TV about horrible histories.  The other job description which made me frown was a Roman 'puke collector'
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Post by: Semicolon on January 02, 2014, 08:40:05 AM
Snow Moomins :snowman:

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090115a002.jpg)

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090117a101.jpg)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on January 03, 2014, 11:54:57 AM
 :nerdy:
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Post by: Semicolon on January 03, 2014, 12:26:52 PM
:nerdy:

These Moomins were made in China. :tard:
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Post by: odeon on January 03, 2014, 05:30:13 PM
Snow Moomins :snowman:

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090115a002.jpg)

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090117a101.jpg)

:plus:
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Post by: Semicolon on January 03, 2014, 05:41:01 PM
Snow Moomins :snowman:

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090115a002.jpg)

(http://rtoddking.com/images/chinawin2009/090117a101.jpg)

:plus:

A few years ago, there was a snow sculpture festival in China that was Finland-themed. Here (http://rtoddking.com/chinawin2009_hb_sf.htm) is a link to more pictures. :)
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 03, 2014, 06:01:00 PM
Semi amuses me greatly. And I think I found my inner Jack.  :voodoo:
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Post by: bodie on January 03, 2014, 06:20:32 PM
Those snow moomins are well cute.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: TheoK on January 03, 2014, 06:22:37 PM
Semi amuses me greatly. And I think I found my inner Jack.  :voodoo:

Et parva Jack semper laeta est  :orly:
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Post by: Jack on January 03, 2014, 06:41:28 PM
Semi amuses me greatly. And I think I found my inner Jack.  :voodoo:

Et parva Jack semper laeta est  :orly:

Indeed.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Jack on January 03, 2014, 06:41:56 PM
I think I found my inner Jack.  :voodoo:
:)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Semicolon on January 03, 2014, 06:54:57 PM
Semi amuses me greatly. And I think I found my inner Jack.  :voodoo:

:hadron:

:cbc:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Gopher Gary on January 03, 2014, 08:22:24 PM
You amuse me greatly too.   :autism:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: skyblue1 on January 19, 2014, 08:35:07 AM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/01/17/article-2541024-1AB9AEE900000578-707_964x643.jpg)

Christ the Redeemer, struck by lightning
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Post by: skyblue1 on January 19, 2014, 08:35:38 AM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/image001_zps4af7a6cf.jpg)

Sunset at the North Pole
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Post by: Jack on January 19, 2014, 09:08:34 AM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/image001_zps4af7a6cf.jpg)

Sunset at the North Pole
I like that. :)
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Post by: odeon on January 20, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm223/skyblue1110/image001_zps4af7a6cf.jpg)

Sunset at the North Pole
I like that. :)

Me too. It's an awesome picture.
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Post by: lutra on October 01, 2014, 04:18:42 AM
Iz going to make (stinging) nettle soup today. Gathered about 15 tops of the plants (in a forest a couple of kms North from where I reside) and made fresh chicken/veggies/herb stock yesterday.

(Some) phytotherapists claim that drinking the nettle soup (or tea) could help in the battle against RA buggeries. It kinda helps the immune system fighting inflammations.

Never ever tried it before.. I'm curious how it tastes and if regularly consuming a cup of the soup does help a little.

Some phytotherapists even claim it helps 'coping' with autism but that's not my aim trying this diet change (i.e. including nettles into it). 
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 01, 2014, 09:33:30 AM
Iz going to make (stinging) nettle soup today. Gathered about 15 tops of the plants (in a forest a couple of kms North from where I reside) and made fresh chicken/veggies/herb stock yesterday.

(Some) phytotherapists claim that drinking the nettle soup (or tea) could help in the battle against RA buggeries. It kinda helps the immune system fighting inflammations.

Never ever tried it before.. I'm curious how it tastes and if regularly consuming a cup of the soup does help a little.

Some phytotherapists even claim it helps 'coping' with autism but that's not my aim trying this diet change (i.e. including nettles into it).

Rinsing your hair with nettle tea is said to help beat it getting greasy too quick. Drinking the tea is supposed to make your skin beautiful.

This brings back memories of decades ago.
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Post by: lutra on October 03, 2014, 03:43:55 AM
^ Starting to think the common nettle is quite an underrated 'herb' now. Makes sense (to me) to start using the plant on a more regular basis.

Next Spring I'm going to pick lots of fresh growth (top parts of plant) and basically 'treat' it like spinach. I.e. with respect..  (" 

E.g. as a filling in a cannelloni dish (with ricotta/minced meat/fresh thyme/nutmeg/blah).. other pasta dishes.

Oh, the soup is nice too.

And the positive effect on skin and hair is a bonus (also).
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Post by: Semicolon on December 19, 2014, 08:39:26 AM
Steam >:(

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GyMr-N6J7nQ/Un-sIAIpiJI/AAAAAAAAUF0/rrHv63I4eLk/w506-h394/BYpTb_NCIAA77be-4.jpg)
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Post by: odeon on December 27, 2014, 03:44:27 AM
The English variants are hilarious.
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Post by: Semicolon on December 27, 2014, 07:03:41 AM
The English variants are hilarious.

:rollingpin: :M
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Post by: Gopher Gary on December 27, 2014, 11:12:55 AM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:
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Post by: sg1008 on December 27, 2014, 10:51:13 PM
Steam >:(

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GyMr-N6J7nQ/Un-sIAIpiJI/AAAAAAAAUF0/rrHv63I4eLk/w506-h394/BYpTb_NCIAA77be-4.jpg)

lmao!!!!

Its not simplified...its just different. Language has a right to be different.  :M
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Post by: Semicolon on December 28, 2014, 12:35:57 AM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M
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Post by: odeon on December 28, 2014, 02:48:37 AM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M

 :hahaha:
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Post by: Semicolon on December 28, 2014, 11:04:21 PM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M

 :hahaha:

There are more English speakers in America than in Britain. They should be outvoted. :M
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Post by: odeon on December 29, 2014, 12:04:19 AM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M

 :hahaha:

There are more English speakers in America than in Britain. They should be outvoted. :M

There are more house flies than humans in the world. Should humans be outvoted? :M
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 29, 2014, 04:04:37 AM
Dreamt a lot, including taunting an evil king. Was in a supermarket setting, we were all eating cookies. But I did not have the chicken flavoured ones.
The brother of the king was on our side. But one never knows if he really was a good guy, or was there because of career options.
We were getting back-up from my people. They were on their way, swimming across a massive lake. I could make out that they were, black dots (heads) started to get visible after crossing two third of the lake.
Despite the supermarket setting, the language and clothing was medieval.
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Post by: Semicolon on December 29, 2014, 11:47:20 PM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M

 :hahaha:

There are more English speakers in America than in Britain. They should be outvoted. :M

There are more house flies than humans in the world. Should humans be outvoted? :M

The houseflies never revolted against their foreign king. :hide: They still can't vote. :M
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Post by: odeon on December 29, 2014, 11:53:26 PM
The English variants are hilarious.

I thought the only real difference was accent and pronunciation and not something discernible in text format.  :dunno: Maybe the traditional version has lots of complicated chavvy slang.  :zoinks:

It's jealousy. :M

 :hahaha:

There are more English speakers in America than in Britain. They should be outvoted. :M

There are more house flies than humans in the world. Should humans be outvoted? :M

The houseflies never revolted against their foreign king. :hide: They still can't vote. :M

Give them time. :M
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Post by: Gopher Gary on December 30, 2014, 08:14:17 PM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:
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Post by: Semicolon on December 31, 2014, 06:53:16 AM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:

Yes, we'll print the ballots in American. :M
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Post by: Gopher Gary on December 31, 2014, 01:54:54 PM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:

Yes, we'll print the ballots in American. :M

You can print the ballots. I'll be busy spouting anti-fly propaganda.  :zoinks:
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Post by: Semicolon on January 01, 2015, 06:09:55 AM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:

Yes, we'll print the ballots in American. :M

You can print the ballots. I'll be busy spouting anti-fly propaganda.  :zoinks:

I'll be busy swatting. :orly:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on January 01, 2015, 11:22:22 AM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:

Yes, we'll print the ballots in American. :M

You can print the ballots. I'll be busy spouting anti-fly propaganda.  :zoinks:

I'll be busy swatting. :orly:

Swatting them with English printed ballots, now that's clever.  :orly:
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Post by: Semicolon on January 02, 2015, 12:47:58 PM
The houseflies can speak American or GTFO.  :zoinks:

Yes, we'll print the ballots in American. :M

You can print the ballots. I'll be busy spouting anti-fly propaganda.  :zoinks:

I'll be busy swatting. :orly:

Swatting them with English printed ballots, now that's clever.  :orly:

I'm a clever mastodon. :M
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Post by: odeon on January 07, 2015, 12:10:09 AM
If there is a topic that is appropriate for this thread, doesn't it disqualify it from this thread?
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 07, 2015, 02:53:23 AM
If there is a topic that is appropriate for this thread, doesn't it disqualify it from this thread?

