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Title: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on June 26, 2010, 03:15:48 PM
Congrats to your daughter. Will this be your first grandchild?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Congrats to your daughter. Will this be your first grandchild?
Yep! It's due on 3rd December, I'll be 51 on the 1st December so there is the possibility it will be born on my birthday which would be rather nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on June 26, 2010, 03:57:16 PM
Congrats, Tank!!!!  :D

Is this intended as a thread for everyone's "reasons to be cheerful," or just a sneaky way to announce your grandchild's imminent arrival?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2010, 03:58:50 PM
Sweet! Indeed, it is a reason to be cheerful :hmm:  )
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: McQ on June 26, 2010, 04:02:37 PM
Good to hear, Tank. That's sweet.

Lots of reason to be cheerful, just that we often forget. I'm happy that no matter what kind of day I'm having, when I come home, my dogs greet me as if I was a long, lost friend. They get so excited and happy that I forget about the problems of the day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 04:25:30 PM
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Congrats, Tank!!!!  :D

Is this intended as a thread for everyone's "reasons to be cheerful," or just a sneaky way to announce your grandchild's imminent arrival?
We are members of a 'Happy' forum, atheist, agnostic or theist, the operative word is 'happy', so what are your reasons to be cheerful?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
Rats. They have themselves a new toy they are fascinated with. Watching them makes me cheery-like :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 04:27:42 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"Sweet! Indeed, it is a reason to be cheerful :hmm:  )
First step is a kid. Do you have any?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
Quote from: "McQ"Good to hear, Tank. That's sweet.

Lots of reason to be cheerful, just that we often forget. I'm happy that no matter what kind of day I'm having, when I come home, my dogs greet me as if I was a long, lost friend. They get so excited and happy that I forget about the problems of the day.
Doggies do that for one don't they  :D  Whoever said 'Money can't by you love.' never owned a dog did they?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on June 26, 2010, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Congrats, Tank!!!!  :D

Is this intended as a thread for everyone's "reasons to be cheerful," or just a sneaky way to announce your grandchild's imminent arrival?
We are members of a 'Happy' forum, atheist, agnostic or theist, the operative word is 'happy', so what are your reasons to be cheerful?

Right now?  My morning coffee....ooooh, lovely, lovely coffee....

On a few moments' reflection?

My wife
My parents
My brother (LittleTheBlackJester to everyone here)
My sobriety
My friend Peter
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Theater
Douglas Adams
P.G. Wodehouse
Terry Pratchett
HAF, and oases like it
Relative freedom and security and material comfort.
Medical insurance
Brownies
ice cream
OH!  and ice cream.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2010, 04:56:54 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Sweet! Indeed, it is a reason to be cheerful :hmm:  )
First step is a kid. Do you have any?
Well, no...  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Asmodean"Sweet! Indeed, it is a reason to be cheerful :hmm:  )
First step is a kid. Do you have any?
Well, no...  :P
No. The first step is getting girl friend who'll let you...  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2010, 08:28:44 PM
Quote from: "Tank"No. The first step is getting girl friend who'll let you...  :raised:

 lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 08:31:04 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"No. The first step is getting girl friend who'll let you...  :raised:

 lol
Particularly as you're online a lot of time. We'll have to see if we can find you an atheist GF to join in here!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2010, 08:46:15 PM
Taking a pair of happy healthy doggies for a long walk in the grounds of county house and smoking a fine Cuban cigar while they chase the ducks and squirrels (unsuccessfully I might add).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 27, 2010, 09:00:39 AM
Sometimes I get really down on life but then simple things cheer me up.

Specially "Build Me Up Buttercup". Just reminds me of good times.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2010, 09:42:00 AM
This is my 'Happy Song', it never fails to cheer me up, as do most Madness songs

[youtube:2d7f3g7z]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EW3hhL7FyA[/youtube:2d7f3g7z]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on June 27, 2010, 06:30:17 PM
What makes me happy? Hmm. Winning something. One time in 7th grade our whole class went out for bowling and I won (and I really suck at bowling, trust me). I was the first one to get an A on an exam in my class. (I got a free chocolate from my teacher  :P )

And... Singing really loud in the car.
Why is it so much more fun singing in the car than anywhere else?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2010, 08:25:12 PM
New series of Top Gear!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 27, 2010, 08:58:17 PM
Making music.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: karadan on June 27, 2010, 10:45:44 PM
I'm alive, the product of a beautiful loving family and i have friends i'd die for.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2010, 12:58:02 AM
Quote from: "karadan"i have friends i'd die for.
Personally, I'd try to kill the cause of needing to die for my friends, so my death for them would actually signify a failure - even though a risk I'd take without hesitation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on June 28, 2010, 01:51:23 AM
Potlucks.   :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 28, 2010, 07:56:19 AM
My awesome computer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 09:33:27 AM
You guys.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 09:51:17 AM
Being jumped on and licked by a pair of doggies first thing in the morning.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on June 28, 2010, 05:31:30 PM
Having a job in this environment...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Gawen on June 28, 2010, 06:22:39 PM
Congrats, Tank.

A few reasons for me to be cheerful is staying out of American gun debates with Europeans...*chucklin*...which brings to mind:

Shooting straight...

ummmmm.....another cheerful item is to see a thread stay on topic.

ahhhhh....getting over 90,000 tons of shipping on Silent Hunter III

ehhh.......waking up

and always....using the bible against Christians.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: philosoraptor on June 28, 2010, 06:41:12 PM
As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on June 28, 2010, 06:44:27 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.

 :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.
:yay:  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on June 28, 2010, 07:43:08 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.

Let me add my congratulations!  Is it related to Philosophy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: philosoraptor on June 28, 2010, 08:30:45 PM
Thanks guys!

TBJ, it's not even remotely related.  But I'm hoping it'll give me some money to save while I look for academic positions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 08:35:37 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"Thanks guys!

TBJ, it's not even remotely related.  But I'm hoping it'll give me some money to save while I look for academic positions.
Detecting reticence to reveal what said job is [speculate]Pole Dancer[/speculate] (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg43.imageshack.us%2Fimg43%2F4330%2Fgring.gif&hash=636178b2f4403fbb79bac6871d86223491c20eb4)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on June 28, 2010, 11:02:03 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"TBJ, it's not even remotely related. But I'm hoping it'll give me some money to save while I look for academic positions.

Don't I know the need for cash, though...I trained as an actor (grad school as well) and my job is not anywhere near related either.  But I hope you get an academic position soon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Gawen on June 28, 2010, 11:08:13 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.
That's most cheerful news!!! Even better if you enjoy what you're doing!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 29, 2010, 03:00:13 AM
Breathing is good, I'm easy to please.

Quote from: "Philosoraptor"As of today, after 6+ months of being jobless, I am employed.

Congrats, and good sailing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 08:04:59 PM
Solving quadratic equations without having to look up how to in a book  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2010, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Solving quadratic equations without having to look up how to in a book  :hmm: But then again... Engineers, we are supposed to be able to.

What was it... x1,2=(-b+-sqR(4ac))/2a..?

EDIT: Corrected syntax
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 29, 2010, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"Solving quadratic equations without having to look up how to in a book  :hmm: But then again... Engineers, we are supposed to be able to.
I have never used a quadratic in my life for anything practical but there is a certain satisfaction in solving them, a little like a Suduko puzzle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2010, 11:37:42 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I have never used a quadratic in my life for anything practical but there is a certain satisfaction in solving them, a little like a Suduko puzzle.
We mostly do differential equasions, so quadratics are sort of low-end in my branch... Sort of common knowledge, one might say.  :sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2010, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"I have never used a quadratic in my life for anything practical but there is a certain satisfaction in solving them, a little like a Suduko puzzle.
We mostly do differential equations, so quadratics are sort of low-end in my branch... Sort of common knowledge, one might say.  :sigh:
Of course you work in the banking industry so you will actually get to use that sort of thing for modelling won't you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: wildfire_emissary on July 01, 2010, 01:52:13 PM
Yesterday, we sworn in the new president of our republic. The dark ages of my land ended.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: KDbeads on July 01, 2010, 03:30:57 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"
Quote from: "Tank"I have never used a quadratic in my life for anything practical but there is a certain satisfaction in solving them, a little like a Suduko puzzle.
We mostly do differential equasions, so quadratics are sort of low-end in my branch... Sort of common knowledge, one might say.  :eek:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2010, 09:21:13 AM
Putting a completed maths assignment in the post  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2010, 09:26:23 AM
2 months membership and 1300 posts  roflol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on July 07, 2010, 09:41:08 AM
My partner. August 14th will be a year and a half.

Also, my left forearm. It has a tattoo of a Celtic style raven I designed. The raven holds a teal ribbon with the Gaelic word Marthanoir. Marthanoir means survivor, and the teal ribbon symbolizes "Sexual Assault Awareness". Its my favorite design that Ive drawn, and I've done a fair few, because it is a reminder that I did survive. How do I get on these topics?

John
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on July 07, 2010, 11:50:45 AM
Heehee, they mention The Selfish Gene in an episode of Ghost in the Shell 2nd Gig.  The Tachikomas (sentient military robots) talk about the book when discussing the nuances of human thinking.   :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2010, 02:41:27 PM
Quote from: "GAYtheist"My partner. August 14th will be a year and a half.

Also, my left forearm. It has a tattoo of a Celtic style raven I designed. The raven holds a teal ribbon with the Gaelic word Marthanoir. Marthanoir means survivor, and the teal ribbon symbolizes "Sexual Assault Awareness". Its my favorite design that Ive drawn, and I've done a fair few, because it is a reminder that I did survive. How do I get on these topics?

John

Got any pics of the tat you can post?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 07, 2010, 05:33:04 PM
Had a decent open-mike last night, the first time I ever played slide in front of an audience, and I was on.  It smoked.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2010, 05:37:15 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Had a decent open-mike last night, the first time I ever played slide in front of an audience, and I was on.  It smoked.
I bet the adrenaline was flowing!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 07, 2010, 05:45:26 PM
It was an acoustic set, and I was so in-the-moment that it didn't start pumping until after it was all over.  Those are the best, because you can enjoy the rush without worrying about fluffing the next chord change.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on July 07, 2010, 07:42:33 PM
Quote from: "The Black Jester"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"My partner. August 14th will be a year and a half.

Also, my left forearm. It has a tattoo of a Celtic style raven I designed. The raven holds a teal ribbon with the Gaelic word Marthanoir. Marthanoir means survivor, and the teal ribbon symbolizes "Sexual Assault Awareness". Its my favorite design that Ive drawn, and I've done a fair few, because it is a reminder that I did survive. How do I get on these topics?

John

Got any pics of the tat you can post?

Not yet, but maybe I can use the webcam for it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2010, 07:52:38 PM
Cool!  Sounds like a great design.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on July 07, 2010, 08:27:12 PM
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Cool!  Sounds like a great design.

Thanks, I think so, and it was important for me to get. I design all my tattoos, to, they all tend to have so sort of meaning. The only one that I'm not going to design is the Vitruvian Man, I'm a big fan of Di Vinci, especially for him being gay, and opposed to the Church...eh heh.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Businessocks on July 07, 2010, 09:32:01 PM
Congratulations, Tank, on expecting your first grandchild!  Cheerful news, indeed!  :yay:

Hmmm, I have so many reasons to be cheerful.  

Friendly's watermelon sherbet roll.  Pure deliciousness.

My neighbors let us come swimming in their pool on this 95 degree day.

A smokin' sex life with my hubby (he just gets better and better with age  :D ).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2010, 10:04:42 PM
All is on track ATM, she's OK and so is the sprog. She's moved in to her new house and got a puppy it was her birthday on the 6th so I'm getting her a decent camera so she can take photos of the sprog in due course!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on July 08, 2010, 07:29:29 AM
Quote from: "Businessocks"My neighbors let us come swimming in their pool on this 95 degree day.
Haha, it's 15°C (59°F) where I live.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Businessocks on July 08, 2010, 02:02:05 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Haha, it's 15°C (59°F) where I live.


*shiver* That's a bit chilly!  I LOVE the hot weather!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on July 08, 2010, 02:57:39 PM
Quote from: "Businessocks"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Haha, it's 15°C (59°F) where I live.
*shiver* That's a bit chilly!  I LOVE the hot weather!
It is, but I don't mind it really.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: NothingSacred on July 08, 2010, 03:01:33 PM
:love:  I have a husband who is a massive fan of snuggling and I am quite cheesy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
Quote from: "NothingSacred":love:  I have a husband who is a massive fan of snuggling and I am quite cheesy.
:D  Not quite sure how that combination works? But if it works for you!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Atlantis on July 08, 2010, 07:29:45 PM
They have a 60's music channel on satellite radio. :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amnesiac2389 on July 08, 2010, 10:40:49 PM
Everything in my life is going pretty good. My boyfriend and I are planning on moving in soon, college is going well, my 21st birthday is in a month, and I'm going to Italy next May (can't wait!).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 08, 2010, 11:17:29 PM
Quote from: "Amnesiac2389"Everything in my life is going pretty good. My boyfriend and I are planning on moving in soon, college is going well, my 21st birthday is in a month, and I'm going to Italy next May (can't wait!).
:yay:  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on July 08, 2010, 11:44:11 PM
Quote from: "Amnesiac2389"Everything in my life is going pretty good. My boyfriend and I are planning on moving in soon, college is going well, my 21st birthday is in a month, and I'm going to Italy next May (can't wait!).

You lucky minx!  I would trade my fiancé for a trip to Italy.  Seriously.  PM me if interested.   :eek:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on July 10, 2010, 12:46:20 AM
Watermelon on a hot day...nuffsed
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on July 10, 2010, 05:16:50 AM
Quote from: "GAYtheist"Watermelon on a hot day...nuffsed

I was totally going to post the same thing!  Spooky!!   :borg2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on July 10, 2010, 05:31:39 AM
Quote from: "pinkocommie"
Quote from: "GAYtheist"Watermelon on a hot day...nuffsed

I was totally going to post the same thing!  Spooky!!   :borg2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 10, 2010, 08:37:45 AM
Fresh cherries straight off the tree when I walk the dogs. They lick the pips I spit out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 10, 2010, 10:11:21 AM
When I first joined on May 6th this place was interesting, but very quiet, I started out on a little quest, to liven the place up by asking lots of questions and keeping threads going as a Happy Atheist Forum is a good idea. When I first joined I would be lucky to find a hand full of new posts in the morning. Today I had twenty threads that I had looked at with additional posts. I started a thread and had 6 new threads to read as well!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: KDbeads on July 16, 2010, 11:53:08 PM
This week I have put away foods for the winter (ha, winter in TX, funny) from my own garden, fellow farmers and an orchard of a quilting friend.  The peach tree is starting to drop so there will be more food put away.

So in the event that we stay broke we will be able to eat!  In the event that hubby lands a real job, we can save money on food and put it towards paying off bills or fixing the house.  AND it's all crap free, no artificial nothings.

Now all I need is a pressure canner for the green beans and peas and potatoes and soup and chicken.........  :yay:


wait.... and I need a pickle crock for sauerkraut and fermented pickles........  though for now I'm going to use a paint bucket, a CLEAN paint bucket.  How's that for ingenuous?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: sleep_in_on_sunday on July 17, 2010, 06:54:07 AM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Cecilie"Congrats to your daughter. Will this be your first grandchild?
Yep! It's due on 3rd December, I'll be 51 on the 1st December so there is the possibility it will be born on my birthday which would be rather nice.

It would be even better if she were born a few days after....that way you can re-gift.  I hope he/she likes ties, golf clubs, and gift certificates to the home depot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 17, 2010, 09:19:56 AM
Quote from: "Tank"When I first joined on May 6th this place was interesting, but very quiet, I started out on a little quest, to liven the place up by asking lots of questions and keeping threads going as a Happy Atheist Forum is a good idea. When I first joined I would be lucky to find a hand full of new posts in the morning. Today I had twenty threads that I had looked at with additional posts. I started a thread and had 6 new threads to read as well!  :D

I really like this place.  It's active without being overbearing, and none of the "size-matters" issues that clog many other atheist pages.  It was very easy to feel comfortable here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2010, 11:07:33 AM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "Tank"When I first joined on May 6th this place was interesting, but very quiet, I started out on a little quest, to liven the place up by asking lots of questions and keeping threads going as a Happy Atheist Forum is a good idea. When I first joined I would be lucky to find a hand full of new posts in the morning. Today I had twenty threads that I had looked at with additional posts. I started a thread and had 6 new threads to read as well!  :D

I really like this place.  It's active without being overbearing, and none of the "size-matters" issues that clog many other atheist pages.  It was very easy to feel comfortable here.
Agreed. I like it because I know I'm not going to have to put up with trolls and fascistic extremist theistic or atheistic members. It's all very well being told 'don't read threads you don't like' but I want to be in a place I don't have to read a thread to find out I don't like it! I'm delighted this place keeps a good cap on acceptable manners.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 17, 2010, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "Tank"When I first joined on May 6th this place was interesting, but very quiet, I started out on a little quest, to liven the place up by asking lots of questions and keeping threads going as a Happy Atheist Forum is a good idea. When I first joined I would be lucky to find a hand full of new posts in the morning. Today I had twenty threads that I had looked at with additional posts. I started a thread and had 6 new threads to read as well!  :D

I really like this place.  It's active without being overbearing, and none of the "size-matters" issues that clog many other atheist pages.  It was very easy to feel comfortable here.
Agreed. I like it because I know I'm not going to have to put up with trolls and fascistic extremist theistic or atheistic members. It's all very well being told 'don't read threads you don't like' but I want to be in a place I don't have to read a thread to find out I don't like it! I'm delighted this place keeps a good cap on acceptable manners.

I'm used to less moderation, so (as some may have noticed -- I'm looking at you, McQ) I am probably a little mouthier than the oldtimers here; and I sometimes wish the banhammer didn't fall so fast.  But the crowd here is great, and it's good to get away from my usual hangout, which is pretty anarchic by comparison.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2010, 11:23:03 AM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"I'm used to less moderation, so (as some may have noticed -- I'm looking at you, McQ) I am probably a little mouthier than the oldtimers here; and I sometimes wish the banhammer didn't fall so fast.  But the crowd here is great, and it's good to get away from my usual hangout, which is pretty anarchic by comparison.
There are times where I have thought, 'I wish I could ask him/her one more question.' but on reflection I'm happier that I have not got to the point of screaming aggravation before the banhammer has come down. So it horses for courses and if all forums were identical we wouldn't have the choices we do. And the posse here are a good bunch by the feel of it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 17, 2010, 11:25:01 AM
Yep.  I come here when I'm in a kinder, gentler mood.  I could easily be banned here were I to shoot from the lip as I do elsewhere.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2010, 01:51:07 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "Tank"When I first joined on May 6th this place was interesting, but very quiet, I started out on a little quest, to liven the place up by asking lots of questions and keeping threads going as a Happy Atheist Forum is a good idea. When I first joined I would be lucky to find a hand full of new posts in the morning. Today I had twenty threads that I had looked at with additional posts. I started a thread and had 6 new threads to read as well!  :D

I really like this place.  It's active without being overbearing, and none of the "size-matters" issues that clog many other atheist pages.  It was very easy to feel comfortable here.

I agree, it's been very easy finding a place here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2010, 01:52:47 PM
Going to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean on Tuesday for 5 DAYS!!!  WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Probably won't be able to log on much.  Sad.  But mainly, "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2010, 02:19:00 PM
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Going to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean on Tuesday for 5 DAYS!!!  WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Probably won't be able to log on much.  Sad.  But mainly, "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."
Have a good time and don't forget to post some photos!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2010, 02:23:31 PM
Quote from: "Tank"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Going to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean on Tuesday for 5 DAYS!!!  WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Probably won't be able to log on much.  Sad.  But mainly, "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."
Have a good time and don't forget to post some photos!

I will definitely do that.  I'm normally a total non-photo taker, but this will force me to actually shoot some pics this time.  I always regret it that I don't, but I never get around to it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 19, 2010, 11:52:02 AM
The Chaser's War On Everything a satirical/comedy group, are going to cover the Aus election.
They once set up a three car motorcade with Canadian flags, and an Osama Bin Laden look alike.  
With this cunning disguise they managed to penetrate the APEC leader’s conference security.
One of the guys once offered Hilary Clinton his services as an intern, he even had his own cigar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Businessocks on July 19, 2010, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Going to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean on Tuesday for 5 DAYS!!!  WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Probably won't be able to log on much.  Sad.  But mainly, "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."


Wow.  That sounds fabulous!  And here I am, happy that we will be taking a weekend getaway with the kids in a couple of weeks to the Pittsburgh, PA aquarium and Duquesne Incline.   :yay:  :yay:


It's only part time, but that's what I was hoping for so it's not too many hours away from the kids.  I go this Wed. to file all the official paperwork, and it will start the end of Aug.  It will be a huge increase in pay from my part-time job now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 19, 2010, 01:28:46 PM
Quote from: "Businessocks"
Quote from: "The Black Jester"Going to Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean on Tuesday for 5 DAYS!!!  WHEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Probably won't be able to log on much.  Sad.  But mainly, "WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee."


Wow.  That sounds fabulous!  And here I am, happy that we will be taking a weekend getaway with the kids in a couple of weeks to the Pittsburgh, PA aquarium and Duquesne Incline.   :yay:  :bananacolor:  :bananacolor:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:40:05 PM
Watching my two dogs tear around the garden without a care in the world  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 01, 2010, 03:23:48 PM
Playing my guitar, and the music going straight to my fingers without stopping first in the frontal lobe.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2010, 03:34:54 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Playing my guitar, and the music going straight to my fingers without stopping first in the frontal lobe.
Please don't tell Edward The Theist about this.  Please.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on September 01, 2010, 05:32:14 PM
Using a towel right out of the dryer.  Ohhhhh yeah...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 01, 2010, 05:40:32 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Playing my guitar, and the music going straight to my fingers without stopping first in the frontal lobe.
Please don't tell Edward The Theist about this.  Please.

Well, we all know blues is the Devil's Music.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2010, 05:44:28 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Playing my guitar, and the music going straight to my fingers without stopping first in the frontal lobe.
Please don't tell Edward The Theist about this.  Please.

Well, we all know blues is the Devil's Music.
How come the devil supplies all the good stuff but everyone wants to go to heaven?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 15, 2010, 12:53:22 PM
[youtube:3dq06r0g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VskVFchQp-4[/youtube:3dq06r0g]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 15, 2010, 12:55:41 PM
[youtube:1ol79i90]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXfNwXuB43E[/youtube:1ol79i90]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 15, 2010, 12:57:36 PM
[youtube:malx75gz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFauJ5U9fhQ[/youtube:malx75gz]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheWilliam on September 23, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
I'm me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: karadan on September 24, 2010, 11:33:13 AM
Quote from: "Tank"[youtube:3eyn04th]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXfNwXuB43E[/youtube:3eyn04th]


Haha. Thanks for that. It was funny.

I checked out that guys channel and i now know what a bear is! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: karadan on September 24, 2010, 11:39:09 AM
This tickled me. Positive prank calls are the way forward.  :headbang:

[youtube:3kgc4r2j]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O9BkGxWBVY[/youtube:3kgc4r2j]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: GAYtheist on September 25, 2010, 12:32:24 AM
I got my grades for first session (sessions at PIMA are 6 weeks, then we go to a new one...its weird, but it works.) and I passed my first session with a 99.4%...PARTY TIME! :bananacolor:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: pinkocommie on September 25, 2010, 06:33:21 AM
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I got my grades for first session (sessions at PIMA are 6 weeks, then we go to a new one...its weird, but it works.) and I passed my first session with a 99.4%...PARTY TIME! :bananacolor:

WAY TO GO!!!  

:yay:  :yay:  :yay:  :bananacolor:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on September 25, 2010, 06:52:10 AM
I'm still on the right side of the ground.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 08:32:41 AM
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I got my grades for first session (sessions at PIMA are 6 weeks, then we go to a new one...its weird, but it works.) and I passed my first session with a 99.4%...PARTY TIME! :bananacolor:
Excellent work, bloody well done!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2010, 08:42:27 AM
I was diagnosed as a type 2 (early onset) diabetic in Aug 2005. Lately my blood sugar levels have been creeping up. Had a good diagnosis session about a month ago where my medication was reviewed and adjusted. My blood sugar levels are now the best in terms of both level and consistency that they have been since I was diagnosed, they are effectively now normal.

Also I am now at college in a class full of young Muslims (early 20's) and with a couple of exceptions they are all great and the exceptions are because the lads are painfully shy! I'm new to the collage and Ifran and Fisel have taken me under their wing. It will be interesting to see what happens if the subject of religion is ever raised.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: tymygy on September 25, 2010, 09:00:09 AM
Seeing the baby learn how to wave to his mom today.  :D

Things like that you'll never forget.

He took his first step this morning. It wasn't very productive but it made my day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 25, 2010, 09:21:07 AM
Quote from: "tymygy"Seeing the baby learn how to wave to his mom today.  :D

Things like that you'll never forget.

He took his first step this morning. It wasn't very productive but it made my day.
Thanks for that, it made me smile.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 25, 2010, 04:14:39 PM
Quote from: "GAYtheist"I got my grades for first session (sessions at PIMA are 6 weeks, then we go to a new one...its weird, but it works.) and I passed my first session with a 99.4%...PARTY TIME! :bananacolor:
Well congrats are all well and good, but a gift is better.
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/ ... 3_1440.mp3 (http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2010/03/tsy_20100313_1440.mp3)
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2010/2839237.htm (http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2010/2839237.htm)

QuoteAnnie :
Brian, thankyou so much for sharing your heart with us. Love is love no matter who it's between. I could only wish to have memories like yours and to have experienced the kind of love you both have for each other. I'm very sorry for your loss but also happy that you both had so much love for each other. Hold your memories close to your heart and thankyou for sharing what has obviously been a
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2011, 04:11:45 PM
4,000 posts  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2011, 02:51:18 PM
Melmoth made his 50  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Melmoth on April 06, 2011, 07:03:44 PM
:typehappy:  :flip:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2011, 07:13:43 PM
I think the following should also get a mention for leaving their n00by green mantle behind:-


And to the rest of you green horns. Pull your finger out!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Lost on April 07, 2011, 04:09:33 AM
Quote from: "Tank"I think the following should also get a mention for leaving their n00by green mantle behind:-

    februarystars
    JuggernautJon
    Extropian
    YaarghMatey487
    DirtyLeo
    Alexander
    Ulver
    father nicetouch
    ForTheLoveOfAll
    fester30
    JoeBobSmith
    Lost
    Guardian85

And to the rest of you green horns. Pull your finger out! :verysad:  It's been quite an adjustment for both me and my little munchkin.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2011, 06:51:51 AM
Shame you have to leave munchkin behind and go back to earning. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ulver on April 07, 2011, 07:19:26 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I think the following should also get a mention for leaving their n00by green mantle behind:-

    februarystars
    JuggernautJon
    Extropian
    YaarghMatey487
    DirtyLeo
    Alexander
    Ulver
    father nicetouch
    ForTheLoveOfAll
    fester30
    JoeBobSmith
    Lost
    Guardian85

And to the rest of you green horns. Pull your finger out!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2011, 06:31:29 AM
Getting a really nice and unexpected PM.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 08, 2011, 02:03:42 PM
waking up to nice weather.. now maybe I can talk myself into going for a jog!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on April 08, 2011, 07:34:31 PM
Quote from: "missedtheboat"waking up to nice weather.. now maybe I can talk myself into going for a jog!

And my reason for being cheerful is I passed my Air Force fitness test, so I don't have to go for a jog!  lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 08, 2011, 07:48:48 PM
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "missedtheboat"waking up to nice weather.. now maybe I can talk myself into going for a jog!

And my reason for being cheerful is I passed my Air Force fitness test, so I don't have to go for a jog!  lol

hahaha!! nice!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on April 08, 2011, 09:45:29 PM
"Reasons to be cheerful" Uhhh... I'm comfortable.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Byronazriel on April 09, 2011, 07:25:32 AM
This is what I tell myself every morning:

"There are still root beers I heaven't drank, books I haven't read, and video games I haven't played."

That has got me through highschool, the loss of my uncle, and three heavy bouts of depression.

This month's root beer is Dog 'n' Suds, the video game is Darkwatch, and the book is The Zombie Combat Manual!

...I'm not entirely sure what'll happen when that's no longer true, but I try not to think about that too much. Darn, now I made myself sad.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 10, 2011, 03:25:38 PM
Sun, sun, sun.
I totally get why so many cultures worshiped the sun as a god. It makes me happy  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 02:46:05 PM
missedtheboat made 50 posts  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: "Tank"missedtheboat made 50 posts  :yay:  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Twentythree on April 12, 2011, 05:44:26 PM
What up with the big 50...i made it today myself as this is 50....now lets get it started in here...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 06:02:07 PM
Quote from: "Twentythree"What up with the big 50...i made it today myself as this is 50....now lets get it started in here...
Congratulation on earning your full seat!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 08:03:35 PM
Quote from: "Twentythree"What up with the big 50...i made it today myself as this is 50....now lets get it started in here...



 :headbang:  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on April 12, 2011, 09:06:07 PM
I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 09:11:44 PM
I put in my 2 month(because I'm nice) notice for work today :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on April 12, 2011, 09:30:58 PM
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2011, 09:32:18 PM
Quote from: "missedtheboat"I put in my 2 month(because I'm nice) notice for work today woohoo  woohoo
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 12, 2011, 09:34:43 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :)
woohoo[/quote]

:D I'm so happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on April 12, 2011, 09:38:12 PM
Quote from: "missedtheboat"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :P
Week? how about a whole month?
I'll raise your month and say a whole year.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on April 12, 2011, 09:40:16 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :P

That's a bit difficult sometimes while I'm on Chantix.  Chantix fills the nicotine receptors to help you quit.  It messes with the chemistry in the frontal lobe, leading to lucid dreaming.  The dreams sometimes get a bit confused with reality.  So much so, that I spent about an hour one morning actually believing my Dad had called me the day before to tell me my Mom had died.  I was crying, and getting ready to pack to drive home for the funeral.  Then I called my Dad's number to talk to him about what I needed to bring, and Mom picked up.  I can see how some people go crazy on that stuff.

Anyway, sometimes when I have to pee in the middle of the night, I won't wake up.  I'll go to a bathroom in my dream and start relieving myself, only to wake up to a very warm feeling.  Normally lucid dreams are fun and awesome.  It's times like these that stop being fun and awesome.

But the happy news is my Mom is still alive!

*These are anecdotal stories based upon my memories.  I cannot prove I dreamed about peeing when I wet my bed.  I cannot prove I wet my bed as I have since washed my sheets.  My Mom really is alive, I just confirmed, but I will not offer proof of that for fear of exposing personal information to strangers, so believe me or not, it's your choice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on April 13, 2011, 12:22:19 AM
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :( This is why I dont take medicine unless I have to.......side effects. Hope you quit smoking soon,buddy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on April 13, 2011, 12:49:30 AM
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "Cecilie"
Quote from: "fester30"I haven't pooed my pants today.

I didn't wet the bed last night.

Happy day!!!!
Good job! May it last a whole week. :P

That's a bit difficult sometimes while I'm on Chantix.  Chantix fills the nicotine receptors to help you quit.  It messes with the chemistry in the frontal lobe, leading to lucid dreaming.  The dreams sometimes get a bit confused with reality.  So much so, that I spent about an hour one morning actually believing my Dad had called me the day before to tell me my Mom had died.  I was crying, and getting ready to pack to drive home for the funeral.  Then I called my Dad's number to talk to him about what I needed to bring, and Mom picked up.  I can see how some people go crazy on that stuff.

Anyway, sometimes when I have to pee in the middle of the night, I won't wake up.  I'll go to a bathroom in my dream and start relieving myself, only to wake up to a very warm feeling.  Normally lucid dreams are fun and awesome.  It's times like these that stop being fun and awesome.

But the happy news is my Mom is still alive!

*These are anecdotal stories based upon my memories.  I cannot prove I dreamed about peeing when I wet my bed.  I cannot prove I wet my bed as I have since washed my sheets.  My Mom really is alive, I just confirmed, but I will not offer proof of that for fear of exposing personal information to strangers, so believe me or not, it's your choice.
That sucks dude, but glad to hear your mother's still alive!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2011, 01:06:56 PM
DeterminedJuliet shows her determination and makes her 50 posts  :yay:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ulver on April 15, 2011, 02:37:09 PM
It's Friday! (oh ffs, now that song is stuck in my head)...
Counteract with more cheer...both my Wings and my boyfriend's Habs won their first playoff games, it's happy times!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2011, 09:12:20 AM
I did some work for a company a while ago, over a year ago actually, and they never paid me (bastards) today I got an email from them saying their cash flow had improved and they could now pay me! £1,300 out of the blue!  :upset: I feel like Basil Fawlty with his £10 note!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: oscarstrok on April 20, 2011, 12:59:36 PM
portal 2 is now out :3
and it is awesome
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on April 20, 2011, 02:01:13 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I did some work for a company a while ago, over a year ago actually, and they never paid me (bastards) today I got an email from them saying their cash flow had improved and they could now pay me! £1,300 out of the blue!  :upset: I feel like Basil Fawlty with his £10 note!

WOW that's like $10,000 American!  I want that kind of luck.  Problem is I probably owe an ex employer that much for work I pretended to do.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2011, 02:55:04 PM
Quote from: "fester30"
Quote from: "Tank"I did some work for a company a while ago, over a year ago actually, and they never paid me (bastards) today I got an email from them saying their cash flow had improved and they could now pay me! £1,300 out of the blue!  :upset: I feel like Basil Fawlty with his £10 note!

WOW that's like $10,000 American!  I want that kind of luck.  Problem is I probably owe an ex employer that much for work I pretended to do.
lol It's more like $2,120 at the moment, but it's still better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: WrenJen on April 23, 2011, 03:42:23 AM
I'm cheerful because I have been to 4 atheist/agnostic/skeptic get-togethers in less than 10 days, and have NOW found all of YOU guys!  I wasn't aware there were actual, live people near me with similar beliefs.  Duh!  So, I'm happy.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 23, 2011, 04:00:45 AM
Quote from: "WrenJen"I wasn't aware there were actual, live people near me with similar beliefs.  Duh!  So, I'm happy.

Don't forget us who share a lack of similar beliefs.
I don't, mean to dampen you cheer though.
Dance on pink elephants.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Melmoth on April 29, 2011, 04:45:02 PM
We've got the royal divorce to look forward to! :D Double jubilation!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on April 29, 2011, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: Melmoth on April 29, 2011, 04:45:02 PM
We've got the royal divorce to look forward to! :D Double jubilation!

What a cynic.

And, actually, I'm rather looking forward to the "Royal Affair."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Will37 on May 08, 2011, 03:54:28 AM
The swift destruction of my enemies.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: PapistItalian16 on May 08, 2011, 04:22:16 AM
Reasons to be cheerful:

1. Christ is risen.
2. Christ will come again.
3. I just ate the BEST Pastrami sandwich. EVER.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: amppax on May 08, 2011, 10:21:54 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on April 29, 2011, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: Melmoth on April 29, 2011, 04:45:02 PM
We've got the royal divorce to look forward to! :D Double jubilation!

What a cynic.

And, actually, I'm rather looking forward to the "Royal Affair."

Anyone taking bets on how long before one or the other happens? my money's on under 5 years
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on May 11, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
May 21 is coming up, and I can't wait! How funny will that be?! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 11, 2011, 05:30:07 PM
Quote from: missedtheboat on May 11, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
May 21 is coming up, and I can't wait! How funny will that be?! ;D
Let's hope your user name doesn't become staggeringly ironic  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: missedtheboat on May 11, 2011, 06:18:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 11, 2011, 05:30:07 PM
Quote from: missedtheboat on May 11, 2011, 03:30:03 PM
May 21 is coming up, and I can't wait! How funny will that be?! ;D
Let's hope your user name doesn't become staggeringly ironic  ;D
hahahahaha!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2011, 08:39:06 PM
Maria made her 50 !!!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: SoTheyTellMe on May 12, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
I passed my finals.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2011, 09:28:54 PM
Quote from: SoTheyTellMe on May 12, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
I passed my finals.  ;D
Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: amppax on May 13, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
I just finished High school!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: PapistItalian16 on May 13, 2011, 08:18:50 PM
Quote from: amppax on May 13, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
I just finished High school!

:w00t: :w00t: :w00t:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2011, 09:58:19 PM
Quote from: amppax on May 13, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
I just finished High school!
And now welcome to the rest of your life!! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Illbethewriter on May 14, 2011, 12:13:28 AM
I bloody love my boyfriend. It's such a good feeling after 4 and a half years to be able to still say that. I still get butterflies from time to time, but usually its just a smile inside as I know exactly what he's thinking and exactly what he's going to say. I just hope we can keep having as much fun as we have done so far!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: thedport on May 14, 2011, 12:29:40 AM
I am alive, have a good job, and have freinds and family that care about me very much. I have lots to be cheerfull about.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on May 14, 2011, 04:26:56 AM
Hmm, this thread has reminded me how much of a pessimist I am.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Whitney on May 14, 2011, 04:36:52 AM
KITTENS!!!

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cooper20 on May 14, 2011, 05:49:13 AM
I just watched Four episodes of 'Drew Carry's Impro-a-ganza'.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Poptop on May 27, 2011, 05:40:54 AM
Happy for my decent health.  I don't have health insurance.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 12:55:29 AM
Our beloved Queen Whitney has made over 6,000 posts. All hail Queen Whitney SWMBO  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 02:45:09 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2011, 12:55:29 AM
Our beloved Queen Whitney has made over 6,000 posts. All hail Queen Whitney SWMBO  ;)

Queen Whitney eh...
Do you think she has any hats worth stealing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 08:21:38 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 28, 2011, 02:45:09 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 28, 2011, 12:55:29 AM
Our beloved Queen Whitney has made over 6,000 posts. All hail Queen Whitney SWMBO  ;)

Queen Whitney eh...
Do you think she has any hats worth stealing?

I hear she bought one for £87,000 recently on ebay  :-X
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
Soooo happy the watm weather is finally here.  Now I don't have to be a hermit, like I was all winter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2011, 05:26:16 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
Soooo happy the watm weather is finally here.  Now I don't have to be a hermit, like I was all winter.
Did you say where you live? I don't recall.

Do you get a little crabby when you are a hermit?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 05:35:22 PM
Warm^   {geez... X_x}


Yes! I hide in my protective, spikey shell.

I live in NYC. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: darkcyd on May 31, 2011, 04:07:33 PM
Beer, Girlfriends ass, my paycheck, the gleam in my eye after picking up a new toy(typically 4WD truck with large tires or some sort of firearm).

I think I just realized I'm a red neck.

An odd combination for an atheist chemisty McGuyver.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Too Few Lions on May 31, 2011, 05:18:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
Soooo happy the watm weather is finally here.  Now I don't have to be a hermit, like I was all winter.

I know exactly how you feel, here in the UK the winter's a good five months of the year, then we get a week or two of good weather, then it rains for pretty much the whole summer before getting freezing cold again!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:34:08 PM
BBC Radio 4 (except on a Sunday morning.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on May 31, 2011, 11:18:22 PM
Quote from: Too Few Lions on May 31, 2011, 05:18:39 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on May 28, 2011, 05:04:08 PM
Soooo happy the warm weather is finally here.  Now I don't have to be a hermit, like I was all winter.
I know exactly how you feel, here in the UK the winter's a good five months of the year, then we get a week or two of good weather, then it rains for pretty much the whole summer before getting freezing cold again!

Ugh, is it like that gross rain that just drizzles all day? I  hate the winter so much. It's just hard not to get fat during those months.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2011, 10:42:07 AM
Kids! Don't you just love their logic.


>
> TEACHER:    Maria, go to the map and find   North America.
> MARIA:         Here it  is.
> TEACHER:   Correct.  Now class, who discovered   America ?
> CLASS:         Maria.
> ____________________________________
>
> TEACHER:    John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the 
> floor?
> JOHN:          You told me to do it without using the tables.
> __________________________________________
>
> TEACHER:  Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile?'
> GLENN:      K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L'
> TEACHER:  No, that's wrong
> GLENN:       Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
> ____________________________________________
>
> TEACHER:   Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
> DONALD:     H I J K L M N O.
> TEACHER:   What are you talking about?
> DONALD:    Yesterday you said it's H to O.
> __________________________________
>
> TEACHER:   Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we 
> didn't have ten years ago.
> WINNIE:       Me!
> __________________________________________
>
> TEACHER:   Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
> GLEN:          Well, I'm a  lot closer to the ground than you are.
> _______________________________________
>
> TEACHER:     Millie, give me a sentence starting with '  I.  '
> MILLIE:         I  is...
> TEACHER:     No, Millie...... Always say, 'I  am.'
> MILLIE:         All right...  'I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.'
> ________________________________
>
> TEACHER:    George Washington not only chopped down his father's 
> cherry tree, but also admitted it.   Now, Louie, do you know why his father > didn't   punish him?
> LOUIS:           Because George still had  the axe in his hand.....
> ______________________________________
>
> TEACHER:    Now, Simon , tell me frankly, do you say prayers before 
> eating?
> SIMON:         No sir, I don't have to, my Mom is a good cook.
> ______________________________
>
> TEACHER:       Clyde , your  composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the 
> same as your   brother's.. Did you copy his?
> CLYDE  :         No, sir. It's the same dog.
> ___________________________________
>
> TEACHER:    Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking 
> when people are no longer  interested?
> HAROLD:     A teacher
> __________________________________
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Sharing a forum with you guys and seeing The Magic Pudding clock up 2,000 posts!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 09:12:44 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Sharing a forum with you guys and seeing The Magic Pudding clock up 2,000 posts!  ;D

Ye, I deserve a HAF steak knife.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2011, 09:19:01 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 09:12:44 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Sharing a forum with you guys and seeing The Magic Pudding clock up 2,000 posts!  ;D

Ye, I deserve a HAF steak knife.

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I think you have earned the whole set by now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Surely an HAF desert spoon would be more appropriate?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2011, 09:46:35 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Surely an HAF desert spoon would be more appropriate?
All types of cutlery are welcome at HAF  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 10:15:48 AM
Actually I think I deserve a gold steak knife.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 10, 2011, 10:28:42 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 10, 2011, 10:15:48 AM
Actually I think I deserve a gold steak knife.

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Pretty, but impractical.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Angler27 on June 10, 2011, 06:16:31 PM
For me, it would have to be when my family tells me they love me.

I have been married going on eight years, and I never get tired of hearing that and it always brightens my day.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 10:17:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2011, 09:46:35 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Surely an HAF desert spoon would be more appropriate?
All types of cutlery are welcome at HAF  ;)
Even triune cutlery?

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(This gives me reason to be cheerful.  ;D)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 05:46:13 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 10:17:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2011, 09:46:35 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Surely an HAF desert spoon would be more appropriate?
All types of cutlery are welcome at HAF  ;)
Even triune cutlery?

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(This gives me reason to be cheerful.  ;D)


I think anyone who could use the pictured cutlery would be regarded with awe.
Do these things come with a warning to wear eye protection?

Does the word awe originate from some greatly impressed open mouthed person going orrrrrrrrrr...?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2011, 08:30:01 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 10:17:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 10, 2011, 09:46:35 AM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 10, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Surely an HAF desert spoon would be more appropriate?
All types of cutlery are welcome at HAF  ;)
Even triune cutlery?

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(This gives me reason to be cheerful.  ;D)
Congratulations on having a highly developed trivia knowledge centre, very impressive. Were these designed for amputees?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2011, 08:36:49 AM
McQ makes 3,000+ posts. Congratulations to a stalwart protector of, and contributor to, HAF.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 11, 2011, 09:16:47 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 05:46:13 AM
I think anyone who could use the pictured cutlery would be regarded with awe.
Do these things come with a warning to wear eye protection?
They would definitely be a strong addition to food fights! ;D

QuoteDoes the word awe originate from some greatly impressed open mouthed person going orrrrrrrrrr...?
I was sad enough to look this up.  Apparently it comes from the Old English "ege" meaning fear.  This rather confused me until I found out that "g" in Old English is "yogh" - a "y" sound.  Wikipedia fills me with awe, and is another reason to be cheerful.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 11, 2011, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 11, 2011, 08:30:01 AM
Congratulations on having a highly developed trivia knowledge centre, very impressive. Were these designed for amputees?
Thanks - I like to call it "Google". ;)  They don't appear to have been designed for anyone...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 11, 2011, 08:36:49 AM
McQ makes 3,000+ posts. Congratulations to a stalwart protector of, and contributor to, HAF.

Hmm, I was thinking hammer.
I was thinking shiny hammer, I found a beer hammer I liked.
But I decided on this Thor hammer.

It says this but it's hard to read.
"Whoever holds this hammer if he be worthy shall possess the power"

And I must point out it's poor form to hit someone with a gifted hammer.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEAgSJ.jpg&hash=db15b853f2426611f49b492e7d8be7460f01c889)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 11, 2011, 08:51:26 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
beer hammer
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fschoolpulse.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fbeer-hammer.jpg&hash=f0ba62e3d424b548e410840b4f3e6a1e557175b2)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 09:14:15 PM
Quote from: Nimzo on June 11, 2011, 08:51:26 PM
beer hammer

Not many beers require a hammer these days do they?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nimzo on June 11, 2011, 09:26:45 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 09:14:15 PM
Not many beers require a hammer these days do they?
You'd be surpised...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxaxor.com%2Fimages%2Ffrozen-beer%2Ffrozen-beer03.jpg&hash=4b4aa5a9221d4aa9e47c89346dee488242e331f6)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 11, 2011, 09:48:37 PM
Is that an Alaskan beer?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 12, 2011, 06:11:28 PM
LOL at the multipurpose dinnerware and hammar. The things people come up with amuse me.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 13, 2011, 08:54:19 PM
Fergie from BEP in Meet you halfway!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 14, 2011, 10:25:17 AM
I checked my marks from my last semesters modules and on PDP (Personal Development and Planning) I got 100%. By all accounts this is the first 100% on any module in the last 5 years. Now I was expecting a good mark as I had done everything expected tons of times in real life so it was just a question of doing what was asked of me by a very good tutor. But none the less it was a nice surprise to get a bulls eye!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 20, 2011, 06:47:14 AM
leeden gets to 50 posts!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on July 27, 2011, 10:31:02 PM
Tank is now a moderator!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2011, 11:13:59 PM
Hehe I should have posted that in my own thread!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 28, 2011, 12:21:00 AM
Quote from: fester30 on July 27, 2011, 10:31:02 PM
Tank is now a moderator!

I concur. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: fester30 on July 28, 2011, 02:21:41 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 27, 2011, 11:13:59 PM
Hehe I should have posted that in my own thread!

Yes this thread was the first thing I thought of when I saw that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2011, 09:34:46 PM
I just got to delete my test thread :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Looncall on July 29, 2011, 11:47:37 AM
I'm cheerful when the wind comes up or the temperature goes down in the wilds during bug season.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Melmoth on July 30, 2011, 05:27:43 PM
I got an A for my dissertation :D The tutor was very flattering in his report, too. He said that it had a "sickly feel because of its tight focus," that it was full of "unpleasant menace," and that there seemed to be "no way out." These are some of the nicest things anyone has ever said about my work. So I'm one happy bunny!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2011, 06:14:04 PM
Congratulations! Happy Bunny!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2011, 09:10:23 AM
I now haz ban hammer! And await the arrival of the next spammer!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on August 01, 2011, 10:10:57 AM
My new science method, can enlarge body parts up to 23 inch.

www.getawhopper.com
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2011, 11:18:43 PM
Hammered my first spammer  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 03, 2011, 12:17:44 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 02, 2011, 11:18:43 PM
Hammered my first spammer  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sweet!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tristan Jay on August 05, 2011, 02:47:30 AM
Well, after doing a day's-worth of very fascinating testing, I'm exhausted and disheartened about a lot of problems that have been registered by the tests.  The one bright spot in all of it was the IQ test, and I'm really quite pleased.  I was just a few numbers short of being in a higher range, too.  Add to that the fact that I think I could have done better, if I wasn't so distracted, by the timer of all things...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hidelight on August 05, 2011, 05:19:55 AM
Found an old xanax!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Jephthah on August 05, 2011, 05:31:12 AM
I moved back to CA after being away for 12 years - and found that my little sisters have grown into great women.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 05, 2011, 06:09:49 PM
Reason to be cheerful in a bad situation. My fiance of 5 years broke up with me; however, I found I had more friends than I originally thought when I needed someone to talk to. Also, as soon as I became single, I have found people who have been flirting with me and are interested in me. That has been a big self-esteem booster because I was having self-esteem issues even a year or so before the break up, due to the issues we were having.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2011, 12:38:36 PM
Logging on to HAF in the morning and finding that there is more than one page of replies to read  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Xjeepguy on August 08, 2011, 05:10:27 PM
Walking out of my apartment and looking at the beauty of West Virginia. Smelling the mountain air. A hug from my daughters, or my wife. Fajitas. Dairy queen.

I dont need money to be happy. It's the little things.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 08, 2011, 06:05:53 PM
Quote from: Xjeepguy on August 08, 2011, 05:10:27 PM
Dairy queen.

That makes me cheerful as well. (^_^) It's one of the best parts of summer!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MinusGod on August 09, 2011, 07:45:42 AM
That our highly improbable state of being conscious life of the homosapian speciea permits us to experience cheerfulness in the first place.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2011, 03:53:32 PM
Because even after all the real shitstorms I've been through (especially in the last three years, and pardon my language, but there really is no other word to describe some of the people I've encountered other than 'shit') I've *never* forgotten just how lucky I am, and that I've found that I can still keep on going. Bring on the massive shitstorm!

I've looked into the abyss, saw loads of shit, and survived. ;D

8)

Thank you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on August 09, 2011, 05:48:22 PM
I have just been for a three-mile walk with the wife.  I was feeling unusually perky, usually I'm not up to walking anywhere near that far.  Now I'm very tired and hurting, but happy I did it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on August 09, 2011, 07:05:24 PM
 have 10 days off from work. Finally to sit back and relax
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 12, 2011, 03:41:34 PM
Feeling quite good at the moment. I have just done the last bit of my degree work and passed it. So, subject to exam board verification, I now have a 1st Class BSc (Hons) Business Computing Solutions (Internet Pathway) :) Now all I need to do is find a way to make money out of it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 12, 2011, 04:26:53 PM
 My arms have muscles now. I'm all like "hey there   ;) "
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 12, 2011, 06:21:07 PM
Reason to be cheerful, in about a year and a half, I went from 187lbs to 130lbs ^_^
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 12, 2011, 08:30:48 PM
^  Hey, congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Munchkin Goddess on August 13, 2011, 12:00:49 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 12, 2011, 08:30:48 PM
^  Hey, congrats!
Thank you, and I didn't change my eating habits. It's more like changing the size of portions I eat. As a result, my stomach shrunk and, while I am no longer fun to go to an all-you-can-eat buffet, I didn't have to change my eating habits, lol. Well, the last 4 to 5 pounds were due to me being sick, lol.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 13, 2011, 12:29:44 AM
I just don't eat after 8pm, and drink water instead of sugary drinks.

I also walk everwhere, but that's mainly cuz public transit is expensive! >__<
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2011, 02:41:49 PM
Luck exists ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 20, 2011, 04:25:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2011, 02:41:49 PM
Luck exists ;D


Oooh, something good happen to you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2011, 05:00:20 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on August 20, 2011, 04:25:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 20, 2011, 02:41:49 PM
Luck exists ;D


Oooh, something good happen to you?

Something almost unbelievable ;D

Just one of those years when everything is going downhill (or rather, people are trying to tug you down and then by pure twist of fate, it all changes).

If fact that seems to happen often to me. ??? I'm an extraordinarily lucky person, and I'm very thankful for that.

If I believed in god, I would call luck god. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 20, 2011, 05:58:33 PM
I don't believe in luck or fate, but  i'm glad good things are happening. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on August 20, 2011, 06:51:53 PM
Some swine set fire to a shed used by a charity for which I volunteer (see here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=7870.75)).

The reason to be cheerful is the amazingly generous way the public rallied round to help.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2011, 07:34:01 PM
10 real users online and no spammers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 25, 2011, 12:28:33 AM
Yay, Tank!

My rat isn't smelly today, and I taught her how to jump on command. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 25, 2011, 12:30:52 AM
MY rat is sleeping, all peaceful-like.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Free-Being on September 07, 2011, 06:52:16 AM
Logic and Reason.

The universe may have generated us, but it does not need us to function. In fact, it may function better without us... We are extremely fortunate to experience the 'human experience.'
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 07, 2011, 07:50:54 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 25, 2011, 12:30:52 AM
MY rat is sleeping, all peaceful-like.  :)

Aww!  You have a pet rat as well?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 12, 2011, 07:39:13 AM
Only 6 spammer accounts to ban this morning  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2011, 08:15:05 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on September 07, 2011, 07:50:54 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 25, 2011, 12:30:52 AM
MY rat is sleeping, all peaceful-like.  :)

Aww!  You have a pet rat as well?
Two. A black one and a white one.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2011, 02:31:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2011, 07:39:13 AM
Only 6 spammer accounts to ban this morning  ;D

Good grief, are there usually more than that?

Reasons to be cheerful, other than the usual "woke up this morning" --

don't owe anyone money
cat is still asleep rather than bugging me to play fetch with her
email, which has made staying in touch with my brother so much easier
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2011, 03:08:41 PM
Won on horse races today.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 12, 2011, 03:12:08 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 12, 2011, 02:31:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 12, 2011, 07:39:13 AM
Only 6 spammer accounts to ban this morning  ;D

Good grief, are there usually more than that?

Reasons to be cheerful, other than the usual "woke up this morning" --

don't owe anyone money
cat is still asleep rather than bugging me to play fetch with her
email, which has made staying in touch with my brother so much easier


On August 8th there were 1,694 new accounts opened on that one day, that was the peak of the spammer incursions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 12, 2011, 03:37:34 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 12, 2011, 03:08:41 PM
Won on horse races today.  :D

Horse's name?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 12, 2011, 03:41:59 PM
It was a V4 game, meaning there are four races with 10(sometimes only 8 )-15 horses each and you have to get the winner right in each one to win.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on September 12, 2011, 05:27:10 PM
Beautiful sunny day. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddhasansocie on September 15, 2011, 11:23:46 PM
Ha...I was about to say caffeine. I don't drink much coffee but when I do it is AMAZING.
Quote from: The Black Jester on June 26, 2010, 04:36:14 PM
Quote from: Tank
Quote from: The Black JesterCongrats, Tank!!!!  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/cheesygrin.gif" alt=":D" title="cheesy grin" />

Is this intended as a thread for everyone's "reasons to be cheerful," or just a sneaky way to announce your grandchild's imminent arrival?
We are members of a 'Happy' forum, atheist, agnostic or theist, the operative word is 'happy', so what are your reasons to be cheerful?

Right now?  My morning coffee....ooooh, lovely, lovely coffee....

On a few moments' reflection?

My wife
My parents
My brother (LittleTheBlackJester to everyone here)
My sobriety
My friend Peter
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Theater
Douglas Adams
P.G. Wodehouse
Terry Pratchett
HAF, and oases like it
Relative freedom and security and material comfort.
Medical insurance
Brownies
ice cream
OH!  and ice cream.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 15, 2011, 11:30:53 PM
My economy at the moment is... Well, it SUCKS.

That in itself is not all that cheery, but I don't give a f**k and thus, it is  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2011, 07:19:21 PM
10 users online and none is a spammer! Woot!!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
I bought a puppy for my daughter and fiancé almost 2 months ago. It was the runt of the litter of toy poodles. Just the cutest dog ever.
About a week into having him, the evil little 7 year old girl who I had told my daughter she wasn't allowed to play with, ran over and picked him up while he was out side doing his business. She proceeded to throw him high into the air and let him hit the ground. He was on the verge of death. The vet said we had to inject him with fluids 3 times a day because he was to brain-damaged to know to drink. Also said he'd give us about 10% chance of him not needing to be put down. It was looking very bleak.

But here we are, just a couple weeks later, and as far as I can tell he is back 100%. This makes me happy- but even better, it's made my daughter and fiancé very happy, which in turn makes me that much happier.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2011, 09:54:41 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
I bought a puppy for my daughter and fiancé almost 2 months ago. It was the runt of the litter of toy poodles. Just the cutest dog ever.
About a week into having him, the evil little 7 year old girl who I had told my daughter she wasn't allowed to play with, ran over and picked him up while he was out side doing his business. She proceeded to throw him high into the air and let him hit the ground. He was on the verge of death. The vet said we had to inject him with fluids 3 times a day because he was to brain-damaged to know to drink. Also said he'd give us about 10% chance of him not needing to be put down. It was looking very bleak.

But here we are, just a couple weeks later, and as far as I can tell he is back 100%. This makes me happy- but even better, it's made my daughter and fiancé very happy, which in turn makes me that much happier.
What happened to the 7 yo girl?  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 09:59:26 PM
My car got its han... Eh... Wheels. It got its wheels on some 98 octane gasoline in stead of 95 octane. Now, it goes like nobody's business  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:08:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2011, 09:54:41 PM
What happened to the 7 yo girl?  >:(

Well, when we confronted the parents about what she did, they were beyond upset. They said that they've been having problems like this with her for a long time now. She was standing there smiling.
I used to work with kids that were too much trouble and needed to be cared for in a residential setting, and there's a look that you see in these kids eyes. She has it and I spotted it the first time I saw her.
Anyway, all summer (before this) she was always outside playing with the neighborhood children. Ever since this happened, the only time I've seen her is when her parents are getting her into or out of the car for school.

I've seriously considered giving them information on the place I used to work so they can get her some help before it's too late and she moves on from harming animals to harming humans.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2011, 10:13:53 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:08:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2011, 09:54:41 PM
What happened to the 7 yo girl?  >:(

Well, when we confronted the parents about what she did, they were beyond upset. They said that they've been having problems like this with her for a long time now. She was standing there smiling.
I used to work with kids that were too much trouble and needed to be cared for in a residential setting, and there's a look that you see in these kids eyes. She has it and I spotted it the first time I saw her.
Anyway, all summer (before this) she was always outside playing with the neighborhood children. Ever since this happened, the only time I've seen her is when her parents are getting her into or out of the car for school.

I've seriously considered giving them information on the place I used to work so they can get her some help before it's too late and she moves on from harming animals to harming humans.
Do it, it can't hurt and could litterally be a life saver.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
But here we are, just a couple weeks later, and as far as I can tell he is back 100%. This makes me happy- but even better, it's made my daughter and fiancé very happy, which in turn makes me that much happier.
Good, that. Asmodean, he likes tiny, furry things. He also dislikes seven year olds with issues, so good thing it wasn't Asmodean's pet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 26, 2011, 10:20:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
But here we are, just a couple weeks later, and as far as I can tell he is back 100%. This makes me happy- but even better, it's made my daughter and fiancé very happy, which in turn makes me that much happier.
Good, that. Asmodean, he likes tiny, furry things. He also dislikes seven year olds with issues, so good thing it wasn't Asmodean's pet.
Lots of deep dark fiords near you  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:27:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 26, 2011, 10:20:49 PM
Lots of deep dark fiords near you  ;)
Yup. And big rocks. Very convenient for ballast.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
Good, that. Asmodean, he likes tiny, furry things...

For your consideration then, may I present Taco....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg24.imageshack.us%2Fimg24%2F4373%2Fsany0040r.jpg&hash=b8738d921373b89e3a3ef3b3376c8eb87b0e2079)

Is he tiny and furry enough for the Amsodean?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:57:03 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
Is he tiny and furry enough for the Amsodean?
Hmm... *walk around while rubbing chin*

Yes... Yes, Asmodean, he approves.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 27, 2011, 10:46:24 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 26, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
Good, that. Asmodean, he likes tiny, furry things...

For your consideration then, may I present Taco....

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg24.imageshack.us%2Fimg24%2F4373%2Fsany0040r.jpg&hash=b8738d921373b89e3a3ef3b3376c8eb87b0e2079)

Is he tiny and furry enough for the Amsodean?
Taco! He's very cute!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 27, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 27, 2011, 10:46:24 AM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on September 26, 2011, 10:47:36 PM
Is he tiny and furry enough for the Amsodean?
Taco! He's very cute!

He's sure more than cute enough for me -- he's adorable!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 27, 2011, 04:19:02 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 27, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
He's sure more than cute enough for me -- he's adorable!
And look at them ears - all forward-like, like "Whut?"  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:38:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/cheesygrin.gif" alt=":D" title="cheesy grin" />

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
13 real users on-line all at once! I think that's the highest total I have seen! Woot!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 14, 2011, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:38:26 PM
13 real users on-line all at once! I think that's the highest total I have seen! Woot!!!
Plus Asmodean the Hidden unless you has x-ray vision to go with that Hammer(tm)  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:52:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 14, 2011, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:38:26 PM
13 real users on-line all at once! I think that's the highest total I have seen! Woot!!!
Plus Asmodean the Hidden unless you has x-ray vision to go with that Hammer(tm)  :P
I haz xray vision to go with the banz hammerz!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 14, 2011, 07:06:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:52:03 PM
I haz xray vision to go with the banz hammerz!
So how is a lump of clay supposed to hide now?!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on October 14, 2011, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 14, 2011, 07:06:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 14, 2011, 06:52:03 PM
I haz xray vision to go with the banz hammerz!
So how is a lump of clay supposed to hide now?!  >:(
Don't log in until you post, and then log out after.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 14, 2011, 09:11:13 PM
Quote from: Davin on October 14, 2011, 09:05:40 PM
Don't log in until you post, and then log out after.
Not good enough.  >:( I demand the installation of a lump-hiding mod immideately.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Yagi-Atama on October 18, 2011, 08:31:40 PM
Reasons to be cheerful? Living in Japan and often surrounded by hot Asian chicks. If that's not reason to be happy I don't know what is.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2011, 08:57:40 PM
Quote from: Yagi-Atama on October 18, 2011, 08:31:40 PM
Reasons to be cheerful? Living in Japan and often surrounded by hot Asian chicks. If that's not reason to be happy I don't know what is.
The swift decapitation of a troll  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 19, 2011, 07:18:14 PM
I got a cheque for  360 smackers in the mail today!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2011, 09:42:17 PM
My 7,001st post  ;D
'I am the only post whore in village!'
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Earthling on October 26, 2011, 08:08:44 PM
My Bobcat. She is a beautiful stray kitten I saved from the cold dark Midwestern winter a year or so ago by jumping out my front door, grabbing her by the back of the neck and chucking her inside. It took her a couple of days to get used to the idea but now she is laying on my computer desk, purring and overlooking the human silliness produced on the screen from the movement of my mouse. I'm on her schedule.

Music. I've found hours and hours of concert footage from the likes of Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Gins N' Roses, Oasis, etc. to add to my website, as well as some interesting videos from Alex Jones Bill Still and Earthling (another one on animal cruelty)

Though my younger brother is dying of stage four colon cancer he had a break from chemotherapy to come and visit me last week. We had a good time. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on November 01, 2011, 09:04:16 PM
My first accepted short story is available (http://www.betenoiremagazine.com/)! After my awesome last few years, a cheerful thing to happen is pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 01, 2011, 09:26:06 PM
Quote from: Davin on November 01, 2011, 09:04:16 PM
My first accepted short story is available (http://www.betenoiremagazine.com/)! After my awesome last few years, a cheerful thing to happen is pretty awesome.
Exellent news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 02, 2011, 02:59:21 AM
Congrats. :) That is a reason to be cheerful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 07, 2011, 04:59:08 PM
I start training my quarter horse for jumping today. After two years of training on the flat I finally get to use him for what I bought him for.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 07, 2011, 04:59:08 PM
I start training my quarter horse for jumping today. After two years of training on the flat I finally get to use him for what I bought him for.  ;D


Jumped him last night, and he did fabulous for his first time. It seemed like he really enjoyed it too. I haven't seen him this happy to work in a long time!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 08, 2011, 05:20:28 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Jumped him last night, and he did fabulous for his first time. It seemed like he really enjoyed it too. I haven't seen him this happy to work in a long time!  ;D
..!

:o

... .... Oh! A horse. Of course...  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2011, 06:16:48 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 08, 2011, 05:20:28 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 03:20:00 PM
Jumped him last night, and he did fabulous for his first time. It seemed like he really enjoyed it too. I haven't seen him this happy to work in a long time!  ;D
..!

:o

... .... Oh! A horse. Of course...  :P



AHahahaha! I just realized how wrong that sounded!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 08, 2011, 06:19:39 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 06:16:48 PM
AHahahaha! I just realized how wrong that sounded!
Nono, sounds just right, you should write that down, memorize it and use it in casual conversation when you see a passer-by come into earshot.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2011, 06:26:46 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 08, 2011, 06:19:39 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 08, 2011, 06:16:48 PM
AHahahaha! I just realized how wrong that sounded!
Nono, sounds just right, you should write that down, memorize it and use it in casual conversation when you see a passer-by come into earshot.  ;D


That made me crack up in the middle of class, thanks. :P  People may think I'm crazy now XD
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2011, 07:38:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Very good results, well done.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 10, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
A Swede in the US school system... What else would  you expect?  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 10, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
A Swede in the US school system... What else would  you expect?  :P
Nothing less, I was just trying to be supportive. I wish I got grades like that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 10, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
A Swede in the US school system... What else would  you expect?  :P
Nothing less, I was just trying to be supportive. I wish I got grades like that.


It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 01:14:57 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.
Clever and cruel. I like you! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 11, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 01:14:57 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.
Clever and cruel. I like you! :D

Well, I was getting tired of people being lazy and not paying attention in class,  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 02:00:27 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
Well, I was getting tired of people being lazy and not paying attention in class,  ;D
haha. My way of avoiding this, don't take notes. pay attention, commit everything to memory and not letting ppl know I actually do have half a brain.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 11, 2011, 08:45:36 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.
Excellent tactic, love it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 11, 2011, 08:51:17 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.
Spite is good.  ;D I join the list of they who applaud this tactic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Skyrim launched this morning  :D :D


http://store.steampowered.com



just my cheerful contribution, carry on.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 11, 2011, 03:38:02 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Skyrim launched this morning  :D :D


http://store.steampowered.com



just my cheerful contribution, carry on.


I keep hearing about that. What is it? (Random fact, my phone kept autocorrecting I keep to Ikea)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 04:01:43 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 03:38:02 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Skyrim launched this morning  :D :D


http://store.steampowered.com



just my cheerful contribution, carry on.


I keep hearing about that. What is it? (Random fact, my phone kept autocorrecting I keep to Ikea)

hah i so hate auto correct.

skyrim is just the next game from bethesda, a company famous for producing a certain quality and style of game with features like:

open ended, unrestricted 3d game world
complete modding tools inspiring a large community of modders

Unlike other games that people just finish and move on to something else, bethesda puts out games that people start to 'live in' for years after their release.  Rearranging the landscapes, adding houses to live in, creating subgames within the main game that let you grow gardens, run stores, marry, raise children, etc.

It can be a great creative outlet if you are into cgi design or scripting.

Skyrim reviews from today are hailing it as an achievement that goes far beyond the previous games like fallout3, oblivion, and morrowind.


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 05:44:51 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Skyrim launched this morning  :D :D


http://store.steampowered.com



just my cheerful contribution, carry on.
Yes! Someone else who get's the importance of 11.11.11. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 09:28:25 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 05:44:51 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 03:34:50 PM
Skyrim launched this morning  :D :D


http://store.steampowered.com



just my cheerful contribution, carry on.
Yes! Someone else who get's the importance of 11.11.11. :D

Nice! Did you already get your copy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 09:41:02 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 09:28:25 PM
Nice! Did you already get your copy?
Not yet. It was shipped to my second adress, since we thought we were going to be there. So I have to wait another 2.5 weeks.  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 10:16:16 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 09:41:02 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 09:28:25 PM
Nice! Did you already get your copy?
Not yet. It was shipped to my second adress, since we thought we were going to be there. So I have to wait another 2.5 weeks.  :'(
Sorry to hear that!

Here I thought my life miserable because I can't play until tomorrow night after i clean the house do the shopping run the laundry feed the cats go to the bar and come home to make dinner. 

unless i skip sleeping tonight  ??? or move back in with mom
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 10:39:01 PM
Quote from: xm1 on November 11, 2011, 10:16:16 PM
Sorry to hear that!
Here I thought my life miserable because I can't play until tomorrow night after i clean the house do the shopping run the laundry feed the cats go to the bar and come home to make dinner. 
unless i skip sleeping tonight  ??? or move back in with mom
haha. Well I've still got PC Black Ops to keep me company, so I think I'll survive... I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 12, 2011, 12:29:04 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 05:44:51 PM
Yes! Someone else who get's the importance of 11.11.11. :D

Besides being one of the rare times the US date format makes sense?

I wonder how popular a number system would be that went 10s 0s 100s
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 12:38:09 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 12, 2011, 12:29:04 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 11, 2011, 05:44:51 PM
Yes! Someone else who get's the importance of 11.11.11. :D

Besides being one of the rare times the US date format makes sense?

I wonder how popular a number system would be that went 10s 0s 100s
Haha. No clue, but you could try to make it happen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 12, 2011, 12:45:02 AM
Changing the subject now,  :D my ball python shed today so now she's all pretty and shiny. She gets a nice olive green colour to her after she sheds. Also, going down to Indianapolis tomorrow for an early birthday weekend and a reptile expo. Super excited for that. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 12, 2011, 12:46:51 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 12, 2011, 12:45:02 AM
Changing the subject now,  :D my ball python shed today so now she's all pretty and shiny. She gets a nice olive green colour to her after she sheds. Also, going down to Indianapolis tomorrow for an early birthday weekend and a reptile expo. Super excited for that. ;D

OoOh! Pics? (of the snake)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 12:55:30 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 12, 2011, 12:45:02 AM
Changing the subject now,  :D my ball python shed today so now she's all pretty and shiny. She gets a nice olive green colour to her after she sheds. Also, going down to Indianapolis tomorrow for an early birthday weekend and a reptile expo. Super excited for that. ;D
Cool. And Happy early birthday!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 12, 2011, 12:56:37 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 12:55:30 AM
Cool. And Happy early birthday!  :D

Thanks!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 03:10:04 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 12, 2011, 12:56:37 AM
Thanks!
;D no prob. Hope you have a great one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2011, 06:59:42 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 10, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
A Swede in the US school system... What else would  you expect?  :P
Nothing less, I was just trying to be supportive. I wish I got grades like that.


It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.

You know, you could sell them. There might be people willing to pay for good notes ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 12, 2011, 09:53:36 AM
Yesterday (11th Nov 2011) was the most active day since HAF changed forum software on the 28th April 2011. There were 277 posts. A large amount of this activity can be put down to one member 'not your typical...'. Well done that member, and all those who engaged with her, keep up the good work!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 12, 2011, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2011, 09:53:36 AM
A large amount of this activity can be put down to one member 'not your typical...'.

She is quite the Chatty Cathy.  ;D My experience is that a forum needs someone like 'not your typical' to stir things up and infuse new blood.  After awhile, the older members have said everything they have to say, and conversations grow stale. Then an energetic new member comes along and breathes new life into the discussion.  It's a tribute to this forum that a Christian like 'not' can come in and essentially be accepted.  That would probably not be the case in most Christian fora if an atheist popped in.  This does seem to be an oasis of free speech (as long as it's civil), and that is a reason to be cheerful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 12, 2011, 01:33:11 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 12, 2011, 12:46:51 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 12, 2011, 12:45:02 AM
Changing the subject now,  :D my ball python shed today so now she's all pretty and shiny. She gets a nice olive green colour to her after she sheds. Also, going down to Indianapolis tomorrow for an early birthday weekend and a reptile expo. Super excited for that. ;D

OoOh! Pics? (of the snake)

I'll see if I can find a camera  :D

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2011, 06:59:42 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 11, 2011, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 10, 2011, 08:12:39 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 10, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 10, 2011, 07:21:49 PM
Got the results from three of my finals today. Got a 91%, a 93%, and an 89%. I am so happy  ;D
Awesome job! :D
A Swede in the US school system... What else would  you expect?  :P
Nothing less, I was just trying to be supportive. I wish I got grades like that.


It's funny, because I took notes on everything that was said in Swedish just because people are constantly asking to copy off of my notes. I guess I was just feeling spiteful haha.

You know, you could sell them. There might be people willing to pay for good notes ;D

I never thought of that... but then it would require me translate them into English and I may be too lazy for that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:32:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 12, 2011, 09:53:36 AM
Yesterday (11th Nov 2011) was the most active day since HAF changed forum software on the 28th April 2011. There were 277 posts. A large amount of this activity can be put down to one member 'not your typical...'. Well done that member, and all those who engaged with her, keep up the good work!  ;D
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 12, 2011, 01:10:03 PM
She is quite the Chatty Cathy.  ;D My experience is that a forum needs someone like 'not your typical' to stir things up and infuse new blood.
Thank you. I come here and get answers to questions that most people just turn a blind eye to, like what i think doesn't matter. And to all who have said I'll convert to atheism soon, you just might be right... ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
Today someone (Who I don't like very much) asked me to do something for them, because I 'love them with the love of Christ'. My responce, u ask? "I would, but that goes against what me HAFamily taught me." :) <3
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 13, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
Well, good for you!  Impressive.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:27:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 13, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
Well, good for you!  Impressive.
Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:14:12 PM
Today someone (Who I don't like very much) asked me to do something for them, because I 'love them with the love of Christ'. My responce, u ask? "I would, but that goes against what me HAFamily taught me." :) <3
What was their reaction?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:42:29 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:38:54 PM
What was their reaction?
First, I was being 'disobedient and wrong and spiteful.' Then came the , 'WTF is your HAFamily?'
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:48:45 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:42:29 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:38:54 PM
What was their reaction?
First, I was being 'disobedient and wrong and spiteful.' Then came the , 'WTF is your HAFamily?'
LOL!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:48:45 PM
LOL!  :D
Yeah, apperantly it's wrong for me to know atheist now too. smh, I can't win.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:04:31 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 07:51:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 07:48:45 PM
LOL!  :D
Yeah, apperantly it's wrong for me to know atheist now too. smh, I can't win.
Of course you can, just be yourself and do as little harm to others as you can.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 08:05:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:04:31 PM
Of course you can, just be yourself and do as little harm to others as you can.
If that's the basis of winning, how on EARTH is Charlie Sheen doing it?! ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:32:28 PM
And to all who have said I'll convert to atheism soon, you just might be right... ;D

On the "Dawkins Scale" thread, you said that you were a Number 1, which means that you know that there is a God.  In your explanation, you said that God and Jesus had proven their existence to you many times, or something to that effect.  Now, you say that you may "convert" to atheism, which means, at the very least, a lack of belief in gods.  Now do you see why no one should claim to "know" about the existence or lack of existence of God?  Such "knowledge" only amounts to a subjective feeling, and is capable of being changed, which means that it wasn't knowledge to begin with.  Do you see the inconsistency of these two positions that you have taken?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:50:37 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 08:44:53 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 12, 2011, 07:32:28 PM
And to all who have said I'll convert to atheism soon, you just might be right... ;D

On the "Dawkins Scale" thread, you said that you were a Number 1, which means that you know that there is a God.  In your explanation, you said that God and Jesus had proven their existence to you many times, or something to that effect.  Now, you say that you may "convert" to atheism, which means, at the very least, a lack of belief in gods.  Now do you see why no one should claim to "know" about the existence or lack of existence of God?  Such "knowledge" only amounts to a subjective feeling, and is capable of being changed, which means that it wasn't knowledge to begin with.  Do you see the inconsistency of these two positions that you have taken?
nyt... can go from a 1 to a 6, which is perfectly reasonable. She does not have to go from knowing god exists(1) to knowing he doesn't(7). She can quite happily move from knowing (1) to a place of 'not proven'(6).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:00:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:50:37 PM
nyt... can go from a 1 to a 6, which is perfectly reasonable. She does not have to go from knowing god exists(1) to knowing he doesn't(7). She can quite happily move from knowing (1) to a place of 'not proven'(6).
Thank you Tank. And Ecurb, I was wavering in my faith. A storm came, and like any decent branch on a tree, I shook. I guess that's not allowed to happen now?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:50:37 PM

nyt... can go from a 1 to a 6, which is perfectly reasonable. She does not have to go from knowing god exists(1) to knowing he doesn't(7). She can quite happily move from knowing (1) to a place of 'not proven'(6).

But that would show that her "knowledge" as a 1 wasn't "knowledge" at all.  That's my whole point - no one on either side should ever claim to be in a place of "knowledge" about this subject.  Neither 1's nor 7's are rational.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 09:13:21 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 13, 2011, 09:00:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:50:37 PM
nyt... can go from a 1 to a 6, which is perfectly reasonable. She does not have to go from knowing god exists(1) to knowing he doesn't(7). She can quite happily move from knowing (1) to a place of 'not proven'(6).
Thank you Tank. And Ecurb, I was wavering in my faith. A storm came, and like any decent branch on a tree, I shook. I guess that's not allowed to happen now?

Oh, certainly, I have doubts all the time.  But that's the point - I'm not claiming "knowledge" as a 1.  I realize I could be wrong, so I'm a 2.  I don't think anyone should be a 1 or a 7, at least not at this stage of human knowledge.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2011, 09:15:50 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 08:50:37 PM

nyt... can go from a 1 to a 6, which is perfectly reasonable. She does not have to go from knowing god exists(1) to knowing he doesn't(7). She can quite happily move from knowing (1) to a place of 'not proven'(6).

But that would show that her "knowledge" as a 1 wasn't "knowledge" at all.  That's my whole point - no one on either side should ever claim to be in a place of "knowledge" about this subject.  Neither 1's nor 7's are rational.
But you claim an irrational case of 'knowledge' (1) having had your epiphany on the day you took LSD, do you not?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2011, 09:49:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 13, 2011, 09:15:50 PM

But you claim an irrational case of 'knowledge' (1) having had your epiphany on the day you took LSD, do you not?

I had the subjective feeling of certainty at the time, but do not claim that as "knowledge" in the sense I mean here.  As I thought I explained, to say with certainty that I "know" something would require me to be able to prove empirically beyond any reasonable doubt that something was true.  That would usually require some capacity to demonstrate a particular reality through repeatable experimentation, which I cannot do in the case of God. Thus, I am a "2" on the scale.  My experiences over the past 40 years have created faith - I do not claim that they have created knowledge.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 15, 2011, 02:32:55 PM
I don't see a reason to take another person's self-indentification with the scale so personally.

If a poster here went from a "6" to a "1", I might raise an eyebrow to myself, but I don't think I'd jump all over them.   :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:06:30 PM
Asmodean the Evilly-Mage-Like One finally got his fingers on Skyrim! The good people of Tamriel tremble in fear now. And THAT is a reason to be very cheerful indeed  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:07:18 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:06:30 PM
Asmodean the Evilly-Mage-Like One finally got his fingers on Skyrim! The good people of Tamriel tremble in fear now. And THAT is a reason to be very cheerful indeed  ;D
See you back in a week then?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:09:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:07:18 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:06:30 PM
Asmodean the Evilly-Mage-Like One finally got his fingers on Skyrim! The good people of Tamriel tremble in fear now. And THAT is a reason to be very cheerful indeed  ;D
See you back in a week then?  ;D
Oh, no, I can easily combine my love for Skyrim with my love for this place  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2011, 03:03:40 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:09:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:07:18 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:06:30 PM
Asmodean the Evilly-Mage-Like One finally got his fingers on Skyrim! The good people of Tamriel tremble in fear now. And THAT is a reason to be very cheerful indeed  ;D
See you back in a week then?  ;D
Oh, no, I can easily combine my love for Skyrim with my love for this place  ;D

I just started Oblivion while I wait for Assassin's Creed Revelations. I'm enjoying it very much. ;D

Looting the entire area...I never knew I was such a kleptomaniac ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 19, 2011, 03:29:04 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2011, 03:03:40 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:09:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 18, 2011, 04:07:18 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 18, 2011, 04:06:30 PM
Asmodean the Evilly-Mage-Like One finally got his fingers on Skyrim! The good people of Tamriel tremble in fear now. And THAT is a reason to be very cheerful indeed  ;D
See you back in a week then?  ;D
Oh, no, I can easily combine my love for Skyrim with my love for this place  ;D

I just started Oblivion while I wait for Assassin's Creed Revelations. I'm enjoying it very much. ;D

Looting the entire area...I never knew I was such a kleptomaniac ;D
Skyrim, MW3, and finally got KH:BBS.... This is gonna be an amazing weekend. :D And my mommy just made me a pie all to myself. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Fi on November 19, 2011, 06:06:49 AM
Boyfriend gave me an entire bag of Butterfingers. Yessssss.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 19, 2011, 06:07:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2011, 03:03:40 AM
Looting
Ooh! The Asmo approves of your shamelessness  ;D

Me, I'm looting the province of Skyrim. Very thoroughly too, I might add. Few of even the crappy and useless items are left where they are if they can be sold for gold.

Potions of strength. Need many of those if you are going to be me  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 20, 2011, 08:53:34 AM
Well the forum seems to be performing well and now I am an admin I can keep the place free from shitty little spammer accounts. 14 erronious accounts had been created will I was in the land of nod and they took a leisurly 30 minutes to ban and delete this morning while I watched the news. And no times outs!!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on November 26, 2011, 02:58:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 20, 2011, 08:53:34 AM
Well the forum seems to be performing well and now I am an admin I can keep the place free from shitty little spammer accounts. 14 erronious accounts had been created will I was in the land of nod and they took a leisurly 30 minutes to ban and delete this morning while I watched the news. And no times outs!!  ;D

Awesome! The place has been lookin' so good! Good job!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 26, 2011, 03:13:05 PM
^ This
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 03:15:25 PM
Quote from: Fi on November 19, 2011, 06:06:49 AM
Boyfriend gave me an entire bag of Butterfingers. Yessssss.

This morning I woke up and knew, I'd never have a boyfriend who'd waste a bag of butterfingers on me.

Hey sorry, you should always check the thread title before posting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on November 26, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
^ im cheerful cause the pudding has me in the banner even though i don't post often!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 26, 2011, 04:52:57 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on November 26, 2011, 04:14:11 PM
^ im cheerful cause the pudding has me in the banner even though i don't post often!

Ye, but you are Maria.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:58:34 PM
Oooh, yes, I am also honored to be   included in the banner.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 26, 2011, 07:09:34 PM
I'm still looting the province of Skyrim with the very same facial expression as my avatar  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on November 27, 2011, 05:19:54 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:58:34 PM
Oooh, yes, I am also honored to be   included in the banner.

I wonder how you will taste
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 05:23:55 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on November 27, 2011, 05:19:54 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:58:34 PM
Oooh, yes, I am also honored to be   included in the banner.

I wonder how you will taste
Oh, Asmo is preparing a dish of roasted pony and gravy and a dash of chili and deep fried squid, marinated in lemon and wine and... It will either be absolutely disgusting or brilliant  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 27, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
^ Disgusting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Fi on November 27, 2011, 08:51:42 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on November 26, 2011, 06:58:34 PM
Oooh, yes, I am also honored to be   included in the banner.

I am honored as well. One of my lifelong aspirations is to be a shiny Christmas ornament.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:11:03 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 27, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
^ Disgusting.
Still not ready, but I'm leaning towards disgustingly brilliant  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 28, 2011, 10:43:17 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:11:03 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 27, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
^ Disgusting.
Still not ready, but I'm leaning towards disgustingly brilliant  ;D
Sorry, but I agree with OG, sounds disgusting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 28, 2011, 10:43:17 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 27, 2011, 09:11:03 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 27, 2011, 06:57:22 PM
^ Disgusting.
Still not ready, but I'm leaning towards disgustingly brilliant  ;D
Sorry, but I agree with OG, sounds disgusting.
The French eat horse meat, not that that says much as there is very little (anything?) that the french won't eat when pushed!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 28, 2011, 11:36:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
The French eat horse meat, not that that says much as there is very little (anything?) that the french won't eat when pushed!
And the names for zeir horse dishes make them sound delicious. Clever that way, ze French are.

Horse does taste ok though, in my opinion. I also like sea food, so squid are nice in the Book of Asmo. And who says you can't put bacon on a turkey?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 28, 2011, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
The French eat horse meat, not that that says much as there is very little (anything?) that the french won't eat when pushed!

I agree with Asmo, horse meat is pretty good. Only had it twice though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2011, 03:37:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 28, 2011, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
The French eat horse meat, not that that says much as there is very little (anything?) that the french won't eat when pushed!

I agree with Asmo, horse meat is pretty good. Only had it twice though.
Never eaten it myself, I would try it if I had the chance.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 29, 2011, 12:45:28 AM
I am happy to announce that my computer, dubbed Frakenmac, is in working condition after the keyboard quit last week.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 03:37:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 28, 2011, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2011, 10:45:41 AM
The French eat horse meat, not that that says much as there is very little (anything?) that the french won't eat when pushed!
I agree with Asmo, horse meat is pretty good. Only had it twice though.
Never eaten it myself, I would try it if I had the chance.
Vegetarian, so no roasted SweetDeath for me. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:10:05 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Vegetarian, so no roasted SweetDeath for me. :)
Well, I'm sure that blue squid is some kind of vegetable... You will have some of that, yes?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:47:31 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:10:05 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Vegetarian, so no roasted SweetDeath for me. :)
Well, I'm sure that blue squid is some kind of vegetable... You will have some of that, yes?  ;D
Maybe.... It was cooked in wine right?  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:47:31 PM
Maybe.... It was cooked in wine right?  ;)
With a dash of lemon and whatever it is The Asmo is carrying in his seasoning pouch.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:50:54 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:47:31 PM
Maybe.... It was cooked in wine right?  ;)
With a dash of lemon and whatever it is The Asmo is carrying in his seasoning pouch.  :D
Alright then. I guess it can't hurt. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:55:11 PM
Well, there is some fine print about potential side effects including, but not limited to zombiefication, erectile dysfunction, hair growth in unexpected places and intolerance to sunlight, but hey, you only live once, right?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:59:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:55:11 PM
Well, there is some fine print about potential side effects including, but not limited to zombiefication, erectile dysfunction, hair growth in unexpected places and intolerance to sunlight, but hey, you only live once, right?  ;D
Haha. Besides, I already can't stand sun and I don't have anything to get erected so the only thing I've really got to worry about is becoming a zombie, and besides, they have pills for that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 01:45:29 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on November 29, 2011, 11:59:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 29, 2011, 11:55:11 PM
Well, there is some fine print about potential side effects including, but not limited to zombiefication, erectile dysfunction, hair growth in unexpected places and intolerance to sunlight, but hey, you only live once, right?  ;D
Haha. Besides, I already can't stand sun and I don't have anything to get erected so the only thing I've really got to worry about is becoming a zombie, and besides, they have pills for that.
Hairy eyeballs. I'd worry about that too a bit... But then, that is exactly why they invented shaving, waxing and all the other de-hairing methods.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on November 30, 2011, 02:42:12 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 30, 2011, 01:45:29 AM
Hairy eyeballs. I'd worry about that too a bit... But then, that is exactly why they invented shaving, waxing and all the other de-hairing methods.  ;D
I was thinking the same thing. Telepathy perhaps? ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 03:41:47 PM
Broke up with my boyfriend (which to me is a huge relief), and made a new friend or two. Medication seem to be working as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2011, 04:23:06 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on November 30, 2011, 03:41:47 PM
Broke up with my boyfriend (which to me is a huge relief), and made a new friend or two. Medication seem to be working as well.
Well that all sounds good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 30, 2011, 05:07:55 PM
Quote from: CecilieBroke up with my boyfriend (which to me is a huge relief), and made a new friend or two. Medication seem to be working as well.
Glad the breakup is a positive thing, and you've made new friends.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 01, 2011, 01:16:13 AM
One of my neighbors has a 6 month old beagle that he's in no way equipped to care for properly.  He told me he's going to "get rid" of her before he moves which, all things considered, sends chills up my spine.  After calling and emailing around for a couple of days, a friend of a friend said she'd adopt the pup even with all the behavioral problems.  So woo-hoo!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on December 01, 2011, 05:16:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 01, 2011, 01:16:13 AM
After calling and emailing around for a couple of days, a friend of a friend said she'd adopt the pup even with all the behavioral problems.  So woo-hoo!
Good to hear! Glad the pup is going to a home that its welcomed to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 07, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
A really happy forum  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 07, 2011, 11:49:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 07, 2011, 11:46:19 PM
A really happy forum  ;D

Yay! Happiness!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2011, 01:30:26 PM
Started driver's ed training last night. I'm doing the online course. Six more months until I get my license!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:15:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 01:30:26 PM
Started driver's ed training last night. I'm doing the online course. Six more months until I get my license!  ;D
Awesome! :D Can't wait to get my permit in April. Needs to come sooner! ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 12:17:17 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 12:15:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2011, 01:30:26 PM
Started driver's ed training last night. I'm doing the online course. Six more months until I get my license!  ;D
Awesome! :D Can't wait to get my permit in April. Needs to come sooner! ;)

Yup, and we have a truck that we use for the horse trailer so that will become mine >:D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 09, 2011, 01:20:21 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 12:17:17 AM

Yup, and we have a truck that we use for the horse trailer so that will become mine >:D

Hey!
This is the reasons to be cheerful thread, not the reasons to be fearful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 01:23:15 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 09, 2011, 01:20:21 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 12:17:17 AM

Yup, and we have a truck that we use for the horse trailer so that will become mine >:D

Hey!
This is the reasons to be cheerful thread, not the reasons to be fearful.