You know thinking too much is not good for your pretty head, don't you?
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Post by: odeon on January 10, 2015, 04:24:49 AM
If there is a topic that is appropriate for this thread, doesn't it disqualify it from this thread?

You know thinking too much is not good for your pretty head, don't you?

Sorry. :-[
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 10, 2015, 04:43:09 AM
If there is a topic that is appropriate for this thread, doesn't it disqualify it from this thread?

You know thinking too much is not good for your pretty head, don't you?

Sorry. :-[
Don't apologise to me. It is your own cute appearance you are damaging.
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Post by: odeon on January 14, 2015, 11:41:19 PM
But that is what attracts people. The rough edges. :moomin:
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 15, 2015, 12:23:07 AM
Did you shave today?
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Post by: Semicolon on January 15, 2015, 09:14:37 AM
Did you shave today?

Perhaps he shaved yesterday. :orly:
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Post by: odeon on January 15, 2015, 09:44:18 AM
Did you shave today?

No. An unshaven moomin is irresistible. :M
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Post by: Semicolon on January 15, 2015, 09:56:43 AM
Did you shave today?

No. An unshaven moomin is irresistible. :M

A Hard Day's Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8_cfmjdD4#ws)

:moomin:                              :queenie: :hyke: :cbc: :blonde:
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Post by: sg1008 on April 16, 2015, 06:47:43 PM
GO AWAY NSA

 :GA: :GA: :GA:

No wait-
stay awhile.... :mischief:

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Post by: odeon on May 18, 2015, 03:02:14 PM
Did you shave today?

No. An unshaven moomin is irresistible. :M

A Hard Day's Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8_cfmjdD4#ws)

:moomin:                              :queenie: :hyke: :cbc: :blonde:

Just wanted to QFT :zoinks:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on May 19, 2015, 06:32:28 PM
Did you shave today?

No. An unshaven moomin is irresistible. :M

A Hard Day's Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8_cfmjdD4#ws)

:moomin:                              :queenie: :hyke: :cbc: :blonde:

Good grief. I saw the movie when it first came out.
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Post by: odeon on May 20, 2015, 09:09:44 AM
It's still a good movie.
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Post by: Parts on May 20, 2015, 02:54:21 PM
 :include:
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Post by: odeon on May 22, 2015, 01:26:21 PM
Buzzed. This has to do with what I said in the good things that happened thread.
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 14, 2015, 12:40:51 AM
For people who have difficulty finding their car back on a parkinglot.

Crochet is the solution.  (http://willswools.blogspot.nl/2015/09/netties-gehaakte-auto-netties-crocheted.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=YJ80GjP1RYg
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 14, 2015, 08:01:47 AM
Was about to have a minibreak here. Will have tea with daughter instead.
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Post by: Trigger 11 on September 18, 2015, 10:00:29 PM
Where the fuck is the "I'm all alone in here so I want to bitch and moan about it thread?"
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Post by: renaeden on September 19, 2015, 11:52:37 PM
In the "What's your Crime? Basic Discussion" board. Sorry I can't post a direct link, I'm on my Kindle.
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Post by: odeon on September 26, 2015, 02:12:21 AM
Where the fuck is the "I'm all alone in here so I want to bitch and moan about it thread?"

You can bitch and moan anyway. :M
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Post by: rock hound on September 26, 2015, 08:25:16 PM
Was watching Svengoolie on METV and saw the classic movie; "Son of Frankenstein" with Basil Rathbone in the lead role, Boris Karloff as the monster and Bela Lugosi as Igor.  But, what really struck me was a certain one armed Inspector of police......and it dawned on me where Mel Brooks got the inspiration for "Young Frankenstein".    :laugh:
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Post by: rock hound on September 26, 2015, 08:29:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/1506802499594073/photos/a.1506804909593832.1073741828.1506802499594073/1638171029790552/?type=3&theater
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Post by: 'andersom' on September 27, 2015, 03:41:21 AM
https://www.facebook.com/1506802499594073/photos/a.1506804909593832.1073741828.1506802499594073/1638171029790552/?type=3&theater

I'm having a deja vu.  :laugh:

(Just watched the link you posted in another subforum)
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Post by: odeon on September 27, 2015, 04:11:07 AM
Me too. :P

I think I need to log out now.
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 15, 2015, 09:28:12 AM
I'm here, for my afternoon rendez-vous with rock hound.

Hello rock hound.  :hyke:
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Post by: rock hound on December 15, 2015, 11:04:57 AM
Hello, hello, my dear, Chocolate Bovine!   :santa:
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Post by: odeon on December 20, 2015, 04:01:48 AM
I have this very odd feeling where nothing feels entirely real.
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 20, 2015, 05:32:16 AM
^

After migraine effect? Stress? Reaction on all the seasonal celebration stuff?
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Post by: Jack on December 20, 2015, 05:14:44 PM
I have this very odd feeling where nothing feels entirely real.
Have you named it?
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Post by: odeon on December 21, 2015, 01:52:44 AM
^

After migraine effect? Stress? Reaction on all the seasonal celebration stuff?

I don't know. It went away, eventually.

I have this very odd feeling where nothing feels entirely real.
Have you named it?

???
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Post by: 'andersom' on December 21, 2015, 04:56:03 AM
Sirius grew his first white whisker.
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Post by: Jack on December 21, 2015, 06:18:35 PM
I have this very odd feeling where nothing feels entirely real.
Have you named it?

???
:laugh:
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Post by: renaeden on December 22, 2015, 01:13:53 AM
Sirius grew his first white whisker.
I think it is cool when I find a cat whisker. The whiskers on both our cats are white.
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Post by: odeon on December 22, 2015, 01:29:06 AM
It says that London's got 14C, right now. Bloody hell, it's Dec 22.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on January 10, 2016, 06:05:50 PM
Sirius grew his first white whisker.
I think it is cool when I find a cat whisker. The whiskers on both our cats are white.

  I had a white chin whisker for awhile. :prude:
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Post by: odeon on January 13, 2016, 03:37:23 PM
Does anyone else strongly dislike glass tables?
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Post by: MLA on January 13, 2016, 03:44:17 PM
Does anyone else strongly dislike glass tables?

I had one explode from someone using it as an ironing board.  In general, I don't like dense, hard, heavy, potentially sharp and easily dirtied items in my house.
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Post by: 'andersom' on January 13, 2016, 03:54:16 PM
Does anyone else strongly dislike glass tables?
They make me uneasy. So I would never have one.

Would like pictures like these (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleybaccam/cats-on-glass#.uvW9gVyL9) from my cats though.
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Post by: renaeden on January 16, 2016, 04:13:29 AM
Cats on glass are adorable.

I broke our dining room table by burning a candle on a plate on it. Too hot for the table because it cracked right through the middle of it. As we lifted it off its base, it broke in half. Yeah, I don't like glass tables.
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Post by: odeon on January 16, 2016, 04:30:01 AM
Does anyone else strongly dislike glass tables?
They make me uneasy. So I would never have one.

Would like pictures like these (http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleybaccam/cats-on-glass#.uvW9gVyL9) from my cats though.

:laugh:

Some of them are quite bizarre.
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Post by: odeon on January 18, 2016, 01:00:01 AM
Bizarre buildings (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/18/travel/europe-bizarre-buildings/index.html)
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Post by: renaeden on January 19, 2016, 11:02:32 PM
Some of those look like they had alien influences.
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Post by: odeon on January 20, 2016, 01:26:44 AM
And others as if they had melted.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on January 26, 2016, 09:16:06 PM
(http://lazerhorse.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Russian-Artist-Wrapped-In-Barbed-Wire-Art-Shot.png)
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Post by: odeon on January 28, 2016, 01:13:41 AM
Hawt. :zoinks:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on January 29, 2016, 06:41:02 PM
I know, right? It's beautiful. :orly:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 01, 2016, 05:03:38 PM
I know, right? It's beautiful. :orly:

  You should wear a sweater made of barbed wire.  Yes you should.  :trollface:
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 02, 2016, 03:16:40 PM
Today was organic waste bin day. I wonder if that had to do with it.

When I walked out to pick up my green bin from the curb, I noticed a spruce had been planted in a tiny spot of grass alongside the road. It wasn't there this morning, it wasn't there in the afternoon, but it stood firm and proud in the ground at 8 pm.

A discarded X-mas tree, that had not been taken with the trash?

Wonder how long it will be left there. The council culled all shrubs in public spaces, because it costs more to maintain shrubs than mow small pieces of turf.
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2016, 03:54:05 AM
With the advent of cheap digital filmmaking comes the age of technical incompetence.
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 03, 2016, 04:01:51 AM
With the advent of cheap digital filmmaking comes the age of technical incompetence.

Similar is happening to photos and stories.

Yes, some people now have the means to break through, with real talent, who otherwise never would have been able to publish their work. But jewels have to be found in a whole sewer of shit nowadays.
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2016, 04:04:37 AM
With the advent of cheap digital filmmaking comes the age of technical incompetence.

Similar is happening to photos and stories.

Yes, some people now have the means to break through, with real talent, who otherwise never would have been able to publish their work. But jewels have to be found in a whole sewer of shit nowadays.

I'm opposed to this particular digital revolution. In my day, half the battle was to get hold of a camera and some film stock. The other half was covering the expenses to pay the lab.
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 03, 2016, 04:07:11 AM
With the advent of cheap digital filmmaking comes the age of technical incompetence.

Similar is happening to photos and stories.

Yes, some people now have the means to break through, with real talent, who otherwise never would have been able to publish their work. But jewels have to be found in a whole sewer of shit nowadays.

I'm opposed to this particular digital revolution. In my day, half the battle was to get hold of a camera and some film stock. The other half was covering the expenses to pay the lab.

I do not really mind the options the digital revolution gives. But I do dislike how public relations and the skills to advertise become more important than the actual product. It is not about what one makes, but about how well someone knows to put it in the market. That sucks.
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Post by: odeon on February 03, 2016, 04:13:20 AM
You don't have to screen all those mediocre films that result, that's why you don't mind. :M
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Post by: 'andersom' on February 03, 2016, 04:19:27 AM
You don't have to screen all those mediocre films that result, that's why you don't mind. :M

Someone else should have filtered out all the mediocre stuff before it gets published and pushed on the market.
The ones with the biggest budget for marketing get their stuff sold, not the ones with the best quality. There it sucks.
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Post by: rock hound on February 03, 2016, 07:32:06 AM
Reading my Rock and Gem magazine always makes me want to pack up and leave to go prospecting and see what I can find!    8)
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 03, 2016, 04:49:29 PM
  Now that I've finally started my laundry, I wonder why I put it off all frickin day.  :facepalm2:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on February 03, 2016, 10:15:40 PM
I know, right? It's beautiful. :orly:

  You should wear a sweater made of barbed wire.  Yes you should.  :trollface:

Oh I could never bee as cool as that guy. I think I'm a little smitten.  :orly:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petr_Pavlensky
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 03, 2016, 11:28:26 PM
I know, right? It's beautiful. :orly:

  You should wear a sweater made of barbed wire.  Yes you should.  :trollface:

Oh I could never bee as cool as that guy. I think I'm a little smitten.  :orly:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petr_Pavlensky

  You should stalk that guy.  Visit him at home.  He'll love it!   :odeon:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on February 04, 2016, 09:14:14 PM
He's all the way in Russia.  :orly:
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on February 05, 2016, 06:24:32 AM
He's all the way in Russia.  :orly:

  Gophers are natural swimmers, right?  I'm sure I read that somewhere.  :trollface:
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Post by: odeon on February 20, 2016, 05:09:14 AM
Winter seems to be back in Sweden.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Gopher Gary on March 08, 2016, 10:37:16 PM
Hey you Aussies, is the eclipse any good from where you are?  :orly:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 09, 2016, 02:22:27 PM
Can't think of anything random. :P
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Gopher Gary on March 09, 2016, 06:51:29 PM
Hey you Aussies, is the eclipse any good from where you are?  :orly:

Nothing?  :dunno:
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Post by: rock hound on March 09, 2016, 06:56:04 PM
Revenge is a dish, best served cold.....Klingon Proverb.   AKA, Karma is a bitch.....  Looking forward to watching a life unravel!   
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 10, 2016, 09:36:44 AM
Revenge is a dish, best served cold.....Klingon Proverb.   AKA, Karma is a bitch.....  Looking forward to watching a life unravel!

  Holy shit!  That sounds BIG!  Can we all watch too?  :tv:
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Post by: rock hound on March 10, 2016, 10:28:19 AM
Revenge is a dish, best served cold.....Klingon Proverb.   AKA, Karma is a bitch.....  Looking forward to watching a life unravel!

  Holy shit!  That sounds BIG!  Can we all watch too?  :tv:

Sad to say, it's happening someplace else.  One of my wife's fellow pharmacist's got his ass canned from walmart for a variety of problems and bad choices that he made.  Every time she had to work with "dum dum", she got so stressed out that she was almost in tears after.  Ex.  sloppy eating habits on the job, when they are not supposed to eat in the pharmacy AND getting peanut butter smeared in the bags that the clients get their meds in....treating the staff like shit, etc.  Finally his sins caught up to him....
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 10, 2016, 10:34:43 AM
Revenge is a dish, best served cold.....Klingon Proverb.   AKA, Karma is a bitch.....  Looking forward to watching a life unravel!

  Holy shit!  That sounds BIG!  Can we all watch too?  :tv:

Sad to say, it's happening someplace else.  One of my wife's fellow pharmacist's got his ass canned from walmart for a variety of problems and bad choices that he made.  Every time she had to work with "dum dum", she got so stressed out that she was almost in tears after.  Ex.  sloppy eating habits on the job, when they are not supposed to eat in the pharmacy AND getting peanut butter smeared in the bags that the clients get their meds in....treating the staff like shit, etc.  Finally his sins caught up to him....

  Ah yes.  If one screws up badly enough, long enough, it does catch up.  Good enough!  >:D
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Post by: rock hound on March 10, 2016, 10:50:03 AM
Revenge is a dish, best served cold.....Klingon Proverb.   AKA, Karma is a bitch.....  Looking forward to watching a life unravel!

  Holy shit!  That sounds BIG!  Can we all watch too?  :tv:

Sad to say, it's happening someplace else.  One of my wife's fellow pharmacist's got his ass canned from walmart for a variety of problems and bad choices that he made.  Every time she had to work with "dum dum", she got so stressed out that she was almost in tears after.  Ex.  sloppy eating habits on the job, when they are not supposed to eat in the pharmacy AND getting peanut butter smeared in the bags that the clients get their meds in....treating the staff like shit, etc.  Finally his sins caught up to him....

  Ah yes.  If one screws up badly enough, long enough, it does catch up.  Good enough!  >:D

He had a lot of opportunities to change things.  Counseled several times.....Karma is when you see the train coming slowly, but, refuse to get off the tracks until it's too late.  Any other employee would have been fired on the spot.  Sad to say, there a lot of people out there, looking at the train coming on and can't or won't get off the tracks.  C'est la vie! 
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Post by: DirtDawg on March 10, 2016, 12:13:11 PM

I have tried all week to contact local nurseries because I want to change my back yard from "pretty"  to fruit productive.

I would object to ordering online. I want to buy locally grown product to plant in my yard.


After a week or so of frustration, I gave up and went gun shopping. Those never go out of season.

I bought a new Ruger .22LR auto pistol for my son to further his skills and I also bought myself a new carry pistol.  I have a new Springfield Armory .45 Auto.
It is quite a bit smaller than the typical Colt I usually carry AND it carries an extra round.