I have no idea what you're talking about. I am a safe driver.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 01:27:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:23:15 AM
I have no idea what you're talking about. I am a safe driver.
What did I tell you about lying?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 01:31:01 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 01:27:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:23:15 AM
I have no idea what you're talking about. I am a safe driver.
What did I tell you about lying?

Seriously, I'm afraid to go over 40 mph, I don't think that I'm the one you guys should worry about.

that would be my brother
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:00:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:31:01 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 01:27:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:23:15 AM
I have no idea what you're talking about. I am a safe driver.
What did I tell you about lying?

Seriously, I'm afraid to go over 40 mph, I don't think that I'm the one you guys should worry about.

that would be my brother
You know, a slow driver can in many situations be even more dangerous than a fast one.

Driving fast does not make you unsafe as long as you do it responsibly and not overstrain your abilities as a driver. Driving slowly, however, can create queues behind you and make certain people impatient enough to attempt a dangerous overtake. Driving way below the speed limit can also lead to people misjudging your speed when they pull out from the intersections and such.

A thing to remember is that being a safe driver does not just mean being safe for yourself and those in your car, but also for others in traffic.

Speed, it can kill both ways if misused.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 02:07:04 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:00:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:31:01 AM
Quote from: not your typical... on December 09, 2011, 01:27:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 01:23:15 AM
I have no idea what you're talking about. I am a safe driver.
What did I tell you about lying?

Seriously, I'm afraid to go over 40 mph, I don't think that I'm the one you guys should worry about.

that would be my brother
You know, a slow driver can in many situations be even more dangerous than a fast one.

Driving fast does not make you unsafe as long as you do it responsibly and not overstrain your abilities as a driver. Driving slowly, however, can create queues behind you and make certain people impatient enough to attempt a dangerous overtake. Driving way below the speed limit can also lead to people misjudging your speed when they pull out from the intersections and such.

A thing to remember is that being a safe driver does not just mean being safe for yourself and those in your car, but also for others in traffic.

Speed, it can kill both ways.

Yea, you're right. I guess that is why I am sticking to back roads and parking lots until I get more comfortable behind the wheel.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:11:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 02:07:04 AM
Yea, you're right. I guess that is why I am sticking to back roads and parking lots until I get more comfortable behind the wheel.
Good idea, but above certain skill, the best way to learn traffic is to sort of... Be in it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 09, 2011, 02:12:16 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:00:45 AM
You know, a slow driver can in many situations be even more dangerous than a fast one.

Confirmation of what I always thought: Slow drivers hate me. :(

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 02:19:59 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:11:38 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 02:07:04 AM
Yea, you're right. I guess that is why I am sticking to back roads and parking lots until I get more comfortable behind the wheel.
Good idea, but above certain skill, the best way to learn traffic is to sort of... Be in it.

I will. I just started driving this week, so I'm not that good yet  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:56:38 AM
I'm cheerful because I've made a slew of new friends at work (Starbucks) over the past year I've been there. Several are actually very strong Christians, but at the same time, extraordinarily humble. Of course, we clash in many ways, but I've learned a lot from them. Most importantly, that having my atheism challenged via our light-hearted debates has served to strengthen my arguments, and has forced me to delve deeper in to thought and reading to answer the questions they pose more effectively. The world needs more of these uplifting folks who also believe that religion is dangerous, who don't need a megachurch to make them feel satisfied every Sunday, and who don't go around screaming at the gays. I'd say this is a pretty good reason to be cheerful.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 09:41:09 AM
Quote from: cshearer on December 09, 2011, 04:56:38 AM
I'm cheerful because I've made a slew of new friends at work (Starbucks) over the past year I've been there. Several are actually very strong Christians, but at the same time, extraordinarily humble. Of course, we clash in many ways, but I've learned a lot from them. Most importantly, that having my atheism challenged via our light-hearted debates has served to strengthen my arguments, and has forced me to delve deeper in to thought and reading to answer the questions they pose more effectively. The world needs more of these uplifting folks who also believe that religion is dangerous, who don't need a megachurch to make them feel satisfied every Sunday, and who don't go around screaming at the gays. I'd say this is a pretty good reason to be cheerful.  ;D
I can agree with this. I recently went to college in a predominantly asian/Muslim area (I'm 52, it was a return to get updated qualifications). It was great fun. We didn't have many deep theological debates but what we did have were light hearted. There was one Sufi chap who was an absolute scream, if all Muslims had his attitude then the world would be a better place. Unfortunatly they don't.

I have yet to meet a theist, with whom I engaged in theological debate, that did not manage to reinforce my atheistic stance, so I understand that as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: Pharaoh Cat on December 09, 2011, 02:12:16 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 09, 2011, 02:00:45 AM
You know, a slow driver can in many situations be even more dangerous than a fast one.

Confirmation of what I always thought: Slow drivers hate me. :(

*Attempting to see the connection... ... ...*

*ERROR: Connection not seen*

:P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 04:16:10 PM
Baby sneeze fart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqjNzFPnPew
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 04:18:33 PM
Mr Methane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpQQpIOCp_A
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 04:19:38 PM
Snow day today!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Seeing a good bunch of new members settling in  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2011, 11:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Seeing a good bunch of new members settling in  ;D

The forum has picked up quite a bit lately.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:48:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 11:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Seeing a good bunch of new members settling in  ;D

The forum has picked up quite a bit lately.
Most definitly has  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 02:24:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:48:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 11:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Seeing a good bunch of new members settling in  ;D

The forum has picked up quite a bit lately.
Most definitly has  ;D

It's the 30% larger avatars than other comparable forums advantage.
We don't ritually sacrifice our theists either, but I'm not sure if that necessarily would increase membership.  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 02:40:44 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 02:24:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:48:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 11:47:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 09, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
Seeing a good bunch of new members settling in  ;D

The forum has picked up quite a bit lately.
Most definitly has  ;D

It's the 30% larger avatars than other comparable forums advantage.
We don't ritually sacrifice our theists either, but I'm not sure if that necessarily would increase membership.  :-\

Yea, something tells me that Not Your Typical... would not enjoy being part of a sacrifice.  :P

Edit* forgot the not XD
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2011, 03:44:53 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D

I had that done once -- it was stunning being able to use my knee almost normally withing seconds.  That'll definitely put a smile on your face.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 04:23:19 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2011, 02:40:44 AM
Yea, something tells me that Not Your Typical... would not enjoy being part of a sacrifice.  :P

Edit* forgot the not XD

But some members would be attracted by the occasional sacrifice.
I think many other atheist forums offer this so there is probably a niche for a forum that lets theists live like normal folk.  Until we tire of them at least.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 04:59:22 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 10, 2011, 04:23:19 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2011, 02:40:44 AM
Yea, something tells me that Not Your Typical... would not enjoy being part of a sacrifice.  :P

Edit* forgot the not XD

But some members would be attracted by the occasional sacrifice.
I think many other atheist forums offer this so there is probably a niche for a forum that lets theists live like normal folk.  Until we tire of them at least.  ;)

Yea you might be right. But I wouldn't want to do it to often. And only if said theist deserves it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D
Yes, not all pain is enjoyable  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 10, 2011, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2011, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D
Yes, not all pain is enjoyable  ;D
Yes, there is a difference in the two.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2011, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D
Yes, not all pain is enjoyable  ;D
Yes, there is a difference in the two.  ;D
Did you ever see you present in the Xmas present thread?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 10, 2011, 05:33:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2011, 09:17:33 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 10, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
After weeks of talking about it and thinking about it, on Wednesday, I finally got a cortisone shot in my arthritic left knee.  It still fills a bit overfull of fluid, but the pain is much reduced and the joint moves much more easily.  That is something to be cheerful about.   :D
Yes, not all pain is enjoyable  ;D
Yes, there is a difference in the two.  ;D
Did you ever see you present in the Xmas present thread?
No I didn't.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 10, 2011, 05:36:13 PM
Now I have.  I could use something like that, especially when it snows.  Thank you.   :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 10, 2011, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 02:19:59 AM
I will. I just started driving this week, so I'm not that good yet  ;D
Look at the two videos here (http://www.sol.no/bil/lukeparkering_32653661.html) and make sure they are never about you  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 10, 2011, 06:38:55 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 10, 2011, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 02:19:59 AM
I will. I just started driving this week, so I'm not that good yet  ;D
Look at the two videos here (http://www.sol.no/bil/lukeparkering_32653661.html) and make sure they are never about you  ;D

The only difference between me and the first driver is that I would have been much faster about parking so badly.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 10, 2011, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 10, 2011, 06:38:55 PM
The only difference between me and the first driver is that I would have been much faster about parking so badly.
The Asmo is actually very good at that sort of things, but he has been known to park in the sloppiest of ways now and then... Out of laziness, mostly.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2011, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 10, 2011, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2011, 02:19:59 AM
I will. I just started driving this week, so I'm not that good yet  ;D
Look at the two videos here (http://www.sol.no/bil/lukeparkering_32653661.html) and make sure they are never about you  ;D

Wow. That is honestly all I can say about that. I actually parallel parked for the first time today. Took me about 25 minutes, but I didn't hit anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 10, 2011, 07:02:41 PM
For a beginner driver, the general rule is that there is more space there than you think. However, that rule should be applied with caution as "plenty of space" can at speed turn into a "BANG!" in a second or less  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 02:44:54 AM
I'm crap at reversing a trailer.
My old trailer was lighter and sometimes I'd get out and bounce it in the right direction.
Alas my newer trailer is heavier and the act of bouncing threatens my innards.
My old trailer is still out the back with grass growing through it, it would look good with an old lounge chair on it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 10:36:12 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 11, 2011, 02:44:54 AM
I'm crap at reversing a trailer.
My old trailer was lighter and sometimes I'd get out and bounce it in the right direction.
Alas my newer trailer is heavier and the act of bouncing threatens my innards.
My old trailer is still out the back with grass growing through it, it would look good with an old lounge chair on it.
Asmo's school of driving has some tips for the pudding as well.

Trailers with a long arm are easier to maneuver than those with a short one. Trailers wider than, or of the same width as the car are easier than the tiny ones. High speed and reversing a trailer don't mix well. Remember that left is right and make smallest possible turns and corrections.

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: squidfetish on December 11, 2011, 02:13:41 PM
Monday off work. Wheeee!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 11, 2011, 02:17:23 PM
I had a 3ft x 4ft trailer with a short towbar and I never could reverse it.  In an emergency I'd have to unhitch it.  But on a friend's farm I never had any problem  reversing a tractor and large hay trailer down a zig-zag lane and through a gate.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 11, 2011, 02:26:45 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 11, 2011, 02:17:23 PM
I had a 3ft x 4ft trailer with a short towbar and I never could reverse it.
...Because those are just hopeless. Especially with a car, from which you have no chance of seeing the damned thing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: squidfetish on December 11, 2011, 06:16:20 PM
An evening drinking beer and playing with my new drum machine.  Got a rather ace riff in 15/8 to try and program drums for.  Hmmm......
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on December 11, 2011, 08:52:55 PM
Last night I taught a Greek, a Palestinian, a New Zealander and a guy from Houston to say "Sláinte" when they drink. It was a lot of fun and I upheld the reputation of Newfoundlanders being able to hold their liquor  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2011, 12:17:48 AM
6 new members today *happy dance*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 12, 2011, 12:21:08 AM
Nice to see the sudden activity boost around here. Keeps a grumpy old Asmo happy and occupied.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2011, 04:08:03 PM
According to my PSAT scores, I am in the top 4% highest scores for Critical Reading of sophomores in the United States!!!!!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on December 12, 2011, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 12, 2011, 04:08:03 PM
According to my PSAT scores, I am in the top 4% highest scores for Critical Reading of sophomores in the United States!!!!!!!  ;D ;D


Nice! so your on par with the rest of the world. ;D

Only messin' well done.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2011, 04:15:57 PM
Quote from: Crow on December 12, 2011, 04:14:16 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 12, 2011, 04:08:03 PM
According to my PSAT scores, I am in the top 4% highest scores for Critical Reading of sophomores in the United States!!!!!!!  ;D ;D


Nice! so your on par with the rest of the world. ;D

Only messin' well done.

Haha wise guy :P

I need to improve my math scores a little bit, but overall I am happy with my scores. Now I know what to study for when I take the SAT.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2011, 05:28:39 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 12, 2011, 04:08:03 PM
According to my PSAT scores, I am in the top 4% highest scores for Critical Reading of sophomores in the United States!!!!!!!  ;D ;D

Excellent! Well done  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 12, 2011, 05:50:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 05:28:39 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 12, 2011, 04:08:03 PM
According to my PSAT scores, I am in the top 4% highest scores for Critical Reading of sophomores in the United States!!!!!!!  ;D ;D

Excellent! Well done  ;D

Thank you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 12, 2011, 08:57:18 PM
Fourteen legitimate users online at the same time  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2011, 08:58:20 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 12, 2011, 08:57:18 PM
Fourteen legitimate users online at the same time  :D
Yep, :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2011, 10:33:01 PM
17!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 12, 2011, 10:43:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 10:33:01 PM
17!!!
Hitting new highs, are we not..? The user-to-turkey ratio considered..?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2011, 10:48:31 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 12, 2011, 10:43:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2011, 10:33:01 PM
17!!!
Hitting new highs, are we not..? The user-to-turkey ratio considered..?  ;D
I think so. I've never seen 17 before.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on December 12, 2011, 11:50:04 PM
And I missed it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on December 13, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 12, 2011, 11:50:04 PM
And I missed it.

I wouldn't worry about it.
It was probably just the nerdy types going ooh, ah, ooh, over some guys particle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 13, 2011, 07:56:32 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 13, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 12, 2011, 11:50:04 PM
And I missed it.

I wouldn't worry about it.
It was probably just the nerdy types going ooh, ah, ooh, over some guys particle.

I resemble that remark!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 13, 2011, 11:00:59 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 13, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
I wouldn't worry about it.
It was probably just the nerdy types going ooh, ah, ooh, over some guys particle.

But... It is so tiny and CUTE!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pharaoh Cat on December 13, 2011, 11:36:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 13, 2011, 07:56:32 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on December 13, 2011, 07:35:52 AM
It was probably just the nerdy types going ooh, ah, ooh, over some guys particle.

I resemble that remark!

Considering where my brain went when confronted with the words, "some guys particle" -  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:32:09 PM
Just got back from hanging with my friend/crush. :)
Gonna get together on Thursday as well, which I'm looking forward to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: squidfetish on December 14, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:32:09 PM
Just got back from hanging with my friend/crush. :)
Gonna get together on Thursday as well, which I'm looking forward to.

If you're not in bed by midnight................................... go home.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on December 14, 2011, 08:54:47 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 14, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:32:09 PM
Just got back from hanging with my friend/crush. :)
Gonna get together on Thursday as well, which I'm looking forward to.
If you're not in bed by midnight................................... go home.  ;)
I've "missed" the bus home a couple of times. ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: squidfetish on December 15, 2011, 03:48:10 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 14, 2011, 08:54:47 PM
Quote from: squidfetish on December 14, 2011, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on December 13, 2011, 10:32:09 PM
Just got back from hanging with my friend/crush. :)
Gonna get together on Thursday as well, which I'm looking forward to.
If you're not in bed by midnight................................... go home.  ;)
I've "missed" the bus home a couple of times. ;)

Ooh you little devil!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 03:44:11 PM
I do the grocery shopping, have done for years.
I took my daughters when they were little.
My older daughter was driving today.
She parked in an upper level car park.
We were walking towards the stairs like normal humans,
I asked her if she remembered when I put her in a trolley
and rolled her down the ramp crazy fast every week,
she said she did.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 05:06:19 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 03, 2012, 03:44:11 PM
I do the grocery shopping, have done for years.
I took my daughters when they were little.
My older daughter was driving today.
She parked in an upper level car park.
We were walking towards the stairs like normal humans,
I asked her if she remembered when I put her in a trolley
and rolled her down the ramp crazy fast every week,
she said she did.  ;D

That makes me cry... :'( :) Beautiful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 05:10:24 PM
Reasons to be cheerful list
1. Beer
2. Another year as an atheist
3. Bacon
4. Skyrim
5. Not being forced to listen to Nickelback(i.e being single)
6. Family
7. Beer again
8. Cheeseburgers (with bacon)
9. Not being forced to listen to Coldplay (see reason number 5)
10. Bacon bits
11. Cheese
12. Broccoli (with cheese AND bacon)
13. More beer
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 05:18:06 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 05:10:24 PM
Reasons to be cheerful list
1. Beer
2. Another year as an atheist
3. Bacon
4. Skyrim
5. Not being forced to listen to Nickelback(i.e being single)
6. Family
7. Beer again
8. Cheeseburgers (with bacon)
9. Not being forced to listen to Coldplay (see reason number 5)
10. Bacon bits
11. Cheese
12. Broccoli (with cheese AND bacon)
13. More beer

Sounds like my list minus the beer and skyrim  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 05:23:52 PM
I think that is just about everybody's list when it comes down to it.  I don't even have enough money for a system yet so the Skyrim thing is just a fantasy  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 05:39:31 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 05:23:52 PM
I think that is just about everybody's list when it comes down to it.  I don't even have enough money for a system yet so the Skyrim thing is just a fantasy  >:(

Skyrim seems interesting, but I'm not a gamer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 05:46:11 PM
Why would you need to be a gamer to play a game where you have to take time out from killing giants and mammoths to work together to kill a dragon??? I thought I understood people once I became an atheist. Oh well back to the drawing board.  ???
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Traveler on January 03, 2012, 05:55:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 03, 2012, 05:18:06 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 05:10:24 PM
Reasons to be cheerful list
1. Beer
2. Another year as an atheist
3. Bacon
4. Skyrim
5. Not being forced to listen to Nickelback(i.e being single)
6. Family
7. Beer again
8. Cheeseburgers (with bacon)
9. Not being forced to listen to Coldplay (see reason number 5)
10. Bacon bits
11. Cheese
12. Broccoli (with cheese AND bacon)
13. More beer

Sounds like my list minus the beer and skyrim  ;)
Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 05:23:52 PM
I think that is just about everybody's list when it comes down to it.  I don't even have enough money for a system yet so the Skyrim thing is just a fantasy  >:(

LOL, maybe its a guy thing. I like Nickelback. Hate beer. Hate bacon bits. Don't remember who Coldplay is. Don't know what Skyrim is. And wouldn't let ANYONE, even a boyfriend, force me to listen to a particular band if I didn't like them. Only exception to music rule is if he's driving. Driver's taste trumps passenger, no matter what. Although generally I allow for veto power on bands either of us truly despise. For what its worth, I would NEVER made a boyfriend/husband listen to music he didn't like, but judging by your photo I'm at least a generation older than you. I'm all about the equality. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 06:09:33 PM
You think I'm pretty young huh?? I'm 27 and I feel like it.  >:(  Anywhoo I never listened to bands because of a girlfriend it was just as you said: Driver trumps passenger. I was the passenger so I had to listen to BS Coldplay and Nickelback.  Funny thing was the only serious gf I had was 35 and I was 20 at the time.  She was listening to bands that girls my age listened to.  I don't really know how anyone can listen to that crap. I like either music with a beat or music that makes me jacked up (My signature is a hint at my favorite band!) On the beer thing a wise man once told me that he only drank the cheapest sh!t he could find.  He said he only drank to get drunk and that anyone who said they drank for the taste was just full of sh!t.  I have to agree although they do make some pretty good fruity drinks, they are usually so expensive who the hell would bother when you are most likely just trying to get wasted. I guess that is what most drunks think. I would rather get wasted once a month on cheap liquor than drink something fruity once a day.   :P 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 06:15:28 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 03, 2012, 06:09:33 PM
You think I'm pretty young huh?? I'm 27 and I feel like it.  >:(  Anywhoo I never listened to bands because of a girlfriend it was just as you said: Driver trumps passenger. I was the passenger so I had to listen to BS Coldplay and Nickelback.  Funny thing was the only serious gf I had was 35 and I was 20 at the time.  She was listening to bands that girls my age listened to.  I don't really know how anyone can listen to that crap. I like either music with a beat or music that makes me jacked up (My signature is a hint at my favorite band!) On the beer thing a wise man once told me that he only drank the cheapest sh!t he could find.  He said he only drank to get drunk and that anyone who said they drank for the taste was just full of sh!t.  I have to agree although they do make some pretty good fruity drinks, they are usually so expensive who the hell would bother when you are most likely just trying to get wasted. I guess that is what most drunks think. I would rather get wasted once a month on cheap liquor than drink something fruity once a day.   :P 

Early Metallica, right? Class!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 06:23:41 PM
Early Metallica is the only Metallica as far as I am concerned scissorlegs!! Yes they are quite classy. Who else could scream, play that fast and loud, and still get in some deep lyrics?  Biblical type sh!t.  They were a good influence when it came to me turning atheist. My number one influence was Seth Macfarlane.  I had no cable only a 42" tv and an xbox.  So whenever I did get drunk I would watch family guy so much I ended up having to watch it with the commentary turned on so I could find another comment here and there to laugh at.  That was when I found out he was almost the exact same person as the character Brian.  Atheist all the way.  There was also some talk about religion in England from hundreds of years ago.  That and my reading the bible during the same time period were the straw that broke the camels back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 06:51:45 PM
It's a popular thing at my school for the girls to go through each other's iPods. Everybody is always confused by my library because I have at least on song in almost every language, as well as older bands like the Stones, the Who, the Chili Peppers and so on. I also have a lot of house music on my iPod too. It's fun to listen to it when I'm cleaning up the house.  ;D Lately, I've gotten into old Celtic instrumental and bagpipe music. It helps me relax.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 06:55:43 PM
I was at a bar about 2 years ago and I got to hear Heavy metal with bagpipes and lyrics in Spanish.  Coolest thing I have ever heard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 06:59:23 PM
heavy metal bagpipes. I'm soo youtubing that
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 03, 2012, 07:07:58 PM
Look it up there aren't many on youtube. I don't think any of them are the band I heard  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 03, 2012, 07:50:54 PM
What is it with atheists and metal, its almost endemic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 03, 2012, 07:57:18 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 03, 2012, 07:50:54 PM
What is it with atheists and metal, its almost endemic.

Metal isn't really my cup of tea. I prefer a nice acoustic melody.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on January 03, 2012, 08:19:58 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 03, 2012, 07:50:54 PM
What is it with atheists and metal, its almost endemic.

I've mentioned it in other posts that there is a strong, proven correlation between high IQ and a penchant for listening to heavy metal. And also a correlation between high IQ and being Atheist. So the link between HM and Atheism follows. 

Well, it works for me...   :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 03, 2012, 08:27:24 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 03, 2012, 08:19:58 PM
I've mentioned it in other posts that there is a strong, proven correlation between high IQ and a penchant for listening to heavy metal. And also a correlation between high IQ and being Atheist. So the link between HM and Atheism follows. 

Well, it works for me...   :P

Its plausible enough for me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Traveler on January 03, 2012, 10:48:27 PM
I love Metallica, new and old. And I'm 54. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 04, 2012, 02:01:41 AM
Quote from: Crow on January 03, 2012, 07:50:54 PM
What is it with atheists and metal, its almost endemic.

Is it a rejection of the status quo thing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 08:52:13 AM
Logging on to find lots of post by lots of members in lots of threads.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 03:51:16 PM
My aunt got me into Metallica at an early age. I introduced it to one of my most intelligent friends at the age of 12.  I started him off light with a little fight fire with fire.  he has been known since then to play entire Metallica songs on guitar and not only sing the lyrics, but break them down as well.  Why did Master of puppets have a mellow period in the middle?? Because they rocked so fucking hard up till that point that anyone would need a break.  I love SOAD, slipknot, and early manson, but nothing will ever take the place of 80's Metallica.  Jethro Tull be damned!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 04:00:32 PM
Looking into a job position at a local retirement home. Mom goes there to see people sometimes so she could probably put in a good word  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 04:25:27 PM
Yay! Getting a job is always a good thing.  I am in the job market myself right now  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 04:33:49 PM
First job that isn't a fur farm or cornfield lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 04:48:04 PM
Fur farm?? I am hoping that is some sort of sheep shaving deal and not something else?!?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 05:14:40 PM
No, the farm raised mostly mink with a few foxes. I fed and watered the animals and cleaned cages and helped in other misc. jobs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 05:50:45 PM
Cleaning animal poop? I would rather work in the cornfield.  I have never done either job so I guess I shouldn't really compare the two. But yeah corn sounds better than animal poop.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 04, 2012, 04:48:04 PM
Fur farm?? I am hoping that is some sort of sheep shaving deal and not something else?!?!
Why..? You aren't one of them bleeding-heart anti-fur activists perchance, are you? (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.untamedtresses.com%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fth_eyebrow.gif&hash=a2d0dac3c3cc53e095c1ac5cc8d45ddab9fdeb03)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 06:06:47 PM
NO!!! look at my pic do I look anti fur? If they had mink on a stick I would eat that sh!t!!I meant to say something dirty when I saw fur farm, then I saw that budhorse is only 16.  So I backed off.  Can't get much dirtier than a fur farm.  Do they farm lightning bolts or landing strips? Giggity
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 04, 2012, 06:06:47 PM
NO!!! look at my pic do I look anti fur? If they had mink on a stick I would eat that sh!t!!I meant to say something dirty when I saw fur farm, then I saw that budhorse is only 16.  So I backed off.  Can't get much dirtier than a fur farm.  Do they farm lightning bolts or landing strips? Giggity
Oh..! And here The Asmo was strapping on his fake teeth ( A bear trap... Lumps of clay, they have to get crfeative)... Oh well, another time then  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 06:14:22 PM
Well if you feel like venting I could pretend to be anti-fur. FUR IS MURDER FUR IS MURDER!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 06:20:36 PM
Nah... I prefer engaging the REAL bleeding-heart anti-fur activists. They are so easy to provoke and then, there are virtually no limits to the bullshit of their arguments.

I'm OK with the honest ones though - the ones who just say "I don't want to see the nice fox murdered because it's cute and cuddly and I like it" - that's just a nice personal opinion.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 06:27:54 PM
I hate them all other than Kerri Kasem, and that is just because she is hot and Casey Kasem's daughter.  Before coming to GA I didn't even know Casey had a daughter. She is a hot, vegan, anti-fur, anti anything fun kind of person.  She went as far as to say that Michael Vick should get mauled by pit bulls.  I would have to disagree.  Other than the possibility of animal cruelty, I don't see what he did wrong.  Having animals do what they would do in the wild anyway, then making bets on it.  We could even go back to gladiator days!! ooh I know!! We could still put people away for dog fighting, then when they are locked up make them fight lions to the death!! Wait what were we talking about again?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 04, 2012, 06:38:37 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 04, 2012, 06:27:54 PM
Wait what were we talking about again?
The Asmo's newest coin-gathering scam, apparently  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 04, 2012, 06:50:59 PM
We could have people throw coins at the gladiators! Call it tradition. People are suckers for that kind of thing.  Just like sales for some reason.  Put milk that is 3.99 a gallon on sale for 4.99 a gallon and watch the people flock to the milk.  Now if we do this I want to be called Leonidas and I get to open up every match with THIS IS AMERICA!! Note: All gladiators will be forced to wear pants in my coliseum!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 04, 2012, 08:19:33 PM
Since this is the cheerful thread, I'm going to close my eyes and ignore the "what did Michael Vick do wrong?" thing.  Lalalalalalalalalalalacheerfulcheerfulcheerful.

I'm cheerful because I'm eating Miss Vickie's Jalapeno Chips (no relation to Mr.I Electrocute and Shoot Dogs CHEERFUL Vick) and they are freaking delicious.

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2012, 09:08:36 PM
WALL-E
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 04, 2012, 09:31:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2012, 09:08:36 PM
WALL-E

Took me a few minutes to figure out what the hell you were talking about. XD But then I awwed
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:40:01 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2012, 09:08:36 PM
WALL-E
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2010%2F312%2F4%2F2%2Fwall_e_with_flower_by_darktor-d32gqqd.jpg&hash=7f9b1ece74ca07e9c182345dfd6fc6d4f243f1d2)
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 06:22:17 AM
So cute, Tank! <3
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:53:58 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.
It's a little kiddy ish in places but it's a love story in the end.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:56:00 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:53:58 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.
It's a little kiddy ish in places but it's a love story in the end.
I don't like love stories that much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:56:00 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 07:53:58 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.
It's a little kiddy ish in places but it's a love story in the end.
I don't like love stories that much.
I didn't think sloppy romance was particularly your style. But it's worth a watch just once there are a lot worse ways to waste 90 minutes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on January 05, 2012, 11:09:44 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.

It is a little slow in places, but this serves to illustrate the bleak nature of Wall-E's existence. It's a lovely film - though I do usually despise the anthropomorphising of robots.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 05, 2012, 02:26:03 PM
I love WALL-E.  I'm kind of into "dystopian futures" and WALL-E is the only children's movie I have really seen in the genre.  And I've seen a LOT of children's movies.  My 3 year old has grown out of them now, but we used to have to give him twice daily nebulizer treatments for his asthma, and the one way we found that he would sit still for the 15-20-ish minutes each treatment ate up was to pop in a kid's flick.  Thankfully he is now old enough to use an inhaler instead.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 02:41:20 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 05, 2012, 11:09:44 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.

It is a little slow in places, but this serves to illustrate the bleak nature of Wall-E's existence. It's a lovely film - though I do usually despise the anthropomorphising of robots.

I could have completely done without the parts about the humans. If the entire movie had focused only on Wall-e and the robots, I would have been happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 02:47:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 02:41:20 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on January 05, 2012, 11:09:44 AM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM
I never saw WALL-E. I've heard good things about it, but the trailer made it look boring.

It is a little slow in places, but this serves to illustrate the bleak nature of Wall-E's existence. It's a lovely film - though I do usually despise the anthropomorphising of robots.

I could have completely done without the parts about the humans. If the entire movie had focused only on Wall-e and the robots, I would have been happy.
The robots definitly steal the movie. I love the little OCD cleaner robot, particularly when he realises he does not have to follow the line on the floor!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 02:48:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 05, 2012, 02:26:03 PM
I love WALL-E.  I'm kind of into "dystopian futures" and WALL-E is the only children's movie I have really seen in the genre.  And I've seen a LOT of children's movies.  My 3 year old has grown out of them now, but we used to have to give him twice daily nebulizer treatments for his asthma, and the one way we found that he would sit still for the 15-20-ish minutes each treatment ate up was to pop in a kid's flick.  Thankfully he is now old enough to use an inhaler instead.
You're quite right. I'd have never thought you could have made an affirmative post apocalyptic film that kids and adults could both enjoy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 02:53:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 02:48:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 05, 2012, 02:26:03 PM
I love WALL-E.  I'm kind of into "dystopian futures" and WALL-E is the only children's movie I have really seen in the genre.  And I've seen a LOT of children's movies.  My 3 year old has grown out of them now, but we used to have to give him twice daily nebulizer treatments for his asthma, and the one way we found that he would sit still for the 15-20-ish minutes each treatment ate up was to pop in a kid's flick.  Thankfully he is now old enough to use an inhaler instead.
You're quite right. I'd have never thought you could have made an affirmative post apocalyptic film that kids and adults could both enjoy.

Would it still count as post apocalyptic if the humans technically survived?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:18:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 02:53:23 PM
{snip}

Would it still count as post apocalyptic if the humans technically survived?
That depends on how apocalyptic the apocalyps was. Most fiction I have seen/read rather depends on survivors of some description simply to create an emotional narative. Even AI, where the boy android is the only survivor, has an 'observer' in the shape of the future androids. In Wall-E some thousands of years had passed since the Earth's environment had ceased to be able to suppport human life.

Even after 'snowball Earth' and the 'Big 5' extinction events something survived.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:35:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:18:03 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 02:53:23 PM
{snip}

Would it still count as post apocalyptic if the humans technically survived?
That depends on how apocalyptic the apocalyps was. Most fiction I have seen/read rather depends on survivors of some description simply to create an emotional narative. Even AI, where the boy android is the only survivor, has an 'observer' in the shape of the future androids. In Wall-E some thousands of years had passed since the Earth's environment had ceased to be able to suppport human life.

Even after 'snowball Earth' and the 'Big 5' extinction events something survived.

Good point. I never really watch apocalypse movies so I forgot about that.

I think WALL-E had a good point about showing us what could happen to the earth if we continue to be wasteful. Sure, Earth would recover, but I would not like to think of all the species that have to go extinct before that happens.

The snowball earth comment reminded me of a series of documentaries about Earth's major disasters throughout history. Starting with the first life on earth and going on. I've been wanting to watch it again.

I'm cheerful because it's almost Friday.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D

I have never watched Doctor Who, but I want to. Do I start with the original Doctor, or does it not matter?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D

I have never watched Doctor Who, but I want to. Do I start with the original Doctor, or does it not matter?
No. Don't start with the original Dr now. Start with the first of the new stuff were Christopher Eccleston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Eccleston) plays the Dr. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_%28series_1%29

The historical stuff is very dated now and the new stuff still has the 'spirit' as it was created by a huge fan Russell T Davies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_T_Davies) who really brought the characters up to date.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:58:30 PM
I agree with Tank, start with the "new series"
Also, prepare to fall in love with Dave Tennant, just sayin'.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 04:01:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D

I have never watched Doctor Who, but I want to. Do I start with the original Doctor, or does it not matter?

No. Don't start with the original Dr now. Start with the first of the new stuff were Christopher Eccleston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Eccleston) plays the Dr.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_%28series_1%29

The historical stuff is very dated now and the new stuff still has the 'spirit' as it was created by a huge fan Russell T Davies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_T_Davies) who really brought the characters up to date.

Thanks Tank. We get the BBC at our house and I think it should be on Netflix. Now I can watch the BBC without it being Topgear (which is fun to watch, but I am car illiterate) I've also noticed that Doctor Who has gotten extremely popular with Americans lately. Have they finally accepted the fact that there own TV programs are rubbish? :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 04:01:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D

I have never watched Doctor Who, but I want to. Do I start with the original Doctor, or does it not matter?

No. Don't start with the original Dr now. Start with the first of the new stuff were Christopher Eccleston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Eccleston) plays the Dr.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_%28series_1%29

The historical stuff is very dated now and the new stuff still has the 'spirit' as it was created by a huge fan Russell T Davies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_T_Davies) who really brought the characters up to date.

Thanks Tank. We get the BBC at our house and I think it should be on Netflix. Now I can watch the BBC without it being Topgear (which is fun to watch, but I am car illiterate) I've also noticed that Doctor Who has gotten extremely popular with Americans lately. Have they finally accepted the fact that there own TV programs are rubbish? :D

I live in the commonwealth, so I feel entitled to UK programming :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 04:11:21 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 04:05:40 PM

I live in the commonwealth, so I feel entitled to UK programming :D

Lucky you. When I was in Sweden, a lot of our programs were in English, so I grew up with English television.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:04:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 04:01:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on January 05, 2012, 03:38:57 PM
I'm cheerful because, at this time of day, the sun shines directly into our apartment and makes most of our living space all warm and cozy.
And I have tea.
In my Tardis mug.
;D

I have never watched Doctor Who, but I want to. Do I start with the original Doctor, or does it not matter?

No. Don't start with the original Dr now. Start with the first of the new stuff were Christopher Eccleston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Eccleston) plays the Dr.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_%28series_1%29

The historical stuff is very dated now and the new stuff still has the 'spirit' as it was created by a huge fan Russell T Davies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_T_Davies) who really brought the characters up to date.

Thanks Tank. We get the BBC at our house and I think it should be on Netflix. Now I can watch the BBC without it being Topgear (which is fun to watch, but I am car illiterate) I've also noticed that Doctor Who has gotten extremely popular with Americans lately. Have they finally accepted the fact that there own TV programs are rubbish? :D
Well what is really scary is that one of the most popular BBC programmes in the USA is 'Keeping Up Appearences.' Which is absolute unmitigated S**t!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:04:24 PM

Well what is really scary is that one of the most popular BBC programmes in the USA is 'Keeping Up Appearences.' Which is absolute unmitigated S**t!

Have you seen some of the stuff they come up with? Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, Toddlers and Tiaras. I could go on. Quality is obviously not important in TV. I hardly even watch it anymore, just my weekly Bones every Thursday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 05, 2012, 05:28:20 PM
Why would anyone say something bad about Jersey Shore? What could be more fun than watching a traffic cone get arrested for public intoxication?!?!?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:37:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 05, 2012, 05:04:24 PM

Well what is really scary is that one of the most popular BBC programmes in the USA is 'Keeping Up Appearences.' Which is absolute unmitigated S**t!

Have you seen some of the stuff they come up with? Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, Toddlers and Tiaras. I could go on. Quality is obviously not important in TV. I hardly even watch it anymore, just my weekly Bones every Thursday.
Well the problem with the US consumer market is that it's so big! As long as you can get 3 million viewers and your costs aren't exceptional you can make a good living. And 50% of 'Mercans have an IQ below 100 (the same could be said for all countries as 100 is adjusted) so rubbish has a bigger market there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:39:29 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 05, 2012, 05:28:20 PM
Why would anyone say something bad about Jersey Shore? What could be more fun than watching a traffic cone get arrested for public intoxication?!?!?

The fact that people in Indiana are trying to imitate them. It's getting annoying hearing all the girls complaining about the cold while wearing shorts that don't even cover their butts.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 05, 2012, 05:48:40 PM
I am originally from IL so I know how cold it gets up there. I used to walk around in freezer gear and a ski mask, so I must say that anyone complaining about the cold while wearing shorts gets a big no sh!t from me.  I can't imagine anyone actually imitating those people.  Nobody drinks like that and looks like them either. For men it's called steroids, women it's diet pills.  I can just about guarantee that snooki will be dead before 40 if she keeps it up.  Ronni will probably die from one of his pecs exploding like a grenade.  If anyone is thinking that this is supposed to be a reason to be cheerful thread, I can think of no greater reason than some of those people being taken off the face of the Earth.  Or at least the face of American television.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
To balance out the negative I will now post something cheerful. Kittens. Puppies. Baby rats. Rainbows.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 05, 2012, 05:50:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
Have you seen some of the stuff they come up with? Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, Toddlers and Tiaras. I could go on. Quality is obviously not important in TV. I hardly even watch it anymore, just my weekly Bones every Thursday.

Ah but the States has HBO and that makes up for all the crap that is produced, any country that produces TV series such as The Wire, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Treme, Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound & Down, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Real Time with Bill Maher, Mildred Pierce, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Hung, Generation Kill, Flight of the Conchords, Big Love, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, and How to Make It in America is alright with me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 05:53:28 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 05, 2012, 05:50:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
Have you seen some of the stuff they come up with? Jersey Shore, 16 and Pregnant, Toddlers and Tiaras. I could go on. Quality is obviously not important in TV. I hardly even watch it anymore, just my weekly Bones every Thursday.

Ah but the States has HBO and that makes up for all the crap that is produced, any country that produces TV series such as The Wire, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Treme, Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound & Down, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Real Time with Bill Maher, Mildred Pierce, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Hung, Generation Kill, Flight of the Conchords, Big Love, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, and How to Make It in America is alright with me.

Is that a TV show? I know the band Flight of the Conchords, but never heard of a Show by the same name.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 05, 2012, 05:59:35 PM
No mention of Family guy or South Park  >:(  Those are the true classics of American T.V.  Any group of people that can write, animate, and voice an entire episode about the presidential election in a few weeks and have it on T.V. the day of the election is pretty talented.  The episode I am reffering to was quite hilarious as well. Now somebody help me here how are baby rats cheerful? Have you ever seen a rat in New york? Even the baby ones would bite your hand off!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 06:05:05 PM
I've never liked South Park or Family Guy. I enjoy some crude humor, but I think they take it too far.  :-\  I was referencing more towards the healthy, captive baby rat. I used to have two females and they were as sweet as could be.

WOOT! Six hundred posts! 1000 is getting ever closer  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 05, 2012, 06:34:39 PM
Yes rats are very cheerful. Other than the whole rats and their fleas being responsible for the bubonic plague which killed around 25 million people, yeah really cheerful.  :P   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Traveler on January 05, 2012, 06:38:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
...just my weekly Bones every Thursday.

I love Bones!!! I've got FIOS and I can get Bones repeats at least every other day. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 05, 2012, 06:39:50 PM
I love my pet rat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 06:45:12 PM
Quote from: Traveler on January 05, 2012, 06:38:56 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
...just my weekly Bones every Thursday.

I love Bones!!! I've got FIOS and I can get Bones repeats at least every other day. :)

Heck Yea! I have Netflix, so I usually watch older episodes there. Or if I miss them, I go to Hulu.

I am really liking this season so far. I wish they wouldn't skip weeks for new episodes though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 05, 2012, 06:55:47 PM
I would mention south park as it does crude jokes intelligently and have something far more to say which lies behind the outwardly immature humor but family guy! nah that's rubbish, its almost like The Simpsons had a child with You've Been Framed then was raised by Jackass.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 05, 2012, 07:05:03 PM
Bah! Family guy is basically a cartoon version of airplane.  The creator is also a genius and an atheist.  He is also a the major reason I became an atheist.  And they did a parody for every star wars movie.  BRILLIANT!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 05, 2012, 08:12:38 PM
South Park did a thing about how the Family Guy writers come up with jokes that basically ruined Family Guy for me.  So I won't go into it and ruin it for you too.

My favorite shows are True Blood, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Dexter, and 30 Rock.  I used to love House, but there is only so many times that you can watch the exact same plot over and over again.  Person gets sick with strange disease.  House and team get diagnosis wrong about 4 times, as person gets sicker and sicker.  In the meantime, House does something to rebel against authority (usually Cutty in the older episodes, and now Foreman).  House has random conversation with someone, says a line like "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar", gets an "aha" look on his face, and figures out the correct diagnosis.  Situation is resolved, but often hinting at the imperfect nature of life (woman goes back to abusive husband, child learns that his father never really wanted him, whatever.)  The end.  Repeat, repeat, repeat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 05, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 05, 2012, 08:12:38 PM
South Park did a thing about how the Family Guy writers come up with jokes that basically ruined Family Guy for me.  So I won't go into it and ruin it for you too.

My favorite shows are True Blood, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Dexter, and 30 Rock.  I used to love House, but there is only so many times that you can watch the exact same plot over and over again.  Person gets sick with strange disease.  House and team get diagnosis wrong about 4 times, as person gets sicker and sicker.  In the meantime, House does something to rebel against authority (usually Cutty in the older episodes, and now Foreman).  House has random conversation with someone, says a line like "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar", gets an "aha" look on his face, and figures out the correct diagnosis.  Situation is resolved, but often hinting at the imperfect nature of life (woman goes back to abusive husband, child learns that his father never really wanted him, whatever.)  The end.  Repeat, repeat, repeat.


That is the exact reason I stopped watching House
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 05, 2012, 09:28:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 05:53:28 PM
Is that a TV show? I know the band Flight of the Conchords, but never heard of a Show by the same name.

Yeah they are a musical comedy act that had a bbc radio 2 show then a two series TV show.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on January 05, 2012, 09:38:07 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
That is the exact reason I stopped watching House

I love House.  I realize the story type is redundant, but I'm entertained by the things House might do and does.  And I'm still hoping Cuddy returns...Foreman is boring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2012, 10:49:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 05, 2012, 08:22:43 PM
Quote from: Ali on January 05, 2012, 08:12:38 PM
South Park did a thing about how the Family Guy writers come up with jokes that basically ruined Family Guy for me.  So I won't go into it and ruin it for you too.

My favorite shows are True Blood, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Dexter, and 30 Rock.  I used to love House, but there is only so many times that you can watch the exact same plot over and over again.  Person gets sick with strange disease.  House and team get diagnosis wrong about 4 times, as person gets sicker and sicker.  In the meantime, House does something to rebel against authority (usually Cutty in the older episodes, and now Foreman).  House has random conversation with someone, says a line like "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar", gets an "aha" look on his face, and figures out the correct diagnosis.  Situation is resolved, but often hinting at the imperfect nature of life (woman goes back to abusive husband, child learns that his father never really wanted him, whatever.)  The end.  Repeat, repeat, repeat.


That is the exact reason I stopped watching House
Me to. Given the nature of the work he does I would bet that 80% of his patients should die. It would be a much better program if they did, it is after all only a story. I read an article about ER and its UK parallel Casualty. In ER the ratio of deaths is about half that of reality on Casualty the ratio is spot on what you would expect. So why in House don't thay let at least 50% of the patiants die? It would be far more exciting as you would be on the edge of your seats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 06, 2012, 05:43:40 PM
I get it all family guy jokes are created by manatees.  It is still pretty funny stuff. Finding out that Trey Parker from South Park has a Jewish mother and a Catholic father and chooses to be an Atheist did nothing to hurt my decision to convert to atheism. It seems anyone who actually knows about religion and is well educated switches to Atheism.  Imagine that  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 06, 2012, 10:21:11 PM
I've come to notice most well educated minds are atheists. <3 <3
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 06, 2012, 10:51:34 PM
Cheerful!  It's almost 4 on a Friday afternoon, which means that I am 10 minutes away from leaving work, going to the gym, and then going home for the weekend.  Huzzah!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:35:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 06, 2012, 10:21:11 PM
I've come to notice most well educated minds are atheists. <3 <3

Yes that can be a problem, you won't be noticed being clever, its easier being very very odd.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 07, 2012, 06:04:15 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:35:48 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 06, 2012, 10:21:11 PM
I've come to notice most well educated minds are atheists. <3 <3

Yes that can be a problem, you won't be noticed being clever, its easier being very very odd.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 07:20:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 07, 2012, 06:04:15 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 07, 2012, 01:35:48 AM
Yes that can be a problem, you won't be noticed being clever, its easier being very very odd.
A plan that has worked perfectly in your case (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg710.imageshack.us%2Fimg710%2F9922%2Frimshot.gif&hash=77d5ac078a921ed7ff6be629eed7a4f2ac98bb10)

Does this mean I've supported a statement with evidence?
I wonder if I've done that before  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 09, 2012, 03:09:01 PM
I found something to be cheerful about! I looked up atheists in my area and found a whole group of them on facebook. 175 atheists in this insanely Christian town.  I love it   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 09, 2012, 08:06:36 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 09, 2012, 03:09:01 PM
I found something to be cheerful about! I looked up atheists in my area and found a whole group of them on facebook. 175 atheists in this insanely Christian town.  I love it   ;D
Excellent news! 175 new members coming our way!  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 09, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
Yes I mentioned this forum when I joined up too.  They seem pretty nice.  They gave me something called a caps lock welcome.  One of them gave me an upside down welcome.  I am still trying to figure out how she wrote upside down on facebook?!?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on January 09, 2012, 08:17:03 PM
Quote from: Robert on January 09, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
Yes I mentioned this forum when I joined up too.  They seem pretty nice.  They gave me something called a caps lock welcome.  One of them gave me an upside down welcome.  I am still trying to figure out how she wrote upside down on facebook?!?!
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 09:51:37 AM
The world hasn't ended, that's always a reason to be happy.

Oh, and I'm healthy. That's another reason to be happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 09:51:37 AM
The world hasn't ended, that's always a reason to be happy.

Not always.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2012, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 09:51:37 AM
The world hasn't ended, that's always a reason to be happy.

Not always.

Diddums! Who's not a Happy Atheist today then?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 10, 2012, 12:21:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2012, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 09:51:37 AM
The world hasn't ended, that's always a reason to be happy.

Not always.

Diddums! Who's not a Happy Atheist today then?
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 12:55:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 10, 2012, 12:21:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2012, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 11:09:09 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 10, 2012, 09:51:37 AM
The world hasn't ended, that's always a reason to be happy.

Not always.

Diddums! Doldrums; Who's not a Happy Atheist today then?
;D

You guys don't seem to understand the suffering a patriotic Oztrailian must endure.
Times are tough, we must support our local industry, and if an industry in need produces red wine, we do not shirk.
Yes I've known mornings I was not happy the world pained me into conciousness.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on January 10, 2012, 01:10:55 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 12:55:27 PM
You guys don't seem to understand the suffering a patriotic Oztrailian must endure.
Times are tough, we must support our local industry, and if an industry in need produces red wine, we do not shirk.
Yes I've known mornings I was not happy the world pained me into conciousness.

Brilliant  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2012, 03:30:34 PM
Quote from: Crow on January 10, 2012, 01:10:55 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 10, 2012, 12:55:27 PM
You guys don't seem to understand the suffering a patriotic Oztrailian must endure.
Times are tough, we must support our local industry, and if an industry in need produces red wine, we do not shirk.
Yes I've known mornings I was not happy the world pained me into conciousness.

Brilliant  :D
Absolutely agreed  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 10, 2012, 05:40:11 PM
It's hard work, being a Pudding.  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:48:07 AM
I am happy for many things. I write in my gratitude journal every night. (I know I am such a nerd.) I told someone that and they automatically assumed I was a 'good christian'. Good lord! (pun intended) Can an atheist not be grateful?
The same person also had this dialogue with me.
'Actually, I'm an atheist.' (to a serious, diehard christian)
'Oh... I thought atheists were just... mean, angry people.'

She is the sweetest person, just extremely naive. :)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 20, 2012, 03:16:04 AM
Quote from: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:48:07 AM
I am happy for many things. I write in my gratitude journal every night. (I know I am such a nerd.) I told someone that and they automatically assumed I was a 'good christian'. Good lord! (pun intended) Can an atheist not be grateful?
The same person also had this dialogue with me.
'Actually, I'm an atheist.' (to a serious, diehard christian)
'Oh... I thought atheists were just... mean, angry people.'

She is the sweetest person, just extremely naive. :)

And to be fair to her, that is a common perception among many people and not all of them Xtians.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 12:30:41 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 20, 2012, 03:16:04 AM
Quote from: SunshineSTATEofMind on January 20, 2012, 02:48:07 AM
I am happy for many things. I write in my gratitude journal every night. (I know I am such a nerd.) I told someone that and they automatically assumed I was a 'good christian'. Good lord! (pun intended) Can an atheist not be grateful?
The same person also had this dialogue with me.
'Actually, I'm an atheist.' (to a serious, diehard christian)
'Oh... I thought atheists were just... mean, angry people.'

She is the sweetest person, just extremely naive. :)

And to be fair to her, that is a common perception among many people and not all of them Xtians.


I suppose you're right. I haven't done too much of laying it on people like that, but I guess that reaction may be more common than I thought.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 21, 2012, 05:30:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

We have had some nice ones lately, I hope they stay around.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 21, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

Aww we love you too, you big baby crushing lug.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:42:15 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on January 21, 2012, 05:30:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

We have had some nice ones lately, I hope they stay around.
Yes, we have a nice influx of good people recently.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:44:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

Aww we love you too, you big baby crushing lug.
*needs blushing smiley*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 21, 2012, 08:20:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:44:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

Aww we love you too, you big baby crushing lug.
*needs blushing smiley*

I found this ASCII code for a blushing smiley, but I can't make it convert into an actual smiley:  :">
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 08:24:25 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 21, 2012, 08:20:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:44:54 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 21, 2012, 05:38:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 05:15:04 PM
You lot  ;D

Aww we love you too, you big baby crushing lug.
*needs blushing smiley*

I found this ASCII code for a blushing smiley, but I can't make it convert into an actual smiley:  :">
Awwww fank you :)

Smilies don't automatically work, they have to be set up in the forum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:55:55 PM
16 users. They are all online right now.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:55:55 PM
16 users. They are all online right now.  :D
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:55:55 PM
16 users. They are all online right now.  :D
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There should have been sixteen of those jumping around  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 21, 2012, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:55:55 PM
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There should have been sixteen of those jumping around  :P
You counted them!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 22, 2012, 07:25:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 21, 2012, 09:55:55 PM
16 users. They are all online right now.  :D
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There should have been sixteen of those jumping around  :P
You counted them!
Nine. Which is also obvious when you click the "quote"-button  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 22, 2012, 03:51:54 PM
My phone bill is paid for the month, and I have some spending money left over. Yaaaay!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: orangemoon on January 23, 2012, 01:08:43 PM
Earlier, I was doing laundry, which always makes me kind of grumpy. I hate it. LOL. But then my dog runs by me as I'm folding clothes and just starts playing with one of his toys. He was quite deranged and happy running around, throwing his toy (yeah, he can throw) and then running to go get it and making growl-y noises.

That instantly cheered me up  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on January 25, 2012, 04:02:23 AM
I'm done with my math homework and my Spanish that's not due till Thursday!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:46:15 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 25, 2012, 04:02:23 AM
I'm done with my math homework and my Spanish that's not due till Thursday!
Good lord! Homework done early, whatever next!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 25, 2012, 09:12:44 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:46:15 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 25, 2012, 04:02:23 AM
I'm done with my math homework and my Spanish that's not due till Thursday!
Good lord! Homework done early, whatever next!

In The Asmo's perfect world, that be an anathema.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on January 26, 2012, 02:01:25 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2012, 08:46:15 AM
Quote from: corgilover on January 25, 2012, 04:02:23 AM
I'm done with my math homework and my Spanish that's not due till Thursday!
Good lord! Homework done early, whatever next!

Think that's something? I've already begun work on my research paper due Feb 8th.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on January 26, 2012, 02:28:35 AM
I found out that an acquaintance (hate to call him that, but we really don't converse outside of band class.) is also an atheist.

It's just incredible to me because I've been led to believe that I'm totally alone. That's not based on rationality, I know, but still atheists are rare around here and it's unlikely they'll actually be somebody I talk to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 26, 2012, 02:36:35 AM
Quote from: Radiant on January 26, 2012, 02:28:35 AM
I found out that an acquaintance (hate to call him that, but we really don't converse outside of band class.) is also an atheist.

It's just incredible to me because I've been led to believe that I'm totally alone. That's not based on rationality, I know, but still atheists are rare around here and it's unlikely they'll actually be somebody I talk to.

That is defiantly a reason to be cheerful.  ;D


Spending some quality time with my brother, doing math problems. Our enjoyment of math is one of the few thins we have in common.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on January 26, 2012, 07:47:20 AM
I get to see my beautiful little munchkin (aka my daughter) in 14 hours! I've been away from her since Monday and I've missed her so much!

NOTHING in this world is more precious to me than seeing her yell 'Mama!' and running into my arms for a hug and a cuddle.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 08:04:47 AM
Quote from: Radiant on January 26, 2012, 02:28:35 AM
I found out that an acquaintance (hate to call him that, but we really don't converse outside of band class.) is also an atheist.

It's just incredible to me because I've been led to believe that I'm totally alone. That's not based on rationality, I know, but still atheists are rare around here and it's unlikely they'll actually be somebody I talk to.
One day there's going to be a moment when there will being an atheist 'comming out' cascade in the USA. I hope it's soon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2012, 08:08:31 AM
Quote from: Amicale on January 26, 2012, 07:47:20 AM
I get to see my beautiful little munchkin (aka my daughter) in 14 hours! I've been away from her since Monday and I've missed her so much!

NOTHING in this world is more precious to me than seeing her yell 'Mama!' and running into my arms for a hug and a cuddle.  ;D
I collect my year old grandson from play group 3 days a week. The class he is in has a window where you can watch what's going on. When I collect him I like to watch what he's doing rather than just go in. When he notices me I get a great big smile and he waddle/runs to the door and wants a hug!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 26, 2012, 02:34:49 PM
So sweet when your little ones get so excited to see you.  That is a very warm and cuddly feeling. 

My reason to be cheerful - I saw my cousin and aunt yesterday and ate dinner with them.  My cousin lives about 2 hours away and my aunt lives in Florida, so I don't see them nearly as often as I would like, and I love them both like crazy.  My cousin's little girl has started walking since the last time I saw her, and she is getting so big!  And speaking of big, my cousin is now 7 months pregnant, so she's got quite a a tummy on her these days (her children are going to be like 14 months apart -  :o - she's going to have her hands full!)  It was so nice to see them.  And T (my son) was so good with my cousin's little daughter.   :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on January 26, 2012, 02:48:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 26, 2012, 08:08:31 AM
Quote from: Amicale on January 26, 2012, 07:47:20 AM
I get to see my beautiful little munchkin (aka my daughter) in 14 hours! I've been away from her since Monday and I've missed her so much!

NOTHING in this world is more precious to me than seeing her yell 'Mama!' and running into my arms for a hug and a cuddle.  ;D
I collect my year old grandson from play group 3 days a week. The class he is in has a window where you can watch what's going on. When I collect him I like to watch what he's doing rather than just go in. When he notices me I get a great big smile and he waddle/runs to the door and wants a hug!

I must be having a sappy day because these both just made me mist up. <3
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2012, 10:11:11 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on January 27, 2012, 12:17:50 AM
It's official. I just purchased my plane ticket - I'll be moving from Saint Paul, MN to Florida on March 26th. It's bittersweet.
Where in Florida?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2012, 02:52:51 PM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on January 27, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2012, 10:11:11 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on January 27, 2012, 12:17:50 AM
It's official. I just purchased my plane ticket - I'll be moving from Saint Paul, MN to Florida on March 26th. It's bittersweet.
Where in Florida?

Palm Bay. It's about an hour south of Orlando. My mom, step-dad, and sister live there.
From a quick Google that looks lovely!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 27, 2012, 04:20:01 PM
I have waffles and coffee~ :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on January 28, 2012, 08:17:25 PM
People who put the h sound of a word first.  Like what becomes hwhat and where becomes hwhere.  I used to think it was funny when family guy did it with cool hwhip until I went to South Carolina a few times.  They do it on a regular basis. I am no longer amused  >:(
Edit:  Oops I meant to put this in the pet peeves!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on January 28, 2012, 10:39:11 PM
frosting in a can. Life is good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 28, 2012, 11:29:32 PM
Spending the evening in the company of Bacchus.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 28, 2012, 11:41:32 PM
MY evening SUCKS.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 28, 2012, 11:53:18 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 28, 2012, 11:41:32 PM
MY evening SUCKS.  >:(

What else is new?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2012, 12:58:42 AM
Catching The Fugitive on TV -- Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones in the same movie, it doesn't get too much better.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:09:37 AM
Why does your evening suck Asmo?

I'm happy.  We just bought some stuff to help us organize T's toys at Ikea.  Now we'll be able to move the majority of them up to his room.  I can't wait to reclaim that corner of the living room....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:14:26 AM
Well, let's see...

I should be in bed with someone among used rubbies, smoking a cigarette right now. However, I am in bed alone with whatever it is my last visitor managed to infect me with.

I've got nothing worth watching that hasn't been watched to death already, I'm thoroughly finished with all the consile games I have, there is SNOW outside and a lot of it too... I could bitch and moan for hours.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on January 29, 2012, 01:29:44 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:14:26 AM
Well, let's see...

I should be in bed with someone among used rubbies, smoking a cigarette right now. However, I am in bed alone with whatever it is my last visitor managed to infect me with.

I've got nothing worth watching that hasn't been watched to death already, I'm thoroughly finished with all the consile games I have, there is SNOW outside and a lot of it too... I could bitch and moan for hours.

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(complete with badly drawn thermometer, lol)

Sorry you're bummed out and not feeling good Asmo!

My day here's been pretty 'bleh'. My kiddo's getting sick, I'm getting sick, and just feeling down today. Ah well. Since this is the 'reasons to be cheerful' thread, I'll just say that at least I'm happy my car battery isn't dead. I left the damned light on inside earlier, and found it still on 4 hours later.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:30:32 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:14:26 AM
However, I am in bed alone with whatever it is my last visitor managed to infect me with.

:o  I'm going to hope that you mean a cold or something like that.   ;)

Sorry you're bored.   They've got Arrested Development on Hulu.  If you haven't seen it, it's HILARIOUS.

http://www.hulu.com/arrested-development?c=Comedy (http://www.hulu.com/arrested-development?c=Comedy)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:35:52 AM
Not an STD, if that's what you're implying. All I know is that he developed the mother of all migrains, stayed here far longer than intended and caused me to be all quiet and to banish myself and Small One from our own command center. Photo- and audiosensitivity is a bitch, apparently.

And now, a day later, The Asmo is all shriveled like a dry lemon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 01:50:37 AM
You can't blame me for thinking STD.  You're the one that was talking about used rubbers and infections in the same paragraph!  LOL

Sorry you're sick.  Drink some green tea with lemon and get eat something with zinc in it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 05:21:48 AM
Jude Law is randomly on SNL. Ah~ <3 <3

Yikes, feel better ,Asmo. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xXxWashburnxXx on January 29, 2012, 05:24:13 AM
I got an advertisement in the mail for a catholic school. it made me lol.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2012, 05:40:16 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 01:35:52 AM
And now, a day later, The Asmo is all shriveled like a dry lemon.

Speaking of which, my girlfriend recommends drinking hot tea with half a lemon squeezed in and a few dashes of nutmeg.  That's what she's been drinking and has completely avoided getting the cold I've had off and on for nearly 2 months.  If the anitbiotics I'm currently on don't work, I may ignore my dislike for lemon in tea and try it myself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 06:26:31 AM
Nutmeg and cinnamon both help the immune system . Black pepper contains lots of zinc and vitamin K, so I put it on all my foods. Yum! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 08:04:04 AM
Eh... Asmo, he just pops pills.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2012, 09:19:31 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 06:26:31 AM
Nutmeg and cinnamon both help the immune system . Black pepper contains lots of zinc and vitamin K, so I put it on all my foods. Yum! :)

Good, at least I like black pepper.  I like nutmeg and cinnamon too, for that matter, but I just can't bear lemon in any drink that isn't lemonade.

Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 08:04:04 AM
Eh... Asmo, he just pops pills.

Then I'll let you know how these antibiotics work out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 29, 2012, 03:35:21 PM
Asmo, did you ever find something to do?  Also, when you you sleep?  I know you've got to be like 7 or 8 hours ahead of Mountain Time (it's currently 8:33 am where I am) but you were posting at 6:30 pm my time, which I think is like 2:30 your time.  Forget pills, you probably need some sleep!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 04:52:38 PM
The Asmos never sleep. They plan World Domination and watch for assassins.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 09:28:04 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 29, 2012, 09:19:31 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on January 29, 2012, 06:26:31 AM
Nutmeg and cinnamon both help the immune system . Black pepper contains lots of zinc and vitamin K, so I put it on all my foods. Yum! :)

Good, at least I like black pepper.  I like nutmeg and cinnamon too, for that matter, but I just can't bear lemon in any drink that isn't lemonade.

Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 08:04:04 AM
Eh... Asmo, he just pops pills.

Then I'll let you know how these antibiotics work out.


Thanks for reminding me to buys lemons  for homemade lemonade. I found my old mini juicer.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Mocha Chief on January 30, 2012, 11:40:36 PM
Lol Asmo you're a trip man
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on January 30, 2012, 11:45:05 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 29, 2012, 04:52:38 PM
The Asmos never sleep. They plan World Domination and watch for assassins.  :D

Amicales never sleep either. They take over Tim Horton's coffee shops with a certain cat-like sneakiness and stealth...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 30, 2012, 11:54:34 PM
Sleep is overrated.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 31, 2012, 02:44:03 AM
I just use Pepsi and hot chocolate to get me up I the morning.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 31, 2012, 02:55:15 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on January 31, 2012, 02:44:03 AM
I just use Pepsi and hot chocolate to get me up I the morning.

I remember a time in my life when that was possible.  I also remember at that time dirt was young.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 03:25:39 AM
There is usually no need to get me up in the morning, as I tend to already be awake. Getting me up is not hard in any case though... I don't sleep more than I have to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on January 31, 2012, 05:11:50 AM
I love sleep.  I can't get enough to suit me.  I think my ideal day would go something like this:

10:00 am - wake up, but slowly.  Spend a good half hour stretching, curling my toes, reading in bed.
10:35 am - Make breakfast, hang out with T
11:00 am - lay on the couch, read, mess around on the internet, watch cooking shows, laugh at T's antics
1:30 pm - Make lunch, something covered in cheese
2:00 pm - nap
4:00 pm - wake up from nap, walk down to my parent's house with T, hang out with my dad, drink their booze
6:00 pm - Make dinner, something covered in cheese
6:45 pm - sit on couch, read, mess around on the internet, watch cooking shows, laugh at T's antics
8:00 pm - put T to bed
8:15 pm - lay on couch, drink wine, read, mess around on the internet, watch rated R movies
11:00 pm - go to bed

*sigh*

My real day is more like this

6:30 - alarm goes off sonovabitch god why does anyone get up this early this is total crap I hate this.
6:45 - alarm goes off again jesus christ I'm up god seriously this sucks ugh fine I'm up shut up alarm shut up shut up
6:46 - zombie sleep walk through shower, getting dressed, getting T up and dressed
7:50 - Hell, I'm late.  Why do they say people work from 9 to 5?  I wish I could go in at 9.  Bleh.
8:15 - Drop T off at daycare
8:46 - Roll in to work.  I'm 16 minutes late for 27 days running, I hope the boss isn't watching out the window.
4:30 - Out!
5:00 - Pick up T
5:15 - store
5:45 - Make dinner.  Something healthy.  Awesome.
6:15 - eat
6:17 - Jon, T, do NOT give me shit about dinner, just freaking eat.
6:25 - Glad I put all of that effort into dinner, everyone is done eating already.  Sweet.  Dishes
7:00 - Laundry
7:30 - T bath
8:00 - T bed
8:15 - Wine. Now.  Lay on the couch, watch TV, read, mess around on the internet, watch R rated movies
10:30 - Go to bed


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 31, 2012, 08:42:51 AM
Quote from: Ali on January 31, 2012, 05:11:50 AM
I love sleep.  I can't get enough to suit me.  I think my ideal day would go something like this:

10:00 am - wake up, but slowly.  Spend a good half hour stretching, curling my toes, reading in bed.
10:35 am - Make breakfast, hang out with T
11:00 am - lay on the couch, read, mess around on the internet, watch cooking shows, laugh at T's antics
1:30 pm - Make lunch, something covered in cheese
2:00 pm - nap
4:00 pm - wake up from nap, walk down to my parent's house with T, hang out with my dad, drink their booze
6:00 pm - Make dinner, something covered in cheese
6:45 pm - sit on couch, read, mess around on the internet, watch cooking shows, laugh at T's antics
8:00 pm - put T to bed
8:15 pm - lay on couch, drink wine, read, mess around on the internet, watch rated R movies
11:00 pm - go to bed

*sigh*

My real day is more like this

6:30 - alarm goes off sonovabitch god why does anyone get up this early this is total crap I hate this.
6:45 - alarm goes off again jesus christ I'm up god seriously this sucks ugh fine I'm up shut up alarm shut up shut up
6:46 - zombie sleep walk through shower, getting dressed, getting T up and dressed
7:50 - Hell, I'm late.  Why do they say people work from 9 to 5?  I wish I could go in at 9.  Bleh.
8:15 - Drop T off at daycare
8:46 - Roll in to work.  I'm 16 minutes late for 27 days running, I hope the boss isn't watching out the window.
4:30 - Out!
5:00 - Pick up T
5:15 - store
5:45 - Make dinner.  Something healthy.  Awesome.
6:15 - eat
6:17 - Jon, T, do NOT give me shit about dinner, just freaking eat.
6:25 - Glad I put all of that effort into dinner, everyone is done eating already.  Sweet.  Dishes
7:00 - Laundry
7:30 - T bath
8:00 - T bed
8:15 - Wine. Now.  Lay on the couch, watch TV, read, mess around on the internet, watch R rated movies
10:30 - Go to bed
Very insightful! LOL
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 31, 2012, 08:53:47 AM
My schedule is muh easier to describe:

0:00-24:00: A complete and utter mess.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on January 31, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
Got a part time job. First day today. Wish me luck!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on January 31, 2012, 02:19:04 PM
I wish you luck.
Have you been practising your smile?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 31, 2012, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on January 31, 2012, 02:12:01 PM
Got a part time job. First day today. Wish me luck!
Good luck!! What's the job.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Melmoth on February 01, 2012, 01:43:02 AM
Good luck :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 01, 2012, 07:33:47 AM
I get tomorrow off! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 04:54:31 PM
I just got a 92.5% on a math test where the class average was 41%. I'm more shocked then anything else.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2012, 05:07:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 04:54:31 PM
I just got a 92.5% on a math test where the class average was 41%. I'm more shocked then anything else.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725) well done sproutling! If the average was 41% what did the dunces get!

Did you know that having a higher maths qualification has a direct corralation to higher lifetime earnings? My son did well in his maths and went onto do some real high level stuff in his degree in engineering. No engineering companies activly attempted to recruit him but 3 banks did.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 05:16:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 02, 2012, 05:07:18 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 04:54:31 PM
I just got a 92.5% on a math test where the class average was 41%. I'm more shocked then anything else.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725) well done sproutling! If the average was 41% what did the dunces get!

Did you know that having a higher maths qualification has a direct corralation to higher lifetime earnings? My son did well in his maths and went onto do some real high level stuff in his degree in engineering. No engineering companies activly attempted to recruit him but 3 banks did.


Thanks! I didn't know that, but it makes a lot of sense. I have been working with my brother, who is working on his tutoring skills. That way we both win. I don't know what everybody got, but the girl behind me got a 34%
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 05:17:58 PM
QuoteReasons to be cheerful!

None. None at all. The Asmo, he is not in a cheery mood.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 05:19:39 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 05:17:58 PM
QuoteReasons to be cheerful!

None. None at all. The Asmo, he is not in a cheery mood.  >:(

Awww I'm sorry Asmo. What's wrong?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 05:23:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 05:19:39 PM
Awww I'm sorry Asmo. What's wrong?
I think I'm just being me, really...

That, or I overdid it with antidepressants in these past few days and am now crashing as a result
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 02, 2012, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 05:19:39 PM
Awww I'm sorry Asmo. What's wrong?

You wouldn't think there was a wrong, he's looking so well.
He's been looking so crap lately. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 05:28:11 PM
Yeah, well...
...
...Ah, fuck it! Not gonna whine.

I may, however, bite someone today, although I'll do my part to minimise the collateral damage.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 02, 2012, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 04:54:31 PM
I just got a 92.5% on a math test where the class average was 41%. I'm more shocked then anything else.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on February 02, 2012, 05:29:34 PM

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Thank you! My maths teacher actually said he was proud of me, which is like receiving a gold medal in his book.

Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 05:23:11 PM
I think I'm just being me, really...

That, or I overdid it with antidepressants in these past few days and am now crashing as a result

Oooh, I've done that before. Not fun at all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Budhorse - congrats on your 92.5%!  I guess you showed them who is "backwards Eurotrash" now!  *Victory dance*

Sorry you're feeling crummy Asmo.  Shall we start another Asmo fan thread to cheer you up?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:18:04 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Sorry you're feeling crummy Asmo.  Shall we start another Asmo fan thread to cheer you up?
It's one of these days when polishing Asmoego just won't do any good. He'll still be... Gloomy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:31:41 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:18:04 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:16:14 PM
Sorry you're feeling crummy Asmo.  Shall we start another Asmo fan thread to cheer you up?
It's one of these days when polishing Asmoego just won't do any good. He'll still be... Gloomy.

Maybe you can go the other way then.  When I'm in a mood, if I can't break it, I often revel in it.  Like, say I'm feeling angry and snarky (most of my bad moods manifest themselves as anger rather than sadness.)  Instead of trying to make myself less angry, I start really working myself into a good lather of theatrical anger.  Was better when I smoked, as I could take lots of angry drags on my cigarettes, and squint my eyes at everything.  I'll yell a bit, and maybe kick some things for good measure, and really throw myself into enjoying being good and angry.  Before I know it, I've cheered myself up.  Maybe you could go super gloomy, put on some black lipstick, say really melodramatic lines like "We all die...alone...." and heave a bunch of heavy sighs until you make yourself laugh.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 02, 2012, 06:37:34 PM
Thanks for the hint, but I've been reveling for the better part of the day and my spirals, they only point down.

It will pass when it does... And if it doesn't, I'll do something about it (No, nothing sinister - a shrink or some such)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 02, 2012, 06:39:25 PM
Well, I hope you feel better soon then. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
Can I push you around in a shoppng cart? It always makes me feel better. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 02, 2012, 06:55:12 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
Can I push you around in a shoppng cart? It always makes me feel better. :D

Will you make race car noises?


Edit* Thanks phone, for making me look like an idiot XD
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 11:56:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 02, 2012, 06:55:12 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 02, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
Can I push you around in a shoppng cart? It always makes me feel better. :D

Wil pu make race car noises?

Of course :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 03, 2012, 04:32:36 AM
QuoteA fellow Victorian, student Marita Cheng (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/geoffrey-rush-australian-of-the-year/story-fn7x8me2-1226253751080), 22, was named Young Australian of the Year for encouraging high school girls to pursue engineering careers.

In 2008, she founded Robogals Global to teach girls at secondary schools about science and technology in fun ways.

Julia Gillard and Marita Cheng. Picture: Gary Ramage

In just two years, the organisation had ran workshops for more than 3000 girls in Australia and now has 17 branches across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Ms Cheng said she supported the Labor Government's plans for further education reforms and said she was excited to read Ms Gillard's outline of them earlier this week.

"I'll be happy to talk to the prime minister about my thoughts on education and how I think we should shape it so kids get interested in maths and science from a really young age," she said.

"I think we just need to encourage kids just to stay in there and work over those hurdles and they'll be all the better for it."

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Well that's a reason to be cheerful, awarding someone for doing something great.
So much better than worshipping people for chasing a fricken ball around.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 03, 2012, 06:40:07 AM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 03, 2012, 06:44:02 AM
You're all full of really good posts today, Pudding. You make me cheerful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:38:44 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 03, 2012, 06:44:02 AM
You're all full of really good posts today, Pudding. You make me cheerful!
When Asmomeister is down, Th Pudding picks up the slack. If The Pudding gets eaten, The Asmo will pick up the slack until he reatomizes himself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Snowed in today and sitting on top of a dragon's hoard of food.  I love snow days!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:56:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Snowed in today and sitting on top of a dragon's hoard of food.  I love snow days!

They you would love Stavanger today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:56:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Snowed in today and sitting on top of a dragon's hoard of food.  I love snow days!

They you would love Stavanger today.

Does it ever not snow in Norway?  It's pretty much the top of the world, isn't it?   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:06:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:56:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Snowed in today and sitting on top of a dragon's hoard of food.  I love snow days!

They you would love Stavanger today.

Does it ever not snow in Norway?  It's pretty much the top of the world, isn't it?   :D

Hey, it ain't Greenland. We do have seasons. It was 28 degrees celcius here in the summer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 04:11:02 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:06:13 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 03:56:25 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 03:53:55 PM
Snowed in today and sitting on top of a dragon's hoard of food.  I love snow days!

They you would love Stavanger today.

Does it ever not snow in Norway?  It's pretty much the top of the world, isn't it?   :D

Hey, it ain't Greenland. We do have seasons. It was 28 degrees celcius here in the summer.

Unimpressed.   :P  I've been to Phoenix AZ in August.   :P :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Phoenix, Arizona is a lot further south of the arctic circle. And a lot less pretty.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 05:06:00 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Phoenix, Arizona is a lot further south of the arctic circle. And a lot less pretty.

That I could believe.  Phoenix has it's own kind of charm with the camelbacks and palm trees, but the pictures I've seen of your part of the world are amazing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 05:06:00 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Phoenix, Arizona is a lot further south of the arctic circle. And a lot less pretty.

That I could believe.  Phoenix has it's own kind of charm with the camelbacks and palm trees, but the pictures I've seen of your part of the world are amazing.
Snow. Snow everywhere. And ice. Lots of ice. Parking lots of it, to be more precise.

...And moose. Fucking MOOSE fucking EVERYWHERE!  >:(

It is pretty though... And one can never have perfect, can one?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 07:31:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 05:06:00 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Phoenix, Arizona is a lot further south of the arctic circle. And a lot less pretty.

That I could believe.  Phoenix has it's own kind of charm with the camelbacks and palm trees, but the pictures I've seen of your part of the world are amazing.
Snow. Snow everywhere. And ice. Lots of ice. Parking lots of it, to be more precise.

...And moose. Fucking MOOSE fucking EVERYWHERE!  >:(

It is pretty though... And one can never have perfect, can one?

Moose!  Oh, I would like that I think.  I've never seen a real life Moose before.  They look so gangly and funny in pictures.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 07:41:49 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 07:31:03 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:20:50 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 05:06:00 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
Phoenix, Arizona is a lot further south of the arctic circle. And a lot less pretty.

That I could believe.  Phoenix has it's own kind of charm with the camelbacks and palm trees, but the pictures I've seen of your part of the world are amazing.
Snow. Snow everywhere. And ice. Lots of ice. Parking lots of it, to be more precise.

...And moose. Fucking MOOSE fucking EVERYWHERE!  >:(

It is pretty though... And one can never have perfect, can one?

Moose!  Oh, I would like that I think.  I've never seen a real life Moose before.  They look so gangly and funny in pictures.

Not only that. They taste AWESOME!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:44:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 07:41:49 PM
Not only that. They taste AWESOME!
They kick and probably bite.  >:( And drive into cars for major damage.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 08:05:10 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:44:35 PM
They kick and probably bite.  >:( And drive into cars for major damage.

Didn't you have that one albino moose that you guys pretty much worshipped that got shot by a Dane?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:10:30 PM
Heard something about that, but I've not heard about that moose before it ate a bullet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:17:26 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 07:44:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 07:41:49 PM
Not only that. They taste AWESOME!
They kick and probably bite.  >:( And drive into cars for major damage.
I'd kick and bite if you ran me over with a car too. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:17:26 PM
I'd kick and bite if you ran me over with a car too. 
:o How DARE you suggest biting The Asmo's Sacred Car?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:21:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:17:26 PM
I'd kick and bite if you ran me over with a car too. 
:o How DARE you suggest biting The Asmo's Sacred Car?!

Mister, you don't even know who you're dealing with.  I eat Asmo's Sacred Cars for breakfast!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 08:27:23 PM
Awww shit just got real!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:34:29 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:27:23 PM
Awww shit just got real!  :D
No shit!  >:(

QuoteMister, you don't even know who you're dealing with.  I eat Asmo's Sacred Cars for breakfast!
...But then,
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!
And MANY. And deadly ferocious.  >:( And that's just one regiment.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 08:36:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:21:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:17:26 PM
I'd kick and bite if you ran me over with a car too. 
:o How DARE you suggest biting The Asmo's Sacred Car?!

Mister, you don't even know who you're dealing with.  I eat Asmo's Sacred Cars for breakfast!

I would reccomend a tetenous shot first. It is rusty as hell!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:37:01 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 03, 2012, 08:36:15 PM
I would reccomend a tetenous shot first. It is rusty as hell!
Nope.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 08:38:01 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!
And MANY. And deadly ferocious.  >:( And that's just one regiment.

Pft, I want one as a pet. He would ride on my shoulder and scare the crap out of people I don't like.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:43:31 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:38:01 PM
and scare the crap out of people I don't like.
...And everyone else. Then eat them in such a way that no evidence of foul play remains.

Useful, yes?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:43:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!

They're like cute little marshmellows.  I just want to squeeze them and keep them warm and cuddle their widdle faces.  
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:46:45 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:43:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!

They're like cute little marshmellows.  I just want to squeeze them and keep them warm and cuddle their widdle faces.  
Ah, but they are also hard, evil and equipped with a high-explosive self-destruct for when the primary and secondary weapons fail.

Imagine, legions of tiny Asmos spilling out of the wronged Sacred Car and then (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)...

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:48:35 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:46:45 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:43:38 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:35:30 PM
They're so tiny and adorable!

They're like cute little marshmellows.  I just want to squeeze them and keep them warm and cuddle their widdle faces.  
Ah, but they are also hard, evil and equipped with a high-explosive self-destruct for when the primary and secondary weapons fail.

But also tiny and precious and wearing tiny widdle fwower boxers. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:48:35 PM
But also tiny and precious and wearing tiny widdle fwower boxers. 

I'm going to love him and squeeze him and name him Asmo.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:50:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:48:35 PM
But also tiny and precious and wearing tiny widdle fwower boxers. 

I'm going to love him and squeeze him and name him Asmo.  :D

*High fives Budhorse*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:46:45 PM
Imagine, legions of tiny Asmos spilling out of the wronged Sacred Car and then (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)...

I'm kind of glad you can't see the look of horror that brought to my face.  Literally "jaw hanging open" and "clutching hands."  He was dead first, before they started eating him, right?  Right?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:59:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:46:45 PM
Imagine, legions of tiny Asmos spilling out of the wronged Sacred Car and then (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)...

I'm kind of glad you can't see the look of horror that brought to my face.  Literally "jaw hanging open" and "clutching hands."  He was dead first, before they started eating him, right?  Right?
NO.  >:(

And Asmos, they are FAR more deadly, not to mention insecticide resistant.


(Actually, I think it was dead prior to being eaten due to the controlled setting. There was this thing on Discovery though - I think it was Discovey - where them ants ate a baby alligator alive.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 09:02:06 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:59:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 08:46:45 PM
Imagine, legions of tiny Asmos spilling out of the wronged Sacred Car and then (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BFTid09yEI)...

I'm kind of glad you can't see the look of horror that brought to my face.  Literally "jaw hanging open" and "clutching hands."  He was dead first, before they started eating him, right?  Right?
NO.  >:(

And Asmos, they are FAR more deadly, not to mention insecticide resistant.


(Actually, I think it was dead prior to being eaten due to the controlled setting. There was this thing on Discovery though - I think it was Discovey - where them ants ate a baby alligator alive.)

LOL  to "NO". 

I don't care if baby Asmos think they're deadly.  Budhorse and I are going to load them all into a baby pram and push them around the park.   :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 09:02:06 PM
I don't care if baby Asmos think they're deadly.  Budhorse and I are going to load them all into a baby pram and push them around the park.   :P
...Where they will gorge on the dog-walkers, the dogs, the children, more children and then a few more dogs, then they will multiply, doubling their numbers, then mass self-destruct for 1.5 exajoules of combined explosive force.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 03, 2012, 09:16:50 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 09:02:06 PM

I don't care if baby Asmos think they're deadly.  Budhorse and I are going to load them all into a baby pram and push them around the park.   :P

*brofist*

Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 09:13:53 PM
...Where they will gorge on the dog-walkers, the dogs, the children, more children and then a few more dogs, then they will multiply, doubling their numbers, then mass self-destruct for 1.5 exajoules of combined explosive force.

The little Asmos are just doing their job of lessening the world's population
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 09:21:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 03, 2012, 09:16:50 PM
The little Asmos are just doing their job of lessening the world's population
Oh, come on! Gotta respect 1.5 exajoules!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 03, 2012, 10:32:44 PM
What a good day.  I took a shower and then put clean pajamas on because I knew I didn't have to leave the house today.  And I ate a bunch of hummus.  Thumbs up for today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on February 03, 2012, 10:39:52 PM
The weekend begins...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 04, 2012, 12:31:55 AM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 03, 2012, 09:13:53 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 03, 2012, 09:02:06 PM
I don't care if baby Asmos think they're deadly.  Budhorse and I are going to load them all into a baby pram and push them around the park.   :P
...Where they will gorge on the dog-walkers, the dogs, the children, more children and then a few more dogs, then they will multiply, doubling their numbers, then mass self-destruct for 1.5 exajoules of combined explosive force.

There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 07:42:22 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
See? You see?! The Pudding, he knows. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.antivirus365.net%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fnod.gif&hash=138a8602904f44a8c3007c356f8251e0bb6ddced)

:D Oh, how I love Monty Python... just THINKING about them makes me cheerful. *grin*

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
See? You see?! The Pudding, he knows. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.antivirus365.net%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fnod.gif&hash=138a8602904f44a8c3007c356f8251e0bb6ddced)

*skeptical*  Before I take the Baby Asmos out for their walk in the park, I will stuff them full of tofu and brown rice so they aren't hungry for flesh.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
See? You see?! The Pudding, he knows. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.antivirus365.net%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fnod.gif&hash=138a8602904f44a8c3007c356f8251e0bb6ddced)

*skeptical*  Before I take the Baby Asmos out for their walk in the park, I will stuff them full of tofu and brown rice so they aren't hungry for flesh.  ;D

Why wouldn't they attempt to eat each other?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 04:12:22 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
See? You see?! The Pudding, he knows. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.antivirus365.net%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fnod.gif&hash=138a8602904f44a8c3007c356f8251e0bb6ddced)

*skeptical*  Before I take the Baby Asmos out for their walk in the park, I will stuff them full of tofu and brown rice so they aren't hungry for flesh.  ;D

Why wouldn't they attempt to eat each other?
What makes you think they would not? They respect, fear and obey His Asmoness The Asmo, but that does not always extend to each-other.

A peer-eating Asmothrall's potential explosive force can be calculated as: P=p^(1+n), where P is the end potential force, p is the inital force and n is the number of thralls devoured.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 06:07:36 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 04:12:22 PM
Quote from: Amicale on February 04, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 03:09:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 04, 2012, 01:04:09 AM
There's an animated Monty Python segment that shows how this is done.
People come up to pram and say aww look at the little, and then ahhhhhhh as they are pulled in to be devoured.
See? You see?! The Pudding, he knows. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.antivirus365.net%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fdefault%2Fnod.gif&hash=138a8602904f44a8c3007c356f8251e0bb6ddced)

*skeptical*  Before I take the Baby Asmos out for their walk in the park, I will stuff them full of tofu and brown rice so they aren't hungry for flesh.  ;D

Why wouldn't they attempt to eat each other?
What makes you think they would not? They respect, fear and obey His Asmoness The Asmo, but that does not always extend to each-other.

A peer-eating Asmothrall's potential explosive force can be calculated as: P=p^(1+n), where P is the end potential force, p is the inital force and n is the number of thralls devoured.

You should order them to stop eating each other.  If one of them eats all of the others and gets bigger than you, he may try to overthrow you.  In fact, I think that you should let BH and I baby them all into submission.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 06:16:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 06:07:36 PM
You should order them to stop eating each other.  If one of them eats all of the others and gets bigger than you, he may try to overthrow you.  In fact, I think that you should let BH and I baby them all into submission.
Sure, an Asmothrall can grow to an enormous size. The Asmo, however, has a strategy for dealing with the insubordinate ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 04, 2012, 07:20:39 PM
Finally been vindicated in my fervent, yet unheeded promotion of the benefits of 'Clarkes' shoes for the kids. On my wifes insistance that they wear shoes from her posh kids boutique they sported attractive, but ultimately flimsy footwear. For the same not-insignificant price the Clarkes versions have proven to last - and remain respectably smart - until outgrown. Well done Clarkes, you may have our re-established and ongoing business.

On another issue, her beloved Scotland have given my England a good contest in the rugby. Nose bloodied, but we still won...!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Wessik on February 04, 2012, 07:30:05 PM
You english peeples all make me sick. Nobody talks like that! BRRRR...!!! "pram", and "hurm" and whatnot. It's not...natural...for a person to be saying such words, excepting "faggot" of course. A good faggot always brightens me day right up!

Asmodean, you'd best be watching the little 'uns. Myself and the cukui formulated a plan, mind you. <_< >.> OwO

'tis to be a battle the likes shall have the neighbor's watching, it is. :p
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 07:43:51 PM
Quote from: Wessik on February 04, 2012, 07:30:05 PM
Asmodean, you'd best be watching the little 'uns.
The Asmo's defence really is quite fool-proof.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 04, 2012, 07:48:12 PM
I'm sure the actual Brits on this board will be offended that you have mistaken an American (me) for one of theirs.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2012, 08:03:58 PM
It's Saturday. That's reason enough to be cheerful.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 08:10:04 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 04, 2012, 07:48:12 PM
I'm sure the actual Brits on this board will be offended that you have mistaken an American (me) for one of theirs.   ;D ;D ;D
Not at all.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2012, 08:10:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 08:03:58 PM
It's Saturday. That's reason enough to be cheerful.  ;D
Is your horse alright now?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Mocha Chief on February 04, 2012, 08:20:52 PM
I'm cheerful cuz I had a pretty good week XD
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 04, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
I found my old harddisk with my collection of sad bastard music. It still works.

Yes, that is a reason to be cheerful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 04, 2012, 08:38:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 04, 2012, 08:10:32 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 04, 2012, 08:03:58 PM
It's Saturday. That's reason enough to be cheerful.  ;D
Is your horse alright now?

Yes, he's back to lazing about the pasture with his two buddies.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Got a boyfriend and a part-time job.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2012, 09:46:43 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Got a boyfriend and a part-time job.
He's a lucky, lucky chap. Brains and beauty!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 10:13:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 05, 2012, 09:46:43 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Got a boyfriend and a part-time job.
He's a lucky, lucky chap. Brains and beauty!

Why thank you, Tank. I'm lucky too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 05, 2012, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 10:13:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 05, 2012, 09:46:43 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Got a boyfriend and a part-time job.
He's a lucky, lucky chap. Brains and beauty!

Why thank you, Tank. I'm lucky too.
That is excellent to read. It's good to see things going in the right direction.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 02:27:01 AM
I had an entirely clear-headed, happy, relaxing day with family. We had dinner together (roasted duck) except we couldn't call it duck, as my little girl loves watching the ducks at the pond... so we had to call it 'mystery meat'.  ;D All 6 of us had a great evening!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 06, 2012, 02:50:09 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 02:27:01 AM
I had an entirely clear-headed, happy, relaxing day with family. We had dinner together (roasted duck) except we couldn't call it duck, as my little girl loves watching the ducks at the pond... so we had to call it 'mystery meat'.  ;D All 6 of us had a great evening!

I've been experimenting with using the killing of ducks as a euphemism for evil deeds in general.  It seems a bit distasteful to continually bring up awful things to illustrate a point.  Killing ducks for fun is pretty bad in its self though.



Quote from: Cecilie on February 05, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Got a boyfriend and a part-time job.

Well done.
Unlike jolly Tank I'm taking a cautious approach to this.
Here is a spoon, if he turns bad poke him in the eye with it.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCu8oz.png&hash=a32992b05cfe0bc727223692729db3f114d5748a)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 06, 2012, 10:54:40 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 06, 2012, 02:50:09 AM

I've been experimenting with using the killing of ducks as a euphemism for evil deeds in general.  It seems a bit distasteful to continually bring up awful things to illustrate a point.  Killing ducks for fun is pretty bad in its self though.

Killing anything for fun is pretty bad, but ducks should be killed because they are delicious!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 06, 2012, 11:21:15 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 06, 2012, 10:54:40 AM
Killing anything for fun is pretty bad, but ducks should be killed because they are delicious!

That's the way of things I suppose, still I like seeing families of ducks waddling about.

QuoteA provisional driver has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly running over a group of ducks in northern NSW.

An off-duty police officer spotted the 18-year-old man driving along Beardy Street, Armidale, on January 26.

It's alleged the P-plater switched lanes to deliberately hit four ducks waddling across the road.

Two birds died at the scene, two flew away.

The 18-year-old was arrested yesterday and charged with animal cruelty and driving offences, including not displaying any P-plates.

He's due to face Armidale Local Court on March 26.

That's not very cheerful is it? At least he got caught.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 02:47:21 PM
Is Monday. No longer cheerful.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 06, 2012, 02:53:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 06, 2012, 02:47:21 PM
Is Monday. No longer cheerful.  >:(

Took a while to find this.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ucomics.com%2Fcomics%2Fga%2F1981%2Fga810104.gif&hash=fb1498c02a13be9c04f4fcc4c10dde72a17e8823)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 06, 2012, 02:56:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 06, 2012, 02:53:23 PM

Took a while to find this.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ucomics.com%2Fcomics%2Fga%2F1981%2Fga810104.gif&hash=fb1498c02a13be9c04f4fcc4c10dde72a17e8823)
:D :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 06, 2012, 04:27:16 PM
Had chocolate for breakfast. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 06, 2012, 05:59:24 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 06, 2012, 11:21:15 AM
That's the way of things I suppose, still I like seeing families of ducks waddling about.

*snipped article*

That's not very cheerful is it? At least he got caught.

I LOVE seeing families of ducks, as does my daughter. She loves ducks the way some people love cats (like me *cough*) so she'd never forgive me if she knew what she ate for dinner last night, sigh. But when I'm at a nature place looking at ducks, or out by a pond, I have no desire to kill one and eat it. In fact, I know I'm a bloody hypocrite because I do eat meat but if I was the one who had to catch and kill my own food, I'd promptly turn vegetarian. I don't think I could do it. I'm aghast, though, that someone would deliberately turn their vehicle into another lane for the sole purpose of hitting them. Ugh!

Yes, the one cheerful thing in this entire story is that there's one more person doing reckless, juvenile crap on the roads who got caught and charged for being an idiot. So few of them are ever caught and held responsible for their actions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 06, 2012, 11:20:35 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 06, 2012, 11:21:15 AM
QuoteA provisional driver has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly running over a group of ducks in northern NSW.

An off-duty police officer spotted the 18-year-old man driving along Beardy Street, Armidale, on January 26.

It's alleged the P-plater switched lanes to deliberately hit four ducks waddling across the road.

Two birds died at the scene, two flew away.

The 18-year-old was arrested yesterday and charged with animal cruelty and driving offences, including not displaying any P-plates.

He's due to face Armidale Local Court on March 26.

That's not very cheerful is it? At least he got caught.

What an asshat!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:23:34 PM
Everything is coming up Ali!  I was out of the office on a client visit most of Tuesday afternoon, and then took a vacay day yesterday so I could volunteer at my son's preschool.  When I came back to work this morning, I found out that I had won 2 awards!  One is fairly minor (get a trophy, a t shirt, and a free lunch) and one is pretty big (get an all expenses paid trip to Miami for a special awards ceremony.)  I won the same award a couple of years ago, and went to Las Vegas.  It was amazing, they paid for our flights, hotel (an amazing resort), all food, a spa treatment, gave us spending money (I think $100) and an Ipod.  I hope it's the same amazing treatment this year.  *Happy Dance for all expenses paid trip to Miami*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2012, 04:32:46 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:23:34 PM
Everything is coming up Ali!  I was out of the office on a client visit most of Tuesday afternoon, and then took a vacay day yesterday so I could volunteer at my son's preschool.  When I came back to work this morning, I found out that I had won 2 awards!  One is fairly minor (get a trophy, a t shirt, and a free lunch) and one is pretty big (get an all expenses paid trip to Miami for a special awards ceremony.)  I won the same award a couple of years ago, and went to Las Vegas.  It was amazing, they paid for our flights, hotel (an amazing resort), all food, a spa treatment, gave us spending money (I think $100) and an Ipod.  I hope it's the same amazing treatment this year.  *Happy Dance for all expenses paid trip to Miami*

Wow! Have fun in Miami Ali! When do you leave?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 04:33:22 PM
Yay! Ali!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:35:11 PM
End of April.  I've been ogling the resort website, and am super excited. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 04:39:32 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:35:11 PM
End of April.  I've been ogling the resort website, and am super excited. 
Where, where, where!?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 04:43:53 PM
Fake rhino attempts zoo escape (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16950361)

QuoteA zoo in Tokyo has been simulating a rhino escape to prepare staff for a possible emergency.

Two employees wore a life-size rhino costume and tried to escape the compound before being hit with fake tranquilisers and trapped in nets.

LOL!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:44:24 PM
http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html (http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html)
:D :D :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2012, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:44:24 PM
http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html (http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html)
:D :D :D
I am going to suspend your account while you're there, so you don't get tempted to waste any time here. You can tell us all about it when you get back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:50:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 09, 2012, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:44:24 PM
http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html (http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html)
:D :D :D
I am going to suspend your account while you're there, so you don't get tempted to waste any time here. You can tell us all about it when you get back.

haha, good idea.  It's too pretty there to spend time hunkered down over my laptop.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2012, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:44:24 PM
http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html (http://turnberryislemiami-px.trvlclick.com/default-en.html)
:D :D :D

I'm going to get a box so I can mail myself to that resort!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:55:20 PM
Maybe I can sneak you in with my luggage.... :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2012, 04:57:50 PM
Good luck explaining that one to the TSA. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 09, 2012, 05:42:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 09, 2012, 04:55:20 PM
Maybe I can sneak you in with my luggage.... :D

Me too! Me too! Just spray paint me bronze or beige first, and if they ask questions I'll say I'm a talking statue, magically given life by the power of Jesus.... while they're scratching their heads and calling exorcists, in we go.  ;D

(Seriously, congrats, Ali! Fantastic!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 09, 2012, 08:36:13 PM
Thank you Amicale!  Haha about the statue brought to life by the power of Jesus. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2012, 11:31:39 AM
I have the weekend off, and freshly brewed coffee in my cup.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 11, 2012, 11:32:44 AM
The temperature is up. Snow, it's melting. Asmo approves.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lvm0hrSzs01qemcpjo1_500.jpg&hash=554cf461fd7b46099dcd6aceed6de5c6b60f3c0e)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 14, 2012, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lvm0hrSzs01qemcpjo1_500.jpg&hash=554cf461fd7b46099dcd6aceed6de5c6b60f3c0e)
Oh look! It kinda' looks like a baby Asmo, only furry... And cute...  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 15, 2012, 06:44:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
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Awww, adorable!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2012, 06:52:23 AM
A little fluffy bundle of cuddlyness!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:12:46 AM
Yes, it is quite cute and all, but what the hell is it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 15, 2012, 07:30:52 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:12:46 AM
Yes, it is quite cute and all, but what the hell is it?

I do believe that's a baby otter. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 15, 2012, 08:14:25 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:12:46 AM
Yes, it is quite cute and all, but what the hell is it?

Not too sure, but judging by its hands it's been bred with Ewoks.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2012, 08:47:55 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 15, 2012, 07:30:52 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:12:46 AM
Yes, it is quite cute and all, but what the hell is it?

I do believe that's a baby otter. :)
Yes I would agree with that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 15, 2012, 02:25:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lvm0hrSzs01qemcpjo1_500.jpg&hash=554cf461fd7b46099dcd6aceed6de5c6b60f3c0e)

*in love*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Only 45 more posts until I get the big 1000  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 15, 2012, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Only 45 more posts until I get the big 1000  ;D
Will you make it before Tuesday, before your time out?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 15, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 15, 2012, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Only 45 more posts until I get the big 1000  ;D
Will you make it before Tuesday, before your time out?

Hopefully. Next week is going to suck though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 15, 2012, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Only 45 more posts until I get the big 1000  ;D
Will you make it before Tuesday, before your time out?

Hopefully. Next week is going to suck though.

Well I guess we just have to give you something to respond to.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 15, 2012, 07:24:59 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 15, 2012, 07:07:24 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 15, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Only 45 more posts until I get the big 1000  ;D
Will you make it before Tuesday, before your time out?

Hopefully. Next week is going to suck though.

Well I guess we just have to give you something to respond to.  ;D

Well... If Egor sticks around I just might. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:27:08 PM
Doesn't look like he's ready to admit defeat yet. But we'll probably get him running for the hills again soon. I mean, he had to cook up his own damn religion just to be able to argue with us. Can't see how it's not just another christian crock, but... benefit of the doubt and all that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 15, 2012, 07:30:13 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:27:08 PM
Doesn't look like he's ready to admit defeat yet. But we'll probably get him running for the hills again soon. I mean, he had to cook up his own damn religion just to be able to argue with us. Can't see how it's not just another christian crock, but... benefit of the doubt and all that.

I kinda find the whole thing funny. He's like a small child who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:44:12 PM
I see a poor man with a very small paddle in a very little boat, paddling furiously against the stream of knowledge.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 15, 2012, 11:28:07 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 15, 2012, 07:44:12 PM
I see a poor man with a very small paddle in a very little boat, paddling furiously against the stream of knowledge.

Can you see his boat?
I see the flurry of ineffectual paddling but no boat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 16, 2012, 01:48:36 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 15, 2012, 02:25:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 14, 2012, 07:17:30 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lvm0hrSzs01qemcpjo1_500.jpg&hash=554cf461fd7b46099dcd6aceed6de5c6b60f3c0e)

*in love*

I adore otters -- even if those bright button eyes weren't beguiling enough there's the cute little hands with their little fingers!

For my own part, I'm cheerful because my book blog is starting to get comments -- most of them in Russian and all of them to posts from a year back, but still, comments!  Despite the workout I'm giving Babel Fish about it, I can't always understand what they write but they seem to share my taste in books.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on February 16, 2012, 02:27:41 AM
BCE, you have a blog? I didn't know you had a blog! Can I see your blog?!
In case you didn't know, I like blogs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 16, 2012, 05:16:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 16, 2012, 02:27:41 AM
BCE, you have a blog? I didn't know you had a blog! Can I see your blog?!
In case you didn't know, I like blogs.

Absolutely:  Books Books Books (http://ashen-light.livejournal.com/).  I hope after my retirement to start reading more again -- work is seriously cutting into my bibliomania.

Side note:  every time I see the picture of that baby otter, I say aaaawwww! very loudly.  I can't seem to control it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 16, 2012, 06:14:06 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 16, 2012, 05:16:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on February 16, 2012, 02:27:41 AM
BCE, you have a blog? I didn't know you had a blog! Can I see your blog?!
In case you didn't know, I like blogs.

Absolutely:  Books Books Books (http://ashen-light.livejournal.com/).  I hope after my retirement to start reading more again -- work is seriously cutting into my bibliomania.

Side note:  every time I see the picture of that baby otter, I say aaaawwww! very loudly.  I can't seem to control it.

I like blogs too! I'll check yours out!   :)

Also, here is more 'Awwwwww' for you!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mycuteanimals.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F10%2Fap_otter_080908_ssh.jpg&hash=4e19ec9fa8a26c0d644f99b17e633de049a210ec)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F38671000%2Fjpg%2F_38671009_slurp.jpg&hash=e6292345fad74052d4e558c71d3119977c8c2769)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbabyanimalzoo.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F11%2Fbaby-otters-love.jpg&hash=a59601146f2b10dc23e7adb78dc2af2884acfca7)

I just LOVE otters.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: history_geek on February 16, 2012, 06:36:51 AM
Sure, otters are cute, but they have nothing on this guy:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft.wallpaperweb.org%2Fwallpaper%2Fanimals%2Ft490%2Fwolf-cub_4422.jpg&hash=d5586bcbf3a822e291f1482d3e8462f636905dae)

Just look at that smile! ;D

Or maybe this will get more "awww"-responses...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F__2eJIHIF-6Q%2FS4-IHL-N-9I%2FAAAAAAAAANw%2Fzh8IPyCC88Q%2FS660%2FKita.png&hash=7922b1fcbb3abd1456c3886881bc086c4ce53419)

;)

Other reasons to be cheerful: Only 8 days for the nest holiday week, yay! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 16, 2012, 07:51:49 AM
Quote from: Amicale on February 16, 2012, 06:14:06 AM
I like blogs too! I'll check yours out!   :)

Also, here is more 'Awwwwww' for you!


Thanks on both counts.  And I'll see your otters and raise you frolicking puppies:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7185%2F6885186771_dd9aeef7c4.jpg&hash=db0163dcfc7831a54b32183a161a40ff638b583e)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 16, 2012, 10:20:11 AM
I think there is potential for a branch-off thread here...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2012, 12:12:17 PM
Well we did have a "Go Awwwww you lose!" thread but the pictures were spoilered so you got the full impact. Unfortunatly the spoiler function disappeared when the site moved from a phpBB to SMF platform, so none of the posts worked anymore :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Melmoth on February 16, 2012, 01:25:08 PM
GlaDOS. Nothing cheers me up more than GlaDOS.

Quote from: GlaDOShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 16, 2012, 03:53:30 PM
Quote from: history_geek on February 16, 2012, 06:36:51 AM
Sure, otters are cute, but they have nothing on this guy:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft.wallpaperweb.org%2Fwallpaper%2Fanimals%2Ft490%2Fwolf-cub_4422.jpg&hash=d5586bcbf3a822e291f1482d3e8462f636905dae)

Just look at that smile! ;D

He's definitely adorable, but what is he?  Hyena, dingo, jackal?  And in the category of unidentifiable baby animals, I don't know whether this is a hedgehog or a porcupine or something else (the ears are throwing me) but he's just as sweet as can be:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7054%2F6885183873_65aca5666d.jpg&hash=8ae1f094602f20dcc50da4534b6f7fb618e29924)

QuoteOr maybe this will get more "awww"-responses...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F__2eJIHIF-6Q%2FS4-IHL-N-9I%2FAAAAAAAAANw%2Fzh8IPyCC88Q%2FS660%2FKita.png&hash=7922b1fcbb3abd1456c3886881bc086c4ce53419)

;)

Worked for me.  Of course, it forces me to counter with the flip side of the food chain:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7041%2F6885182047_e8e91d615b.jpg&hash=c7a1f08e95b4111f4948587b139e6640f8709721)

Quote from: Guardian85 on February 16, 2012, 10:20:11 AM
I think there is potential for a branch-off thread here...

I was just thinking that myself as I as wondering how overboard to go . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2012, 04:23:45 PM
Cute picture thread here http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=9365.0
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: history_geek on February 16, 2012, 07:59:24 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 16, 2012, 03:53:30 PM

He's definitely adorable, but what is he?  Hyena, dingo, jackal?  And in the category of unidentifiable baby animals, I don't know whether this is a hedgehog or a porcupine or something else (the ears are throwing me) but he's just as sweet as can be:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7054%2F6885183873_65aca5666d.jpg&hash=8ae1f094602f20dcc50da4534b6f7fb618e29924)

Well, his a wolf cub (assuming it's a he...). Says so in the description of the page I found it :P

And that's a hedgehog. Long-eared hedgehog, perhaps?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-eared_Hedgehog
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 17, 2012, 01:43:15 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2012, 04:23:45 PM
Cute picture thread here http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=9365.0

I'm gonna be losing a lot on that thread.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on February 19, 2012, 05:20:09 PM
I'm off to see a pair of Pandas this week.My wife,a devotee of all things quadruped, is besotted with them. I shall attend as a show of solidarity on the basis that they come from China and therefore are probably the only officially atheist residents of the Zoo.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 19, 2012, 05:22:21 PM
An atheist panda sounds like an adorable excuse for a mascot.

I'm cheerful because (as posted in the Awwww thread) my son insisted on putting on his Batman costume and is running around flexing the costume's padded muscles.  That cracks me up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 19, 2012, 07:03:58 PM
Ohmygosh, I just had the funniest conversation with T.

Despite my repeated talks with him about privacy, he barged in on me when I was getting dressed.

T:  What's that? *Pointing to my top half*
Me:  This? *Pointing to my bra*
T:  Yeah, what is it?
Me:  That's my bra.
T:  Oh.....(long, thoughtful pause)...that's where you keep your boobies?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 19, 2012, 07:17:23 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 19, 2012, 07:03:58 PM
Ohmygosh, I just had the funniest conversation with T.

Despite my repeated talks with him about privacy, he barged in on me when I was getting dressed.

T:  What's that? *Pointing to my top half*
Me:  This? *Pointing to my bra*
T:  Yeah, what is it?
Me:  That's my bra.
T:  Oh.....(long, thoughtful pause)...that's where you keep your boobies?

:D :D :D

That's hilarious!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2012, 07:24:39 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 19, 2012, 07:03:58 PM
Ohmygosh, I just had the funniest conversation with T.

Despite my repeated talks with him about privacy, he barged in on me when I was getting dressed.

T:  What's that? *Pointing to my top half*
Me:  This? *Pointing to my bra*
T:  Yeah, what is it?
Me:  That's my bra.
T:  Oh.....(long, thoughtful pause)...that's where you keep your boobies?
Boobies! Always a reason to be cheerful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on February 19, 2012, 08:46:54 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 19, 2012, 07:03:58 PM
Ohmygosh, I just had the funniest conversation with T.

Despite my repeated talks with him about privacy, he barged in on me when I was getting dressed.

T:  What's that? *Pointing to my top half*
Me:  This? *Pointing to my bra*
T:  Yeah, what is it?
Me:  That's my bra.
T:  Oh.....(long, thoughtful pause)...that's where you keep your boobies?

He's been watching too many Christina Aguilera videos.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 20, 2012, 06:41:05 AM
Played   Dance Central 2 on the xbox. Insanely fun game!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: statichaos on February 20, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
Got to hang out with the stepkids tonight.  Exhausting, but I love the bonding we've been doing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 20, 2012, 08:37:08 AM
That's awesome, statichaos.  ;D

I get my daughter back here tomorrow. She's been with her dad over the weekend and even though I know they've been having a good time and I'm good friends with her dad, I'll be so, so happy to see her and give her a biiiiiiig hug and make cookies and play or read with her tomorrow. Maybe all the above!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:51:08 PM
My two year anniversary here on HAF are in two days!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 20, 2012, 02:53:45 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:51:08 PM
My two year anniversary here on HAF are in two days!

Well if you get busy you could get your gold steak knife by then.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2012, 03:14:36 PM
Quote from: Cecilie on February 20, 2012, 02:51:08 PM
My two year anniversary here on HAF are in two days!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Willow on February 20, 2012, 04:28:17 PM
I got 70% on my Social Policy essay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 20, 2012, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: Willow on February 20, 2012, 04:28:17 PM
I got 70% on my Social Policy essay!
Well done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 20, 2012, 04:39:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 20, 2012, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: Willow on February 20, 2012, 04:28:17 PM
I got 70% on my Social Policy essay!
Well done!

I offer a provisional well done, I may disapprove of your social policy.
If those that are more popular than me are put away I'll be all for it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 20, 2012, 05:11:19 PM
Had a big cup of French vanilla coffee, an English muffin with butter, and some cottage cheese with pineapple for breakfast.  Ready to take on the day!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 20, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
You've missed it Ali, it's nearly dinner time here...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 20, 2012, 05:29:38 PM
I wish there was some way to combine our two time zones so I get to sleep in until 7 am here, eat breakfast, and then skip to the nearly dinner time part over there, thus considerably shortening my work day.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 20, 2012, 05:44:05 PM
A. and I just made blueberry muffins (and I made coffee), and this afternoon after her nap, we're going for a long walk, and then going to watch Lilo & Stitch. She does the BEST Stitch voice.  :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.twimg.com%2Fprofile_images%2F1712679433%2FLilo---Stitch-disney-67471_1024_768.jpg&hash=d55c705cc68ad1778a1eb68ca417060da986f092)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on February 20, 2012, 08:24:42 PM
Had a Disney movie marathon this past weekend. Life is good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 20, 2012, 08:45:37 PM
Have beer in hand. Soon to be at other end of throat. Good evening.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 20, 2012, 11:35:11 PM
Finally ordered a new couch, which is being delivered tonight.  Plus maintenance finally sent someone in to replace the broken blinds in my livingroom and bedroom.  It's like having a new apartment.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:17:46 AM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.
That's awesome. And scary  xD 
Did you use examples from the Inquisition?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on February 21, 2012, 05:56:36 AM
I don't remember a torture thread, we need one.
Asmo will love it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 21, 2012, 08:38:57 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on February 21, 2012, 05:56:36 AM
I don't remember a torture thread, we need one.
Asmo will love it.
He will love it and even consider sharing some of His secret techniques.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 21, 2012, 08:58:40 AM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.
Well done. But if he's an expert I would have expected all his class to get an 'A'. You should do a practical lesson with thumb screws on him until he agrees and ups every-bodies grades  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 21, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
There's an atheist in my office! (I mean, other than me.)  In our breakroom, we have a rack where employees can leave old magazines that they're done with so other employees have something to read.  I hardly ever look at the rack since I usually eat lunch with my coworkers and don't read, but something just happened to catch my eye today as I was walking by.  A magazine called "Humanist".  I peered closer, and sure enough, it said something about "Rational Inquiry".  Then I noticed a couple of other titles on the rack, if I remember correctly "The Skeptic Inquirer" and "Skeptic."  It made me insanely happy because last time I looked, that rack was stocked with back issues of "Watchtower" magazine.  I'm going to have to lurk around the magazine rack more often and see if I can figure out who my fellow heathen is.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on February 21, 2012, 10:03:03 PM
Rolled up to see the Pandas.One was indisposed and the other one fast asleep (apparently they sleep 16 hours per day, fulfilling a dearly-held ambition of my own). It did stretch and shift briefly in its slumber which by Panda standards is giving value for money. Also discovered that cockroaches are impeccably clean creatures and our existence depends on their recycling activities which nurture plant life and thus the production of oxygen. There's a moral there somewhere.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on February 22, 2012, 12:53:13 AM
Quote from: Ali on February 21, 2012, 09:21:31 PM
There's an atheist in my office! (I mean, other than me.)  In our breakroom, we have a rack where employees can leave old magazines that they're done with so other employees have something to read.  I hardly ever look at the rack since I usually eat lunch with my coworkers and don't read, but something just happened to catch my eye today as I was walking by.  A magazine called "Humanist".  I peered closer, and sure enough, it said something about "Rational Inquiry".  Then I noticed a couple of other titles on the rack, if I remember correctly "The Skeptic Inquirer" and "Skeptic."  It made me insanely happy because last time I looked, that rack was stocked with back issues of "Watchtower" magazine.  I'm going to have to lurk around the magazine rack more often and see if I can figure out who my fellow heathen is.   ;D

Awesome, Ali! You could always leave a brief note in the magazine rack, tucked into the top of one of the Humanist or Skeptic magazines, thanking them for leaving those there. It would let them know that they weren't alone, either!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on February 22, 2012, 10:06:28 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.


As professor I tended to find it was my students who specialised in torture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on February 23, 2012, 08:34:57 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on February 21, 2012, 05:17:46 AM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.
That's awesome. And scary  xD 
Did you use examples from the Inquisition?

Mainly how Water boarding and enhanced interrogation are violations of the Geneva Convention and Human Rights, but I did mention the Inquisition.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on February 23, 2012, 08:36:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 21, 2012, 08:58:40 AM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.
Well done. But if he's an expert I would have expected all his class to get an 'A'. You should do a practical lesson with thumb screws on him until he agrees and ups every-bodies grades  ;D

Well, I doubt we could do that as she told us we could verbally eviscerate someone who managed to make it so we had a quiz. She's a published author on beheading as well, so I wouldn't want to get on her bad side :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on February 23, 2012, 08:37:41 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 22, 2012, 10:06:28 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.


As professor I tended to find it was my students who specialised in torture.

How'd they torture you? Payback for long essays and papers?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 08:41:59 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 23, 2012, 08:37:41 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 22, 2012, 10:06:28 PM
Quote from: corgilover on February 21, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Got an B on the rough draft of a paper on Torture, with my professor being an expert on torture. Life is good.


As professor I tended to find it was my students who specialised in torture.

How'd they torture you? Payback for long essays and papers?

A mixture of native stupidity and indolence.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on February 23, 2012, 09:32:52 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 08:41:59 PM

A mixture of native stupidity and indolence.

That's what I named my fists.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 29, 2012, 05:48:23 PM
ThinkAnarchy makes his 500th post (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 29, 2012, 07:02:38 PM
Quote from: Ali on February 23, 2012, 09:32:52 PM
Quote from: En_Route on February 23, 2012, 08:41:59 PM

A mixture of native stupidity and indolence.

That's what I named my fists.

hahaha!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on March 29, 2012, 11:31:19 PM
I have chocolate and will get free pizza in a few minutes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on March 29, 2012, 11:36:41 PM
We just had awesome chicken wings and sweet potato fries for dinner! Delightfully tasty treat.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 01:12:15 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 05:48:23 PM
ThinkAnarchy makes his 500th post (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Have you levied the new 500th post tax on him yet?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2012, 07:45:12 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 01:12:15 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 05:48:23 PM
ThinkAnarchy makes his 500th post (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Have you levied the new 500th post tax on him yet?
No, but I superglued his fingers together, does that count?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 09:11:56 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 30, 2012, 07:45:12 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on March 30, 2012, 01:12:15 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 29, 2012, 05:48:23 PM
ThinkAnarchy makes his 500th post (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Have you levied the new 500th post tax on him yet?
No, but I superglued his fingers together, does that count?

That sounds like an expression of the violence inherent in the system. 
Better than nothing I suppose.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:21:31 AM
'Batman' pulled over by police in Maryland (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17564941)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:57:20 PM
A puppy accompanied me for several metres of my bike ride today. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:19:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:57:20 PM
A puppy accompanied me for several metres of my bike ride today. :)

Awwwww!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 02:34:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:19:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:57:20 PM
A puppy accompanied me for several metres of my bike ride today. :)

Awwwww!

It was super cute! He was like "Hey lady! Where are you going? I'll come with you! Yayy!"
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 01, 2012, 03:04:30 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 01, 2012, 02:34:07 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:19:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on March 31, 2012, 04:57:20 PM
A puppy accompanied me for several metres of my bike ride today. :)

Awwwww!

It was super cute! He was like "Hey lady! Where are you going? I'll come with you! Yayy!"

Awww, adorable!  ;D

I LOVE it when I'm outside and a neighbor's dog runs up to me for pats and cuddles... they all seem to come to me, it's almost as if they know I love them. :) Even dogs who bark like crazy stop barking and start panting and drooling when I talk to them in a happy baby voice, LOL!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:49:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:21:31 AM
'Batman' pulled over by police in Maryland (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17564941)
Should I call Robin in? Damn which one you big dummy? Dick Jason or damian.  It is really sad that I know all of the Robin's by heart  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 07, 2012, 09:52:07 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 31, 2012, 08:21:31 AM
'Batman' pulled over by police in Maryland (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17564941)

Only in America....  :D
 
At least he was goofing around for a good cause.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:53:10 PM
Damnn I forgot all about Tim Drake. Guess my life isn't that sad after all  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 07, 2012, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:53:10 PM
Damnn I forgot all about Tim Drake. Guess my life isn't that sad after all  ;D
Tim Drake?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 11:13:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:53:10 PM
Damnn I forgot all about Tim Drake. Guess my life isn't that sad after all  ;D
Tim Drake?


QuoteTimothy "Tim" Drake[3][5] is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics and in related media. The character was created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick. From 1989 to 2009, he was known as Robin in the Batman comics, becoming the third character to take up the identity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Drake


:)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 08, 2012, 01:03:51 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 07, 2012, 10:15:20 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on April 07, 2012, 09:53:10 PM
Damnn I forgot all about Tim Drake. Guess my life isn't that sad after all  ;D
Tim Drake?


Holyshit, are you kidding me?
I am like the biggest Tim Drake fan! Ask me anything xD...   He is my favorite Robin. The only one  who figured out Bruce and Dick's real identites   through actual deductions and real detective work.  *___*
And then proceeded to hound Bruce to become Robin, ( Bruce was still angsty over Jason Todd's death.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on April 08, 2012, 08:51:30 PM
No longer failing my math class!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 08, 2012, 08:54:42 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 07, 2012, 11:13:44 PM
QuoteTimothy "Tim" Drake[3][5] is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics and in related media. The character was created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick. From 1989 to 2009, he was known as Robin in the Batman comics, becoming the third character to take up the identity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Drake


:)
The Asmo despises him already.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 10, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
I got my first freelance writing contract today! Whooo! It's only 400 words, but it's a start!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 10, 2012, 06:37:53 PM
Woohoo! Go DJ!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 10, 2012, 07:56:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 10, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
I got my first freelance writing contract today! Whooo! It's only 400 words, but it's a start!  ;D

Awesome!!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:32:42 PM
Yay!  WTG DJ!!!

I have to go to a conference in May to do a couple of presentations for one of my clients.  I just found out where it is being held.

http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php (http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php)

Have I mentioned lately how much I like my job?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 12:25:31 AM
Quote from: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:32:42 PM
Yay!  WTG DJ!!!

I have to go to a conference in May to do a couple of presentations for one of my clients.  I just found out where it is being held.

http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php (http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php)

Have I mentioned lately how much I like my job?

Oh my goodness, that's gorgeous!  :o

Although I must admit, when I first saw skamania, I thought of ska music, fashion, etc and was confused for a moment, then relieved when I clicked your link.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 10, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
I got my first freelance writing contract today! Whooo! It's only 400 words, but it's a start!  ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:18:10 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 10, 2012, 08:32:42 PM
Yay!  WTG DJ!!!

I have to go to a conference in May to do a couple of presentations for one of my clients.  I just found out where it is being held.

http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php (http://www.skamania.com/lodge-photos.php)

Have I mentioned lately how much I like my job?

You have and I'm still Green!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 04:23:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:18:10 PM
You have and I'm still Green!

You may want to get that looked at. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:24:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2012, 04:23:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:18:10 PM
You have and I'm still Green!

You may want to get that looked at. :P
That's a feed line to a very rude joke, which I am not going to tell  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 11, 2012, 04:50:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:24:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 11, 2012, 04:23:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 04:18:10 PM
You have and I'm still Green!

You may want to get that looked at. :P
That's a feed line to a very rude joke, which I am not going to tell  :)
Put it in the joke thread!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 11, 2012, 05:26:09 PM
Haha Amicale, about Ska-mania.  Yup, I'm totally going to go party with some Rudies.  Pick it up!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
An influx of new and interesting members!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 11, 2012, 08:22:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
An influx of new and interesting members!

Fourteen people online!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:27:08 PM
Ellie and T are so cute together. 

For the first 3.75 years of his life, she seemed to like him well enough, but he was wild and unpredictable enough that she would often keep her distance.  Like, she would come when he called her, and let him pet her, but then she would move on.  Lately though, as he's gotten less "Spastic Toddler" and more "Regular Kid", she has taken more of a shine to him.  Right now he is laying with his head on my legs watching Saturday morning cartoons, and she jumped up next to him and is laying with her head on his tummy.  I wish I could take a picture, but if I get up to get my phone I know I'll disrupt the entire arrangement.  We're all crowded on the love seat like a pile of puppies.  It's pretty lovely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 14, 2012, 04:56:17 PM
Quote from: The Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:27:08 PM
Ellie and T are so cute together. 

For the first 3.75 years of his life, she seemed to like him well enough, but he was wild and unpredictable enough that she would often keep her distance.  Like, she would come when he called her, and let him pet her, but then she would move on.  Lately though, as he's gotten less "Spastic Toddler" and more "Regular Kid", she has taken more of a shine to him.  Right now he is laying with his head on my legs watching Saturday morning cartoons, and she jumped up next to him and is laying with her head on his tummy.  I wish I could take a picture, but if I get up to get my phone I know I'll disrupt the entire arrangement.  We're all crowded on the love seat like a pile of puppies.  It's pretty lovely.

Nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 14, 2012, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: The Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:27:08 PM
Ellie and T are so cute together. 

For the first 3.75 years of his life, she seemed to like him well enough, but he was wild and unpredictable enough that she would often keep her distance.  Like, she would come when he called her, and let him pet her, but then she would move on.  Lately though, as he's gotten less "Spastic Toddler" and more "Regular Kid", she has taken more of a shine to him.  Right now he is laying with his head on my legs watching Saturday morning cartoons, and she jumped up next to him and is laying with her head on his tummy.  I wish I could take a picture, but if I get up to get my phone I know I'll disrupt the entire arrangement.  We're all crowded on the love seat like a pile of puppies.  It's pretty lovely.
Who is your laptop balanced on?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 14, 2012, 05:06:22 PM
Rusty has a new radio antenna and some shiney new bodywork. Rusty and The Asmo, they are very pleased with themselves.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 14, 2012, 05:09:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 14, 2012, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: The Ali on April 14, 2012, 03:27:08 PM
Ellie and T are so cute together. 

For the first 3.75 years of his life, she seemed to like him well enough, but he was wild and unpredictable enough that she would often keep her distance.  Like, she would come when he called her, and let him pet her, but then she would move on.  Lately though, as he's gotten less "Spastic Toddler" and more "Regular Kid", she has taken more of a shine to him.  Right now he is laying with his head on my legs watching Saturday morning cartoons, and she jumped up next to him and is laying with her head on his tummy.  I wish I could take a picture, but if I get up to get my phone I know I'll disrupt the entire arrangement.  We're all crowded on the love seat like a pile of puppies.  It's pretty lovely.
Who is your laptop balanced on?  :D

Haha, it was balanced on the arm of the loveseat. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
Won on horse races.  :D At 18:1 odds, no less.  ;D

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... ...

Played for a tenner  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2012, 03:51:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 15, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
Won on horse races.  :D At 18:1 odds, no less.  ;D

...
... ...

Played for a tenner  >:(
And no tip to the forum! Shame no you ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 15, 2012, 04:44:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 15, 2012, 02:46:00 PM
Won on horse races.  :D At 18:1 odds, no less.  ;D

...
... ...

Played for a tenner  >:(
Good! Then you can buy whisky for your friends!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2012, 07:56:36 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 15, 2012, 04:44:09 PM
Good! Then you can buy whisky for your friends!  ;D
I wouldn't think much of me if I bought a friend some lousy 180 kroner whiskey.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 16, 2012, 02:54:58 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 15, 2012, 07:56:36 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 15, 2012, 04:44:09 PM
Good! Then you can buy whisky for your friends!  ;D
I wouldn't think much of me if I bought a friend some lousy 180 kroner whiskey.
Fair point. A beer, then.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:13:57 PM
Little Puppy with Big Paws

Yesterday, my mother in law and I took T shopping for summer clothes.  I also suspected that he needed new shoes since it's been about 6 months since his last new pair, and he's grown like a weed since then.  I measured his feet, and found that he was up a shoe size.

He picked out his own new shoes.  I think they look huge and unwieldy, but he loved them and they didn't seem to slow him down any (I made him sprint down the aisle to show me) so I guess they're okay.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030J86JK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0013I5JV8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1WP02MVJ6TR03KQ9JQZ1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030J86JK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0013I5JV8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1WP02MVJ6TR03KQ9JQZ1)

I was looking at his this morning, and it struck me that he looks exactly like a Great Dane puppy (we had Danes when I was growing up) - that is, looooong skinny legs and oversized paws. It made me laugh.  I think he's going to be big and clumsy, just like a Great Dane.

(Sorry, didn't mean to mix up the name of the thread.  Didn't know I could do that!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 16, 2012, 08:17:33 PM
Wonder why those particular shoes would appeal to a little one....  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on April 16, 2012, 11:51:22 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL

I used to be insanely proud of my biscuit-toed crocodile leather specials;now they seem so dowdy in comparison.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 17, 2012, 12:36:47 AM
Quote from: En_Route on April 16, 2012, 11:51:22 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL

I used to be insanely proud of my biscuit-toed crocodile leather specials;now they seem so dowdy in comparison.

We could wrap your feet in battery operated Christmas lights.  That would give them a certain...je ne sais quoi.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on April 17, 2012, 12:55:48 AM
Quote from: En_Route on April 16, 2012, 11:51:22 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL

I used to be insanely proud of my biscuit-toed crocodile leather specials;now they seem so dowdy in comparison.
Maybe these will cheer your feet...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fksr%2Fprojects%2F92447%2Fphoto-full.jpg%3F1331396446&hash=0f257a0905cfd6a2318e07fb7cefea29bd2346d2)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 17, 2012, 04:35:26 AM
I've had four replies to Vinnie's ad.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 17, 2012, 01:25:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 17, 2012, 04:35:26 AM
I've had four replies to Vinnie's ad.  ;D
All from sausage factories?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 17, 2012, 01:30:21 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 17, 2012, 01:25:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 17, 2012, 04:35:26 AM
I've had four replies to Vinnie's ad.  ;D
All from sausage factories?  ;D

No :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on April 17, 2012, 02:55:56 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 17, 2012, 12:55:48 AM
Quote from: En_Route on April 16, 2012, 11:51:22 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL

I used to be insanely proud of my biscuit-toed crocodile leather specials;now they seem so dowdy in comparison.
Maybe these will cheer your feet...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fksr%2Fprojects%2F92447%2Fphoto-full.jpg%3F1331396446&hash=0f257a0905cfd6a2318e07fb7cefea29bd2346d2)


Does that translate as "I don't believe in Soles"?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on April 17, 2012, 03:59:05 PM
Quote from: En_Route on April 17, 2012, 02:55:56 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 17, 2012, 12:55:48 AM
Quote from: En_Route on April 16, 2012, 11:51:22 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 16, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
I can't imagine.....dinosaurs, flashing lights....it's almost like they were designed by a 4 year old for 4 year olds.  LOL

I used to be insanely proud of my biscuit-toed crocodile leather specials;now they seem so dowdy in comparison.
Maybe these will cheer your feet...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fksr%2Fprojects%2F92447%2Fphoto-full.jpg%3F1331396446&hash=0f257a0905cfd6a2318e07fb7cefea29bd2346d2)


Does that translate as "I don't believe in Soles"?

*High five*  Nothing like a good pun to start the day off right.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 17, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
"Ich bin atheist"
I am atheist.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2012, 12:59:00 AM
I have a lady coming out Saturday to look at Vinnie.  ;D If all goes well, I will have him sold and a new horse bought within the month. I have been in contact with a few breeders in our area and I thing I have found a nice gelding for me.

*Edit- Aaand I just got back from the mini farm that I work for, and I am now the soon-to-be owner of a little blue-eyed black mini colt.  ;D *happydance*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2012, 08:54:30 AM
Stevil makes it to 2,000 posts (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on April 20, 2012, 11:04:44 AM
Well done, Stevil!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2012, 12:24:22 PM
Congrats Stevil!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 20, 2012, 04:52:13 PM
Way to go, Dude!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 04:59:40 PM
Someone give that man a knife!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
I just got signed on to write my own daily column  ;D
It's with a Canadian communications company launching a new website in May. I won't post too much about it here (trying to keep my identity private and all), but if anyone's interested in following it, they can PM me and I'll send them the info.

Okay, I promise I'll stop writing about my life-stuff now. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 20, 2012, 07:10:29 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
Okay, I promise I'll stop writing about my life-stuff now. :P

No, no, tell us this stuff -- this is the good stuff!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 20, 2012, 07:12:45 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
I just got signed on to write my own daily column  ;D
It's with a Canadian Communications company launching a new website in May. I won't post too much about it here (trying to keep my identity private and all), but if anyone's interested in following it, they can PM me and I'll send them the info.

That is really cool.  Congrats.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 07:18:52 PM
Hahaha, thanks guys. You're a supportive bunch :)
I'll try to slip in some subliminal atheist messaging. I'm open to suggestions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 07:23:11 PM
Errrr. AD, you didn't read that last part.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 20, 2012, 07:28:15 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 07:23:11 PM
Errrr. AD, you didn't read that last part.

Heh.  "Preach" your mind and never worry about what others think.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on April 23, 2012, 12:35:06 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 20, 2012, 06:41:46 PM
I just got signed on to write my own daily column  ;D
It's with a Canadian communications company launching a new website in May. I won't post too much about it here (trying to keep my identity private and all), but if anyone's interested in following it, they can PM me and I'll send them the info.

Okay, I promise I'll stop writing about my life-stuff now. :P

No mean feat. I wish you every success.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
'

"One Piece" t-shirt? Pics?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 07:59:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
'

"One Piece" t-shirt? Pics?

http://www.uniqlo.com/ut/onepiece/us/ this stuff, SD? :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:27:39 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 07:59:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
'

"One Piece" t-shirt? Pics?

http://www.uniqlo.com/ut/onepiece/us/ this stuff, SD? :)
Ah! That makes sense now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:27:39 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 07:59:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
'

"One Piece" t-shirt? Pics?

http://www.uniqlo.com/ut/onepiece/us/ this stuff, SD? :)
Ah! That makes sense now.

You didn't know what it was, did you?  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 24, 2012, 01:42:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 24, 2012, 08:27:39 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 07:59:14 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on April 24, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D
'

"One Piece" t-shirt? Pics?

http://www.uniqlo.com/ut/onepiece/us/ this stuff, SD? :)
Ah! That makes sense now.

You didn't know what it was, did you?  8)
Nope. That's why I said it now makes sense.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 24, 2012, 02:25:40 PM
I am so excited for this week.Working on fixing up the horse barn at my mom's friend's house for the minis after school. Then Wednesday is the end of the year FFA Awards Banquet. Then Thursday I get to take my new mini horse home (he is still at the breeder's home, but I still get to take care of and see him), then Saturday and Sunday I am spending in Chicago with a friend for her birthday.

So I actually ended up buying two minis. The one I am taking home is the little blue-eyed black stud colt, and the brown one I posted in the What's On Your Mind forum is in Kentucky. I will be picking him up in Indianapolis on May 18. Lots of pictures will be posted of both of them.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on April 29, 2012, 10:11:46 PM
FINALS!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on April 30, 2012, 01:36:01 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on April 23, 2012, 09:08:45 PM
Got gummy bears and new One Piece tshirts. :D

OMG. You like One Piece, too?  ;D

Anyway, my reason to be cheerful is my tenor saxophone I got a week ago... Although I haven't had much chance to play it because of work.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 10:40:35 AM
Quote from: corgilover on April 29, 2012, 10:11:46 PM
FINALS!
Presumably they are now finished? You can't possibly be looking forward to them!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on April 30, 2012, 01:14:58 PM
reason to be cheerful:

I gt monday off from work, even though this nausea is killing me
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 01:18:28 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on April 30, 2012, 01:14:58 PM
reason to be cheerful:

I gt monday off from work, even though this nausea is killing me

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg163.imageshack.us%2Fimg163%2F7355%2Fconsoling2.gif&hash=3a8ffba6dd009744a227ffe4896f21813251a0c2) gentle back rub to ease the nausea *keeps out of possible trajectory*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 02:53:59 PM
I am absolutely in love with this little horse.  ;D Sweet as can be and so handsome. I have a soft spot for black horses.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 03:09:25 PM
Dear husband made some of his sweet raisin bread and it smells/is so delicious.  Omnomnomnomnomnom.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 02:53:59 PM
I am absolutely in love with this little horse.  ;D Sweet as can be and so handsome. I have a soft spot for black horses.

You know, we'll take more pictures of cute little horses any time. Just sayin'  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 03:41:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 02:53:59 PM
I am absolutely in love with this little horse.  ;D Sweet as can be and so handsome. I have a soft spot for black horses.

You know, we'll take more pictures of cute little horses any time. Just sayin'  ;D

I know, but it is nasty and rainy here. :( He needs a bath and a clip. It is supposed to be nice Friday, so hopefully I will get him cleaned up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 30, 2012, 07:18:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D

My cats love the plastic ring from milk jugs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 07:18:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D

My cats love the plastic ring from milk jugs.

Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 07:45:20 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 07:18:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D

My cats love the plastic ring from milk jugs.

Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.



I still can't get used to the milk bags here. Crazy Ontario with your crazy bags-o-milk!  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 07:45:20 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 07:18:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D

My cats love the plastic ring from milk jugs.

Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.



I still can't get used to the milk bags here. Crazy Ontario with your crazy bags-o-milk!  :P
Milk in a bag! Do they look like boobys?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 30, 2012, 09:25:34 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.

Funny (to me) story:  While I was in the Air Force, I was stationed in Honduras on a Honduran base with an U.S. Army presence and a smaller AF presence.  JTF Bravo is the name if anyone finds it of interest.

I decided to try the few Honduran-run "fast-food" joints on base a few days in.  I ordered my meal and a coke.  As they handed me my meal, the person asked if I was eating in or taking it with me.  I said I was taking it.  She took the coke (a glass bottle coke) and proceeded to pour it into a sandwich baggie.  One of those old school baggies in which you simply flip the bag inside itself to "close" it.  She put a straw into it and spun the baggie around the straw and handed it to me.  I stood there in utter amazement!  I had never had a coke "to go" in a baggie with a straw in it.

I had to laugh as I walked away.  Their glass bottle recycling is serious business there.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 10:12:38 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 30, 2012, 09:25:34 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.

Funny (to me) story:  While I was in the Air Force, I was stationed in Honduras on a Honduran base with an U.S. Army presence and a smaller AF presence.  JTF Bravo is the name if anyone finds it of interest.

I decided to try the few Honduran-run "fast-food" joints on base a few days in.  I ordered my meal and a coke.  As they handed me my meal, the person asked if I was eating in or taking it with me.  I said I was taking it.  She took the coke (a glass bottle coke) and proceeded to pour it into a sandwich baggie.  One of those old school baggies in which you simply flip the bag inside itself to "close" it.  She put a straw into it and spun the baggie around the straw and handed it to me.  I stood there in utter amazement!  I had never had a coke "to go" in a baggie with a straw in it.

I had to laugh as I walked away.  Their glass bottle recycling is serious business there.  :)

LOL!!  :D

Now the question du jour: did you try to drink the coke out of the baggie?

Generally speaking, if you tell someone over here 'I have coke in a baggie', you'll have police officers asking you some odd questions.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 10:20:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on April 30, 2012, 07:45:20 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:42:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 30, 2012, 07:18:55 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
I had a few very fun hours working with people (so much fun I'd barely call it work), I saw a friend today for a while, and my cat has been deliriously happy playing with a plastic spring/coil. She is utterly adorable.  :D

My cats love the plastic ring from milk jugs.

Aw, cute! Alas, milk does not come in jugs, here. Only milk in bags or cartons.



I still can't get used to the milk bags here. Crazy Ontario with your crazy bags-o-milk!  :P
Milk in a bag! Do they look like boobys?  :D

No  >:( Boobies I could understand. Their current design is just infuriatingly hard to manage.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_G61_Olc5kK8%2FS_0gcKIaN2I%2FAAAAAAAAAB8%2F6s3ICfXZWNY%2Fs1600%2F879736-Milk_in_bags_instead_of_bottles-Province_of_Ontario.jpg&hash=df04e892fb234b94560e573a38f647216023c902)

I've been here for 8 months now and I still don't like them. >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 30, 2012, 10:22:46 PM
^^^ How thoroughly utilitarian and boring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on April 30, 2012, 10:23:59 PM
DJ, been here my whole life and I don't like the design. I worked in a store for a while that sold these bags, and they'd rip and leak all over the place!

One reason to be cheerful, though: we once locked my boss in the milk cooler and made him moo like a cow until we'd let him out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 01:04:27 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

Oh wow, yay, that is AWESOME!!  ;D Congrats to him!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 01, 2012, 01:06:22 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

Now that is something to be cheerful about!  I'd say more than a bit of a celebration is in order.  Congratulations to him.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 01, 2012, 01:13:00 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

Congrats, that is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 02:04:20 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

High five for your husband!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:50:46 AM
Thanks guys :)  And a hearty high Five back to you, Budhorse!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

Excellent news!!!

Congratulations to Yodas_Apprentice!!!

Maybe we can take Apprentice off and replace it with Master  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on May 01, 2012, 09:01:19 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
Sooooo, we just found out that my husband is to be awarded a pretty big grant from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada. It'll be enough to pay off all of our student debt, maybe take a trip and then some. He's the only one in his department to receive it this year. I'm so proud of him, he's been working so hard. We're having a bit of a celebration tonight  :)

Yay! Blow it all on sweets and toys. That's what it's for, right?!?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 01, 2012, 09:49:55 AM
Hooray for you two.  Spend some of it on a flight to the UK and meet us Brits?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_1.gif&hash=fbb933ea2f87cf6184ccc9195c6c260ba8ffd8ce)  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_2.gif&hash=7df16acb9613170f83a6153c574bf25a37c3690d)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: OldGit on May 01, 2012, 09:49:55 AM
Hooray for you two.  Spend some of it on a flight to the UK and meet us Brits?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_1.gif&hash=fbb933ea2f87cf6184ccc9195c6c260ba8ffd8ce)  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_2.gif&hash=7df16acb9613170f83a6153c574bf25a37c3690d)
Damn right!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 01, 2012, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: OldGit on May 01, 2012, 09:49:55 AM
Hooray for you two.  Spend some of it on a flight to the UK and meet us Brits?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_1.gif&hash=fbb933ea2f87cf6184ccc9195c6c260ba8ffd8ce)  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_2.gif&hash=7df16acb9613170f83a6153c574bf25a37c3690d)
Damn right!!!

It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2012, 04:47:25 PM
I just noticed that I am now Older than the Big Bang.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2012, 04:47:25 PM
I just noticed that I am now Older than the Big Bang.  ;D
Yes you have reached the final level of official elevation  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!

Reason to be cheerful: when a husband and wife are both adorably geeky enough to post on the same message board, and quote one another. I find that VERY cute.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 07:18:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!

Reason to be cheerful: when a husband and wife are both adorably geeky enough to post on the same message board, and quote one another. I find that VERY cute.  ;D

Well, if there is one couple that can be aptly called geeky, that'd be us  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:47:03 PM
Quote from: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!
Well if you're planning a tour there are plenty here who can help sort your itinerary.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Yodas_Apprentice on May 02, 2012, 02:29:41 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 07:18:45 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 01, 2012, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!

Reason to be cheerful: when a husband and wife are both adorably geeky enough to post on the same message board, and quote one another. I find that VERY cute.  ;D

Well, if there is one couple that can be aptly called geeky, that'd be us  ;D

Too true.  Too true.  ;)

Quote from: Tank on May 01, 2012, 07:47:03 PM
Quote from: Yodas_Apprentice on May 01, 2012, 04:23:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 01, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
It's something that is not out of the realm of possibility! Our 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up in 2013 and we'd like to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither of us have been to anywhere in the UK before.  :)

It's somewhere we've always wanted to go :)  Between us we have a lot of British, Irish, and French heritage, so we really want to see Europe!
Well if you're planning a tour there are plenty here who can help sort your itinerary.

That's a very kind offer :)  We may take you up on it sometime!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 02, 2012, 10:55:10 AM
I've had members of other forums come and visit me before, and it's turned out very well.  We have a big house which is generally fairly empty these days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 03:22:07 PM
Sweetdeath is now in the Top 10 posters on the forum, at number 10!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 02, 2012, 04:35:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 03:22:07 PM
Sweetdeath is now in the Top 10 posters on the forum, at number 10!

Must of been for a while, two almost inactive members not far away.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
Way to go, SD!

Are these super secret mod stats?  :D or is there somewhere on HAF we can click to find out who's in which ranking?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 09:13:52 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
Way to go, SD!

Are these super secret mod stats?  :D or is there somewhere on HAF we can click to find out who's in which ranking?
Have a look here I think you should be able to see it http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=stats

The link is bottom left of the main menu page http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php

If you can't see it on the main menu make sure the Info Centre is open, there's a + sign bottom right if it isn't.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on May 02, 2012, 09:24:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 09:13:52 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
Way to go, SD!

Are these super secret mod stats?  :D or is there somewhere on HAF we can click to find out who's in which ranking?
Have a look here I think you should be able to see it http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=stats

The link is bottom left of the main menu page http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php

If you can't see it on the main menu make sure the Info Centre is open, there's a + sign bottom right if it isn't.

You can also click on the MEMBERS (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist) link at the top of the page and sort the columns by clicking the column title...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on May 02, 2012, 09:24:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 09:13:52 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
Way to go, SD!

Are these super secret mod stats?  :D or is there somewhere on HAF we can click to find out who's in which ranking?
Have a look here I think you should be able to see it http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=stats

The link is bottom left of the main menu page http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php

If you can't see it on the main menu make sure the Info Centre is open, there's a + sign bottom right if it isn't.

You can also click on the MEMBERS (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=mlist) link at the top of the page and sort the columns by clicking the column title...
And that shows all the members beyond 10.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 02, 2012, 10:01:37 PM
Fantastic! Thank you both. Nifty cool! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:22:03 PM
While on a smokes run, I have heroically avoided a collision with a fridge that decided it no longer wanted to be on the trailer of the car in front.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 10:26:44 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:22:03 PM
While on a smokes run, I have heroically avoided a collision with a fridge that decided it no longer wanted to be on the trailer of the car in front.  :D
Did any beer survive to be liberated?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
It was empty, the fridge was.

There were, however, sparks and emergency deceleration and a whole lot of excitement  :D

I just helped the guy get the damned thing back on the trailer and drove on. Another bullet burn for The Asmo and His trusted Old Rusty.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 02, 2012, 10:39:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
It was empty, the fridge was.

There were, however, sparks and emergency deceleration and a whole lot of excitement  :D

I just helped the guy get the damned thing back on the trailer and drove on. Another bullet burn for The Asmo and His trusted Old Rusty.
And just imagine the trauma compensation if you'd hit it and glancing blow on the passenger side  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on May 02, 2012, 11:00:09 PM
Quote from: Asmodean link=topic=5179.msg1690hr]03#msg169003 date=1335993723]
While on a smokes run, I have heroically avoided a collision with a fridge that decided it no longer wanted to be on the trailer of the car in front.  :D

See how dangerous smoking can be!

Heroic indeed! Those self-aware fridges are a liability?! ...

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 02, 2012, 11:01:41 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:22:03 PM
While on a smokes run, I have heroically avoided a collision with a fridge that decided it no longer wanted to be on the trailer of the car in front.  :D

It's a miracle! Praise Jeebus!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 02, 2012, 11:15:18 PM
Next time it will be the kitchen sink!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 11:47:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 02, 2012, 10:39:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 02, 2012, 10:31:48 PM
It was empty, the fridge was.

There were, however, sparks and emergency deceleration and a whole lot of excitement  :D

I just helped the guy get the damned thing back on the trailer and drove on. Another bullet burn for The Asmo and His trusted Old Rusty.
And just imagine the trauma compensation if you'd hit it and glancing blow on the passenger side  :o
If I hit the fridge, the old guy would have been charged with driving with a broken trailer and unsafe load and his insurance company would have to buy Rusty a new bumper, some airbags and probably some lights.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 03, 2012, 03:38:12 AM
I liked the story on the news about the budgie who was found and told the finder its home address.
It was reunited with its old woman owner who'd lost a bird previously so taught this one her address.

I once taught a budgie to say my hello [daughers name] and "let me out."
Perhaps all my greatest achievements are behind me...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 03:46:12 AM
A local family of ducks survived a VERY busy highway: http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/local/on/baby_duckies_survive_treacherous_highway_crossing/4b892e47

QuoteBaby duckies survive treacherous highway crossing

02/05/2012 8:38:03 PM

A heart-stopping drama played out on a Toronto-area highway when a mother duck and her flock of baby ducklings tried to scoot across four lanes of traffic, Wednesday morning.

The daring travails of the duck family caught the amazed attention of a CTV News Chopper cameraman, who videotaped their mission to escape Highway 407, near Dixie Road north of Toronto.

Aerial footage shows the ducks wandering along a median between the east and west lanes of the toll highway, before slipping through a hole in the cement barrier and lurching into traffic.

What follows is a few tense minutes of heart-stopping footage of obligatory adorable baby duckies skipping, Frogger-style, through gaps in traffic and being scattered in all directions by wind gusts as cars and trucks speed past.

It appears the ducklings all managed to escape the highway unscathed, before the mother duck hurried the younglings away from the highway and into a grassy glen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on May 03, 2012, 04:41:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 10:40:35 AM
Quote from: corgilover on April 29, 2012, 10:11:46 PM
FINALS!
Presumably they are now finished? You can't possibly be looking forward to them!!

I'm looking forward to finishing them. I've got two more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:46:06 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 03, 2012, 03:46:12 AM
A local family of ducks survived a VERY busy highway: http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/local/on/baby_duckies_survive_treacherous_highway_crossing/4b892e47

QuoteBaby duckies survive treacherous highway crossing

02/05/2012 8:38:03 PM

A heart-stopping drama played out on a Toronto-area highway when a mother duck and her flock of baby ducklings tried to scoot across four lanes of traffic, Wednesday morning.

The daring travails of the duck family caught the amazed attention of a CTV News Chopper cameraman, who videotaped their mission to escape Highway 407, near Dixie Road north of Toronto.

Aerial footage shows the ducks wandering along a median between the east and west lanes of the toll highway, before slipping through a hole in the cement barrier and lurching into traffic.

What follows is a few tense minutes of heart-stopping footage of obligatory adorable baby duckies skipping, Frogger-style, through gaps in traffic and being scattered in all directions by wind gusts as cars and trucks speed past.

It appears the ducklings all managed to escape the highway unscathed, before the mother duck hurried the younglings away from the highway and into a grassy glen.
I wonder if the video is online anywhere?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 03, 2012, 07:46:33 AM
Quote from: corgilover on May 03, 2012, 04:41:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 30, 2012, 10:40:35 AM
Quote from: corgilover on April 29, 2012, 10:11:46 PM
FINALS!
Presumably they are now finished? You can't possibly be looking forward to them!!

I'm looking forward to finishing them. I've got two more.
Work hard!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on May 03, 2012, 11:23:57 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D

No spirits I hope.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:33:34 PM
Quote from: En_Route on May 03, 2012, 11:23:57 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D

No spirits I hope.
HAH!! Knowing me there will be plenty of spirits. No faith though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 07:10:46 AM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D
Yay!!! Beer and free thinking, a perfect combination for setting the world to rights. And then waking up with a hangover and having to go to work  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 02:05:23 PM
Cecilie just logged on (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Where have you been?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 02:05:23 PM
Cecilie just logged on (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Where have you been?  ;D

I was just thinking about her! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2012, 02:35:42 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 02:05:23 PM
Cecilie just logged on (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg338.imageshack.us%2Fimg338%2F3057%2Fyipeesh7.gif&hash=0d60ef5d360fad8f5d8b5baa4ba35aa77de31725)

Where have you been?  ;D

I was just thinking about her! :)
But she didn't post  :-[
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 04, 2012, 06:45:33 PM
Come back, Cecilie, we love you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 07:10:46 AM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D
Yay!!! Beer and free thinking, a perfect combination for setting the world to rights. And then waking up with a hangover and having to go to work  >:(
More like beer, free thinking, girls kissing, and an incredible set of boobs being flashed for no apparent reason other than to flash them.  Plus my team won in trivia so next thursday we get 38 bux in bar dollars.  So yeah I know where I will be on Thursday.  One thing pissed me off though.  Not one person had a British accent. False advertising I say  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 07:30:49 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 07:10:46 AM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D
Yay!!! Beer and free thinking, a perfect combination for setting the world to rights. And then waking up with a hangover and having to go to work  >:(
More like beer, free thinking, girls kissing, and an incredible set of boobs being flashed for no apparent reason other than to flash them.  Plus my team won in trivia so next thursday we get 38 bux in bar dollars.  So yeah I know where I will be on Thursday.  One thing pissed me off though.  Not one person had a British accent. False advertising I say  >:(

Minus the lack of British accent, it sounds like you had an awesome time!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 07:37:49 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 04, 2012, 07:30:49 PM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 04, 2012, 07:10:46 AM
Quote from: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 03, 2012, 11:19:04 PM
An atheist meetup in my area at a British pub called Highlander tonight!! YAY   ;D
Yay!!! Beer and free thinking, a perfect combination for setting the world to rights. And then waking up with a hangover and having to go to work  >:(
More like beer, free thinking, girls kissing, and an incredible set of boobs being flashed for no apparent reason other than to flash them.  Plus my team won in trivia so next thursday we get 38 bux in bar dollars.  So yeah I know where I will be on Thursday.  One thing pissed me off though.  Not one person had a British accent. False advertising I say  >:(

Minus the lack of British accent, it sounds like you had an awesome time!  ;D
There were two more things that kind of pissed me off.  All the atheists were nice, but when I left I said bye to an atheist couple and the woman just said yeah fine.  I kind of walked away from the rudeness.  Oh and the boobs didn't come out more than once. Fricking tease.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 08:02:12 PM
Sprekenzee doich, eh baby????



(Yes, I know that is horribly mutilated.  I thought it was funnier that way.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 08:03:19 PM
Das ist VERBOTEN!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 04, 2012, 08:40:48 PM
Seine Aschmokeit stimmt mit Ihnen  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 04, 2012, 08:53:09 PM
Я говорю некоторые русские!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 09:05:53 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 04, 2012, 08:40:48 PM
Seine Aschmokeit stimmt mit Ihnen  >:(
Aschmokeit stimmte mit mir uberine  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 04, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Ooyay eyesgay are-ay illy-say.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2012, 09:08:40 PM
Ja, jag har en bra tid! Jag talar svenska ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 04, 2012, 09:11:54 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Ooyay eyesgay are-ay illy-say.
Did you just call my eyes gay?? If any part of me was gay it would have to be the back of my head.  I can never see what that damn thing is up to...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on May 04, 2012, 11:12:17 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Ooyay eyesgay are-ay illy-say.

That's the only one I understood!

Ha ne any honey, hinnie? No, I hannae ony!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 05, 2012, 03:27:17 PM
Questo e un conversatione molto strano. Siete tutti pazzi....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism on May 06, 2012, 07:28:17 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on May 04, 2012, 11:12:17 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 04, 2012, 09:07:23 PM
Ooyay eyesgay are-ay illy-say.

That's the only one I understood!

Ha ne any honey, hinnie? No, I hannae ony!

Yeah I only know a few german sayings. Das ist verboten is pretty easy.  That is forbidden.  Most languages are similar in many ways to other languages.  Spanish is almost like a mirror version of english.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 06, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
Beautiful sunny walk with my two favourite fellas. Wee man was chatting and flirting with everyone while we picked up some fresh strawberries and veggies. Nice afternoon.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 03:05:47 PM
QuoteELEANOR HALL: It's the first confirmed sighting of the  (http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3496934.htm)critically endangered species in a decade, and wildlife experts say the late night sighting of a tiger quoll in the Otway Ranges in Victoria is an exciting development for wildlife experts.

The biologist and natural history author Leonard Cronin says it's an important find and he hopes there are more tiger quolls in the same area.

It's a reason to be cheerful but a reminder of how we've stuffed things up.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozanimals.com%2Fimage%2Falbums%2Faustralia%2FMammal%2Fnormal_W-TigerQuoll_SeanMcClean.jpg&hash=10ef15e88f39a0598bb2eb9ab2108f3382d92c18)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 07, 2012, 03:41:31 PM
Why is it called a tiger quoll when it's got spots?  Not to ignore the central message of your post, which I agree with, I'm just curious.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 07, 2012, 03:48:43 PM
Perhaps it's ill-tempered?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 07, 2012, 03:41:31 PM
Why is it called a tiger quoll when it's got spots?  Not to ignore the central message of your post, which I agree with, I'm just curious.


I have wondered that myself, it is a carnivore.
I think it does sound better than leopard quoll.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2012, 04:11:56 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 04:06:46 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 07, 2012, 03:41:31 PM
Why is it called a tiger quoll when it's got spots?  Not to ignore the central message of your post, which I agree with, I'm just curious.


I have wondered that myself, it is a carnivore.
I think it does sound better than leopard quoll.

I like leopard quoll.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 07, 2012, 04:54:11 PM
Quote from: Ali... are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?

All Australians are spectacularly lazy.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?
Mob
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?
Mob

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/animals/names.htm found a list of all sorts of animals. Ali, T should like these.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 05:12:23 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?

I like the question, you know you have questions and you don't ask them, you google and your curiosity is quenched without human interaction.

You have a mob of kangaroos. 
Sheep can be a mob.
People can be a mob without being mobsters.

Kangaroos certainly hop, they have two bouncy legs and a couple of useless TRex style wimpy arms.
I've seen my dog bother a large kangaroo and it stands its ground, using its tail becomes a scary tripod. 
But it's OK 'cause our dog is of a bark at a safe distance breed.

Anyway female roos and probably all wallabies will move fast, just as any threatened grazing prey animal would.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:29:01 PM
Mob! I like that!  Makes me picture a bunch of kangaroos rioting and looting electronic stores. 

Thanks for the confirmation.  I suppose our roos don't have much to run from.  They have an emu in the enclosure as well, but they seem to get on well enough.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:33:54 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?
Mob

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/animals/names.htm found a list of all sorts of animals. Ali, T should like these.

Ooooh, thank you!  I love this!  I had no idea that a bunch of apes is called "a shrewdness."  I LOVE that.   We are a shrewdness of atheists, are we not? :D
ETA:  A business of ferrets!!!!  A tower of giraffes!  Ther mental pictures of these are amazing!  I want to paint them!  And I can't even paint!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 05:41:17 PM
There used to be carnivorous kangaroos, not sure how they operated.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:43:07 PM
That must have been back when they boxed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 07, 2012, 06:09:41 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:43:07 PM
That must have been back when they boxed.

I don't know much about the boxing thing, isn't that just something played up by unscrupulous circus folks?
I think roos prefer the gloves off disembowelling thing with their proper limbs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 05:33:54 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 05:08:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 07, 2012, 05:04:08 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 07, 2012, 04:34:01 PM
Speaking of beasties, Pudding, can you confirm that kangaroos actually do hop?  We have a membership to the zoo which means we go near constantly during the spring and summer, and our zoo has a whole herd (flock? pride? school?) of kangaroos, but I've yet to ever see one of them do more than flick an ear while they sleep in the shade.  Are our kangaroos depressed by their zoo lifestyle, or are all kangaroos spectacularly lazy?
Mob

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/about/faqs/animals/names.htm found a list of all sorts of animals. Ali, T should like these.

Ooooh, thank you!  I love this!  I had no idea that a bunch of apes is called "a shrewdness."  I LOVE that.   We are a shrewdness of atheists, are we not? :D
ETA:  A business of ferrets!!!!  A tower of giraffes!  Ther mental pictures of these are amazing!  I want to paint them!  And I can't even paint!

I love these too! A parliament of owls! A gaggle of (evil) geese! An unkindness of ravens! (yes, really.)

Gaggle gaggle gaggle.

That's just fun to say...

And then there's a 'prickle' of porcupines. I love it. Cheerful words indeed.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 08, 2012, 01:20:56 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 07, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
I love these too! A parliament of owls! A gaggle of (evil) geese! An unkindness of ravens! (yes, really.)

I'm going to third that -- a romp of otters was just perfect.  And I know I've heard a murder of crows before, I think it was the name of a Ruth Rendell book.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 08, 2012, 01:24:35 AM
No one tell Puddin's new friend that a group of Hippos is called a bloat (she's a bit sensitive as it is.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
^^  Haha, I would be too if you naturally assumed my name was "Chub"  ;D

Okay ladies of HAF, new reason to be cheerful.  Get yourself some Archipelago Morning Mint body wash. 

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=fs687130 (http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=fs687130)

From the discription: "This moisturizing body wash is infused with stimulating extracts of mint and citrus"

They aren't kidding!  It...um....tingles.  I quite enjoyed my shower this morning.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 08, 2012, 07:59:56 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
^^  Haha, I would be too if you naturally assumed my name was "Chub"  ;D

She's a hippo!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: rainbowcat212 on May 09, 2012, 04:24:15 AM
My final grades came back and they were really good!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 09, 2012, 04:47:26 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
Okay ladies of HAF, new reason to be cheerful.  Get yourself some Archipelago Morning Mint body wash. 

I noticed one of the reviewer cons on the website was that it was "difficult to use".  Isn't that a squeeze bottle?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 09, 2012, 04:47:26 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
Okay ladies of HAF, new reason to be cheerful.  Get yourself some Archipelago Morning Mint body wash. 

I noticed one of the reviewer cons on the website was that it was "difficult to use".  Isn't that a squeeze bottle?


The one I got is a pump bottle and I broke the pump this morning trying to get it in the "up" position so I could pump it.  I assume that user had the same problem. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2012, 08:15:39 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 09, 2012, 04:47:26 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 08, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
Okay ladies of HAF, new reason to be cheerful.  Get yourself some Archipelago Morning Mint body wash. 

I noticed one of the reviewer cons on the website was that it was "difficult to use".  Isn't that a squeeze bottle?


The one I got is a pump bottle and I broke the pump this morning trying to get it in the "up" position so I could pump it.  I assume that user had the same problem. 
Well... errr.... I'm glad it was just a bottle!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 11:41:39 PM
Our family will be moving back to Newfoundland next summer!

Ottawa's okay and all, but I'm really glad we'll be home, at least for a few more years. :) Can't have the youngster forgetting his lineage and all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 09, 2012, 11:57:24 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 11:41:39 PM
Our family will be moving back to Newfoundland next summer!

Ottawa's okay and all, but I'm really glad we'll be home, at least for a few more years. :) Can't have the youngster forgetting his lineage and all.

Oh, wow! That is some huge news for you, for sure! :)

Just out of curiosity, will you be able to continue your current job back home in NFLD? How about your husband?

I'm glad for you, it'll be nice for your kiddo to see the east coast and be closer to family.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 10, 2012, 01:17:05 AM
Quote from: Amicale on May 09, 2012, 11:57:24 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 11:41:39 PM
Our family will be moving back to Newfoundland next summer!

Ottawa's okay and all, but I'm really glad we'll be home, at least for a few more years. :) Can't have the youngster forgetting his lineage and all.

Oh, wow! That is some huge news for you, for sure! :)

Just out of curiosity, will you be able to continue your current job back home in NFLD? How about your husband?

Yep! Pretty much everything will stay the same! My husband will just have to fly back to Ottawa a couple of times a year until he finishes his program. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 10, 2012, 06:00:01 AM
Went to lunch with some friends from work, including our old boss who retired 2 yrs ago.  Had a great time catching up and planning to take a possible group cruise to Victoria B.C.  And brought home a slice of rhubard pie that I'm now eating.  I am a happy panda.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 10, 2012, 07:37:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 09, 2012, 11:41:39 PM
Our family will be moving back to Newfoundland next summer!

Ottawa's okay and all, but I'm really glad we'll be home, at least for a few more years. :) Can't have the youngster forgetting his lineage and all.

That's awesome DJ!  'Grats on being able to go home!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 10, 2012, 08:03:14 PM
Witnessed a moped vs. stationary excavator trailer today. While that fact is not cheerful, the fact that the moped driver is (Or rather, will be) ok kind of is... It was quite a bang. The moped will at least need a new front wheel. The trailer survived unscathed

I suspect the rain, possibly mist on the helmet to be the likely causes of the crash.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on May 12, 2012, 04:25:50 AM
I'm on Summer Break! Three months of nothing!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 12, 2012, 08:58:41 AM
Quote from: corgilover on May 12, 2012, 04:25:50 AM
I'm on Summer Break! Three months of nothing!
There's always HAF  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 09:10:45 AM
Me, I dislike vacations - There's so little to do that I enjoy doing...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 02:57:32 PM
Asmo, you see a lot of crazy stuff on the roads (didn't you also almost get hit by a kitchen appliance?)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 02:57:32 PM
Asmo, you see a lot of crazy stuff on the roads (didn't you also almost get hit by a kitchen appliance?)

I know! I am starting to think that Norway is a dangerous place to drive.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 03:08:27 PM
There is no more crazy stuff on the roads here than in the rest of the country, it's just that I'm on the road often enough to witness some.

The thing with the moped was expected though, the way they put that trailer there. Mopeds are not known for having very good headlights and when it's dark and raining, seeing the road through the helmet can be difficult.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 12, 2012, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 02:57:32 PM
Asmo, you see a lot of crazy stuff on the roads (didn't you also almost get hit by a kitchen appliance?)

I know! I am starting to think that Norway is a dangerous place to drive.

Not really, but the road here is narrow, with lots of turns and ups and downs, and some people drive too fast. Me seeing an occasional (near-)accident is, as stated, is more of a "if you sift through enough sand, you'll find a gold corn" than an indicator of general traffic safety.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 03:45:53 PM
I'm feeling jolly imagining a thread entitled "Let's git serious"
There's going to be t'ousands of posts and there's going to be proportionally as many of mine in there as Asmo has in this one.  ;) :) :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 04:30:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 03:08:00 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 02:57:32 PM
Asmo, you see a lot of crazy stuff on the roads (didn't you also almost get hit by a kitchen appliance?)

I know! I am starting to think that Norway is a dangerous place to drive.

Reason to be VERY cheerful: despite the crazy stuff on the roads, Norway has some of the most beautiful scenery EVER. Just spent the last 10 minutes looking through Google images and OMA  :o is it just gorgeous there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 04:39:11 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 04:30:09 PMit just gorgeous there.

Ye, Slarty does good work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Yes, Norway does look absolutely gorgeous.

Is it wrong that the picture of Norway, Sweden, and Finland together on a map remind me of (admittedly a bit deformed) male parts?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Yes, Norway does look absolutely gorgeous.

Is it wrong that the picture of Norway, Sweden, and Finland together on a map remind me of (admittedly a bit deformed) male parts?

Yes of course it is wrong but in more ways than you imagine.
Finding the roots of your wrongness won't be easy or cheap.
Tell me Ali, when did you first envision yourself kicking Pudding?

Pink=Sigmund Mode
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
^^^LOL  That's hard to say.  When don't I think about kicking Pudding...  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 12, 2012, 05:15:03 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
^^^LOL  That's hard to say.  When don't I think about kicking Pudding...  ;D

Interesting....

And how does that make you feel?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 05:27:43 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Yes, Norway does look absolutely gorgeous.

Is it wrong that the picture of Norway, Sweden, and Finland together on a map remind me of (admittedly a bit deformed) male parts?

You mean like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2FPRE%2Ff%2F2010%2F267%2F5%2Ff%2Fgeology_joke_by_humon-d2zdd5k.jpg&hash=1915d66b3feafd52ac0ef06fcdc88a435030ca70)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
^^^LOL  That's hard to say.  When don't I think about kicking Pudding...  ;D

I want to eat Pudding.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 12, 2012, 05:27:43 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 04:44:43 PM
Yes, Norway does look absolutely gorgeous.

Is it wrong that the picture of Norway, Sweden, and Finland together on a map remind me of (admittedly a bit deformed) male parts?

You mean like this?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2FPRE%2Ff%2F2010%2F267%2F5%2Ff%2Fgeology_joke_by_humon-d2zdd5k.jpg&hash=1915d66b3feafd52ac0ef06fcdc88a435030ca70)

Haha, yes, like that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 06:19:20 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 12, 2012, 06:08:48 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
^^^LOL  That's hard to say.  When don't I think about kicking Pudding...  ;D

I want to eat Pudding.  ;D

Now THAT is something for Dr Sigmund Pudding to analyze. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 07:18:17 PM
Woohoo!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi412.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp202%2Fbudhorse4%2FScreenshot2012-05-12at21407PM.png&hash=7ecc7031546562fd3064096c02ab0f571a865002)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 12, 2012, 08:36:34 PM
Woohoo!  Way to go, Buddy!  Are you going to use the money to buy more tiny horses?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 12, 2012, 08:41:57 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 12, 2012, 08:36:34 PM
Woohoo!  Way to go, Buddy!  Are you going to use the money to buy more tiny horses?

Nah, I already bought Cash and another one that will be coming up from Kentucky here in a few weeks. This is going to be used to help with bills and such.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: kitty on May 13, 2012, 12:02:22 PM
ahhh, so many reasons to be cheerful.
the sun is out, i might go play in my veggie patch.
lunch later my bestfriend's hs and then usual sunday evening with my folks. we're getting fed for free twice today - whooop!
meanwhile, my toddlers are trashing my house.....grrrr. guess i'll clean that up when the buggers are in bed lol.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: kitty on May 13, 2012, 12:02:22 PM
meanwhile, my toddlers are trashing my house.....grrrr. guess i'll clean that up when the buggers are in bed lol.

I only have one, but I have given up all hope of keeping our home tidy while he's conscious.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 03:47:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: kitty on May 13, 2012, 12:02:22 PM
meanwhile, my toddlers are trashing my house.....grrrr. guess i'll clean that up when the buggers are in bed lol.

I only have one, but I have given up all hope of keeping our home tidy while he's conscious.

Ha, that was my experience too!  T is finally of an age that I can order him out of the house "it's a beautiful day; go play outside." and clean then, but otherwise it's still pretty impossible to tidy up while he's underfoot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:15:22 PM
My DD's dad showed up with flowers for me that DD helped pay for -- she'd saved up $2.50 from helping him with chores, so she gave it to her dad, certain that would be enough to cover the cost of the awesome bouquet.  ;D I am very cheerful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 13, 2012, 04:27:30 PM
Aww! That is really sweet Amicale. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 04:37:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:15:22 PM
My DD's dad showed up with flowers for me that DD helped pay for -- she'd saved up $2.50 from helping him with chores, so she gave it to her dad, certain that would be enough to cover the cost of the awesome bouquet.  ;D I am very cheerful.

That is soooooo sweet *tear*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 13, 2012, 06:08:43 PM
Quote from: Amicale on May 13, 2012, 04:15:22 PM
My DD's dad showed up with flowers for me that DD helped pay for -- she'd saved up $2.50 from helping him with chores, so she gave it to her dad, certain that would be enough to cover the cost of the awesome bouquet.  ;D I am very cheerful.

What a Sweet Pea!  And again, how wonderful that your DD's dad is such a good friend to you.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: kitty on May 13, 2012, 09:06:05 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 13, 2012, 03:47:33 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 13, 2012, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: kitty on May 13, 2012, 12:02:22 PM
meanwhile, my toddlers are trashing my house.....grrrr. guess i'll clean that up when the buggers are in bed lol.

I only have one, but I have given up all hope of keeping our home tidy while he's conscious.

Ha, that was my experience too!  T is finally of an age that I can order him out of the house "it's a beautiful day; go play outside." and clean then, but otherwise it's still pretty impossible to tidy up while he's underfoot.

feel so validated, thank you. glad i'm not alone lol. most of my friends seem to have immaculate houses, and i'm like..how? nevermind. its not forever and i'm sure i'll be sad when they leave for uni or whatever haha
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 13, 2012, 09:33:56 PM
I am not usually a sportsfan, but in this case....

Norway DOMINATED Germany in the hockey cup! 12-4!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fparty%2Fparty0019.gif&hash=f0f3f0385231c6475ee7d5af9e5b285f5d995970) (http://www.mysmiley.net) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fparty%2Fparty0018.gif&hash=1e29aa81e94e055c49f6648054409881c6dac014) (http://www.footballerpictures.co.uk)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: kitty on May 13, 2012, 09:34:56 PM
the boys are in bed and i'm drinking homemade strawberry gin...can things get better? nope.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2012, 11:12:05 PM
Quote from: kitty on May 13, 2012, 09:34:56 PM
the boys are in bed and i'm drinking homemade strawberry gin...can things get better? nope.
Yes. But I don't know you well enough yet  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on May 13, 2012, 11:22:33 PM
I wasn't gonna say due to the UK members who aren't fans they will have to see it all over the news. But Man City won the Premier League, WOOP! I seriously thought my heart would pop it was that intense.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 14, 2012, 12:00:19 AM
Quote from: Crow on May 13, 2012, 11:22:33 PM
I wasn't gonna say due to the UK members who aren't fans they will have to see it all over the news. But Man City won the Premier League, WOOP! I seriously thought my heart would pop it was that intense.
You refer to the game of soccer?

So you paid no attention that Williams won the Spanish Grand Prix, their first win since 2004!

*jumps up and down screaming at TV, dogs quiver in the kitchen*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on May 14, 2012, 12:37:27 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 14, 2012, 12:00:19 AM
Quote from: Crow on May 13, 2012, 11:22:33 PM
I wasn't gonna say due to the UK members who aren't fans they will have to see it all over the news. But Man City won the Premier League, WOOP! I seriously thought my heart would pop it was that intense.
You refer to the game of soccer?

So you paid no attention that Williams won the Spanish Grand Prix, their first win since 2004!

*jumps up and down screaming at TV, dogs quiver in the kitchen*
Football  >:(

At the time no, I saw the qualifiers, build up, and beginning of the race but being a Mancunian who has supported City since a young lad the F1 was just a way of being occupied. It was probably the craziest end to any sporting season never mind just football.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on May 20, 2012, 10:45:10 PM
Fastest 50+ miler on the road bike.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/180334258#.T7lWddAdoS4.gmail (http://connect.garmin.com/activity/180334258#.T7lWddAdoS4.gmail)
3500 calories burned - a recovery kebab is in order...!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: corgilover on May 23, 2012, 05:36:41 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2012, 08:58:41 AM
Quote from: corgilover on May 12, 2012, 04:25:50 AM
I'm on Summer Break! Three months of nothing!
There's always HAF  :D

Well now there's my month long summer class, but you're right. There's always time on here that will make me very happy even if I know absolutely none of you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2012, 02:32:45 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 24, 2012, 02:51:46 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

A really great celebratory dinner at a 4-star restaurant should make that shock wear off real quick.  Congratulations!  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 24, 2012, 03:42:12 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
Salary just increased by 63%.

Good for you, now you can buy me a drink.

I'd like one of those mango things I got in Nth Queensland years ago please.
Very mysterious thing, I'm sure it defied the laws of physics, you could drink and drink but the level was so slow to drop...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 24, 2012, 04:26:12 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

YAY!! Congratulations! *high fives and hugs!* Way to go, you smart awesome lady, you!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: waitin4godot on May 24, 2012, 10:37:55 AM
Sunny, warm weather with my cup of coffee and biscuits..that's a good start..
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 10:50:03 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.
F***in Hell!!! Woot!!!! Wow!!! Marvelous!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
Quote from: waitin4godot on May 24, 2012, 10:37:55 AM
Sunny, warm weather with my cup of coffee and biscuits..that's a good start..
You mentioned you are in the Middle East so Sunny and Warm this time of year shouldn't be shock  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 24, 2012, 11:00:35 AM
Quote from: Ali
 :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_1.gif&hash=fbb933ea2f87cf6184ccc9195c6c260ba8ffd8ce) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_2.gif&hash=7df16acb9613170f83a6153c574bf25a37c3690d)(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Ffireworks_3.gif&hash=5fd5db3a5e880d1799f186cd662d59429e5261f7) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2Fgreenpinkhugz.gif&hash=e06dfa93191af954d5d9ea0922b58302899db5ed)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: waitin4godot on May 24, 2012, 11:13:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
Quote from: waitin4godot on May 24, 2012, 10:37:55 AM
Sunny, warm weather with my cup of coffee and biscuits..that's a good start..
You mentioned you are in the Middle East so Sunny and Warm this time of year shouldn't be shock  ;D
indeed  ;D  but winter is winter, it's cold even in here! so these days am cheerful  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on May 24, 2012, 12:54:35 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

That's not a reason to be cheerful, that's a reason to be euphoric. You are worth every dollar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: kitty on May 24, 2012, 12:55:31 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 24, 2012, 02:51:46 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

A really great celebratory dinner at a 4-star restaurant should make that shock wear off real quick.  Congratulations!  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)

thats awesome! congrats x
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 24, 2012, 01:46:07 PM
Huzzah!! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 24, 2012, 07:20:04 PM
Quote from: Ali on May 24, 2012, 02:31:53 AM
  :o

Got the job.

Kind of in shock.

Salary just increased by 63%.

I wan a pay hike like that!

Congratulations! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fserve.mysmiley.net%2Fanimated%2Fanim_65.gif&hash=7e09fd436ab71228587f779c511915efa2e973db) (http://www.mysmiley.net)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 24, 2012, 07:57:55 PM
Thanks!  I am pretty excited about it.   ;D 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: rainbowcat212 on May 25, 2012, 03:17:15 AM
I'm almost finished helping my mom out for the school year!! That means that I get to have some time off soon!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 26, 2012, 10:58:33 PM
I have a steady job. My sister up north just graduated from high school. Apparently there are a lot of girls who want to sit oon my lap.

Oh: And I sang this at kareoke:(to the tune of "livin la vida loca". :)


Give! Me! Mi-Chael! Jack-son!
He owes me much money!
What? No! He! Can't-be-dead!
How the fuck this happen?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 26, 2012, 11:36:50 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 26, 2012, 10:58:33 PM
Oh: And I sang this at kareoke:(to the tune of "livin la vida loca". :)


Give! Me! Mi-Chael! Jack-son!
He owes me much money!
What? No! He! Can't-be-dead!
How the fuck this happen?!

Don't remember Living la vida loca that well, but can't quite see how this could work..? The "son" in Jackson, for instance. Where fits in?  ???
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 27, 2012, 02:13:25 AM
Just youtube la vida loca and you'll get the rythym. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 27, 2012, 09:17:43 AM
Well, I do remember enough of the chorus to think that it probably belongs there. And that goes:

Upside inside out she's livin la vida loca
She'll push and pull you down livin la vida loca
Her lips are devil red and her skin's the color mocca
She will wear you out livin la vida loca

Overlaying the modified lyrics, I just CAN'T BLOODY GET IT TO FIT!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 01:13:13 PM
Amicale and I have a coffee date this week  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 27, 2012, 01:21:15 PM
The Asmo and coffee have a date too. They are always dating.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2012, 01:25:48 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 01:13:13 PM
Amicale and I have a coffee date this week  ;D
Woot!!!

POINH


(Pictures Or It Never Happened)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 27, 2012, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 27, 2012, 01:25:48 PM
(Pictures Or It Never Happened)
That, or urine samples showing traces of coffee which came from the same tree... Bush... Blade of grass... Whatever it is coffee comes out of.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 27, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJulietAmicale and I have a coffee date this week  ;D

Excellent, you'll enjoy that.  The chance to meet up is so rare.
Last December a bloke from another forum, whom I've 'known' for years, came by with all his family on the way back from a family Christmas.  They stayed over and we had a really good time - except I kept calling him by his username and his kids fell about laughing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hector Valdez on May 27, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
Sounded nice, Oldgit. I'd probably call you by your username too.  :-X
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 07:23:46 PM
A very sweet couple that I know, who had been trying to have a baby for years (and lost 8 in that attempt - yes. 8.) just had a perfectly healthy baby girl. I am over the moon for them. They're going to be the best parents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on May 27, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 27, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
Sounded nice, Oldgit. I'd probably call you by your username too.  :-X
I would expect people from HAF to call me Asmo... And why not?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2012, 08:05:41 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on May 27, 2012, 07:52:39 PM
Quote from: RenegeReversi on May 27, 2012, 07:02:50 PM
Sounded nice, Oldgit. I'd probably call you by your username too.  :-X
I would expect people from HAF to call me Asmo... And why not?  :D

I like it. Asmo is a cool name.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on May 28, 2012, 12:31:33 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 01:13:13 PM
Amicale and I have a coffee date this week  ;D

Fun!!!!  I'm sure you two will have a lovely time!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on May 28, 2012, 04:38:54 AM
Quote from: Ali on May 28, 2012, 12:31:33 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 01:13:13 PM
Amicale and I have a coffee date this week  ;D

Fun!!!!  I'm sure you two will have a lovely time!

;D  ;D  ;D Very cheerful indeed about this!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: kitty on June 03, 2012, 08:48:15 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on May 27, 2012, 07:23:46 PM
A very sweet couple that I know, who had been trying to have a baby for years (and lost 8 in that attempt - yes. 8.) just had a perfectly healthy baby girl. I am over the moon for them. They're going to be the best parents.

thats frickin awesome news!! congrats to them xxx

i'm very pleased today because my little sister, her fiance and their new baby have come to stay for the weekend. they live down south so we dont get to see them as often as we'd like.
so lots of cooing and baby hugging for us! yay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on June 22, 2012, 04:12:49 PM
On may way to Wales tonight for a high-octane weekend of off-road biking, beer and banter (not necessarily all together).

Kids at home, bike all groomed, bags all packed... Game-on!