Fuck IT!! If I can not buy plants, I will buy guns!
 :headbang2:
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Post by: DirtDawg on March 10, 2016, 12:42:14 PM
Once I get used to handling this weapon, instead of the one I have used for thirty years, I think I will like it.

It is smaller and just as powerful. The sights are better (can see them in dark, even with my sixty year old eyes) The grip is more user friendly and the angle is very similar to the old Colt.

In other words, steep learning curve to make this another extension of my determinate intention.
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Post by: DirtDawg on March 10, 2016, 12:49:31 PM
I have now rendered all the limbs larger than my wrist of the huge maple, except for about six feet of trunk that is more than two feet across.
The two foot high stump still stands.
Thinking of turning it into a yard table.
Still have a huge pile of kindling to deal with.

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Post by: DirtDawg on March 10, 2016, 12:53:47 PM
Oh, it was all done by hand tools.

Saw, pruners, clippers was my way of trying to (re-)develop work muscles in my body for the upcoming spring gardening season.
Remember, I am feeling fine for the first time after an extended healing process, following some almost devastating pelvic/hip joint surgery.
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Post by: odeon on March 10, 2016, 04:10:59 PM
That guy from Friends is on the telly.
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Post by: WolFish on March 10, 2016, 09:58:13 PM
hm, there doesn't seem to be a thread for wanton boasting. the silicone guys clinging to my desk drawer with magnetic hands and feet are out of order.
hard to believe CBC doesn't have anything to boast about.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 11, 2016, 10:30:32 AM
hm, there doesn't seem to be a thread for wanton boasting. the silicone guys clinging to my desk drawer with magnetic hands and feet are out of order.
hard to believe CBC doesn't have anything to boast about.

You have silicone mice?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 12, 2016, 03:29:47 AM
With magnetic hands?
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Queen Victoria on March 12, 2016, 10:11:07 AM
the FrankenMice.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 13, 2016, 03:39:18 AM
Sufficiently random for me.
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Post by: renaeden on March 13, 2016, 06:38:48 AM
Hey you Aussies, is the eclipse any good from where you are?  :orly:
Nah, nothing much for us down here. It missed us. Would have been awesome had we had it because the weather has been clear these past few days.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on March 13, 2016, 08:48:39 AM
Hey you Aussies, is the eclipse any good from where you are?  :orly:
Nah, nothing much for us down here. It missed us. Would have been awesome had we had it because the weather has been clear these past few days.

There's going to be a really good one in the US next year. I think it will be worth a trip to get into the hot zone.  :orly:
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Post by: rock hound on March 14, 2016, 10:43:13 AM
Don't always see a Home for Sale sign in front of a burned out house. Especially one that is just around the corner from us. Built in 1885, heavily fire damaged from a fire that happened last summer. They want $195,000 for it. Pretty gutted on one side. Talk about ya fixxa uppa's! Still, set on 3 acres on a major street in Somersworth. It's going to be interesting to see how long this stays on the market.  My guess is that it would take at least $100,000 to rebuild/restore it.  It's a big place with only the old carriage house/barn still in good shape.  The link to the two pictures and description can be found at the ReMax realty website and the house is situated at 86 South Street, Somersworth NH.  Though the pictures do not show the side that was heavily burned. 
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Post by: odeon on March 14, 2016, 01:03:39 PM
It looks a bit spooky somehow.
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Post by: rock hound on March 14, 2016, 01:28:25 PM
It looks a bit spooky somehow.

It is!  The side that suffered the most damage has holes thru the roof and boarded up everywhere.  The odd thing we remember was a walk that we took a couple of years earlier and some guy (on the porch side that burned) came out and was yelling at us for no reason.   ::)  He died during the fire.  And the night before, there had been a huge bonfire in their backyard on the opposite side of the main damage, and I mean huge.  The flames were 10-12 feet in height.  I did report this to the police and firemen who responded to fire.  It just seemed odd to me and made me wonder.  With all the leaves off the trees, I can see the house from our living room.  one final note, the family that lived there had many foster children go thru it and had NO home owners insurance.  They did spend weeks picking thru and salvaging what they could.  There is a big junkpile in the front of cinder blocks, boards and odd scrap items, which are still there.    The cause has never been made known!
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Post by: odeon on March 15, 2016, 01:07:17 AM
Now I want to know what the other side looks like.
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Post by: odeon on March 15, 2016, 01:40:54 AM
Somebody with a heavy Indian accent just called me from "Windows Centre" to tell me that my Windows computer was going to crash. It was "sending signals" that clearly told them what was going to happen unless I took immediate action. I started laughing, which probably wasn't what he expected since he hung up on me.

:LMAO:
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Post by: rock hound on March 15, 2016, 06:15:59 AM
Now I want to know what the other side looks like.

We actually know the realtor selling the house..........and to be blunt, we wouldn't buy a used car or anything from him.  Guess, if they saw the pictures of the burned side, nobody would even want to go there to check it out!
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Post by: Queen Victoria on March 15, 2016, 09:13:52 AM
Somebody with a heavy Indian accent just called me from "Windows Centre" to tell me that my Windows computer was going to crash. It was "sending signals" that clearly told them what was going to happen unless I took immediate action. I started laughing, which probably wasn't what he expected since he hung up on me.

:LMAO:

I just say that my husband is a computer programmer and hang up.
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Post by: odeon on March 16, 2016, 06:34:23 AM
Somebody with a heavy Indian accent just called me from "Windows Centre" to tell me that my Windows computer was going to crash. It was "sending signals" that clearly told them what was going to happen unless I took immediate action. I started laughing, which probably wasn't what he expected since he hung up on me.

:LMAO:

I just say that my husband is a computer programmer and hang up.

One time I listened gravely and worriedly, and then asked him how any of this was possible since I had a Mac.
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Post by: "couldbecousin" on March 16, 2016, 07:59:47 AM
Somebody with a heavy Indian accent just called me from "Windows Centre" to tell me that my Windows computer was going to crash. It was "sending signals" that clearly told them what was going to happen unless I took immediate action. I started laughing, which probably wasn't what he expected since he hung up on me.

:LMAO:

  Some bullshitter in tech support in 2008(?) told me all about the virus my computer allegedly had.
  He gave me a number to call, to have my computer remote-fixed for a third the cost of the entire unit.
  Even I knew better than to go along with that.  I'm naive in many ways, but not completely stupid.  >:(
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Post by: odeon on March 28, 2016, 12:39:23 PM
Somebody with a heavy Indian accent just called me from "Windows Centre" to tell me that my Windows computer was going to crash. It was "sending signals" that clearly told them what was going to happen unless I took immediate action. I started laughing, which probably wasn't what he expected since he hung up on me.

:LMAO:

  Some bullshitter in tech support in 2008(?) told me all about the virus my computer allegedly had.
  He gave me a number to call, to have my computer remote-fixed for a third the cost of the entire unit.
  Even I knew better than to go along with that.  I'm naive in many ways, but not completely stupid.  >:(


These people call me every now and then. It's hilarious.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on February 18, 2017, 08:00:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_LjjBgOM4
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Post by: Lestat on February 18, 2017, 10:32:41 PM
Well that was entertaining. Looks like I need to fabricate a better vessel for my violet phosphorus project. The refractory sand casting didn't stand up to  the molten lead, and it started leaking out through the bottom. Cue the now white phosphorus igniting, being hit by a brazing torch flame and filling the toolshed with an insane amount of smoke. Time to try with WP from the start, in a copper pipe, filled with lead, and clamped closed at the end  with a bend, in any case only a portion of the pipe nearest the torch flame is going to get heated up, so the remainder of the lead should remain solid. Going to completely fill the pipe with Pb, then drill a hole through the center of it, in which to add some white phosphorus, fill the hole with argon, then heat the exterior of the pipe at the top to make the lead collapse inwards and fill the hole. Need to avoid contact with the copper, so as not to form copper phosphide, which would release highly toxic phosphine gas on contact with moisture or water.
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Post by: Lestat on February 18, 2017, 11:07:17 PM
Just finished another project, well mostly. Still has a few edges and some polishing to do.