Here's where we'll be staying with it's own bar, games room and TV for the footie (Spain V France):

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.booking.com%2Fimages%2Fhotel%2Forg%2F217%2F2173635.jpg&hash=2a0b4c23790f4d1f54cec77bb0dad02a8c9591db)

3 Hours and counting...
(Yeah, it's gonna be muddy!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 22, 2012, 04:30:55 PM
Wow Siz!  That looks awesome!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 22, 2012, 07:37:31 PM
I think I know that place.  It's either Pentrebachyfelinnantyreglwysfawr or somewhere else.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on June 22, 2012, 07:56:30 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 22, 2012, 07:37:31 PM
I think I know that place.  It's either Pentrebachyfelinnantyreglwysfawr or somewhere else.
Exactly right; somewhere else.

This is one of the trails we'll be doing: The Wall, Afan Argoed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bGZnu0WBD8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bGZnu0WBD8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2012, 11:04:39 AM
A friend of mine and my husband's is coming to visit for a couple of days.  We're going to drag him to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  I have a feeling this movie is going to be MST3K worthy. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2012, 11:08:59 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2012, 11:04:39 AM
A friend of mine and my husband's is coming to visit for a couple of days.  We're going to drag him to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  I have a feeling this movie is going to be MST3K worthy. :D
I saw a trailer for that and it looked utter shite!!!!

Enjoy. I suggest you tie hubby to his seat!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 11:15:13 AM
The Asmo has located His hair straightener. Global flood on hold.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 23, 2012, 11:20:42 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 11:15:13 AM
The Asmo has located His hair straightener. Global flood on hold.  :D
You use them on your eyebrows?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 12:28:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 23, 2012, 11:20:42 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 11:15:13 AM
The Asmo has located His hair straightener. Global flood on hold.  :D
You use them on your eyebrows?
See how nice and un-curly they are alluvasudden?  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on June 23, 2012, 12:30:45 PM
My reason to be cheerful today: the air conditioner was making frightening 'gronking' noises yesterday and we thought it might not be long for this world. Turns out it was just grumpy. (see Asmo? Another gray grumpy thing  :D ) and it's in a much better mood and working well today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 12:35:46 PM
The AC is, quite certainly, an Asmoist.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 23, 2012, 02:16:14 PM
Why Asmo, your eyebrows are looking divine these days.

I never got the point of a hair straightener for those of us with naturally straight hair until I went to FL and my hair went crazy in the humidity and I didn't have the tools or skills to deal with it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 23, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 23, 2012, 02:16:14 PM
Why Asmo, your eyebrows are looking divine these days.

I never got the point of a hair straightener for those of us with naturally straight hair until I went to FL and my hair went crazy in the humidity and I didn't have the tools or skills to deal with it.
Great Priestess speaks the truth. Now, His divine Eyebrows could use a blood offering... Just to insure that they don't curl up again and... The flood and meteor rain and all the consequences.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2012, 02:28:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 23, 2012, 11:08:59 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2012, 11:04:39 AM
A friend of mine and my husband's is coming to visit for a couple of days.  We're going to drag him to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  I have a feeling this movie is going to be MST3K worthy. :D
I saw a trailer for that and it looked utter shite!!!!

Enjoy. I suggest you tie hubby to his seat!!
Sometimes a movie is just so bad that it has it own odd charm.  I'm hoping that's the case with this one.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: technolud on June 23, 2012, 07:22:58 PM
QuoteQuote from: Tank on Today at 03:08:59 AM
Quote from: Velma on Today at 03:04:39 AM
A friend of mine and my husband's is coming to visit for a couple of days.  We're going to drag him to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  I have a feeling this movie is going to be MST3K worthy. Cheesy
I saw a trailer for that and it looked utter shite!!!!

Enjoy. I suggest you tie hubby to his seat!!
Sometimes a movie is just so bad that it has it own odd charm.  I'm hoping that's the case with this one.   Grin

Abraham Lincoln + vampire + $70,000,000 budget (which means it needs to have broad appeal).

I wouldn't get hopes too far up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2012, 07:38:24 PM
We never do when we go to the movies.  Some are good, some are bad, and some are in a league of their own.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 23, 2012, 11:14:21 PM
Reasons to be cheerful!

1.  I'm reasonably healthy.
2.  My family is reasonably healthy.
3.  I have a job.
4.  I'm going on a two-week vacation/holiday road trip beginning June 30.  Yeah!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 24, 2012, 05:45:09 AM
Saw Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter tonight.  It was awesomely bad.  All it needed to be complete was three little heads in the corner.    ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 24, 2012, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 24, 2012, 05:45:09 AM
Saw Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter tonight.  It was awesomely bad.  All it needed to be complete was three little heads in the corner.    ;D


I kind of want to see it *_*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 24, 2012, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 24, 2012, 05:45:09 AM
Saw Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter tonight.  It was awesomely bad.  All it needed to be complete was three little heads in the corner.    ;D
LOL what a surprise!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 24, 2012, 06:27:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 24, 2012, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 24, 2012, 05:45:09 AM
Saw Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter tonight.  It was awesomely bad.  All it needed to be complete was three little heads in the corner.    ;D
LOL what a surprise!!!
Yeah, I was shocked - NOT!  I have to admit that Abe had some moves going on with that ax, however.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2012, 06:46:20 PM
Yet another movie His Grayness won't bother with. There have been to few good films in my area of preference lately.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 24, 2012, 07:10:32 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 24, 2012, 06:46:20 PM
Yet another movie His Grayness won't bother with. There have been to few good films in my area of preference lately.
In my opinion, only two good movies a year come out. I'm very picky.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 24, 2012, 08:09:17 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 24, 2012, 07:10:32 PM
In my opinion, only two good movies a year come out. I'm very picky.
For me, it's usually zero to one. And then I may discover a few more from the year in question much later.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 12:53:42 AM
Some young people are still courteous and helpful.  A young college student who lives in my building always opens and holds the door for me when we meet entering or leaving the building.  He may well be putting himself thru college by dealing or pimping or both, but he's very proper with me!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 02:26:33 AM
I find it insulting when people open doors for me unless I'm carrying a mountain of crap. There is, after all, nothing wrong with my motor skills and my IQ is quite sufficient to operate a door. No need to treat me like an invalid, thank you very much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on June 25, 2012, 04:31:27 AM
I'm with BCE on this one, I always appreciate someone holding a door open for me, whether or not I'm carrying items. I just see it as a friendly, helpful gesture. Nothing more. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 06:37:29 AM
Quote from: Amicale on June 25, 2012, 04:31:27 AM
I'm with BCE on this one, I always appreciate someone holding a door open for me, whether or not I'm carrying items. I just see it as a friendly, helpful gesture. Nothing more. :)

Me too, particularly since I'm on the shady side of 50 with a limp.  And besides, I've held plenty of doors open in my time, I like being on the receiving end more often now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on June 25, 2012, 10:38:46 AM
Hmm doors, there's many factors to take into consideration.  If you open and go through a door and there's someone behind you I think it's reasonable to hold it a bit or give it an extra push so it doesn't close in their face.  I don't think I conform to the usual attractiveness of approaching person/time door held ratio, after all if the world has been kind to them they shouldn't accept extra kindness from me.  If I see BooksCats coming and she's looking particularly wobbly I'll probably pause a bit longer to hold the door, it wouldn't hurt if she bows her back a little and dons a mournful expression.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2012, 11:15:47 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 25, 2012, 10:38:46 AM
Hmm doors, there's many factors to take into consideration.  If you open and go through a door and there's someone behind you I think it's reasonable to hold it a bit or give it an extra push so it doesn't close in their face.  I don't think I conform to the usual attractiveness of approaching person/time door held ratio, after all if the world has been kind to them they shouldn't accept extra kindness from me.  If I see BooksCats coming and she's looking particularly wobbly I'll probably pause a bit longer to hold the door, it wouldn't hurt if she bows her back a little and dons a mournful expression.
Yes. See, this is reasonable, as defined in The Gray Tome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 25, 2012, 05:30:15 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 25, 2012, 10:38:46 AM
Hmm doors, there's many factors to take into consideration.  If you open and go through a door and there's someone behind you I think it's reasonable to hold it a bit or give it an extra push so it doesn't close in their face.  I don't think I conform to the usual attractiveness of approaching person/time door held ratio, after all if the world has been kind to them they shouldn't accept extra kindness from me.  If I see BooksCats coming and she's looking particularly wobbly I'll probably pause a bit longer to hold the door, it wouldn't hurt if she bows her back a little and dons a mournful expression.

Attractiveness shouldn't be a factor in door holding etiquette. I generally only go out of my way if the person has their arms full, or has an obvious mobility incomberence.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 25, 2012, 05:37:11 PM
Agreed.  I don't think that attractiveness should be part of the equation.  But I would never knowingly let the door close in someone's face if they were coming in behind me, that's just rude.  Has nothing to do with treating them like an invalid.  And like most of you, I take extra care to hold the door if someone has their arms full or seems to have mobility issues.  I appreciate when someone is polite enough to hold the door for me, and I return the favor to those around me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2012, 07:33:53 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on June 25, 2012, 10:38:46 AM
If I see BooksCats coming and she's looking particularly wobbly I'll probably pause a bit longer to hold the door, it wouldn't hurt if she bows her back a little and dons a mournful expression.

What if I gave you a dazzling smile and a cheerful thank you?  What if I gave you a homemade cookie?  (In some circles, I'm known as the Cookie Goddess)

Me, I just hold the door automatically if I get to it first, no matter who's coming up behind me or approaching from the other side.  I also automatically give a quick look around just to make sure I haven't missed seeing someone approaching.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: no_god_know_peace on June 26, 2012, 12:27:13 AM
One of my best friends temporarily moved back to our home town for the summer and now I get to spend more time with her (instead of only seeing her twice a year). That makes me very cheerful :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 26, 2012, 04:24:27 AM
Even though I don't like translating, if I'm concentrated and do it quickly enough, I make more in one hour than many people do. ;D

Without having spent years in school for it. ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 26, 2012, 09:55:29 AM
Translating can be very boring, but a lot depends on what you are translating and for what purpose.  Interpreting is incredibly demanding.  But still, your English is absolutely on the top line, so you'll be doing it well.  Which direction do you mostly work?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 26, 2012, 02:59:44 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 26, 2012, 09:55:29 AM
Translating can be very boring, but a lot depends on what you are translating and for what purpose.  Interpreting is incredibly demanding.  But still, your English is absolutely on the top line, so you'll be doing it well.  Which direction do you mostly work?

My father wanted me to become a conference interpreter eventually but...meh ::) Pays really well though.

Mostly whatever comes my way, which would mostly be scientific-technical abstracts at the moment. They aren't really all that boring, and on the plus side they're one page at most. When you're starting to get sick of it, it ends. ;D A book on Masonry, now that's boring!

Thing is sometimes I want to completely rewrite what people have written.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2012, 03:15:13 PM
Quote from: no_god_know_peace on June 26, 2012, 12:27:13 AM
One of my best friends temporarily moved back to our home town for the summer and now I get to spend more time with her (instead of only seeing her twice a year). That makes me very cheerful :)
That's a very good reason to be cheerful  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 26, 2012, 04:35:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinxThing is sometimes I want to completely rewrite what people have written.

Once my daughter asked me to translate a letter from Dutch for her boss.  It was bureaucratic and went on for ever about paragraphs of regulations and stuff.  But the only important bit was that if they didn't get the goods to Holland pdq, they'd lose the contract.  So I just translated If they don't get the gear by next Tuesday, you're fucking dead.  That was in fact all they needed to know.

However, the boss got the fax instead of my daughter, and went running around gibbering, "Is that what they said?  We're fucking dead?"   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 26, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 26, 2012, 04:35:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinxThing is sometimes I want to completely rewrite what people have written.

Once my daughter asked me to translate a letter from Dutch for her boss.  It was bureaucratic and went on for ever about paragraphs of regulations and stuff.  But the only important bit was that if they didn't get the goods to Holland pdq, they'd lose the contract.  So I just translated If they don't get the gear by next Tuesday, you're fucking dead.  That was in fact all they needed to know.

However, the boss got the fax instead of my daughter, and went running around gibbering, "Is that what they said?  We're fucking dead?"   ;D

That's hilarious.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 26, 2012, 11:08:06 PM
This is going to sound really mean, but hear me out.  I am feeling very cheerful because Husband left today to go to a training course in FL and won't be back until Friday.  I know that sounds just awful.  Here's the thing; I love Hubby.  He's my best friend and my partner, and everything in between.  BUT the necessary state of living with another adult is living in compromise.  You have to compromise about food most of the time, and watch shows that you both like most of the time, and even the level of cleanliness is a compromise (I would prefer a spotless house, if that were even possible between having a 4 year old and a 31 year old.  :))  I've lived with Hubby for so long that I almost can't remember how freeing it is to live alone and eat whatever you want and watch whatever you want, and keep your house as clean as you can manage.  I've already gotten the bottom half of the house exactly as I like it (or anyway, as close as I can get with our hardwoods half ripped up) and tonight after T goes to bed I'll clean our bedroom and bathroom.  And then I'm going to watch my favorite movie that I never get to watch (Overboard!)  <3.  I don't feel bad about enjoying being the only adult in the house, I know Hubby feels the same way when I'm traveling on business.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2012, 08:00:05 AM
Quote from: Ali on June 26, 2012, 11:08:06 PM
This is going to sound really mean, but hear me out.  I am feeling very cheerful because Husband left today to go to a training course in FL and won't be back until Friday.  I know that sounds just awful.  Here's the thing; I love Hubby.  He's my best friend and my partner, and everything in between.  BUT the necessary state of living with another adult is living in compromise.  You have to compromise about food most of the time, and watch shows that you both like most of the time, and even the level of cleanliness is a compromise (I would prefer a spotless house, if that were even possible between having a 4 year old and a 31 year old.  :))  I've lived with Hubby for so long that I almost can't remember how freeing it is to live alone and eat whatever you want and watch whatever you want, and keep your house as clean as you can manage.  I've already gotten the bottom half of the house exactly as I like it (or anyway, as close as I can get with our hardwoods half ripped up) and tonight after T goes to bed I'll clean our bedroom and bathroom.  And then I'm going to watch my favorite movie that I never get to watch (Overboard!)  <3.  I don't feel bad about enjoying being the only adult in the house, I know Hubby feels the same way when I'm traveling on business.   :D
Having time to oneself can be very relaxing and liberating from time to time. My wife isn't a royalist but she likes history and at the moment she's devouring every TV programme about the Queen and all the offshoots about historical monarchs. IT'S DRIVING ME UP THE FUCKING WALL!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 27, 2012, 08:04:44 AM
The Asmo, being single, finds that a good reason for being cheerful  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 27, 2012, 11:10:08 AM
Yes.  Mrs Git and I have been very happily married for almost 41 years now, and we're by a long way the most solid couple I know.  But it's like Ali and Tank said - first it was all the Royal Jubilee stuff and now it's the bloody tennis.  Every afternoon, tennis on every TV set in the house.  It drives me bloody barmy.

But I keep my cool, because I know she undergoes similar sufferings for me (perhaps I'm not even aware of all of them), and she's the most unselfish person I know, and I love her as much as I did in 1970.

But OMFSM, that f**** tennis drives me up the wall!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 27, 2012, 01:55:26 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 27, 2012, 11:10:08 AM
Yes.  Mrs Git and I have been very happily married for almost 41 years now, and we're by a long way the most solid couple I know.  But it's like Ali and Tank said - first it was all the Royal Jubilee stuff and now it's the bloody tennis.  Every afternoon, tennis on every TV set in the house.  It drives me bloody barmy.

But I keep my cool, because I know she undergoes similar sufferings for me (perhaps I'm not even aware of all of them), and she's the most unselfish person I know, and I love her as much as I did in 1970.

But OMFSM, that f**** tennis drives me up the wall!

:D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 27, 2012, 03:24:37 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 26, 2012, 11:08:06 PM
This is going to sound really mean, but hear me out.  I am feeling very cheerful because Husband left today to go to a training course in FL and won't be back until Friday.  I know that sounds just awful. 

Doesn't sound awful at all.  It's a mini-vacation from togetherness that makes togetherness endurable!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on June 27, 2012, 07:55:08 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 27, 2012, 03:24:37 PM
Quote from: Ali on June 26, 2012, 11:08:06 PM
This is going to sound really mean, but hear me out.  I am feeling very cheerful because Husband left today to go to a training course in FL and won't be back until Friday.  I know that sounds just awful. 

Doesn't sound awful at all.  It's a mini-vacation from togetherness that makes togetherness endurable!

Right :) I believe the title of an old country song was something like 'if you don't go away, I'll never be able to miss you'.  :D

It has a good point, though. We need some alone time or at least some personal time to recharge, be ourselves, and relax a little. Nothing awful about that, at all. Kinda like how as much as I love my daughter more than anything, and love spending time with her and being her mom... I get VERY cheerful whenever I have the chance to have an uninterrupted adult conversation.  :D (even if some part of it's inevitably spent talking about her, LOL) -  heck, for that reason alone, HAF makes me cheerful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 28, 2012, 06:34:39 AM
My girlfriend is getting me way too obsessed with the old anime from the 90's; Slam Dunk. I have waited too long to see this series.

I am not in any way a basketball fan, but am in love with sports theme anime series. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 28, 2012, 09:36:21 AM
Quote from: AmicaleKinda like how as much as I love my daughter more than anything, and love spending time with her and being her mom... I get VERY cheerful whenever I have the chance to have an uninterrupted adult conversation.

With the accent on uninterrupted !  Don't I know it.  My grandson Cap'n B is staying with us this weekend.  I shall enjoy it so much, and pick up conversations with the wife when he's gone back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 28, 2012, 02:17:43 PM
Quote from: OldGit on June 28, 2012, 09:36:21 AM
Quote from: AmicaleKinda like how as much as I love my daughter more than anything, and love spending time with her and being her mom... I get VERY cheerful whenever I have the chance to have an uninterrupted adult conversation.

With the accent on uninterrupted !  Don't I know it.  My grandson Cap'n B is staying with us this weekend.  I shall enjoy it so much, and pick up conversations with the wife when he's gone back.

Hahaha, this is so true.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 30, 2012, 04:43:35 AM
I just survived a tornado that hit Maryland like 20 mins ago O_O 80miles an hour wind!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 30, 2012, 05:07:57 AM
I think news said around 65 mph here. It was pitch black at 2pm.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 30, 2012, 05:27:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 30, 2012, 05:07:57 AM
I think news said around 65 mph here. It was pitch black at 2pm.
Where do you live?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 30, 2012, 06:48:09 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on June 30, 2012, 05:27:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on June 30, 2012, 05:07:57 AM
I think news said around 65 mph here. It was pitch black at 2pm.
Where do you live?

About 3 hours east of Chicago.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 30, 2012, 10:16:59 PM
Having my "Saturday night, done at work" beer right now. Best beer of the week.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 30, 2012, 10:21:49 PM
Got a hair cut which my girlfriend assures me is causing me to bear a resemblence to Jamie Lee Curtis.  Definitely like that, tho I don't see it myself.  That she's continuing to suggest my hair would look even better dyed red I'm managing to ignore politely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 10:21:49 PM
Got a hair cut which my girlfriend assures me is causing me to bear a resemblence to Jamie Lee Curtis.  Definitely like that, tho I don't see it myself.  That she's continuing to suggest my hair would look even better dyed red I'm managing to ignore politely.


I'd take it as a compliment! Jamie Lee Curtis is awesome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2012, 10:32:50 PM
Reds tend to be the more lasting among the more artificial-looking colors. If you get the front and sides black and a patch of red layered in at the back, that looks very good on many people.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 30, 2012, 10:50:14 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on June 30, 2012, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 10:21:49 PM
Got a hair cut which my girlfriend assures me is causing me to bear a resemblence to Jamie Lee Curtis.  Definitely like that, tho I don't see it myself.  That she's continuing to suggest my hair would look even better dyed red I'm managing to ignore politely.


I'd take it as a compliment! Jamie Lee Curtis is awesome.

I do take it as a compliment -- I've always like Jamie Lee Curtis and am particularly gleeful that she's let her hair go grey naturally.  It helps me with certain arguments.

Quote from: Asmodean on June 30, 2012, 10:32:50 PM
Reds tend to be the more lasting among the more artificial-looking colors. If you get the front and sides black and a patch of red layered in at the back, that looks very good on many people.

No, just . . . no.  If nothing else, I am way too lazy and indifferent to keep up with the maintenance for dyed hair.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 30, 2012, 11:33:05 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 30, 2012, 10:50:14 PM
No, just . . . no.  If nothing else, I am way too lazy and indifferent to keep up with the maintenance for dyed hair.

I'm lazy too, but I'm also vain.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Malakoot on July 04, 2012, 12:05:51 AM
Reasons to be cheerful .... hmmm I guess because we have more chances everyday to heal our wounds and forgive, to do something creative, to love and find great people, to do something helpful to the society, etc.

As long as there's second chance, nothing should trouble us much!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 04, 2012, 12:14:51 AM
Quote from: Malakoot on July 04, 2012, 12:05:51 AM
Reasons to be cheerful .... hmmm I guess because we have more chances everyday to heal our wounds and forgive, to do something creative, to love and find great people, to do something helpful to the society, etc.

As long as there's second chance, nothing should trouble us much!
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Something, it needs to be done. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.myopera.com%2Fdebplatt%2Fsmiley%2Fbrowraise.gif&hash=53f879a7f29fce39bc931de4b30198f3d9881637)

Hang around The Asmo and you'll be fixed in no time!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 04, 2012, 08:50:05 AM
Happy 4th of July to the Murrikins.  I bet you wish you'd stuck with us. ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 04, 2012, 06:32:11 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 04, 2012, 08:50:05 AM
Happy 4th of July to the Murrikins.  I bet you wish you'd stuck with us. ;)

On more days than this, but we'll muddle thru.  Somehow.  In the meantime I'm making Brunswick Stew based on my memories of my Alabaman Dad's stew, my girlfriend's memories of her Texan mother's stew and a South Carolina recipe I found on line.  Between the three of us, I figure we should be able to cobble up some kind of traditional Southern stew.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: analyzedatheist on July 05, 2012, 02:24:32 AM
Given my undying positive attitude, a good reason to be cheerful is just being alive.  As an atheist I value this life, the only life I have, and I do my best to live it to the fullest and be as good as I can be every day.  My chances of actually being here are so small that sometimes I marvel at my own existence.  I feel very fortunate to be privileged enough to live in a western country where I can have food and water at any time, and that I have a good job that helps me pay the bills.

I have my health, family, and friends.  And most of all, my wife.  She's the best.

These are all reasons to be cheerful.

-Terry
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 05, 2012, 02:38:37 AM
Spent the day swimming in the river with Mom, Mom's SO, and the Rottweiler. Then came home and had ribs on the grill. A very good day indeed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 05, 2012, 08:00:05 PM
I'm hoping to find some reasons soon. Been a while since I've had any.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 09:10:26 PM
Dear Husband's sister is having a baby! More cousins for wee man! Yaaaay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 05, 2012, 09:48:45 PM
Yay!  Congrats DJ, YA, and WM.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2012, 10:07:38 PM
Quote from: Ihateyoumike on July 05, 2012, 08:00:05 PM
I'm hoping to find some reasons soon. Been a while since I've had any.  :(
It pleases His Grayness that you find being cheery unreasonable. There is hope for humanity, after all... *Musing* Maybe delay the asteroid impact a little... */Musing*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 06, 2012, 03:28:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 05, 2012, 09:10:26 PM
Dear Husband's sister is having a baby! More cousins for wee man! Yaaaay!

Congratulations!  I'm guessing she's due around January, so a snow-baby.


For my part in cheerfulness, I saw a podiatrist today who said I had the feet of a 20 yr old.  I'd rather have the knees of a 20 year old, but I'm happy with young feet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 04:37:11 AM
Holy Noodles, I just got my organic chemistry results and 53% of the class got a D.  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 06, 2012, 09:13:46 AM
^ Did you get a D, too?


Yesterday the charity I support took some disabled people to an excellent local adventure centre.  The staff went several extra miles to give them a good time, but this beats all:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FRing-bell.jpg&hash=aa40dbf7690b8b6220f5f701253e461ef9c2e328)

This lad is wheelchair bound and has no leg function at all.  He took it into his head he was going to ring the bell at the top of the 40 foot climbing wall.  This was impossible with the normal safety harness, but the instructors rigged up some extra kit and literally hauled him up.  At the same time they let him get the impression that he was doing most of the climbing himself.  When he rang that bell, the cheers could be heard for miles!  That's one very proud and happy lad.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 06, 2012, 04:28:52 PM
Git, that choked me up a little.  That is awesome!  I took "Adventure Experience" in high school (basically a rock climbing gym class) and I have to say that ringing that bell at the top is one of the best feelings ever even for someone who is able bodied. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2012, 10:41:57 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 06, 2012, 09:13:46 AM
^ Did you get a D, too?


Yesterday the charity I support took some disabled people to an excellent local adventure centre.  The staff went several extra miles to give them a good time, but this beats all:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FRing-bell.jpg&hash=aa40dbf7690b8b6220f5f701253e461ef9c2e328)

This lad is wheelchair bound and has no leg function at all.  He took it into his head he was going to ring the bell at the top of the 40 foot climbing wall.  This was impossible with the normal safety harness, but the instructors rigged up some extra kit and literally hauled him up.  At the same time they let him get the impression that he was doing most of the climbing himself.  When he rang that bell, the cheers could be heard for miles!  That's one very proud and happy lad.

That's so cool OG. They should put those types of stories in the media instead of the kind of stuff they put there.

Yes, I got a D. Still have a slight chance of getting a C with a retest, but I'm not counting on it. I put that in this cheerful thread because it's objective data that something else is going on rather than just me. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 07, 2012, 12:24:57 AM
Two words: Sung Kang
I am seriously in love with him.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 07, 2012, 02:15:21 AM
Old Git, that picture and story REALLY made me smile. :) Thanks for that. I needed it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 03:07:57 PM
I have somebody looking a Vinnie tomorrow. She wants a horse to take on the trails and just ride for fun. Crossing all of my available appendages that this goes well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 07, 2012, 03:11:15 PM
I shall ask the FSM to cross His Noodly Appendage for you, too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 03:18:01 PM
I shall make a sacrifice to the Great Grey One as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:19:23 PM
Good luck Buddy!  Would Vinnie make a good trail horse?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:19:23 PM
Good luck Buddy!  Would Vinnie make a good trail horse?

He seems to immensely enjoy it when I take him. Very relaxing for the both of us.

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D

Me too!  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D

Me too!  :)

What is this "finishing" of coffee, of which you speak?  For me, there is no "finishing," there is merely pausing briefly before the next gallon or so.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 03:33:09 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D

Me too!  :)

What is this "finishing" of coffee, of which you speak?  For me, there is no "finishing," there is merely pausing briefly before the next gallon or so.

Anything over three cups a day is dangerous for my sanity.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:34:32 PM
I only let myself have one cup a day, otherwise I get addicted and jittery. Not good.

Oh, I do enjoy that one cup, though. *looks off dreamily*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:36:30 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D

Me too!  :)

What is this "finishing" of coffee, of which you speak?  For me, there is no "finishing," there is merely pausing briefly before the next gallon or so.

Same here.  I try to cap myself at 3 cups, but I rarely stick to that. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:38:10 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:33:09 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:31:10 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:23:05 PM

Quote from: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:20:18 PM
Coffee and HAF, a nice Saturday morning...

Just finished my coffee.  ;D

Me too!  :)

What is this "finishing" of coffee, of which you speak?  For me, there is no "finishing," there is merely pausing briefly before the next gallon or so.

Anything over three cups a day is dangerous for my sanity.

"Sanity"?  What is this "Sanity" of which you speak?...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2012, 03:40:21 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.
Natural selection has killed off all Russians incapable of surviving toxic levels of alcohol and caffeine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:40:52 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.

My first physics teacher in High School drank about four cups of Irish coffee in a 50 minute period.  I never understood how he didn't get fired.  Cool guy, though, alcoholic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:41:43 PM
If I was a high school teacher, I'd probably want to drink on the job, too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:42:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.

I think some people are less susceptible to the effects of caffeine than others.  Your history teacher and I would be in that category.  I've never made myself sick or jittery with coffee, and I can drink it any time of the day or night and it doesn't keep me up.  I also don't get headaches or sick if I skip it for a couple of days.  But I do crave it, which makes me think my body likes the caffeine an awful lot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2012, 03:42:36 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:41:43 PM
If I was a high school teacher, I'd probably want to drink on the job, too.
But not caffeine  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:42:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.

I think some people are less susceptible to the effects of caffeine than others.  Your history teacher and I would be in that category.  I've never made myself sick or jittery with coffee, and I can drink it any time of the day or night and it doesn't keep me up.  I also don't get headaches or sick if I skip it for a couple of days.  But I do crave it, which makes me think my body likes the caffeine an awful lot.

I used to be like this and then I turned 25 and my body decided it was going to start developing sensitivities to many things.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:45:16 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 07, 2012, 03:41:43 PM
If I was a high school teacher, I'd probably want to drink on the job, too.

None of us blamed him...we were awful...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 07, 2012, 03:47:42 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 07, 2012, 03:42:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 07, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
My last history teacher would drink about four cups in a seventy minute period. I never understood how he didn't have a heart attack. Cool guy though,  Russian.

I think some people are less susceptible to the effects of caffeine than others.  Your history teacher and I would be in that category.  I've never made myself sick or jittery with coffee, and I can drink it any time of the day or night and it doesn't keep me up.  I also don't get headaches or sick if I skip it for a couple of days.  But I do crave it, which makes me think my body likes the caffeine an awful lot.

I can most definitely relate.  I've never suffered withdrawal from lack of caffeine, if for some reason I happen to skip it one day, nor have I been subject to any extreme effects by consuming too much...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2012, 04:14:11 PM
I also have a high tolerance for caffeine, though I don't regularly drink highly concentrated doses. I do get withdrawal headaches though. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 07, 2012, 06:54:01 PM
We drink two large mugs each before we get out of bed (coffee-maker at the bedside).  Then we drink at least three more later on.  But when we're away from home and don't get so much coffee, we don't seem to notice any ill effects.  I suppose we're just used to the stuff but not addicted.  Or we're too old to react.  It beats me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 01:36:48 AM
One more week...then holidays!:D


I can't wait to just be able to simply do what I want and kill time. ;D It's what I did the whole semester but that nagging feeling at the back of one's head that keeps reminding you that you have things to do is so annoying. No one needs that ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 09, 2012, 06:46:23 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Congratulations on getting old(er).  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 09, 2012, 06:50:27 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Happy Birthday!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 09, 2012, 06:53:28 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.
Happy New orbit day!!
May you have many, many more  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:57:58 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 09, 2012, 06:46:23 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Congratulations on getting old(er).  ;)

*splutter splutter* 

:D

Thanks everybody!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 09, 2012, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Happy cakeday!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on July 09, 2012, 07:06:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 09, 2012, 06:59:14 PM
Happy cakeday!

:o somebody else says happy cake day.

Happy Birthday Ali, hope you have a lovely day and don't have to work too much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 09, 2012, 07:07:55 PM
Nope!  Took the day off work, so I'm just relaxing.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 09, 2012, 07:13:55 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Have a good'n Ali. May your nap be vigorous and your massage restful...



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: AnimatedDirt on July 09, 2012, 07:22:24 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 06:41:42 PM
Today is my birthday.  I took the day off work, and just treated myself to a massage.  Later, I think I'll take a nap.

Happy Birthday!  :) 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2012, 07:40:03 PM
Happy B'Day Ali!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 08:31:58 PM
I already did this whole happy birthday thing, but still... Many not-too-miserable returns, if that be prefered.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 09, 2012, 08:35:31 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 08:31:58 PM
I already did this whole happy birthday thing, but still... Many not-too-miserable returns, if that be prefered.

Next she'll be expecting one every year. Tuh! These congratulatory posts arent cheap you know...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 09, 2012, 08:46:04 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 09, 2012, 08:35:31 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 08:31:58 PM
I already did this whole happy birthday thing, but still... Many not-too-miserable returns, if that be prefered.

Next she'll be expecting one every year. Tuh! These congratulatory posts arent cheap you know...

LMAO!

Asmo, where did you do the whole happy birthday thing?  I missed it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 09, 2012, 09:53:11 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 09, 2012, 08:46:04 PM
Asmo, where did you do the whole happy birthday thing?  I missed it!
Skype was yelling at me about it, so I skyped it to you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 09, 2012, 10:11:49 PM
Happy Birthday, Ali!! I will be first in line to buy your "The Whole Burrito Workout Video"  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 10, 2012, 08:52:08 AM
Ali, I'm so sorry I missed the day. I can still wish you Many Happy Returns, and hope you had a good time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 10, 2012, 09:22:36 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft3.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcT1HVjt8NWZgsqyaPuVWE99ZDR1_2d4hdNRzEQTtS7PK-jWvbt-DsgtJb0&hash=11cad341ac040d43ffbf2e4611ad43e3adc97238)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
Today (July 10th) is my second wedding anniversary!   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Wrath on July 10, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
Today (July 10th) is my second wedding anniversary!   ;D
Congratulations!

I know this is the thread for cheerfulness, but the first thing that came to my mind when I read this is how I cannot currently get married where I live.  :'(

Ah well, I suppose I can come up with something else to be cheerful about. I may have let my teeth get very yellow as a teen, but in about eight hours I will have them extensively whitened.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:54:46 AM
Quote from: Wrath on July 10, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
Today (July 10th) is my second wedding anniversary!   ;D
Congratulations!

Quote from: Wrath on July 10, 2012, 09:47:16 AMI know this is the thread for cheerfulness, but the first thing that came to my mind when I read this is how I cannot currently get married where I live.  :'(
I'm sorry to hear that.  Damned religious bigotry!  (I will not rant, I will not rant, I will not rant...)

Quote from: Wrath on July 10, 2012, 09:47:16 AMAh well, I suppose I can come up with something else to be cheerful about. I may have let my teeth get very yellow as a teen, but in about eight hours I will have them extensively whitened.  ;D
That should perk up your smile.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 10, 2012, 05:10:34 PM
Velma - Happy anniversary!  Do you have any fun plans?

Quote from: Wrath on July 10, 2012, 09:47:16 AM
I know this is the thread for cheerfulness, but the first thing that came to my mind when I read this is how I cannot currently get married where I live.  :'(

Assuming you are talking about same sex marriage, I have absolute faith that this is going to change.  I think that our grandchildren will look back on the laws against gay marriage with the same bemused contempt that we look at the old laws against interracial marriage.  Those that oppose it will find themselves on the wrong side of history within a generation.  I know that isn't a huge comfort to those that are currently facing this discrimination, but I hope that you know that there are millions of us out there that won't stop writing, talking, voting, protesting, marching, and fighting until you have the same rights as anyone else.  I hope that cheers you a little.   :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 10, 2012, 06:27:04 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 10, 2012, 05:10:34 PM
Velma - Happy anniversary!  Do you have any fun plans?
Nothing today, but this weekend we have several friends coming.  It should be a lot of fun.  Since the weather's cooled off a bit we'll be able to do some stuff outside.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 10, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
Happy anniversary, Velma!  Many more of 'em.  Our 41st is a week today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 10, 2012, 09:07:54 PM
Happy anniversary, Velma!  Best wishes to you and your husband.   :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 10, 2012, 09:09:10 PM
Yes, happy anniversary from me to you as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 12:05:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
Today (July 10th) is my second wedding anniversary!   ;D
And you're still alive. That's quite impressive  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2012, 12:06:29 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 10, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
Happy anniversary, Velma!  Many more of 'em.  Our 41st is a week today.
Good Lord!!! 41!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
It's a bit puzzling - what's the gift for the 41st?  40 was ruby, no problem, but then what?  Melamine, Preparation H, Concrete?  Does anybody know?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 11, 2012, 12:36:18 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
It's a bit puzzling - what's the gift for the 41st?  40 was ruby, no problem, but then what?  Melamine, Preparation H, Concrete?  Does anybody know?

Cheese on toast.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 01:35:46 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
It's a bit puzzling - what's the gift for the 41st?  40 was ruby, no problem, but then what?  Melamine, Preparation H, Concrete?  Does anybody know?

According to this (http://ketutar.wordpress.com/2007/07/19/wedding-anniversaries-1-100/), land. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Wow!  41! That is awesome.  Hahaha about "land" being the gift.  You must rush out an buy Mrs. Git an estate, stat.

Our 7th anni is on the 17th of this month.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 11, 2012, 02:13:18 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
Wow!  41! That is awesome.  Hahaha about "land" being the gift.  You must rush out an buy Mrs. Git an estate, stat.

Our 7th anni is on the 17th of this month.  :)

My 7th is on the 23rd.

Congrats all.

Hell, why not...another group hug.... ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 11, 2012, 02:15:13 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
It's a bit puzzling - what's the gift for the 41st?  40 was ruby, no problem, but then what?  Melamine, Preparation H, Concrete?  Does anybody know?

Anthrax??
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 02:54:30 PM
Thank you for that, Siz!  :D
Thanks for the link, DJ, but it only says land is the modern gift and doesn't name a traditional one.  That lets me off buying Mrs Git a property, I think.
On the whole, Pudding's cheese on toast is a decent idea.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 11, 2012, 02:54:53 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 11, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
It's a bit puzzling - what's the gift for the 41st?  40 was ruby, no problem, but then what?  Melamine, Preparation H, Concrete?  Does anybody know?
Don't listen to them - it's quite obviously a time machine.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
I'm going on vacation tomorrow. A weekend in Rome followed by a week long cruise in the eastern mediterranean. Can't wait!

Will get you some pics from the Vatican.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 11, 2012, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
I'm going on vacation tomorrow. A weekend in Rome followed by a week long cruise in the eastern mediterranean. Can't wait!

Will get you some pics from the Vatican.

That is so cool -- I'm requesting scenery shots of the Mediterranean as well.  I'd wish you a fun time but I think that's in the bag.  Um, get a tan?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 06:06:56 PM
How fun!  Have a great time!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 11, 2012, 06:08:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 11, 2012, 12:05:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on July 10, 2012, 09:42:05 AM
Today (July 10th) is my second wedding anniversary!   ;D
And you're still alive. That's quite impressive  ;)
Yes it is.   :D

Thanks everyone.  I had to work so we really didn't have a chance to do anything yesterday.

Congratulations OldGit!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
I'm going on vacation tomorrow. A weekend in Rome followed by a week long cruise in the eastern mediterranean. Can't wait!

Will get you some pics from the Vatican.

Cool!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 11, 2012, 10:10:36 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft0.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcRPRgk181Hst6cEdSNk1ndU2uXNrHerkFC6fJYqsBX7X-h2WrwBtkbcQS0&hash=e177431e184f5148b8670a13f4f82a38adf77436)

A polystyrene box with plants in it is like a little piece of land.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 11, 2012, 10:11:31 PM
^^ That's actually a really cute/sweet idea.  Pudding must be a good husband.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 11, 2012, 11:20:19 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 10:11:31 PM
^^ That's actually a really cute/sweet idea.  Pudding must be a good husband.

I have a sneaking suspicion he's not a boring one.  ;D

As for me, a funny (good) thing kinda happened today. You see, I'm quickly approaching the final term of my tech writing program and, in our last term, we need to arrange a work practicum. Even though we're living in Ottawa, I wanted to set something up in Newfoundland because that's where we ultimately want to end up, and I thought it'd be good to start making connections in the province, etc. 

Anyhoo, there's a software company back home that seemed interesting, so I wrote them an e-mail and sent them some information yesterday. Today, my sister-in-law calls me and is like, "Hey! Did you e-mail ______ about a placement?" It turns out that my sister-in-law's, husband's sister-in-law works at the company, recognized my name (we've met before) and can put in a good word for me. I had to laugh, because it was totally one of those "small world" moments.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 12, 2012, 12:34:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
I'm going on vacation tomorrow. A weekend in Rome followed by a week long cruise in the eastern mediterranean. Can't wait!

Will get you some pics from the Vatican.
Take me with you~~  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 12, 2012, 08:48:55 AM
Good news, DJ!

Pudding, I think you've just cracked the gift problem.  Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 12, 2012, 09:44:16 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 11, 2012, 10:11:31 PM
^^ That's actually a really cute/sweet idea.  Pudding must be a good husband.

See this, see this! I have cute/sweet ideas.
I offer Styrofoam boxes with dirt in them as gifts, so sweet. 
I'm not cheap, not cheap at all.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 12, 2012, 12:54:23 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 11, 2012, 05:48:47 PM
I'm going on vacation tomorrow. A weekend in Rome followed by a week long cruise in the eastern mediterranean. Can't wait!

Will get you some pics from the Vatican.
...And I'm going on vacation in ten days. If you want, I can get you some pics of the Swedish forest - if I choose that route.  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
^ Swedish forest, yes!


I got a letter in the mail today saying that I made the Dean's Honours List for my program. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 13, 2012, 08:18:23 PM
Sounds like good news!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 13, 2012, 08:42:23 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
^ Swedish forest, yes!


I got a letter in the mail today saying that I made the Dean's Honours List for my program. ;D
Woot!!!!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 13, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
Great job DJ!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 13, 2012, 09:38:43 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
^ Swedish forest, yes!
Not much to look at, but I'll take some pics
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 13, 2012, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
I got a letter in the mail today saying that I made the Dean's Honours List for my program. ;D

Congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on July 13, 2012, 09:59:55 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
^ Swedish forest, yes!


I got a letter in the mail today saying that I made the Dean's Honours List for my program. ;D

Confirmation if it were needed of the intellectual distinction of our rarefied membership.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 13, 2012, 10:20:33 PM
The "monsoons" have come to Santa Fe.  "And there was much rejoicing..."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 14, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 13, 2012, 08:17:17 PM
^ Swedish forest, yes!

Seconded.  I'd love to see a Swedish forest, if the Asmo happens to wander that way.


QuoteI got a letter in the mail today saying that I made the Dean's Honours List for my program. ;D

Splendid work, DJ!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:02:24 AM
Thanks for the warm fuzzies, guys :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 14, 2012, 04:19:23 AM
Congrats, DJ.
(I know i'm late.)


I'm wearing those Korean detoxifying masks from The Face Shop.
I am addicted to those at only $2 per mask.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 14, 2012, 05:13:09 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 14, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Seconded.  I'd love to see a Swedish forest, if the Asmo happens to wander that way.
If not, you will get the much more interesting pictures from Norway with fjords and towns and mountains and whatnot. It is a shorter route, but the speed limits are lower. The Sweden route pretty much goes through the forest all the way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 14, 2012, 05:22:08 AM
Congrats, DJ!

(I haven't been checking this thread, but better congratulate late then never)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 05:29:37 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:02:24 AM
Thanks for the warm fuzzies, guys :)

I haven't got a warm fuzzie but here's a koala stamp.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnaeaP.jpg&hash=95f18e52e87fe63e16d79d5b2ddf84e83f2a1b4f)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 14, 2012, 06:22:41 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 14, 2012, 04:02:24 AM
Thanks for the warm fuzzies, guys :)

Yay DJ!! Woot! Way to go!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 14, 2012, 07:19:05 AM
Well done, DeterminedJuliet! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 14, 2012, 07:25:51 AM
I feel cheerful. Holidays. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 14, 2012, 05:45:34 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 14, 2012, 05:13:09 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 14, 2012, 03:44:27 AM
Seconded.  I'd love to see a Swedish forest, if the Asmo happens to wander that way.
If not, you will get the much more interesting pictures from Norway with fjords and towns and mountains and whatnot. It is a shorter route, but the speed limits are lower. The Sweden route pretty much goes through the forest all the way.

Excellent either way, I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 14, 2012, 06:39:44 PM
That was the 1200th reply on this thread!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 14, 2012, 06:39:44 PM
That was the 1200th reply on this thread!!!!


Congratulations, I'd take some satisfaction if I created a thread that lived so long.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 14, 2012, 07:13:29 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 14, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 14, 2012, 06:39:44 PM
That was the 1200th reply on this thread!!!!


Congratulations, I'd take some satisfaction if I created a thread that lived so long.
Thank you. I hadn't thought of it that way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 15, 2012, 03:43:01 AM
This thread is hardcore!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 15, 2012, 05:28:32 PM
Going today to visit my cousin and her family.  Growing up, we were more like sisters than cousins.  She lives about an hour and half away, so I don't get to see her as often as I would like.  She has a 3 month old daughter that I will get to hold and snuggle for the duration.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 02:55:22 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 15, 2012, 05:28:32 PM
Going today to visit my cousin and her family.  Growing up, we were more like sisters than cousins.  She lives about an hour and half away, so I don't get to see her as often as I would like.  She has a 3 month old daughter that I will get to hold and snuggle for the duration.   ;D

Awesome, hope you had a wonderful time!!  :D Snuggling babies is awesome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 06:41:37 AM
Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 02:55:22 AM
Awesome, hope you had a wonderful time!!  :D Snuggling babies is awesome.
If I believed in hell... That would more or less be my idea of it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 16, 2012, 09:55:27 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 06:41:37 AM
Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 02:55:22 AM
Awesome, hope you had a wonderful time!!  :D Snuggling babies is awesome.
If I believed in hell... That would more or less be my idea of it.


...Same.

This, and being stuck in a small, narrow elevator with three screaming children or babies.  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on July 16, 2012, 10:45:14 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 06:41:37 AM
Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 02:55:22 AM
Awesome, hope you had a wonderful time!!  :D Snuggling babies is awesome.
If I believed in hell... That would more or less be my idea of it.

Not if you were the baby.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 16, 2012, 11:50:39 AM
BOOKS!

NEW ICON; I LOVE IT! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:52:20 AM
^ Me, too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 16, 2012, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)

Not even...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8005%2F7582154552_6afe81c7fd_z.jpg&hash=3658e3ee74ea86c39247a17e40aaaf2dab70f51c)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 01:08:53 PM
Quote from: ScissorlegsNot even...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8005%2F7582154552_6afe81c7fd_z.jpg&hash=3658e3ee74ea86c39247a17e40aaaf2dab70f51c)

Aaah! That's so cute, da ickle wickle Asmo. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 01:09:39 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on July 16, 2012, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)

Not even...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8005%2F7582154552_6afe81c7fd_z.jpg&hash=3658e3ee74ea86c39247a17e40aaaf2dab70f51c)
That looks scarily like my Grandson!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 16, 2012, 01:43:04 PM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 16, 2012, 11:50:39 AM
BOOKS!

NEW ICON; I LOVE IT! :D

Heh, me too.  They didn't get the Gorey quote quite right, but what the heck.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 01:55:53 PM
My Grandson. 18mo.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg33.imageshack.us%2Fimg33%2F5666%2Fimag0021mw.jpg&hash=e3927c2decc3bafc8d4c85f7a08ae974e14be8b0)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 02:07:49 PM
Tank!  He is adorable!!!  What a sweet smiley little guy!!!  (Much more enticing than Asmo in a diaper.  Much.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 02:20:38 PM
Aww! what a cutie! Pinch his liddle cheeks, I could! (Tanks' grandson, not Asmo :P)

My cheerfulness today is brought to you by the fact that we're leaving for Newfoundland tomorrow! We'll be there for two weeks! Can't wait!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 03:50:10 PM
Have fun DJ!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:11:52 PM
Awww, Tank! What an adorable smiley boy! Bet he's got you wrapped around his wee bitty cute finger!  :D

DJ, have an AWESOME trip to Newfoundland, I know you'll have a great time there! *hug* :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 05:13:09 PM
Have fun DJ!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 05:14:10 PM
Quote from: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:11:52 PM
Awww, Tank! What an adorable smiley boy! Bet he's got you wrapped around his wee bitty cute finger!  :D

DJ, have an AWESOME trip to Newfoundland, I know you'll have a great time there! *hug* :)
Nope. But I think that's why he likes me.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)
They tend to start screaming at the top of their tiny little lungs well before I'm within arm's reach.

That said, I genuinely do dislike children before they learn to speak and avoid them until they are at least in their teens.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 16, 2012, 05:20:16 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)
They tend to start screaming at the top of their tiny little lungs well before I'm within arm's reach.

That said, I genuinely do dislike children before they learn to speak and avoid them until they are at least in their teens.

Oh well, that's one reason to be cheerful. You not wanting to snuggle any babies or play with any little kids means all the more for us to snuggle and cuddle and make much of.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on July 16, 2012, 05:29:43 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)
They tend to start screaming at the top of their tiny little lungs well before I'm within arm's reach.

That said, I genuinely do dislike children before they learn to speak and avoid them until they are at least in their teens.

Quite right. I wanted to send mine until exile until they had reached the age of 11, but for some inexplicable reason my wife objected.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 05:31:55 PM
Quote from: En_Route on July 16, 2012, 05:29:43 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 11:02:00 AM
Disagree, Your Greyness.  Snuggling family babies is fun, so long as someone else does the pooey stuff.  ;)
They tend to start screaming at the top of their tiny little lungs well before I'm within arm's reach.

That said, I genuinely do dislike children before they learn to speak and avoid them until they are at least in their teens.

Quite right. I wanted to send mine until exile until they had reached the age of 11, but for some inexplicable reason my wife objected.

We're difficult like that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 16, 2012, 05:38:56 PM
Actually I think the golden age of childhood is 3 to puberty. Kids become information sponges and often can't get enough time with their parents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on July 16, 2012, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on July 16, 2012, 05:31:55 PM





Quite right. I wanted to send mine until exile until they had reached the age of 11, but for some inexplicable reason my wife objected.


We're difficult like that.

Women!  I'll never understand them.

Enjoy your trip home. Friends  of ours lived in St. Johns for years and really took to it. They don't report having met any bronze ladies there though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 16, 2012, 05:51:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 05:38:56 PM
Kids become information sponges and often can't get enough time with their parents.
I'd rather deal with a smelly teenager and his/her endless needs for gaming consoles, fashion items, free condoms and the like, the inevitable totalling of my car and shifty moods.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 06:11:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 16, 2012, 05:38:56 PM
Actually I think the golden age of childhood is 3 to puberty. Kids become information sponges and often can't get enough time with their parents.

Yes, so far I agree.  I love it when they start talking and have hilarious things to say.  Real life conversations with T from this weekend (both involving the book, How to Train Your Dragon, Book 4: How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse):

Ali: Don't you want to read to the end and find out what happens to Fishlegs?  I'm worried about him.
T:  Mooooom!  He's not even real.

T: Wait, what happened to Norbert the Nutjob?
Ali: He got shot in the behind with an arrow.
T:  Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.  The arrow went in his poop place?

I suspect we won't have these kinds of conversations when he's a teenager, and I will miss them.  He makes me laugh until I cry.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 06:13:11 PM
Quote from: TankActually I think the golden age of childhood is 3 to puberty. Kids become information sponges and often can't get enough time with their parents.

I agree entirely.  Asmo has neatly summed up the problems with teenagers.  However I can report that they get quite reasonable again after about 25.

I've posted this one of my grandmonkey before:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi647.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu198%2FRamblingSyd%2FB-1.jpg&hash=88adcd83e68c992988c4665f5270c62227e52c47)

Enjoy your visit, DJ!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 16, 2012, 06:16:58 PM
Git, two things:

A) Your grandson is a very handsome little guy.  He must be the apple of your eye.
B) What's happening in this picture?  Is there a trampoline just out of sight?  It's an awesome picture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 16, 2012, 06:20:34 PM
A - Yes, he is. Thanks, Ali.

B- He jumped off the top of the car.  He did it many times, and I just crouched low and took several good shots.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 17, 2012, 01:47:34 AM
OMA, he is so cute!  Don't you just love the age when they can get a big charge out of jumping?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on July 17, 2012, 05:03:25 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.

Nah, didn't you see Asmo's grumblings?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 05:04:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.
HEY!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 05:11:48 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 05:04:02 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.
HEY!  >:(


Ok XD Just back tracked and read them.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 05:26:30 AM
Children are best deep fried or boiled to mush. Otherwise, they give His Grayness indigestion.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 17, 2012, 05:32:19 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.

I don't hate them, I just can't be around them for over ten minutes before my urge to kill kicks in.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 06:42:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 17, 2012, 05:32:19 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.

I don't hate them, I just can't be around them for over ten minutes before my urge to kill kicks in.
<3 ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 17, 2012, 06:48:08 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 06:42:31 AM
<3 ;D

Needles to say, I don't plan on becoming a mother. Ever.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 07:23:33 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 17, 2012, 06:48:08 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 06:42:31 AM
<3 ;D

Needles to say, I don't plan on becoming a mother. Ever.
XD My stance on child bearing is self explanatory.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 17, 2012, 07:46:15 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on July 17, 2012, 05:32:19 AM
Quote from: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
XD I guess i'm the only one who hates children here.

I don't hate them, I just can't be around them for over ten minutes before my urge to kill kicks in.

Since when did that stop anyone?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2012, 09:36:33 AM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.

Congratulations to you and Mrs Git!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on July 17, 2012, 09:49:53 AM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.

Nice one Git! Congratulations. I hope to be saying the same in 34 years and 6 days...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 02:12:12 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.
That's impressive, Gramps.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 17, 2012, 03:43:29 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.

Congratulations!  And don't worry about the wise crack, you know what they say about men -- it's easier to feed them than understand them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 17, 2012, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 08:53:09 AM
In some sense kids are like women - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.  ;)

EDIT:  Mrs Git and I have been married 41 years today.  And yes, that is a reason to be cheerful, in spite of the above wisecrack.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Git!!!  July 17th must be an auspicious day to get married.  Today is also my wedding anniversary.   ;D  Mr. Ali and I have been married 7 years.  Git, do you have any fun plans for your anni?  Husband and I aren't doing gifts this year because we had to replace our fridge and went ahead and got a new washer and dryer as well because ours were old and crapping out, so those are our anniversary gifts to each other.  But our in laws gave us a gift certificate to a local nursery last year and we've never gotten around to using it, so I think this week we are going to go use our gift certificate to pick out a tree to plant in our yard in honor of our anniversary.  Also, Husband is making dinner tonight, and T has his swim lesson, so that will be fun.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 17, 2012, 05:22:24 PM
Hey, that's cool! Congratulations and many happy returns to the Gits and the Alis! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg717.imageshack.us%2Fimg717%2F2339%2Fbluethumbup.gif&hash=5fe03c6701607da88624dfc89a3acd7df124c467)

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 17, 2012, 05:48:32 PM
Congrats and congrats! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 05:52:58 PM
Thanks everybody! Ali,  congratulatons on yours - 7 years on 17/7 (as we write dates).
Our wedding was, of course, on 17/7/71, which is a neat palindrome although we didn't spot it at the time.

We're not doing much, either.  We're not giving presents; we had coffee and cake this morning in a pretty 15th century café and photographed a very beautiful church.  Mrs Git is doing a special meal tonight.  I hope Ali's tree flourishes and T has a good swimming lesson.

Mrs Git says thanks for all the good wishes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
We use a dot. Like today, for instance, is 17.07.2012

Why do they put the month before the day in States, btw? It doesn't make sense, if you ask me.

Oh! Congrats to everyone who wants congratulations due to some occasion or other.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 17, 2012, 06:37:22 PM
Congrats Mr. and Mrs Git, and Mr. and Mrs. Ali!  ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffunny-pics-fun.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHappy-Anniversary-.jpg&hash=1fdc967af66e0dff1a391e7f884d87515aa2eeee)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 06:39:41 PM
Oh Grey One, do you mean to congratulate people on being in the state of needing congratulations, or are you just giving those congratulations which are due?  Such brain-teasers are enough to make an old git's teeth fall out.  ???

And thanks, Amicale.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 06:39:41 PM
Oh Grey One, do you mean to congratulate people on being in the state of needing congratulations, or are you just giving those congratulations which are due?  Such brain-teasers are enough to make an old git's teeth fall out.  ???
To any one who wants them. The Asmo PR team said something about an occasional freebie being... Nice. And, apparently, the n-word is... Good. And, apparently, the g-word gets people to like you and, apparently, the l-word makes them donate to your evil cause.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on July 17, 2012, 07:22:13 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2012, 06:39:41 PM
Oh Grey One, do you mean to congratulate people on being in the state of needing congratulations, or are you just giving those congratulations which are due?  Such brain-teasers are enough to make an old git's teeth fall out.  ???
To any one who wants them. The Asmo PR team said something about an occasional freebie being... Nice. And, apparently, the n-word is... Good. And, apparently, the g-word gets people to like you and, apparently, the l-word makes them donate to your evil cause.

If you want to give out freebies, offer to enroll everyone in the "I won't assimilate and destroy you THIS month" Asmo fan club.  :D You ought to have a lot of takers, and it will make them very cheerful to know that they've got a free pass for at least another 30 days or so...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 07:33:29 PM
But... But... It's a whole MONTH!  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 17, 2012, 07:42:46 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
We use a dot. Like today, for instance, is 17.07.2012

Why do they put the month before the day in States, btw? It doesn't make sense, if you ask me.

Oh! Congrats to everyone who wants congratulations due to some occasion or other.
My congrats as well to whom I've forgotten to congratulate before  ;D.

My travel agency once booked a hotel for us in Florida for June, 7th.
Guess what happened when we arrived there on June, 7th?
Yes, they didn't find our booking because we were expected to arrive on July, 6th.

Anyway, I prefer the yyyymmdd format, because it the dates are much easier to sort and doesn't cause confusion.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 08:09:42 PM
Yes, that format is the most sensible from the perspective of a counter. Being two tech geeks, we share that preference.

For the common man on the street though, it makes sense to have the most dynamic number first and the least dynamic last, making dd.mm.yyyy the better alternative, no?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 17, 2012, 09:07:34 PM
Yes,  dd.mm.yyyy makes more sense than mm.dd.yyyy, unless you are Japanese or a geek.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 17, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
We put the month before the day because having something like 17/7 looks weird.  Obviously.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
We put the month before the day because having something like 17/7 looks weird.  Obviously.
It's 17.07, you heretic, you!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on July 17, 2012, 10:31:30 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 10:28:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
We put the month before the day because having something like 17/7 looks weird.  Obviously.
It's 17.07, you heretic, you!  >:(

Oh!  Well that's as good a reason to put the month first as any!  We wouldn't say 07/17 usually. A lot of typed forms ask for the MM/DD format that requires a leading 0, but just in casual typing most people would omit the leading 0 to make it 7/17.  That's a good reason to do it; saves a keystroke.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
We need to start using stardates. That'll solve everything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
We need to start using stardates. That'll solve everything.
Galactic years, which, as we all know start with The Year Zero of The Asmo.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Black Jester on July 17, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
We need to start using stardates. That'll solve everything.
Galactic years, which, as we all know start with The Year Zero of The Asmo.

I'm so sorry to contradict you, Asmo, but everyone knows stardates have at least 5 digits (and a decimal)...so we can't start with such a recent Year Zero.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on July 17, 2012, 11:21:28 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 17, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
We need to start using stardates. That'll solve everything.
Galactic years, which, as we all know start with The Year Zero of The Asmo.

I'm so sorry to contradict you, Asmo, but everyone knows stardates have at least 5 digits (and a decimal)...so we can't start with such a recent Year Zero.


You need a Captain's log.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
Quote from: The Black Jester on July 17, 2012, 11:18:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 17, 2012, 10:56:59 PM
We need to start using stardates. That'll solve everything.
Galactic years, which, as we all know start with The Year Zero of The Asmo.

I'm so sorry to contradict you, Asmo, but everyone knows stardates have at least 5 digits (and a decimal)...so we can't start with such a recent Year Zero.
Wrong. Year Zero of The Asmo is a float.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 18, 2012, 06:27:59 AM
I like 17-Apr-12, it removes any doubt and Excel understands it.

Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 07:09:43 PMAnd, apparently, the g-word gets people to like you and, apparently, the l-word makes them donate to your evil cause.

I thought you preferred the f-word, which stands for fear in case any of the smutty minded were thinking otherwise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hismikeness on July 18, 2012, 07:17:23 AM
Quote from: Ali on July 17, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
We put the month before the day because having something like 17/7 looks weird.  Obviously.

I think it's done this way in America because it is analogous to how it's spoken: "July 17th" translates to 7-17, not 17-7.

Of course there is the "what about saying 'the 17th of July' argument..."  ???
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 18, 2012, 09:01:44 AM
Let's go back to 3rd day before the Ides of Augustus, in the year when Crapulus and Flatulens were consuls.  Totally unambiguous.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 18, 2012, 12:32:32 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on July 18, 2012, 06:27:59 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on July 17, 2012, 07:09:43 PMAnd, apparently, the g-word gets people to like you and, apparently, the l-word makes them donate to your evil cause.

I thought you preferred the f-word, which stands for fear in case any of the smutty minded were thinking otherwise.

Well, of course, but the PR team was saying something about sneakiness and masterminding a plan for getting fear out of... That there. Apparently, that way, they will never suspect.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 04, 2012, 05:39:34 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on July 28, 2012, 03:11:45 PM
I moved about 4 months ago and am all alone...so I plan on going to an atheist meetup near my apartment sometime next week. It will be at the aptly named Darwin's Pub.  ;D

Nice!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2012, 11:03:18 AM
Quote from: RunFromMyLife on July 28, 2012, 03:11:45 PM
I moved about 4 months ago and am all alone...so I plan on going to an atheist meetup near my apartment sometime next week. It will be at the aptly named Darwin's Pub.  ;D
Go for it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 01:10:59 PM
In my travels around here I read "NT," New Testament isn't the first thing that sprung to mind when I read those letters.  NT to me is The Northern Territory and that's where Darwin is.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
I get neurotypical and of topic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
I get neurotypical and of topic.

Stop messing with that fancy use of bolding.
Or at least disperse my pent up energy with an instructive statement such as "KILL Tank".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 10:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on August 04, 2012, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2012, 07:11:50 PM
I get neurotypical and of topic.

Stop messing with that fancy use of bolding.
Or at least disperse my pent up energy with an instructive statement such as "KILL Tank".

Ah, but I like [b]bolding.[/b] ;D

I don't see why, I'm not a programmer and you're not an anti-Tank missile ??? Best I can do for you is "Breathe!". You are obliged to obey. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 12:13:31 AM
Sheets of rain and thunder and lightening. I love it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 08, 2012, 12:48:38 AM
Playing a new MMO. Aion online. Finally, i can make any kind of character i want here. The graphics are extremely high, so i lag a little, but still, it's so fun. Can't wait for Mimi to install her patch and make her priest, so we can venture together.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: En_Route on August 08, 2012, 12:55:31 AM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 12:13:31 AM
Sheets of rain and thunder and lightening. I love it.

Same here. When indoors anyway. There is a drama and extremity to it and a strangeness and maybe buried  traces of  childhood wonder too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2012, 09:05:06 AM
A nice tidy garage :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2012, 09:28:00 AM
Nice, tidy...garage. Surely those words weren't meant to go together, it just doesn't compute. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on August 08, 2012, 09:28:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2012, 09:05:06 AM
A nice tidy garage :)
*makes some snidey jealous noises to himself*

[Aloud] Oh nice one Tank, that must fill you with a warm, self-satisfied feeling.[/aloud]

*shuffles off sneering. Contemplates doing the same and decides against it... again...*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2012, 09:57:32 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on August 08, 2012, 09:28:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2012, 09:05:06 AM
A nice tidy garage :)
*makes some snidey jealous noises to himself*

[Aloud] Oh nice one Tank, that must fill you with a warm, self-satisfied feeling.[/aloud]

*shuffles off sneering. Contemplates doing the same and decides against it... again...*


Clearly Tank is jealous of you even though he has a tidy garage, Scissorlegs ;) Now you can put your mind at ease and leave it feeling very pleased with itself. Basic defense mechanism 101 ;D (I notice it alot IRL, so it's a bit amusing to me)

Heheh.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on August 08, 2012, 10:07:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2012, 09:57:32 AM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on August 08, 2012, 09:28:11 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2012, 09:05:06 AM
A nice tidy garage :)
*makes some snidey jealous noises to himself*

[Aloud] Oh nice one Tank, that must fill you with a warm, self-satisfied feeling.[/aloud]

*shuffles off sneering. Contemplates doing the same and decides against it... again...*


Clearly Tank is jealous of you even though he has a tidy garage, Scissorlegs ;) Now you can put your mind at ease and leave it feeling very pleased with itself. Basic defense mechanism 101 ;D (I notice it alot IRL, so it's a bit amusing to me)

Heheh.


Yeah, I like it. There's a whole new level of personal justification and validation to enjoy there :D. Definitely works for me!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on August 08, 2012, 10:16:55 AM
If I had a digger and a 10-ton truck, I could tidy my garage in as little as a week.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on August 08, 2012, 02:05:07 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on August 08, 2012, 12:13:31 AM
Sheets of rain and thunder and lightening. I love it.

;D I loved that rainstorm, it was awesome. We've had a few days like that now. I adore thunderstorms!

I'll even go out for a walk in the middle of one. There's something about the energy in the air, the sound of the thunder, the power of the storm that I love.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Beachdragon on August 08, 2012, 03:19:32 PM
I love thunderstorms too.  I'm not much of a fan of summer, but the two things I love most are Fireflies and Thunderstorms.  :)  Mind you, I don't want thunderstorms that produce catastrophic damage like we had here back on JUne 29th, but a good down pour with some really good thundercracking really makes me happy.

And also another thing that makes me happy, this is my 100th post!  *happy dances* and I tried to do it without "me too" posts!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Amicale on August 09, 2012, 04:15:37 AM
Quote from: Beachdragon on August 08, 2012, 03:19:32 PM
I love thunderstorms too.  I'm not much of a fan of summer, but the two things I love most are Fireflies and Thunderstorms.  :)  Mind you, I don't want thunderstorms that produce catastrophic damage like we had here back on JUne 29th, but a good down pour with some really good thundercracking really makes me happy.

And also another thing that makes me happy, this is my 100th post!  *happy dances* and I tried to do it without "me too" posts!

Yay Beachdragon, your 100th post IS a very good reason to be cheerful!

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 19, 2014, 09:31:10 PM
^^Agree x100!!

Before I went on my last interview, I asked BF what his secret was, as he gets jobs like nobody's business.  He said, "Remember the person's name, and use it."  Makes sense to me, and has done well for me so far.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 14, 2014, 01:39:19 AM
Well:
the food was delicious,
the supervisor is under the table (drunk),
and I got shot down six ways to sunday.  ;D

All in all, pretty good party!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 14, 2014, 01:58:15 AM
Good is nice. The Asmo, however, is not drinking until the very end of the month, and then He will try to avoid it under the excuse of driving. He also makes a point of not drinking with His coworkers, but that's a personal-professional preference.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 14, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
We need a thread for "Reasons for feeling Wishy-Washy".

I'm feeling cheerful because tonight we have tickets to see "Andrea Bocelli" perform here in Detroit, yeah!
I was able to get us some decent seats, and it promises to be a good concert. Before hand we'll be going out for dinner, nice Cuban restaurant also in Detroit called "Vicente's".
All in all it should be a wonderful evening; however, we are now leaving the house and will spend the next 6 hours at the mall* christmas shopping. 6 hours, my god I don't know if I have the fortitude to handle this.
Plus I need to act as if I'm enjoying the shopping, so time to put on my fucking happy face. Goodbye all, hope to see you soon, and take care.

* I don't like malls.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2014, 06:21:51 PM
Quote from: Bruno...my god I don't know if I have the fortitude to handle this.

How about the credit-card limit? :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2014, 11:37:27 PM
6 hours?! :o How fun. ;D

Bleh, 6 hours is actually nothing. You should see what it's like when my mother and grandmother go shopping together. You might as well bring all your camping gear along with you because it'll take weeks until you see the light of day again. :P It's almost like a real campaign.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2014, 04:40:28 AM
I am totally bragging but I think I have made the best hot cocoa ever.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2014, 07:53:36 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 04:40:28 AM
I am totally bragging but I think I have made the best hot cocoa ever.  ;D
Now I want to try this.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on December 15, 2014, 09:18:32 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 04:40:28 AM
I am totally bragging but I think I have made the best hot cocoa ever.  ;D

Recipe?

I bet mine is better
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2014, 04:19:27 PM

    2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup whole milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 peppermint candy cane

Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and crushed peppermint and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve in favorite mug. I like to save a bit of the peppermint to sprinkle over some whipped cream.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJywqeJx.jpg&hash=712d6ce54404b4ef548cd48c12e4b1837a72613b)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 15, 2014, 04:31:06 PM
Not that it tastes similar, but that reminds me of St Lucian coca I used to make. 

Grate a cocoa stick with nutmeg, cinnamon and I used to throw a small bay leaf in there too.  Vanilla or other spices optional.  Boil 5 min and add sugar and milk to taste.  Although I prefer drinks "black" so I just added extra coca and skipped the sugar and milk.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 15, 2014, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 04:19:27 PM

    2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup whole milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 peppermint candy cane

Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and crushed peppermint and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve in favorite mug. I like to save a bit of the peppermint to sprinkle over some whipped cream.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJywqeJx.jpg&hash=712d6ce54404b4ef548cd48c12e4b1837a72613b)
Just needs a small shot of whisky... ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 15, 2014, 11:50:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 04:19:27 PM

    2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup whole milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 peppermint candy cane

Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and crushed peppermint and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve in favorite mug. I like to save a bit of the peppermint to sprinkle over some whipped cream.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJywqeJx.jpg&hash=712d6ce54404b4ef548cd48c12e4b1837a72613b)

That looks like some really good cocoa.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 16, 2014, 06:54:22 AM
Ditch the peppermint and substitute a larger portion of whiskey than G85 describes. Alternatively you could ditch the cocoa and the other ingredients and just use the larger measure of whiskey. 

No harm intended Buddy, I'll bet your cocoa is the very best ever. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on December 16, 2014, 02:01:21 PM
Quote from: Icarus on December 16, 2014, 06:54:22 AM
Ditch the peppermint and substitute a larger portion of whiskey than G85 describes. Alternatively you could ditch the cocoa and the other ingredients and just use the larger measure of whiskey. 

Now that sounds about right.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 16, 2014, 03:36:37 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 15, 2014, 04:19:27 PM

    2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    Pinch of salt
    1 cup whole milk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 peppermint candy cane

Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and about 2 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and crushed peppermint and heat it over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot. Stir in the vanilla and serve in favorite mug. I like to save a bit of the peppermint to sprinkle over some whipped cream.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJywqeJx.jpg&hash=712d6ce54404b4ef548cd48c12e4b1837a72613b)
That looks scrumptious Budhorse ;D In fact I was going to get another cup of coffee this morning, but that looks so good I just talked one of my co-workers into taking a walk with me down to the cafe in our building so we both could get a Hot-Chocolate.
It won't be as good as yours, but they do a nice job.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

I guess fatigue must have done away with some brain cells or something, I don't. know.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2014, 12:10:23 AM
Just had a lovely evening out with a bunch of mates. Slightly pissed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2014, 12:27:56 AM
LOL Tank.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2014, 01:34:08 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2014, 12:10:23 AM
Just had a lovely evening out with a bunch of mates. Slightly pissed.

Why are you mad at your mates Tank, did they stick you with the bill?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on December 18, 2014, 06:04:10 AM
I'm now on vacation till 5th January. Still have to pack my suitcase, bring the cats to the cat pension and have a massage before driving off to T?rkenfeld (Bayern).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on December 18, 2014, 06:32:25 AM
The semester's almost done. I've got one more final at 6 p.m., then I get a few weeks off.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 18, 2014, 06:47:14 AM
Quote from: Bruno on December 18, 2014, 01:34:08 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2014, 12:10:23 AM
Just had a lovely evening out with a bunch of mates. Slightly pissed.

Why are you mad at your mates Tank, did they stick you with the bill?
Look up the British definition of "pissed".
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pissed
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2014, 09:24:20 AM
Quote from: Bruno on December 18, 2014, 01:34:08 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 18, 2014, 12:10:23 AM
Just had a lovely evening out with a bunch of mates. Slightly pissed.

Why are you mad at your mates Tank, did they stick you with the bill?
Pissed=drunk  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

You've got me worried, I hope you consult a physician if these symptoms persist.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 18, 2014, 04:35:15 PM
Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

You've got me worried, I hope you consult a physician if these symptoms persist.

I agree with Eric the Fifth, you simply can't parade around being cheerful for no apparent reason, it's simply uncalled for, and quite frankly reeks slightly of comeuppance. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2014, 07:33:30 PM
Today I'm officially on holidays so that's a substantial reason to be cheerful! ;D 

Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

You've got me worried, I hope you consult a physician if these symptoms persist.

These physicians... (http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2010/11/08/richard-smith-now-happiness-is-declared-a-disease/)  ::)

Quote from: Bruno on December 18, 2014, 04:35:15 PM
Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

You've got me worried, I hope you consult a physician if these symptoms persist.

I agree with Eric the Fifth, you simply can't parade around being cheerful for no apparent reason, it's simply uncalled for, and quite frankly reeks slightly of comeuppance. ;D

LOL :D it has nothing to do with comeuppance, more like feeling slightly cheerfully bored and wanting to blurt out some random thought. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 19, 2014, 12:34:23 AM
Quote from: Bruno on December 18, 2014, 04:35:15 PM
Quote from: Eric V Arachnid on December 18, 2014, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2014, 11:34:47 PM
I don't know, I just feel cheerful! :D

You've got me worried, I hope you consult a physician if these symptoms persist.

I agree with Eric the Fifth, you simply can't parade around being cheerful for no apparent reason, it's simply uncalled for, and quite frankly reeks slightly of comeuppance. ;D
Yes! Not only is it dangerous and potentially contagious, but unless you are a rattie, The Asmo disapproves of it also.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2014, 12:50:01 AM
Oh dear. Did some minion do something to displease Your Divine Greyness? :(  
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2014, 08:41:56 PM
I have internet.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on December 19, 2014, 08:44:39 PM
Awesome!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.theweek.com%2Fimg%2Fgeneric%2Fspock.gif&hash=c1445a0f2f8051b14c5a3305c72e8d661f01712c)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 20, 2014, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2014, 12:50:01 AM
Oh dear. Did some minion do something to displease Your Divine Greyness? :(  
Yes.  >:( The Asmo does get some nasty depressions around this time of year, so He's prohibiting cheeriness.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on December 20, 2014, 11:24:06 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 20, 2014, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2014, 12:50:01 AM
Oh dear. Did some minion do something to displease Your Divine Greyness? :( 
Yes.  >:( The Asmo does get some nasty depressions around this time of year, so He's prohibiting cheeriness.  >:(
Asmo, have you tried a light box? Only anecdotal evidence, but it made an amazing difference to my friend who also used to get depressions in the winter.  I know a happy Asmo might destroy your Asmo- cool, but if you don't rate the idea of a ightbox, you will still keep talking to us won't you - can't think of any better therapy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 21, 2014, 04:03:58 AM
Winter is not the problem. I dislike the cold, but do enjoy the dark.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 21, 2014, 08:33:12 PM
It's not one's feelings toward darkness that matter.  I far prefer nighttime.  It's that there are things in sunlight that we need and do not get when days are so short (and moreso if it's cold and you're covered in clothing).  Most notably vitamin D.  A good vit D supplement with calcium does wonders for my anxiety. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 21, 2014, 09:10:20 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on December 21, 2014, 08:33:12 PM
It's not one's feelings toward darkness that matter.  I far prefer nighttime.  It's that there are things in sunlight that we need and do not get when days are so short (and moreso if it's cold and you're covered in clothing).  Most notably vitamin D.  A good vit D supplement with calcium does wonders for my anxiety. 

I echo that, vitamin D with calcium works wonders.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on December 22, 2014, 10:24:29 AM
QuoteRe: Reasons to be cheerful!
24, 25, 26 december we have off
31 dec, 1, 2 of jan. we have off
6 jan. we have off.
Thank you solstice
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 22, 2014, 09:41:14 PM
Today marks my 365th day of sobriety, one full year...so everyone here gets a day off to celebrate (Your choice of day with pay of course, just have your bosses contact me to arrange).

And have some pie (I prefer Pie over Cake, I mean really is there any comparison between the two?)

I don't miss the alcohol, or the need to drink, but I do miss the taste of good beer.

Like this picture here it is so pleasing to the eye isn't it? And you don't even have to guess that it's a Guinness either, I mean nothing pours like a Guinness, amirite folks?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTMkNhXS.gif&hash=b406af89f5f2a585b3b9a17b4208718973c312fd)
Anyway, I'm not looking for a bunch of congratulations or pats on the back, really only want to this share this with my friends here at HAF who have made me feel so welcome over a good portion of this year, thanks and if we ever meet up the first round is on me. (I'll just have coffee, or god-forbid some Earl Grey)











Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 22, 2014, 09:44:29 PM
You may not be asking for a pat on the back, but I'm giving you one anyway because you deserve it. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2014, 10:05:00 PM
I would like to congratulate you as well, one year sober is a huge deal. Well done, Bruno!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 22, 2014, 10:26:19 PM
Congrats Bruno, that's quite the accomplishment. Been a pleasure having you here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 23, 2014, 07:50:16 AM
I could look at that .gif all day....  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 23, 2014, 05:34:07 PM
Well done Bruno. It was a great day when you wandered in!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 23, 2014, 06:41:27 PM
You're great Bruno,  :-*  and so easy to get along with. (Except on Mondays.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 23, 2014, 06:48:30 PM
Bruno, that is an accomplishment worthy of pats on the back.  Even if you don't want them.   :P

I was going to find some monkeys grooming eachother or something and pass it off as back patting, but this came up instead (yes, under the monkey search) and just wins.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2F9Q249Qsl5cfLi%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=32e99d280068d2c4b52a338e9e5804895d007d91)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 23, 2014, 09:12:25 PM
Collected ?520.73 for the British Heart Foundation in Leeds today. Not bad for an amoral selfish atheist  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 09:56:57 PM
Amoral selfish atheist? Where?

Well done.   8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 12:53:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 09:56:57 PM
Amoral selfish atheist? Where?
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 24, 2014, 02:06:05 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 12:53:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2014, 09:56:57 PM
Amoral selfish atheist? Where?


Hehe ok, but the Asmo is more like the exception rather than the rule I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 24, 2014, 02:51:34 AM
That He is.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 24, 2014, 06:36:27 PM
I'm cheerful because my daughter just pulled up outside, so I'm out of here for a while, but I also wanted to thank everyone for the kinds words, pats on the back, etc... For a group of amoral selfish atheist you're really a grand bunch, all of you....Cheers ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2014, 10:22:20 PM
Quote from: Bruno on December 22, 2014, 09:41:14 PM

And have some pie (I prefer Pie over Cake, I mean really is there any comparison between the two?)

No, there is not -- pie wins all contests, hands down.  In honor of your one year sober, I will make an apple/raisin pie and dedicate the first slice to you.  Congratulations!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on December 25, 2014, 12:51:39 AM
Carry on, Bruno!  8)

Well done, Tank!

Merry and Happy Christmas! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi44.tinypic.com%2Fzmf3ir.gif&hash=4a2dcdf7a5f2a26ee84d97eea1b965a4a68aeae3)

(I'm in the pie camp as well. Just sayin')
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on December 25, 2014, 02:59:24 AM
I got to feed a sugar glider meal worms today.  A customer brought her in all nestled In a fuzzy sock.  She grabbed the worm with her hands and feet and ate it like corn on the cob.  Which pretty much made my week.  What can I say, I'm simple.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fanimalslovers.com%2Fupload%2Fuploads%2Fanimal13488789611.jpg&hash=ba92f35175d76163d04938f554403cce6edda6f1)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 07:48:17 AM
One of The Asmo's creatures, that.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-enzi6ohgME8%2FTyqTPAiD73I%2FAAAAAAAAAKU%2FKwRvLqo7l8E%2Fs1600%2Fhappy-roll-happy-animation-animated-smiley-emoticon-000359-large.gif&hash=d0eb9b0c0f873b5e37ad07b1b4d354ad21b69a26)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2014, 07:59:49 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 07:48:17 AM
One of The Asmo's creatures, that.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-enzi6ohgME8%2FTyqTPAiD73I%2FAAAAAAAAAKU%2FKwRvLqo7l8E%2Fs1600%2Fhappy-roll-happy-animation-animated-smiley-emoticon-000359-large.gif&hash=d0eb9b0c0f873b5e37ad07b1b4d354ad21b69a26)
Part of the Air Force no doubt.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 08:40:01 AM
How did you know that?!  >:(

There is a spy.

*muttering about watching, unfairness and spies. EVERYWHERE. The spies, they see everything.*  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 25, 2014, 12:00:38 PM
Even Santa!  He flies over the whole world and gathers information, which he passes back to ... THEM.  He is the worst spy of all ... he is a mint spy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 25, 2014, 06:08:16 PM
I woke up late today and have nothing else planned  and a bunch of leftovers in the fridge to feed us. Happy Pagan Newton's birthday/fake Jesus's birthday to all!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 25, 2014, 09:32:46 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 25, 2014, 12:00:38 PM
Even Santa!  He flies over the whole world and gathers information, which he passes back to ... THEM.  He is the worst spy of all ... he is a mint spy.
Let him come!

The Asmo will blow his fat ass right out of the sky with His Divine Fireworks.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 12:37:13 AM
Santa was always as elusive as god, I don't think your summoning would work, Asmo.  He might as well be one of the best types of spy --- never caught, even if you set traps with plenty of milk and cookies.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 12:44:35 AM
One reason to be cheerful right now is that I have a functional air conditioning unit in my room.  ;D
One reason to laugh would be that based on Gerry's logic I would have to thank creationism for that, since ACs didn't evolve but were designed by people. Weird worldview.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 27, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2014, 12:37:13 AM
Santa was always as elusive as god, I don't think your summoning would work, Asmo.  He might as well be one of the best types of spy --- never caught, even if you set traps with plenty of milk and cookies.
A resourceful Asmo might find a way around that. The important thing is that now He knows.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 30, 2014, 07:58:50 PM
Finally home! 😊
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 17, 2015, 05:21:06 AM
Thread necromancy!  ;D

Got a new tablet - a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Not top of the line by any stretch of the imagination, but perfect for my needs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on October 17, 2015, 02:05:08 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 17, 2015, 05:21:06 AM
Thread necromancy!  ;D

Got a new tablet - a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Not top of the line by any stretch of the imagination, but perfect for my needs.

I have one of these! It's been dandy. Very good for watching Netflix :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 17, 2015, 05:33:30 PM
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on October 17, 2015, 02:05:08 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 17, 2015, 05:21:06 AM
Thread necromancy!  ;D

Got a new tablet - a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Not top of the line by any stretch of the imagination, but perfect for my needs.

I have one of these! It's been dandy. Very good for watching Netflix :D
That is one of the reasons I got it. We have Netflix and Amazon Prime, so I have plenty of videos to watch. Plus, when I can't sleep, it is easier to watch a video on the tablet than on the laptop.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on October 17, 2015, 09:38:52 PM
I have a tab as well, though it's bigger. Definitely a fan of Samsung's hardware. I recently switched phones from a Galaxy to an HTC, but I'm seriously switching of thinking back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2015, 09:47:02 PM
Quote from: Firebird on October 17, 2015, 09:38:52 PM
I have a tab as well, though it's bigger. Definitely a fan of Samsung's hardware. I recently switched phones from a Galaxy to an HTC, but I'm seriously switching of thinking back.
I think you got your wucking fords mixed up there! Alcohol?
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on October 18, 2015, 01:56:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 17, 2015, 09:47:02 PM
Quote from: Firebird on October 17, 2015, 09:38:52 PM
I have a tab as well, though it's bigger. Definitely a fan of Samsung's hardware. I recently switched phones from a Galaxy to an HTC, but I'm seriously switching of thinking back.
I think you got your wucking fords mixed up there! Alcohol?
;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpicturequotes.org%2F_nw%2F0%2F86462926.jpg&hash=d04ba60d1e83c7d6cc02d4df10bfd66ca0bb2f0e)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 18, 2015, 02:27:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 17, 2015, 05:33:30 PM
Plus, when I can't sleep, it is easier to watch a video on the tablet than on the laptop.

Agreed, that's basically what I've been using mine for! Good for listening to podcasts as well, that way you can close your eyes and snooze...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 19, 2015, 08:37:51 AM
Great day of rugby yesterday.

U12s reached the final of a local rugby festival. Minisiz with several authoritative, try-saving tackles in the final but they couldn't hold out against a well-organised, superior side. It was a close match and hard fought. Brave effort by the team - very proud.

Meanwhile, I refereed my first tournament match, having qualified a few months ago. Great fun. I can't remember ever being called 'sir' outside of America! So many age-grade rules to remember, but evidently no glaring reffing errors judging by the parental silence - I guess I blagged it well enough.

And what a show by Scotland against Oz in the World cup! Of all the options MiniSiz has for international call-ups he might now have to choose them!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on October 19, 2015, 11:52:41 AM
Good for Mini-Siz. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 19, 2015, 10:58:48 PM
That's great, Siz!

I'm cheerful because I survived something that I had been dreading for months. Turns out I was stressing myself over nothing. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on October 20, 2015, 09:13:46 AM
Hooray!  I thought you'd be OK. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 21, 2015, 04:14:30 PM
Quote from: OldGit on October 20, 2015, 09:13:46 AM
Hooray!  I thought you'd be OK. :D

8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 23, 2015, 02:51:35 PM
Finally home. However, it did not go smoothly. I couldn't get in the house, so we had to call the fire department. I thought I was going to have to go back to the hospital, but they helped get me inside. A bit embarrassing, but at least I'm at home.

At home physical therapy is supposed to start today. Can't say that I'm looking forward to that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on October 24, 2015, 09:33:22 PM
My favorite baseball team (the New York Mets) is going to the World Series!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 25, 2015, 08:28:14 AM
Cheerful!

My new bike (for those that weren't in FB club)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FOTk3WDE1MTE%3D%2Fz%2F%7EOoAAOSw9r1WEWnY%2F%24_1.JPG&hash=556c1670d0c58f229da1ec3c0dda036997554f03)

This is my new winter training bike - a Charge Juicer Hi - Steel-frame road bike.
Took it out for the first time yesterday and am mostly very pleased with it - A very smooth and comfortable ride with a ride position how I like it, though it is very heavy compared to my carbon No1 steed. A real grinder up the hills, but that's training!

I just installed mudguards on it and I put some winter tyres on so I'm all set for riding in the crappy English winter... no excuses! I might have to replace the brakes as they're crap. The gears (Shimano 105, for those of you that might care) are smooth and positive.

Now I have to start thinking about my next purchase - a touring bike for my South of France trip planned for around 2018 with MiniSiz. Think I'll wait a while before mentioning that one to MrsSiz...

"My biggest fear is that when I die my wife sells my bikes for what I told her they cost" ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 08:43:48 AM
Quote from: Siz on October 25, 2015, 08:28:14 AM
...
"My biggest fear is that when I die my wife sells my bikes for what I told her they cost" ;D
I should so add that to my sig for posterity!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:50:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!

Oooooooo. You jet setter you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 25, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:50:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!

Oooooooo. You jet setter you!

Well if I'm going to be stuffed into a pressurized can for 7 hours I might as well make it more comfortable.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:50:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!

Oooooooo. You jet setter you!

Well if I'm going to be stuffed into a pressurized can for 7 hours I might as well make it more comfortable.

I need to book my hotel for the saturday night in Leeds.  Are we still partying that night?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:50:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!

Oooooooo. You jet setter you!

Well if I'm going to be stuffed into a pressurized can for 7 hours I might as well make it more comfortable.

I need to book my hotel for the saturday night in Leeds.  Are we still partying that night?
Looks like it :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 25, 2015, 07:39:41 PM
Quote from: Siz on October 25, 2015, 08:28:14 AM
Cheerful!

My new bike (for those that weren't in FB club)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FOTk3WDE1MTE%3D%2Fz%2F%7EOoAAOSw9r1WEWnY%2F%24_1.JPG&hash=556c1670d0c58f229da1ec3c0dda036997554f03)

This is my new winter training bike - a Charge Juicer Hi - Steel-frame road bike.
Took it out for the first time yesterday and am mostly very pleased with it - A very smooth and comfortable ride with a ride position how I like it, though it is very heavy compared to my carbon No1 steed. A real grinder up the hills, but that's training!

I just installed mudguards on it and I put some winter tyres on so I'm all set for riding in the crappy English winter... no excuses! I might have to replace the brakes as they're crap. The gears (Shimano 105, for those of you that might care) are smooth and positive.

Now I have to start thinking about my next purchase - a touring bike for my South of France trip planned for around 2018 with MiniSiz. Think I'll wait a while before mentioning that one to MrsSiz...

"My biggest fear is that when I die my wife sells my bikes for what I told her they cost" ;D


Very nice purchase Siz, it looks like a great bike, I'm extremely envious...I have Shimano on my bikes, love them. Enjoy your winter training...and please forward my contact info to your wife ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:42:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 06:50:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2015, 05:51:51 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on October 25, 2015, 05:48:51 PM
Expedia lets you choose your seat on the flights and I was able to snag window seats for all six planes that I'll be on.  ;D
Excellent!

I decided to go with a premium seat for my Toronto to London flight so I have more leg room as well. Only 26 more days!!!

Oooooooo. You jet setter you!

Well if I'm going to be stuffed into a pressurized can for 7 hours I might as well make it more comfortable.