Its for my former social worker, a really decent, and I dare say, pretty fucking hawt for an NT, been doing a bit of silversmithing, a crux ansata, or ankh in silver. Had to add a little silver-copper-tin alloy to it, that has some flux so the silver would flow, and melt easily with the torch I was using, still. its got a nice polyfaceted look, since I used a grinder to take off any over-sized bits and do the preliminary polishing and removing the slag from the burnt off flux. I think I'll finish off the finest bits, and do the remaining faceting with a diamond file since there are some precision ones that only cut on the very edges available.

The design is such that I've added angled flat planes all over all the flat surfaces. Its softer than pure silver, but I didn't have enough silver bullion to fill the entirety of the mold, and it didn't coalesce too well when melting it, so I added the silver-copper-tin paste and gave it a good roasting, and whilst it was still molten, after overfilling the mold, scraped over the surface with a knife that I use as a general purpose chemistry scraper and spatula, an old electroplated nickel silver fish knife. Looks quite good..I like my work to have style where possible, such as using antique reagent bottles for example, got an antique silver scooper thingy, not quite sure what it was for, but again its both functional and stylish :)
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Post by: Gopher Gary on April 24, 2017, 08:07:39 PM
A.1. steak sauce bottles keep turning up inside Ohio library   :lol1:

(http://a57.foxnews.com/images.foxnews.com/content/fox-news/us/2017/03/16/1-steak-sauce-bottles-keep-turning-up-inside-ohio-library/_jcr_content/par/featured-media/media-0.img.jpg/876/493/1489678732169.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)

A tasty mystery is brewing at an Ohio library after more than two dozen empty steak sauce bottles were found behind the books.

Jill Ralston, a spokesperson for the Avon Lake Public Library in Avon Lake, Ohio, said employees found the first bottle of A.1. steak sauce shoved inside of newspapers in January. They have since found another 30 bottles.

“There’s no label, and the labels have been peeled, but you can tell there had been a label on them,” Ralston told WOIO. “They’re dishwasher clean, dry inside and out, just a hint of A.1. still lingering in the bottle.”

Employees are perplexed because the bottle have been turning up in random place throughout the library. Ralston said most of the time they have found them behind books on the shelves.

“And some days we find multiples. There have been times when we’ve found many as three or four a day,” said she.

Some people believe it could be local kids playing a prank, but Ralston played down that theory.

“I think they’re being hidden during the day sometime, so that makes me think it’s not a student because we’re finding them after 3 p.m.,” she said.

She did say that if it is in fact a game, the perpetrator should let them know the rules so they can play along.

“Are we messing up the game by finding them and removing them from the shelf? I have no idea," said Ralston.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/16/1-steak-sauce-bottles-keep-turning-up-inside-ohio-library.html
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Post by: MLA on April 25, 2017, 08:54:26 AM
A.1. steak sauce bottles keep turning up inside Ohio library   :lol1:

(http://a57.foxnews.com/images.foxnews.com/content/fox-news/us/2017/03/16/1-steak-sauce-bottles-keep-turning-up-inside-ohio-library/_jcr_content/par/featured-media/media-0.img.jpg/876/493/1489678732169.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)

A tasty mystery is brewing at an Ohio library after more than two dozen empty steak sauce bottles were found behind the books.

Jill Ralston, a spokesperson for the Avon Lake Public Library in Avon Lake, Ohio, said employees found the first bottle of A.1. steak sauce shoved inside of newspapers in January. They have since found another 30 bottles.

“There’s no label, and the labels have been peeled, but you can tell there had been a label on them,” Ralston told WOIO. “They’re dishwasher clean, dry inside and out, just a hint of A.1. still lingering in the bottle.”

Employees are perplexed because the bottle have been turning up in random place throughout the library. Ralston said most of the time they have found them behind books on the shelves.

“And some days we find multiples. There have been times when we’ve found many as three or four a day,” said she.

Some people believe it could be local kids playing a prank, but Ralston played down that theory.

“I think they’re being hidden during the day sometime, so that makes me think it’s not a student because we’re finding them after 3 p.m.,” she said.

She did say that if it is in fact a game, the perpetrator should let them know the rules so they can play along.

“Are we messing up the game by finding them and removing them from the shelf? I have no idea," said Ralston.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/16/1-steak-sauce-bottles-keep-turning-up-inside-ohio-library.html

Fun!
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Post by: Gopher Gary on May 04, 2017, 06:45:19 PM
 :headbang2:

(http://wooglie.net/images/may4r2d2.jpg)
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Post by: Lestat on May 09, 2017, 02:53:23 PM
Absolutely hilarious video I found on youtube. Guy flushes 6 large lumps of sodium metal down a toilet (at once)

You'll have to watch this, because there really are no words to describe what this is....

https://youtu.be/CEC64Bqeajs
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Post by: Fun With Matches on May 09, 2017, 03:56:57 PM
I remember in the Science Museum, for some reason there was a toilet you could see into, to see how it worked. The fake poo that was supposed to be in it, had somehow jumped out and landed on the floor.
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Post by: Lestat on May 14, 2017, 03:06:37 PM
One day...I SO have to drop a whopping great lump of potassium into a bog and run like hell. As it happens, theres a spare toilet available that isn't installed. Just need to get the power supply up and running again or buy a new one to make the potassium. I'd do it with rubidium but its incredibly expensive, as is caesium. Pity, because I've seen a video where somebody threw caesium into a bathtub of water. Result? scratch one bath tub, blasted to smithereens and a veritable mushroom cloud of smoke and water. Or break a vial of NaK alloy (a mixture of sodium and potassium, its liquid at room temperature, I've produced a little via electrolysis of mixed sodium/potassium hydroxide but the stuff is so damnably reactive that I'll have to build a fully contained inert gas chamber running under positive pressure, or do it in a vacuum chamber because I've never managed to even isolate the stuff, it ignites the microsecond it hits air, even under a jet of argon to displace as much air as possible, and with the crucible surrounded by a cylindrical shield. It ignited in showers of sparks instantly as it was produced at the anode. And the mixture of NaOH and caustic potash is MUCH more aggressive than molten NaOH alone. Sodium is doable, it just takes a little persistence in design of the electrolytic cell. It can, with a continual inert gas supply, even be isolated in the open air if using low temperature eutectic salt mixtures. A mixture of NaOH and KOH melts at around 200 degrees 'C but its aggressive as hell and whilst the nickel alloy anode used for NaOH melt electrolysis was fine after a 12 hour period immersed in molten caustic soda, in the NaOH/KOH melt it got corroded so severely that within hours it had  sharpened itself to a needle-point tip and a razor sharp edge.

Going to try carbon electrodes next.
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Post by: renaeden on June 28, 2017, 09:50:26 PM
Today when I was at college, the admin lady getting my details asked to see my birth certificate. This is something I don't carry around! I offered my drivers licence but she didn't want it. Finally she accepted my Unique Student Identifier, which is a long series of random numbers and letters. Lucky I brought that with me on a piece of paper.
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Post by: 'andersom' on July 01, 2017, 03:43:43 AM
Five years ago my youngest made me a mother's day present at school. A wooden small crate with shelves for in the garden.
I had hung it on the fence between me and my neighbour. Her male cat took it to be one of his favourite places.

It was getting flimsy over the years. I added some extra screws but knew it would break to pieces some day.

Today it did. And I missed it. I would so have loved seeing it happen. Don't know who was on it, because Lorre had claimed it to be his too. But the sight would have been priceless.

Only heard it fall. I had some glass on the shelves. None of the glass broke. It made the sound of a whole tray of dishes falling to pieces.

The female cat from next door is a shy thing. But she kept coming really close to watch at the mess. She even let me pet her more than once.
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 15, 2017, 12:32:56 AM
1160116 Posts in 18611 Topics by 555
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 15, 2017, 12:37:26 AM
1160118 Posts in 18611 Topics by 555

The quality of my posts is mesmerising.  :cbc:
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Post by: odeon on October 15, 2017, 01:46:41 AM
We are in awe. :)
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 15, 2017, 03:24:30 AM
Thank you, thank you.
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Post by: odeon on October 15, 2017, 07:25:17 AM
Found some Dolby stuff on eBay that I really want but that I can't really justify buying. :(
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Post by: Icequeen on October 15, 2017, 08:21:05 AM
Found some Dolby stuff on eBay that I really want but that I can't really justify buying. :(

"I hit the bid button by mistake."
"My dog bumped the phone."
"My kid hit buy it now."

Pick one. >:D
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Post by: odeon on October 15, 2017, 11:50:01 AM
Found some Dolby stuff on eBay that I really want but that I can't really justify buying. :(

"I hit the bid button by mistake."
"My dog bumped the phone."
"My kid hit buy it now."

Pick one. >:D

 :lol1:

I'm an eBay junkie.
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 15, 2017, 01:02:49 PM
1160160 Posts in 18611 Topics by 555

And it keeps on giving.
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Post by: 'andersom' on October 15, 2017, 01:04:31 PM
1160161 Posts in 18611 Topics by 555

And more.

No idea why I'm so thrilled with those sixes, ones, zeros and eights today.
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Post by: odeon on October 15, 2017, 11:55:19 PM
:dunno:

Numbers can be pretty.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 16, 2017, 09:29:51 AM
I've watched The Man Who Knew Infinity twice.  I will watch it again because it is interesting on a human level and on a mathematical level.
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Post by: odeon on October 16, 2017, 10:02:02 AM
^I've been wondering if I should see it or not.
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Post by: Queen Victoria on October 16, 2017, 01:34:23 PM
^I've been wondering if I should see it or not.

I didn't understand much (almost none) of the mathematics but the male actors, sets and script were pretty good.
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Post by: odeon on October 17, 2017, 12:16:46 AM
Hmm. Maybe I should.

So many films to watch, so little time.
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Post by: Lestat on October 17, 2017, 01:44:33 AM
Pretty much best avoided whenever possible IMO and thats as close as math gets to pretty anything, apart from 'pretty much a fucking pain in the damn arse'

I HATE math. And I am terrible at it too. I've always been badly dyscalculic, and even dialling in phone numbers reading from say a mobile phone is difficult. And after something nasty by way of neurological issues happened to me, my math abilities worsened to just on the numerate side of acalculic.

I've often thought that all in all, I make a pretty damn surprising candidate for anybody to be a chemist/biologist/pharmacologist/toxicologist given quite how atrociously awful I am at math, I have a strong theory that the fact I still am is a gift conferred on me by my autism, since it is not in the nature of Kanner's folk to be flighty and to be anything but persistent when whatever it is is something they love. Sure, I have no choice but to use that hated enemy of mine, mathematical calculations, and to get them right, even if it means shaving bits off a sum or adding bits on tiny figure increments at a time until I hit on the needed answer using a calculator, and that I ALWAYS need to use special software specifically designed for chemistry, such as molar amount calculators, tools to automatically fr.ex 'add X quantity of Y percent or molarity solution of compound of Z molar weight to =how much of Z to add to a specified quantity of solvent to get a solution of A percent/B molarity or C-containing D fraction of a mole per E volume of solvent and such things as that. But there are some nifty and certainly to me not just useful but damn well essential bits of online software I can do all those difficult, frustrating, sometimes otherwise impossible for me and always certain to A-need double, triple and quadruple checking several times over, and B-give me a pounding headache in the front of my head as a result of the intense concentration needed for even (to anybody else) simple calculations.

But what I can't do, the software can, and being 'severely' (gag.puke.die) autistic and consequently 'perseverating' so much (likewise..christ, its really taking the piss taking perseverance, which in NTs is encouraged and considered praiseworthy and judging it as pathological, just because somebody happens to be autie or even aspie, thats one thing I really do find beyond the pale coming from NTs who think themselves superior to those such as myself and my fellow auties, and to aspies as well, its nowt short of fucking disgusting)

If I were NT and put that effort in despite my math difficulties, it would be 'perseverance' and putting in hard work and effort to achieve my goals, but being autie it is 'perseverating' as if it were a sign of a disease or disorder of some kind and whilst I don't get in any way criticized (not that I'd stand for it, or let it slide without snarking the perpetrator half to death) for it, it does sadden me to know that the efforts of many of my kin are put down like that, and their continuing towards their goals despite obstacles, by dint of effort and expenditure of mental concentration, time and drive to succeed in them is judged not as admirable, as the same people as pass such obscenities of judgement against auties, and even aspies too would judge their own NT children and adult family and/or friends for concentrating on even the very same thing until they succeded and praise them for carrying on in the face of hard, demanding tasks or goals until they attain success and yet move the goalposts for those on the spectrum. It is, in a word, sickening.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on June 02, 2018, 11:59:54 AM
REFLEXIONS D'ANONYME

An abandoned blockhouse built in 1944 on the beach on Dunkirk has been covered with shards of mirror. The project began in 2014, the vision of street artist Maria Manuella, along with the assistance of a group of students. The project simply calls themselves Anonymous.

Here's the project website, which has photos and video, if you'd like to see more than what's posted here. http://anonymeuntitled.wixsite.com/blockhaus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3k1EHTgtiE

The images on the website wont link, so I took some from the wikilinks article instead.

(http://www.wikilinks.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/blockhaus-Bunker-Miroir-Oeuvre-detournement-17.jpg)

(http://www.wikilinks.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/blockhaus-Bunker-Miroir-Oeuvre-detournement-2.jpg)

(http://www.wikilinks.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/blockhaus-Bunker-Miroir-Oeuvre-detournement-9.jpg)

(http://www.wikilinks.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/blockhaus-Bunker-Miroir-Oeuvre-detournement-13.jpg)

(http://www.wikilinks.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/blockhaus-Bunker-Miroir-Oeuvre-detournement-10.jpg)







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Post by: Gopher Gary on June 03, 2018, 04:20:36 AM
Bueller? Bueller? No art critics here? Okay, I'll go.

I have mixed emotions about the mirrored blockhouse. It makes me angry. I don't know what they used to adhere the mirror to the building, but I doubt it will stand the test of time, and that's a lot of glass on the beach. Also, old stone and concrete structures have a natural beauty, and beaches are public places, so defacing it in this way seems selfish like covering it in spray paint. There something in me shouting, who the hell do these people think they are? They're vandals and should be made to clean up their mess as a community service.

Judging it as a piece of art, it's pedestrian, probably because mirror mosaics have been done millions of times in millions of different ways. How unoriginal. Yet I've never seen one done in this way. I love it. I spent a lot of time looking at it and thinking about it. I'd like to experience it in person to just be with it. I don't even want to know the artists' intended message, because it speaks to me and knowing the true message would ruin it for me. It shouts, look at me, and now look at yourself. Though not being with it in person completely detracts from the latter part of that.
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Post by: Icequeen on June 03, 2018, 10:16:48 AM
I have nothing more to say than:

Shiny = happy

I totally love this and would probably burn my retinas out from staring at it in the sunlight if it was anywhere near me.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on June 03, 2018, 03:07:46 PM
I have nothing more to say than:

Shiny = happy

I totally love this and would probably burn my retinas out from staring at it in the sunlight if it was anywhere near me.

I have a weird relationship with mirrors. I don't really understand it myself, so it's not something I can explain to other people, other than just describing a lifetime of weird behavior associated to it. Although I do think it's why I tend to be drawn to things that are reflective. I usually feel like reflective pieces of art are about me, even though they probably aren't.  :dunno:
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Post by: sg1008 on June 07, 2018, 04:19:42 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.
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Post by: Genesis on June 07, 2018, 04:29:01 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:
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Post by: sg1008 on June 07, 2018, 04:46:56 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)
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Post by: Genesis on June 07, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)

Yeah, I'm still a baseball fan (mostly Cubs). I'm fine.... just been working as a janitor part-time :-/
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Post by: sg1008 on June 07, 2018, 08:00:08 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)

Yeah, I'm still a baseball fan (mostly Cubs). I'm fine.... just been working as a janitor part-time :-/

Is the job enjoyable? I was going to say "nice!", but noticed your emoticon isnt exactly looking pleased [ :-/ ].
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Post by: Genesis on June 08, 2018, 02:20:34 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)

Yeah, I'm still a baseball fan (mostly Cubs). I'm fine.... just been working as a janitor part-time :-/

Is the job enjoyable? I was going to say "nice!", but noticed your emoticon isnt exactly looking pleased [ :-/ ].