I need to book my hotel for the saturday night in Leeds.  Are we still partying that night?
Looks like it :D

Am I best staying in the city centre or Leeds East near you?  All the people I know who live there, live chapel allerton way so it maybe too out of the way to stay with them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 25, 2015, 08:56:49 PM
Finally I got to have a shower! I had just been doing sponge baths. Thankfully, with a shower chair, a hand held shower head, and a bit of help from my husband, I was able to take a full shower and wash my hair. Note to self: Next time, wash hair last.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 25, 2015, 11:01:38 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:32:30 PM

I need to book my hotel for the saturday night in Leeds.  Are we still partying that night?

That would be a resounding "Hell yes!" right there.  :beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 26, 2015, 12:30:18 AM
I get the day off tomorrow.  ;D

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 26, 2015, 02:40:42 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 25, 2015, 08:56:49 PM
Finally I got to have a shower! I had just been doing sponge baths. Thankfully, with a shower chair, a hand held shower head, and a bit of help from my husband, I was able to take a full shower and wash my hair. Note to self: Next time, wash hair last.

Congratulations!  Hate sponge baths myself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 26, 2015, 08:28:49 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on October 25, 2015, 07:42:45 PM
...
Am I best staying in the city centre or Leeds East near you?  All the people I know who live there, live chapel allerton way so it maybe too out of the way to stay with them.

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/145/Leeds-Colton-hotel

This is 500m from where I live. It's cheap and clean with easy parking.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2015, 02:16:03 AM
Monday is a holiday!  :jumps:

I intend to make the most of it.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 31, 2015, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2015, 02:16:03 AM
Monday is a holiday!  :jumps:

I intend to make the most of it.  :smilenod:
So you're going to stay in bed?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 31, 2015, 09:26:49 AM
Off to see my aunt and uncle, (in their 80s) in Chichester for the day, (well Selsey actually, but whose ever heard of there?). My aunt is a very charismatic person in spite of having had a stroke five years ago which left her unable to walk, a paralysed right hand and word-finding problems. She can still hold a conversation and make us laugh but it is thanks to my saintly uncle that she is so well cared for. Extra cheerful because our daughter will meet us down there, and two of my aunt's grown up grandchildren will also be there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2015, 10:37:51 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 31, 2015, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 31, 2015, 02:16:03 AM
Monday is a holiday!  :jumps:

I intend to make the most of it.  :smilenod:
So you're going to stay in bed?

I wish. Maybe for a little while longer than i usually do. ;)

I'm going to use the day to catch up on what I've been putting off all week, actually. I hope.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Insoluble on November 03, 2015, 01:27:47 PM
It is or recently was Melbourne Cup day.
It's a big thing, stops the nation.
A hundred to one shot got it.
It was ridden by a 30 year old girl.
Gorgeous speech.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 03, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
My first day back at work went well. No sore muscles, although I can tell I used my arm and upper torso muscles more than usual. No problems getting around either, except that for some of doors I have to be perfectly lined up to get through them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 05, 2015, 01:05:58 AM
I came late to the party. A short time ago I discovered BBC Proms.  I am hooked on the music that they do so well. For damned sure, Britain Has Talent. Their renditions of some of the Broadway music is smashing. I am enthralled by a soprano named Sierra Boggess. Wow !

HAFers who have not discovered BBC Proms, dial them up on YouTube. Try the segment that does the balcony scene from West Side Story to see their acting skills as well as the musical ones.  They do classical music as well as pop. Something for every one.

We Yanks once had a similar large and superbly talented orchestra called Boston Pops. They seem to have faded from popularity which I think a crying shame. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 05, 2015, 08:24:39 AM
Have you watched the last night of the proms yet? Always a bit of a lark.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 05, 2015, 09:39:54 AM
Sitting in the vast Albert Hall on the last night is an unforgettable experience, absolutely magic.  I've only ever done the last night twice because tickets are very expensive indeed.  The ordinary Proms are often good fun, too.

The last night used to be good on the TV, but they've spoilt it quite a lot in recent years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
I made two-minute noodles without burning the house down, which is nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 07, 2015, 03:42:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
I made two-minute noodles without burning the house down, which is nice.

:frolic:

:grin:

:clapping:

:beer:

:let'seat:

:yum:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2015, 11:19:20 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 07, 2015, 03:42:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
I made two-minute noodles without burning the house down, which is nice.

:frolic:

:grin:

:clapping:

:beer:

:let'seat:

:yum:

Yes, it's quite an achievement.  :smug:

:cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2015, 07:53:45 PM
Just found out that Marvel's Jessica Jones gets released on Netflix November 20th so I'll have something new to watch on the plane.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 13, 2015, 06:02:36 PM
I now have 14 audiobooks on my iPod shuffle. For some reason, that makes me very happy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on November 14, 2015, 07:49:26 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
I made two-minute noodles without burning the house down, which is nice.

now on to souffles and stuff
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 14, 2015, 08:35:42 PM
Quote from: MariaEvri on November 14, 2015, 07:49:26 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2015, 08:44:42 PM
I made two-minute noodles without burning the house down, which is nice.

now on to souffles and stuff

:mb lol:

Too advanced, I think!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 15, 2015, 09:05:09 PM
I'm cheerful tonight because my daughter is back on home soil after a weekend in Paris that she will sadly never forget.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2015, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 15, 2015, 09:05:09 PM
I'm cheerful tonight because my daughter is back on home soil after a weekend in Paris that she will sadly never forget.
That must have been literally terrifying. Glade she's home safe.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 16, 2015, 09:33:38 AM
Very pleased for you, Essie Mae!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MariaEvri on November 16, 2015, 06:16:43 PM
QuoteI'm cheerful tonight because my daughter is back on home soil after a weekend in Paris that she will sadly never forget.
glad she's ok. Must hav been an awful time there
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 16, 2015, 08:38:07 PM
Quote from: OldGit on November 16, 2015, 09:33:38 AM
Very pleased for you, Essie Mae!
Quote from: MariaEvri on November 16, 2015, 06:16:43 PM
QuoteI'm cheerful tonight because my daughter is back on home soil after a weekend in Paris that she will sadly never forget.
glad she's ok. Must hav been an awful time there
Quote from: Tank on November 15, 2015, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 15, 2015, 09:05:09 PM
I'm cheerful tonight because my daughter is back on home soil after a weekend in Paris that she will sadly never forget.
That must have been literally terrifying. Glade she's home safe.

Thanks all. She was south of the river in the Montparnesse area, so was well away. They just walked and walked on Saturday, as everything was closed, and had a gourmet salad in their room in the evening. Just watching the Pnorama program wih aot more detail about what happened.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on November 18, 2015, 03:23:08 PM
I just went to my first Humanist funeral today.

It was a chap who ran a company down the hall from us who we've been friends with for years. A really jolly fella, 68 yrs old, healthy looking and slim. Dropped dead two weeks ago without warning.

Anyway, it was a refreshing and respectful celebration including some lovely readings from family and ending with the rather upbeat music from the BBC's cricket coverage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67xXbTaQlKI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67xXbTaQlKI)

I feel uplifted!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 19, 2015, 04:30:10 PM
Since I hurt my knee, running errands has been difficult to say the least, so my husband has been doing what he can to help me. Yesterday I ran out of deodorant. My husband took a picture of the container with his cell phone. This morning he went shopping and came back with two sticks of my favorite deodorant. He'd used the picture to make sure he got what I wanted. Plus, he brought me back muffins for breakfast! I truly have a wonderful husband!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 20, 2015, 02:30:34 AM
Bless you and your clever and thoughtful husband Velma.  I am not smart enough to take pictures of a favored cosmetic but I do pay attention to what Elaine wants when when I shop on her behalf, which is often. She is perfectly capable of doing her own shopping but it is more economical for me to do it. She is an incurable impulse buyer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 10:30:58 AM
 :jumps: Friday is a reason to be cheerful! I'm cheerful, and because I'm so cheerful I'll even listen to this this song, which is just lyrically brilliant, to celebrate the second best day of the week. Maybe more than once. Yeah.  :eyeroll:

[youtube width=600]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0[/youtube]

:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 21, 2015, 05:31:25 PM
My husband bought me a rollalator. It is burgundy with black handles, seat, and wheel. He personalized it with some of this  duct tape (http://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/standard-rolls/galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd/). It goes with the rollalator color quite nicely.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 21, 2015, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 05:31:25 PM
My husband bought me a rollalator. It is burgundy with black handles, seat, and wheel. He personalized it with some of this  duct tape (http://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/standard-rolls/galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd/). It goes with the rollalator color quite nicely.

Super cool! 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 21, 2015, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 21, 2015, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 05:31:25 PM
My husband bought me a rollalator. It is burgundy with black handles, seat, and wheel. He personalized it with some of this  duct tape (http://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/standard-rolls/galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd/). It goes with the rollalator color quite nicely.

Super cool!
A few weeks ago, if you had told me I would be excited about a rollalator, I would have called you insane.  :)

Today I used it for a short trip to the video store. I am nowhere near ready to use it at work, but for short errands, it works well. If my knee starts hurting, the rollalator seat is pretty comfortable. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 21, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 21, 2015, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 05:31:25 PM
My husband bought me a rollalator. It is burgundy with black handles, seat, and wheel. He personalized it with some of this  duct tape (http://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/standard-rolls/galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd/). It goes with the rollalator color quite nicely.

Super cool!
A few weeks ago, if you had told me I would be excited about a rollalator, I would have called you insane.  :)

Today I used it for a short trip to the video store. I am nowhere near ready to use it at work, but for short errands, it works well. If my knee starts hurting, the rollalator seat is pretty comfortable.

Yep, takes a bit to get used to it (I still tend to hunch my shoulders while pushing it, tho I don't need to) but once I did I could have kicked myself about being so stubborn before.  At least I can get around again, don't have to avoid walking more than 10 feet at a time!  Mine has a basket under the seat as well, can't carry much in it but it'll fit my purse, camera and a few books which -- let's face it -- is pretty much all I need.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 21, 2015, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 21, 2015, 10:15:48 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 21, 2015, 08:25:28 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 05:31:25 PM
My husband bought me a rollalator. It is burgundy with black handles, seat, and wheel. He personalized it with some of this  duct tape (http://www.duckbrand.com/products/duck-tape/prints/standard-rolls/galaxy-188-in-x-10-yd/). It goes with the rollalator color quite nicely.

Super cool!
A few weeks ago, if you had told me I would be excited about a rollalator, I would have called you insane.  :)

Today I used it for a short trip to the video store. I am nowhere near ready to use it at work, but for short errands, it works well. If my knee starts hurting, the rollalator seat is pretty comfortable.

Yep, takes a bit to get used to it (I still tend to hunch my shoulders while pushing it, tho I don't need to) but once I did I could have kicked myself about being so stubborn before.  At least I can get around again, don't have to avoid walking more than 10 feet at a time!  Mine has a basket under the seat as well, can't carry much in it but it'll fit my purse, camera and a few books which -- let's face it -- is pretty much all I need.
Mine has a basket under the seat as well. I am not sure I will be able to use it at work, however.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 02:26:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 20, 2015, 10:30:58 AM
:jumps: Friday is a reason to be cheerful! I'm cheerful, and because I'm so cheerful I'll even listen to this this song, which is just lyrically brilliant, to celebrate the second best day of the week. Maybe more than once. Yeah.  :eyeroll:

[youtube width=600]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0[/youtube]

:snicker:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 23, 2015, 06:36:29 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 10:53:09 PM
Mine has a basket under the seat as well. I am not sure I will be able to use it at work, however.

There are places I still don't take mine, for one reason or other.  The biggest problem, I've found, is not being sure it'll fit every place I need to go.  Very awkward finding my roller is wider than the aisles.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 09:37:54 PM
That was funny, Mags. :P

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 09:37:54 PM
That was funny, Mags. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/snicker.gif)

That's for you, xSilverPhinx. Thanks for ruining my Thursday, the day before Friday.  >:( You also ruined my Saturday, the day after Friday, and you ruined my Sunday, the day before Monday.
I had never heard that "song" before.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 09:37:54 PM
That was funny, Mags. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/snicker.gif)

That's for you, xSilverPhinx. Thanks for ruining my Thursday, the day before Friday.  >:( You also ruined my Saturday, the day after Friday, and you ruined my Sunday, the day before Monday.
I had never heard that "song" before.  :P

Oh Mags, you have to appreciate the real dilemmas that girl goes through. When a car pulls up with her friends sitting in both the front and back seats she has to ask herself: which seat does she take? Also, the wisdom contained in knowing that Sunday comes after Saturday, which follows Friday. Kudos to her. :smilenod:

Now, if she were a creative problem solver she would probably ride in the boot, and when she's advanced past knowing the progression of days of the week she'll give us a little insight into which month comes before what. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 02:45:14 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 23, 2015, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 09:37:54 PM
That was funny, Mags. :P
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/snicker.gif)

That's for you, xSilverPhinx. Thanks for ruining my Thursday, the day before Friday.  >:( You also ruined my Saturday, the day after Friday, and you ruined my Sunday, the day before Monday.
I had never heard that "song" before.  :P

Oh Mags, you have to appreciate the real dilemmas that girl goes through. When a car pulls up with her friends sitting in both the front and back seats she has to ask herself: which seat does she take? Also, the wisdom contained in knowing that Sunday comes after Saturday, which follows Friday. Kudos to her. :smilenod:
I think you're right.  :thoughtful:
On top of the dilemma: Which seat does she take?
Every morning she has to:
Wake up at 7:00 AM.
Gotta be fresh.
Gotta go downstairs.
Gotta have her bowl.
Gotta have cereal.
It's so hectic! No wonder she want to party, and she so excited that it's finally Friday!--The day between Thursday and Saturday.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 23, 2015, 11:26:59 PM
Now, if she were a creative problem solver she would probably ride in the boot, and when she's advanced past knowing the progression of days of the week she'll give us a little insight into which month comes before what.
I don't know what the expression ride in the boot means.  :(   But if you're saying that a creative problem solver would probably ride in the boot, then...OK.  Also, knowing which month comes before the other is not that easy, you're talking advanced preschool stuff here.  :chin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 24, 2015, 05:27:18 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 23, 2015, 06:36:29 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 21, 2015, 10:53:09 PM
Mine has a basket under the seat as well. I am not sure I will be able to use it at work, however.

There are places I still don't take mine, for one reason or other.  The biggest problem, I've found, is not being sure it'll fit every place I need to go.  Very awkward finding my roller is wider than the aisles.
I've wondered about that myself. I used the rollalator when we went out to eat Sunday night. There was no question that it would have been very difficult for me to get to the back of the restaurant with it. Fortunately, they had some tables open near the front.

I'm still using the wheelchair at work. Most of the pharmacy floor is pretty open, but in the various filling areas, the space between the shelves is just barely wide enough for the wheelchair. I don't go down those aisles for fear of getting hung up. I work at a mail-order pharmacy, so drugs are filled in several different areas - very common pills are filled in one area; creams, small boxed items, and such in another; large boxed items in another; and so forth. Each area has it's own set of shelving and aisles. If I need something from an area, unless it is on the end of an aisle, I ask someone to get it for me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2015, 07:30:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 02:45:14 AM
I think you're right.  :thoughtful:
On top of the dilemma: Which seat does she take?
Every morning she has to:
Wake up at 7:00 AM.
Gotta be fresh.
Gotta go downstairs.
Gotta have her bowl.
Gotta have cereal.
It's so hectic! No wonder she want to party, and she so excited that it's finally Friday!--The day between Thursday and Saturday.

So very hectic.

QuoteI don't know what the expression ride in the boot means.  :(

Sorry Mags, when I learnt parts of a car in English they told us that the trunk was called 'boot', so that stuck.  :notsure: I was thinking that if she would think a little outside the box she could do plenty of thinking inside the trunk, maybe coming up with better lyrics.



QuoteAlso, knowing which month comes before the other is not that easy, you're talking advanced preschool stuff here.  :chin:

:mb lol:

Shamefully I think the tune (without the lyrics) is catchy though.  :daddance:

:couchhide:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 24, 2015, 09:01:54 PM
And the Brits think that the hood of the car is called the bonnet. When starting old time cars we used to use an auxiliary device called the choke . The Brits use the "strangler". They talk funny Mags.

Some of us talk funny too. Certain rural citizens believe that the correct identifying noun for the automobile trunk is: "cooter shell".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 09:18:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2015, 07:30:52 PM

Shamefully I think the tune (without the lyrics) is catchy though.  :daddance:

:couchhide:
:nu-uh:

This one is catchier:
Let it go...let it go...
Can't hold it back anymore...
Let it go...let it go..
Turn away and slam the door...

:smilenod:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/secrets1.jpg) Let's put these two girls inside a "cooter shell" and let them battle it out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2015, 10:50:02 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 09:18:12 PM
:nu-uh:

It's a sickness.

QuoteThis one is catchier:
Let it go...let it go...
Can't hold it back anymore...
Let it go...let it go..
Turn away and slam the door...

:smilenod:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/secrets1.jpg) Let's put these two girls inside a "cooter shell" and let them battle it out.

I agree! Then they could come up with lyrics such as:

It's December
De-cem-ber
Let it snow
Let it snow
January comes next, didya know?
It's December
Do you remember?
Before it was the month November?
It's December
Temperatures so low...
Let it SNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2015, 10:55:27 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 24, 2015, 09:01:54 PMcooter shell

I never heard that one before. I like it.  ;D

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 11:06:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2015, 10:50:02 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 24, 2015, 09:18:12 PM
:nu-uh:

It's a sickness.

QuoteThis one is catchier:
Let it go...let it go...
Can't hold it back anymore...
Let it go...let it go..
Turn away and slam the door...

:smilenod:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/Smileys/default/secrets1.jpg) Let's put these two girls inside a "cooter shell" and let them battle it out.

I agree! Then they could come up with lyrics such as:

It's December
De-cem-ber
Let it snow
Let it snow
January comes next, didya know?
It's December
Do you remember?
Before it was the month November?
It's December
Temperatures so low...
Let it SNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW


:rofl:
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2015, 08:25:55 PM
My weekend officially starts now.   :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
I wish it were a week ago.
Time flies.
:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2015, 10:08:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
I wish it were a week ago.
Time flies.
:(

:therethere: Time flies but history can repeat itself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 28, 2015, 10:31:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
I wish it were a week ago.
Time flies.
:(

No kidding. Felt like one moment I was sitting in my living room waiting to Lea for Chicago and the next I'm back and unpacking
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 28, 2015, 10:46:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 28, 2015, 09:24:36 PM
I wish it were a week ago.
Time flies.
:(
Lots of this. Miss most of you.  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 03, 2015, 05:18:30 PM
As most of you know, I've been having to use a wheelchair at work due to my injured knee. A couple of times last night, the night shift pharmacy supervisor asked if I could use a push back to my department after breaks. It's a huge building, so I said yes. She took the handles, turned me in a circle, then pushed me through the building making "vrooom, vrooom" noises. It was an unexpected bit of silliness from someone quite a bit higher up the food chain.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 03, 2015, 07:14:54 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 03, 2015, 05:18:30 PM
As most of you know, I've been having to use a wheelchair at work due to my injured knee. A couple of times last night, the night shift pharmacy supervisor asked if I could use a push back to my department after breaks. It's a huge building, so I said yes. She took the handles, turned me in a circle, then pushed me through the building making "vrooom, vrooom" noises. It was an unexpected bit of silliness from someone quite a bit higher up the food chain.
Still human  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 03, 2015, 07:36:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 03, 2015, 07:14:54 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 03, 2015, 05:18:30 PM
As most of you know, I've been having to use a wheelchair at work due to my injured knee. A couple of times last night, the night shift pharmacy supervisor asked if I could use a push back to my department after breaks. It's a huge building, so I said yes. She took the handles, turned me in a circle, then pushed me through the building making "vrooom, vrooom" noises. It was an unexpected bit of silliness from someone quite a bit higher up the food chain.
Still human  :)
True, but those of us near the bottom of the hierarchy very rarely get to see that silly side. There is usually an attitude of wanting to keep a professional distance and demeanor while being seen as friendly and approachable. Being that silly usually doesn't happen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2015, 04:52:51 PM
You know what day it is!  :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:44:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2015, 04:52:51 PM
You know what day it is!  :jumps:
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:la la la la:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2015, 08:00:21 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 04, 2015, 06:44:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 04, 2015, 04:52:51 PM
You know what day it is!  :jumps:
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:la la la la:

:mb lol:

:P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 05, 2015, 06:10:23 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 03, 2015, 07:36:26 PM
True, but those of us near the bottom of the hierarchy very rarely get to see that silly side. There is usually an attitude of wanting to keep a professional distance and demeanor while being seen as friendly and approachable. Being that silly usually doesn't happen.

Makes it even more enjoyable when it does.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 06, 2015, 01:06:39 AM
For the first time in about 15 years we have a real tree at our house. Tonight the family and I are decorating, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is playing, and the house is nice and toasty warm.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 08, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???

Very excellent. That means I don't have to look for a car right away and I save about 6 thousand dollars.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2015, 09:11:36 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???

Very excellent. That means I don't have to look for a car right away and I save about 6 thousand dollars.

Super news!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 09, 2015, 02:38:16 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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Sweet!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 09, 2015, 01:36:46 PM
Good news, Buddy!  Amazing - the pen-pushers did something helpful. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???

Very excellent. That means I don't have to look for a car right away and I save about 6 thousand dollars.

Very good! Now you can use that money to come back over here.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 09, 2015, 06:27:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???

Very excellent. That means I don't have to look for a car right away and I save about 6 thousand dollars.

Very good! Now you can use that money to come back over here.  ;)

Well, if you guys are doing another meetup next year I can try to scrape a few pennies around.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 09, 2015, 10:36:57 PM
I hit a deer last night, which sucks. However, I'm cheerful that I was able to complete repairs for the princely sum of $35. Well, it'll be $35 once I return the $17 worth of bulbs it turned out I didn't need to buy. :)

You gotta love a picn-n-pull junkyard. For about thirty seconds worth of work I saved about $40. If I had purchased new it would have cost over $200, just for the headlamp assembly. Plus another $17 for the bulbs!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:09:59 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 09, 2015, 06:27:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 09, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 07:18:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 08, 2015, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 08, 2015, 06:34:34 PM
I repealed the housing cancellation form and they approved it!! I don't have to live in student housing next semester!!

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??? Excellent ???

Very excellent. That means I don't have to look for a car right away and I save about 6 thousand dollars.

Very good! Now you can use that money to come back over here.  ;)

Well, if you guys are doing another meetup next year I can try to scrape a few pennies around.  ;D

If/when you come over again I'm banning digital communication for all but one hour a day!!! We can actually talk with each other!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
Oh like you didn't use your computer too. Besides, I was the designated googler.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:20:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
Oh like you didn't use your computer too. Besides, I was the designated googler.
I know!!! I should have turned the Wi-fi off!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 10, 2015, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:20:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
Oh like you didn't use your computer too. Besides, I was the designated googler.
I know!!! I should have turned the Wi-fi off!!!
Are you kidding? Megan's mother would have had an anuerysm if we hadn't continually updated her on her daughters health, happiness and...... relative safety.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on December 10, 2015, 01:23:19 PM
Well I ought to be cheerful; thanks to no longer working, Christmas is all organised: cards sent; decorations up; food ordered; even spare beds made up, and I am cheerful really, but I think I actually enjoyed runing round like a demented chicken between working hours.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 10, 2015, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 10, 2015, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:20:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
Oh like you didn't use your computer too. Besides, I was the designated googler.
I know!!! I should have turned the Wi-fi off!!!
Are you kidding? Megan's mother would have had an anuerysm if we hadn't continually updated her on her daughters health, happiness and...... relative safety.  ;D

Haha she would have. Of course now she's threatening to come with me next time.

Edit- my mom saw this. She told me to tell you "Bite me."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 11, 2015, 01:29:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2015, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 10, 2015, 12:54:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 10, 2015, 12:20:31 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 10, 2015, 12:11:42 AM
Oh like you didn't use your computer too. Besides, I was the designated googler.
I know!!! I should have turned the Wi-fi off!!!
Are you kidding? Megan's mother would have had an anuerysm if we hadn't continually updated her on her daughters health, happiness and...... relative safety.  ;D

Haha she would have. Of course now she's threatening to come with me next time.

Edit- my mom saw this. She told me to tell you "Bite me."
Yeah, moms love me...  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 11, 2015, 01:44:47 AM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 11, 2015, 01:59:53 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on December 10, 2015, 01:23:19 PM
Well I ought to be cheerful; thanks to no longer working, Christmas is all organised: cards sent; decorations up; food ordered; even spare beds made up, and I am cheerful really, but I think I actually enjoyed runing round like a demented chicken between working hours.

I know how you feel.  I've got cards left to send out and that's all.  They go in the mail Monday and after that it's 10 days of twiddling my thumbs.  I would never have believed I'd miss being rushed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 11:18:43 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 11, 2015, 01:59:53 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on December 10, 2015, 01:23:19 PM
Well I ought to be cheerful; thanks to no longer working, Christmas is all organised: cards sent; decorations up; food ordered; even spare beds made up, and I am cheerful really, but I think I actually enjoyed runing round like a demented chicken between working hours.

I know how you feel.  I've got cards left to send out and that's all.  They go in the mail Monday and after that it's 10 days of twiddling my thumbs.  I would never have believed I'd miss being rushed.

I am cheerful though that tomorrow we will meet our daughter in town to see the Oxford and Regent Street lights and listen to some carols round the tree in Trafalgar Square and I expect some drinking and eating will be involved.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 12, 2015, 01:51:35 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 11:18:43 AM
I am cheerful though that tomorrow we will meet our daughter in town to see the Oxford and Regent Street lights and listen to some carols round the tree in Trafalgar Square and I expect some drinking and eating will be involved.

Sounds wonderful.  Has it been very cold in England this month?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 12, 2015, 07:27:27 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 12, 2015, 01:51:35 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 11:18:43 AM
I am cheerful though that tomorrow we will meet our daughter in town to see the Oxford and Regent Street lights and listen to some carols round the tree in Trafalgar Square and I expect some drinking and eating will be involved.

Sounds wonderful.  Has it been very cold in England this month?
Not really. Wet and windy but not cold.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on December 12, 2015, 09:39:28 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 12, 2015, 07:27:27 AM
Not really. Wet and windy but not cold.

Storm after storm after storm. The temperature has dropped this morning though and is said there may be very heavy snow oop north this weekend, doesn't feel cold enough for that yet though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2015, 11:36:37 AM
We had a classic El Nino roar thru here a few days back -- snow and ice in the mountains, rain and hail in the valleys and high winds and surf on the coast.  Weirdly enough, friends in New York tell me their weather has been clear and warm.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2015, 01:26:33 PM
Meanwhile - in the southern hemiphere - I am melting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 13, 2015, 07:52:20 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 13, 2015, 11:36:37 AM
We had a classic El Nino roar thru here a few days back -- snow and ice in the mountains, rain and hail in the valleys and high winds and surf on the coast.  Weirdly enough, friends in New York tell me their weather has been clear and warm.

Heard the same from my parents. And in Boston it's in the 50s. I went running just now in a short-sleeve shirt.
Of course, last winter was mild and snow-free until the end of January.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 13, 2015, 09:35:21 PM
Claire is feeling much better now. :) Might even get out of the hospital soon!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 13, 2015, 10:15:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 13, 2015, 09:35:21 PM
Claire is feeling much better now. :) Might even get out of the hospital soon!

That's wonderful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2015, 11:38:38 PM
Got a few degrees below freezing and a foot of snow on the ground. Pretty cheery, actually.  :D



Good news on Claire as well. Awesome!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 14, 2015, 12:17:27 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 13, 2015, 09:35:21 PM
Claire is feeling much better now. :) Might even get out of the hospital soon!

Good!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on December 14, 2015, 01:25:06 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 12, 2015, 01:51:35 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on December 11, 2015, 11:18:43 AM
I am cheerful though that tomorrow we will meet our daughter in town to see the Oxford and Regent Street lights and listen to some carols round the tree in Trafalgar Square and I expect some drinking and eating will be involved.

Sounds wonderful.  Has it been very cold in England this month?

The day was changed to Saturday and we had a lovely time, without being rained on. We had a meal in The Crypt of St Martin in the Field after watching a flashmob of hundreds of Father Christmases in Trafalgar Square; I don't know why they were there; probably for charity. It really is mild down here, but the flooding in Cumbria has been really bad and will take years to repair.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 14, 2015, 09:28:07 AM
E-M, I trust you used the toilet in St Martins, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy: She crept into the crypt, crapped and crept out again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 15, 2015, 11:51:30 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)

Great!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2015, 08:26:15 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Good news.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 16, 2015, 01:33:19 PM
Hooray, Claire! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 16, 2015, 02:46:34 PM
It's good to know you're home now, Claire.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 16, 2015, 10:23:35 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Awesome news!



I am just back from opening night of Star Wars VII. Not going to drop any spoilers other then to say it is pretty epic.
I loved it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 16, 2015, 11:20:40 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 16, 2015, 10:23:35 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Awesome news!



I am just back from opening night of Star Wars VII. Not going to drop any spoilers other then to say it is pretty epic.
I loved it!

Damn Norwegians getting movies before us.   :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 17, 2015, 11:41:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2015, 11:20:40 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 16, 2015, 10:23:35 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Awesome news!



I am just back from opening night of Star Wars VII. Not going to drop any spoilers other then to say it is pretty epic.
I loved it!

Damn Norwegians getting movies before us.   :P
Hey, you get Mythbusters episodes months before we do. This is payback!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2015, 12:50:32 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 17, 2015, 11:41:41 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 16, 2015, 11:20:40 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 16, 2015, 10:23:35 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on December 15, 2015, 10:36:47 PM
I'm back home :)
Awesome news!



I am just back from opening night of Star Wars VII. Not going to drop any spoilers other then to say it is pretty epic.
I loved it!

Damn Norwegians getting movies before us.   :P
Hey, you get Mythbusters episodes months before we do. This is payback!  ;D
Not for much longer they won't!
Not unless Adam get a new walrus partner.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 17, 2015, 01:26:39 PM
Woah I'm out of the loop. Why would Adam need a new partner?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on December 17, 2015, 02:13:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 17, 2015, 01:26:39 PM
Woah I'm out of the loop. Why would Adam need a new partner?

The show's ending after this season, but that's all I'd heard. Tank, you're saying Jamie's the one who decided to quit? The problem is that I believe it's also his production company.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 17, 2015, 02:33:18 PM
Quote from: Firebird on December 17, 2015, 02:13:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 17, 2015, 01:26:39 PM
Woah I'm out of the loop. Why would Adam need a new partner?

The show's ending after this season, but that's all I'd heard. Tank, you're saying Jamie's the one who decided to quit? The problem is that I believe it's also his production company.
No, M5 is James Hyneman's workshop. The show itself is produced by Beyond Television for Discovery. Adam Savage works for Hyneman at M5, but there is nothing stopping him from going off with Beyond to make more stuff as long as he either quits or gets leave from M5.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 17, 2015, 06:03:29 PM
Quote from: Firebird on December 17, 2015, 02:13:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 17, 2015, 01:26:39 PM
Woah I'm out of the loop. Why would Adam need a new partner?

The show's ending after this season, but that's all I'd heard. Tank, you're saying Jamie's the one who decided to quit? The problem is that I believe it's also his production company.
I heard that Jamie wanted to retire.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on December 17, 2015, 09:16:03 PM
Quote from: OldGit on December 14, 2015, 09:28:07 AM
E-M, I trust you used the toilet in St Martins, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy: She crept into the crypt, crapped and crept out again.

Of course :grin: :grin: that's actually why we went there in the first place, and only then did we see how good the food was. So I'll have to amend the ancient prophecy:

She crept into the crypt, crapped, ate and crept out again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on December 24, 2015, 01:39:22 PM
I got Christmas night off this year (for my birthday which is day after), so I get tonight and tomorrow night off! An extra weekend! I come back Saturday night and then I'm off for two nights again. :D

I'm a little ecstatic here for the extra time off... Especially being off the entirety of Christmas for the first time in years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on December 24, 2015, 07:55:48 PM
Hooray for you, Radiant!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Seriously excellent Christmas present from my son. A copy of McLaren The Art of Racing signed by Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne, Edoardo Mortara and Oliver Turvey!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2015, 11:06:04 AM
That's an awesome gift, Tank!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2015, 11:39:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2015, 11:06:04 AM
That's an awesome gift, Tank!  8)
You're not joking. He kept it in the simulator room and got each of the drivers to sign it as they came in. The book alone would have been great!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 26, 2015, 04:37:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Seriously excellent Christmas present from my son. A copy of McLaren The Art of Racing signed by Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne, Edoardo Mortara and Oliver Turvey!
That is a most excellent gift. What a wonderful son you have.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2015, 07:35:08 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 26, 2015, 04:37:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Seriously excellent Christmas present from my son. A copy of McLaren The Art of Racing signed by Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne, Edoardo Mortara and Oliver Turvey!
That is a most excellent gift. What a wonderful son you have.
Than you. I'm lucky I have 3 great kids. An a wonderful, and very tolerant wife! 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2015, 07:36:51 AM
Sword fighting with my 2 1/2 year old grandson.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on December 27, 2015, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 27, 2015, 07:35:08 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 26, 2015, 04:37:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
Seriously excellent Christmas present from my son. A copy of McLaren The Art of Racing signed by Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne, Edoardo Mortara and Oliver Turvey!
That is a most excellent gift. What a wonderful son you have.
Than you. I'm lucky I have 3 great kids. An a wonderful, and very tolerant wife!

Actually just last night I was reflecting on the lift 'home' I got at 5am by Mrs Tank. A rare gem that one!  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2015, 10:50:43 AM
I leave this cesspool of Christian fundamentalism and fly home tonight!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on December 28, 2015, 08:07:25 PM
It finally feels a little more like winter. We got a little snow... Not much, but at least it looks and feels a little more wintry than before.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 28, 2015, 08:13:47 PM
Quote from: Radiant on December 28, 2015, 08:07:25 PM
It finally feels a little more like winter. We got a little snow... Not much, but at least it looks and feels a little more wintry than before.

There's been a lot of weird weather from what I've heard. Indiana has skipped snow and gone straight to ice storms.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on December 28, 2015, 11:18:11 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on December 28, 2015, 08:13:47 PM
Quote from: Radiant on December 28, 2015, 08:07:25 PM
It finally feels a little more like winter. We got a little snow... Not much, but at least it looks and feels a little more wintry than before.

There's been a lot of weird weather from what I've heard. Indiana has skipped snow and gone straight to ice storms.

There were tornado warnings to the South of where I live Saturday. Pretty sure they got snow today.

I would hesitate to say that's as crazy as it gets where I live, though. I've literally went to bed to 82 degrees and woke up to snow on the ground the next morning.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: philosoraptor on January 04, 2016, 10:00:39 PM
I just got notification that the bank that holds my private student loans has decided to forgive them, all $36,208.15. They've decided it's not worth trying to squeeze blood from an onion any more. Basically, my undergraduate degree is paid off. I still owe substantial federal loans, but they're much more manageable than the private loan sharks. I can't believe the threatening letters and phone calls are finally going to come to an end.  I'm still in shock, to be honest.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2016, 10:03:19 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on January 04, 2016, 10:00:39 PM
I just got notification that the bank that holds my private student loans has decided to forgive them, all $36,208.15. They've decided it's not worth trying to squeeze blood from an onion any more. Basically, my undergraduate degree is paid off. I still owe substantial federal loans, but they're much more manageable than the private loan sharks. I can't believe the threatening letters and phone calls are finally going to come to an end.  I'm still in shock, to be honest.
Wonderful news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 04, 2016, 10:47:47 PM
Quote from: philosoraptor on January 04, 2016, 10:00:39 PM
I just got notification that the bank that holds my private student loans has decided to forgive them, all $36,208.15. They've decided it's not worth trying to squeeze blood from an onion any more. Basically, my undergraduate degree is paid off. I still owe substantial federal loans, but they're much more manageable than the private loan sharks. I can't believe the threatening letters and phone calls are finally going to come to an end.  I'm still in shock, to be honest.
Well someone's year is off to a good start....  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 10, 2016, 01:39:48 AM
^^
That's is wonderful news philosoraptor!


Our niece and nephew along with their parents were staying with us all this week, they live in Honduras. And the two kids said I was the Coolest and Best Uncle in all of the United States (I'm # 2 in Honduras)

Coolest and Best Uncle!

In all of the US.

They gave me a certificate that say's this which is beautifully colored in pink, yellow and red crayon. (I took a picture, but it's hard to read because they wrote part if it in yellow)

That's pretty awesome...

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:51:38 AM
I won £25 and 8 free tickets on lottery last night  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 06:41:29 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 10, 2016, 05:51:38 AM
I won £25 and 8 free tickets on lottery last night  :D
And I won 390NOK in the national lottery. And promptly had to spend thrice that on a new car battery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 10, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
Car acting up already..?  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on January 10, 2016, 05:19:32 PM
A bit of an update. Wednesday I saw the orthopedist. He is pleased with my progress, even though it has been slow. I no longer have to use the wheelchair at work. I use the rollalator. My first day to use it at work was Thursday. Of course, I overdid it and am still feeling the effects. Next week at work I am determined to be more mindful of my limits.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 06:24:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 10, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
Car acting up already..?  :o
-28c temperature killed the battery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 10, 2016, 07:51:50 PM
Minus whatwhere now?!  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on January 10, 2016, 09:52:50 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2016, 06:24:27 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 10, 2016, 07:25:06 AM
Car acting up already..?  :o
-28c temperature killed the battery.

No trickle charger? Bad ninja...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 11, 2016, 12:52:55 AM
Quote from: Velma on January 10, 2016, 05:19:32 PM
A bit of an update. Wednesday I saw the orthopedist. He is pleased with my progress, even though it has been slow. I no longer have to use the wheelchair at work. I use the rollalator. My first day to use it at work was Thursday. Of course, I overdid it and am still feeling the effects. Next week at work I am determined to be more mindful of my limits.

Still, great news!  There's always some adjustment in breaking in gizmos to new places.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on January 11, 2016, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 11, 2016, 12:52:55 AM
Quote from: Velma on January 10, 2016, 05:19:32 PM
A bit of an update. Wednesday I saw the orthopedist. He is pleased with my progress, even though it has been slow. I no longer have to use the wheelchair at work. I use the rollalator. My first day to use it at work was Thursday. Of course, I overdid it and am still feeling the effects. Next week at work I am determined to be more mindful of my limits.

Still, great news!  There's always some adjustment in breaking in gizmos to new places.
Yes, there is. One good thing about the rollalator is that it fits through all of the access gates you have to go through to get into the building proper. The handicapped-accessible one is in the middle, so gets used most often - and is the one most often out-of-service because of that. Several times I had to call one of the security people away from the desk to move the cones and manually open the gate for me so I could get out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on January 12, 2016, 07:16:43 PM
At last the lawyers have finished all their arcane rituals and we've been told the final bit of paper for our house-move has been signed.  Now we all have to agree on a date, but we ought to be able to go within two weeks.  At last!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 12, 2016, 07:20:04 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 12, 2016, 07:16:43 PM
At last the lawyers have finished all their arcane rituals and we've been told the final bit of paper for our house-move has been signed.  Now we all have to agree on a date, but we ought to be able to go within two weeks.  At last!
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Insoluble on January 13, 2016, 01:03:24 PM
Rupert and Jerry.
Who'd of thought?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 13, 2016, 06:15:20 PM
Quote from: Insoluble on January 13, 2016, 01:03:24 PM
Rupert and Jerry.
Who'd of thought?

I thought he was already married.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 13, 2016, 07:05:13 PM
Rupert is 84 and Jerry is 59.  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
Who and who?  :reading:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2016, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
Who and who?  :reading:

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2016, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 13, 2016, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
Who and who?  :reading:

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall

Oh ok.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on January 14, 2016, 11:07:25 AM
BUSINESS NEWS:

Shares in Viagra have risen by 63% on the news of the forthcoming marraige of Rupert Muckdog to some old cougar.  Mr Muckdog is 104.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Insoluble on January 14, 2016, 12:21:21 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 14, 2016, 11:07:25 AM
BUSINESS NEWS:

Shares in Viagra have risen by 63% on the news of the forthcoming marraige of Rupert Muckdog to some old cougar.  Mr Muckdog is 104.

There is the definition for cougar, it has to do with older preferring younger.
I simply won't put up with you corrupting another word, making it useless.
The porn industry and hence the internet and the world economy rely on it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2016, 01:51:57 PM
If there is one good thing about the area I live in its that the fuel prices are generally lower than surrounding areas. Gas was $1.80 a gallon this morning and I was able to fill up the Jeep for less than 20 dollars.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on January 14, 2016, 02:49:17 PM
I got a new machine from work. This box is a laptop, but more powerful than the desktop I was using. Just finished setting it up and transferring stuff over. I won't have to work from home any more than I was before (almost never), but now when I go to meetings I can get some more work done.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean Prime on January 14, 2016, 06:05:41 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 13, 2016, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 13, 2016, 08:11:57 PM
Who and who?  :reading:

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall

Who and who?  :reading:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 14, 2016, 11:47:47 PM
What could the stunning youthful-looking  Jerry H see in the old, looks-his-age, grizzled billonaire Rupert M?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 15, 2016, 12:12:06 AM
Essie, I think that you may have answered your own question with the use of the word; Billionaire. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 15, 2016, 07:46:44 AM
 :o

Are you suggesting that someone is screwing someone else for the billions? Hookers, they are cheaper than that and generally do not require a commitment.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 15, 2016, 08:16:04 AM
For the win.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-1.motorsport.com%2Fstatic%2Fimg%2Fmgl%2F600000%2F670000%2F672000%2F672900%2F672961%2Fs8%2Ff1-monaco-gp-2008-bernie-ecclestone-and-slavica-ecclestone-wife-to-bernie-ecclestone-amber.jpg&hash=810067310622fb22e368a5d30d582bd78010ffa6)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Insoluble on January 15, 2016, 12:03:59 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 14, 2016, 11:47:47 PM
What could the stunning youthful-looking  Jerry H see in the old, looks-his-age, grizzled billonaire Rupert M?

And clever, I've heard her interviewed on a radio arts program, she's with it.
I don't know her financial position, I'd expect she'd have at least 20 mil, maybe a lot more.
Perhaps she's skint, or just enjoys the mega rich lifestyle.
You may be you're underestimating Rupert's raw appeal though, he is an Oztralian after all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 17, 2016, 01:08:27 PM


Are you an Ozzie with raw appeal?

I am cheerful because my lovely daughter arranged (for our Christmas and birthday presents), to take us for a meal to the Sky Garden overlooking Tower Bridge and then a night at the Tower Hotel. It is right next to Tower Bridge, and just about the ugliest building in London, but lovely inside. They do some great deals in January. On Saturday she took us to see a new play; a comedy called 'Hangmen' about the time in the sixties when hanging was abolished and all the issues connected with it. Thought-provoking, especially as there is still some support for it here.  Another meal and then home. All so unexpected.
:cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 18, 2016, 05:13:40 PM
Although I was under the weather this weekend fighting a cold and cough, I managed to have a decent time in-spite of my ill-health.

Friday afternoon I was out in the woods on my bike and saw a fox, up close...which was very cool.

Saturday I hung out with my son and his girlfriend as they had asked me to assist them in preparing a side dish they could take with them to a dinner party they were invited to which means they basically watched me prepare said side dish, however. We had fun partially because I had created a new Pandora station with the song "Ram, Goat , Liver" 
This after picking the song up from this thread here (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=12335.75) thanks to Recusant inquisitive nature and Joe's one good-eye.

So we were singing and dancing to the station, having a good time, and we were able to sing along with "Ram, Goat, Liver" because Recusant had posted the lyrics; so then we came up with our own words to the song based on the dish we were preparing which was "Brussel Sprouts, Cinnamon, Butternut Squash".

I'm not saying it was any good, but if you listen to the song you can switch out these words for the other quite easily. It's quite catchy.

Sunday my son and I went to an early viewing of "The Revenant" which we both liked quite a bit, and then afterwards we went out to lunch.
The pub we went to has a ping-pong table, and although my son beat me 3 games to 2 in ping-pong, I more than made up for it by completely owing him in darts...simply destroyed him in both Cricket and 301.

Now I'm at work, but it's an easy day since GM is shut down for MLK day (Canadian plants are open, so there is some activity, but it's a good day for a Monday)

Sure it's -8C outside right now, but the sun is shining, there's no wind and practically zero traffic on the way in.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on January 18, 2016, 07:15:09 PM
Sounds like a lovely weekend.  Is the Revenant  worth seeing?  I've heard good things about it but fear it maybe quite gruesome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 18, 2016, 07:37:48 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on January 18, 2016, 07:15:09 PM
Sounds like a lovely weekend.  Is the Revenant  worth seeing?  I've heard good things about it but fear it maybe quite gruesome.

It was, despite the fact that I was sick...thanks. I just deposited my critique of The Revenant in the Media thread so won't bore everyone again by repeating myself, but yes definitely worth seeing on the large screen as I found it quite beautiful....however, it is gruesome, I guess it depends on how much gore you can handle, but it didn't seem over the top or gratuitous to me.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Insoluble on January 19, 2016, 09:10:52 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 17, 2016, 01:08:27 PM
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Are you an Ozzie with raw appeal?

Yes of course, well kinda sort of.
Half baked, often get called that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 26, 2016, 05:22:47 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:
Awwwww! A baby!  :love: :cheerful dance 2: :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 26, 2016, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:
You lucky bastards!  8)

Have fun down under.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 26, 2016, 02:09:12 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:

Congratulations on the new granddaughter, how fun and exciting, plus you get to stay there for two months visiting, that's special as well...sorry to hear about the 28 to 40 deg C weather though, sounds horrible. ::)

Seems everyone is having babies right now. A lady from our office just had her fourth granddaughter (No grandsons for her!), plus I'm aware of three other recent or upcoming "arrivals".

Must be the time of year.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on January 27, 2016, 09:54:39 AM
The Asmo has this... Whatsitcalled... Ebola-thing where His Divine Eyebrows feel like sandpaper.

Good news for Luxembourg. They probably very cheery now.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on January 27, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
At last, after several months of lawyers piddling about, we have exchanged contracts on our new home.  We move on Wednesday.

I'm aware that I haven't been joining in much lately; there's been a lot of stress and fuss.  After the move I hope I'll have time and leisure to start annoying you all with my silly posts.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2016, 12:36:23 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 27, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
At last, after several months of lawyers piddling about, we have exchanged contracts on our new home.  We move on Wednesday.

I'm aware that I haven't been joining in much lately; there's been a lot of stress and fuss.  After the move I hope I'll have time and leisure to start annoying you all with my silly posts.
Get moved!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2016, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 27, 2016, 12:36:23 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 27, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
At last, after several months of lawyers piddling about, we have exchanged contracts on our new home.  We move on Wednesday.

I'm aware that I haven't been joining in much lately; there's been a lot of stress and fuss.  After the move I hope I'll have time and leisure to start annoying you all with my silly posts.
Get moved!

Yes, stop with the procrastination OldGit and Git moved! :geezer!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 27, 2016, 09:57:41 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 27, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
At last, after several months of lawyers piddling about, we have exchanged contracts on our new home.  We move on Wednesday.

I'm aware that I haven't been joining in much lately; there's been a lot of stress and fuss.  After the move I hope I'll have time and leisure to start annoying you all with my silly posts.
:frolic: :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 27, 2016, 11:04:07 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on January 27, 2016, 09:54:39 AM
The Asmo has this... Whatsitcalled... Ebola-thing where His Divine Eyebrows feel like sandpaper.

Good news for Luxembourg. They probably very cheery now.  >:(

That's not cheery at all!  And Luxembourg probably feels ignored.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 27, 2016, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:

Pictures!  We want pictures!  And congratulations to son and daughter-in-law.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 27, 2016, 11:08:22 PM
Quote from: OldGit on January 27, 2016, 11:57:38 AM
At last, after several months of lawyers piddling about, we have exchanged contracts on our new home.  We move on Wednesday.

I'm aware that I haven't been joining in much lately; there's been a lot of stress and fuss.  After the move I hope I'll have time and leisure to start annoying you all with my silly posts.

I know I keep asking for these but . . . your next silly post must have a pic of the new house in it.  Not that I doubt its existence, I just want to see it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on January 29, 2016, 09:48:14 PM
Good news regarding treatment of my knee. According to my rheumatologist, my orthopedist and the doctor who has been reading my x-rays are two of the best in their fields in Missouri. Doesn't make my knee heal any faster, however, I can be fairly certain that I will be getting good medical treatment and advice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 29, 2016, 10:07:19 PM
Quote from: Velma on January 29, 2016, 09:48:14 PM
Good news regarding treatment of my knee. According to my rheumatologist, my orthopedist and the doctor who has been reading my x-rays are two of the best in their fields in Missouri. Doesn't make my knee heal any faster, however, I can be fairly certain that I will be getting good medical treatment and advice.

They can't be that good if they're in fields!

:rimshot:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 29, 2016, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: Velma on January 29, 2016, 09:48:14 PM
Good news regarding treatment of my knee. According to my rheumatologist, my orthopedist and the doctor who has been reading my x-rays are two of the best in their fields in Missouri. Doesn't make my knee heal any faster, however, I can be fairly certain that I will be getting good medical treatment and advice.

Excellent!  That does something to boost the morale.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 30, 2016, 01:48:01 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 27, 2016, 11:06:34 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:

Pictures!  We want pictures!  And congratulations to son and daughter-in-law.
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 26, 2016, 02:09:12 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:

Congratulations on the new granddaughter, how fun and exciting, plus you get to stay there for two months visiting, that's special as well...sorry to hear about the 28 to 40 deg C weather though, sounds horrible. ::)

Seems everyone is having babies right now. A lady from our office just had her fourth granddaughter (No grandsons for her!), plus I'm aware of three other recent or upcoming "arrivals".

Must be the time of year.
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on January 26, 2016, 02:09:12 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:

Congratulations on the new granddaughter, how fun and exciting, plus you get to stay there for two months visiting, that's special as well...sorry to hear about the 28 to 40 deg C weather though, sounds horrible. ::)

Seems everyone is having babies right now. A lady from our office just had her fourth granddaughter (No grandsons for her!), plus I'm aware of three other recent or upcoming "arrivals".

Must be the time of year.
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 26, 2016, 08:52:05 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 25, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
Gotta pack the laptop now. Just got back from meal in London with our daughter, and off to Oz, (Perth), tomorrow to see our son and granddaughter and daughter-in-law for 2 months, during which time our new granddaughter will be born. This will not be a holiday, but it will be great. Next time on HAF I will be in anything from about 28 to 40 deg C. :dance: :wave hi:
You lucky bastards!  8)

Have fun down under.

Not so smug now; thunder, some lightning and lots of rain here today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 02, 2016, 12:18:46 PM
My new phone has arrived.  My Samsung Mini has served me well, has been going strong for over 3-years now but is beginning to die on me.  So I'm now the proud owner of a Fairphone 2 :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 02, 2016, 02:50:30 PM
^^New phones are always nice^^, especially when your old one has a crack in it.


Today is my 25th wedding anniversary...and it's kinda hard to believe. So much time, two kids grown, one married, the other in college.

We got married in this building, which is the mayoral palace in Comayagua, Honduras. I took this picture the last time we visited.

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We were supposed to get married here, at the Cathedral de Comayagua, it's the oldest Cathedral in Central America (I actually think it is the oldest in the Americas, but not sure)
Built starting in 1634...

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Like I said we were planning to get married here, but the Catholic Priest who ran the place back then was a prick. (I was an atheist then, but as my wife's family is Catholic (Let's face it the whole country is practically) and mine is Catholic as well so I thought it would be a nice place to get married, and Socorro (Wife) really, really wanted us to be married there.

First the prickly priest said we had to wait 6 months, but the Gulf War was going on at the time (I was in the Army), my unit was already deployed to Iraq...so I wasn't sure how long I would stay in Honduras (I was on a TDY assignment with JTF-Bravo located at Soto Cano Honduras)
I told the priest I didn't have 6 months to wait, that we need to get this going as soon as possible, so he changed it to three months which was still too long, but he wouldn't budge and allow us to plan it any sooner.

I told him we would get married regardless, and instead of us having a civil ceremony with the mayor why not just let us do it in the church and make everyone happy.

But no, he still wouldn't budge, church has rules he said, and guidance matters which can't be overlook with something so important as a marriage between two people, especially a latin girl and a gringo...but then he said he could probably work something out, but it would cost me...fucking dude wanted a bribe.

So I told him to shove it. (Don't tell Socorro, she already thinks I'm going to hell, if she knew I told a priest to fuck off to his face she'd kill me, as she's still Catholic).

Cathedral is beautiful, I always visit it when I'm there...anyway from what I understand the prickly priest later quit the order after getting his mistress pregnant, or something like that.




Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 02, 2016, 05:16:06 PM
Happy Anniversary Bruno and Socorro :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2016, 06:24:55 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 02, 2016, 02:50:30 PM
Today is my 25th wedding anniversary...and it's kinda hard to believe. So much time, two kids grown, one married, the other in college.
...
Congratulations, my friend. I hope you celebrate it in a nice way because 25 years is a quarter of a century and that's a mighty long time! I'm very happy for you and your lovely wife, Socorro. This is all I could get you guys on such short notice. :daisies:

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 02, 2016, 02:50:30 PM
......
Like I said we were planning to get married here, but the Catholic Priest who ran the place back then was a prick.
......
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 02, 2016, 07:29:47 PM
Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 02, 2016, 11:06:10 PM
Heh, "rule$" heheheh. Here's to the next 25!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 02, 2016, 11:50:06 PM
Happy Anniversary, Bruno!  Anything special planned for tonight (that you care to share)?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 03, 2016, 02:00:02 AM
Cheers for Socorro for having remained all these years with a nasty old atheist. Cheers also for Bruno for being part of the deal in making it a lasting relationship. May you have many happy returns of the anniversary event.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2016, 11:47:33 AM
Congrats Essie Mae and happy anniversary Bruno!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 03, 2016, 01:43:25 PM
Thanks everyone for all of your very kind comments, it is much appreciated.

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2016, 11:50:06 PM
Happy Anniversary, Bruno!  Anything special planned for tonight (that you care to share)?

Thanks Books...As our anniversary fell on a Tuesday we ended up simply spending the afternoon together in the neighboring city of Ann Arbor. Although it was cold and a bit windy out we walked around for a bit, visited a few small shops and galleries, stopped for cappuccinos, and then had a late lunch/early dinner at a wonderful restaurant called Isalita's.
We started off with some horchata, and then enjoyed some wonderful tortilla soup, hot tapas (Such as cauliflower tacos) and finished it off with some traditional spicy, Mexican hot chocolate.

We plan on celebrating it in full the weekend of Valentines Day, when we'll both be off. Nothing special, probably just catch a movie or two, try out some new restaurants and simply hang out.

By the way, small disclaimer regarding my original posting and the priest in Comayagua...I met with this guy only twice, the first time with Socorro, the second time with a military acquaintance. The third time I had asked an American civilian friend who lived in the city to meet with the priest and try to talk him in to allowing us to plan the wedding sooner than three months, and he came back to me and informed me the priest would be willing to do so, but only if he received a cash donation which was above the regular donation which we had intended to make to the church.
I told my friend to tell Father Chapo to shove it, and fuck off...not sure if he relayed those exact words to the priest or not, but knowing him he probably did. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 06, 2016, 04:26:11 AM
Belated Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary Bruno.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on February 07, 2016, 04:50:52 AM
Happy belateder anniversary Bruno!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 07, 2016, 08:10:07 PM
Very belated Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary, Bruno.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 07, 2016, 11:07:07 PM
Happy belated from me as well!

I'm cheerful because we finally got snow. It wasn't good snow, but I got the sled out and we waded about 1.5 miles yesterday, which felt more like 5 for the effort in. It was a foot of powder and only a couple snowmobiles had been by. Today it was 40 and everything just compacted into slush. We slogged 3.7 miles anyway and it was very pretty.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 08, 2016, 01:06:57 PM
Thanks for all of the belated congrats everyone, it's apprectiated. :D

Good to hear you got some snow PC and were able to get out with your dogs, we've have zero snow fall around here. In fact I've only used a snow shovel twice this winter so far and that was for the same storm.

I'm heading north next week, and they've got about 16"-20" accumulated up there so I'm hoping to get in some snowshoeing and possibly some skiing if time permits.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 08, 2016, 09:28:29 PM
After a long and difficult campaign the Red Tape Brigade has finally capitulated and have approved my request for unemployment benefits.  8)

Finally the echo has receded from my wallet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2016, 12:41:06 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 08, 2016, 09:28:29 PM
After a long and difficult campaign the Red Tape Brigade has finally capitulated and have approved my request for unemployment benefits.  8)

Finally the echo has receded from my wallet.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 03:48:24 AM
I'm glad you're here, Budhorse4.  :-*

QuoteI think I'm going to get off the internet for a while and snuggle with my cats.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2016, 04:00:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 03:48:24 AM
I'm glad you're here, Budhorse4.  :-*

QuoteI think I'm going to get off the internet for a while and snuggle with my cats.

I'm glad you're here too Mags.

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Cats have been snuggled and all is right with the world.


And for a reason to be cheerful:
My mom and best friend turned 50 today. We spent the day shopping then the whole family went to a Mexican restaurant. She got to wear a sombrero so of course we had to take a selfie.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 04:05:39 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2016, 04:00:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 03:48:24 AM
I'm glad you're here, Budhorse4.  :-*

QuoteI think I'm going to get off the internet for a while and snuggle with my cats.

I'm glad you're here too Mags.

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Cats have been snuggled and all is right with the world.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 09, 2016, 04:12:29 AM
That kat looks just like my kat Cas and he does the exact same thing when he wants attention. Spooky
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2016, 04:37:09 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on February 09, 2016, 04:12:29 AM
That kat looks just like my kat Cas and he does the exact same thing when he wants attention. Spooky

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on February 10, 2016, 05:37:47 PM
Hi, everyone!  We're getting really settled in the new home and all the cardboard boxes have been emptied.   However we won't get our own phone line for another two weeks, so no internet either.  We drop into my daughter's now and then and use hers, but it's a pain.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 10, 2016, 10:50:15 PM
Quote from: OldGit on February 10, 2016, 05:37:47 PM
Hi, everyone!  We're getting really settled in the new home and all the cardboard boxes have been emptied.   However we won't get our own phone line for another two weeks, so no internet either.  We drop into my daughter's now and then and use hers, but it's a pain.
Hi, OldGit!  :computerwave:
After everything you had to go through to get there, it's good to know you're finally getting settled in your new home.  :) 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 01:53:50 AM
Quote from: OldGit on February 10, 2016, 05:37:47 PM
Hi, everyone!  We're getting really settled in the new home and all the cardboard boxes have been emptied.   However we won't get our own phone line for another two weeks, so no internet either.  We drop into my daughter's now and then and use hers, but it's a pain.
Pictures, or it didn't happen!   ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 11, 2016, 02:47:49 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 01:53:50 AM
Quote from: OldGit on February 10, 2016, 05:37:47 PM
Hi, everyone!  We're getting really settled in the new home and all the cardboard boxes have been emptied.   However we won't get our own phone line for another two weeks, so no internet either.  We drop into my daughter's now and then and use hers, but it's a pain.
Pictures, or it didn't happen!   ::)

Or better yet have us all over for Sunday Brunch so we can check out the new digs! If memory serves me correct I do believe Mrs Git is either a fabulous baker or cook.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 12:11:40 PM
Having finally gotten the funding sorted, I was able to buy tickets to the Sweden Rock festival this summer. Totally psyched!  8)
http://www.swedenrock.com/

Can't wait! Haven't been to a good rock concert since Ozzy Osbourne played Stavanger back in 2010.  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 11, 2016, 01:06:40 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 11, 2016, 02:47:49 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 01:53:50 AM
Quote from: OldGit on February 10, 2016, 05:37:47 PM
Hi, everyone!  We're getting really settled in the new home and all the cardboard boxes have been emptied.   However we won't get our own phone line for another two weeks, so no internet either.  We drop into my daughter's now and then and use hers, but it's a pain.
Pictures, or it didn't happen!   ::)

Or better yet have us all over for Sunday Brunch so we can check out the new digs! If memory serves me correct I do believe Mrs Git is either a fabulous baker or cook.
Date, time and location and I'll be there!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 11, 2016, 01:47:35 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on February 11, 2016, 02:47:49 AM. . . If memory serves me correct I do believe Mrs Git is either a fabulous baker or cook.

I can testify to her excellent culinary skills, both baking and cooking. :smilenod:

Glad to hear that the Gits are safely in their new home. Does it have a name?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 11, 2016, 03:58:32 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 11, 2016, 12:11:40 PM
Having finally gotten the funding sorted, I was able to buy tickets to the Sweden Rock festival this summer. Totally psyched!  8)
http://www.swedenrock.com/

Can't wait! Haven't been to a good rock concert since Ozzy Osbourne played Stavanger back in 2010.  :headbang:

That looks like a really good list of bands. Have fun!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on February 11, 2016, 04:35:22 PM
Thanks for the good wishes, folks!  I really do wish I could have you all over for tea, but it's a long way for most of you.

Quote from: MagsHi, OldGit!  After everything you had to go through to get there, it's good to know you're finally getting settled in your new home.  :)

Thanks!  Yes, it was a bit frantic.  Still, it's a nice little place in a pleasant area, so worth it in the end.  Of course, we brought far too much stuff, but have almost finished weeding out the surplus.  Pip dog loves the Town Park opposite, which is about 500 acres of mostly scruffy woodland.

Yes, Recusant, we've just found out that it does have a house-name, but it's pathetic and I'm glad nobody ever uses it.

Excellent news for G85.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 11, 2016, 04:40:11 PM
Glad to hear you're all moved now :)  Also, impressed that you've already unpacked everything!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on February 11, 2016, 04:43:42 PM
Quote from: ClaireliontamerGlad to hear you're all moved now :)  Also, impressed that you've already unpacked everything!

Thanks, Claire!  Well, it's true that all the boxes are empty and we have made progress, but there's still a hell of a lot to do.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 12, 2016, 02:29:16 AM
I will not equate my dilemma to OGs but we are in the process of re-modeling this old house. Holy Crow Batman! Moving and sorting all that "stuff" is a severe pain in the ass. So far I have loaded 16 boxes of books that need to be moved so that we can renew the paint, the carpets, and a lot of other things that have needed attention for a long time.

It all started when we adopted a little Australian shepard dog. At the first episode  when bringing him home , he shredded the carpet in one of the bedrooms. His name is Scooter and he is now nearly 15 years old, has developed a sense of discipline that is most commendable.  Then there was Teddy the Bernese mountain dog who became terminally sick. He , not of his own choosing, ruined the living room and dining room carpet. Teddy was a majestic individual who would make any sacrifice for his family. The carpets were done for nonetheless. I never blamed him or the Scooter for their unintential destructive exercises.  I took up the carpets a long time ago and we have lived with a concrete floor for several years. Of course entertaining guests were not on the agenda because our house was none too supportive of that kind of activity.

Now we are remodeling at the price of a prince's ransom. That means that we have to move furniture and corral all the "stuff" tat has been collected over all these years....16 of them. Some, or a greater part, of the stuff has to be disposed of. We need some of that stuff like we need a paper ass. Disposing of some of it has been traumatic. We have kept the prospect in mind that we are never going to need that Swavorski crystal or the Noritaki china, or the gazillion other long held treasures that are, in fact, only treasures of the mind .

Damn I hope that I survive all this new found "improvement".........Not to mention that the improvements are costly.

Meanwhile I sympathize with OG an Mrs. Git.  Changing your life style or your home is a not a natural or pleasant process. 

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
McLaren F1 just signed my son on for a further 3 years. He's out in Spain now testing the 2016 car.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 17, 2016, 06:57:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
McLaren F1 just signed my son on for a further 3 years. He's out in Spain now testing the 2016 car.

Excellent!  He is living the life, isn't he?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2016, 08:00:13 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 17, 2016, 06:57:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
McLaren F1 just signed my son on for a further 3 years. He's out in Spain now testing the 2016 car.

Excellent!  He is living the life, isn't he?
Oh yes. He's proposed to his long time partner and they are getting married in California, where her family lives, in 2017.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 17, 2016, 08:45:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 08:00:13 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 17, 2016, 06:57:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
McLaren F1 just signed my son on for a further 3 years. He's out in Spain now testing the 2016 car.

Excellent!  He is living the life, isn't he?
Oh yes. He's proposed to his long time partner and they are getting married in California, where her family lives, in 2017.
That is all very good news!  :D

Something good might come from my fractured knee after all. Since I have to have a knee replacement, the settlement money will probably be enough for us to buy a new car outright. We are thinking about a small SUV or something like that. A vehicle that sits up a bit higher will be easier for both of us to get in and out of.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2016, 12:43:16 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 17, 2016, 08:45:12 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 08:00:13 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 17, 2016, 06:57:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 17, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
McLaren F1 just signed my son on for a further 3 years. He's out in Spain now testing the 2016 car.

Excellent!  He is living the life, isn't he?
Oh yes. He's proposed to his long time partner and they are getting married in California, where her family lives, in 2017.
That is all very good news!  :D

Something good might come from my fractured knee after all. Since I have to have a knee replacement, the settlement money will probably be enough for us to buy a new car outright. We are thinking about a small SUV or something like that. A vehicle that sits up a bit higher will be easier for both of us to get in and out of.
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 17, 2016, 06:18:54 PM
It will be most probably be late summer or early fall before we get it because we have to wait until I can drive and we reach a settlement. However, it is something to look forward to. Neither of us has had a new car in well over a decade.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 17, 2016, 09:58:07 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 17, 2016, 06:18:54 PM
It will be most probably be late summer or early fall before we get it because we have to wait until I can drive and we reach a settlement. However, it is something to look forward to. Neither of us has had a new car in well over a decade.

Till then, it'll be fun looking on car sites and deciding which one you'd buy, if you were buying now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on February 18, 2016, 04:30:00 AM
Some idiot coder made a mistake years ago that's coming back to bite us, so I'm gonna be working real late tonight. But I'm at home, in my own office, drinking wine and listening to Amy Winehouse, and I'll sleep in. Life ain't that bad.

x-posted from Facebook admittedly, forgive me  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 18, 2016, 08:31:46 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 17, 2016, 09:58:07 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 17, 2016, 06:18:54 PM
It will be most probably be late summer or early fall before we get it because we have to wait until I can drive and we reach a settlement. However, it is something to look forward to. Neither of us has had a new car in well over a decade.

Till then, it'll be fun looking on car sites and deciding which one you'd buy, if you were buying now.
Very true. We've already driven through a couple of new car lots just to see what was available.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 18, 2016, 09:17:13 AM
Quote from: Firebird on February 18, 2016, 04:30:00 AM
Some idiot coder made a mistake years ago that's coming back to bite us, so I'm gonna be working real late tonight. But I'm at home, in my own office, drinking wine and listening to Amy Winehouse, and I'll sleep in. Life ain't that bad.

x-posted from Facebook admittedly, forgive me  :)

As long as I could work from home, I was usually happy.  PJs and fuzzy slippers could make even a quarterly report a breeze.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on February 18, 2016, 07:21:46 PM
I would love more than anything to work from home. Unfortunately I've yet to find a career that lends itself to it... Other than the petsitting, which was more having your home slowly destroyed without any rest.

4 more hours left in my work week!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 20, 2016, 07:40:54 PM
So, Cinnamon bun flavored Oreos are a thing - and they are wonderful!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2016, 09:38:46 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 07:40:54 PM
So, Cinnamon bun flavored Oreos are a thing - and they are wonderful!  ;D

I got a pack of those a couple of weeks ago, but am yet to open them. Good to hear they are worth it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 22, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 09:38:46 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 07:40:54 PM
So, Cinnamon bun flavored Oreos are a thing - and they are wonderful!  ;D

I got a pack of those a couple of weeks ago, but am yet to open them. Good to hear they are worth it!
How do you do that! I'd have to try one just to see what it was like!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2016, 11:26:14 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 09:38:46 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 07:40:54 PM
So, Cinnamon bun flavored Oreos are a thing - and they are wonderful!  ;D

I got a pack of those a couple of weeks ago, but am yet to open them. Good to hear they are worth it!
How do you do that! I'd have to try one just to see what it was like!

I don't know, I am very routine with my schedules as of late. That includes what I eat. Trying something new is simply not a part of that routine, and thus it can be hard to get me to do it.

I think it took me a couple of months to get around to trying the Pumpkin Spice kind, and I didn't even like it. lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on February 22, 2016, 01:13:13 PM
Oreos are the vilest of biscuits. The biscuit is like grit and the creme is just I don't know what as there is practically no flavour. Biscuits are one of the worst forms of confectionery anyway so Oreos being low down on that list makes them pretty damn bad.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2016, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 01:13:13 PM
Oreos are the vilest of biscuits. The biscuit is like grit and the creme is just I don't know what as there is practically no flavour. Biscuits are one of the worst forms of confectionery anyway so Oreos being low down on that list makes them pretty damn bad.

What?! When I think of what you're describing, I think more of wafers. Those things are tasteless collections of sugar. I can't stand them... But Oreos? Those are delicious. Especially the original chocolate ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 22, 2016, 01:39:58 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 20, 2016, 07:40:54 PM
So, Cinnamon bun flavored Oreos are a thing - and they are wonderful!  ;D
I love cinnamon buns, but I'm not fond of Oreos..... I is confused. :???:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on February 22, 2016, 02:14:50 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 01:13:13 PM
Oreos are the vilest of biscuits. The biscuit is like grit and the creme is just I don't know what as there is practically no flavour. Biscuits are one of the worst forms of confectionery anyway so Oreos being low down on that list makes them pretty damn bad.

What?! When I think of what you're describing, I think more of wafers. Those things are tasteless collections of sugar. I can't stand them... But Oreos? Those are delicious. Especially the original chocolate ones.

Chocolate? They taste nothing like chocolate, vile. Waffers are gross as well as are custard creams and bourbons (at least they taste a bit like chocolate).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2016, 03:23:45 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 02:14:50 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 01:23:37 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 01:13:13 PM
Oreos are the vilest of biscuits. The biscuit is like grit and the creme is just I don't know what as there is practically no flavour. Biscuits are one of the worst forms of confectionery anyway so Oreos being low down on that list makes them pretty damn bad.

What?! When I think of what you're describing, I think more of wafers. Those things are tasteless collections of sugar. I can't stand them... But Oreos? Those are delicious. Especially the original chocolate ones.

Chocolate? They taste nothing like chocolate, vile. Waffers are gross as well as are custard creams and bourbons (at least they taste a bit like chocolate).

Taste like chocolate to me, although I don't have much experience with chocolate cookies.

Custard creams? What are those? I love custard, so that sounds good!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 04:10:19 PM
I'm not sure I've ever actually had an oreo.

Anyway, there are some good biscuits out there.....Scottish shortbread, chocolate Leibniz, Lebkuchen, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 22, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 04:10:19 PM
I'm not sure I've ever actually had an oreo.

Anyway, there are some good biscuits out there.....Scottish shortbread, chocolate Leibniz, Lebkuchen, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti....
I tried half of one once. I think that gives you an idea that you're not missing out  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on February 22, 2016, 04:40:58 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 03:23:45 PM
Taste like chocolate to me, although I don't have much experience with chocolate cookies.

Custard creams? What are those? I love custard, so that sounds good!

Have you ever eaten chocolate before? These are custard creams:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F44082000%2Fjpg%2F_44082525_ccream_203.jpg&hash=2442265a07d78b021f4a05927ac72303cb1e9853)

There is one type of biscuit I think is good but I don't know what they are called. They are a mix between a almond thin and a lingue di gatto. Crisp around the edge with a slightly softer centre, have a bite to them but not enough to shatter or crumble and enough moister not to be drying but not enough to be chewy, the biscuit has a light vanilla taste and includes very finely shaved almonds. Excellent with an espresso.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Florentines are also good. How could I forget the best of them all.....the fig roll (fig newton). I've heard they're good dipped in Scotch ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 22, 2016, 05:54:42 PM
Oreos  are for dunking in milk. Saturate until to cookie is just about to disintegrate and then devour. An excellent cookie. You Brits just tried to eat them the wrong way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 06:11:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2016, 05:54:42 PM
Oreos  are for dunking in milk. Saturate until to cookie is just about to disintegrate and then devour. An excellent cookie. You Brits just tried to eat them the wrong way.

That sounds as bad as beans dipped in mushroom soup!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 22, 2016, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 04:40:58 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 03:23:45 PM
Taste like chocolate to me, although I don't have much experience with chocolate cookies.

Custard creams? What are those? I love custard, so that sounds good!

Have you ever eaten chocolate before? These are custard creams:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F44082000%2Fjpg%2F_44082525_ccream_203.jpg&hash=2442265a07d78b021f4a05927ac72303cb1e9853)

1. Why yes, I have. In fact, I've been indulging myself in it far too much lately. >.<

2. Oh, so they're cookies? Makes sense with the subject, I suppose. I was expecting something custard! Are they like custard flavored cookies or something? (not sure how that would work... I only think of custard in one way. lol)

Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 06:11:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2016, 05:54:42 PM
Oreos  are for dunking in milk. Saturate until to cookie is just about to disintegrate and then devour. An excellent cookie. You Brits just tried to eat them the wrong way.

That sounds as bad as beans dipped in mushroom soup!

Nothing mushroom could ever be good. Leave those things in the ground!  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 22, 2016, 07:52:29 PM
Oreos are probably more of an American thing - a snack food that has become a cultural icon. In the past few years, they have been trying to increase interest by putting out "special editions" such as cinnamon bun and lime.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 04:40:58 PM
Quote from: Radiant on February 22, 2016, 03:23:45 PM
Taste like chocolate to me, although I don't have much experience with chocolate cookies.

Custard creams? What are those? I love custard, so that sounds good!

Have you ever eaten chocolate before? These are custard creams:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F44082000%2Fjpg%2F_44082525_ccream_203.jpg&hash=2442265a07d78b021f4a05927ac72303cb1e9853)

1. Why yes, I have. In fact, I've been indulging myself in it far too much lately. >.<

2. Oh, so they're cookies? Makes sense with the subject, I suppose. I was expecting something custard! Are they like custard flavored cookies or something? (not sure how that would work... I only think of custard in one way. lol)


They're a very hard and brittle vanilla biscuit with a sweet creamy filling. They're overly sweet for my taste and really not very good but they're a bit of a British classic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 06:11:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2016, 05:54:42 PM
Oreos  are for dunking in milk. Saturate until to cookie is just about to disintegrate and then devour. An excellent cookie. You Brits just tried to eat them the wrong way.

That sounds as bad as beans dipped in mushroom soup!

How do you dip beans in mushroom soup, one by one? Sounds a bit tiresome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 06:11:53 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2016, 05:54:42 PM
Oreos  are for dunking in milk. Saturate until to cookie is just about to disintegrate and then devour. An excellent cookie. You Brits just tried to eat them the wrong way.

That sounds as bad as beans dipped in mushroom soup!

How do you dip beans in mushroom soup, one by one? Sounds a bit tiresome.

Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!

Do you mean beans in soup? Like a bean of some sort and mushroom soup.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:49:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!

Do you mean beans in soup? Like a bean of some sort and mushroom soup.

The recipe JJ told me to make involved a tin of green beans and a tin of Campbell's mushroom soup. You basically mix them together and bake in the oven.....he assures me it wasn't a joke!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 22, 2016, 10:23:16 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:49:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!

Do you mean beans in soup? Like a bean of some sort and mushroom soup.

The recipe JJ told me to make involved a tin of green beans and a tin of Campbell's mushroom soup. You basically mix them together and bake in the oven.....he assures me it wasn't a joke!
I'm going to try that!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 10:28:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2016, 10:23:16 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:49:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!

Do you mean beans in soup? Like a bean of some sort and mushroom soup.

The recipe JJ told me to make involved a tin of green beans and a tin of Campbell's mushroom soup. You basically mix them together and bake in the oven.....he assures me it wasn't a joke!
I'm going to try that!

I am taking no responsibility for it.....yuck!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 22, 2016, 11:13:59 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 10:28:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2016, 10:23:16 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:49:43 PM
Quote from: Crow on February 22, 2016, 08:46:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 08:44:26 PM
Apparently the 'Americans call it a casserole..... Never ever try it, it's revolting!

Do you mean beans in soup? Like a bean of some sort and mushroom soup.

The recipe JJ told me to make involved a tin of green beans and a tin of Campbell's mushroom soup. You basically mix them together and bake in the oven.....he assures me it wasn't a joke!
I'm going to try that!

I am taking no responsibility for it.....yuck!

It's green bean casserole -- a traditional dish served at Thanksgiving and Xmas dinner! 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/25108894681_6e5f0e5e8b.jpg)

For Tank:  the classic recipe (http://www.campbellskitchen.com/recipes/classic-green-bean-casserole-24099)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 22, 2016, 11:29:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 22, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on February 22, 2016, 04:10:19 PM
I'm not sure I've ever actually had an oreo.

Anyway, there are some good biscuits out there.....Scottish shortbread, chocolate Leibniz, Lebkuchen, chocolate and hazelnut biscotti....
I tried half of one once. I think that gives you an idea that you're not missing out  :grin:

Sickly. They taste like they were conceived and baked by Leutenant Commander Data, without the ability to actually taste what 'he' had made.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nam on February 23, 2016, 12:42:20 AM
I made hamburger helper for dinner. Didn't have hamburger so I used sausage. Wasn't bad.

-Nam
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2016, 01:24:37 AM
Claire forgot to mention that she didn't properly prepare the casserole...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on February 23, 2016, 03:20:57 AM
Yes because even though the recipe (the same one Sandy posted above) says.... "Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole." Apparently, you're not actually supposed to put in milk or soy sauce.......it's like some bizarre code!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 23, 2016, 04:34:35 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2016, 01:24:37 AM
Claire forgot to mention that she didn't properly prepare the casserole...

Here's a recipe for it that switches out the fried onions for parmesan cheese and bacon: green bean casserole remix (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/102197/green-bean-casserole-remix/?internalSource=rotd&referringId=14357&referringContentType=recipe%20hub).  Tho personally I like the tacky little fried onions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2016, 06:50:03 AM
It does sound nice. Thanks for the resrpies
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 26, 2016, 10:20:13 PM
Heather's and Elizabeth's responses cheered me up!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWyrEuiI.jpg&hash=f312ff42dc98f5e1b6831213f1bbf5a7a93ff33e)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 27, 2016, 12:29:26 AM
^^ I think the 14 chihuahuas lady is a bit extreme, but she's definitely on the right track.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2016, 12:20:15 AM
I feel productive today.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2016, 06:45:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2016, 12:20:15 AM
I feel productive today.  ;D
That's because you got up early :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2016, 10:59:50 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 02, 2016, 06:45:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2016, 12:20:15 AM
I feel productive today.  ;D
That's because you got up early :)

That's true. This is going to be another productive day.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 04, 2016, 11:46:01 PM
I got a job and approved for a loan today and I go to look at a car tomorrow. Go me I guess.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 05, 2016, 02:20:10 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2016, 11:46:01 PM
I got a job and approved for a loan today and I go to look at a car tomorrow. Go me I guess.
Welcome back Bud,...and as a welcome back gift I give you a chocolate Cumberbatch!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqDe1oZE.jpg&hash=895db8990c994c3858125ae86a25cd5e838ea284)

Congratulations as well on the job, loan and new car,...I guess? (What's the job by the way?)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2016, 03:57:41 AM
Thanks for the chocolate.  ;D

It's just a stable hand job at a small boarding barn near where I go to school. Not something that I really wanted to get back in to, but it's work so I can't complain. Getting a job is the only reason I was even able to think about asking for a loan for a car and that is what I am most excited about. Link to the ad here (http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=419614680&zip=46501&endYear=2017&pageLayout=list&sortBy=distanceASC&startYear=1981&transmissionCodes=AUT&searchRadius=75&maxPrice=8000&mmt=%5BMINI%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D) if anyone is curious. I'm bribing my stepdad with buying him dinner to come with me to the dealership haha.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 05:34:58 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 03:57:41 AM
Thanks for the chocolate.  ;D

It's just a stable hand job at a small boarding barn near where I go to school. Not something that I really wanted to get back in to, but it's work so I can't complain. Getting a job is the only reason I was even able to think about asking for a loan for a car and that is what I am most excited about. Link to the ad here (http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=419614680&zip=46501&endYear=2017&pageLayout=list&sortBy=distanceASC&startYear=1981&transmissionCodes=AUT&searchRadius=75&maxPrice=8000&mmt=%5BMINI%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D) if anyone is curious. I'm bribing my stepdad with buying him dinner to come with me to the dealership haha.
Congratulations on finding work! I know how hard that can be.  :thumbsup:

Car looks nice. No telling what's under the hood, though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 05, 2016, 08:14:16 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 04, 2016, 11:46:01 PM
I got a job and approved for a loan today and I go to look at a car tomorrow. Go me I guess.

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 05, 2016, 09:28:02 AM
Congratulatons, Buddy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 05, 2016, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 03:57:41 AM
Thanks for the chocolate.  ;D

It's just a stable hand job at a small boarding barn near where I go to school. Not something that I really wanted to get back in to, but it's work so I can't complain. Getting a job is the only reason I was even able to think about asking for a loan for a car and that is what I am most excited about. Link to the ad here (http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=419614680&zip=46501&endYear=2017&pageLayout=list&sortBy=distanceASC&startYear=1981&transmissionCodes=AUT&searchRadius=75&maxPrice=8000&mmt=%5BMINI%5B%5D%5B%5D%5D) if anyone is curious. I'm bribing my stepdad with buying him dinner to come with me to the dealership haha.

That's such a cute car I would buy it in a heartbeat heheh.

But don't do that, definitely get it checked out first. :bigspecs: 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 05, 2016, 02:30:08 PM
That's great Bud,  congrats. Never liked the minis much myself, but I'm probably in the minority.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 05, 2016, 02:33:46 PM
That's not a mini!

This is a mini..... ;)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.pistonheads.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2FThumbnail%2Fmini-classic%2Fwanted%2Fmini-classic-wanted-S2223067-4.jpg&hash=cafe47ee0c9873271d5c1c69a2819f382e3d9b57)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2016, 04:58:16 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 05, 2016, 02:30:08 PM
That's great Bud,  congrats. Never liked the minis much myself, but I'm probably in the minority.

I like them because I like small cars and they are unique. Ask Tank and G85, I gushed all about them every time we'd spot one in England.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2016, 07:19:49 PM
I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Mini Cooper.



I'm doing everything I can to not start jumping up and down in excitement in the middle of the dealership.


I've decided to name him Charlie.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 07:19:49 PM
I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Mini Cooper.



I'm doing everything I can to not start jumping up and down in excitement in the middle of the dealership.


I've decided to name him Charlie.
Go ahead and jump!
Congratulations on getting your dream car. I'm jealous.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 05, 2016, 09:11:13 PM
Charlie fresh from a complimentary wash:

(https://i.imgur.com/0SYBnfX.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on March 06, 2016, 12:52:41 AM
Yeah new car!!

And one you've always liked!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 01:38:45 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 09:11:13 PM
Charlie fresh from a complimentary wash:

(https://i.imgur.com/0SYBnfX.jpg)

Nice!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny on March 06, 2016, 02:10:45 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 05, 2016, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 05, 2016, 07:19:49 PM
I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Mini Cooper.



I'm doing everything I can to not start jumping up and down in excitement in the middle of the dealership.


I've decided to name him Charlie.


Go ahead and jump!
Congratulations on getting your dream car. I'm jealous.

That's poor advice, jumping is copyrighted by Toyota.

Long may Charlie's name remain simply "Charlie," and not EXPLETIVE! EXPLETIVE! EXPLETIVEING! CHARLIE!

Here's a mini horse to put in the back, or in front if Brit electronics fail you.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e0/44/d4/e044d4428c2df9459cd21243c4bbf76e.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 06, 2016, 10:11:15 AM
Nice Charlie!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2016, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.

Agreed.

Oh my gosh I know. I've always wanted a blue and white one. When I get some extra cash I want to get some white bonnet stripes put on too. Plus he'll be getting a new radio at the end of the summer.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 03:58:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2016, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.

Agreed.

Oh my gosh I know. I've always wanted a blue and white one. When I get some extra cash I want to get some white bonnet stripes put on too. Plus he'll be getting a new radio at the end of the summer.  :)
I think that would look pretty bad-ass with cobra stripes.

As bad-ass as a cute Mini can look, anyway...  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2016, 06:30:03 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 03:58:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2016, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.

Agreed.

Oh my gosh I know. I've always wanted a blue and white one. When I get some extra cash I want to get some white bonnet stripes put on too. Plus he'll be getting a new radio at the end of the summer.  :)
I think that would look pretty bad-ass with cobra stripes.

As bad-ass as a cute Mini can look, anyway...  8)

He's not cute he's mean.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 06:43:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2016, 06:30:03 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 03:58:06 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 06, 2016, 12:13:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 06, 2016, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:51:59 AM
And might I just point out that is a lovely colour for a Mini.

Agreed.

Oh my gosh I know. I've always wanted a blue and white one. When I get some extra cash I want to get some white bonnet stripes put on too. Plus he'll be getting a new radio at the end of the summer.  :)
I think that would look pretty bad-ass with cobra stripes.

As bad-ass as a cute Mini can look, anyway...  8)

He's not cute he's mean.  >:(
Sure. Mean. Totally...   ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 06, 2016, 06:51:57 PM
Congrats on the new car Bud.

Chuck is cute!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 06, 2016, 07:10:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wvGO7cV.jpg)

Wanted to share another picture of Charlie plus show off the car in the back. That is what my stepdad brought home last night. That is a fully loaded 2013 Dodge Challenger SRT with 1300 miles on it. That has been his dream car since he was my age and they just got it in the day before yesterday. So we went to go look at one car and came home with two. We were pretty much like this leaving the dealership:

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 08:37:36 PM
Now that's a car!  (If you live in America where the roads have no corners. In Norway that would be a suicide machine.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:41:08 PM
Wow your mum likes them young. Dream car from the year 2013 and he was your age then, bet he feels almost like a brother that sleeps with our mother. Ok so nothing like a brother... unless you come from the south.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:41:08 PM
Wow your mum likes them young. Dream car from the year 2013 and he was your age then, bet he feels almost like a brother that sleeps with our mother. Ok so nothing like a brother... unless you come from the south.
Perhaps she meant that he wanted a Charger, not specifically a 2013 model.
If memory serves they have been marketing Chargers since before half the forum were born.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:47:33 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:41:08 PM
Wow your mum likes them young. Dream car from the year 2013 and he was your age then, bet he feels almost like a brother that sleeps with our mother. Ok so nothing like a brother... unless you come from the south.
Perhaps she meant that he wanted a Charger, not specifically a 2013 model.
If memory serves they have been marketing Chargers since before half the forum were born.

Twas a joke.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 11:30:03 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:47:33 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 06, 2016, 08:41:08 PM
Wow your mum likes them young. Dream car from the year 2013 and he was your age then, bet he feels almost like a brother that sleeps with our mother. Ok so nothing like a brother... unless you come from the south.
Perhaps she meant that he wanted a Charger, not specifically a 2013 model.
If memory serves they have been marketing Chargers since before half the forum were born.

Twas a joke.
:nanana:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on March 07, 2016, 03:21:56 AM
Hurray! Congrats on the new car, Budhorse.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 07, 2016, 05:25:02 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iforgeiron.com%2Fuploads%2Fmonthly_2016_03%2FIMG_20160305_104048_869.jpg.66ad5cb26b6208bae8d7cba4146a22e7.jpg&hash=094af7189d2da2115fed98fcd284fc648df2761b)

These followed me home. A very nice couple who come into work regularly gave them to me. Said they needed to free up space in their garage! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 07, 2016, 05:28:04 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 06, 2016, 08:37:36 PM
Now that's a car!  (If you live in America where the roads have no corners. In Norway that would be a suicide machine.)

Depends on how you drive it. The old muscle cars, yes. They were a rather efficient way to end your life, especially if you favored impalement on the steering collumn.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 07, 2016, 09:10:08 PM
You can't have too many sockets, especially deep ones.  What do you use in the US, metric or Imperial?  I still have a lot of the ancient BSF/BA and Whitworth sockets, then in the 70s I had to re-equip with Unified.  Now it's all metric.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 10:22:55 PM
There's no reason to be cheerful, I just am at the moment.  :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 07, 2016, 11:10:34 PM
Quote from: OldGit on March 07, 2016, 09:10:08 PM
You can't have too many sockets, especially deep ones.  What do you use in the US, metric or Imperial?  I still have a lot of the ancient BSF/BA and Whitworth sockets, then in the 70s I had to re-equip with Unified.  Now it's all metric.

We've been transitioning from imperial to metric for years. There are still holdouts, though I assume they have never tried drilling and tapping a hole for !/4 - 20 threads with a fractional drill index... they moan about a decimalized system without realizing you have to decimalize measurements to actually USE a fractional system. Metric makes those sorts of tasks so much simpler in terms of the tooling you need.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: chimp3 on March 08, 2016, 09:48:50 AM
There is at least one perk with a President Donald Trump .The comedy will get better. Maybe Lewis Black will have something to be really angry about again. Yea!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2016, 07:12:24 PM
Lewis Black is always angry. He makes the feigned anger hilarious.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 11, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
How about the lovely lads from Liverpool beating those poor sods from Manchester United 2-0 yesterday?