The people interaction is okay, it's just something I don't want to do for the rest of my life. (Which is why I'm wanting to go back to school)
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Post by: sg1008 on June 08, 2018, 04:56:51 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)

Yeah, I'm still a baseball fan (mostly Cubs). I'm fine.... just been working as a janitor part-time :-/

Is the job enjoyable? I was going to say "nice!", but noticed your emoticon isnt exactly looking pleased [ :-/ ].

The people interaction is okay, it's just something I don't want to do for the rest of my life. (Which is why I'm wanting to go back to school)

What kind of jobs would you most enjoy if you had the opportunity?
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Post by: sg1008 on June 08, 2018, 05:22:55 PM
AHEM. ATTENTION ALL WHO ARE VIEWING THIS:

Is there already a thread about story (book, tv, or movie) characters who you identify with, and why? or a thread about dopplegangers?

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Post by: Genesis on June 08, 2018, 10:21:46 PM
wow! looks alien or futuristic! wish the shardes were cemented together though because it would be a shame for it to erode sharp glass along the beach and into the sea. *sigh....  it looks really cool though.

 :bigcry: You're back!  :bigcry:

Hey Genesis! How are you? you still into baseball? (i hope im remembering correctly...you did used to like baseball right? cubs fan?)

Yeah, I'm still a baseball fan (mostly Cubs). I'm fine.... just been working as a janitor part-time :-/

Is the job enjoyable? I was going to say "nice!", but noticed your emoticon isnt exactly looking pleased [ :-/ ].

The people interaction is okay, it's just something I don't want to do for the rest of my life. (Which is why I'm wanting to go back to school)

What kind of jobs would you most enjoy if you had the opportunity?

Probably something I would enjoy doing if I was self-employed. :-/
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Post by: Gopher Gary on April 20, 2019, 10:54:39 PM
Myrtle is gone.  :bigcry:
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Post by: Queen Victoria on April 21, 2019, 08:32:15 AM
Myrtle is gone.  :bigcry:

That was the name of my dad's first wife.  World War 2 marriage didn't make it through the peace.
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Post by: Calandale on April 21, 2019, 09:30:36 AM
It was the name of the first turtle whose name I even knew.

I don't think I can ever know another turtle in the same way again.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on April 21, 2019, 10:56:54 AM
Myrtle is a large gopher tortoise who has lived in our fenced backyard for probably eight years. They're a protected species so we just left him alone and let him do his turtle thing. But he never left the yard and he didn't mind our presence or even the dog. He's been gone for a week and he's been a part of our life so long, it's like loosing a pet. :emosad:
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Post by: Icequeen on April 21, 2019, 05:01:24 PM
Myrtle is a large gopher tortoise who has lived in our fenced backyard for probably eight years. They're a protected species so we just left him alone and let him do his turtle thing. But he never left the yard and he didn't mind our presence or even the dog. He's been gone for a week and he's been a part of our life so long, it's like loosing a pet. :emosad:


That's cool as hell.

Don't give up hope, they can live a long time from what I'm reading...and April is the start of mating season. 
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Post by: Gopher Gary on April 21, 2019, 08:34:34 PM
Myrtle is a large gopher tortoise who has lived in our fenced backyard for probably eight years. They're a protected species so we just left him alone and let him do his turtle thing. But he never left the yard and he didn't mind our presence or even the dog. He's been gone for a week and he's been a part of our life so long, it's like loosing a pet. :emosad:


That's cool as hell.

Don't give up hope, they can live a long time from what I'm reading...and April is the start of mating season.

The first year he showed up there were two of them, and they would come and go from the yard to the woods through a hole in the back fence. But within the first year the smaller one left, though Myrtle stayed and stopped venturing into the woods. Sugarbutt is hoping he's off mating, but I think it's weird he's never left to look for a mate in so many years.  :dunno:
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Post by: Icequeen on May 26, 2019, 04:14:32 PM
BMW's commercial on the retirement of Dieter Zetsche, who held the Chairman CEO position at Mercedes Benz for the last 14 years...he passed over the reins to Ola Kallenius on May 22nd, 2019

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvrsGrSfNNA
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Post by: sg1008 on June 29, 2019, 12:53:50 PM
Myrtle is a large gopher tortoise who has lived in our fenced backyard for probably eight years. They're a protected species so we just left him alone and let him do his turtle thing. But he never left the yard and he didn't mind our presence or even the dog. He's been gone for a week and he's been a part of our life so long, it's like loosing a pet. :emosad:


That's cool as hell.

Don't give up hope, they can live a long time from what I'm reading...and April is the start of mating season.

The first year he showed up there were two of them, and they would come and go from the yard to the woods through a hole in the back fence. But within the first year the smaller one left, though Myrtle stayed and stopped venturing into the woods. Sugarbutt is hoping he's off mating, but I think it's weird he's never left to look for a mate in so many years.  :dunno:

Did he return?
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Post by: Gopher Gary on February 15, 2020, 05:59:23 AM
 :lol1:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/52/b4/63/52b463f4f1ecff67042bf60f3954f762.jpg)
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Post by: Phoenix on February 15, 2020, 01:09:48 PM
 :lol1:
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Post by: Gopher Gary on September 09, 2021, 05:54:36 PM
Sugarbutt said he saw a hawk swoop down and snatch up one of the yard bunnies. :emosad:
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Post by: odeon on September 10, 2021, 11:47:17 AM
:lol1:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/52/b4/63/52b463f4f1ecff67042bf60f3954f762.jpg)

Here's the thing, though: phones disrupt without being useful because you have to answer there and then. With the very fast letters you're allowed to think, you're allowed to wait before you answer, and you can attach files, pictures, anything you want.

What's really funny is how people insist on having a meeting about every little thing. Endless discussions, new meetings, people brought in to make decisions, more meetings. That very fast letter is a better option.

Unless, of course, you're talking to your mum.
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Post by: Pyraxis on September 10, 2021, 12:56:33 PM
 :indeed:
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Post by: renaeden on September 11, 2021, 09:15:56 PM
I always talk to my mum rather than sending her a "letter".
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Post by: Jack on September 12, 2021, 01:03:48 PM

What's really funny is how people insist on having a meeting about every little thing. Endless discussions, new meetings, people brought in to make decisions, more meetings. That very fast letter is a better option.

The decision part of that seems key. While it makes sense certain circumstances require collaboration, some people don't seem to mind making unilateral decisions while others seem to generally seek input. Have never been in a position of managing others so tend to have patience with the latter because when decisions go wrong, am not the one at risk.
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Post by: odeon on September 13, 2021, 12:27:53 PM

What's really funny is how people insist on having a meeting about every little thing. Endless discussions, new meetings, people brought in to make decisions, more meetings. That very fast letter is a better option.

The decision part of that seems key. While it makes sense certain circumstances require collaboration, some people don't seem to mind making unilateral decisions while others seem to generally seek input. Have never been in a position of managing others so tend to have patience with the latter because when decisions go wrong, am not the one at risk.

Nah, the decision part was just something I had experienced earlier that day. Someone was brought in to make a decision, not because he knew things others didn't or because he was more qualified, but because some of those present didn't understand the issue.

That particular meeting ended with me explaining the issue again, this time to the new arrival, and because the others still didn't understand the issue - the new arrival did and agreed with me - it was instead decided that we needed yet another meeting.

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Post by: Jack on September 13, 2021, 07:09:04 PM

What's really funny is how people insist on having a meeting about every little thing. Endless discussions, new meetings, people brought in to make decisions, more meetings. That very fast letter is a better option.

The decision part of that seems key. While it makes sense certain circumstances require collaboration, some people don't seem to mind making unilateral decisions while others seem to generally seek input. Have never been in a position of managing others so tend to have patience with the latter because when decisions go wrong, am not the one at risk.

Nah, the decision part was just something I had experienced earlier that day. Someone was brought in to make a decision, not because he knew things others didn't or because he was more qualified, but because some of those present didn't understand the issue.

That particular meeting ended with me explaining the issue again, this time to the new arrival, and because the others still didn't understand the issue - the new arrival did and agreed with me - it was instead decided that we needed yet another meeting.
That's something which can be fixed with an email? :laugh:
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Post by: Pyraxis on September 15, 2021, 02:12:20 PM
Cub has a runny nose and cough. I just had to pick him up from the day home. Covid test tomorrow morning. Meanwhile we're in isolation.