That should have cheered everyone up here!!
:dance: :cheerleader: :cheerful dance 2: :clapping: :shooty: :postoday: :terrapin: :headbang:

I know I'm very, very cheery now...in case you missed it below is the highlight reel (I would mute it because the music sucks)

Enjoy, especially at the 2:28 mark!

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 11, 2016, 01:58:25 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
How about the lovely lads from Liverpool beating beating those poor sods from Manchester United 2-0 yesterday?

That should have cheered everyone up here!!
:dance: :cheerleader: :cheerful dance 2: :clapping: :shooty: :postoday: :terrapin: :headbang:

I know I'm very, very cheery now...in case you missed it below is the highlight reel (I would mute it because the music sucks)

Enjoy, especially at the 2:28 mark!

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


:la la la la:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 11, 2016, 06:42:57 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
How about the lovely lads from Liverpool beating those poor sods from Manchester United 2-0 yesterday?

That should have cheered everyone up here!!
:dance: :cheerleader: :cheerful dance 2: :clapping: :shooty: :postoday: :terrapin: :headbang:

I know I'm very, very cheery now...in case you missed it below is the highlight reel (I would mute it because the music sucks)

Enjoy, especially at the 2:28 mark!

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


You still have another leg to go.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nam on March 11, 2016, 11:42:35 PM
Well, I have a toothache since four days ago. Peanut butter helps a lot. Cheaper than oral gel. I had three jars, they're all gone. So, I drove 14 miles to the nearest grocery store (I live in the boonies) and since I don't go to town often, I decided to get other things (juice, milk, other food and folding chairs) and I get back home and guess what I forgot to get? Yep! Peanut butter. The one main thing I went all the way to town to get, I forgot to get. Sucks for me.

What's cheerful about that?

Well, I take care, full-time, my mother who has an auto-immune disease that gives her low blood pressure, and makes her faint a lot. She needs 24 hour care, and the only "job" I have is picking up pecans from her 5 acres (plus my aunt's 5 acres, and my uncle's other 5 acres, 15 in total) and selling them; about 30 pecan trees in total.

Well, my mother's in debt with hospital and credit cards (about $5,000) and today she tried to get a $1700 loan with 36% interest rate and I was against it. It may help her pay some of her debt but then have that huge debt in its place, and she was not listening to me. She rarely does even though I am only looking out for her best interests.

So, I tried calling my brother but I forgot he and my sister went to England on vacation and then I talked to my mom's sister-in-law (we used to hate each other, weird that we get along now) and she was going to get her husband (my uncle; my mom's brother) to be the "bad guy" and talk my mom out of it. But I didn't want him to be the bad guy, so I tried one more time. And I was able to finally convince her it was a horrible idea.

So, though I have to suffer in toothy pain, at least I talked my mom out of a horrible decision she was going to make.

-Nam

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 12, 2016, 12:46:05 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
How about the lovely lads from Liverpool beating those poor sods from Manchester United 2-0 yesterday?

Oh here is an oldie for you Bruno.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F2-21-2015%2FC4JKJY.gif&hash=787644bb80256962141cd1a46332ec57b0ff9207)

From Real Madrid to Newcastle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:36:10 AM
Nam, a loan at 36% interest sounds like either Usury or a gangster loan shark operation. I'm glad that you were able to reason with her.

If you are picking up pecans you must be somewhere in Georgia or South Carolina. I am in Florida. My back yard has two pecan trees that annually produce thousands of nuts. Not a damned one of them are edible. The squirrels don't even like them but they do tear a lot of them off the trees. My lawn mower picks up the drops and converts them to projectiles. I'd have those trees cut down but they do provide a pleasant shady area in summer. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 12, 2016, 02:36:34 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 12, 2016, 12:46:05 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 11, 2016, 01:20:42 PM
How about the lovely lads from Liverpool beating those poor sods from Manchester United 2-0 yesterday?

Oh here is an oldie for you Bruno.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F2-21-2015%2FC4JKJY.gif&hash=787644bb80256962141cd1a46332ec57b0ff9207)

From Real Madrid to Newcastle.

I say best of luck Rafa.
Except of course v LFC.


He's a good man
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Nam on March 12, 2016, 07:12:49 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:36:10 AM
Nam, a loan at 36% interest sounds like either Usury or a gangster loan shark operation. I'm glad that you were able to reason with her.

That's what I was thinking. She did something I couldn't stop because I walked in her room as she was doing it, she gave the person her SS#.

The place is legitimate, though, so at least that's good.

QuoteIf you are picking up pecans you must be somewhere in Georgia or South Carolina. I am in Florida. My back yard has two pecan trees that annually produce thousands of nuts. Not a damned one of them are edible. The squirrels don't even like them but they do tear a lot of them off the trees. My lawn mower picks up the drops and converts them to projectiles. I'd have those trees cut down but they do provide a pleasant shady area in summer. 

I live in Suwannee County, Florida.

-Nam
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?


I'm bloody cheerful, because I just let the folks here in the office know that I'm going to be leaving a bit early this Thursday so I watch the Mighty Lads from Liverpool beat that depressing crew from Manchester. (Scheduled my DVR to record so I don't miss a second, game starts at 4pm EST)
:thumbsup:
Should be a fun time, only need to decide what I should pick up to eat whilst I watch the game, maybe some Gyro's from Greek Town?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 03:02:11 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?



Thanks! 33:11. Not great, but the fastest I've done thus far. Had to stop to walk a couple of times, hopefully can build up my endurance a little more.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?


I'm bloody cheerful, because I just let the folks here in the office know that I'm going to be leaving a bit early this Thursday so I watch the Mighty Lads from Liverpool beat that depressing crew from Manchester. (Scheduled my DVR to record so I don't miss a second, game starts at 4pm EST)
:thumbsup:
Should be a fun time, only need to decide what I should pick up to eat whilst I watch the game, maybe some Gyro's from Greek Town?



If you're going authentic English football it needs to be a pie.  Preferably meat with gravy.  Or as it's Liverpool you could try Scouse.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on March 14, 2016, 06:08:02 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 03:02:11 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?



Thanks! 33:11. Not great, but the fastest I've done thus far. Had to stop to walk a couple of times, hopefully can build up my endurance a little more.
That was about the time of my first 5k too (was actually somewhere around 34 minutes, but it was ≈800km longer than a 5k). I trained for 5k and a few hundred feet after I hit 5k, I pretty much died, slowed to about 4.5mph and also ended up walking for a little while. But I did do better the next year and even better the year after that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 14, 2016, 07:29:17 PM
800 km longer than expected! I'm surprised you didn't actually die Davin. That's like... really far. ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 14, 2016, 07:38:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?


I'm bloody cheerful, because I just let the folks here in the office know that I'm going to be leaving a bit early this Thursday so I watch the Mighty Lads from Liverpool beat that depressing crew from Manchester. (Scheduled my DVR to record so I don't miss a second, game starts at 4pm EST)
:thumbsup:
Should be a fun time, only need to decide what I should pick up to eat whilst I watch the game, maybe some Gyro's from Greek Town?



If you're going authentic English football it needs to be a pie.  Preferably meat with gravy.  Or as it's Liverpool you could try Scouse.

My Dear Claire, I'm going Soccer, so it's either Gyro's or Philly Cheese Steaks  :snooty:...and I'm really not sure about your English pies, remind me too much of Mrs. Lovett's.

I'm also not sure what Scouse means, it's a proper dialect I presume?

By the way is no one else on this entire forum a Liverpool fan but me?

I can't believe you are all Manchester United fans, does that include Siz and Tank?.

I know Crow is, I mean it's quite obvious he's a fan of Man. U what with those twin Rooney tattoos he's got on both biceps.

Interesting, very interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 08:03:25 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 07:38:36 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 14, 2016, 02:31:14 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 14, 2016, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 12:32:13 AM
Ran my first official 5k today
Bloody well done!

Yes awesome job Bird on Fire, do you know your time?


I'm bloody cheerful, because I just let the folks here in the office know that I'm going to be leaving a bit early this Thursday so I watch the Mighty Lads from Liverpool beat that depressing crew from Manchester. (Scheduled my DVR to record so I don't miss a second, game starts at 4pm EST)
:thumbsup:
Should be a fun time, only need to decide what I should pick up to eat whilst I watch the game, maybe some Gyro's from Greek Town?



If you're going authentic English football it needs to be a pie.  Preferably meat with gravy.  Or as it's Liverpool you could try Scouse.

My Dear Claire, I'm going Soccer, so it's either Gyro's or Philly Cheese Steaks  :snooty:...and I'm really not sure about your English pies, remind me too much of Mrs. Lovett's.

I'm also not sure what Scouse means, it's a proper dialect I presume?

By the way is no one else on this entire forum a Liverpool fan but me?

I can't believe you are all Manchester United fans, does that include Siz and Tank?.

I know Crow is, I mean it's quite obvious he's a fan of Man. U what with those twin Rooney tattoos he's got on both biceps.

Interesting, very interesting.

Scouse is indeed a dialect but it's also a Liverpool stew....http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/298/scouse.aspx ideal for cold nights on the terrace watching football.

And...here's Crow.  His tattoos are covered though:

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 14, 2016, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 08:03:25 PM
...

And...here's Crow.  His tattoos are covered though:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.c.photoshelter.com%2Fimg-get%2FI0000gv462QwNJUA%2Fs%2F550%2FJ1606116R.jpg&hash=79025b1567641894bc7d91ef9670fe87a79a221d)

Crow!! Oh my Asmo! You're so young! I thought you were much older! You're just a baby! Are you 16? So when you said, "I think I'm starting to get the older men with younger women thing now." You must have been talking about a 15-year-old!
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on March 14, 2016, 08:30:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2016, 07:29:17 PM
800 km longer than expected! I'm surprised you didn't actually die Davin. That's like... really far. ;)
lol, right, I mean 800m, it was about 5.8k instead of 5k.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 14, 2016, 08:41:00 PM
^^
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 14, 2016, 08:51:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on March 14, 2016, 08:30:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2016, 07:29:17 PM
800 km longer than expected! I'm surprised you didn't actually die Davin. That's like... really far. ;)
lol, right, I mean 800m, it was about 5.8k instead of 5k.

Ha, that threw me off too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2016, 08:58:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on March 14, 2016, 08:30:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 14, 2016, 07:29:17 PM
800 km longer than expected! I'm surprised you didn't actually die Davin. That's like... really far. ;)
lol, right, I mean 800m, it was about 5.8k instead of 5k.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.diply.com%2Farticle-images%2Fa%2F562c9638-79d8-4a9a-8569-d1384729e61d_tablet.gif&hash=e14cef580667a7ac5e29b07a95fd4054227eddca)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 14, 2016, 11:32:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 14, 2016, 08:03:25 PM
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One question:  what is up with those wall?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on March 15, 2016, 01:20:33 AM
Quote from: Bruno

I can't believe you are all Manchester United fans, does that include Siz and Tank?.

I know Crow is, I mean it's quite obvious he's a fan of Man. U what with those twin Rooney tattoos he's got on both biceps.

Interesting, very interesting.
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Siz has not much interest in football. My most local big team is Chelsea but I also have Fulham, Arsenal and Tottenham close by.

Rugby makes me cheerful though. I'm a stones throw from Twickenham - I used to be able to see the pitch from the roof of my college until they built the 'new' stands.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 15, 2016, 06:06:42 AM
I didn't know I needed this until I clicked on it:Vincent Price's evil laugh (http://www.myinstants.com/instant/vincent-price-evil-laugh/)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 15, 2016, 07:16:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:

Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 15, 2016, 07:25:58 PM
Well done, Grand-Tank!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2016, 07:36:24 PM
Congrats, Tank!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 15, 2016, 08:12:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
This is the post that started this thread  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2016, 08:17:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 08:12:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
This is the post that started this thread  :frolic:

:grin: How many grandchildren so far?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2016, 08:20:53 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 15, 2016, 06:06:42 AM
I didn't know I needed this until I clicked on it:Vincent Price's evil laugh (http://www.myinstants.com/instant/vincent-price-evil-laugh/)

Love it.  :devil:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 15, 2016, 08:24:26 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 08:12:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
This is the post that started this thread  :frolic:
:frolic:
Congratulations!  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rbacademy.org%2Fimages%2Fclapping-happy-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=449bf3a1f5611b39295388cfb1d96290a606202b)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 15, 2016, 09:05:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2016, 08:17:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 08:12:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
This is the post that started this thread  :frolic:

:grin: How many grandchildren so far?
2, both boys. One to each daughter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 15, 2016, 09:46:28 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:
:beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 15, 2016, 09:51:05 PM
Congratulations Tank and family :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 15, 2016, 10:16:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 08:12:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Seeing an ultrasound scan of my eldest daughter's 17 week old baby  :D

What are your reasons to be cheerful?
This is the post that started this thread  :frolic:

You Brits are so traditional!  Congrats on the new grandbaby.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 15, 2016, 10:20:46 PM
Congrats Tank! Awesome news
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 16, 2016, 06:33:00 AM
Thank you all :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 16, 2016, 12:14:07 PM
Very happy for you and your family Tank, congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 17, 2016, 02:27:31 PM
My midterm grade for anatomy/physiology was 92% which I am assuming was the result of black magic because anatomy is hard af.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 17, 2016, 02:29:26 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 17, 2016, 02:27:31 PM
My midterm grade for anatomy/physiology was 92% which I am assuming was the result of black magic because anatomy is hard af.
Congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 17, 2016, 03:08:20 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 17, 2016, 02:27:31 PM
My midterm grade for anatomy/physiology was 92% which I am assuming was the result of black magic because anatomy is hard af.

Obviously not that hard, just grueling!  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2016, 06:18:13 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 16, 2016, 12:14:07 PM
Very happy for you and your family Tank, congratulations.
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 17, 2016, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 17, 2016, 02:27:31 PM
My midterm grade for anatomy/physiology was 92% which I am assuming was the result of black magic because anatomy is hard af.
Not surprised. But very well done none the less.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 18, 2016, 09:38:47 AM
Well done, Buddy.  Is that horse- or human anatomy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 18, 2016, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: OldGit on March 18, 2016, 09:38:47 AM
Well done, Buddy.  Is that horse- or human anatomy?

Human. Of course, once you know one it is pretty similar to the other.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 18, 2016, 02:50:59 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 18, 2016, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: OldGit on March 18, 2016, 09:38:47 AM
Well done, Buddy.  Is that horse- or human anatomy?

Human. Of course, once you know one it is pretty similar to the other.

Yes, well done on your mid-term Bud...keep it up.



I'm pretty cheerful this morning, not sure why, maybe because it's Friday and so far I've had an enjoyable morning. Got up early and did 30 minutes of yoga, then had my normal cup of hot matcha with honey.
It's clear and sunny out, but a bit chilly (30F this morning) which I enjoy, because it makes everything crisp and sharp. So when you walk on the grass it sort of crackles under your boots.
Stopped and got a coffee at my regular shoppe on the way into the office, gabbed for a few minutes with some of the other regulars and baristas and then had an enjoyable drive.
Although I've been busy so far this morning it's been a relaxed, and casual day so far...will probably get out early this afternoon because the VP is a Michigan State graduate and they have their first game today in the NCAA tournament.

Yesterday was similarly a nice day as well, though a bit warmer. Followed the same routine as today more or less. Enjoyed a nice bowl of Spicy Kale soup at lunch, along with a fresh fruit bowl.

Had to run a couple wheels over to our warehouse early in the afternoon as these only just received appearance approval from GM (New Production Parts) so it was nice to get them out of the office, as well as get the brutal appearance process over with so now our plant can begin regular production.

Stopped by the gym for a quick workout, and then headed home and hung out with my son for a while, we watched TV for about 2 hours, (90 minutes or so to be honest) and then the two of us went out for Sushi.

It was nice to get a chance to hang out with him, normally during the week we only pass each other coming in and out of the house, but he's on break from College right now.
We are thinking of hanging out this Saturday as well, maybe run into an area of Detroit they call Mexican Town and pick up some Tamales.

Came home after our delicious dinner, make a pot of tea and read for a while, then to bed, but all in all a very nice cheerful day.
You know you have to be grateful for days like that, and learn to cherish them.


Oh, I almost forgot, silly me....those wonderful, brilliant lads from Liverpool celebrated victory yesterday in the first European meeting between them and that other team,... along with securing a place in the last eight of the Europa League.

It's must have been awful for fans from that other team in attendance to have to suffer hearing all those songs of celebration from the 3,000 handsome, well behaved, and beautiful Liverpool fans who were tucked away in one corner of the stadium as they celebrated.

Also have to say that although many United supporters might feel their team is better off without "The Rooney" apparently this team still misses him very, very badly.

Anyway Jurgen Klopp has been handed a return to Borussia Dortmund, were the Reds will face the German side in the Europa League quarter-finals.

GO REDS!! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 18, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 18, 2016, 02:50:59 PM
It's must have been awful for fans from that other team in attendance to have to suffer hearing all those songs of celebration from the 3,000 handsome, well behaved, and beautiful Liverpool fans who were tucked away in one corner of the stadium as they celebrated.

Also have to say that although many United supporters might feel their team is better off without "The Rooney" apparently this team still misses him very, very badly.

Anyway Jurgen Klopp has been handed a return to Borussia Dortmund, were the Reds will face the German side in the Europa League quarter-finals.

GO REDS!! ;D

Did you watch it with your son? Did you torment him whilst watching it?

Now you have to face a proper team. I just hope Liverpool knackered out United for Sunday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on March 18, 2016, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:

Another tanklet. Good to hear.  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 18, 2016, 09:10:57 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 18, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 18, 2016, 02:50:59 PM
It's must have been awful for fans from that other team in attendance to have to suffer hearing all those songs of celebration from the 3,000 handsome, well behaved, and beautiful Liverpool fans who were tucked away in one corner of the stadium as they celebrated.

Also have to say that although many United supporters might feel their team is better off without "The Rooney" apparently this team still misses him very, very badly.

Anyway Jurgen Klopp has been handed a return to Borussia Dortmund, were the Reds will face the German side in the Europa League quarter-finals.

GO REDS!! ;D

Did you watch it with your son? Did you torment him whilst watching it?

Now you have to face a proper team. I just hope Liverpool knackered out United for Sunday.

Yes we watched the game together, but no I didn't torment him...Man U accomplished that act all on their own. Actually his love for soccer and Man U. is not what it used to be, simply because he is too busy currently with school, work and his social life. He rarely watches sporting events, and if he does it's only MMA.

I had to bribe him to watch the game with me, the bribe consisting of taking him out to dinner for Sushi.

It was an enjoyable game for us, and fun to watch...and we both agree that de Gea is an awesome keeper.

We'll see how it goes against Dortmund.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 18, 2016, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 18, 2016, 09:10:57 PM
Actually his love for soccer and Man U. is not what it used to be

Tends to happen when a lot of fans jump on board because a club plays well and then when they don't they lose interest.

Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 18, 2016, 09:10:57 PM
I had to bribe him to watch the game with me, the bribe consisting of taking him out to dinner for Sushi.

I think you would need to bribe most people to watch them.

Hope the sushi was good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 18, 2016, 10:01:49 PM
Quote from: Recusant on March 18, 2016, 07:04:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:

Another tanklet. Good to hear.  :hug:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2726%2F4057329266_c23db8fb0a.jpg&hash=fc084af100864855dd480689f18e6a107070c6cb)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on March 20, 2016, 04:23:08 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 15, 2016, 06:50:04 PM
My younger daughter just showed me the 14 week ultrasound for my next grandchild. Due mid September  :dance:
That is wonderful news! Congratulations!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 20, 2016, 11:00:59 PM
Had a fantastic day. There were about 40 Minis that showed up to the rally. Met some really nice people and had a blast driving some bendy roads. Can't wait for the next one in a month.

Charlie made many a friend

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYEFo1uD.jpg&hash=0c0cbe111a25b977a291caacc0d83cb71f5d1c11)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 01:10:35 AM
Very cool Bud, you need to get some striping painted on.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2016, 01:14:14 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 21, 2016, 01:10:35 AM
Very cool Bud, you need to get some striping painted on.

That is on the agenda as soon as I pay the car off this fall. Stripes plus a new radio and maybe a remote starter. Definitely heated seats too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 21, 2016, 07:03:48 AM
Charlie needs a Union Jack on his roof!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 21, 2016, 01:51:29 PM
Looks fun Bud, were there any classic minis there too?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 04:08:58 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 21, 2016, 07:03:48 AM
Charlie needs a Union Jack on his roof!

No he doesn't...ignore Tank on this Bud. What Charlie needs on his rooftop is the ol' "Polish National Flag", or as I like to call it, the "Flying Chicken".

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOuwIKBF.jpg&hash=30686402291ef6a455d3a40e57d2bb18f71118cc)

By the way Bud, I have an CD Player/ Radio I took out of my old Blazer, it's about 8-9 years old, but in good shape, even has a remote control (It's an after-market system).
It's yours if you want it. (If your interested I could send you some specs, see if it's compatible with Charlie)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 21, 2016, 04:25:25 PM
Thanks Bruno, but I already have one picked out. The current one works fine but I want to get one with Bluetooth and an AUX input.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 21, 2016, 04:49:02 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 21, 2016, 04:25:25 PM
Thanks Bruno, but I already have one picked out. The current one works fine but I want to get one with Bluetooth and an AUX input.

Ok, I figured without an AUX input you probably wouldn't want it, but what about the Polish Flag, I could do you up a nice template?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 22, 2016, 01:11:23 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

Congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 22, 2016, 01:13:21 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

That's great, Harmonie! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 22, 2016, 01:26:34 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 21, 2016, 01:51:29 PM
Looks fun Bud, were there any classic minis there too?

Sorry Claire, I didn't see this. Unfortunately there were no classics, just modern BMW Minis.

Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

Congratulations!!! What are you planning on doing with your music major?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 22, 2016, 01:38:56 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:
Awesome!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 22, 2016, 01:42:12 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

Well done and congratulations. How awesome. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on March 22, 2016, 05:35:20 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

That is wonderful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 22, 2016, 06:29:38 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:
Brilliant new! Woot!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 10:49:36 AM
Thank you everyone!

Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 22, 2016, 01:26:34 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

Congratulations!!! What are you planning on doing with your music major?

I'm in a general 'Musical Arts' major right now, but the plan is to get my Bachelor's in that and then move onto Musicology for my Master's degree. Then I can teach Music History.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 22, 2016, 02:06:33 PM
Congratulations, Harmonie!  :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny on March 22, 2016, 02:17:47 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:

Days as an overnight stocker,
I'm not sure that makes sense
Thank god you're free of them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on March 22, 2016, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 22, 2016, 01:09:06 AM
I officially got accepted into the music major program at the university I went and auditioned for!

My days as an overnight stocker are officially limited!  :frolic:
Hurray, and congratulations!!

My father, who I don't have much contact with, has decided, out of the blue, to send me $1000. I was considering not taking it, but my husband's seven year old desktop computer is acting up and may need replacing. So I am cheerful that we won't have to put that on a credit card.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2016, 11:03:18 PM
Tomorrow's a holiday! Woot!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on March 25, 2016, 07:16:12 PM
Excellent! :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on March 25, 2016, 07:22:03 PM
That is wonderful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 25, 2016, 07:40:05 PM
Congratulations, and how exciting for you both. This will be the first of at least six kids right?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 25, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.

That's awesome congratulations to both of you :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2016, 09:53:14 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.

:frolic: Congratulations!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2016, 10:38:08 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.

Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 25, 2016, 11:48:38 PM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.
Dude! That's awesome.

Cogratulations!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 12:44:40 AM
That's great news Firebird! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 26, 2016, 12:47:03 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.

How wonderful!  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 26, 2016, 02:54:12 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 25, 2016, 06:39:40 PM
Been waiting a while to post this one,  as it's not totally public yet (so no Facebook comments), but we're  going to be parents ;D Due in October.
Oh, my Asmo!
(https://img.pandawhale.com/post-35714-andy-dwyer-happy-reaction-gif-vjxg.gif)
That's great news! Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on March 26, 2016, 03:20:51 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 25, 2016, 07:40:05 PM
Congratulations, and how exciting for you both. This will be the first of at least six kids right?

:o
:rofl:

Thanks everyone! Been a roller coaster lately, and that was one reason the recent carbon monoxide leak was especially scary. Luckily she got blood tests immediately afterward and everything was OK. This will be the first grandchild on either side, so it's a pretty big deal. Hopefully we won't screw this up too much!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 26, 2016, 04:20:12 AM
I can feel all your energy, right now!  :grin:

Translation: You sound so happy, and excited, and I'm very, very happy for you and your lovely very pregnant wife.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2016, 06:44:53 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 26, 2016, 03:20:51 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 25, 2016, 07:40:05 PM
Congratulations, and how exciting for you both. This will be the first of at least six kids right?

:o
:rofl:

Thanks everyone! Been a roller coaster lately, and that was one reason the recent carbon monoxide leak was especially scary. Luckily she got blood tests immediately afterward and everything was OK. This will be the first grandchild on either side, so it's a pretty big deal. Hopefully we won't screw this up too much!
Get one side of the family to buy little clothes up to a year old and the other side to buy 1 year plus, otherwise you'll never wear all the stuff you get given!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on March 26, 2016, 03:22:32 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 06:44:53 AM
Quote from: Firebird on March 26, 2016, 03:20:51 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 25, 2016, 07:40:05 PM
Congratulations, and how exciting for you both. This will be the first of at least six kids right?

:o
:rofl:

Thanks everyone! Been a roller coaster lately, and that was one reason the recent carbon monoxide leak was especially scary. Luckily she got blood tests immediately afterward and everything was OK. This will be the first grandchild on either side, so it's a pretty big deal. Hopefully we won't screw this up too much!
Get one side of the family to buy little clothes up to a year old and the other side to buy 1 year plus, otherwise you'll never wear all the stuff you get given!

This is good advice but people will still buy you ridiculously impractical baby clothes just because they look cute. 

Whilst we're on this subject, why do babies need pockets in their clothes?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 26, 2016, 03:22:32 PM
Whilst we're on this subject, why do babies need pockets in their clothes?

:notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:31:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 26, 2016, 03:22:32 PM
Whilst we're on this subject, why do babies need pockets in their clothes?

:notsure:

Ah..... Um..... :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 26, 2016, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:31:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 26, 2016, 03:22:32 PM
Whilst we're on this subject, why do babies need pockets in their clothes?

:notsure:

Ah..... Um..... :notsure:
Well..... you see...  :thinking:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 26, 2016, 10:49:46 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 26, 2016, 04:40:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 26, 2016, 04:31:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 26, 2016, 03:42:47 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 26, 2016, 03:22:32 PM
Whilst we're on this subject, why do babies need pockets in their clothes?

:notsure:

Ah..... Um..... :notsure:
Well..... you see...  :thinking:

I've seen baby clothes with pockets bigger than most women's jeans. Ya know, because babies have so much stuff to carry.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 27, 2016, 12:42:36 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 26, 2016, 10:49:46 PM
I've seen baby clothes with pockets bigger than most women's jeans. Ya know, because babies have so much stuff to carry.

I think that's the point. Like having an extra handbag.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2016, 01:04:53 PM
How devious, having an extra handbag disguised as a baby's outfit. I like it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 28, 2016, 02:38:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 27, 2016, 01:04:53 PM
How devious, having an extra handbag disguised as a baby's outfit. I like it.
^^^
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 28, 2016, 06:51:34 PM
I am cheerful because I have a house guest who is from a whole 'nother culture.

Three years ago he subscribed to a forum that concerns boat design, building, operating, etc. I am a senior member there. Justinas sought advice about designing and building a tiny little sailboat.  After numerous posts between us we began to use PMs. About two hundred of them over three years. Somehow I became his mentor and we became virtual friends.

He is 25 years old, lives in Kaunas Lithuania. He has a masters degree in music and he is a spectacularly accomplished classical guitarist. Lithuania is a poor country where the average income is less than 10k per year. He had to be very careful with his boat building budget. Time went by and we arranged to have him visit the U.S. as my guest. I helped with transportation costs which he surprisingly managed  round trip tickets for the whole damned trip for less than $600 US. Amazing.

It has been a pleasant experience for my wife, Elaine, and me. He is a sophisticated and intelligent young man who speaks near perfect English. We rented a junk guitar with which he can make beautiful sounds.  I had no idea how complex an instrument the guitar can be although I have listened to the masters like Sergovia and others.

We have had a helluva good time. He is stoked with my small sailboat which he has spent several hours sailing and enjoying. He leaves to go back home on Wednesday to face another journey of 36 hours. ....Orlando to Boston to Amsterdam to Vilnius Lithuania, and then a bus ride of about 100 kilometers to his home in Kaunas. Plenty of layovers at the various terminals.

Of course we exposed him to all sorts of Americana, like Hooters, Lowes, local live theatre, a visit to Cape Canaveral to see the NASA exhibits, and all that kind of thing. One of the first carefully constructed, polite, questions that he asked was; Why are American women so fat?  Lithuanian women are predominantly slender it seems.

It has been a reason to be cheerful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 28, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
That sounds very enjoyable indeed. And why are American women fat?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 29, 2016, 01:37:32 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 28, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
That sounds very enjoyable indeed. And why are American women fat?

Actually more American men are overweight than women.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 29, 2016, 03:03:34 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 29, 2016, 01:37:32 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 28, 2016, 07:00:26 PM
That sounds very enjoyable indeed. And why are American women fat?

Actually more American men are overweight than women.

Americans are fat in general. The average BMI for men is 28.7 and 28.6 for women, The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9 for a young to middle aged adults, anything above is considered overweight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 29, 2016, 04:28:50 AM
What is cheerful about us being fat?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 30, 2016, 05:16:46 AM
Cheerful because I was pleased with my house guest, his gentlemanly manners, and his talent with a musical instrument,. The remark about Americans being fat was an observation not a criticism. What the hell, maybe Lithuanians are generally undernourished.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on March 30, 2016, 01:28:20 PM
Quote from: Icarus on March 30, 2016, 05:16:46 AM
Cheerful because I was pleased with my house guest, his gentlemanly manners, and his talent with a musical instrument,. The remark about Americans being fat was an observation not a criticism. What the hell, maybe Lithuanians are generally undernourished.

His observation was correct. Americans are fat. It is something you notice within a few seconds of getting off the plane. The norm is overweight (that is beginning to be the same over here), you regularly see obese people and at least one whale of a person a day, the likes I have only seen in media and in the US. I am still haunted by visions of a lady at a buffet in Florida resting a plate on her belly with another full plate in her hand and the serving spoon in the other. If getting as much food as possible in one trip from a buffet cart was the peak survival ability she would have evolved to be the apex of the species.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2016, 06:52:31 PM
I got my old job at the military academy back!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2016, 07:48:21 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2016, 06:52:31 PM
I got my old job at the military academy back!!
Refresh my memory, I slept last night.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2016, 08:05:31 PM
The military academy horse barn that I worked at before I went to college offered me a part time position.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 30, 2016, 09:06:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2016, 08:05:31 PM
The military academy horse barn that I worked at before I went to college offered me a part time position.
Awesome!

Assuming this is a good thing I am really happy for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 30, 2016, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 30, 2016, 08:05:31 PM
The military academy horse barn that I worked at before I went to college offered me a part time position.
So you know the people and you like the place?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Michael1 on March 30, 2016, 09:36:39 PM
loving my girlfriend :hug2:  :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on April 01, 2016, 03:23:44 AM
Just one shift away from an eleven day vacation.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 01, 2016, 08:21:03 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 01, 2016, 03:23:44 AM
Just one shift away from an eleven day vacation.  ;D
Would you like an eleven day ban so you do things in the real world?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on April 01, 2016, 01:32:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 01, 2016, 08:21:03 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on April 01, 2016, 03:23:44 AM
Just one shift away from an eleven day vacation.  ;D
Would you like an eleven day ban so you do things in the real world?

Oh? No thanks.

Pft... the real world. I'll spend my vacation doing what I normally do when I'm off! I wouldn't have it any other way. lol (well, I really could use more of a social life...)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 01, 2016, 07:00:30 PM
Could not find the old thread titled Videos worth watching.....so ..............  Buddy might like this one. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y5XJbSqwriM?rel=0
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 02, 2016, 08:19:55 PM
Quote from: Icarus on April 01, 2016, 07:00:30 PM
Could not find the old thread titled Videos worth watching.....so ..............  Buddy might like this one. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y5XJbSqwriM?rel=0

Hey Icarus, they moved it to the Media section, the thread you were looking for, anyway...beautiful horses, hair is Jet Black like Elvis.

Question, is it natural for horses to high step that way? Seems like it would be sorta of uncomfortable for them, have always wondered that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 02, 2016, 08:29:10 PM
Nah some horses move like that naturally. It's called action. Some horses, like quarter horses have very little:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjaksartifacts.com%2Fassets%2FJAtrotweb.jpg&hash=6a019af0ca6f65e5053104b4172e56c4c498e30c)

And some, like hackneys, have a lot of action:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cd/44/44/cd444445a4369195003fb81a0cdb8328.jpg)


And then there's the friesians, they are pretty but dumb as a brick.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2016, 12:14:45 PM
Tomorrow I'm going to a lecture on why social ills such as racism have risen in Brazil during this political crisis. I hope they stress the social psychology aspect of it! :D 

Fun topic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2016, 02:15:32 PM
The weekend has officially begun! Bring out the dancing M&Ms! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on April 09, 2016, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 09, 2016, 02:15:32 PM
The weekend has officially begun! Bring out the dancing M&Ms! :party:

They aren't M&M's they're cool spots.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdumpfm.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fimages%2F20111210%2F1323570588683-dumpfm-FAUXreal-th_Cool-Spot100.gif&hash=8141e0a116bd7b331b6edd4fbd9e7a08c1e051da)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on April 09, 2016, 06:48:56 PM
Well, I don't really keep track of numbers while running because I'm focused on my dog... But I'm pretty sure she got her FDCh and took #21 national ranking this morning.

The ranking is both impressive and not, as there are only 43 Siberians ever. So it's not that big a pool, but there is also a reason there are only 43 Siberians ever.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 12, 2016, 08:37:09 AM
Finally got an appointment so that I can get a second opinion about my knee! I'll see the second doctor on the 27th.  :frolic: (Or I would be doing that if my knee weren't broken.  ;D )
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 12, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 12, 2016, 08:37:09 AM
Finally got an appointment so that I can get a second opinion about my knee! I'll see the second doctor on the 27th.  :frolic: (Or I would be doing that if my knee weren't broken.  ;D )

Hooray!  Altho I'm sure all this running around to doctors is no picnic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 12, 2016, 05:54:23 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

We are so glad that you turned out okay OG! Take your time and just focus on getting better, we'll still be here. *hugs*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 12, 2016, 05:56:54 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!
Great to see you're on the mend.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 12, 2016, 06:00:43 PM
Alright OldGit, welcome back...I dare say this will cheer everyone up here today!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 12, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

I'm so happy!
:love: :hug:  :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 12, 2016, 09:14:14 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 12, 2016, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

I'm so happy!
:love: :hug:  :love:

What Mags said.  Here, I made you a virtual cake that can't harden arteries:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1502/26122336490_af436e4975.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 12, 2016, 09:37:13 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

:) :) :)

Yay, this has made my day :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 12, 2016, 09:57:48 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!
Hey! Your'e back! Nice.   :drink:

Are you now fit to comment on your recently having been described as "a massive beetroot red itch monster" by persons close to you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 12, 2016, 10:34:47 PM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

So glad to see you're back, OldGit!  :postoday:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on April 12, 2016, 11:32:59 PM
 :dance: :welcomeback: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 13, 2016, 08:47:56 AM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!
:party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on April 13, 2016, 09:57:10 AM
Quote from: OldGit on April 12, 2016, 05:44:26 PM
I'm finally out of hospital, after almost 3 weeks.  I'm picking up strength after the heart attack, but the continuing effects of the drug reaction are more annoying, even though not life-threatening.

I'm very grateful for all the good wishes on facebook.  I've not been able to read the forum, and I've not a lot of energy to join in.  However I'll work my way through the backlog bit by bit.  Thanks for the support, everybody!

Outstanding news! It's really good to see you here again.  :dance:

Best wishes from both myself and Lark for a smooth and swift recovery. :cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 15, 2016, 03:12:44 PM
Two words.

Liverpool.

Semi-Finals.

Greatest comeback ever.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on April 15, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 15, 2016, 03:12:44 PM
Two words.

Liverpool.

Semi-Finals.

Greatest comeback ever.

I'm not quite sure it beats their Champions League Final of 2005.  I was a student living in Liverpool on that night, even as a United fan I got excited about that final and comeback.  I remember when the final penalty went in you actually heard the roar on the streets and people went out onto the street to party. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on April 15, 2016, 04:24:11 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 15, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
I'm not quite sure it beats their Champions League Final of 2005.  I was a student living in Liverpool on that night, even as a United fan I got excited about that final and comeback.  I remember when the final penalty went in you actually heard the roar on the streets and people went out onto the street to party.

I was in Liverpool for that game as well, the whole city was buzzing beforehand then went mental afterwards. Last nights game was very good but was only the Europa League.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 15, 2016, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on April 15, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 15, 2016, 03:12:44 PM
Two words.

Liverpool.

Semi-Finals.

Greatest comeback ever.

I'm not quite sure it beats their Champions League Final of 2005.  I was a student living in Liverpool on that night, even as a United fan I got excited about that final and comeback.  I remember when the final penalty went in you actually heard the roar on the streets and people went out onto the street to party.

That is true, comparisons have been made...two of the greatest comebacks ever, maybe?

Anywho' I'm sure it was very quite in Old Trafford, or Stretford, or is it Manchester? (I get confused with all of your cities, villages, and boroughs)

:???:

I had an NCO in the Army, a Staff Sgt. by the name of Fano who was from the UK. I would tease him about where he was from as he would say, I live in Blackburn, near West Lothian outside Glasgow, or something like that.



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Crow on April 15, 2016, 06:27:18 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on April 15, 2016, 05:26:24 PM
That is true, comparisons have been made...two of the greatest comebacks ever, maybe?

Anywho' I'm sure it was very quite in Old Trafford, or Stretford, or is it Manchester? (I get confused with all of your cities, villages, and boroughs)

:???:

I had an NCO in the Army, a Staff Sgt. by the name of Fano who was from the UK. I would tease him about where he was from as he would say, I live in Blackburn, near West Lothian outside Glasgow, or something like that.

Nope that would be 2012 Premier league last day of the season. Manchester United and Manchester City are on equal points, United need City to lose or draw to win the title due to goal difference, Manchester United win there game, City are losing 2-1 in extra time with 4 mins to go, the camera looks to Ferguson and the rest of the team, they look jubilant thinking there is no way they can comeback in that time frame, Djecko gets a goal and equals it, with only a min left Aguero rips through the defence and gets a goal, the commentators lose their shit, everyone lose their shit, the camera cuts to Ferguson as he finds out the news, from a smile to a smacked arse in the blink of an eye. The final whistle goes and the pitch is invaded. Half the city go insane the other half shut the fuck up for a good while
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 15, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
My department at work is responsible for dealing with problem orders and making sure they get shipped. For years it was the red-headed step-child of the company because we don't really generate production numbers. That started to change once we got a new client with a huge account. The client demanded a penalty clause if we didn't get a certain percentage of their orders out within 10 days. Not a big deal, you say? But the product is prescription medications, the client is part of the federal government and the penalty is fine of tens of thousands of dollars per "miss." Suddenly the company realized that working with problem orders really was important.

The past few months, we've been getting staffing and training, bigwigs coming down to the production floor to ask us how we are doing, computers and other equipment we've been needing, and people coming from other sites to help us get reorganized. It has been really great to finally be getting credit and recognition for what we do. It really was funny the first couple of times folks from upstairs came down to our area. Normally we don't see them unless there is a disaster. You can imagine the looks we were giving each other when we were told they just wanted to see how we were doing and that there was no disaster.

However, the best thing has been the new supervisor at night. He's really laid-back and funny. He'd worked with our department a bit before his promotion, so he knows the area and the people. He just stands back and lets up get on with it. He's there if we have a question or need help and offers suggestions if he sees something we could be doing in a way to make it easier or more efficient. He's the best supervisor I've ever worked with.

It also helps that I have great coworkers. We all get along and no one is territorial. There is a lot of collaboration and back-and-forth, which is what you need when you work in a department whose sole reason for existence is to resolve problems. It is not perfect, but all-in-all, I am very happy and really do enjoy my job.

Although it has been strange to go from being an understaffed, underfunded, and ignored, department stuck in a corner to being the cornerstone of keeping one of our biggest accounts happy and all the attention that goes with it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hardvark on April 15, 2016, 08:36:37 PM
Quote from: Velma on April 15, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
My department at work is responsible for dealing with problem orders and making sure they get shipped. For years it was the red-headed step-child of the company because we don't really generate production numbers. That started to change once we got a new client with a huge account. The client demanded a penalty clause if we didn't get a certain percentage of their orders out within 10 days. Not a big deal, you say? But the product is prescription medications, the client is part of the federal government and the penalty is fine of tens of thousands of dollars per "miss." Suddenly the company realized that working with problem orders really was important.

The past few months, we've been getting staffing and training, bigwigs coming down to the production floor to ask us how we are doing, computers and other equipment we've been needing, and people coming from other sites to help us get reorganized. It has been really great to finally be getting credit and recognition for what we do. It really was funny the first couple of times folks from upstairs came down to our area. Normally we don't see them unless there is a disaster. You can imagine the looks we were giving each other when we were told they just wanted to see how we were doing and that there was no disaster.

However, the best thing has been the new supervisor at night. He's really laid-back and funny. He'd worked with our department a bit before his promotion, so he knows the area and the people. He just stands back and lets up get on with it. He's there if we have a question or need help and offers suggestions if he sees something we could be doing in a way to make it easier or more efficient. He's the best supervisor I've ever worked with.

It also helps that I have great coworkers. We all get along and no one is territorial. There is a lot of collaboration and back-and-forth, which is what you need when you work in a department whose sole reason for existence is to resolve problems. It is not perfect, but all-in-all, I am very happy and really do enjoy my job.

Although it has been strange to go from being an understaffed, underfunded, and ignored, department stuck in a corner to being the cornerstone of keeping one of our biggest accounts happy and all the attention that goes with it.
Agreed, just a bit of recognition at work goes a long way, being happy in your work makes life easier. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2016, 08:39:24 PM
Quote from: Velma on April 15, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
My department at work is responsible for dealing with problem orders and making sure they get shipped. For years it was the red-headed step-child of the company because we don't really generate production numbers. That started to change once we got a new client with a huge account. The client demanded a penalty clause if we didn't get a certain percentage of their orders out within 10 days. Not a big deal, you say? But the product is prescription medications, the client is part of the federal government and the penalty is fine of tens of thousands of dollars per "miss." Suddenly the company realized that working with problem orders really was important.

The past few months, we've been getting staffing and training, bigwigs coming down to the production floor to ask us how we are doing, computers and other equipment we've been needing, and people coming from other sites to help us get reorganized. It has been really great to finally be getting credit and recognition for what we do. It really was funny the first couple of times folks from upstairs came down to our area. Normally we don't see them unless there is a disaster. You can imagine the looks we were giving each other when we were told they just wanted to see how we were doing and that there was no disaster.

However, the best thing has been the new supervisor at night. He's really laid-back and funny. He'd worked with our department a bit before his promotion, so he knows the area and the people. He just stands back and lets up get on with it. He's there if we have a question or need help and offers suggestions if he sees something we could be doing in a way to make it easier or more efficient. He's the best supervisor I've ever worked with.

It also helps that I have great coworkers. We all get along and no one is territorial. There is a lot of collaboration and back-and-forth, which is what you need when you work in a department whose sole reason for existence is to resolve problems. It is not perfect, but all-in-all, I am very happy and really do enjoy my job.

Although it has been strange to go from being an understaffed, underfunded, and ignored, department stuck in a corner to being the cornerstone of keeping one of our biggest accounts happy and all the attention that goes with it.
Bloody marvellous!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2016, 10:02:40 PM
Weekend!  :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 15, 2016, 10:09:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2016, 10:02:40 PM
Weekend!  :jumps:
I know!!!!
:frolic: :dance: :heyhey: :smokin cool: :cheerleader: :beer: :drink: :let'seat: :popcorn:  :clapping: :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 16, 2016, 04:04:55 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 15, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
My department at work is responsible for dealing with problem orders and making sure they get shipped. For years it was the red-headed step-child of the company because we don't really generate production numbers. That started to change once we got a new client with a huge account. The client demanded a penalty clause if we didn't get a certain percentage of their orders out within 10 days. Not a big deal, you say? But the product is prescription medications, the client is part of the federal government and the penalty is fine of tens of thousands of dollars per "miss." Suddenly the company realized that working with problem orders really was important.

The past few months, we've been getting staffing and training, bigwigs coming down to the production floor to ask us how we are doing, computers and other equipment we've been needing, and people coming from other sites to help us get reorganized. It has been really great to finally be getting credit and recognition for what we do. It really was funny the first couple of times folks from upstairs came down to our area. Normally we don't see them unless there is a disaster. You can imagine the looks we were giving each other when we were told they just wanted to see how we were doing and that there was no disaster.

However, the best thing has been the new supervisor at night. He's really laid-back and funny. He'd worked with our department a bit before his promotion, so he knows the area and the people. He just stands back and lets up get on with it. He's there if we have a question or need help and offers suggestions if he sees something we could be doing in a way to make it easier or more efficient. He's the best supervisor I've ever worked with.

It also helps that I have great coworkers. We all get along and no one is territorial. There is a lot of collaboration and back-and-forth, which is what you need when you work in a department whose sole reason for existence is to resolve problems. It is not perfect, but all-in-all, I am very happy and really do enjoy my job.

Although it has been strange to go from being an understaffed, underfunded, and ignored, department stuck in a corner to being the cornerstone of keeping one of our biggest accounts happy and all the attention that goes with it.
It's good to know you're happy, at work, Velma.  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 17, 2016, 10:13:44 PM
It makes a big difference.

I've not driven since I broke my knee. Today, we went out to an empty parking lot and I drove around a bit. It was both painful and against doctor's orders, but it is good to know I can do it if I have to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on April 18, 2016, 07:53:47 PM
Well done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 18, 2016, 11:03:54 PM
Quote from: Velma on April 17, 2016, 10:13:44 PM
It makes a big difference.

I've not driven since I broke my knee. Today, we went out to an empty parking lot and I drove around a bit. It was both painful and against doctor's orders, but it is good to know I can do it if I have to.

I'm sure all the other drivers on the road are happy to know you are out there driving as well....tsk, tsk Velma ;D



Just kidding, good for you Velma...my wife injured her leg/knee some years ago, and we ended up getting her these extensions that clipped to the pedals.
This allowed her to not have to reach out and stretch her leg so much which caused her some pain and discomfort when she drove.

Maybe that could be an option for you once you get back out on the open highway?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on April 18, 2016, 11:15:45 PM
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Yesterday I visited the Classic Car and Boot Sale in London at the Kings Cross Development. There were vintage stalls selling 1940s and 1950s furniture; household goods such as radios; record players; crockery and vinyl LPs, (vinyl is very big here in UK at the moment - is it the same in US?) posters, magazines and shelf units.  Many of the stallholders were dressed in 1940s outfits, and looked fabulous. The highlight was the classic cars - the 1940s and 50s Cadillacs and Chevvys were just sooooo cool; no cars since come even close. The Morgan is now only second on my list of what-I-am-going-to-buy-when-I-win-the-lottery-list; a 1950s Cadillac or Chevrolet is now top.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2016, 03:03:20 AM
^

I tried but I couldn't get those image links to work. :(

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2016, 03:21:59 AM
Tomorrow is a holiday!  :jumps:

Friday is an ordinary day, though.  :sad sigh:

No extended super weekend this time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 26, 2016, 07:38:55 PM
Just did my taxes.   :???:




Not usually a cause for joy, But it seems the government owes me 5300NOK. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on April 27, 2016, 12:45:07 AM
Lakrids salted caramel liquorice - OMG, only the most orgasmic substance ever to pass my lips. Thank you MrsSiz
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oBulIytjL.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on April 27, 2016, 05:43:20 AM
Quote from: Siz on April 27, 2016, 12:45:07 AM
Lakrids salted caramel liquorice - OMG, only the most orgasmic substance ever to pass my lips. Thank you MrsSiz
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oBulIytjL.jpg)

Mrs. Siz must love you a lot, because that licorice is friggin' good (and expensive)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 28, 2016, 07:12:21 AM
Quote from: Siz on April 27, 2016, 12:45:07 AM
Lakrids salted caramel liquorice - OMG, only the most orgasmic substance ever to pass my lips. Thank you MrsSiz
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oBulIytjL.jpg)
That just made me all tingly. I must acquire this substance!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 28, 2016, 07:25:17 AM
Completely forgot why I came to this thread... :d'oh!:

FINALLY got my second opinion today about my knee replacement. The second doctor (Dr. Perry) agreed with the first doctor (Dr. Hulsey) that it is necessary. I also found out that not only does my rheumatologist think highly of Dr. Hulsey, but Dr. Perry does also. In fact, Dr. Perry sent his mother to Dr. Hulsey to have her knee replacement done. Apparently my Workers' Compensation caseworker randomly assigned me to one of the best orthopedists in the state if not in the entire Mid-Western US. Most doctors of that caliber don't accept Workers' Compensation cases. Well, I suppose I was due  a bit of luck.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 28, 2016, 09:05:45 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 28, 2016, 07:25:17 AM
Completely forgot why I came to this thread... :d'oh!:

FINALLY got my second opinion today about my knee replacement. The second doctor (Dr. Perry) agreed with the first doctor (Dr. Hulsey) that it is necessary. I also found out that not only does my rheumatologist think highly of Dr. Hulsey, but Dr. Perry does also. In fact, Dr. Perry sent his mother to Dr. Hulsey to have her knee replacement done. Apparently my Workers' Compensation caseworker randomly assigned me to one of the best orthopedists in the state if not in the entire Mid-Western US. Most doctors of that caliber don't accept Workers' Compensation cases. Well, I suppose I was due  a bit of luck.  :D

I should say so.  Wow!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on April 28, 2016, 09:20:24 AM
Good news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on April 28, 2016, 11:27:22 AM
Excellent Velma. Best wishes
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2016, 11:41:11 AM
That's great, Velma! What a stroke of luck!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 28, 2016, 12:36:34 PM
Super news Velma!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on April 28, 2016, 05:02:50 PM
Awesome Velma!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 28, 2016, 07:58:37 PM
Good news Velma, you're right you were due some good karma!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on April 28, 2016, 10:24:26 PM
I was cold and now I just ate some warm pizza rolls.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2016, 12:10:35 AM
Had a great time at a Mini rally today. People were pulling over to take pictures and videos of us. Charlie did really well keeping up with the fancy Cooper Ss and I even won a bucket of detailing supplies. Very good day.  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/SD72oAF.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 01, 2016, 02:14:28 AM
You are having way too much fun with that little thing.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 01, 2016, 03:43:38 AM
I'm just getting my money's worth. And then some. I waited damn near long enough to get this car so I'm going to enjoy it.   ;)

The black car in front of me in the picture had a sticker that said, "I don't chase boys, I pass them." I need that sticker so bad.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 01, 2016, 06:49:27 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 01, 2016, 12:10:35 AM
Had a great time at a Mini rally today. People were pulling over to take pictures and videos of us. Charlie did really well keeping up with the fancy Cooper Ss and I even won a bucket of detailing supplies. Very good day.  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/SD72oAF.jpg)
What fun  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 01, 2016, 09:42:20 AM
Glad to see you having fun, Buddy - but don't forget the poor old horses!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 01, 2016, 04:21:31 PM
That is cool Bud, glad to see you're enjoying the new wheels...I'm trying to imagine the thunderous roar such a line of Mini's would produce as they drive by, shaking folks out of their beds and homes. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 04, 2016, 02:25:13 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.
That's great news, I'm happy for you and your family. :)
It's a girl!  It's a girl!


:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.

Excellent news Firebird, very happy you and your family...don't remember you mentioning before that you knew baby was going to be a girl (Maybe I forgot), but that is exciting.
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2016, 03:24:00 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.

That's wonderful news Firebird!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 04, 2016, 03:44:07 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.
:beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
Excellent news Firebird, very happy you and your family...don't remember you mentioning before that you knew baby was going to be a girl (Maybe I forgot), but that is exciting.
Congratulations!

I don't think I'd mentioned it yet. Wanted to make sure all was well before celebrating.
Thank you all! Now need to figure out names. And daycare. ANd the nursery. And FSM knows what else. But not complaining!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 04, 2016, 06:14:30 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.
Bloody marvellous!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 04, 2016, 06:34:19 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
Excellent news Firebird, very happy you and your family...don't remember you mentioning before that you knew baby was going to be a girl (Maybe I forgot), but that is exciting.
Congratulations!

I don't think I'd mentioned it yet. Wanted to make sure all was well before celebrating.
Thank you all! Now need to figure out names. And daycare. ANd the nursery. And FSM knows what else. But not complaining!

Well Bruno seems to be the go-to guy for names so you could always ask him.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 04, 2016, 06:45:10 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved. 

:) :) :) :)  I'd been thinking about you both and so am happy for you that everything is okay.

And girls are the best :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 04, 2016, 07:15:03 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
Some of you may recall my wife and I had a scary test result with her pregnancy, potentially showing we were both carriers for Tay Sachs.
We did another round of more thorough genetic tests and got the results yesterday. No mutations. Not carriers. Our daughter is OK. Yes, it's a she. So relieved.
Excellent news, Firebird!


:cheerleader: :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 04, 2016, 08:47:36 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
Excellent news Firebird, very happy you and your family...don't remember you mentioning before that you knew baby was going to be a girl (Maybe I forgot), but that is exciting.
Congratulations!

I don't think I'd mentioned it yet. Wanted to make sure all was well before celebrating.
Thank you all! Now need to figure out names. And daycare. ANd the nursery. And FSM knows what else. But not complaining!

Wonderful news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on May 04, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Hurray, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me a licorice blue cheese with a chocolate crust. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2016, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Hurray, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me a licorice blue cheese with a chocolate crust.

Maybe it's just me Tom, but I think you got your signals crossed buddy.

Imagine if I were to write the following, "Yo, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me possum road kill Limburger cheese with a caramel crust."?

Just saying Yo

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2016, 11:18:23 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 04, 2016, 06:34:19 PM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 04:35:39 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 02:39:56 PM
Excellent news Firebird, very happy you and your family...don't remember you mentioning before that you knew baby was going to be a girl (Maybe I forgot), but that is exciting.
Congratulations!

I don't think I'd mentioned it yet. Wanted to make sure all was well before celebrating.
Thank you all! Now need to figure out names. And daycare. ANd the nursery. And FSM knows what else. But not complaining!

Well Bruno seems to be the go-to guy for names so you could always ask him.  ;D

Yes, that is correct I'm the go to guy for names, Guardian can do a wonderful Nursery for you, he's great at that...especially for a girl.
And as for Daycare I think Bud would make a great Nanny
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 11:46:31 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 11:18:23 PM
Yes, that is correct I'm the go to guy for names, Guardian can do a wonderful Nursery for you, he's great at that...especially for a girl.
And as for Daycare I think Bud would make a great Nanny

Awesome! Thanks guys! And who's in charge of diaper-changing and the college fund?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 05, 2016, 12:23:49 AM
Quote from: Firebird on May 04, 2016, 11:46:31 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 11:18:23 PM
Yes, that is correct I'm the go to guy for names, Guardian can do a wonderful Nursery for you, he's great at that...especially for a girl.
And as for Daycare I think Bud would make a great Nanny

Awesome! Thanks guys! And who's in charge of diaper-changing and the college fund?

Well, I have almost no sense of smell, and 3 younger brothers worth of past experience, so I think I can take on the diaper duty.   :rimshot:  Not sure about the college fund -- do we have anyone here who's insanely rich?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on May 05, 2016, 01:20:40 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Hurray, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me a licorice blue cheese with a chocolate crust.

POINH

Trying to suppress my gag reflex right now but that's the kind of dumbass combo that might actually work. Wine pairing might be an issue...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2016, 11:51:01 AM
That's great news, Firebird!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 05, 2016, 03:00:03 PM
Yes great news Firebird and Mrs Firebird have been relieved of fear.
I'm entirely ignorant of this, was the fear appropriate or has free enterprise got itself a new thing?

Sorry

Daughters are the best.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 05, 2016, 03:30:07 PM
Daughters are great, but...boys are easier.

I have both a son and daughter, and I drove each one to school (High School) on may way to work each morning.

My son could wake up, eat, get cleaned and dressed, and be in the car in 15 minutes, in four years he hardly ever made me wait. Daughter on the other hand...she was up 1 an a half to two hours before we had to leave, and pushed my patience to the tipping point on more than one occasion.

I had to wait for her constantly, sitting there in the driveway, honking the horn,.. and then I would arrive late to work. My boss could tell when she was on break from school because I was getting to the office early on those weeks, and he would also joke that I seemed happier and less stressed during school holidays.

Last year when my daughter was getting married, and her and I were waiting to take our turn down the isle we joked about it this very thing...truth be told I wouldn't change it for anything.  8)




Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 05, 2016, 04:28:24 PM
Yes but you must of imparted some ancient male knowledge to your son.
I'm glad I didn't have to do that because I'd have had to fake it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 05, 2016, 04:40:59 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 05, 2016, 03:00:03 PM
I'm entirely ignorant of this, was the fear appropriate or has free enterprise got itself a new thing?
Good question. My mother claims the latter :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 07, 2016, 04:04:05 AM
On my way to work this morning I stopped at my regular coffee shop for cup o' joe, and there was a small group of retirees sitting having coffee together.
These gentlemen are at the shop quite often, and I have spoken to them numerous times, they are very kind and polite, funny and well liked in the shop.

This morning one of the three gents was discussing apps for the iPhone, and was explaining how you go about downloading these from the Appstore. Apparently one of the other guys just got a new iPhone and wasn't that familiar with it.

After listening to his friend he said, "Okay so I have to go to the Apple Store and get this app? Well it will have to wait because I don't have the time to drive all the way out there" (We don't have an Apple Store very close to our neighborhood)

The first guy said, "No, not the Apple Store, the AppStore".

"Well', said the second guy, "Is this App Store closer to us than the Apple Store?"

At this point I laughed, along with the other two guys and the first guy said to me, "See what I have to go through, he'll be calling me at all hours trying to figure this phone out"..."You big dummy, the AppStore is on your phone, here let me show you again".

This had me smiling all morning, reminded me of that commercial with the woman who has pictures taped to the actual wall in her house because she thinks that's how Facebook works, have you seen it?

And at the end she tells her friend, "I unfriend you" and the other lady says, "But that's not how it works, it's not how any of this works".
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 05:38:51 AM
That's a nice story, Bruno.  :shifty:
Now I must confess. This is so embarrassing.  :-[ I have never owned a cell phone.  :shifty:
I've seen them from far away, and I've touched them...they're soooo smooth.  :grin: ...But I've never actually owned one. I barely graduated to a microwave. It's embarrassing to share this with all of you, but at the same time, it's sooooo liberating!
Oh, why the hell not?! I still watch movies on my VCR!!! Yes, I do! ;D
You know what that means, right? If I don't have a cell phone....I still use, "A little Black Book!" That's right, I do!  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 07, 2016, 06:25:01 AM
Oh boy I don't know what I would do without my phone. Between that and my iPad I haven't touched a desktop computer in months.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 05:38:51 AM
That's a nice story, Bruno.  :shifty:
Now I must confess. This is so embarrassing.  :-[ I have never owned a cell phone.  :shifty:
I've seen them from far away, and I've touched them...they're soooo smooth.  :grin: ...But I've never actually owned one. I barely graduated to a microwave. It's embarrassing to share this with all of you, but at the same time, it's sooooo liberating!
Oh, why the hell not?! I still watch movies on my VCR!!! Yes, I do! ;D
You know what that means, right? If I don't have a cell phone....I still use, "A little Black Book!" That's right, I do!  :lol:

You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 10:44:28 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 05:38:51 AM
That's a nice story, Bruno.  :shifty:
Now I must confess. This is so embarrassing.  :-[ I have never owned a cell phone.  :shifty:
I've seen them from far away, and I've touched them...they're soooo smooth.  :grin: ...But I've never actually owned one. I barely graduated to a microwave. It's embarrassing to share this with all of you, but at the same time, it's sooooo liberating!
Oh, why the hell not?! I still watch movies on my VCR!!! Yes, I do! ;D
You know what that means, right? If I don't have a cell phone....I still use, "A little Black Book!" That's right, I do!  :lol:

You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)

Even if I stopped posting gifs today, everyone else ( Davin, Bruno, Budhorse4, Apathy, even Tank and Crow, etc) would continue to post them, so your problem wouldn't be solved.  :(

I would also like to see people stop doing some things in the world, but I don't think that's not gonna happen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2016, 01:41:05 AM
I do try to limit my use in respect for other people. I also have a limited data plan (plus I share with 3 other people) on my phone, so I can see how annoying it is. I just like gifs because it's a good way to show tone in the text, which is something that I struggle with sometimes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 02:29:20 AM
I think Davin, Bruno and I have 'toned-it-down' a little bit, but then Apathy came, and it just went downhill from there--again.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2016, 02:49:17 AM
Yeah I tend to forget a lot, especially when I've been on tumblr a lot which uses gifs like punctuation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 02:58:08 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 08, 2016, 02:49:17 AM
Yeah I tend to forget a lot, especially when I've been on tumblr a lot which uses gifs like punctuation.
Oh! My! God!
I want to go there!!!
Where is that!?
I am dying to post a gif right now. But I won't.  :haironfire:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 08, 2016, 03:01:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 05:38:51 AM
That's a nice story, Bruno.  :shifty:
Now I must confess. This is so embarrassing.  :-[ I have never owned a cell phone.  :shifty:
I've seen them from far away, and I've touched them...they're soooo smooth.  :grin: ...But I've never actually owned one. I barely graduated to a microwave. It's embarrassing to share this with all of you, but at the same time, it's sooooo liberating!
Oh, why the hell not?! I still watch movies on my VCR!!! Yes, I do! ;D
You know what that means, right? If I don't have a cell phone....I still use, "A little Black Book!" That's right, I do!  :lol:

I find it absolutely amazing to find out you don't have a cell phone, nor have never owned one. I mean this is even more amazing than when someone you really know admits to you that they never watched the Godfather before, or even stranger a guy I know in his mid-senenties has never, not even one fucking time tasted coffee....how is that even possible?

Butt even that is not as bizarre as Magdalena not owning a cell phone...sorta makes my ban of you yesterday, you know the "Back in My Day Ban" even more relevant.

By the way Magdalena do you use a rotary phone at home? ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 03:12:43 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 08, 2016, 03:01:31 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 07, 2016, 05:38:51 AM
That's a nice story, Bruno.  :shifty:
Now I must confess. This is so embarrassing.  :-[ I have never owned a cell phone.  :shifty:
I've seen them from far away, and I've touched them...they're soooo smooth.  :grin: ...But I've never actually owned one. I barely graduated to a microwave. It's embarrassing to share this with all of you, but at the same time, it's sooooo liberating!
Oh, why the hell not?! I still watch movies on my VCR!!! Yes, I do! ;D
You know what that means, right? If I don't have a cell phone....I still use, "A little Black Book!" That's right, I do!  :lol:

I find it absolutely amazing to find out you don't have a cell phone, nor have never owned one. I mean this is even more amazing than when someone you really know admits to you that they never watched the Godfather before, or even stranger a guy I know in his mid-senenties has never, not even one fucking time tasted coffee....how is that even possible?

Butt even that is not as bizarre as Magdalena not owning a cell phone...sorta makes my ban of you yesterday, you know the "Back in My Day Ban" even more relevant.

By the way Magdalena do you use a rotary phone at home? ;D
:lol:
Sorry, I know, a 'cheap' gif.

Anyways, yes, that's why your post yesterday made me nervous.  :shifty: :grin:
I already told you about the vacuum, so as you can see, I'm not lying.
I don't have a rotary phone, but I do pay for a 'home phone.' Some people find that strange.  :scratch:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 08, 2016, 03:37:34 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 02:58:08 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 08, 2016, 02:49:17 AM
Yeah I tend to forget a lot, especially when I've been on tumblr a lot which uses gifs like punctuation.
Oh! My! God!
I want to go there!!!
Where is that!?
I am dying to post a gif right now. But I won't.  :haironfire:
www.tumblr.com (http://www.tumblr.com) for all your gif, picture, fandom, and porn blog needs. I don't look at porn but for some reason a lot of them follow me??
budhorse4.tumblr.com (http://budhorse4.tumblr.com). Be warned, it's mostly dumb memes  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 04:53:00 AM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on May 08, 2016, 03:37:34 AM
budhorse4.tumblr.com (http://budhorse4.tumblr.com). Be warned, it's mostly dumb memes  ;D
Found this one there, loved it!  ;D


(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F66.media.tumblr.com%2Ff67869ee37da246342e526d2af15174c%2Ftumblr_o0mdo3C0P41rjh49oo1_500.jpg&hash=f20eba247f67d65d5d50d6f1379e80322123472a)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 05:16:17 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)
I have a question.
Does using the SPOILER: HIDE help?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 08, 2016, 08:11:55 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 05:16:17 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)
I have a question.
Does using the SPOILER: HIDE help?
No. The browser will follow the image link and load the file in the background and display it when the spoiler is opened.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on May 08, 2016, 08:54:33 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Hurray, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me a licorice blue cheese with a chocolate crust.

Maybe it's just me Tom, but I think you got your signals crossed buddy.

Imagine if I were to write the following, "Yo, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me possum road kill Limburger cheese with a caramel crust."?

Just saying Yo

Sounds great as well, where can you buy it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on May 08, 2016, 09:14:12 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 04, 2016, 10:21:10 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on May 04, 2016, 09:40:49 PM
Hurray, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me a licorice blue cheese with a chocolate crust.

Maybe it's just me Tom, but I think you got your signals crossed buddy.

Imagine if I were to write the following, "Yo, my wife loves me a lot. She bought for me possum road kill Limburger cheese with a caramel crust."?

Just saying Yo

You are probably right. A better description might be, that my wife bought me a blue cheese, spiced up [inside] with licorice essence, with chocolate crumbles on top.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 08, 2016, 01:26:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 05:16:17 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)
I have a question.
Does using the SPOILER: HIDE help?

Not really. It's fine, I just don't come on here unless I'm in my house with WiFi.  My main browsing time used to be on the commute to work or lunchtimes but I ended up having to keep buying more data to do so. I use my phone to contact JJ so have an international calling plan but it comes with less data as standard unless I pay a lot per month.  I love haf but not enough to pay a small fortune every month!

It just bugs me slightly when people assume the reason I don't like them is a sense of humour failure or general hater.  It's really not that, people can amuse themselves in anyway they want but just understand why we can't all join in!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 11:14:06 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 08, 2016, 01:26:58 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 08, 2016, 05:16:17 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 07, 2016, 09:09:02 AM
You should buy one with a limited data package, then your opinion on gifs may change ;)
I have a question.
Does using the SPOILER: HIDE help?

Not really. It's fine, I just don't come on here unless I'm in my house with WiFi.  My main browsing time used to be on the commute to work or lunchtimes but I ended up having to keep buying more data to do so. I use my phone to contact JJ so have an international calling plan but it comes with less data as standard unless I pay a lot per month.  I love haf but not enough to pay a small fortune every month!

It just bugs me slightly when people assume the reason I don't like them is a sense of humour failure or general hater.  It's really not that, people can amuse themselves in anyway they want but just understand why we can't all join in!
I understand your frustration.  :therethere:
For about four years I came here with dial up internet and I wasn't able to see any images at all, no videos, gifs, nothing! Sometimes not even the avatars.  >:(

People complimented each other when a photograph was posted, and I couldn't participate. One day, I said, "Enough!" I got high speed internet, and I just went crazy! So, for me right now, it's: Images, images, images!  :cheerleader:
Sorry.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 12, 2016, 05:13:14 AM
I have good friends.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Hardvark on May 12, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
It's a lovely sunny day, I'm fighting fit, what more could I want.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 12, 2016, 10:12:54 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on May 12, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
It's a lovely sunny day, I'm fighting fit, what more could I want.

Some tasty waves and a cool buzz.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 12, 2016, 10:47:22 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on May 12, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
It's a lovely sunny day, I'm fighting fit, what more could I want.
A hammock, a petite brunette, and a couple of Margaritas?  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 13, 2016, 12:45:07 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on May 12, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
It's a lovely sunny day, I'm fighting fit, what more could I want.
A great big boggie to pick out your nose!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2016, 03:46:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 13, 2016, 12:45:07 PM
Quote from: Hardvark on May 12, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
It's a lovely sunny day, I'm fighting fit, what more could I want.
A great big boggie to pick out your nose!

Wut

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 14, 2016, 10:30:39 PM
On Monday I'm staying home. :grin: Extended weekend!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 15, 2016, 11:08:43 PM
So after having gotten my dads boat out of winter storage last week, today we decided to go fishing to inaugurate the 2016 boating season.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13177809_10153433978970981_1759208746152607298_n.jpg?oh=cf0406de4a8f61c776e14bb381304abf&oe=57AA0065)
Caught three cod. Only one big enough to keep. The highlight of the day was definitely that my dad caught nothing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 16, 2016, 03:19:51 AM
This hat. Because Comic Con.

(https://cdn.discourse.org/schizophrenia/uploads/default/original/3X/5/c/5ca0fa07214a4a439e3411ffca7809d463b96961.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 16, 2016, 03:24:26 AM
Very nice day here today. We got out and went to a couple of bookstores. You will find this hard to believe, but I came home with five more books. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 16, 2016, 03:30:24 AM
You must like reading.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 16, 2016, 04:13:13 AM
Yes, I do, very much. It is almost a sickness. However, my husband is very much an enabler. I can't drive right now and he whisks me off to bookstores without me even asking him to. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 16, 2016, 04:53:36 AM
How nice of him :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 16, 2016, 05:06:05 AM
He just happens to be the World's Bestest Husband!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 16, 2016, 03:50:37 PM
Quote from: Apathy on May 16, 2016, 03:19:51 AM
This hat. Because Comic Con.

?????

Hey Apathy,

You went to the Motor City Comic Con? My son and a couple of his friends went and had a ball...pictures I've seen of it would confirm, although I don't know what happened to your picture? :'(

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 15, 2016, 11:08:43 PM
So after having gotten my dads boat out of winter storage last week, today we decided to go fishing to inaugurate the 2016 boating season.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13177809_10153433978970981_1759208746152607298_n.jpg?oh=cf0406de4a8f61c776e14bb381304abf&oe=57AA0065)
Caught three cod. Only one big enough to keep. The highlight of the day was definitely that my dad caught nothing.

Very nice picture with the mountains in the background, I would like to fish there one day, though I'm sure it's "Cold as Fuck"?

Quote from: Velma on May 16, 2016, 05:06:05 AM
He just happens to be the World's Bestest Husband!  :grin:

Yeah? Well tell him to back off as he's making the rest of us husbands look bad! :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2016, 01:22:12 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 16, 2016, 03:50:37 PM
Quote from: Apathy on May 16, 2016, 03:19:51 AM
This hat. Because Comic Con.

?????

Hey Apathy,

You went to the Motor City Comic Con? My son and a couple of his friends went and had a ball...pictures I've seen of it would confirm, although I don't know what happened to your picture? :'(

I can see it just fine let me know if I fix it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 17, 2016, 01:31:20 AM
My new pliers arrived in the mail today. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2016, 02:14:18 AM
Quote from: Apathy on May 17, 2016, 01:22:12 AM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on May 16, 2016, 03:50:37 PM
Quote from: Apathy on May 16, 2016, 03:19:51 AM
This hat. Because Comic Con.

?????

Hey Apathy,

You went to the Motor City Comic Con? My son and a couple of his friends went and had a ball...pictures I've seen of it would confirm, although I don't know what happened to your picture? :'(

I can see it just fine. Let me know if I fix it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 18, 2016, 02:50:30 PM
Yesterday was Constitution Day here in Norway so of course we marching band musicians were busy as all hell. But despite warnings from every meteorological service known to man there was no rain during either of the parades we were scheduled to appear in.
So things went pretty well.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13220829_1236009556410294_7211045138572162567_n.jpg?oh=867e08a58b1b8593a0120010da47f034&oe=57D1B927)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 18, 2016, 07:38:25 PM
Looks like fun. Did you actually play an instrument?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 19, 2016, 01:50:06 AM
JJ, what the hell kind of pliers are so specialized as to need a mail order delivery. Blacksmith tongs? or something similarly out of the mainstream?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 19, 2016, 02:31:07 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 19, 2016, 01:50:06 AM
JJ, what the hell kind of pliers are so specialized as to need a mail order delivery. Blacksmith tongs? or something similarly out of the mainstream?

Hey Icarus, I bet they're something like these MAC 24K gold plated pliers. Really fancy. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXKtv3Ud.jpg&hash=38b267e2cdf30c81098b640d72f5f236a5bb9626)

MAC TOOLS 24K GOLD PLATED PLIERS LIMITED EDITION 1995
(https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/27379988_mac-tools-24k-gold-plated-pliers-limited-edition-1995)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 19, 2016, 10:51:57 AM
Excellent day today god, blue sky, clear water, warm but not too hot, minimal bitey things, well done sir.
I was particularly impressed by this guy, I think he's one of your best.  If anyone says he's gaudy I think you should definitely smite them, or I could point my bone at them, I'm ready to serve.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.redmillhouse.com.au%2Ffiles%2Fmedia%2Fthumbcache%2F06e%2Fd94%2F7fd%2F_D2X0077.jpg&hash=943bbbdf929ceb2b66002822c1683fbdccf03262)

The dolphins were nice but I'm becoming a bit blase about them, perhaps you could try orange and blue dolphins?


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 19, 2016, 01:30:06 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 18, 2016, 07:38:25 PM
Looks like fun. Did you actually play an instrument?
Yes. I'm the drum boss.
https://www.facebook.com/kvbottolfsen/videos/1021499637897116/
There is also my mother on the saxophone who is also the big boss, and my two brothers who are playing trumpet and bass drum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 19, 2016, 01:52:19 PM
Sounds good! Glad the weather held out for you guys. Doing parades in the rain sucks.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 19, 2016, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Icarus on May 19, 2016, 01:50:06 AM
JJ, what the hell kind of pliers are so specialized as to need a mail order delivery. Blacksmith tongs? or something similarly out of the mainstream?

Knipex Cobras, essentially a German reengineered Channellock. They're way too expensive in stores or off the truck.

Bruno, that has got to be the ugliest thing I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 19, 2016, 03:22:44 PM
Well, I got the okay to set up surgery with Dr. H for my knee. I was thinking that two weeks was going to an optimistic estimate of when the surgery would happen. Apparently, there was a cancellation and I am going to have surgery Monday! My husband was the one who answered the phone because I was at work. I want to get this over with as soon as possible, but I don't know if I can get everything done before Monday, especially the paperwork for work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 19, 2016, 05:17:05 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 19, 2016, 03:22:44 PM
Well, I got the okay to set up surgery with Dr. H for my knee. I was thinking that two weeks was going to an optimistic estimate of when the surgery would happen. Apparently, there was a cancellation and I am going to have surgery Monday! My husband was the one who answered the phone because I was at work. I want to get this over with as soon as possible, but I don't know if I can get everything done before Monday, especially the paperwork for work.

I'd let work sort itself out on this one -- fixing your knees is more important.  Go for that Monday op!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 19, 2016, 05:34:19 PM
It may not be Monday after all. I can't get an appointment for blood work until Monday at about the same time as the surgery. One of the reasons for the blood work is to make sure I'm not carrying MRSA, a potentially deadly infection. If I am, I would have to be on antibiotics for two weeks before the surgery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 19, 2016, 05:51:24 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 19, 2016, 05:34:19 PM
It may not be Monday after all. I can't get an appointment for blood work until Monday at about the same time as the surgery. One of the reasons for the blood work is to make sure I'm not carrying MRSA, a potentially deadly infection. If I am, I would have to be on antibiotics for two weeks before the surgery.

Well, nuts.  Still better to be careful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 19, 2016, 05:57:06 PM
Part of me is a bit relieved. I'm not sure I could have gotten everything done in time, such as the paperwork for the time off work. However, I won't know for sure until the doctor's office calls back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2016, 06:26:30 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 19, 2016, 03:22:44 PM
Well, I got the okay to set up surgery with Dr. H for my knee. I was thinking that two weeks was going to an optimistic estimate of when the surgery would happen. Apparently, there was a cancellation and I am going to have surgery Monday! My husband was the one who answered the phone because I was at work. I want to get this over with as soon as possible, but I don't know if I can get everything done before Monday, especially the paperwork for work.
Good good good!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 19, 2016, 11:19:30 PM
Heard a religious guy and an unconfirmed non religious guy debating in the locker room after I thought it was a make shift sermon because of the circle of old guys almost huddled around the religious man.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 20, 2016, 12:29:30 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 19, 2016, 03:22:44 PM
Well, I got the okay to set up surgery with Dr. H for my knee. I was thinking that two weeks was going to an optimistic estimate of when the surgery would happen. Apparently, there was a cancellation and I am going to have surgery Monday! My husband was the one who answered the phone because I was at work. I want to get this over with as soon as possible, but I don't know if I can get everything done before Monday, especially the paperwork for work.
Very good news!




I have spent the afternoon/evening cutting and splitting firewood.
Call me old fashioned if you must, but I find it very satisfying in a "manly man" sort of way.
(Makes sense. Involves power tools and an ax. And the end result is fire.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 20, 2016, 02:19:07 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 19, 2016, 05:34:19 PM
It may not be Monday after all. I can't get an appointment for blood work until Monday at about the same time as the surgery. One of the reasons for the blood work is to make sure I'm not carrying MRSA, a potentially deadly infection. If I am, I would have to be on antibiotics for two weeks before the surgery.

Man, what a roller-coaster. Hang in there
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2016, 03:08:26 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 20, 2016, 12:29:30 AM

I have spent the afternoon/evening cutting and splitting firewood.
Call me old fashioned if you must, but I find it very satisfying in a "manly man" sort of way.
(Makes sense. Involves power tools and an ax. And the end result is fire.)

There is something relaxing about doing labor that doesn't require much thought
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 20, 2016, 04:47:30 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 20, 2016, 12:29:30 AM
...
I have spent the afternoon/evening cutting and splitting firewood.
Call me old fashioned if you must, but I find it very satisfying in a "manly man" sort of way.
(Makes sense. Involves power tools and an ax. And the end result is fire.)
:smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 20, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Surgery is a go for Monday! Got all the paperwork paperworked. I will have to go in about four hours before surgery on Monday so they can draw blood and get it tested before my surgery. If something's not right, they can reschedule the surgery. Finally!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 20, 2016, 08:42:08 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 20, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Surgery is a go for Monday! Got all the paperwork paperworked. I will have to go in about four hours before surgery on Monday so they can draw blood and get it tested before my surgery. If something's not right, they can reschedule the surgery. Finally!

Yay, and good luck!  I'd say I'll pray for you but . . . well . . . you know.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 20, 2016, 09:32:48 AM
Good luck, Velma!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2016, 09:56:18 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 20, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Surgery is a go for Monday! Got all the paperwork paperworked. I will have to go in about four hours before surgery on Monday so they can draw blood and get it tested before my surgery. If something's not right, they can reschedule the surgery. Finally!

Good luck!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 20, 2016, 05:57:24 PM
Thank you all.

I did have quite a few people at work tell me they would be praying for me. I took in the spirit in which it was meant, thanked them, and went on with what I was doing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 20, 2016, 10:04:27 PM
You know what day it is! :party:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 21, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 20, 2016, 10:04:27 PM
You know what day it is! :party:

Happy Birthday? :headscratch:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: Apathy on May 21, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 20, 2016, 10:04:27 PM
You know what day it is! :party:

Happy Birthday? :headscratch:


It's Saturday, Saturn's day.
I think he deserves more days myself, a proper god him.
You better be cheerful or I'll beseech him to bite your head off.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Lawz8TcPig/hqdefault.jpg)

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 21, 2016, 11:32:42 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: Apathy on May 21, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 20, 2016, 10:04:27 PM
You know what day it is! :party:

Happy Birthday? :headscratch:


It's Saturday, Saturn's day.
I think he deserves more days myself, a proper god him.
You better be cheerful or I'll beseech him to bite your head off.

There's nothing better about being cheerful. I just do it because I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
It was Friday when I posted. :grin:

On the cheerfulness gradient, Saturn's day is less because it comes before Sunday.   :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
It was Friday when I posted. :grin:

On the cheerfulness gradient, Saturn's day is less because it comes before Sunday.   :-\

I support you taking cheer where you can but I think you are wrong, because you are wrong, so obviously wrong.

Friday is a day of toil, 5pm-ish Friday might be time for cheer but by then 70.8333% of the day is done.
Friday is best because you anticipate Saturday but Saturday is less because you anticipate Sunday?/Monday.
I could cure you of this by plying you with a diet wholesome root vegetables and legumes and a 168 hour chorus of Tibetan throat singing.  Won't be cheap though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 21, 2016, 04:18:48 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 20, 2016, 08:19:14 AM
Surgery is a go for Monday! Got all the paperwork paperworked. I will have to go in about four hours before surgery on Monday so they can draw blood and get it tested before my surgery. If something's not right, they can reschedule the surgery. Finally!

Good Luck Velma, I hope every goes well and wish you a speedy recovery.

As for prayers, please let us join our hands together in the name of the father, the son and the holy ghost. Head shoulders, knees and toes...turn up your nose, strike that pose.

HEY MACARENA!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2016, 08:54:20 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)

Beautiful!  Are you in a fjord?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 09:04:23 PM
Yeah, just at the mouth of the Målselv river.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2016, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
It was Friday when I posted. :grin:

On the cheerfulness gradient, Saturn's day is less because it comes before Sunday.   :-\

I support you taking cheer where you can but I think you are wrong, because you are wrong, so obviously wrong.

Friday is a day of toil, 5pm-ish Friday might be time for cheer but by then 70.8333% of the day is done.
Friday is best because you anticipate Saturday but Saturday is less because you anticipate Sunday?/Monday.
I could cure you of this by plying you with a diet wholesome root vegetables and legumes and a 168 hour chorus of Tibetan throat singing.  Won't be cheap though.

I prefer something less guttural, but I'll go with it. :chin:

How expensive are we talking here? A new hat?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2016, 11:16:05 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)
Now there is a man in his element!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2016, 11:49:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)

:o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 23, 2016, 01:35:03 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.

That's a lot of big fish!  What are you going to do with them all?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 23, 2016, 01:51:06 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)
You look like a real viking!!  :smilenod:
(Just get rid of the sunglasses.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 23, 2016, 02:47:52 AM
What kind of fish is that? A smelly old woman keeps asking me. I keep telling her to stop reading over my shoulder.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 23, 2016, 03:48:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 23, 2016, 02:47:52 AM
What kind of fish is that? A smelly old woman keeps asking me. I keep telling her to stop reading over my shoulder.
Pollock/Saithe . And a big one, at that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollachius_virens

Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 23, 2016, 01:35:03 AM
That's a lot of big fish!  What are you going to do with them all?
Well some of it became Sunday dinner. Fillet wrapped in foil with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms cooked on the barbecue.
The rest was frozen for later consumption.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 23, 2016, 10:28:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2016, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
It was Friday when I posted. :grin:

On the cheerfulness gradient, Saturn's day is less because it comes before Sunday.   :-\

I support you taking cheer where you can but I think you are wrong, because you are wrong, so obviously wrong.

Friday is a day of toil, 5pm-ish Friday might be time for cheer but by then 70.8333% of the day is done.
Friday is best because you anticipate Saturday but Saturday is less because you anticipate Sunday?/Monday.
I could cure you of this by plying you with a diet wholesome root vegetables and legumes and a 168 hour chorus of Tibetan throat singing.  Won't be cheap though.

I prefer something less guttural, but I'll go with it. :chin:

How expensive are we talking here? A new hat?

Hmmmm, it would have to be a good one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 23, 2016, 12:55:21 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 23, 2016, 10:28:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2016, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 21, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 21, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
It was Friday when I posted. :grin:

On the cheerfulness gradient, Saturn's day is less because it comes before Sunday.   :-\

I support you taking cheer where you can but I think you are wrong, because you are wrong, so obviously wrong.

Friday is a day of toil, 5pm-ish Friday might be time for cheer but by then 70.8333% of the day is done.
Friday is best because you anticipate Saturday but Saturday is less because you anticipate Sunday?/Monday.
I could cure you of this by plying you with a diet wholesome root vegetables and legumes and a 168 hour chorus of Tibetan throat singing.  Won't be cheap though.

I prefer something less guttural, but I'll go with it. :chin:

How expensive are we talking here? A new hat?

Hmmmm, it would have to be a good one.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi834.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz262%2Ffernie_lotz%2FPudding%2520hat%2520and%2520walking%2520stick_zpslmergngp.png&hash=8b086a5eb31effb4249dcbfb2aec46c248031655)

A Pudding top hat, by xSilverPhinxTM. I've also thrown in a walking stick for you to shake at passersby while yelling for them to get off your road. I...may have appropriated OldGit's walking stick, I'm not sure...I'm not telling. :grin:

The hat and the walking stick are not exactly drawn to scale, obviously. The walking stick would have to be much smaller in that picture.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 23, 2016, 04:49:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)


I know where I'm going on my next vacation. That fishing looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 23, 2016, 07:50:13 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 23, 2016, 04:49:35 PM

I know where I'm going on my next vacation. That fishing looks fantastic.
You have a standing invitation to visit. ;)

But for boating I highly recommend coming during the summer half of the year.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 23, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 23, 2016, 03:48:12 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 23, 2016, 01:35:03 AM
That's a lot of big fish!  What are you going to do with them all?
Well some of it became Sunday dinner. Fillet wrapped in foil with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms cooked on the barbecue.
The rest was frozen for later consumption.

Yum!  Is that type of fish good for smoking?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 24, 2016, 12:18:21 AM
You can smoke just about any fish, but I prefer this type fresh.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:31:52 AM
My new knee has been installed. The doctor says surgery went well. All things considered, I feel pretty good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 24, 2016, 12:42:34 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:31:52 AM
My new knee has been installed. The doctor says surgery went well. All things considered, I feel pretty good.
Awesome!
Does that make you a cyborg?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 02:19:45 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 24, 2016, 12:42:34 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:31:52 AM
My new knee has been installed. The doctor says surgery went well. All things considered, I feel pretty good.
Awesome!
Does that make you a cyborg?  ;D
That's great news, Velma.  :cheerleader:
From now on, are you going to 'beep' as you go through metal detectors?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 24, 2016, 05:58:48 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 24, 2016, 12:42:34 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:31:52 AM
My new knee has been installed. The doctor says surgery went well. All things considered, I feel pretty good.
Awesome!
Does that make you a cyborg?  ;D

Oh, that would be so cool if it were true!  Congrats on the surgery, Velma, sounds like things went very smoothly.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 24, 2016, 09:07:29 AM
Good news, Velma.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:28:05 PM
I probably will beep as I go through security now. Not sure if I'm a cyborg since the new parts aren't electronic, just metal and plastic.

I have been awakened at 6 am to get cleaned up and dressed. I had forgotten there was a six am. Not going home, just getting ready for physical therapy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:28:05 PM
I probably will beep as I go through security now. Not sure if I'm a cyborg since the new parts aren't electronic, just metal and plastic.

I have been awakened at 6 am to get cleaned up and dressed. I had forgotten there was a six am. Not going home, just getting ready for physical therapy.
I have a chunk of metal in my left knee and I don't set security alarms off so you'll probably be alright.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 24, 2016, 02:55:53 PM
That's good to know.

Getting dressed was horrible and painful. The nursing assistant left me setting on the side of the bed for over 20 minutes. It wasn't long before my knee was aching and not long after that I was on the verge of screaming. Between the bandages, the cold therapy pad, and the immobilizer, there is a lot of weight on that incision.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 06:25:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:28:05 PM
I probably will beep as I go through security now. Not sure if I'm a cyborg since the new parts aren't electronic, just metal and plastic.

I have a chunk of metal in my left knee and I don't set security alarms off so you'll probably be alright.
Wow! You guys are no T-800, you're more like a, T-1000 model!
Impressive! :smilenod:
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on May 24, 2016, 06:51:00 PM
Yeah, from everything I've heard, knee replacements are really painful. Good luck Velma, glad everything went ok
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 24, 2016, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:28:05 PM
I probably will beep as I go through security now. Not sure if I'm a cyborg since the new parts aren't electronic, just metal and plastic.

I have been awakened at 6 am to get cleaned up and dressed. I had forgotten there was a six am. Not going home, just getting ready for physical therapy.
I have a chunk of metal in my left knee and I don't set security alarms off so you'll probably be alright.
That's weird, my nipple piercings set off alarms about half the time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 24, 2016, 09:03:46 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 24, 2016, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 24, 2016, 12:59:36 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 24, 2016, 12:28:05 PM
I probably will beep as I go through security now. Not sure if I'm a cyborg since the new parts aren't electronic, just metal and plastic.