Yay.
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Post by: Parts on September 15, 2021, 03:11:26 PM
There is about 40 Russian bots on here right now
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Post by: odeon on September 17, 2021, 04:59:53 PM

What's really funny is how people insist on having a meeting about every little thing. Endless discussions, new meetings, people brought in to make decisions, more meetings. That very fast letter is a better option.

The decision part of that seems key. While it makes sense certain circumstances require collaboration, some people don't seem to mind making unilateral decisions while others seem to generally seek input. Have never been in a position of managing others so tend to have patience with the latter because when decisions go wrong, am not the one at risk.

Nah, the decision part was just something I had experienced earlier that day. Someone was brought in to make a decision, not because he knew things others didn't or because he was more qualified, but because some of those present didn't understand the issue.

That particular meeting ended with me explaining the issue again, this time to the new arrival, and because the others still didn't understand the issue - the new arrival did and agreed with me - it was instead decided that we needed yet another meeting.
That's something which can be fixed with an email? :laugh:

There's no way a meeting or an email can fix this one. :laugh:
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Post by: odeon on September 17, 2021, 05:01:20 PM
There is about 40 Russian bots on here right now

Probably IP ranges we should block, then.
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Post by: Genesis on September 17, 2021, 06:15:38 PM
Damn it... and I wanted to practice my Russian
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Post by: Queen Victoria on September 18, 2021, 03:52:46 PM
Damn it... and I wanted to practice my Russian

I get a lot of email offers for sexy Russian young ladies of impecible breeding who are looking to meet me.
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Post by: Genesis on September 18, 2021, 09:18:37 PM
Damn it... and I wanted to practice my Russian

I get a lot of email offers for sexy Russian young ladies of impecible breeding who are looking to meet me.

Да ... но в последний раз, когда русские встречались с королевской семьей, они свергли ее во время большевистской революции.
Quote
Yes ... but the last time the Russians met the royal family, they overthrew it during the Bolshevik revolution.
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Post by: odeon on September 19, 2021, 03:04:52 PM
Damn it... and I wanted to practice my Russian

I get a lot of email offers for sexy Russian young ladies of impecible breeding who are looking to meet me.

Got one that said science proves how young Russian ladies prefer middle-aged men.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on March 24, 2022, 05:18:55 PM
 :zoinks:

https://youtu.be/4ikaMhXvKlM
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Post by: Pyraxis on March 24, 2022, 06:46:48 PM
You'll have to smuggle them out now.  :laugh:
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Post by: DirtDawg on March 27, 2022, 04:06:00 AM
Damn it... and I wanted to practice my Russian

I get a lot of email offers for sexy Russian young ladies of impecible breeding who are looking to meet me.

Such might have appealed to me in my youth, except for the Russian part.
Might have preferred Dutch girls. Oh, wait, I married one. Never mind.
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Post by: FourAceDeal on March 27, 2022, 11:09:40 AM
I nearly married a Russian girl when I was young.  It was about a year before the Communist regime ended and she was studying here and was scared to go back.  I told her I'd marry her so she could stay.  She ended up leaving becaue she was worried about what they'd do to her family in retribution if she didn't return.

I still remember her smile, her laugh, and her peculiarly Russian hand knitted underwear.
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Post by: DirtDawg on March 29, 2022, 10:28:53 AM
I nearly married a Russian girl when I was young.  It was about a year before the Communist regime ended and she was studying here and was scared to go back.  I told her I'd marry her so she could stay.  She ended up leaving becaue she was worried about what they'd do to her family in retribution if she didn't return.

I still remember her smile, her laugh, and her peculiarly Russian hand knitted underwear.
I was being flippant, but your journey seems more serious. Loss of a favored can be rough.

But again, flippancy ...Hand Knit? Really? I mean wow, did you not show her a Walmart, Target, Miejer, Kohl's, or twenty others
 to list if I wasn't so tired of typing?
 :orly:
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Post by: Icequeen on April 01, 2022, 10:02:12 AM
Okay I've fallen down this YouTube rabbit hold and can't get up.

There are the 4 wheel drive versions and the 2 wheel hacks...I was going to take up something relaxing like painting this summer...but damn.

Parts have you seen this shit?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H1_S_7uN5o&t=185s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPzXkrSpsFc&t=340s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNNWQWeRVeE
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Post by: Parts on April 01, 2022, 10:59:18 PM
 :plus:  Now I need to find some old electric wheel chairs  :green:
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Post by: odeon on April 09, 2022, 01:31:45 PM
 :lol1: +
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Post by: Gopher Gary on October 14, 2022, 05:52:04 PM
There's been too much life happening this week. :GA:
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Post by: DirtDawg on October 15, 2022, 05:17:13 PM
There's been too much life happening this week. :GA:

QFT
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Post by: Genesis on October 15, 2022, 05:55:49 PM
My silence still stands... and if those dumbshits still can't accept that, then by all means.... boo *fracking who!
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Post by: odeon on October 22, 2022, 03:46:04 PM
A friend and colleague at work is constantly in a pissy mood these days, and clearly far from OK. Thinking he's more stressed than I am. Not sure what to do about it.
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Post by: DirtDawg on October 23, 2022, 10:49:47 AM
Give them space and grace. Offer something like a coffee or a chocolate. Compliment them and walk away. Tell them a stupid joke they can't help but snicker over after you leave.
Just be there, sometimes.
Don't ask questions.
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Post by: odeon on October 25, 2022, 03:36:36 PM
^Thanks.

Pretty much what I do. I don't know of any good advice.
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Post by: Gopher Gary on November 18, 2022, 08:22:50 PM
Sugarbutt was asking me what's with the obsession with charcuterie? He said the word must mean I want a sandwich but I don't have any bread. I said no, it means I'm not cooking. I told him meat and chees trays have been a gathering staple as long as veggie trays and antipasto trays, but millennial women have discovered they can serve them to their family as a meal if they give it a fancy name; they chose charcuterie. I absolutely can't wait to tell him we're having charcuterie and crudités for lunch on Thanksgiving day.  :zoinks:
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Post by: renaeden on November 26, 2022, 09:40:22 PM
At the Salvos, there's an American lady named Judy who comes in on Fridays to sort clothing. She's from Boston and I really like her accent. Even though she lives here in Australia, she still celebrates Thanksgiving Day with her family.

On Friday she brought in two pumpkin pies for everyone to have a piece of. I had a big piece and I can tell you that I'd like more pumpkin pie in my life. It was delicious. There was none of it left by the end of the day. I thanked Judy very much for the chance to try an American Thanksgiving food.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on November 27, 2022, 03:19:31 PM
I bought 13 HP calculators from a lady who was clearly selling off his late husband's earthly possessions. The oldest of the calculators is from 1973 and still works, while the newest is HP's latest and greatest, the Prime. This one appears to have been made in 2015.

The other 11 are representative models from the years in between, and most of the calculators have cases and manuals, too. :)
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Pyraxis on March 05, 2023, 09:40:13 PM
The cub randomly pointed at a package of croissants in the store and said he liked them. He ate a huge one for lunch and another one for dinner. This is a big deal for a kid who refuses to eat much more than PB and honey, and mac and cheese.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 06, 2023, 04:40:28 PM
^Awesome.
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: rock hound on March 06, 2023, 08:43:43 PM
The cub randomly pointed at a package of croissants in the store and said he liked them. He ate a huge one for lunch and another one for dinner. This is a big deal for a kid who refuses to eat much more than PB and honey, and mac and cheese.

Amber was quite similar and then developed her own tastes as she got older.  The joy of children is just when you figure them out , they change direction and leave you gobsmacked! :facepalm2:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: Pyraxis on March 06, 2023, 09:45:48 PM
It's true, just when I get a handle on one of his tastes, it changes again. For a while he would reliably eat warmed up frozen meatballs for dinner, as long as they had no sauce and no rice. Now he claims he doesn't like them, or chicken nuggets, and don't even think about vegetables.

 :rollingpin: :toy:
Title: Re: random thread, for all that you can't find an appropriate thread for.
Post by: odeon on March 09, 2023, 03:47:49 PM
Yup. I remember how much fun that was. Not.