I have been awakened at 6 am to get cleaned up and dressed. I had forgotten there was a six am. Not going home, just getting ready for physical therapy.
I have a chunk of metal in my left knee and I don't set security alarms off so you'll probably be alright.
That's weird, my nipple piercings set off alarms about half the time.
It's probably to do with the fact that my metal bits are totally internal.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Pudding/Marvin/Arachnid/Bad Penny liked the hat I made for him and the walking stick I appropriated! :grin:

At least, I think so. :P

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Pudding/Marvin/Arachnid/Bad Penny liked the hat I made for him and the walking stick I appropriated! :grin:

At least, I think so. :P
:secrets1: Don't forget, Bad Penny II.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 11:15:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Pudding/Marvin/Arachnid/Bad Penny liked the hat I made for him and the walking stick I appropriated! :grin:

At least, I think so. :P
:secrets1: Don't forget, Bad Penny II.

Right :lol: I can barely keep track of all the reincarnations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 25, 2016, 02:34:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 11:15:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Pudding/Marvin/Arachnid/Bad Penny liked the hat I made for him and the walking stick I appropriated! :grin:

At least, I think so. :P
:secrets1: Don't forget, Bad Penny II.

Right :lol: I can barely keep track of all the reincarnations.

Cats have nine lives. The Magic Pudding has used five already. He needs to figure out what he's doing wrong, or he's gonna continue to come back as a cat each time, so you have to multiply each reincarnation times nine!  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 25, 2016, 03:04:42 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 25, 2016, 02:34:51 AM

Cats have nine lives. The Magic Pudding has used five already. He needs to figure out what he's doing wrong, or he's gonna continue to come back as a cat each time, so you have to multiply each reincarnation times nine!  :o

A cat!
Well the cursiest curse you can imagine on you too!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 25, 2016, 03:22:45 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 25, 2016, 03:04:42 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 25, 2016, 02:34:51 AM

Cats have nine lives. The Magic Pudding has used five already. He needs to figure out what he's doing wrong, or he's gonna continue to come back as a cat each time, so you have to multiply each reincarnation times nine!  :o

A cat!
Well the cursiest curse you can imagine on you too!  >:(
Cats are beautiful!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2016, 08:14:50 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 24, 2016, 10:54:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Pudding/Marvin/Arachnid/Bad Penny liked the hat I made for him and the walking stick I appropriated! :grin:

At least, I think so. :P
:secrets1: Don't forget, Bad Penny II.
Or condrominium or another alias.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 25, 2016, 11:44:22 AM
It is amazing what a difference 24 or so hours can make. My knee still hurts and I have quite a way to go recoverywise, but I feel really good today. I am moving around a lot better. I am certain that I will not have too many problems getting around at home once I get back there.

Plus, I miss my cats.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 25, 2016, 01:04:34 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 25, 2016, 11:44:22 AM
It is amazing what a difference 24 or so hours can make. My knee still hurts and I have quite a way to go recoverywise, but I feel really good today. I am moving around a lot better. I am certain that I will not have too many problems getting around at home once I get back there.

Plus, I miss my cats.
I've seen people who have joint replacements really really happy with the results.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 25, 2016, 05:11:05 PM
I am not going home today. Due to my extended disability prior to surgery, the doctor feels I would benefit from in-house rehab.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 25, 2016, 10:31:11 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 25, 2016, 05:11:05 PM
I am not going home today. Due to my extended disability prior to surgery, the doctor feels I would benefit from in-house rehab.

Um, Yay?  Yayish?  Getting more hands-on professional treatment is great, but staying in a hospital is not.  So torn.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 25, 2016, 10:59:14 PM
That's how I felt, and bit torn. I am glad the option was there, but I hope I do not have to avail myself of their services long.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 27, 2016, 07:38:06 PM
My roommate has gone home. While I am happy for her, I am even happier that her television will not be on 24 hours a day. It appears that I will not be getting a new roommate today. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2016, 08:31:05 PM
That's great news Velma.

I'm cheerful because the people in the MINI club I am in are awesome. They helped me find a part for half the price that the shop was going to charge me. That means I can get it when I get paid next week instead of saving up $1200. Just in time too because it's been hot as balls in Indiana.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 27, 2016, 10:31:08 PM
That is wonderful news, Buddy. Who is going to put the part in?

My roommate was a nice enough woman. But I have to admit that television was getting on my nerves. She also snored, but that's not as controllable as the sound level of a television.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 27, 2016, 10:51:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 27, 2016, 10:31:08 PM
That is wonderful news, Buddy. Who is going to put the part in?

My roommate was a nice enough woman. But I have to admit that television was getting on my nerves. She also snored, but that's not as controllable as the sound level of a television.

A friend of my brother works on Volkswagens, BMWs, and Audis and he offered to put it in at a discount. I got lucky because finding a decent shop that will even touch a foreign car around here is difficult let alone for a decent price.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 29, 2016, 08:00:56 PM
I really should give this place credit. The food here is not that bad. A bit bland at times, but that is to be expected of a medical facility  where you are bound to have folks on salt restricted diets. They do give me small packets of salt to give it a bit more flavor.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:26:24 PM
GUESS WHI HAS WORKING AIR CONDITIONING? (For now)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2016, 09:33:06 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:26:24 PM
GUESS WHI HAS WORKING AIR CONDITIONING? (For now)
*scratches head* no idea.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 29, 2016, 09:34:23 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:26:24 PM
GUESS WHI HAS WORKING AIR CONDITIONING? (For now)

Neigh-bour? :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
I ended up fixing my AC for 20 dollars by myself. Take that douchey garage guy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 29, 2016, 09:41:21 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
I ended up fixing my AC for 20 dollars by myself. Take that douchey garage guy.
Very, very well done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:45:16 PM
No guarantees that it is a permanent fix but at least I know that I do not need a new compressor.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 29, 2016, 10:08:33 PM

Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:39:32 PM
I ended up fixing my AC for 20 dollars by myself. Take that douchey garage guy.
Very cool! (See what I did there?)  8)

I've started the process of repainting my van this weekend. Been attacking points of surface rust with a sanding machine and applying base paint on those spots. Small steps, but it's a start.
Had one point on the body ( approximately 3 square centimeters)where it turns out the rust was the only thing there. Hit it with the sander and it disintegrated. Luckily i have a brother who is a licenced welder. He claims he can fix it up real nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 10:09:51 PM
Can't wait to see it when it's done. I got all the supplies to paint my wheels white yesterday. Can't wait to do that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 29, 2016, 10:30:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 09:45:16 PM
No guarantees that it is a permanent fix but at least I know that I do not need a new compressor.
Figuring it out for yourself is always a good feeling. It is amazing how many such tasks you can do for yourself with a bit of determination, hard work, and research.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 30, 2016, 12:45:04 AM
What did you wind up doing Buddy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2016, 01:59:32 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 10:09:51 PM
Can't wait to see it when it's done. I got all the supplies to paint my wheels white yesterday. Can't wait to do that.

So I guess when we're both done, we'll have to post pictures and have the HAFfers vote on coolest car.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 30, 2016, 12:52:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 30, 2016, 12:45:04 AM
What did you wind up doing Buddy?

I ended up buying a can of freon from the auto parts store to see if it would even work. No telling if there are any leaks yet but so far so good.

Quote from: Guardian85 on May 30, 2016, 01:59:32 AM

So I guess when we're both done, we'll have to post pictures and have the HAFfers vote on coolest car.  8)

I don't think we've seen your van. Got any before pics?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 30, 2016, 11:26:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 30, 2016, 12:52:59 PM
I don't think we've seen your van. Got any before pics?
I posted it in Haf on Fb when I bought it (back in October). But here it is again.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/10828078_10153034713080981_8177590521092684274_o.jpg)
Bit hard to spot the rusty bits in this picture, but it's basically the wheel arches and a few places where the paint has been chipped. The place with the hole is low on the body just behind the drivers door.
Plus the whole car at one point was decked out in vinyl livery of the company that owned it after it had been decommissioned as an ambulance and if you look close you can still see the outline of the vinyl decals. All in all, the car could really do with a paint job and I need a project. Win-win.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on May 31, 2016, 08:33:05 AM
Just found my keys using the key ring 'Tile' my son gave me for Xmas, (it does have its uses, Xmas I mean). They were in a wall cupboard where I must have put them down while struggling to get something else out. It could have been months before I found them there. 😀😀😀
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 31, 2016, 06:06:43 PM
Glad you found your keys, Essie Mae. Losing them is one of the more frustrating of life's little annoyances.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 01, 2016, 08:11:47 PM
I get to go home Friday morning.   :party:

Depending on how I feel, we may stop for a celebratory lunch on the way home.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 02, 2016, 06:33:05 PM
^^^
:cheerful dance 2:
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QuoteI have been really busy, what with the office move and everything else going on right now. It was nice to hear from you, hope you are doing well.

Say hello to the gang for me.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2016, 06:35:29 PM
Hellooo Bruno!  :computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 02, 2016, 07:00:08 PM
Hi Bruno  :computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 02, 2016, 08:03:10 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 30, 2016, 01:59:32 AM
Quote from: Buddy on May 29, 2016, 10:09:51 PM
Can't wait to see it when it's done. I got all the supplies to paint my wheels white yesterday. Can't wait to do that.

So I guess when we're both done, we'll have to post pictures and have the HAFfers vote on coolest car.  8)
I might throw in some pics of my garage for that. Little chance of winning, true, but still...

In any case, a Transporter is a step in the right direction. At the very least, it's a Volkswagen. But a question needs to be asked: why a van?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 02, 2016, 08:18:14 PM
Are we cheering the the pole's departure? That just seems harsh.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 02, 2016, 09:17:33 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 02, 2016, 08:03:10 PM

I might throw in some pics of my garage for that. Little chance of winning, true, but still...

In any case, a Transporter is a step in the right direction. At the very least, it's a Volkswagen. But a question needs to be asked: why a van?
Cheaper then hiring a moving company.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 02, 2016, 09:26:52 PM
Oh, that's right!

Are you still up North?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 03, 2016, 01:11:52 AM
I think we need another car thread. Been working on converting a 2000 Chevy Silverado to a six speed manual with a twin turbo kit thrown in for laughs. It's not mine but perhaps the Integra will get some coverage as well from my end. There's a part of me that wants to buy a block and build that sucker into a turbocharged monster of a car. Stock on the outside, but beastly as can be under the hood! A true sleeper....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on June 04, 2016, 12:09:50 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 31, 2016, 06:06:43 PM
Glad you found your keys, Essie Mae. Losing them is one of the more frustrating of life's little annoyances.

Hope you get/got out today Velma and that you have/had a nice lunch.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 04, 2016, 03:13:30 AM
For those who haven't seen my Facebook and don't read Norwegian:

I just passed my exam to get certified to operate recreational watercraft!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2016, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 04, 2016, 03:13:30 AM
For those who haven't seen my Facebook and don't read Norwegian:

I just passed my exam to get certified to operate recreational watercraft!  ;D

Goodness! You need a license to us a peddlo in Norway? Who'd have thunk!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 04, 2016, 10:10:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2016, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 04, 2016, 03:13:30 AM
For those who haven't seen my Facebook and don't read Norwegian:

I just passed my exam to get certified to operate recreational watercraft!  ;D

Goodness! You need a license to us a peddlo in Norway? Who'd have thunk!
We need expensive exams and licences for pretty much everything. Good and well, I say. Wouldn't want just anybody operating a motorized vehicle or doing your taxes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on June 04, 2016, 11:12:04 AM
You need a boating license or equivalent called the Boater Education Card or something along those lines in the majority of states in the US, as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 04, 2016, 02:17:52 PM
Congrats, G85!  :beer:

Operating operation watercraft seems like fun.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 04, 2016, 03:22:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2016, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 04, 2016, 03:13:30 AM
For those who haven't seen my Facebook and don't read Norwegian:

I just passed my exam to get certified to operate recreational watercraft!  ;D

Goodness! You need a license to us a peddlo in Norway? Who'd have thunk!
For anything larger then 8 meters or with more then 25hp you need a recreational vehicle licence. With this licence you can have as many horsepower as you damn well please and up to 15 meters of boat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 04, 2016, 06:32:05 PM
On the way home from the hospital yesterday, we did stop for a nice lunch. We had thought about going out again later, but my knee started hurting. The cats were all glad to see me. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 07:19:13 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 04, 2016, 06:32:05 PM
On the way home from the hospital yesterday, we did stop for a nice lunch. We had thought about going out again later, but my knee started hurting. The cats were all glad to see me. :)
This whole thing has been a special journey for all of you--Hasn't it? Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I'm glad to hear you're home, where you should be.  :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 04, 2016, 11:13:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 04, 2016, 07:19:13 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 04, 2016, 06:32:05 PM
On the way home from the hospital yesterday, we did stop for a nice lunch. We had thought about going out again later, but my knee started hurting. The cats were all glad to see me. :)
This whole thing has been a special journey for all of you--Hasn't it? Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I'm glad to hear you're home, where you should be.  :love:
You are welcome.

Today we went to a couple of bookstores. For the first one, I managed with my cane. For the second, I had to use my walker.  Once we got home, I had to ice my knee. Later today, I will have to work on my at home physical therapy exercises.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on June 06, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
I went to Pheonix Comicon this last weekend. It was pretty fun.

Special points if you can guess this one:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgT9gli5.jpg&hash=63e2e29d50cda5b117e6ea9cd2e838625695d7c0)

While wandering around as Pugsley, I finally found my family:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fj4Pf2wQ.jpg&hash=7ccd5e26f262f2b1ff1813cca7f58e09cbecb5f9)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 06, 2016, 07:17:43 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 06, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
I went to Pheonix Comicon this last weekend. It was pretty fun.

Special points if you can guess this one:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgT9gli5.jpg&hash=63e2e29d50cda5b117e6ea9cd2e838625695d7c0)
I love the Megamind pants.  :smilenod:

Quote from: Davin on June 06, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
While wandering around as Pugsley, I finally found my family:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fj4Pf2wQ.jpg&hash=7ccd5e26f262f2b1ff1813cca7f58e09cbecb5f9)
That's great!  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 07, 2016, 12:50:28 AM
Davin, you are one lucky asshole...

Me, I'm just flying south tomorrow to attend Sweden Rock. Time for awesome rock and metal music (I'm particularly looking forward to Avantasia, Lita Ford and Sabaton!)and the wild hedonistic pleasures of a rock festival camp site.  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 07, 2016, 11:59:53 AM
Sounds nice, that there.

Avantasia, yes, they are pretty good. My third-or-so favourite supergroup. Back in the good old days, I think they actually were number one on that same list. That was before Emotive by APC and before Angels & Airwaves got off the ground.

Lita Ford... Mmm... Not so much. Good, but not my cup of rock.

Sabaton are a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I generally dislike the lyrics, but overall they do not score low on my like-list.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 07, 2016, 11:15:29 PM
I'm moving to Pennsylvania in January!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 07, 2016, 11:54:39 PM
For those of us who haven't got a clue, what was the spikes thru the eyes thing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 08, 2016, 01:30:25 AM
Buddy, Pennsylvania? WTF? Are you planning to become a Quaker or something?  Oh Yeah, I get it. The Amish drive horse and buggy vehicles.

(Wrong thread, cornpone joke): ........Nathanial and Martha are in their horse drawn buggy, driving down the road.
There is a string tied around the horses balls with the end of the string at the drivers seat
The local constable stops them and says "Nathanial that is animal cruelty, Why have you tied a string to the horses balls?"
Nathanial says: "that is not animal cruelty, it is my passing gear". 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 02:36:26 AM
Haha no, I got accepted to an automotive tech school outside of Philadelphia. Best part is that they are partnered with MINI.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2016, 06:43:12 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 02:36:26 AM
Haha no, I got accepted to an automotive tech school outside of Philadelphia. Best part is that they are partnered with MINI.
Mini as in BMW?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 08, 2016, 06:48:17 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 02:36:26 AM
Haha no, I got accepted to an automotive tech school outside of Philadelphia. Best part is that they are partnered with MINI.
From horses to horsepower!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2016, 07:09:58 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 08, 2016, 06:48:17 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 02:36:26 AM
Haha no, I got accepted to an automotive tech school outside of Philadelphia. Best part is that they are partnered with MINI.
From horses to horsepower!
The Asmo would have approved, if not for the Mini part of the deal. Have you seen their dashboards?! Appalling.  >:( They have displeased Him and His wrath shall be upon them.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 08, 2016, 09:35:36 AM
Well, cars don't need feeding or exercising and they don't shit in the garage.  However I fear you'll find that they have their own little quirks.

Best of luck with your new direction, Buddy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 08, 2016, 12:07:56 PM
Come to think of it, Buddy is actually a car. (See, He sayethd it with a straight face. He deothd. He is very self-congratulatory over it too)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/47/ac/d5/47acd51da3d688c9411dc36aafe8debe.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 03:42:22 PM
Oh no, Asmo has discovered my dark secret!


The MINI course that they offer is completely separate from the BMW course, so I guess that they are still different enough. One cool thing is that when I do take the certification class, MINI will be the one who pays for it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 06:37:44 PM
Wow, that is exciting Buddy!  How far is Philadelphia from where you are now? 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 08, 2016, 07:27:31 PM
Quote from: Davin on June 06, 2016, 05:05:25 PM
I went to Pheonix Comicon this last weekend. It was pretty fun.

Special points if you can guess this one:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgT9gli5.jpg&hash=63e2e29d50cda5b117e6ea9cd2e838625695d7c0)


It's my Uncle Alphonse. Awesome Davin, you captured his look exactly, except he doesn't smile as much as you are in this picture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 08, 2016, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 22, 2016, 07:36:39 PM
Went fishing with my dad again. Not only was the weather fantastic, but this time we hit the mother load. The beast in the picture is 8,5kg. And there were 6 more where it came from.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240553_1024150504298696_2526558179161971745_n.jpg?oh=b4ad13a129ebdd5a15ca7d041eb43ae3&oe=579FC353)

Man that is some fish you got there Gman, how awesome...wow! I would love to reel something like that in.

How long did it take to reel it in, and is this while trolling and using live bait, or did you just harpoon the beast?

Also, can I come fishing on your Dad's boat as well?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 08:44:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 06:37:44 PM
Wow, that is exciting Buddy!  How far is Philadelphia from where you are now?

701 miles from here
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on June 09, 2016, 03:07:33 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 08:44:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 06:37:44 PM
Wow, that is exciting Buddy!  How far is Philadelphia from where you are now?

701 miles from here

A good start, though that still means you have to move to Philly  ;D Ok, I'm sure it's a decent place, I've been there a few times myself. But their sports fans are such assholes. The only time I've been legitimately nervous at a concert/sporting event was when I went to an NFL game at old Veterans Stadium, Giants vs. Eagles. I saw multiple fights break out directly around me. And that was just among the Eagles fans. (Ok, that last part was made up, but it was pretty screwed up)

But hey, you're getting out of Indiana and coming to the Northeast, and that's awesome. Congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on June 09, 2016, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 09, 2016, 03:07:33 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 08, 2016, 08:44:49 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on June 08, 2016, 06:37:44 PM
Wow, that is exciting Buddy!  How far is Philadelphia from where you are now?

701 miles from here

A good start, though that still means you have to move to Philly  ;D Ok, I'm sure it's a decent place, I've been there a few times myself. But their sports fans are such assholes. The only time I've been legitimately nervous at a concert/sporting event was when I went to an NFL game at old Veterans Stadium, Giants vs. Eagles. I saw multiple fights break out directly around me. And that was just among the Eagles fans. (Ok, that last part was made up, but it was pretty screwed up)

But hey, you're getting out of Indiana and coming to the Northeast, and that's awesome. Congrats!

I've spent in a day in Philadelphia City when I had a lot of time between flights.  I wasn't in the best frames of mind as I was on my way home from Virginia so sad about having to be there in the first place and it was raining really heavily the whole time.  It seemed okay, had a bit of character about the place and a good atmosphere, lots of touristy things around the bell and constitution.  I was disappointed with the cheese-steak I had though, was expecting to be blown away by it.  Oh and the other thing that got me, more than any other American city I've been too was the amount of beggars on the street.  It could be that they were targetting the touristy areas I was in but every few steps I seemed to be asked for money. 

However, moving away from home for college is exciting and a big milestone in anyone's life.  I'm sure you'll have an awesome time Buddy.  I loved being a student in a big city :)

Oh and you get some pretty good flight deals from the UK to Philadelphia airport so you can come back here :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 03:50:52 PM
I just got to 75,000 miles on Charlie!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on June 12, 2016, 04:25:44 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 03:50:52 PM
I just got to 75,000 miles on Charlie!

15, 000 miles more than I've gotten on my 12 year old car.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 12, 2016, 04:43:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 03:50:52 PM
I just got to 75,000 miles on Charlie!

So why is this post in the cheerful?
It's near 120,000km  130 is time to sell.
I don't want to suggest grumpy, the new owner has let it go so.
But if you want to talk to god about it I'll put a word in for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 04:51:28 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 12, 2016, 04:43:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 03:50:52 PM
I just got to 75,000 miles on Charlie!

So why is this post in the cheerful?
It's near 120,000km  130 is time to sell.
I don't want to suggest grumpy, the new owner has let it go so.
But if you want to talk to god about it I'll put a word in for you.

Considering that most cars the same age have well over 100k on them having 75k is a good thing. My last car had almost 200k before it was totaled.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 12, 2016, 05:45:15 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 04:51:28 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 12, 2016, 04:43:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 12, 2016, 03:50:52 PM
I just got to 75,000 miles on Charlie!

So why is this post in the cheerful?
It's near 120,000km  130 is time to sell.
I don't want to suggest grumpy, the new owner has let it go so.
But if you want to talk to god about it I'll put a word in for you.

Considering that most cars the same age have well over 100k on them having 75k is a good thing. My last car had almost 200k before it was totaled.

Sorry

Humans shouldn't put their birthdays in the Cheerful after their 24th.
Car odometer advances should be met with a feeling of ill ease, not a cheerful post.
That's just me though

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 12, 2016, 09:38:08 PM
Well, the Sweden Rock Festival is over. I am now in a hotel in Copenhagen reflecting on the benefits of sleeping in a place with walls and running water. But the festival was still awesome! I'll post some highlights whenot I have a proper computer to work with.


Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on June 08, 2016, 07:32:30 PM


Man that is some fish you got there Gman, how awesome...wow! I would love to reel something like that in.

How long did it take to reel it in, and is this while trolling and using live bait, or did you just harpoon the beast?

Also, can I come fishing on your Dad's boat as well?
Since I have a motorboating licence now I could take any of you out whenever. Just find your way here during summer.

The fish was caught while casting with a metal lure and took about 10 minutes to reel in. We were in pretty shallow waters.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 13, 2016, 09:52:10 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 12, 2016, 09:38:08 PM
Since I have a motorboating licence now I could take any of you out whenever.
:???:

Context? Fuck context. This is just better without.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 13, 2016, 09:58:18 AM
Quote from: Him who has many names and but one natureSorry Humans shouldn't put their birthdays in the Cheerful after their 24th.
Car odometer advances should be met with a feeling of ill ease, not a cheerful post.
That's just me though

No, me too.  Any mileage is bad mileage for people and for cars.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on June 16, 2016, 03:04:48 PM
I got a nice raise. And a promise of a forthcoming promotion later this year  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2016, 03:10:45 PM
That's great, Firebird!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 16, 2016, 04:16:56 PM
That's wonderful Firebird!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2016, 06:51:59 PM
Quote from: Firebird on June 16, 2016, 03:04:48 PM
I got a nice raise. And a promise of a forthcoming promotion later this year  :)
Very much a reason to be cheerful  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 16, 2016, 11:31:11 PM
Quote from: Firebird on June 16, 2016, 03:04:48 PM
I got a nice raise. And a promise of a forthcoming promotion later this year  :)

Hooray!  Money always helps.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 17, 2016, 12:14:59 AM
Quote from: Firebird on June 16, 2016, 03:04:48 PM
I got a nice raise. And a promise of a forthcoming promotion later this year  :)
Cool! Good for you.


Myself, I start in a new summer job on Monday. Gonna last 'till the end of July. Not entirely sure about the details, but I gather it is some manner of property inspection and surveying. Should be interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 17, 2016, 12:18:30 AM
I don't want to work
I want to bang on the drum all day
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2016, 07:00:09 AM
Quote from: No one on June 17, 2016, 12:18:30 AM
I don't want to work
I want to bang on the drum all day

Musician?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 17, 2016, 02:12:26 PM
Quote from: Firebird on June 16, 2016, 03:04:48 PM
I got a nice raise. And a promise of a forthcoming promotion later this year  :)

Drinks are on Firebird!

Congrats and I'm sure well deserved. ;D
Quote from: Tank on June 17, 2016, 07:00:09 AM
Quote from: No one on June 17, 2016, 12:18:30 AM
I don't want to work
I want to bang on the drum all day

Musician?

Todd Rundgren

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 25, 2016, 05:11:28 PM
Last week and then holidays! Well, sort of...but good enough for me! :grin: :frolic: :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 25, 2016, 08:16:30 PM
Seeing Buckethead in a few days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 12:43:52 PM
I found a little lad of 2-and-a-half wandering in Watford High Street yesterday and found his distraught parents 10 mins later.  Lots of tears, but happy ones. The boy just took it all in his stride.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 27, 2016, 12:53:09 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 12:43:52 PM
I found a little lad of 2-and-a-half wandering in Watford High Street yesterday and found his distraught parents 10 mins later.  Lots of tears, but happy ones. The boy just took it all in his stride.

:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 27, 2016, 09:13:22 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 12:43:52 PM
I found a little lad of 2-and-a-half wandering in Watford High Street yesterday and found his distraught parents 10 mins later.  Lots of tears, but happy ones. The boy just took it all in his stride.

Wow, a real Good Samaritan!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on June 27, 2016, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 12:43:52 PM
I found a little lad of 2-and-a-half wandering in Watford High Street yesterday and found his distraught parents 10 mins later.  Lots of tears, but happy ones. The boy just took it all in his stride.

That must have been an interesting 10 minutes. Well done on your happy success!  :daddance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 27, 2016, 10:14:41 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on June 27, 2016, 12:43:52 PM
I found a little lad of 2-and-a-half wandering in Watford High Street yesterday and found his distraught parents 10 mins later.  Lots of tears, but happy ones. The boy just took it all in his stride.
Some of my favorite memories of working security involve situations like that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 28, 2016, 09:33:25 AM
Well done, E-M!  Watford High Street is a ghastly place.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 28, 2016, 05:13:21 PM
My return to work yesterday went very well. After a phone call to reset a password that had expired while I was on leave, I was able to get right to work. Fortunately, the task assigned to me had not changed much in my absence. Other than being very tired once I got home, there were no ill effects.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2016, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 28, 2016, 05:13:21 PM
My return to work yesterday went very well. After a phone call to reset a password that had expired while I was on leave, I was able to get right to work. Fortunately, the task assigned to me had not changed much in my absence. Other than being very tired once I got home, there were no ill effects.
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 28, 2016, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 28, 2016, 05:13:21 PM
My return to work yesterday went very well. After a phone call to reset a password that had expired while I was on leave, I was able to get right to work. Fortunately, the task assigned to me had not changed much in my absence. Other than being very tired once I got home, there were no ill effects.
Excellent news.
I was quite happy. Another bonus is that I was so tired I managed to sleep four or five hours straight, which is something I've not done since before my surgery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2016, 08:55:06 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 28, 2016, 08:13:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2016, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 28, 2016, 05:13:21 PM
My return to work yesterday went very well. After a phone call to reset a password that had expired while I was on leave, I was able to get right to work. Fortunately, the task assigned to me had not changed much in my absence. Other than being very tired once I got home, there were no ill effects.
Excellent news.
I was quite happy. Another bonus is that I was so tired I managed to sleep four or five hours straight, which is something I've not done since before my surgery.
Double whammy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 29, 2016, 09:08:17 AM
Bully for you, Velma.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:01:08 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:
Awwww!   :hug:

My physical therapist was really happy with my progress today. My big problem has been straightening my leg completely. She did not measure today, but said there was a noticeable difference. I have been working quite hard to get my leg to straighten completely, so it was nice to hear that all my work is actually accomplishing something.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on June 29, 2016, 09:19:51 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:01:08 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:
Awwww!   :hug:

My physical therapist was really happy with my progress today. My big problem has been straightening my leg completely. She did not measure today, but said there was a noticeable difference. I have been working quite hard to get my leg to straighten completely, so it was nice to hear that all my work is actually accomplishing something.

There's nothing like straightening a leg to make you feel cheerful Velma. Well done. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 29, 2016, 09:43:27 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 29, 2016, 08:01:08 PM

My physical therapist was really happy with my progress today. My big problem has been straightening my leg completely. She did not measure today, but said there was a noticeable difference. I have been working quite hard to get my leg to straighten completely, so it was nice to hear that all my work is actually accomplishing something.

:party:  That's great!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?

We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 29, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 29, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?

We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:

That's okay Mags. We understand not wanting to put children's pictures on the Internet.

I'm glad that he had fun at the party  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 29, 2016, 11:05:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:

I understand, and I trust you.  Would a mother lie about how adorable her kid is?  I think not.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 29, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Congratulations!
Thank you, Ecurb Noselrub.  :hug:

Don't worry, I don't think he'll be going to: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I'll teach him everything he needs to know.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 11:09:08 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 11:05:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:

I understand, and I trust you.  Would a mother lie about how adorable her kid is?  I think not.
:snicker:
Never!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 11:10:34 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 29, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?

We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:

That's okay Mags. We understand not wanting to put children's pictures on the Internet.

I'm glad that he had fun at the party  :)
Thank you, Buddy.  :hug: :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 30, 2016, 06:40:40 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?

We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:
One of my daughters posts lots of pictures of her kids, the other daughter none. It's just the way they are.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2016, 02:30:46 PM
One more day and then holidays!

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 30, 2016, 07:41:37 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 30, 2016, 06:40:40 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 29, 2016, 07:15:16 PM
My precious little boy finished preschool!  :frolic:
:cryandrun:

Did they have any kind of ceremony?  Can we get pictures?

We just had a potluck and the kids got their certificate of completion.
:secrets1: I do have pictures, but I don't like to share my kid's pictures with the world.—I'm sorry.  :(
I know not everyone is mean, but I remember what Crow said about Bruno's daughter, and how he reacted. I wouldn't want to go through something similar. You're just gonna have to trust me when I say: He finished preschool, we had a great time at the party, —and he's really cute.  :smilenod:
One of my daughters posts lots of pictures of her kids, the other daughter none. It's just the way they are.
It is understandable either way. I respect both choices.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on June 30, 2016, 08:15:03 PM
Just spent $260 with shipping on a DELL workstation that does everything I need! I'm moving into the modern world . . . minus 5 years. Still, better than some 3rd world countries.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2016, 12:06:48 AM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on June 30, 2016, 08:15:03 PM
Just spent $260 with shipping on a DELL workstation that does everything I need! I'm moving into the modern world . . . minus 5 years. Still, better than some 3rd world countries.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 08:58:53 PM
:frolic: :cheerleader: :frolic:Holidays! :frolic: :cheerleader: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 01, 2016, 09:03:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 08:58:53 PM
:frolic: :cheerleader: :frolic:Holidays! :frolic: :cheerleader: :frolic:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F66.media.tumblr.com%2F8b2c486d8f6b102a92432e98b15ce6b6%2Ftumblr_n736xm7ZBn1rcqxmvo1_400.gif&hash=aae04d12c4eb8256128362559cc1f6d134528d28)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:07:15 PM
Friday and holidays! Double YES! :grin:

Not the song Friday, though. :P 

Today is Friday
Tomorrow is Saturday
Then it's Sunday
Monday I'll be wishing I had something to do...er.. ay.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 01, 2016, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:07:15 PM
Friday and holidays! Double YES! :grin:

Not the song Friday, though. :P 

Today is Friday
Tomorrow is Saturday
Then it's Sunday
Monday I'll be wishing I had something to do...er.. ay.


"Partyin', partyin' (Yeah)
Partyin', partyin' (Yeah)
Fun, fun, fun, fun
Lookin' forward to the weekend"


Stop it!!
:grrr:


Monday to Friday, you can do this:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.hellogiggles.com%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F10%2F16%2Fcalendar-crossed-off-477x250.jpg&hash=a2bff81a19a447de4dedbfe7c8210bd1978506d8)
It makes it go faster.
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on July 01, 2016, 09:14:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:07:15 PM
Friday and holidays! Double YES! :grin:

Not the song Friday, though. :P 

Today is Friday
Tomorrow is Saturday
Then it's Sunday
Monday I'll be wishing I had something to do...er.. ay.


You mean this one?  :grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 01, 2016, 09:17:44 PM
^^^
Why!?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sherv.net%2Fcm%2Femoticons%2Fsick%2Fbig-headache-smiley-emoticon.gif&hash=c8f7ce1b2a99f1844a2ccb78cebe117198a33ae8)




:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:19:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 01, 2016, 09:14:13 PM
"Partyin', partyin' (Yeah)
Partyin', partyin' (Yeah)
Fun, fun, fun, fun
Lookin' forward to the weekend"


Stop it!!
:grrr:

:snicker: 

:P


QuoteMonday to Friday, you can do this:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.hellogiggles.com%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F10%2F16%2Fcalendar-crossed-off-477x250.jpg&hash=a2bff81a19a447de4dedbfe7c8210bd1978506d8)
It makes it go faster.
:grin:

Yeah, but then once my routine starts again I'll be looking back and wishing it was the holidays. I jsut don't know what I want.  :sad sigh:

No matter, right now I'm cheerful! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:24:57 PM
Quote from: Firebird on July 01, 2016, 09:14:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2016, 09:07:15 PM
Friday and holidays! Double YES! :grin:

Not the song Friday, though. :P 

Today is Friday
Tomorrow is Saturday
Then it's Sunday
Monday I'll be wishing I had something to do...er.. ay.


You mean this one?  :grin:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.highdefdigest.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F07%2Fspawn.jpg&hash=b831adf68b1704101fe5441d515620ca527821d8)

Yep, that's the one. :smilenod:

Play that song a couple a few several times and you'll catch a glimpse of her real self. 

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on July 01, 2016, 09:59:10 PM
Well done Wales! (I'm claiming my 25% Welsh heritage) ⚽️
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 01, 2016, 10:04:54 PM
Bloody brilliant!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 01, 2016, 11:39:52 PM
Depression tried to creep in, and then anxiety got its foot in the door....and I stopped it!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 02, 2016, 12:29:51 AM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on July 01, 2016, 11:39:52 PM
Depression tried to creep in, and then anxiety got its foot in the door....and I stopped it!

Well done!  :computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2016, 01:20:58 AM
I've started training some new interns so that they can take some of the load off my back. So far so good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 06, 2016, 08:21:37 PM
Paid interns?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2016, 12:04:10 AM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on July 06, 2016, 08:21:37 PM
Paid interns?

No, at least not for the moment. If they're lucky they can start receiving a government monthly grant of roughly $100 but since the country's in a financial crisis it's unlikely. I'm most probably going to lose my grant (but that's not a topic for this thread). :( 

They're undergraduates looking to get into a graduate program in the near future and will be getting curriculum points, not to mention practical experience.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 07, 2016, 03:16:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2016, 12:04:10 AM
If they're lucky they can start receiving a government monthly grant of roughly $100...

They're undergraduates looking to get into a graduate program in the near future and will be getting curriculum points, not to mention practical experience.
That's awesome. I think all studies and projects that affect humanity's progress should be a group effort.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 07, 2016, 05:34:00 AM
Something about you all made me happy. So you should be happy because I am happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2016, 06:34:32 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 07, 2016, 05:34:00 AM
Something about you all made me happy. So you should be happy because I am happy.
We're happy because you're happy :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 07, 2016, 09:31:47 AM
Making people happy is the principal reason for this forum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2016, 11:44:12 AM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on July 07, 2016, 03:16:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2016, 12:04:10 AM
If they're lucky they can start receiving a government monthly grant of roughly $100...

They're undergraduates looking to get into a graduate program in the near future and will be getting curriculum points, not to mention practical experience.
That's awesome. I think all studies and projects that affect humanity's progress should be a group effort.

I agree, and science usually is. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2016, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 07, 2016, 05:34:00 AM
Something about you all made me happy. So you should be happy because I am happy.

This makes me cheerful! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 07, 2016, 01:22:59 PM
I'm glad everybody is happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 07, 2016, 02:02:07 PM
I'm not happy, I was indifferent but there must be balance.
There is entirely to much happy going on around here.
I will sacrifice my equilibrium and go grumpy to restore the balance.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 07, 2016, 04:42:40 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 07, 2016, 06:34:32 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 07, 2016, 05:34:00 AM
Something about you all made me happy. So you should be happy because I am happy.
We're happy because you're happy :)

We are?


Quote from: OldGit on July 07, 2016, 09:31:47 AM
Making people happy is the principal reason for this forum.
It is?


;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 07, 2016, 04:44:24 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II
I'm not happy, I was indifferent but there must be balance.
There is entirely to much happy going on around here.
I will sacrifice my equilibrium and go grumpy to restore the balance.

That's the job of our Grey Lord the Asmo.  Where's he gone this time?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 07, 2016, 04:58:53 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 07, 2016, 04:44:24 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II
I'm not happy, I was indifferent but there must be balance.
There is entirely to much happy going on around here.
I will sacrifice my equilibrium and go grumpy to restore the balance.

That's the job of our Grey Lord the Asmo.  Where's he gone this time?

You couldn't  possibly conceive of the "where" so I'm excusing myself from explaining it to you.

You haven't been fulfilling your role, near death is such slack arsed excuse, you should have trained someone up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2016, 07:04:22 PM
^^^
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 07, 2016, 10:09:45 PM
I could be upset that I just received a computer with a beat up hard drive obviously done by FedEx Home. However, the people who put it together are sending me a new drive with Win7 Pro no charge, and the tech was very kind. I get to toss the brick rather than send it back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 08, 2016, 10:05:13 AM
Well that's OK, g_d.  If you get a chance to install Win 10 before you put a lot of stuff on the drive, I'd do it.  Nothing wrong with Win 7, IMO, but I'd rather have 10.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 08, 2016, 03:19:44 PM
I've been wanting Win 7 Pro. I'm on 7 Premium. I had to tweak the registry to get close to the functionality of XP. Pro comes with the options unlocked. The options are already on my drive, I just have to pay to activate them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 10, 2016, 05:24:40 AM
I went to the gym today then played pokemon go on the way back.

Was fun times.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 10, 2016, 06:50:41 AM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on July 08, 2016, 03:19:44 PM
I've been wanting Win 7 Pro. I'm on 7 Premium. I had to tweak the registry to get close to the functionality of XP. Pro comes with the options unlocked. The options are already on my drive, I just have to pay to activate them.

Once you've got Win 7 Pro set up, beware of the underhanded forced upgrades by Microsoft. See this post (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=724.msg333415#msg333415).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 10, 2016, 09:47:12 PM
Microsoft has tried to get me to update my win 7 Premium to Win 10, but my computer won't even take Win 7 SP1. I always have my updates on manual, but I'll try blocking Win 10. The hard drive got sorted, but I haven't been online. I have to use my daughter's HD TV for a display, and her WLAN won't install. I tried a driver from the net which didn't work. Hopefully everything goes well when my 27" IPS monitor gets here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on July 10, 2016, 11:37:35 PM
Upgrading to 10 is only free till the end of this month, FYI
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 11, 2016, 12:19:19 AM
I watched two documentaries over the course of yesterday and today explaining physics from Einstein all the way up to the parallel universe theory. Gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:33:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:19:19 AM
I watched two documentaries over the course of yesterday and today explaining physics from Einstein all the way up to the parallel universe theory. Gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.

That's great, Apathy :grin:

Which documentaries are they? Available on youtube?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 11, 2016, 12:37:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:33:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:19:19 AM
I watched two documentaries over the course of yesterday and today explaining physics from Einstein all the way up to the parallel universe theory. Gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.

That's great, Apathy :grin:

Which documentaries are they? Available on youtube?

Oh yes. Let me link you...

Here: https://youtu.be/NyK5SG9rwWI
And here: https://youtu.be/CBrsWPCp_rs
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:41:21 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:37:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:33:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:19:19 AM
I watched two documentaries over the course of yesterday and today explaining physics from Einstein all the way up to the parallel universe theory. Gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.

That's great, Apathy :grin:

Which documentaries are they? Available on youtube?

Oh yes. Let me link you...

Here: https://youtu.be/NyK5SG9rwWI
And here: https://youtu.be/CBrsWPCp_rs

Thanks! I already watched the Brian Greene one but not the Albert Einstein documentary. Looks very interesting. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 11, 2016, 12:55:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:41:21 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:37:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 11, 2016, 12:33:02 AM
Quote from: Apathy on July 11, 2016, 12:19:19 AM
I watched two documentaries over the course of yesterday and today explaining physics from Einstein all the way up to the parallel universe theory. Gave me a deep sense of satisfaction.

That's great, Apathy :grin:

Which documentaries are they? Available on youtube?

Oh yes. Let me link you...

Here: https://youtu.be/NyK5SG9rwWI
And here: https://youtu.be/CBrsWPCp_rs

Thanks! I already watched the Brian Greene one but not the Albert Einstein documentary. Looks very interesting. :smilenod:

It's pretty great. I thoroughly enjoyed it.  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 17, 2016, 06:23:19 PM
Mrs Git and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary today.  We're going out for a big pig-out.
Mrs Git has been a wonderful wife and we're still as as happy as we were, even though the relationship has changed enormously.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 17, 2016, 06:36:15 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2016, 06:23:19 PM
Mrs Git and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary today.  We're going out for a big pig-out.
Mrs Git has been a wonderful wife and we're still as as happy as we were, even though the relationship has changed enormously.
Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2016, 06:59:46 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2016, 06:23:19 PM
Mrs Git and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary today.  We're going out for a big pig-out.
Mrs Git has been a wonderful wife and we're still as as happy as we were, even though the relationship has changed enormously.
I second Tank's opinion.

Have a good pig-out!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on July 18, 2016, 01:40:21 AM
Congrats to OG and Mrs. OG.

I'd be privileged to buy you both a celebratory drink if only I were nearby.  If you ever holiday in Florida I will make good on that promise. Cheers anyway.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 18, 2016, 03:41:50 AM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2016, 06:23:19 PM
Mrs Git and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary today.  We're going out for a big pig-out.
Mrs Git has been a wonderful wife and we're still as as happy as we were, even though the relationship has changed enormously.
Congratulations, OldGit.  :hug:
It makes me happy to hear both of you are happy. Relationships do change enormously over the years, don't they? Some can't adapt to the changes all of us go through as we get older. But to be able to stay in a happy relationship with your best friend for 45 years is priceless.   :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 20, 2016, 10:03:02 PM
FedEx Home tracking showed my graphics tablet delivered to my door 30 minutes before I got home. It wasn't there. They opened a case. I remained calm, as I was sure there was an error. A few hours later, UPS delivered it! Right after I closed the door, FedEx called. I let them know. The agent said she had no idea what happened, even though it was obvious. LOL

I talked to the wife of the person who previously ran FedEx Home here the last time something went wrong. She said she hears it all the time now. I wish I could specify a different carrier. The last time I saw such unprofessionalism was with the USPS. I called up a head honcho. Shortly after that, the USPS added complimentary insurance. LOL
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: gentle_dissident on July 20, 2016, 10:07:56 PM
Quote from: OldGit on July 17, 2016, 06:23:19 PM
Mrs Git and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary today.
Yay! We're about 14 years in (still shacked up). Fortunately, we have similar mental disorders (sensitive people brought up in insensitive environments). That's been a boon and a roller coaster. The hardest part has been dealing with her 2nd latency period. She assures me that it's almost over (from what she's read), and that I won't be able to keep her off me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 20, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
Quote from: gentle_dissident on July 20, 2016, 10:03:02 PM
FedEx Home tracking showed my graphics tablet delivered to my door 30 minutes before I got home. It wasn't there. They opened a case. I remained calm, as I was sure there was an error. A few hours later, UPS delivered it! Right after I closed the door, FedEx called. I let them know. The agent said she had no idea what happened, even though it was obvious. LOL

I talked to the wife of the person who previously ran FedEx Home here the last time something went wrong. She said she hears it all the time now. I wish I could specify a different carrier. The last time I saw such unprofessionalism was with the USPS. I called up a head honcho. Shortly after that, the USPS added complimentary insurance. LOL
Amazon UK used to use a company called Yodel.

It took literally hundreds of complaint reviews before they dropped this company. Stuff was thrown over walls, left outside the door on public pavements, not left at all but logged as delivered . . . Then Amazon got their own system. I had something logged by them as delivered at a time when I was home that was not so. It was not signed for so no idea where it went, I know my immediate neighbours. Complained, got another delivery, OK. Two months later same item turned up at the local click-and-collect point.

It was some expensive books that I bought as a gift for the local school's new photography group. Told Amazon, they said, "Keep them". So I did!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 23, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
FREEDOOOOOOM
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2016, 12:20:45 PM
Quote from: Apathy on July 23, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
FREEDOOOOOOM

What? Where? How? :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 24, 2016, 01:28:25 AM
I got a new toy:

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T813NZKEXAR-32GB-Black/dp/B01DXVKHH8/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469319906&sr=1-2&keywords=sm-t810

I bought it on sale in a brick-n-mortar store, so I paid a little bit less.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 24, 2016, 06:29:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2016, 12:20:45 PM
Quote from: Apathy on July 23, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
FREEDOOOOOOM

What? Where? How? :P
Who? When? Why?   :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 24, 2016, 10:26:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2016, 06:29:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2016, 12:20:45 PM
Quote from: Apathy on July 23, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
FREEDOOOOOOM

What? Where? How? :P
Who? When? Why?   :P
How? Here? Hey!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 24, 2016, 11:52:20 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 24, 2016, 10:26:07 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 24, 2016, 06:29:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 23, 2016, 12:20:45 PM
Quote from: Apathy on July 23, 2016, 01:14:35 AM
FREEDOOOOOOM

What? Where? How? :P
Who? When? Why?   :P
How? Here? Hey!

Questions, so many questions!  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on July 25, 2016, 10:33:56 AM
I quit my overnight stocking job in just a little less than a week! Then I get to go back to being a normal day person!

:frolic:

(Well, normal doesn't describe me or my life very well, but at least it will in this case!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
That's great, Harmonie! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 25, 2016, 03:01:16 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on July 25, 2016, 10:33:56 AM
I quit my overnight stocking job in just a little less than a week! Then I get to go back to being a normal day person!

:frolic:

(Well, normal doesn't describe me or my life very well, but at least it will in this case!)
:clapping:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 25, 2016, 03:58:54 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on July 25, 2016, 10:33:56 AM
I quit my overnight stocking job in just a little less than a week! Then I get to go back to being a normal day person!

:frolic:

(Well, normal doesn't describe me or my life very well, but at least it will in this case!)
Ah, yes! Congratulations! The Asmo, He quit His night-time stalking job, so He is a day sort of Asmo now too. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig06.deviantart.net%2F51f2%2Ff%2F2009%2F033%2F6%2F0%2Femoticon___animated_nod_by_shaeffer007.gif&hash=37473184527dc847edf433b33608be1fbfdc8c03) He even approves of daytime now... Slightly. Grumpily.

...Not at all, really.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 28, 2016, 12:18:41 AM
Day off tomorrow! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 06:47:21 AM
My daughter's boyfriend just asked her to marry her, and she said, "yes!"
:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 30, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Wow and yay, Magdalena!

:party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 07:02:05 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 30, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Wow and yay, Magdalena!

:party:
I know!! She's 26 years old and they've been dating since high school.  :cheerful dance 2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 30, 2016, 09:53:09 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 07:02:05 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 30, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Wow and yay, Magdalena!

:party:
I know!! She's 26 years old and they've been dating since high school.  :cheerful dance 2:
Awwwww that's cute!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 30, 2016, 09:55:39 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 07:02:05 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 30, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Wow and yay, Magdalena!

:party:
I know!! She's 26 years old and they've been dating since high school.  :cheerful dance 2:
Hoping tbat means they stay friends for life, not just ordinary married people!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 30, 2016, 11:11:29 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 30, 2016, 09:55:39 AM
Hoping tbat means they stay friends for life, not just ordinary married people!
Ha!  ;D

Usually The Asmo's job to put a barb in the wedding cake, but still, Ha.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 30, 2016, 11:40:44 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 06:47:21 AM
My daughter's boyfriend just asked her to marry her, and she said, "yes!"
:frolic:

:frolic::party::frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 30, 2016, 06:53:05 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 06:47:21 AM
My daughter's boyfriend just asked her to marry her, and she said, "yes!"
:frolic:
Great news, Mags!  :beer:

Assuming of course you like the fellow....  :???:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 30, 2016, 09:36:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 30, 2016, 07:02:05 AM
Quote from: Recusant on July 30, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Wow and yay, Magdalena!

:party:
I know!! She's 26 years old and they've been dating since high school.  :cheerful dance 2:

Hooray for love!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 03, 2016, 03:35:22 AM
To celebrate finding a better job, I decided to treat myself and order a pair of bonnet stripes for my Mini. It's going to look so cute with them on.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 04:19:36 AM
It'll go faster (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/go-faster-stripes), too.   :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 03, 2016, 07:04:11 AM
You are all my potatoes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2016, 08:10:50 AM
King Edwards or Jersey Royals?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 03, 2016, 08:58:41 AM
An opperdoezer myself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2016, 10:28:36 AM
I'll be almost anything other than a "pink fir apple"!

Nice spud but . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 04:35:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 03, 2016, 03:35:22 AM
To celebrate finding a better job, I decided to treat myself and order a pair of bonnet stripes for my Mini. It's going to look so cute with them on.

Quote from: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 04:19:36 AM
It'll go faster (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/go-faster-stripes), too.   :D

And it is a scientific fact that vehicles with stripes are quicker then vehicles without.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2016, 04:58:36 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 04:35:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 03, 2016, 03:35:22 AM
To celebrate finding a better job, I decided to treat myself and order a pair of bonnet stripes for my Mini. It's going to look so cute with them on.

Quote from: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 04:19:36 AM
It'll go faster (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/go-faster-stripes), too.   :D

And it is a scientific fact that vehicles with stripes are quicker then vehicles without.  8)
Painted on stripes maybe, the edges of the stick-on ones only increase the drag factor






:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 03, 2016, 05:07:15 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 03, 2016, 04:35:17 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 03, 2016, 03:35:22 AM
To celebrate finding a better job, I decided to treat myself and order a pair of bonnet stripes for my Mini. It's going to look so cute with them on.

Quote from: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 04:19:36 AM
It'll go faster (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/go-faster-stripes), too.   :D

And it is a scientific fact that vehicles with stripes are quicker then vehicles without.  8)
Since Gloucester took care of the sciency bit already(depends on the relative slipperiness of stripe material to car paint, by the way),

Go-faster stripes making shit faster, it's a Top Gear fact, which is the next thing to a religious fact when it comes to being scientific. I'm above average interested in cars, but I would not stick racing stripes on anything less than a sports car, which would not normally need them to be cool anyways. A pickup truck is not a sports car. Neither is a van. Neither is anything named Kia, Hyundai, Suzuki, Proton or Sang Yong. I actually saw stripes on a Ssang Yong once. *shudder*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 05:11:15 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 03, 2016, 04:58:36 PM
Painted on stripes maybe, the edges of the stick-on ones only increase the drag factor






:grin:

Nuh-uh! I'm pretty sure it has to do with laminar air flow, and if anything decal stripes increase that effect.  :smug:  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2016, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 05:11:15 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 03, 2016, 04:58:36 PM
Painted on stripes maybe, the edges of the stick-on ones only increase the drag factor

:grin:

Nuh-uh! I'm pretty sure it has to do with laminar air flow, and if anything decal stripes increase that effect.  :smug:  ;)

:thinking:

Depends where the stripes are and at which point, between the very front and back wheel arch or the back edge of the roof, turbulence free laminar flow develops. If ever.

Cars with stick-on stripes front to back will go faster than those with stripes side to side.

But then, basing this on my work in the flow of water in pipes it might only apply in very heavy rain. Or driving through full storm drains in submersible Minis . . .


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2016, 06:58:01 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!

I would like to take issue with your statement, Tank . . .

But that would only confirm it.

:blush:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 08:03:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!

Perhaps, but I would posit that what Gloucester and I have produced is an intentional parody of such an argument.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 03, 2016, 08:10:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!
News:
Nitpicky? Hell yes.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2016, 08:27:23 PM
Quote from: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 08:03:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!

Perhaps, but I would posit that what Gloucester and I have produced is an intentional parody of such an argument.  :P
"parody"
  :query:

Thought it was a valid scientific discussion . . .

Been working on designs for a submersible Mini to test my theory. Going to take a lot of duct tape , WD40 and bath sealant though. Oh, and two very big balloons, one for the air in and one for the exhaust out. Know all too well what a flooded exhaust pipe does!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 03, 2016, 08:31:22 PM
Excellent! I see a groundbreaking paper published in a reputable fluid mechanics journal in your future.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 12:14:23 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
The last few posts demonstrate that people who join forums will argue about anything!
Asmos, they are an opinionatedly-argumentative bunch. But anything? Do let us argue about that. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2016, 02:28:20 AM
Come on, you guys have to admit that this looks pretty sharp.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gtcarlot.com%2Fpictures%2F4512041.jpg&hash=c1d565a481e2ca59a7b7715e4b5741e450a999f5)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 04, 2016, 05:48:09 AM
Yeah, OK.

Lost you about 0.000000001 mph or increased your consumption by 0.0000000001 mpg though. You might notice that in 500 years. Sorry, car will be a red stain somewhere, or several hundred baked-bean tins, by then.

If there's anyone left to make baked-bean tins after the Global Warming.

(Where's my therapist's number . . .)



Belated :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 04, 2016, 05:57:32 AM
Yep. That looks cool as hell Buddy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on August 04, 2016, 06:00:51 AM
It still looks too cute for me to be cool, Buddy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 04, 2016, 06:12:30 AM
I remember, in  the 1960-70s, when Minis were the only car with front-wheel drive. Could out-corner most other non-sports cars and was fun to drive on an icy car park at 3am. You had to use the hand brake to get a tail end slide.

A friend had a suped up Cooper that could do 120mph. Frightening!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 04, 2016, 06:31:35 AM
Pretty sharp SMLLKAR! Buddy.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 04, 2016, 06:33:35 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 04, 2016, 06:31:35 AM
Pretty sharp SMLLKAR! Buddy.  :smilenod:

Thanks. It's not mine but it's the exact same color, Indi blue metallic :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 06:39:12 AM
Sorry, not buying the stripey would-be BMW. Not without Works signs painted all over. (Not on a standard Mini, iow)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 04, 2016, 02:28:20 AM
Come on, you guys have to admit that this looks pretty sharp.

That does look kinda cool.

In a cutesie, little sort of way.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2016, 11:11:44 PM
Today was far from productive, but that isn't so bad, I think. :D

Just feeling cheerful for no apparent reason. Must be something in the water.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 11:25:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2016, 11:11:44 PM
Today was far from productive, but that isn't so bad, I think. :D

Just feeling cheerful for no apparent reason. Must be something in the water.
Vodka?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2016, 11:35:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 11:25:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 04, 2016, 11:11:44 PM
Today was far from productive, but that isn't so bad, I think. :D

Just feeling cheerful for no apparent reason. Must be something in the water.
Vodka?  ;D

:lol: I'd know if that were the case.  ;D

Another reason to be cheerful: I'm most probably going to watch Suicide Squad tomorrow evening! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 04, 2016, 11:41:12 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 04, 2016, 01:46:42 PM
cutesie
Yes, that. The Asmo, He is allergic to the concept.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on August 07, 2016, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 04, 2016, 02:28:20 AM
Come on, you guys have to admit that this looks pretty sharp.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gtcarlot.com%2Fpictures%2F4512041.jpg&hash=c1d565a481e2ca59a7b7715e4b5741e450a999f5)
Very sharp, indeed! Just seeing a Mini with go-faster stripes makes me happy!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on August 07, 2016, 09:32:39 PM
 Headed out to Fenway Park to see Pearl Jam for the... hmm... 7th time?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 08, 2016, 05:29:18 AM
Suicide Squad is a stupendous movie! Another piece that the critics were totally wrong about.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 08, 2016, 06:13:18 PM
I rather enjoyed it as well.
Not too enthusiastic about the Joker's new look, but Leto really nailed the portrayal otherwise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
Hey! This is my 500th post!

:party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2016, 09:16:32 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
Hey! This is my 500th post!

:party:
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 08, 2016, 10:14:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
Hey! This is my 500th post!

:party:

Congratulations! Fast work  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2016, 12:05:49 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
Hey! This is my 500th post!

:party:

A whopping average of 11.111 per day!  :shocked: Congrats!   :drink:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 09, 2016, 06:00:07 AM
 :clapping:  Another 500 and you can have a lovely fork, spoon, or knife!  :smilenod:

:secrets1: You can also have a spork...if you like that sort of thing.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2016, 06:27:23 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 09, 2016, 06:00:07 AM
:clapping:  Another 500 and you can have a lovely fork, spoon, or knife!  :smilenod:

:secrets1: You can also have a spork...if you like that sort of thing.  :grin:

WOW!

:heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 10, 2016, 12:00:34 AM
Had some financial problems but they were solved! :whew:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2016, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:

Good stuff! So, another  brainbox in the family?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 11, 2016, 05:51:06 PM
You know you're tabbing through the Norwegian woods when you suddenly find a
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13912637_10153611476035981_3142960046368611922_n.jpg?oh=392bb3a763ec7778664f1a0a746a9cf3&oe=5812CC2B)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 06:22:40 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 11, 2016, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:

Good stuff! So, another  brainbox in the family?
It's too soon to tell, but it looks like it.  ;D

Some of you are probably wondering what "academic achievement" means, especially at age 5. It just means that in kindergarten he already knows things most kids are supposed to know by 1st grade like: Writes his name and last name, recognizes upper/lower case letters and the sounds they make. Recognizes shapes, counts to 100, reads three letter words, creates patterns, adds, etc. The school combines kindergarteners who already know these things with the kids in 1st grade who just learned these things last year, that way; the kindergarteners are not "bored" for a whole year learning things they already know.

I highly recommend preschool. It really helps prepare them for kinder. Not all kids learn at the same pace, but from age 4 to 5 he learned all these things. If you wait to enroll them in kindergarten, they'll learn these things from age 5 to 6.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2016, 06:42:54 PM
Never quite got the American grade system. Here seems to be the "Year" counts.

But, yes, anecdotes from friends indicates that pre-school is a real boost. Kids learn from day one, make use of the faculty!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 07:19:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:

How very sensible. The Murrikin system always seems more flexible than ours in allowing children to be in the year group that most suits their abilities.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 07:50:49 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 07:19:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:

How very sensible. The Murrikin system always seems more flexible than ours in allowing children to be in the year group that most suits their abilities.

Well, combination classes are not the norm. The teachers assure the parents of 1st graders that their child will not be involved with any Kindergarten curriculum, and that they will receive full instruction with the expectations of mastering 1st grade common core standards. For kindergarteners, it does not mean that the child will move to 2nd grade after this school year.

The teachers see potential, and like Gloucester said, "Kids learn from day one..." Some faster than others, so why hold them back? On top of that, a lot of these kids are learning another language at home, at the same time, or know another language and are learning English.  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 08:00:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 07:50:49 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 07:19:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 05:20:03 PM
My precious little boy began kindergarten today.  :frolic:
:weepy:

I got an email yesterday it said:
Quote...your child has been selected based on academic achievement to receive instruction in K and 1st grade standards.
...He's so smart.  :tellmemore:

Probably gets it from his dad.  :grin:

How very sensible. The Murrikin system always seems more flexible than ours in allowing children to be in the year group that most suits their abilities.

Well, combination classes are not the norm. The teachers assure the parents of 1st graders that their child will not be involved with any Kindergarten curriculum, and that they will receive full instruction with the expectations of mastering 1st grade common core standards. For kindergarteners, it does not mean that the child will move to 2nd grade after this school year.

The teachers see potential, and like Gloucester said, "Kids learn from day one..." Some faster than others, so why hold them back? On top of that, a lot of these kids are learning another language at home, at the same time, or know another language and are learning English.  :o
Apparently very good for the brain to learn another language at such a young age. It can slow language acquisition a bit initially, but makes it easier to learn further languages later. Best wishes to your little boy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 11, 2016, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 08:00:57 PM
Apparently very good for the brain to learn another language at such a young age. It can slow language acquisition a bit initially, but makes it easier to learn further languages later.
This is true.
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 08:00:57 PM
Best wishes to your little boy.
Thank you, Essie Mae.  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 11, 2016, 08:43:53 PM
I will admit to liking some of the Montessori (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori_education) techniques in education, though they were developed primarily for "specisl needs" children. Ideally every child has "special needs", a tailored education, but pragmatically this can only be achieved by "one-on-one" teaching. Gifted and able parents may achieve this with home efucation, but sometimes at some cost to socialisation. Also some parents may tend to "mould" the child to their ideal rather than going with the kid's inherrent talents and abilities.

"Windows of opportunity" seem important to me, go with the subject the child is focussed on for as long as he or she remains so focussed.

Blimey, haven't thought about this for decades now, must still be some functioning brain cells in there sonewhere! Or it is the glass of vino I am enjoying.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 11, 2016, 09:04:58 PM
I am doing voluntary work at the library: The Summer Reading Challenge, over the summer break and it's so lovely to be working with children again. They are so enthusiastic about the books they are reading.

A woman on the group walks I go on approached me about becoming a voluntary mentor to young people in care. I thought I'd be too old, but she said age doesn't matter; the youngsters are just happy to have the attention from someone who isn't 'official'. I'm not sure I believe her, but she's been doing it for eight years, so I'm seriously considering it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 13, 2016, 12:47:45 PM
I just got the paperwork back from the police approving my application to purchase a new hunting rifle.
Getting one I've been looking at for some time ( a Howa 1500 Lightning cal.308w for those in the know). Going to build it into a proper sniper system.
Just hoping we can get it sorted before the moose hunt kicks off in late September.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 18, 2016, 07:13:42 AM
I saw my cousins today. We hung out and played old video games.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 18, 2016, 05:01:01 PM
Quote from: Apathy on August 18, 2016, 07:13:42 AM
I saw my cousins today. We hung out and played old video games.
Old like 1987, 1997 or 2007?  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 18, 2016, 11:37:03 PM
G85,  f'gods sake are you planning to sniper a moose?? Shooting a moose is like shooting a dairy cow. If you lived in the state of Maine in the U.S. you might get some jail time for abusing an animal of that benign breed. I'd think it a damned site more sporting to go for polar bears or other beast that can fight back.

In any case, I am pleased that you have gotten clearance to own a high quality firearm. That you had to get clearance to have such a piece is a testament to the good judgement of your country. Too bad that we do not have such a system here in the land of the free and the home of the brave gun nuts whose mental capacity is so frequently subject to question.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 19, 2016, 03:06:28 AM
Hmm, moose are known as capable of being rather ornery. I sure as hell wouldn't want to mess around with one. I'm not sure about Norway, but in Canada and Alaska, they're rather plentiful as well. In moose season, it's perfectly legal to hunt moose in Maine (http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lotteries/moose/) as long as you get a tag.

QuoteThey attack more people annually than bears do, and they are especially aggressive when defending a calf.

[source (http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/15-cute-animals-that-could-kill-you/moose)]

QuoteReports show that female moose are responsible for more deaths in Canada than any other animal including the grizzly! Moose have earned the title of most dangerous animal in Canada.

[source (http://www.survivalgrounds.com/northernmoose.php)]

Also, if you're a good hunter, a bear has no more chance to defend itself than a deer or other game animal.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 19, 2016, 05:37:07 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 18, 2016, 05:01:01 PM
Quote from: Apathy on August 18, 2016, 07:13:42 AM
I saw my cousins today. We hung out and played old video games.
Old like 1987, 1997 or 2007?  ;)

Closer to 1997 but in the 2000s
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 19, 2016, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Icarus on August 18, 2016, 11:37:03 PM
G85,  f'gods sake are you planning to sniper a moose?? Shooting a moose is like shooting a dairy cow. If you lived in the state of Maine in the U.S. you might get some jail time for abusing an animal of that benign breed. I'd think it a damned site more sporting to go for polar bears or other beast that can fight back.
For one thing bears. wolves and polar bears are all red-listed in Norway. That is to say they are considered endangered. You only get to take one out if it is getting a little too close to the livestock.
Polar bears are also not native to the Norwegian mainland.
Also, moose are good eatin'.

As for moose being benign and harmless...  :rofl:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.keepbusy.net%2Fpics%2Fpic-dump-157-12.jpg&hash=7844ce69e40dc79e93813087c2c3da8215c388d1)
(video beneath shows people and animals involved in accidents. You have been warned)
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.



Due to the vendor being unable to guarantee delivery time on the Howa rifle, and having the shit customer service not to tell me for a week, I have gone to another vendor. Have placed an order for a Remington 783 (.308w). Very similar weapon, and they guarantee speedy delivery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 19, 2016, 09:29:30 PM
Ah, I was looking forward to your thoughts on the Howa. I've heard good things.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 19, 2016, 11:11:52 PM
Quote from: Recusant on August 19, 2016, 09:29:30 PM
Ah, I was looking forward to your thoughts on the Howa. I've heard good things.
I had, too. Sadly the useless guys are the only ones who import them to Norway.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 21, 2016, 03:38:21 AM
I stand corrected about moose. They can be dangerous, I concede. Non hunter types like me, know little or nothing of such things. We should keep our mouths shut and our minds open.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 21, 2016, 05:13:37 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 21, 2016, 03:38:21 AM
I stand corrected about moose. They can be dangerous, I concede. Non hunter types like me, know little or nothing of such things. We should keep our mouths shut and our minds open.
Hear, hear!   ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 21, 2016, 05:25:47 AM
I want to try to balance out some of the bad with some good news. In just a week of being on my own and taking tips I've made over 260 dollars and some change. And that's just cash, not including credit tips. Being a waitress might be monumentally shitty sometimes, but I can't be upset at making double than I do as a stable hand.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 21, 2016, 05:34:34 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 21, 2016, 05:25:47 AM
I want to try to balance out some of the bad with some good news. In just a week of being on my own and taking tips I've made over 260 dollars and some change. And that's just cash, not including credit tips. Being a waitress might be monumentally shitty sometimes, but I can't be upset at making double than I do as a stable hand.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.univercidade.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2Fcounting_money.gif&hash=c08e07cb54087f67d3ac9329e0a5d365b1a6ffd4)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2016, 06:28:03 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 21, 2016, 05:25:47 AM
I want to try to balance out some of the bad with some good news. In just a week of being on my own and taking tips I've made over 260 dollars and some change. And that's just cash, not including credit tips. Being a waitress might be monumentally shitty sometimes, but I can't be upset at making double than I do as a stable hand.
Good stuff, Buddy!

When I was between proper jobs I workd as a barman in a local pub.

I know that customers come in grades from total assholes to some really great people. One has to learn to "skim over"  the assholes and give the nice guys a genuine smile.

Then take only the smiles home with you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 07:53:25 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 21, 2016, 03:38:21 AM
I stand corrected about moose. They can be dangerous, I concede.
It's meese. ;D Well, ought to be. :unsure: Just better that way. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 21, 2016, 08:09:29 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 07:53:25 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 21, 2016, 03:38:21 AM
I stand corrected about moose. They can be dangerous, I concede.
It's meese. ;D Well, ought to be. :unsure: Just better that way. :smilenod:

Multiple hangman's kits - neece?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 21, 2016, 09:17:00 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 21, 2016, 05:25:47 AM
I want to try to balance out some of the bad with some good news. In just a week of being on my own and taking tips I've made over 260 dollars and some change. And that's just cash, not including credit tips. Being a waitress might be monumentally shitty sometimes, but I can't be upset at making double than I do as a stable hand.
Very impressive indeed!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 12:02:21 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 21, 2016, 08:09:29 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 21, 2016, 07:53:25 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 21, 2016, 03:38:21 AM
I stand corrected about moose. They can be dangerous, I concede.
It's meese. ;D Well, ought to be. :unsure: Just better that way. :smilenod:

Multiple hangman's kits - neece?
Meese, neese, geese, cheese, fleece, Portugese. All following the proper Asmoic grammar. :smilenod:

(Floose being singular of fleece and... Portugoose for the other one)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 21, 2016, 09:23:40 PM
My mom just handed me 110 dollars in khols gift cards and told me to go wild because there wasn't anything she wanted.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/el1tH0BzEWm4w/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 21, 2016, 10:12:42 PM
I just got blocked by a Muslim on facebook! Result!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 22, 2016, 05:27:46 AM
I finished an application for an apartment! It only took all day! (Also, I'm in the midst of a manic episode! HAZAH!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on August 22, 2016, 05:53:50 PM
Hurray! I finally got back in. But now I have to get ready for work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 22, 2016, 06:59:26 PM
Enough with the four letter words.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 22, 2016, 08:04:02 PM
Quote from: Velma on August 22, 2016, 05:53:50 PM
Hurray! I finally got back in. But now I have to get ready for work.
Did you do anything in particular or did things just sort themselves out?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 22, 2016, 09:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 21, 2016, 10:12:42 PM
I just got blocked by a Muslim on facebook! Result!
A fatwa next.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2016, 07:07:29 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 22, 2016, 09:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 21, 2016, 10:12:42 PM
I just got blocked by a Muslim on facebook! Result!
A fatwa next.  :smilenod:
LOL that happened years ago.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on August 23, 2016, 07:03:17 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 22, 2016, 08:04:02 PM
Quote from: Velma on August 22, 2016, 05:53:50 PM
Hurray! I finally got back in. But now I have to get ready for work.
Did you do anything in particular or did things just sort themselves out?
Nothing in particular. Things just sorted themselves out. However, by the time I got home from work, I couldn't get on HAF. I also could not get on an hour ago.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on August 24, 2016, 07:49:20 PM
I got back on HAF this morning! Plus, I slept well last night and managed to get dressed today without a lot of cussing and crashing around! (In other words, my joints are finally getting back to as close to normal as they get anymore.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2016, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: Velma on August 24, 2016, 07:49:20 PM
I got back on HAF this morning! Plus, I slept well last night and managed to get dressed today without a lot of cussing and crashing around! (In other words, my joints are finally getting back to as close to normal as they get anymore.)
Win, win and win!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 25, 2016, 01:09:07 AM
Quote from: Velma on August 24, 2016, 07:49:20 PM
I got back on HAF this morning! Plus, I slept well last night and managed to get dressed today without a lot of cussing and crashing around! (In other words, my joints are finally getting back to as close to normal as they get anymore.)

Hooray!  Both HAF and joints reasonably normal -- sounds like reason to celebrate to me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on August 25, 2016, 10:41:25 AM
Being made redundant?

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 26, 2016, 02:07:24 AM
Not as redundant as I'm going to make it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 02, 2016, 01:27:54 PM
My new rifle has arrived!  ;D
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14231845_10153662211500981_2729140253861798724_o.jpg)
Remington 783 .308w

But I don't have time to go test it until Wednesday.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on September 02, 2016, 02:41:28 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 02, 2016, 01:27:54 PMMy new rifle has arrived!

And that's a reason to be cheerful?

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 02, 2016, 02:59:38 PM
For some, I suppose it is. For The Asmo, however, the reason to be cheerful is that He is finally properly displeased again.  >:( All is right in the world. >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2016, 06:42:48 PM
So G85 has just sprayed his van black and got a new hunting rifle. What could go wrong?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 02, 2016, 07:47:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2016, 06:42:48 PM
So G85 has just sprayed his van black and got a new hunting rifle. What could go wrong?

Well, I suppose it's better than a white van and a hunting rifle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 02, 2016, 07:52:37 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 02, 2016, 01:27:54 PM
My new rifle has arrived!  ;D
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14231845_10153662211500981_2729140253861798724_o.jpg)
Remington 783 .308w

But I don't have time to go test it until Wednesday.  >:(

Just think of how much more you'll enjoy it with the anticipation built up.   :smilenod:

I can't help thinking of all the damage I could do with something like that.  Trying to learn to use a handgun was bad enough, my Dad finally decided I was better off just armed with a baseball bat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Steeler on September 02, 2016, 08:06:54 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 02, 2016, 01:27:54 PM
My new rifle has arrived!  ;D
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14231845_10153662211500981_2729140253861798724_o.jpg)
Remington 783 .308w

But I don't have time to go test it until Wednesday.  >:(

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 02, 2016, 11:40:43 PM
We bought a new (to us) car today. It is a 2005 Mazda Tribute, gold with a light gold interior. It has had one other owner and only had 57,000 miles on it. A few dings here and there, as expected with an 11 year old car, but otherwise in excellent condition. I've not taken a picture of it yet.

We were going to wait, but the truck is slowly failing. Once we save a bit more money, we're going to get a new car, retire the truck and the Mazda will be our second vehicle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:28:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 02, 2016, 07:52:37 PMJust think of how much more you'll enjoy it with the anticipation built up.

Or possibly with the firing pin removed.

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 03, 2016, 12:36:05 AM
Quote from: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:28:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 02, 2016, 07:52:37 PMJust think of how much more you'll enjoy it with the anticipation built up.

Or possibly with the firing pin removed.

Keke

That would just bring it right back to my baseball bat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 03, 2016, 12:38:20 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 02, 2016, 11:40:43 PM
We bought a new (to us) car today. It is a 2005 Mazda Tribute, gold with a light gold interior. It has had one other owner and only had 57,000 miles on it. A few dings here and there, as expected with an 11 year old car, but otherwise in excellent condition. I've not taken a picture of it yet.

We were going to wait, but the truck is slowly failing. Once we save a bit more money, we're going to get a new car, retire the truck and the Mazda will be our second vehicle.

Sounds like a great plan.  Nothing better than reliable transportation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:39:47 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:36:05 AMThat would just bring it right back to my baseball bat.

I'm fine with that ... just imagine how many lives would have been saved if the guns had been replaced with bats (of any sort).

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 03, 2016, 12:41:40 AM
Quote from: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:39:47 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:36:05 AMThat would just bring it right back to my baseball bat.

I'm fine with that ... just imagine how many lives would have been saved if the guns had been replaced with bats (of any sort).

Keke

Not sure G85 is planning on shooting people . . . but on the other hand, he is a ninja.   :unsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:46:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:41:40 AMNot sure G85 is planning on shooting people . . . but on the other hand, he is a ninja.   :unsure:

I assume most people who buy guns don't *plan* on shooting people ... the fact is that guns are designed to kill, that is their primary purpose, I therefore question why ordinary people need them at all.

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 01:21:42 AM
Quote from: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:46:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:41:40 AMNot sure G85 is planning on shooting people . . . but on the other hand, he is a ninja.   :unsure:

I assume most people who buy guns don't *plan* on shooting people ... the fact is that guns are designed to kill, that is their primary purpose, I therefore question why ordinary people need them at all.

Keke
Well the small game hunting season kicks off on the 10th, and the big game season on the 24th.

Very hard to get rabbits and moose (mooses, meese?) with a bat. Not to mention the grouse and geese. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 03, 2016, 01:53:13 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 01:21:42 AM
Quote from: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 12:46:18 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:41:40 AMNot sure G85 is planning on shooting people . . . but on the other hand, he is a ninja.   :unsure:

I assume most people who buy guns don't *plan* on shooting people ... the fact is that guns are designed to kill, that is their primary purpose, I therefore question why ordinary people need them at all.

Keke
Well the small game hunting season kicks off on the 10th, and the big game season on the 24th.

Very hard to get rabbits and moose (mooses, meese?) with a bat. Not to mention the grouse and geese. 8)
Congrats on the new rifle. I am sure you will be a very responsible gun owner. Good luck during big game season. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 03:01:39 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 03, 2016, 01:53:13 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 01:21:42 AM

Well the small game hunting season kicks off on the 10th, and the big game season on the 24th.

Very hard to get rabbits and moose (mooses, meese?) with a bat. Not to mention the grouse and geese. 8)
Congrats on the new rifle. I am sure you will be a very responsible gun owner. Good luck during big game season. :)

Thanks. Our party of 8 have a quota of one bull and two yearlings. Obviously I hold out hope of being the one to bag a big bull on my first hunt. Would make an awesome hunting story.


Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 03, 2016, 12:41:40 AM
Not sure G85 is planning on shooting people . . . but on the other hand, he is a ninja.   :unsure:
Well, I don't have any specific plans for shooting people, but if the Russians finally come across the border in a big way all bets are off.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kekerusey on September 03, 2016, 08:12:20 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 03:01:39 AMWell, I don't have any specific plans for shooting people, but if the Russians finally come across the border in a big way all bets are off.

Well fighting for country, family and friends is different.

Apologies to all if I was harsh last night, I was on the train after six pints of "Old Speckled Hen" and, having already fallen asleep at my first connection point (woke just as the doors were shutting) but made my second doing my damndest to stay awake for the hour journey to my home town. I managed it though.

Alcohol ... proof of the existence of god, gods, satan, demons, angels, UFOs and that the moon landings were faked ... er ... but ... er ... I do like beer :)

Keke
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on September 03, 2016, 12:58:35 PM
Yup, the Old Speckled Hen is a good beer.  Send some to Putin and maybe he'll get too mellow to invade Scandinavia.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 03, 2016, 02:28:07 PM
Quote from: G85
Well, I don't have any specific plans for shooting people, but if the Russians finally come across the border in a big way all bets are off.
That's not unlike what some rednecks with massive arsenals say, though usually about their own government. The thing to remember is, though, that civilians with small arms are not an effective fighting force in warfare dominated by aviation, long-range artillery and heavily fortified personnel carriers.

I think many "gun people" kid themselves about the relative effectiveness of their private arsenals (especially in their own hands) in an open warfare situation. If the Russians came across the border in a big way, I would consider joining some existing underground movement or establishing my own with the purpose of going guerilla-ass-terrorist on their asses. Probably some hacker outfit. I have no illusions of being at all useful during the open armed conflict though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 06:13:00 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 03, 2016, 02:28:07 PM
Quote from: G85
Well, I don't have any specific plans for shooting people, but if the Russians finally come across the border in a big way all bets are off.
That's not unlike what some rednecks with massive arsenals say, though usually about their own government. The thing to remember is, though, that civilians with small arms are not an effective fighting force in warfare dominated by aviation, long-range artillery and heavily fortified personnel carriers.

I think many "gun people" kid themselves about the relative effectiveness of their private arsenals (especially in their own hands) in an open warfare situation. If the Russians came across the border in a big way, I would consider joining some existing underground movement or establishing my own with the purpose of going guerilla-ass-terrorist on their asses. Probably some hacker outfit. I have no illusions of being at all useful during the open armed conflict though.
The difference between the average redneck and myself is that I have had military training, and have maintained an above-average skill at marksmanship.
The guerilla-ass-terrorist thing is a good idea,though. Someone with a good rifle and training would be able to assassinate enemy occupiers  from a distance. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Ftsmile%2Fbanana%2Ft0236.gif&hash=e429f9dd9d21ed4be93b6ac940c09c41d22bc34b)


It never ceases to amaze me how effectively we can derail a thread.... we went from "reasons to be cheerful" to "sniping russkies" in just 5 posts!  :???:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 03, 2016, 09:30:50 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 03, 2016, 06:13:00 PM
The difference between the average redneck and myself is that I have had military training, and have maintained an above-average skill at marksmanship.
The guerilla-ass-terrorist thing is a good idea,though. Someone with a good rifle and training would be able to assassinate enemy occupiers  from a distance. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fyoursmiles.org%2Ftsmile%2Fbanana%2Ft0236.gif&hash=e429f9dd9d21ed4be93b6ac940c09c41d22bc34b)
Precisely! Rather than dying in the initial assault because that APC's armor was more than what a hunting rifle could penetrate, go underground, pick up a few more tricks than marksmanship and do what the underdogs in asymmetric warfare have been doing very successfully for decades.

Quote
It never ceases to amaze me how effectively we can derail a thread.... we went from "reasons to be cheerful" to "sniping russkies" in just 5 posts!  :???:
Is not sniping fools a reason to be cheery?  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 05, 2016, 05:08:58 AM
Turning this thread around...thank you all for being so accepting of me. I really feel like I belong here. It seems like you guys are my family for now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 05, 2016, 06:37:50 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 05, 2016, 05:08:58 AM
Turning this thread around...thank you all for being so accepting of me. I really feel like I belong here. It seems like you guys are my family for now.

Awwwwwwwwwww..............
That is such a sweet thing to say!
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 05, 2016, 08:02:03 AM
Little things please little minds; I bought a little wireless keyboard weeks ago but didn't open it cos I thought it would be very complicated to set up. But yesterday I opened it and voilà! 5 mins later I was using it with my tablet - prefer it to the virtual keyboard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2016, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 05, 2016, 08:02:03 AM
Little things please little minds; I bought a little wireless keyboard weeks ago but didn't open it cos I thought it would be very complicated to set up. But yesterday I opened it and voilà! 5 mins later I was using it with my tablet - prefer it to the virtual keyboard.
Maplin do an excellent little wireless keyboard and mouse. The USB dongle fits into the mouse when not in use and the keyboard is almost a tactile as a full size keyboard. It has a metal base which gives it great stability and stops it wandering off across the table while in use. I luv' 'um!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 06, 2016, 10:07:46 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2016, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 05, 2016, 08:02:03 AM
Little things please little minds; I bought a little wireless keyboard weeks ago but didn't open it cos I thought it would be very complicated to set up. But yesterday I opened it and voilà! 5 mins later I was using it with my tablet - prefer it to the virtual keyboard.
Maplin do an excellent little wireless keyboard and mouse. The USB dongle fits into the mouse when not in use and the keyboard is almost a tactile as a full size keyboard. It has a metal base which gives it great stability and stops it wandering off across the table while in use. I luv' 'um!
Noted thanks. Mr M looking enviously at mine, so if he behaves, I may get him one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 08, 2016, 07:06:21 PM
I "saw" Ecurb Noselrub and Niya here yesterday, but they didn't say anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 08, 2016, 08:50:58 PM
Had a great afternoon at theatre in Cambridge seeing 84 Charing Cross Road starring one of your Murrikins; Stephanie Powers who was very good. It was absorbing all the way through and quite a tearjerker at the end.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2016, 12:14:04 AM
I get to stay home tomorrow!  :jumps: I will use the extra time wisely. :offtobed:

:smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 09, 2016, 11:18:19 AM
Ah, back in my old name!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 09, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
I will finally have my car paid off next month!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 09, 2016, 08:40:06 PM
The Asmo is going to work in less than twelve hours. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 09, 2016, 08:44:24 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 09, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
I will finally have my car paid off next month!
That was relatively quick!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 01:21:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 09, 2016, 08:44:24 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 09, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
I will finally have my car paid off next month!
That was relatively quick!

5000 in 7 months. Pretty good if you ask me
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.

Makes some of those horrible work experiences worthwhile doesn't it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 05:09:32 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.

Makes some of those horrible work experiences worthwhile doesn't it?

After the horrendous night I just had, I'm not going to say yes or no.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 11, 2016, 10:15:46 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 05:09:32 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.

Makes some of those horrible work experiences worthwhile doesn't it?

After the horrendous night I just had, I'm not going to say yes or no.
Lots of punters? Bad punters? Both? Crap manger?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 07:15:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 11, 2016, 10:15:46 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 05:09:32 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.

Makes some of those horrible work experiences worthwhile doesn't it?

After the horrendous night I just had, I'm not going to say yes or no.
Lots of punters? Bad punters? Both? Crap manger?

Crap manager who decided I could definitely take 16 tables by myself. Then bitched at me all night because it took longer to clean up the aftermath.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 11, 2016, 08:18:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 07:15:00 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 11, 2016, 10:15:46 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 05:09:32 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 10, 2016, 11:12:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 10, 2016, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Apathy on September 10, 2016, 02:13:42 AM
5000 in 7 months? Are you rich?

Hell no. I just worked my ass off and budgeted really well. Also two jobs at once for a while helped a lot.

Makes some of those horrible work experiences worthwhile doesn't it?

After the horrendous night I just had, I'm not going to say yes or no.
Lots of punters? Bad punters? Both? Crap manger?

Crap manager who decided I could definitely take 16 tables by myself. Then bitched at me all night because it took longer to clean up the aftermath.
:doh: :console:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 12, 2016, 02:35:08 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 11, 2016, 07:15:00 PM
Crap manager who decided I could definitely take 16 tables by myself. Then bitched at me all night because it took longer to clean up the aftermath.
16!!!  :panic:
One time I think I took 13 and I thought that was too much!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 16, 2016, 09:04:43 PM
It's Friday!  :jumps:

...

So much to do, so little time.  :sad sigh:

Friday's a day when I can feel two completely opposite emotions at the same time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 16, 2016, 10:24:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 16, 2016, 09:04:43 PM
It's Friday!  :jumps:

...

It is Friday! Oh, yeah!
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltn48fQZK51qlktl7o1_500.gif)
...Uh-huh....Oh, yeah!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 16, 2016, 10:39:13 PM
A couple of days ago I took my Ozzie granddaughter to the same village playgroup I used to take her father to.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on September 19, 2016, 02:42:47 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 16, 2016, 10:24:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 16, 2016, 09:04:43 PM
It's Friday!  :jumps:

...

It is Friday! Oh, yeah!
(https://67.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltn48fQZK51qlktl7o1_500.gif)
...Uh-huh....Oh, yeah!
That is still one of my favorite gifs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 23, 2016, 07:01:11 AM
^^^^
:frolic:
Congratulations! That's wonderful news!  :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on September 23, 2016, 08:42:05 AM
That's a very large lad--mazel tov, Tank.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 10:13:00 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 23, 2016, 07:01:11 AM
^^^^
:frolic:
Congratulations! That's wonderful news!  :cheerleader:
I suspect my daughter is quite relieved!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 10:13:58 AM
Quote from: Recusant on September 23, 2016, 08:42:05 AM
That's a very large lad--mazel tov, Tank.

:cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 23, 2016, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Congratulations to all! 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 23, 2016, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Congratulations to all!
Thank you. Just off to meet him for the first time:D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 23, 2016, 06:21:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Yeah, congrats due.

Names? You offering "Sherman" ?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 23, 2016, 07:20:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 23, 2016, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Congratulations to all!
Thank you. Just off to meet him for the first time:D
Get pictures!  :thumbsup:


Me, I'm heading into the wild tomorrow. Don't expect to hear much from me for about a week.
There are too many moose in those hills and we intend to do something about it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 09:13:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 23, 2016, 07:20:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 23, 2016, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Congratulations to all!
Thank you. Just off to meet him for the first time:D
Get pictures!  :thumbsup:
20 hours old :D
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F922%2FdeBM57.jpg&hash=f4bf14024dd09907acb8bf1e601d9550a09f55b8)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F924%2FUmYUMM.jpg&hash=182995e310afd0fa379279422f3169b147a42b42)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagizer.imageshack.us%2Fv2%2Fxq90%2F922%2FGQr2zC.jpg&hash=d6b54936a10996a856379c73ec8e91f2b7cd6474)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 23, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Fine looking lad. He looks a little bit like Winston Churchill. Take that as a compliment if you will.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2016, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 23, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Fine looking lad. He looks a little bit like Winston Churchill. Take that as a compliment if you will.
;D 90% of babies look like Winston Churchill! Although G3 (Grandson 3, no name yet) is a particularly fine example.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 23, 2016, 11:36:43 PM
What a good looking lil' guy. Congrats to you and your family, Tank!  :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 23, 2016, 11:45:17 PM
Awww! Tank, your grandson is so cute!  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 24, 2016, 02:36:20 AM
What an adorable new addition to the Tank family! Congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 24, 2016, 05:53:06 AM
Nice baby Tank!

I downloaded "Cortana" to my android phone because I'm a fan of the video games. She is a up beat personality that I love to have in my life.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2016, 06:25:33 AM
He's already made his mark! Crapped on the carpet! LOL
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2016, 06:44:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2016, 06:25:33 AM
He's already made his mark! Crapped on the carpet! LOL
:snicker:

Firebird will be going through the same thing pretty soon!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 24, 2016, 08:37:34 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 23, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Fine looking lad. He looks a little bit like Winston Churchill. Take that as a compliment if you will.
;D 90% of babies look like Winston Churchill! Although G3 (Grandson 3, no name yet) is a particularly fine example.

He does look like he wants a cigar, esp. in the last picture!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2016, 01:23:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 24, 2016, 06:44:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2016, 06:25:33 AM
He's already made his mark! Crapped on the carpet! LOL
:snicker:

Firebird will be going through the same thing pretty soon!  :grin:
You've got kids. You remember meconium!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2016, 01:24:15 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 24, 2016, 08:37:34 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 10:26:41 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 23, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Fine looking lad. He looks a little bit like Winston Churchill. Take that as a compliment if you will.
;D 90% of babies look like Winston Churchill! Although G3 (Grandson 3, no name yet) is a particularly fine example.

He does look like he wants a cigar, esp. in the last picture!
The probability is he'll never smoke and he'll live past the turn of the century
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 24, 2016, 06:40:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2016, 01:23:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 24, 2016, 06:44:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 24, 2016, 06:25:33 AM
He's already made his mark! Crapped on the carpet! LOL
:snicker:

Firebird will be going through the same thing pretty soon!  :grin:
You've got kids. You remember meconium!
Yes, I remember meconium! I bet you're all looking forward to the seeing the mustard yellow poop. One time I took off the diaper and I don't think he had finished pooping, so more came out with so much pressure, it was unbelievable.  ;D There was yellow poop everywhere! And I mean EVERYWHERE!  :lol:

Ah...memories...there's nothing better than sharing baby poop memories in the morning.  :teadrink:
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on September 24, 2016, 06:58:25 PM
Congratulations, Chris. Another baby in the Tank family. That is great news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2016, 08:40:19 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on September 24, 2016, 06:58:25 PM
Congratulations, Chris. Another baby in the Tank family. That is great news.
Thanks Tom.

G3 now has a name, Edwin, to be known as Ed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 27, 2016, 11:30:54 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)
Congratulations.   :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on September 28, 2016, 03:44:19 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 23, 2016, 11:43:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2016, 06:28:21 AM
Well my third grandson arrived just before midnight last night on the 22 Sep 2016. He weighed 9.5lb. He's doing fine and so is his mum. No name as yet.  :)

Congratulations to all!
Thank you. Just off to meet him for the first time:D

Congrats Tank!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 02, 2016, 05:22:40 PM
Well my son was the performance engineer for Alonso this weekend and helped to get him from last to 7th (15 places) and two places in front of Button who started in 10th and finished 9th. Also a red letter day for McLaren. This is the first race since Honda came back to F1 that both cars finished in the top 10! Plus it was Jenson Buttons 300th race so they turned part of the pits into an English pub to celebrate. All in all a good weekend.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 06, 2016, 09:22:41 PM
Indeed. What an exotic life your son leads. I expect he has to work v hard for an achievement like that though.

Our daughter arranged a surprise holiday for Mr M and me, so here we are in Cyprus. We were a bit down when son, wife and our granddaughters went back to Oz, and quite tired. Cyprus is getting v built up now, but still many beautiful parts. V expensive tho; the hotel is offering £1 for €1.02, but I think they charge more than other places.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2016, 11:28:04 PM
Day off tomorrow! :whew:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 08, 2016, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2016, 11:28:04 PM
Day off tomorrow! :whew:
That was yesterday now. Hope it was a good one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 08, 2016, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2016, 11:28:04 PM
Day off tomorrow! :whew:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2016, 03:23:17 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on October 08, 2016, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2016, 11:28:04 PM
Day off tomorrow! :whew:
That was yesterday now. Hope it was a good one.

Yes, it was. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 15, 2016, 03:42:07 PM
A bandicoot or coots have been digging holes in the yard.  :)
I had to put a dead one in the bin once, when we had a dog.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 03:46:03 PM
My work crush asked to take me out for my birthday. And here I thought I was going to be the one to make the first move.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on October 15, 2016, 04:03:53 PM
Sounds hopeful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 03:46:03 PM
My work crush asked to take me out for my birthday. And here I thought I was going to be the one to make the first move.  ;D

*Squeeeee* details details!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.



This was me and my work bff when I told her:

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT0GqGJYil5r9YCnF6/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2016, 09:33:52 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.



This was me and my work bff when I told her:

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT0GqGJYil5r9YCnF6/giphy.gif)

  :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader::frolic: :frolic: :cheerful dance 2: :frolic: :frolic:  :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:49:28 PM
That's the good news. Bad news is that the hostess hates me now because I think she had a thing for him too
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 15, 2016, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:49:28 PM
That's the good news. Bad news is that the hostess hates me now because I think she had a thing for him too
Pfft. That's life!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 15, 2016, 11:06:02 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.

Well, at least someone has a shot at a love life..... :-\

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on October 15, 2016, 11:50:10 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.

YAYYYYYYYYYY

:dance: :heyhey: :frolic: :cheerleader: :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 16, 2016, 01:58:31 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.
Woo hoo!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 20, 2016, 01:03:17 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
Well, at first I was super confused as to why I was into a guy because that's never happened before. Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday. Then last night he asked if I had any plans for my birthday and when I said no he asked if I wanted to see a movie with him.

Definitely roll with it - you have twice the number of possible dates than most.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 20, 2016, 02:42:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 15, 2016, 11:06:02 PM
Well, at least someone has a shot at a love life..... :-\

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.  ;)
The Asmo doesn't want a love life. >:( More regular sex, however, is something He might consider settling for... Grumpily.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 20, 2016, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
... Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday...
:cheerleader:

Is your birthday November 18?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 21, 2016, 04:41:32 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2016, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
... Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday...
:cheerleader:

Is your birthday November 18?

Yep!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 06:14:13 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2016, 04:41:32 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 20, 2016, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 15, 2016, 09:00:06 PM
... Eventually I decided to roll with it and maybe ask if he wanted to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them since it releases on my birthday...
:cheerleader:

Is your birthday November 18?
Yep!
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
OK. Here's a reason to be cheerful...
My man said, "I've noticed that you've been 'down' lately, so I got you a bottle of Merlot, Brie Cheese, and crackers...I know you love this stuff...I splurged a little bit because you deserve it."
--That was beautiful.  :tellmemore:
Hard to believe this comes from a guy who looks like this:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ae/67/02/ae6702eb8b3884ad2d63a38a0bda43a3.jpg)

~One should never judge a book by its cover.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 22, 2016, 10:40:51 AM
^ Man is definitely a keeper.   :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 22, 2016, 11:57:33 AM
Also, The Asmo approves of cigarette smoking. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 22, 2016, 05:58:20 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
OK. Here's a reason to be cheerful...
My man said, "I've noticed that you've been 'down' lately, so I got you a bottle of Merlot, Brie Cheese, and crackers...I know you love this stuff...I splurged a little bit because you deserve it."
--That was beautiful.  :tellmemore:
Hard to believe this comes from a guy who looks like this:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ae/67/02/ae6702eb8b3884ad2d63a38a0bda43a3.jpg)

~One should never judge a book by its cover.

Is that actually him? Because daaaaaayum girl...

...Not that I'd trade in BF ever, but some tats would be a nice touch.

We had a rough night of storms and work problems so I'm playing caretaker this time. Now that everything is all squared away it's nice and cozy here. Kinda thinking of starting up the woodstove.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 10:13:47 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 22, 2016, 10:40:51 AM
^ Man is definitely a keeper.   :heyhey:
Yes.  :tellmemore:
We've been around, (and all over), each other for 14.8 years.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 10:16:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 22, 2016, 11:57:33 AM
Also, The Asmo approves of cigarette smoking. :smilenod:
Is The Asmo a smoker?

:secrets1: He seems to like you. I talk to him about your posts, it puts a smile on his face whenever I say, "The Grumpy Lumpy said..."  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 10:23:34 PM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on October 22, 2016, 05:58:20 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
OK. Here's a reason to be cheerful...
My man said, "I've noticed that you've been 'down' lately, so I got you a bottle of Merlot, Brie Cheese, and crackers...I know you love this stuff...I splurged a little bit because you deserve it."
--That was beautiful.  :tellmemore:
Hard to believe this comes from a guy who looks like this:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ae/67/02/ae6702eb8b3884ad2d63a38a0bda43a3.jpg)

~One should never judge a book by its cover.

Is that actually him? Because daaaaaayum girl...
:lol:
No, that's not actually him, but our two boys see this picture and say, "My dad looks just like that guy!" I asked them, on a scale from 1 to 10? They said, 7 or 8.  ;D

~He is one fine son of a wonderful mother!  :grin:

:secrets1: The best thing is that he doesn't even know it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 23, 2016, 06:25:14 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 22, 2016, 10:16:59 PM
Is The Asmo a smoker?
He does puff on an occasional Divine Lucky Strike. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
My cold is much better than it was a couple of days ago. My husband had his second cataract surgery on Thursday. It went much better than the first one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 23, 2016, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
My cold is much better than it was a couple of days ago. My husband had his second cataract surgery on Thursday. It went much better than the first one.
How does he look with an eye patch?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 23, 2016, 09:05:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 23, 2016, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
My cold is much better than it was a couple of days ago. My husband had his second cataract surgery on Thursday. It went much better than the first one.
How does he look with an eye patch?
He hasn't had to wear one most of the time. At night he wears a stick on patch just so he won't rub his eye in his sleep. He says his vision is much better already. He should be allowed to drive again after he sees the doctor on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 23, 2016, 10:58:14 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 23, 2016, 09:05:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 23, 2016, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 23, 2016, 08:03:58 AM
My cold is much better than it was a couple of days ago. My husband had his second cataract surgery on Thursday. It went much better than the first one.
How does he look with an eye patch?
He hasn't had to wear one most of the time. At night he wears a stick on patch just so he won't rub his eye in his sleep. He says his vision is much better already. He should be allowed to drive again after he sees the doctor on Wednesday.
Excellent.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:

Boobs, baby!  Free ranging boobs.  You know, those soft little handfuls that make one smile.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:

Boobs, baby!  Free ranging boobs.  You know, those soft little handfuls that make one smile.

Wait. So No one's reason to be cheerful is...seeing boobs?  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 24, 2016, 12:54:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:

Boobs, baby!  Free ranging boobs.  You know, those soft little handfuls that make one smile.

Wait. So No one's reason to be cheerful is...seeing boobs?  :lol:
He's not alone!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 24, 2016, 04:14:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2016, 12:54:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:

Boobs, baby!  Free ranging boobs.  You know, those soft little handfuls that make one smile.

Wait. So No one's reason to be cheerful is...seeing boobs?  :lol:
He's not alone!
Same
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on October 24, 2016, 04:29:19 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 24, 2016, 04:14:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 24, 2016, 12:54:04 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 24, 2016, 04:08:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: No one on October 23, 2016, 04:30:20 AM
Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild.
I don't know what this means.
It can't be a "literate" thing because bunnies don't wear blouses.
This is an idiom? Yes?
What does it mean?
Can No one tell me what it means!? Anyone?   :grin:

Boobs, baby!  Free ranging boobs.  You know, those soft little handfuls that make one smile.

Wait. So No one's reason to be cheerful is...seeing boobs?  :lol:
He's not alone!
Same

Yup.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:
Me too, so I also have to ask, were they "wild" like...in the open air...uncovered?  :chin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:
Me too, so I also have to ask, were they "wild" like...in the open air...uncovered?  :chin:

I took that to mean that they weren't "caged" by a sports bra. :lol:

:secrets1: Interpreting poetic metaphors can be fun! My problem is that I tend to think literally, so when some one (or in this case, No one)  says that they're cheerful because they saw "free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild" I take it he saw boobs that looked like bunnies, which were bouncing.  Something out of a surreal carnival scene. It makes it weirder that they do not bounce synchronously in my mind, because why would two independently minded bunnies bounce at the same time? You get the picture. :grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:
Me too, so I also have to ask, were they "wild" like...in the open air...uncovered?  :chin:

I took that to mean that they weren't "caged" by a sports bra. :lol:
Yes! That's what I imagined!
"free roaming" ... "in the wild." Means, no bra...right?  :-\
The question now is, were they meant to be seen by no one, or No one? Because if there is a "blouse" that means they were still partly covered...yes?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
:secrets1: Interpreting poetic metaphors can be fun! My problem is that I tend to think literally, so when some one (or in this case, No one)  says that they're cheerful because they saw "free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild" I take it he saw boobs that looked like bunnies, which were bouncing.  Something out of a surreal carnival scene. It makes it weirder that they do not bounce synchronously in my mind, because why would two independently minded bunnies bounce at the same time? You get the picture. :grin:
Now, this is fun!
About this..."bounce synchronously" I just have to go find out...I'll be right back!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:04:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:
Me too, so I also have to ask, were they "wild" like...in the open air...uncovered?  :chin:

I took that to mean that they weren't "caged" by a sports bra. :lol:
Yes! That's what I imagined!
"free roaming" ... "in the wild." Means, no bra...right?  :-\
The question now is, were they meant to be seen by no one, or No one? Because if there is a "blouse" that means they were still partly covered...yes?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
:secrets1: Interpreting poetic metaphors can be fun! My problem is that I tend to think literally, so when some one (or in this case, No one)  says that they're cheerful because they saw "free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild" I take it he saw boobs that looked like bunnies, which were bouncing.  Something out of a surreal carnival scene. It makes it weirder that they do not bounce synchronously in my mind, because why would two independently minded bunnies bounce at the same time? You get the picture. :grin:
Now, this is fun!
About this..."bounce synchronously" I just have to go find out...I'll be right back!  :grin:

Maybe a better way of putting it is synchonised bouncing. :smilenod:

Sorry for that, my brain feels like mush today.  :P

Maybe they could make a sport out of it, sort of like synchonised swimming.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 08:22:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:04:06 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 06:33:16 PM
Ok, it's already been established that I am poetically illiterate by our dear Nam some time ago, so I have to ask, were they bouncing like bunnies? :chin:
Me too, so I also have to ask, were they "wild" like...in the open air...uncovered?  :chin:

I took that to mean that they weren't "caged" by a sports bra. :lol:
Yes! That's what I imagined!
"free roaming" ... "in the wild." Means, no bra...right?  :-\
The question now is, were they meant to be seen by no one, or No one? Because if there is a "blouse" that means they were still partly covered...yes?

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 07:23:29 PM
:secrets1: Interpreting poetic metaphors can be fun! My problem is that I tend to think literally, so when some one (or in this case, No one)  says that they're cheerful because they saw "free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild" I take it he saw boobs that looked like bunnies, which were bouncing.  Something out of a surreal carnival scene. It makes it weirder that they do not bounce synchronously in my mind, because why would two independently minded bunnies bounce at the same time? You get the picture. :grin:
Now, this is fun!
About this..."bounce synchronously" I just have to go find out...I'll be right back!  :grin:

Maybe a better way of putting it is synchonised bouncing. :smilenod:

Sorry for that, my brain feels like mush today.  :P

Maybe they could make a sport out of it, sort of like synchonised swimming.
OK, I'm back. (Man! I'm sweating!)  :grin: Anyways...
I know what you meant by "bounce synchronously."  :smilenod:

Not "caged" by a sports bra...in the wild.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ByP_MObYGLk%2FVDM5TZpDxWI%2FAAAAAAAAudQ%2FCoWjIn_P5mk%2Fs1600%2Frunning.gif&hash=a9762aff51f3012d4d1a87e5fd9d6cd54b738f3f)
I think this is what No one saw...and described it in such a poetic way.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:38:08 PM
:grin:

Yes, poetic indeed, even if I think I'll never look at bunnies the same way. :P   

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 24, 2016, 09:12:12 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 08:38:08 PM
:grin:

Yes, poetic indeed, even if I think I'll never look at bunnies the same way. :P
Me neither.  ;D

"Seeing free roaming blouse bunnies in the wild."

:felix:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 24, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
You go away for a day and you come back to this.

You guys.... ::)


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Ha! :P

HAF can be weird sometimes. Reading the things that are ...erm...uncovered here can be like going down the rabbit hole.:grin:



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 02:50:58 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 24, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
You go away for a day and you come back to this.

You guys.... ::)
I can't really tell...you sound...disappointed?  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 02:53:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 24, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Ha! :P

HAF can be weird sometimes. Reading the things that are ...erm...uncovered here can be like going down the rabbit hole.:grin:



OK, that was trippy.  :grin:
It had a bunny and everything... :lol:
Very appropriate for the situation.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 25, 2016, 03:39:13 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 24, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
You go away for a day and you come back to this.

You guys.... ::)

Oh like you haven't discussed boobs here before.

Pot, meet Kettle.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 06:35:21 AM
The Asmo even wrote a poem about boobs way back in the day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 06:35:21 AM
The Asmo even wrote a poem about boobs way back in the day.
I would like to hear it.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/jzpLjAx4pAsP6/giphy.gif)
xSilverPhinx? You? Yes?

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
I seem to remember that the context was showing off tattoos on various parts of HAF-ers bodies.

To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 25, 2016, 08:34:48 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 25, 2016, 03:39:13 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 24, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
You go away for a day and you come back to this.

You guys.... ::)

Oh like you haven't discussed boobs here before.

Pot, meet Kettle.  :P
I'm disappointed I missed it, not that you are doing it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on October 25, 2016, 09:21:18 AM
Quote from: The Grey One

To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt

:) :) :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2016, 01:30:02 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 06:53:48 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 06:35:21 AM
The Asmo even wrote a poem about boobs way back in the day.
I would like to hear it.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/jzpLjAx4pAsP6/giphy.gif)
xSilverPhinx? You? Yes?

:grin:

Yes, I enjoy poems :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 05:33:13 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt
Ooh! Versatile. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on October 25, 2016, 06:05:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 05:33:13 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt
Ooh! Versatile. :smilenod:

It is outrageous that the Asmo didn't win the Nobel Price for Literature.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 25, 2016, 06:05:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 05:33:13 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt
Ooh! Versatile. :smilenod:

It is outrageous that the Asmo didn't win the Nobel Price for Literature.

But..but...there's The Greatly Coveted Grumpy Golden Asmo prize for furthering The Asmoic Doctrine.

He nominated Himself and won.
He wins every year.  >:(

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2016, 09:46:45 PM
800th post! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:17 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on October 25, 2016, 09:46:45 PM
800th post! :party:
Woot!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 09:56:17 PM
^^^
:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2016, 10:02:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

Amen, brother. Preach it! Hallelujah!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 25, 2016, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

What's so hot about a pair of these?
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 10:36:31 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on October 25, 2016, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

What's so hot about a pair of these?
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

You are adorable!  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 10:38:18 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2016, 10:02:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

Amen, brother. Preach it! Hallelujah!
:foottap:
God is watching you.
Are you allowed to enjoy this?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 25, 2016, 10:58:05 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2016, 10:02:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

Amen, brother. Preach it! Hallelujah!
I count myself more of an aficionado of legs and rear ends.
But ain't nothing wrong with a nice pair of boobies either.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on October 26, 2016, 06:14:57 AM
Looking back, most of my girlfriends have big boobs. Must be something to that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 26, 2016, 08:01:40 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on October 25, 2016, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

What's so hot about a pair of these?
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

The firmness of their... Bills.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 26, 2016, 08:03:40 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 25, 2016, 06:05:40 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 25, 2016, 05:33:13 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on October 25, 2016, 07:39:50 AM
To Asmo tribute thou shalt give
Two teats for but a single tat
And thou who hath no teats at all,
Naught shall ye see but Asmo's butt
Ooh! Versatile. :smilenod:

It is outrageous that the Asmo didn't win the Nobel Price for Literature.

But..but...there's The Greatly Coveted Grumpy Golden Asmo prize for furthering The Asmoic Doctrine.

He nominated Himself and won.
He wins every year.  >:(
Well, yes, but He also giveth away an occasional one every now and then, so that those pesky people who are always watching don't suspect Him of cheating.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 26, 2016, 03:58:24 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 25, 2016, 10:58:05 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2016, 10:02:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 25, 2016, 09:54:50 PM
And back to the main subject. I love boobies.

Amen, brother. Preach it! Hallelujah!
I count myself more of an aficionado of legs and rear ends.
But ain't nothing wrong with a nice pair of boobies either.

I have a thing for petite girls, but I'm not super picky either.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?

All soul's day. A Christian holiday but I'll take it. :grin:

It's not a national holiday in the US?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 01, 2016, 10:57:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?

All soul's day. A Christian holiday but I'll take it. :grin:

It's not a national holiday in the US?

Is that like the Day of the Dead?
Spanish: Día de Muertos, a Mexican holiday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 11:16:54 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 01, 2016, 10:57:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?

All soul's day. A Christian holiday but I'll take it. :grin:

It's not a national holiday in the US?

Is that like the Day of the Dead?
Spanish: Día de Muertos, a Mexican holiday.

Yes, finados in Portuguese.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 01, 2016, 11:26:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?

All soul's day. A Christian holiday but I'll take it. :grin:

It's not a national holiday in the US?

OK, cool.  Does it feature candy skulls like the Day of the Dead?  And we don't have national holidays in the US, only Federal holidays and that isn't one of them.  The only religious Federal holiday is Xmas.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 11:30:41 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 11:26:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 01, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2016, 09:42:48 PM
Tomorrow is a holiday! :party:

Really?  Which one?

All soul's day. A Christian holiday but I'll take it. :grin:

It's not a national holiday in the US?

OK, cool.  Does it feature candy skulls like the Day of the Dead?  And we don't have national holidays in the US, only Federal holidays and that isn't one of them.  The only religious Federal holiday is Xmas.

No candy skulls as far as I know, just people flocking to cemeteries to visit the grave sites of their loved ones.

Religious holidays is probably the only aspect of religion I am wholly tolerant of. :grin:   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2016, 12:58:53 AM
Going to watch "Dr Strange" this weekend! I'm not a comic book fan but I've been waiting for this film ever since I first saw the trailer, a long, long time ago.

Edited to add: :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 05, 2016, 03:44:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2016, 12:58:53 AM
Going to watch "Dr Strange" this weekend! I'm not a comic book fan but I've been waiting for this film ever since I first saw the trailer, a long, long time ago.

Edited to add: :party:

Please let us know your reaction. It's. It my usual fare, but sound intriguing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 05, 2016, 03:53:23 PM
Went to see the one-man show, Only Boycie and Horses at a local theatre last night as a surprise for Mr M who has always loved 'Only Fools and Horses' and was highly gratified that he loved it. Apparently the TV prog has gone to many different countries and the eastern block loves it, but it wasn't clear if it had gone to USA. I don't think they'd understand the accents or get the humour.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 05, 2016, 10:34:50 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 05, 2016, 03:44:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2016, 12:58:53 AM
Going to watch "Dr Strange" this weekend! I'm not a comic book fan but I've been waiting for this film ever since I first saw the trailer, a long, long time ago.

Edited to add: :party:

Please let us know your reaction. It's. It my usual fare, but sound intriguing.

Just came back from the movie, and I enjoyed it. Benedict Cumberbatch is great as usual and it has some laugh-worthy scenes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 06, 2016, 03:52:44 PM
Well, one reason to be cheerful is my close ones are alive.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2016, 04:05:41 PM
I got my new radio installed in my car today! It is so nice to have Bluetooth for my phone, plus I can change the background color for the radio.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 12, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
I was sitting at my computer having lunch (I know, bad habit). Clyde, one of our cats, was sitting on the small table my husband uses a desk extension. Clyde reached out and put his paw on the edge of my plate. I looked at the cat and said, "That's my food, not yours" while moving my plate. Clyde then stood up, turned around, and laid back down with his back to me.  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
I was sitting at my computer having lunch (I know, bad habit). Clyde, one of our cats, was sitting on the small table my husband uses a desk extension. Clyde reached out and put his paw on the edge of my plate. I looked at the cat and said, "That's my food, not yours" while moving my plate. Clyde then stood up, turned around, and laid back down with his back to me.  :lol:

Love it - the sulking cat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 12, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
I was sitting at my computer having lunch (I know, bad habit). Clyde, one of our cats, was sitting on the small table my husband uses a desk extension. Clyde reached out and put his paw on the edge of my plate. I looked at the cat and said, "That's my food, not yours" while moving my plate. Clyde then stood up, turned around, and laid back down with his back to me.  :lol:

Love it - the sulking cat.
What's even funnier is that he wouldn't have eaten any of it even if I'd offered it to him. It was some chicken, but none of our cats have ever shown an interest in eating our food, other than a spoonful of milk or licking butter off one of our fingers. They generally give it a sniff and keep going.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:30:15 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
I was sitting at my computer having lunch (I know, bad habit). Clyde, one of our cats, was sitting on the small table my husband uses a desk extension. Clyde reached out and put his paw on the edge of my plate. I looked at the cat and said, "That's my food, not yours" while moving my plate. Clyde then stood up, turned around, and laid back down with his back to me.  :lol:

Love it - the sulking cat.
What's even funnier is that he wouldn't have eaten any of it even if I'd offered it to him. It was some chicken, but none of our cats have ever shown an interest in eating our food, other than a spoonful of milk or licking butter off one of our fingers. They generally give it a sniff and keep going.

But what you have to understand Velma is that although Clyde didn't actually want the food, he wanted you to want to share it. Keep up, do.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 13, 2016, 01:16:20 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:30:15 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on November 12, 2016, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 12, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
I was sitting at my computer having lunch (I know, bad habit). Clyde, one of our cats, was sitting on the small table my husband uses a desk extension. Clyde reached out and put his paw on the edge of my plate. I looked at the cat and said, "That's my food, not yours" while moving my plate. Clyde then stood up, turned around, and laid back down with his back to me.  :lol:

Love it - the sulking cat.
What's even funnier is that he wouldn't have eaten any of it even if I'd offered it to him. It was some chicken, but none of our cats have ever shown an interest in eating our food, other than a spoonful of milk or licking butter off one of our fingers. They generally give it a sniff and keep going.

But what you have to understand Velma is that although Clyde didn't actually want the food, he wanted you to want to share it. Keep up, do.
I will try. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Pasta Chick on November 13, 2016, 01:33:21 AM
our cat does that, only she apparently loves beans. Especially black beans. Go figure.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 13, 2016, 02:46:50 AM
Quote from: Pasta Chick on November 13, 2016, 01:33:21 AM
our cat does that, only she apparently loves beans. Especially black beans. Go figure.  ;D
:lol: Cats can be quite strange.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 14, 2016, 10:55:29 PM
(https://scontent.fosl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15037318_10153844302420981_1817907224909125700_n.jpg?oh=706e2bbbffa609cb121265f67f525fda&oe=58CDF11F)
So after many misadventures with my old, big, fat, ex-ambulance the time has come to get something better.
Just picked this baby up today.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 14, 2016, 11:00:31 PM
^upgrade!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 15, 2016, 12:19:14 AM
Lookin' good G85.  Describe the  new wheels for us.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on November 15, 2016, 01:26:36 AM
Is that snow or sand?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 15, 2016, 01:28:45 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 15, 2016, 12:19:14 AM
Lookin' good G85.  Describe the  new wheels for us.
It's a Hyundai Coupe, 1998 model. 1,6 litre engine making 113hp. Not that much more than the van produced, but with 600kg less weight on it the power-to-weight ratio is significantly better.
While it is somewhat older then I might have liked, the previous owner is a professional mechanic, and has invested significantly in maintenance and upgrades.

It is actually the same model as the first car I owned (although that was a 2,0 litre) and that was my favorite of all the cars I've owned. Getting in this thing for the drive home was much like finding your old favorite shoes again after a long time and slipping them on. Just felt right.


Quote from: Apathy on November 15, 2016, 01:26:36 AM
Is that snow or sand?
I'm in Northern Norway in November. Take a guess....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on November 15, 2016, 01:30:36 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 15, 2016, 01:28:45 AM
I'm in Northern Norway in November. Take a guess....

Snand
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 15, 2016, 04:58:23 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 14, 2016, 10:55:29 PM
(https://scontent.fosl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15037318_10153844302420981_1817907224909125700_n.jpg?oh=706e2bbbffa609cb121265f67f525fda&oe=58CDF11F)
So after many misadventures with my old, big, fat, ex-ambulance the time has come to get something better.
Just picked this baby up today.  8)
Nice, Guardian85, very nice.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 15, 2016, 10:49:43 PM
So much snappier than a worn out ambulance.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 16, 2016, 09:04:20 AM
It looks more like a posh atheist's vehicle.  Old ambulances are for hippies.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 16, 2016, 09:08:34 AM
The Asmobile is not posh, nor is it an atheist. It's a devout Asmoist, you see. Panders to His every Evilly-Divine-Transportation-Related Whim.

The smallish vehicle looks nice, despite its decidedly Asian lines. Is it by chance a Mazda of some sort?

...Nevermind. found the post. Same model as before? A red one or some such? What was its fate again?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 16, 2016, 03:48:19 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on November 16, 2016, 09:08:34 AM
The Asmobile is not posh, nor is it an atheist. It's a devout Asmoist, you see. Panders to His every Evilly-Divine-Transportation-Related Whim.

The smallish vehicle looks nice, despite its decidedly Asian lines. Is it by chance a Mazda of some sort?

...Nevermind. found the post. Same model as before? A red one or some such? What was its fate again?
The previous one of this model had an unfortunate and violent encounter with an Opel.
Asmodean involvment was suspected, but never confirmed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2016, 09:34:36 AM
Asmos approve of Opels, so He wouldn't hurt one. Anti-Asmos and pesky Tanks, however... Who knows.

Also, it is quite possible that The Asmo's disapproval of most Pacific Rim vehicles is in fact so strong, that He would sacrifice an Opel to see one die.

...Mysterious ways. Asmos move in them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:





Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 22, 2016, 08:29:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:

:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on November 22, 2016, 08:57:51 AM
Hooray for Fernanda!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 22, 2016, 05:28:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 22, 2016, 08:29:10 AM
:frolic:

Quote from: OldGit on November 22, 2016, 08:57:51 AM
Hooray for Fernanda!

:grin: :grin: :grin:

It's a huge weight off my shoulders. Now I can sleep at night, literally. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on November 23, 2016, 04:48:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:

Splendid news! Well done, xSilverPhinx.  :brava:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 24, 2016, 04:50:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:

Excellent!  Was this the one on Macbeth?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2016, 07:21:23 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 24, 2016, 04:50:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:

Excellent!  Was this the one on Macbeth?

:grin: No, I did that one for fun!

My paper was on the neuroscience of memory, more specifically how hippocampus-dependent  traumatic memories in adolescent males and females differ.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 24, 2016, 08:31:40 PM
Wow xSP that sounds like some heady stuff. I told you before that you are a smart chick.  Your subject causes me to recall a down home expression of reality : "The older I get, the better I was".

There is a Teaching Company new release titled: How you Decide. The lecturer is Professor Ryan Hamilton at Emory university. One of the lectures is titled: The role of memory in decisions.  The course is actually focused on marketing but will have some other ramifications.  See www.thegreatcourses.com
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2016, 09:30:15 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 24, 2016, 08:31:40 PM
Wow xSP that sounds like some heady stuff. I told you before that you are a smart chick.  Your subject causes me to recall a down home expression of reality : "The older I get, the better I was".

There is a Teaching Company new release titled: How you Decide. The lecturer is Professor Ryan Hamilton at Emory university. One of the lectures is titled: The role of memory in decisions.  The course is actually focused on marketing but will have some other ramifications.  See www.thegreatcourses.com

It's actually much simpler than it looks. :smilenod:  Even more specifically, it's about the so called "systems consolidation" (some memories are "transferred" from the hippocampus to the cortex as they age, and can lose contextual details in the process) which is fun because there isn't much consensus on the mechanisms underlying it yet. :grin:

I'll check those out, Icarus! :grin: It looks very interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on November 25, 2016, 12:13:31 AM
Lobster.
Steak.
Crab.
Shrimp.
Clams.
Prosciutto.
Mushrooms. (The good kind) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)
Omelettes.
Bacon.
Pancetta.
RUSH.
Pizza.
Everything bagels.
Cinnamon rolls.
Cheeseburgers.
Cheesecake.
Anejo Tequila.
Lobster.
Tacos.
Burritos.
Enchiladas.
Ravioli.
Krabby patties.
Ahi.
Eel.
Lobster.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 25, 2016, 05:51:34 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 24, 2016, 07:21:23 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 24, 2016, 04:50:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2016, 11:14:55 PM
My supervisor liked my monograph!   :bigspecs:

:frolic:

Excellent!  Was this the one on Macbeth?


:grin: No, I did that one for fun!

My paper was on the neuroscience of memory, more specifically how hippocampus-dependent  traumatic memories in adolescent males and females differ.   


Woo hoo!!  Impressive!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 25, 2016, 06:58:26 AM
Quote from: No one on November 25, 2016, 12:13:31 AM

Mushrooms. (The good kind) (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.stardock.net%2Fimages%2Fsmiles%2Fthemes%2Fdigicons%2FThumbs%2520Up.png&hash=e8ea77880ad2978fd09f5791a5436d85008666d2)


:notsure: Wait....!?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 25, 2016, 04:52:51 PM
Ran a small errand for a friend.

Her dog, a terrier lurcher type, very attractive, very much like the one in the picture but female and prettier in the face, had been dumped outside a pet sanctuary just when Lisa wanted a new pooch. She did not just fall hook, line and sinker for "Treacle" but threw in the rod, keep net, stool, creel etc as well! That was about two years ago.

But Treacle had evidently not had a happy life, for the first couple of years it was constant "greet/flight" conflict for her - tail going furiously but hiding behind Lisa or furniture. I might get one high-speed lick from her or a couple of ear scratches in, but that was all.

Have not seen Treacle for about 6 months. Today - almost different dog, still the conflict to start but within five minutes she was constantly asking for scratches around the head and chest. Back and rear still sensitive but she put up with some scratching there after half an hour.

Lisa says she now eats without waiting for permission ditto going out to the back garden and coming in.

Glad to see it!


(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.tinypic.com%2Fj8m71c.jpg&hash=94ad142da3edecef82f842b0d68ded5ba5dd1134)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 06:27:11 PM
So nice to hear about an animal that was possibly mistreated or abused get a loving home, Gloucester! Those types of stories are definitely ones to put a smile on my face :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 06:37:05 PM
I just got one of two monograph evaluations back...95 out of a 100. :grin: Now I need to see what mark I got in the second evaluation and my final grade for the end of course work will be an average of the two.

Hopefully it'll be an A, let it be an A, I think I deserve an A...(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smilieicons.com%2Fsmiley%2Fsmall%2Fpraying-emoticon.gif&hash=3e77e6a81022bcaa989b3e0c2ae70a2d22d82469)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2016, 07:37:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 06:37:05 PM
I just got one of two monograph evaluations back...95 out of a 100. :grin: Now I need to see what mark I got in the second evaluation and my final grade for the end of course work will be an average of the two.

Hopefully it'll be an A, let it be an A, I think I deserve an A...(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smilieicons.com%2Fsmiley%2Fsmall%2Fpraying-emoticon.gif&hash=3e77e6a81022bcaa989b3e0c2ae70a2d22d82469)
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 09:48:31 PM
Just got the second evaluation...100%!

This means I got an A!  :dance:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2016, 07:37:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 06:37:05 PM
I just got one of two monograph evaluations back...95 out of a 100. :grin: Now I need to see what mark I got in the second evaluation and my final grade for the end of course work will be an average of the two.

Hopefully it'll be an A, let it be an A, I think I deserve an A...(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smilieicons.com%2Fsmiley%2Fsmall%2Fpraying-emoticon.gif&hash=3e77e6a81022bcaa989b3e0c2ae70a2d22d82469)
:hug:

:hug2: :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on November 29, 2016, 12:34:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 09:48:31 PM
Just got the second evaluation...100%!

This means I got an A!  :dance:

Splendid news, xSilverPhinx!  :brava:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2016, 12:53:48 AM
Thanks, Recusant! :grin:

Well, that took up a huge portion of my life these past 3 weeks or so.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2016, 06:50:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2016, 09:48:31 PM
Just got the second evaluation...100%!

This means I got an A!  :dance:
Excellent!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2016, 02:37:02 PM
I'm sort of cheerful because it's an atypical day. :grin:

Everything's closed, but I'm cheerful.
Going to stay at home, but I'm cheerful.
I haven't reached melting point so I'm definitely cheerful.
My father is planning his visit in January; I see him once every one or two years or so.
I'm currently penniless but with high hopes for the future. 

:smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 29, 2016, 06:21:49 PM
In the BBC Radio 4 evening comic slot, playing now, there is a Disney themed spoof, "The Lady and the Trump," with puns and misquotes from all kinds of Disney movies.

Great!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 02, 2017, 03:16:36 AM
Bruno de la Pole came back, to me, that's a reason to be cheerful.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on January 02, 2017, 04:30:05 AM
I have seafood stir fry.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on January 02, 2017, 09:49:51 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on December 29, 2016, 06:21:49 PM
In the BBC Radio 4 evening comic slot, playing now, there is a Disney themed spoof, "The Lady and the Trump," with puns and misquotes from all kinds of Disney movies.

Great!

Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on January 04, 2017, 02:39:34 AM
I got a special surprise this new year, more money. It seems I will be getting more money this year, about 60 per pay check. Which is good because now it combines with the other $60, so I have $120 floating around to do whatever with.

It seems that life, indeed, does find a way...muwahahah  :badger:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on January 09, 2017, 02:59:50 PM
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3153924/technology-law-regulation/a-potentially-fatal-blow-against-patent-trolls.html

QuoteOften, when a judge slaps down one patent troll in one case, the penalties are less than the total of the other monies extorted. In short, the troll comes out ahead. By placing the fines on the lawyers personally — well, to be precise, on their law firms — it threatens to change the dynamics. If lawyers stop taking these cases, patent trolls will no longer have a viable way to threaten thousands of companies.

:D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 09, 2017, 03:30:19 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 09, 2017, 02:59:50 PM
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3153924/technology-law-regulation/a-potentially-fatal-blow-against-patent-trolls.html

QuoteOften, when a judge slaps down one patent troll in one case, the penalties are less than the total of the other monies extorted. In short, the troll comes out ahead. By placing the fines on the lawyers personally — well, to be precise, on their law firms — it threatens to change the dynamics. If lawyers stop taking these cases, patent trolls will no longer have a viable way to threaten thousands of companies.

:D

I love it!

Schadenfreude at its sweetest!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on January 09, 2017, 03:34:16 PM
I remember learning about the patent troll scam a few years ago (it may have been here, in one of the lost threads). What a vile business. Well done, that judge.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 12, 2017, 01:42:59 AM
Day off tomorrow!

:badger:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on January 14, 2017, 12:00:32 AM
Got a lot done today. Cleaned the blankets the cat peed on, fed the dogs, did the dishes, cleaned up the mess I made in my Dad's bedroom when I had to take pictures for renting it, and I am currently cleaning the tea pot and about to start dinner.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2017, 10:43:22 AM
Quote from: Apathy on January 14, 2017, 12:00:32 AM
Got a lot done today. Cleaned the blankets the cat peed on, fed the dogs, did the dishes, cleaned up the mess I made in my Dad's bedroom when I had to take pictures for renting it, and I am currently cleaning the tea pot and about to start dinner.

Wait!What?

"cleaned up the mess I made in my Dad's bedroom when I had to take pictures for renting it" Fail! You clean it up BEFORE you take the photos. Just sayin'.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 16, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
I finished an entire tube of lip-balm this morning. I mean completely, all the way to the little cup at the bottom. Normally I loose them long before I ever come close to finishing them, often times I have 2-3 if not more in various pockets, drawers, backpacks, etc... (I'm addicted to the stuff, especially this time of year)

Makes feel very accomplished to finish the whole thing off and happy I got my monies worth; though now I'm beginning to experience some withdrawal symptoms,... "Need moar, gotta have more lip-balm, I mean I need it bad baby"!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 21, 2017, 04:52:29 PM
^^ I found additional container of lip-balm, my favorite kind actually in my dresser this morning (Booda Butter, Spread the Love, Naked Lip Balm) so that certainly cheered me up.

My son and I are attending an awards banquet tonight in Ann Arbor for PEAC (http://www.bikeprogram.org). Neither of us are winning anything, but it should be a good time as we'll be sitting with some riding-mates of mine.

Since it's such a lovely day here, currently 52 degrees and sunny we decided to leave early and hang around the city for awhile. There's a few lovely coffee shops, plus a couple bookstores we like to frequent. My son's favorite is called "Vault of Midnight" (http://www.vaultofmidnight.com) which is a comic book store. I like some of the graphic novels.

Any-who it will be nice to spend part of the afternoon and evening with him, and though I no longer drink I may take him to one of my "old haunts", a brewpub known as the Ann Arbor Brewing Company, and buy him a pint of what used to be one of my favorite all-time beers called the "Sacred Cow"

Here's a description of it.

QuoteAt our original Pub location in Ann Arbor, we serve the sacred cow cask-conditioned on a British Beer engine. It has less carbonation and is served about 10–12 degrees warmer than our other ales which really allows the flavors to open up. But it's rich malts and robust tangy citrusy hops also stand up beautifully to crisp carbonation and a good chill. At ABC India this recipe goes by the name Raging Elephant.

I'll just get NA Ginger Beer or something.  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on January 21, 2017, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 16, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
I finished an entire tube of lip-balm this morning. I mean completely, all the way to the little cup at the bottom. Normally I loose them long before I ever come close to finishing them, often times I have 2-3 if not more in various pockets, drawers, backpacks, etc... (I'm addicted to the stuff, especially this time of year)

Makes feel very accomplished to finish the whole thing off and happy I got my monies worth; though now I'm beginning to experience some withdrawal symptoms,... "Need moar, gotta have more lip-balm, I mean I need it bad baby"!
Father Bruno, this post really resonates deeply within my soul and made me smile.  :)
My can't- live-without-it lip balm is Burt's Bees. Its perfection in a tube.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 22, 2017, 06:15:20 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on January 21, 2017, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 16, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
I finished an entire tube of lip-balm this morning. I mean completely, all the way to the little cup at the bottom. Normally I loose them long before I ever come close to finishing them, often times I have 2-3 if not more in various pockets, drawers, backpacks, etc... (I'm addicted to the stuff, especially this time of year)

Makes feel very accomplished to finish the whole thing off and happy I got my monies worth; though now I'm beginning to experience some withdrawal symptoms,... "Need moar, gotta have more lip-balm, I mean I need it bad baby"!
Father Bruno, this post really resonates deeply within my soul and made me smile.  :)
My can't- live-without-it lip balm is Burt's Bees. Its perfection in a tube.

Dragonia, your post made me happy, as I now know I'm not alone with my obsession with lip-balm. Burt's Bees was my number one for a long time, I still use it, but currently hooked on the "booda butter' brand. (All natural, organic, etc...)

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 23, 2017, 12:48:16 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 22, 2017, 06:15:20 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on January 21, 2017, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 16, 2017, 02:51:43 PM
I finished an entire tube of lip-balm this morning. I mean completely, all the way to the little cup at the bottom. Normally I loose them long before I ever come close to finishing them, often times I have 2-3 if not more in various pockets, drawers, backpacks, etc... (I'm addicted to the stuff, especially this time of year)

Makes feel very accomplished to finish the whole thing off and happy I got my monies worth; though now I'm beginning to experience some withdrawal symptoms,... "Need moar, gotta have more lip-balm, I mean I need it bad baby"!
Father Bruno, this post really resonates deeply within my soul and made me smile.  :)
My can't- live-without-it lip balm is Burt's Bees. Its perfection in a tube.

Dragonia, your post made me happy, as I now know I'm not alone with my obsession with lip-balm. Burt's Bees was my number one for a long time, I still use it, but currently hooked on the "booda butter' brand. (All natural, organic, etc...)

;D

:grin:

I know the feeling. I used to carry lip balm with me everywhere as well, when I lived in a region with 6 month droughts. It could get pretty dry, and lips cracked and bled frequently by the end of that period. Since I moved to a different climate my lip balm obsession just...faded away.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on January 23, 2017, 12:42:14 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 22, 2017, 06:15:20 PM
Dragonia, your post made me happy, as I now know I'm not alone with my obsession with lip-balm. Burt's Bees was my number one for a long time, I still use it, but currently hooked on the "booda butter' brand. (All natural, organic, etc...)

;D
I am going to have to make it my mission to find some Booda Butter now, and try it out!
I'm in a very humid environment and I STILL use my lip stuff all the time. I guess one could say that I'm an addict.  :-*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 24, 2017, 02:22:12 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on January 23, 2017, 12:42:14 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 22, 2017, 06:15:20 PM
Dragonia, your post made me happy, as I now know I'm not alone with my obsession with lip-balm. Burt's Bees was my number one for a long time, I still use it, but currently hooked on the "booda butter' brand. (All natural, organic, etc...)

;D
I am going to have to make it my mission to find some Booda Butter now, and try it out!
I'm in a very humid environment and I STILL use my lip stuff all the time. I guess one could say that I'm an addict.  :-*

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRWcWzzV.png&hash=9b368e3deee91430b1300059a32f33dc8646767f)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2017, 10:26:04 PM
Tomorrow I don't have to wake up early for once! :grin:

(which means I probably will anyways but not having to is reason enough to be cheerful!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on January 26, 2017, 03:28:41 PM
My new additions to my little flock o' chickens have finally started giving me eggs.
Makes me very cheerful  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on January 26, 2017, 08:11:35 PM
Awesome how cute
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on January 27, 2017, 02:33:21 PM
Oh, they are super cute! And they do make me cheery. Here are 3 of my girls.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj566%2Ffrogkids%2F20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg&hash=36f568cbe5689a2c18afbe38239cc4bb0005bb30) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/frogkids/media/20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 27, 2017, 02:57:25 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on January 27, 2017, 02:33:21 PM
Oh, they are super cute! And they do make me cheery. Here are 3 of my girls.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj566%2Ffrogkids%2F20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg&hash=36f568cbe5689a2c18afbe38239cc4bb0005bb30) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/frogkids/media/20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg.html)

Nice looking birds, and there is nothing better than fresh laid eggs...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2017, 09:47:56 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on January 27, 2017, 02:33:21 PM
Oh, they are super cute! And they do make me cheery. Here are 3 of my girls.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1268.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj566%2Ffrogkids%2F20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg&hash=36f568cbe5689a2c18afbe38239cc4bb0005bb30) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/frogkids/media/20170127_092120_zpsvifeqrc7.jpg.html)

What cute chickens!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2017, 09:49:31 PM
It's FRIDAY! :party:

I have big plans for this weekend, big plans. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 27, 2017, 11:48:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2017, 09:49:31 PM
It's FRIDAY! :party:

I have big plans for this weekend, big plans. :grin:

Well don't leave us hanging .........
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 28, 2017, 01:47:50 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on January 27, 2017, 11:48:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2017, 09:49:31 PM
It's FRIDAY! :party:

I have big plans for this weekend, big plans. :grin:

Well don't leave us hanging .........

It involves a lot of catching up on sleep. :grin: Something I've come to value.

:offtobed:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 31, 2017, 01:36:51 AM
:jumps: Thursday is a holiday! I don't now what holiday it is, I don't care, I just want to do nothing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2017, 01:02:13 AM
http://9gag.com/gag/aBWRdpN (http://9gag.com/gag/aBWRdpN)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 12, 2017, 04:33:12 PM
TMI WARNING!

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the Grumpy section...

I think that I have found what makes me dangerous to be in an enclosed space with or down wind of. :)

Grumpy bit is no more falafels or humus for me. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on February 12, 2017, 05:24:21 PM
Aw, Gloucester, you don't have to cut those things out of your life! The cheery part is that now you know when you can eat those foods! Before going in to the woods, before going to a crowded place, before having the house to yourself for the day.... now it's all about timing  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 12, 2017, 05:42:26 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on February 12, 2017, 05:24:21 PM
Aw, Gloucester, you don't have to cut those things out of your life! The cheery part is that now you know when you can eat those foods! Before going in to the woods, before going to a crowded place, before having the house to yourself for the day.... now it's all about timing  :thumbsup:

Well, with me it's up to three days of extreme anti-socialness. Even I want to wear a gas mask!

Never used to be a prob, or got lost in others before I moderated my gastric system by drinking peppermint infusion instead of tea and coffee.. Don't do much walking in the woods these days - don't do much walking at all come to that. Never mind, can still manage the odd curry or chilli without the neighbours calling out the hazmat team or the gas company.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 12, 2017, 06:00:29 PM
I'm so smrt!

Was sitting in the living room having coffee and talking to my wife, when Socorro ask me if I liked the new curtains she bought and hung earlier this week. I looked at her and said, "Yes they are quite lovely, and really go with the room." Butt, she could tell I think by my momentary hesitation and possibly the look on my face that in actuality I had no clue as to what curtains nor which room she was referring to because she asked me, "Oh really you noticed, than which room are they in"?

I had a one in three shot at guessing which room it was so I used my lips to point in the traditional hispanic way towards the spare bedroom in the front of the house (I assumed it was this one because last month she had also purchased new linen and coverings for the bed)

I was right, which surprised her, and she said, "Wow, I didn't think you would notice"!

Then just as a caveat I added, "I also noticed that you are wearing a brand new sweater, and it looks really nice on you. I especially like the colors and design', and she said, "Oh how sweet of you to notice, yes I just bought this the other day, thanks, you're such a good husband" (She's been on vacation all week, but I saw the tag in the trash as I was coming down the hall just prior to our conversation, so I took a shot)

So feeling good right now, what with these 'Extra Brownie-Points" I just scored.  Plus; to top it off earlier this morning I brought out some turmeric root I bought for her at the market yesterday, she juices regularly and has had a hard time finding fresh turmeric root. She was happy she could add it to her juice this morning.

Bruno is doing good today.  8)

Yeah Boyeeee!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 12, 2017, 08:09:57 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 12, 2017, 06:00:29 PM
... I used my lips to point in the traditional hispanic way towards the spare bedroom in the front of the house... 
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 13, 2017, 03:17:15 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 12, 2017, 04:33:12 PMGrumpy bit is no more falafels or humus for me. :(

You could try an enzyme supplement like this (https://enzymesforhealth.uk/shop/consumer-products/digestive-enzymes/wellzymes-gas-eaze/) and see if it helps a bit.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 13, 2017, 03:45:02 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 13, 2017, 03:17:15 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 12, 2017, 04:33:12 PMGrumpy bit is no more falafels or humus for me. :(

You could try an enzyme supplement like this (https://enzymesforhealth.uk/shop/consumer-products/digestive-enzymes/wellzymes-gas-eaze/) and see if it helps a bit.
Hmm, expensive, I would have to ration my chickpea input and try to synchronise th6e doses. Note there is no quantity or dose rate mentioned in the ad.

Seems to be only that food, beans etc cause no great problem. Giving up a few food items is not great hassle.

But thanks for the tip, Recusant.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 14, 2017, 04:03:10 AM
We have a product whose brand name is Beano. The implication is that If you take one of these little pills, before you eat beans or cabbage or any of that other stuff, there will be no farts. It is not an expensive fix, less than five dollars for a hundred tablets.  We have some other brand names that are similar products of the alpha Galactosidase enzyme. They work very well for most of us.

On a similar, but not too distant a subject, we also have a nifty product labeled Poo Pouporii. The damned stuff actually works pretty good. It is a little spray bottle that you use to  mist the toilet ( loo to you Brits) prior to evacuating ones lower intestines.  It is fairly well affective in mitigating odors that would otherwise intrude from the region  of the loo. 

Oh my..... I hope I have not intruded upon the sensitivities of our more proper ladies who would never discuss so sensitive and unladylike a subject. Forgive me please, dear ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2017, 07:35:25 AM
Quotetoilet ( loo to you Brits)

"Toilet" here as well (along with "bog", "khazi", "throne room", "thunder-box" and a few others). Always thought you prissy Americans called it "the bathroom"!

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on February 14, 2017, 08:49:53 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 14, 2017, 07:35:25 AM
Quotetoilet ( loo to you Brits)

"Toilet" here as well (along with "bog", "khazi", "throne room", "thunder-box" and a few others). Always thought you prissy Americans called it "the bathroom"!

:grin:

Some call it "the john" or "the potty". The first one is usually said by men and the latter said by children.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2017, 10:26:47 AM
There's a sparrow that was clambering around in the gutter (just) above my front window, probably searching for spiders under the eaves.

Then he (almost certainly) looked down and saw another sparrow challenging his territory - otherwise known as his own reflection. Spent the last few minutes attacking his reflection from all angles; gutter, sill and brickwork at the sides.

He will learn. Should not grin at his expense . . . But . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 14, 2017, 03:50:02 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2017, 04:03:10 AMOn a similar, but not too distant a subject, we also have a nifty product labeled Poo Pouporii.

I've noted in at least a couple of houses in the UK a product called Fresh Drop (http://www.solutionsworld.co.uk/sw/fresh-drop-2), apparently a similar idea.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2017, 05:54:52 PM
Quote from: Recusant on February 14, 2017, 03:50:02 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 14, 2017, 04:03:10 AMOn a similar, but not too distant a subject, we also have a nifty product labeled Poo Pouporii.

I've noted in at least a couple of houses in the UK a product called Fresh Drop (http://www.solutionsworld.co.uk/sw/fresh-drop-2), apparently a similar idea.

If only for the word play I prefer "Poo Pourii".

-----------------------

Happier news on eyes. Spent £40 on a private eye test (would have been free if I had not had one recently) at local (still) family run company with a120 year local history and a big reputation to uphold.

Optometrist spent an hour telling me the meanings of the figures on the prescription, how these affect the lens shape etc before taking those measurements on me.  She chucked in a free retinal photography/scan (nomally another £30) and explained how the image of the retinal section in the scan explained the distortions in my vision. And gave me copies of the images.

The outcome was there was no sign of wet AMD at all but there was evidence of a  crinkling of the surface of the retina that, from memory, was no worse than about five or more years ago.

She also said that I passed the driving test acuity standard.

However, I still want to know why, after an "urgent" request to my doctor three weeks ago, I still have no appointment date. The optician said that if she was concerned about AMD she would have faxed a referral request in straight after the appointment and that appointments were normally offered within 48 hours in such cases.

Thus the good idea of going to a "proper" opticians rather than a department in a supermarket where one sees a different optician every visit and can have no knowledge of their actual competence.

Guess where I go for my next glasses, even if they do cost me twice the amount?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2017, 12:09:44 AM
I'm just cheerful, do I need a reason? :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on February 16, 2017, 01:27:39 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2017, 12:09:44 AM
I'm just cheerful, do I need a reason? :grin:
OH, I love that! You do NOT need a reason  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 16, 2017, 03:37:01 AM
The new drug my doctor prescribed for my autoimmune disease seems to be working. I'm not hurting as much and subsequently, am sleeping better. Now to see if the depression eases now that I'm getting a bit of sleep and not hurting so much.

We got our tax refund. I got a Microsoft Surface, with a Surface pen. Granted, it is the very lowest-end one, however, I didn't need a replacement for my laptop, just something to do a bit of web surfing on and watch some Netflix or Hulu. My husband took possession of my old tablet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 16, 2017, 08:14:12 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 16, 2017, 03:37:01 AM
The new drug my doctor prescribed for my autoimmune disease seems to be working. I'm not hurting as much and subsequently, am sleeping better. Now to see if the depression eases now that I'm getting a bit of sleep and not hurting so much.

We got our tax refund. I got a Microsoft Surface, with a Surface pen. Granted, it is the very lowest-end one, however, I didn't need a replacement for my laptop, just something to do a bit of web surfing on and watch some Netflix or Hulu. My husband took possession of my old tablet.
Good news, Velma!

I know the horrors of constant, unrelievable, pain. (Mine was in the ass, but that's not a story for here  :grin:)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on February 16, 2017, 10:10:43 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 16, 2017, 08:14:12 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 16, 2017, 03:37:01 AM
The new drug my doctor prescribed for my autoimmune disease seems to be working. I'm not hurting as much and subsequently, am sleeping better. Now to see if the depression eases now that I'm getting a bit of sleep and not hurting so much.

We got our tax refund. I got a Microsoft Surface, with a Surface pen. Granted, it is the very lowest-end one, however, I didn't need a replacement for my laptop, just something to do a bit of web surfing on and watch some Netflix or Hulu. My husband took possession of my old tablet.
Good news, Velma!

I know the horrors of constant, unrelievable, pain. (Mine was in the ass, but that's not a story for here  :grin:)

Kinky
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 16, 2017, 10:43:52 AM
Quote from: Apathy on February 16, 2017, 10:10:43 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 16, 2017, 08:14:12 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 16, 2017, 03:37:01 AM
The new drug my doctor prescribed for my autoimmune disease seems to be working. I'm not hurting as much and subsequently, am sleeping better. Now to see if the depression eases now that I'm getting a bit of sleep and not hurting so much.

We got our tax refund. I got a Microsoft Surface, with a Surface pen. Granted, it is the very lowest-end one, however, I didn't need a replacement for my laptop, just something to do a bit of web surfing on and watch some Netflix or Hulu. My husband took possession of my old tablet.
Good news, Velma!

I know the horrors of constant, unrelievable, pain. (Mine was in the ass, but that's not a story for here  :grin:)

Kinky

Er, it involved two, simultaneous, extremely painful, potentially long lasting medical conditions within half an inch of each other that necessitated my laying on my side for about 6 months before treatment and healing were completed. And I still use a "doughnut" shaped cushion!

Kinky I like. :D

That I did not :sadshake:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on February 16, 2017, 10:55:40 AM
I'm glad you could turn that into a joke for me hahaha Shows that what did not kill you, made you stronger.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 16, 2017, 02:14:15 PM
Quote from: Apathy on February 16, 2017, 10:55:40 AM
I'm glad you could turn that into a joke for me hahaha Shows that what did not kill you, made you stronger.
Tell that to my sphincter!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 16, 2017, 02:15:57 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 16, 2017, 02:14:15 PM
Quote from: Apathy on February 16, 2017, 10:55:40 AM
I'm glad you could turn that into a joke for me hahaha Shows that what did not kill you, made you stronger.
Tell that to my sphincter!

You two need to get a room. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 16, 2017, 05:44:11 PM
Woo hoo! One of my favorite bookstores sent me a coupon for 20% off my entire purchase this weekend!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 17, 2017, 03:19:50 PM
My son-in-law posted this picture today, part of FlashBack Friday.

My son with a chicken that was taken last year up at my daughter and son-in-law's place up north.

It made me laugh because of the story behind this picture, this particular chicken had escaped from the coop, and my son told my son-in-law he would retrieve it, and was told not to bother because this particular chicken once it's get's out is always hard to catch (They called it Rocky) Normally he wait until evening and grab it as it's trying to roost in one of the trees or brush.

But my son is young, determined and confident and said something like, "No chicken is fast enough to get away from me, I'll catch it".

We laughed and the son-in-law said go for it, so my son did, he ran after and caught the chicken in like 30 seconds...didn't even break a sweat...like some sort of natural born chicken wrangler, we took to calling him "Chicken Josh" for the rest of the week.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fk2lEtMr.jpg&hash=dba6b5c74f20e508f1373f39558b379bc8ce0564)

By the way the area this picture is taken is where they do composting, you can see some of the piles over my son and the chicken's right shoulder.
A local collector drops off organic food waste from local restaurants, groceries, etc... my son-in-law then combines it with natural wood mulch made from decomposing leaves, grass, wood chips, etc...later they bag it up, or sell it wholesale to other local growers.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on February 17, 2017, 08:45:24 PM
What a cute picture, man and beast. We have two composting stations on my property, but nothing like this! It sounds like quite an operation. I always wondered how mass amounts of compost were made... Always assumed the sellers were also ranchers with access to a LOT of manure. I like the idea of food waste compost better  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 18, 2017, 03:44:47 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on February 17, 2017, 08:45:24 PM
What a cute picture, man and beast. We have two composting stations on my property, but nothing like this! It sounds like quite an operation. I always wondered how mass amounts of compost were made... Always assumed the sellers were also ranchers with access to a LOT of manure. I like the idea of food waste compost better  ;D

Thanks Dragonia,

You're right that is a handsome chicken, and the man/boy isn't bad...you wouldn't recognize him today as he's clean-shaven, and his hair is quite short. (And the chicken done got ate....smoked)

They run a fairly large sized CSA off their property, and are planning to expand it this year...so they use mainly the food waste compost for the CSA plots, but they do use manure compost as well as they have some pigs, but that is only for their own personal use.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 24, 2017, 11:24:34 PM
I'm cheerful cuz' I think she's speaking to me again...not hundred percent sure, as she hasn't used actual words, butt I think it's an attempt at communication.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 25, 2017, 06:19:06 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 24, 2017, 11:24:34 PM
I'm cheerful cuz' I think she's speaking to me again...not hundred percent sure, as she hasn't used actual words, butt I think it's an attempt at communication.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgif-finder.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F12%2FGorilla-drags-ranger.gif&hash=c79bfd27607aacc06e94ed2f7c6742b1af9a3a67)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 26, 2017, 02:55:46 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 24, 2017, 11:24:34 PM
I'm cheerful cuz' I think she's speaking to me again...not hundred percent sure, as she hasn't used actual words, butt I think it's an attempt at communication.

It's almost, dare I say, like old times :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 26, 2017, 05:04:11 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.

The new medicine sounded good about 10 days ago. Sorry to hear that it was problematic, but thumbs up for the good things.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 26, 2017, 06:48:47 AM
Quote from: Recusant on February 26, 2017, 05:04:11 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.

The new medicine sounded good about 10 days ago. Sorry to hear that it was problematic, but thumbs up for the good things.  :)
I was hopeful, but that is the way these things go. There are a slew of other drugs to try. I only need to get in touch with my doctor, which can be a pain given the inefficiency of the office staff.   :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 26, 2017, 08:27:54 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 26, 2017, 08:27:54 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.
Excellent news.
Happy for you Velma.


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Listen closely this how you do it. I just happen to mention to the wife that I was going to run up to the store and by some new jeans as mine were getting old (Years and years old).

I played it off like, Oh I thought you were working today, but I'll probably only be gone an hour or so, because it should only take me 15 -20 minutes to choose the pair or two that I want, try them on and make the purchase, maybe 30-45 minutes tops in the store which would allow me to spend the rest of the afternoon doing other things around the house I need to do.

Ha, she said on let's go together, because I need to return a few items, and I want to by some new clothes for the trip we're taking in April, even though I should wait because I want to loose a few pounds before we go, but I can always exchange them later, and I got a coupon for the purse store, and I want to by some new shoes for work, and i just hate these new yoga pants I bought and want to get more, and garble, words, more words, garble, garble, garble, hey...are you listening to me, "Yo pendejo"....get ready, we'll go as soon as I get back from church.

We need a "Reasons to Be Fucked" thread...


P.s. My son is laughing at me right now, he came over to the couch, put his hand on my shoulder just after his mom left to go to church, and said, "I'm 21 years old and single...going to head over to my friends for a while, then we're headed out to shoot pool at the pub with some other guys. Have fun shopping with mom.

I have no idea were he gets his sarcasm, bastard. :'(

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 26, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Oh, the joys of marriage and parenthood.

And there was I bemoaning my loneliness, with a large glass of wine and some garlic sausage, wondering whether to go to the DIY store before or after having a pub lunch in town (possibly a Cajun chicken sandwhich at Cafe Rene) . . .

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 07:30:39 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 26, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Oh, the joys of marriage and parenthood.

And there was I bemoaning my loneliness, with a large glass of wine and some garlic sausage, wondering whether to go to the DIY store before or after having a pub lunch in town (possibly a Cajun chicken sandwhich at Cafe Rene) . . .

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Hmmm, nice.  What alcohol pairing did you have with that?  Personally, I would have started with an amber ale before, a Cab during, a cognac after, and then a nap.  After the nap, an espresso. Then the DIY store.  Order is important.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 26, 2017, 08:02:58 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 07:30:39 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 26, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Oh, the joys of marriage and parenthood.

And there was I bemoaning my loneliness, with a large glass of wine and some garlic sausage, wondering whether to go to the DIY store before or after having a pub lunch in town (possibly a Cajun chicken sandwhich at Cafe Rene) . . .

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Hmmm, nice.  What alcohol pairing did you have with that?  Personally, I would have started with an amber ale before, a Cab during, a cognac after, and then a nap.  After the nap, an espresso. Then the DIY store.  Order is important.

Actually they usually have a specialty ale or beer, or bith, on offer. Maybe sacrilege but I have gone for coffee or chocolate beer sometimes. But a brew called Hobgoblin, from the Wychwood Brewery, is probably my favourite. Since I would be driving a half pint is my limit.

Oh, I would probably have gone into Geoff's 2nd hand bookshop first and invested up to a fiver on a book to look through whilst waiting for the lunch. Cafe Rene's motto is, "Slow food takes as long as it needs."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 26, 2017, 10:25:04 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 26, 2017, 08:27:54 AM
Quote from: Velma on February 25, 2017, 11:21:35 PM
I am actually feeling a bit better, despite the failure of the latest adjustment to the treatment of my autoimmune disease. There have been days when I've been off work and my husband didn't have to drag me out of the house. I am also sleeping a bit better. Hopefully these are signs that my depression is lifting.
Excellent news.
Happy for you Velma.


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Listen closely this how you do it. I just happen to mention to the wife that I was going to run up to the store and by some new jeans as mine were getting old (Years and years old).

I played it off like, Oh I thought you were working today, but I'll probably only be gone an hour or so, because it should only take me 15 -20 minutes to choose the pair or two that I want, try them on and make the purchase, maybe 30-45 minutes tops in the store which would allow me to spend the rest of the afternoon doing other things around the house I need to do.

Ha, she said on let's go together, because I need to return a few items, and I want to by some new clothes for the trip we're taking in April, even though I should wait because I want to loose a few pounds before we go, but I can always exchange them later, and I got a coupon for the purse store, and I want to by some new shoes for work, and i just hate these new yoga pants I bought and want to get more, and garble, words, more words, garble, garble, garble, hey...are you listening to me, "Yo pendejo"....get ready, we'll go as soon as I get back from church.

We need a "Reasons to Be Fucked" thread...


P.s. My son is laughing at me right now, he came over to the couch, put his hand on my shoulder just after his mom left to go to church, and said, "I'm 21 years old and single...going to head over to my friends for a while, then we're headed out to shoot pool at the pub with some other guys. Have fun shopping with mom.

I have no idea were he gets his sarcasm, bastard. :'(

Sounds like she would have a blast shopping with my mother and grandmother -- when those two are out together it's a true campaign! Bring the tents, food and basic supplies!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 27, 2017, 05:30:55 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.
I either go clothes and shoe shopping alone or with the understanding that my husband is free to do his own thing, like prowl the bookstore or chill out in the food court. The last time it happened, he dropped me off in front of a row of shops and he went to a nearby hardware store for a couple of things he needed. I generally can decide whether or not the store has anything I want within a few minutes, so it works out. However, if I feel the need for a marathon shopping session, I go alone. Marathon shopping sessions are a very rare event for me, the last one being a year or more ago.

Funny thing is, it is generally my husband who pushes me to shop. I am quite bad about waiting until I have one pair of shoes that is fit to wear or only two or three shirts that aren't worn out before I'll go and buy new ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on February 27, 2017, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 27, 2017, 05:30:55 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.
I either go clothes and shoe shopping alone or with the understanding that my husband is free to do his own thing, like prowl the bookstore or chill out in the food court. The last time it happened, he dropped me off in front of a row of shops and he went to a nearby hardware store for a couple of things he needed. I generally can decide whether or not the store has anything I want within a few minutes, so it works out. However, if I feel the need for a marathon shopping session, I go alone. Marathon shopping sessions are a very rare event for me, the last one being a year or more ago.

Funny thing is, it is generally my husband who pushes me to shop. I am quite bad about waiting until I have one pair of shoes that is fit to wear or only two or three shirts that aren't worn out before I'll go and buy new ones.
Velma, I totally agree with you, I can't stand shopping, so when I HAVE to go, I prefer to go alone, so I can get in and get out quick. None of that "browsing" crap. My husband hates to shop too, so really, it's a wonder we even dress halfway decent. Decent enough to be generally socially acceptable.
And shopping for food? My 2nd least favorite chore. Again, get in, grab what's on my list,  and get out!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 27, 2017, 06:23:58 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on February 26, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Oh, the joys of marriage and parenthood.

And there was I bemoaning my loneliness, with a large glass of wine and some garlic sausage, wondering whether to go to the DIY store before or after having a pub lunch in town (possibly a Cajun chicken sandwhich at Cafe Rene) . . .

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Rub it why don't you, lonely my ass...hanging out at the pub, eating choice grub, drinking ales and stouts to your hearts content. C'mon  and go as you please...I ENVY YOU!


Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.

I'm usually skating on thin ice as it is, so it wasn't so much that I agreed to go, it was more of a life-saving decision I made (Moral preservation). Plus my wife has a very limited driving range that she is comfortable driving at, basically a five mile radius excluding all free-ways around the house.
This particular mall is way out-side that range, so she was keen to go. Anyway I made her buy me a nice dinner.

Quote from: Dragonia on February 27, 2017, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 27, 2017, 05:30:55 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.
I either go clothes and shoe shopping alone or with the understanding that my husband is free to do his own thing, like prowl the bookstore or chill out in the food court. The last time it happened, he dropped me off in front of a row of shops and he went to a nearby hardware store for a couple of things he needed. I generally can decide whether or not the store has anything I want within a few minutes, so it works out. However, if I feel the need for a marathon shopping session, I go alone. Marathon shopping sessions are a very rare event for me, the last one being a year or more ago.

Funny thing is, it is generally my husband who pushes me to shop. I am quite bad about waiting until I have one pair of shoes that is fit to wear or only two or three shirts that aren't worn out before I'll go and buy new ones.
Velma, I totally agree with you, I can't stand shopping, so when I HAVE to go, I prefer to go alone, so I can get in and get out quick. None of that "browsing" crap. My husband hates to shop too, so really, it's a wonder we even dress halfway decent. Decent enough to be generally socially acceptable.
And shopping for food? My 2nd least favorite chore. Again, get in, grab what's on my list,  and get out!

I hate any type of clothes shopping, or going out looking for household items such as furniture, lamps, etc...I have a few men's clothing stores I go to maybe once a year or so, and when I go to these I'm usually in and out fairly quickly, as I know what it is I want before setting foot inside the stores.

However, I can spend all day in a book, music or guitar shoppe...and I love going to the market to buy food, especially in warmer months when the farmer markets are open. I do most of our household food shopping...probably stop at the market 2-3 times each week. Love it.

But I despise spending time in a mall, horrible places, always feel like I'm loosing years off my life when I'm in these places.

Anyway we spent several hours yesterday shopping and looking at stuff, butt most importantly I scored some major brownie points, so in that regard it was almost worth all the misery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on February 27, 2017, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on February 27, 2017, 01:54:03 PM
Quote from: Velma on February 27, 2017, 05:30:55 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 26, 2017, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 26, 2017, 06:00:56 PM


I get to spend the afternoon shopping with the wife, and wow...I can hardly contain myself, what fun we should have. Going into store after store after store after store,...and shoes, OMG! We we'll get to look at shoes, boots, more shoes, maybe some loafers; and then to top it off, purses, cuz' amirite dudes there is nothing like spending an hour or so just looking, browsing, and examining purses of all styles, like a clutch or handbag, or carry-over. I'm getting aroused now just thinking about it. I mean I'm hard solid, fucking blue steel.

All of this fun and excitement on my day off, what a lucky, cheerful extremely happy fucking guy I am right now, and do you know how I was able to set this up?

Why would you agree to go shopping with your wife?  There is no rational justification for that.
I either go clothes and shoe shopping alone or with the understanding that my husband is free to do his own thing, like prowl the bookstore or chill out in the food court. The last time it happened, he dropped me off in front of a row of shops and he went to a nearby hardware store for a couple of things he needed. I generally can decide whether or not the store has anything I want within a few minutes, so it works out. However, if I feel the need for a marathon shopping session, I go alone. Marathon shopping sessions are a very rare event for me, the last one being a year or more ago.

Funny thing is, it is generally my husband who pushes me to shop. I am quite bad about waiting until I have one pair of shoes that is fit to wear or only two or three shirts that aren't worn out before I'll go and buy new ones.
Velma, I totally agree with you, I can't stand shopping, so when I HAVE to go, I prefer to go alone, so I can get in and get out quick. None of that "browsing" crap. My husband hates to shop too, so really, it's a wonder we even dress halfway decent. Decent enough to be generally socially acceptable.
And shopping for food? My 2nd least favorite chore. Again, get in, grab what's on my list,  and get out!
The only shopping I really like is done in a bookstore. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Have started packing for my trip to Turkey. Going to Oslo to link up with my friend from the US, and leaving for Turkey on Thursday.
Going to spend a week with a travel company going around south-western Turkey and Rhodes touring antiquity sites for a week, and then one week of pure Mediterranean vacation. Got this great deal through a magazine I'm subscribed to.

Really looking forward to a proper vacation, and a break from the snow and ice.   :hammock:
Pictures will be posted upon my return.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 28, 2017, 05:58:19 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Have started packing for my trip to Turkey. Going to Oslo to link up with my friend from the US, and leaving for Turkey on Thursday.
Going to spend a week with a travel company going around south-western Turkey and Rhodes touring antiquity sites for a week, and then one week of pure Mediterranean vacation. Got this great deal through a magazine I'm subscribed to.

Really looking forward to a proper vacation, and a break from the snow and ice.   :hammock:
Pictures will be posted upon my return.

That sounds really nice an exciting, I'm bloody envious that's for sure...have a safe and enjoyable trip.

I didn't know Playboy Magazine sponsored trips, that's cool 8)



I just literally passed her here in the hallway on another thread, and I'm not sure as we didn't say anything to each other, but I think she looked my way and smiled slightly...she may be close to speaking to me again, butt I'm not hundred percent sure yet so I'll keep my digits crossed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 28, 2017, 06:26:25 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on February 28, 2017, 05:58:19 PM
I just literally passed her here in the hallway on another thread, and I'm not sure as we didn't say anything to each other, but I think she looked my way and smiled slightly...she may be close to speaking to me again, butt I'm not hundred percent sure yet so I'll keep my digits crossed.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2017, 06:26:54 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Have started packing for my trip to Turkey. Going to Oslo to link up with my friend from the US, and leaving for Turkey on Thursday.
Going to spend a week with a travel company going around south-western Turkey and Rhodes touring antiquity sites for a week, and then one week of pure Mediterranean vacation. Got this great deal through a magazine I'm subscribed to.

Really looking forward to a proper vacation, and a break from the snow and ice.   :hammock:
Pictures will be posted upon my return.

Are you visiting Ephesus?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 01, 2017, 12:41:37 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on February 28, 2017, 06:26:54 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Have started packing for my trip to Turkey. Going to Oslo to link up with my friend from the US, and leaving for Turkey on Thursday.
Going to spend a week with a travel company going around south-western Turkey and Rhodes touring antiquity sites for a week, and then one week of pure Mediterranean vacation. Got this great deal through a magazine I'm subscribed to.

Really looking forward to a proper vacation, and a break from the snow and ice.   :hammock:
Pictures will be posted upon my return.

Are you visiting Ephesus?
Yes. It is the last day of the tour. I actually have been there before, during the family holiday of 2012, but I look forward to going back. There are pictures of that one the forum somewhere, but...
We're also visiting Arcadiopolis, St.John's basilica, Rhodes, Pamukkale, and Afrodisias

Quote from: Father Bruno on February 28, 2017, 05:58:19 PM


That sounds really nice an exciting, I'm bloody envious that's for sure...have a safe and enjoyable trip.

I didn't know Playboy Magazine sponsored trips, that's cool 8)
The magazine in question is what translated from Norwegian is called Illustrated History.
I don't subscribe to Playboy. I do subscribe to the closest Norwegian equivalent, "Vi Menn" (lit. trans: Us men). Usually some great articles in there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2017, 07:14:01 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 28, 2017, 01:58:18 PM
Have started packing for my trip to Turkey. Going to Oslo to link up with my friend from the US, and leaving for Turkey on Thursday.
Going to spend a week with a travel company going around south-western Turkey and Rhodes touring antiquity sites for a week, and then one week of pure Mediterranean vacation. Got this great deal through a magazine I'm subscribed to.

Really looking forward to a proper vacation, and a break from the snow and ice.   :hammock:
Pictures will be posted upon my return.
Looking forward to the pictures.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 06:05:34 PM
^^^
Me too.  :)

Well, today I noticed this on my profile:
Date Registered: March 01, 2010, 10:22:50 PM

I've been here 7 years!  :frolic:
Seven wonderful years, thank you, my sweet, and not so sweet, atheist friends--you too, Ecurb Noselrub!  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on March 06, 2017, 09:34:24 PM
My, how time flies. It's great to have you still here with us, Magdalena! :computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 06, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Yay! Mags the Magnificent!

Belated happy forumic seventh anniversity.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 10:04:48 PM
Quote from: Recusant on March 06, 2017, 09:34:24 PM
My, how time flies. It's great to have you still here with us, Magdalena! :computerwave:
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 06, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Yay! Mags the Magnificent!

Belated happy forumic seventh anniversity.
:secrets1: It's Mags the Maleficent, not Magnificent--OK? Thank you.  :shifty:

For you: :daisies:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 06, 2017, 11:59:57 PM
Mags

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestanimations.com%2FHolidays%2FFireworks%2Ffireworks%2Ffireworks-animated-gif-23.gif&hash=05be1163f096df17e6a3e25c38bad160a4e81c33)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on March 07, 2017, 12:34:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 06, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Yay! Mags the Magnificent!

Belated happy forumic seventh anniversity.
:secrets1: It's Mags the Maleficent, not Magnificent--OK? Thank you.  :shifty:

For you: :daisies:

Mags, you are wonderful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 07, 2017, 02:56:10 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcNxBCJt.gif&hash=02886a16164318db4b003037cda3cc8bd53af966)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 07, 2017, 04:13:11 AM
Funny. Good sense of play and humour, but the very upright stance and bipedal running also surprised me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 05:21:20 AM
:cheersfortwo:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 05:23:10 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on March 07, 2017, 12:34:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 10:09:43 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 06, 2017, 09:38:20 PM
Yay! Mags the Magnificent!

Belated happy forumic seventh anniversity.
:secrets1: It's Mags the Maleficent, not Magnificent--OK? Thank you.  :shifty:

For you: :daisies:

Mags, you are wonderful.

Um...No. I am the dark...I'm pretty sure of it.  :notsure:
So, fear me. Please.
Thank you.



:beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 05:24:59 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 07, 2017, 02:56:10 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcNxBCJt.gif&hash=02886a16164318db4b003037cda3cc8bd53af966)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teamjimmyjoe.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2Fgorilla-pushes-baby-shit-happens.gif&hash=0e63345ce74760033f9b7eba5971aa2f9dc6ef7f)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on March 07, 2017, 01:39:09 PM
Yay, Mags!
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ca/71/34/ca71348c03a8db240ee48b56e771c771.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 04:45:14 PM
^^^
:tellmemore:


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V79EqJ_PEh8/V15hTINeXcI/AAAAAAABEVo/mdkhT1BIRwUrak5m3QdaaepcFm3qeDvYg/w800-h800/67582-Koko-kitten-reverse-gif-geCv.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 07, 2017, 08:25:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 04:45:14 PM
^^^
:tellmemore:


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V79EqJ_PEh8/V15hTINeXcI/AAAAAAABEVo/mdkhT1BIRwUrak5m3QdaaepcFm3qeDvYg/w800-h800/67582-Koko-kitten-reverse-gif-geCv.gif)


:wtf:

KATS?


(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyJi0cFi.gif&hash=23fd4642b9d47d965c4862afa3275fd1e727da45)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 07, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 06:05:34 PM
^^^
Me too.  :)

Well, today I noticed this on my profile:
Date Registered: March 01, 2010, 10:22:50 PM

I've been here 7 years!  :frolic:
Seven wonderful years, thank you, my sweet, and not so sweet, atheist friends--you too, Ecurb Noselrub!  :hug:

Congratulations!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2017, 05:13:21 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 07, 2017, 09:27:17 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 06, 2017, 06:05:34 PM
^^^
Me too.  :)

Well, today I noticed this on my profile:
Date Registered: March 01, 2010, 10:22:50 PM

I've been here 7 years!  :frolic:
Seven wonderful years, thank you, my sweet, and not so sweet, atheist friends--you too, Ecurb Noselrub!  :hug:

Congratulations!!!
Awww...Tank...You were my first atheist friend.  :hug2:
Now you are my not so sweet atheist friend. :shifty:
That's OK.   :sad sigh:
When I came here I was the forum's Happy Hippie Atheist and seven years later, I turned into the forum's Angry Hippie Atheist who needs to smoke cheap weed. :fingertap:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 08, 2017, 05:15:00 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 07, 2017, 08:25:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 07, 2017, 04:45:14 PM
^^^
:tellmemore:


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V79EqJ_PEh8/V15hTINeXcI/AAAAAAABEVo/mdkhT1BIRwUrak5m3QdaaepcFm3qeDvYg/w800-h800/67582-Koko-kitten-reverse-gif-geCv.gif)


:wtf:

KATS?


(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyJi0cFi.gif&hash=23fd4642b9d47d965c4862afa3275fd1e727da45)

Here, Father...
Take it...
Go ahead...
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-22-2015/7zFdII.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 08, 2017, 08:51:01 PM
Mags you are such a bloody...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F76sWqGT.gif&hash=66168403adcdf555d3e44fa1003efbdeaead5e70)










by the way are we friends again?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 09, 2017, 05:05:08 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 08, 2017, 08:51:01 PM
Mags you are such a bloody...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F76sWqGT.gif&hash=66168403adcdf555d3e44fa1003efbdeaead5e70)










by the way are we friends again?

OK. What is that woman doing? I don't know what that means... :notsure:
...But let's talk about it...

Come here, Father Bruno...
Sit down...

The top, first...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgif-finder.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F05%2FMonkey-loves-to-be-groomed.gif&hash=f7b9d9a364dca1d90e7bae5f1a940fc8746bca5a)
Is the woman in the picture teasing her hair?
My hair doesn't need teasing....
Turn left, please...Thank you.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgif-finder.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FCute-monkey-loves-to-be-groomed.gif&hash=22ce6c0b1fdaef0e29dbac59dbeac91bd8fbdafc)

My hair needs to be tamed if you know what I mean...:lol:
Look up, please...Thank you...
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FApUEDdP.gif&hash=baab10bef97059b55cab41e1e6e77861209fa6f2)

Are we friends again?
What do you mean?
I didn't even know we had stopped being friends.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 10, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 09, 2017, 05:05:08 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 08, 2017, 08:51:01 PM
Mags you are such a bloody...









by the way are we friends again?

Are we friends again?
What do you mean?
I didn't even know we had stopped being friends.  :(

Ye may mind that the Countess's dislike did na gang farther at first than just shewing o' the cauld shouther—at least it wasna seen fartha; but at the lang run it brak out into such downright violence that Miss Neville was even fain to seek refuge at Knockwinnock castle with Sir Arthur's leddy, wha (God sain her) was then wi' the living. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 10, 2017, 04:59:25 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 10, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
Ye may mind that the Countess's dislike did na gang farther at first than just shewing o' the cauld shouther—at least it wasna seen fartha; but at the lang run it brak out into such downright violence that Miss Neville was even fain to seek refuge at Knockwinnock castle with Sir Arthur's leddy, wha (God sain her) was then wi' the living. 8)
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 10, 2017, 06:15:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 10, 2017, 04:59:25 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 10, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
Ye may mind that the Countess's dislike did na gang farther at first than just shewing o' the cauld shouther—at least it wasna seen fartha; but at the lang run it brak out into such downright violence that Miss Neville was even fain to seek refuge at Knockwinnock castle with Sir Arthur's leddy, wha (God sain her) was then wi' the living. 8)
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Sorry Gringa  ;D didn't think you would have a problem with a passage from the "Waverly Novels", by Sir Walter Scott, only like the most popular books in all of Europe for like a century. 8)

Anywho', this passage and this sentence in particular came to my tiny, minuscule mind.

Here it is roughly translated to "Merican".

shewing o' the cauld shouthe = giving someone the cold shoulder




Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 10, 2017, 06:32:08 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 10, 2017, 06:15:32 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on March 10, 2017, 04:59:25 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on March 10, 2017, 02:05:15 PM
Ye may mind that the Countess's dislike did na gang farther at first than just shewing o' the cauld shouther—at least it wasna seen fartha; but at the lang run it brak out into such downright violence that Miss Neville was even fain to seek refuge at Knockwinnock castle with Sir Arthur's leddy, wha (God sain her) was then wi' the living. 8)
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Sorry Gringa  ;D didn't think you would have a problem with a passage from the "Waverly Novels", by Sir Walter Scott, only like the most popular books in all of Europe for like a century. 8)

Anywho', this passage and this sentence in particular came to my tiny, minuscule mind.

Here it is roughly translated to "Merican".

shewing o' the cauld shouthe = giving someone the cold shoulder

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ljav5yjdv81qfbofi.gif&hash=248a440e7440d849285159a2bdd5b293791d5ce2)
...I know...
I googled it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 16, 2017, 09:40:50 PM
I have an appointment to get an apartment AWAY from my Father. So what that means, I will have my own place!!! And it will be much cheaper than living in my Dad's house.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 16, 2017, 09:50:47 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 16, 2017, 09:40:50 PM
I have an appointment to get an apartment AWAY from my Father. So what that means, I will have my own place!!! And it will be much cheaper than living in my Dad's house.

Best of luck, Arturo!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 20, 2017, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 16, 2017, 09:40:50 PM
I have an appointment to get an apartment AWAY from my Father. So what that means, I will have my own place!!! And it will be much cheaper than living in my Dad's house.
That is a very very good reason to be cheerful!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 21, 2017, 01:37:47 PM
The third gas technician we have called about the smell of gas has actually found the leak! It is tiny, too small for the 2000ppm lower limit of my home gas detector to find. That means it is way, way below the explosive limit - especially in a well ventilated meter closet.

He did all the same tests with the same instruments.

Smell was worse some days than others. Never thought to log the temperature, if the hole is only a micron or two pipe expansion or contraction, in length and/or diameter, might be a problem.

Hope he fixes it, but I feel justified for nagging about it now - not just a moany old git!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on March 22, 2017, 09:28:45 AM
A lighted match will generally track them down.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 27, 2017, 04:54:51 PM
Well, week 3 of my, "Get back to best possible fitness via voluntary work", has started.

Week 1: needed a rest after walking from the bus stop to the museum, about 100 yards. Three hours work on feet was enough, needed a short rest halfway back to bus stop. Two visits.

Week 2:  felt better walking to museum but still a bit tired, footwise, on way back but walked to next but one bustop. Three visits including one day course - mainly sitting down.

Week 3: 1st day, no real probs, spent half an hour working with arms above head anchoring shelf unit to ceiling beam (low blood pressure means arms get low flow when lifted and get tired very quickly) then catalogued a pile of maps. Walked all the way through the docks, up Westgate, through the  city centre to the bus stop for return journey - stopped for a coffee and cake half way (about half a mile total walk). Enough energy left to attack supermarket on way home. Back for another day long course tomorrow then more shelf erecting Wednesday.

Seems to be working.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 27, 2017, 06:04:05 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 27, 2017, 04:54:51 PM
Well, week 3 of my, "Get back to best possible fitness via voluntary work", has started.

Week 1: needed a rest after walking from the bus stop to the museum, about 100 yards. Three hours work on feet was enough, needed a short rest halfway back to bus stop. Two visits.

Week 2:  felt better walking to museum but still a bit tired, footwise, on way back but walked to next but one bustop. Three visits including one day course - mainly sitting down.

Week 3: 1st day, no real probs, spent half an hour working with arms above head anchoring shelf unit to ceiling beam (low blood pressure means arms get low flow when lifted and get tired very quickly) then catalogued a pile of maps. Walked all the way through the docks, up Westgate, through the  city centre to the bus stop for return journey - stopped for a coffee and cake half way (about half a mile total walk). Enough energy left to attack supermarket on way home. Back for another day long course tomorrow then more shelf erecting Wednesday.

Seems to be working.
Excellent.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 27, 2017, 11:08:08 PM
My Aunt said she would call the office at the apartments that I went to today. Idk, I guess that makes me feel better.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 28, 2017, 01:07:24 AM
Keeping 'em crossed for you, Arturo!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 28, 2017, 01:34:56 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on March 28, 2017, 01:07:24 AM
Keeping 'em crossed for you, Arturo!
Thanks Gloucester!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 28, 2017, 05:06:19 PM
So yesterday while on Twitter I replied to Henry Louis Gates Jr‏ about his current show running on PBS called, "Africa's Great Civilizations" (http://www.pbs.org/weta/africas-great-civilizations/home/). It's a six part mini-series and I highly recommend it.

I'm a big fan of Henry's other show "Finding Your Roots" (http://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/about/), which is also on PBS, and is another show I highly recommend; and yes I watch a lot of PBS.

Anywho...so I tell Henry that I like his show, blah, blah, blah and all that in a tweet, and not only does his like my tweet, but he replies back to it and say's "Thank You"!

Do you know what this means? Do you know how may people might have saw his reply back to me? He has like 69K followers, many of them well respected journalists and super smart people like him.

I'm somebody now! Millions of people look at twitter every day! This is the kind of spontaneous publicity - your name in print - that makes people. I'm in print! Things are going to start happening to me now. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 28, 2017, 06:36:29 PM
^^^you got that from something
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 30, 2017, 01:48:57 PM
Quote from: Arturo on March 28, 2017, 06:36:29 PM
^^^you got that from something
^^
The movie the Jerk with Steve Martin.  8)



I got a free sandwich this morning from Starbucks, spinach and egg wrap with feta.

I think feta is my favorite cheese out of all the cheeses, and even though I don't usually eat dairy. Cheese is my one weakness...some folks have sweet tooth, i have a cheesey one.

Normally prefer dry cheese over soft, such as a good aged Irish Chedder, like Kerrygold.

Back to feta, nothing is better than some feta cheese crumbled into scrambled eggs, or even crumbled on top of some sunny-side eggs, or...cut an avocado in half, scoop out some more of the hole where the seed was so you have room to spoon and egg into it without breaking the yolk, bake this in the oven until the egg is cooked, and just before you bring it out sprinkle some fucking feta on it along with some salt/pepper.

Either eat it right out of the skin, or spread that on some thick bread, a tortilla or even some flat bread. Or even better, on that small, perfect spot on Andie MacDowell's back where the curvature of the spine creates that little cup.

Yummy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 30, 2017, 02:14:31 PM
Quotesome folks have sweet tooth, i have a cheesey one.

Part of a set with your sense of humour, FB?

:grin:

[pedant]And it's "Cheddar" not Chedder"!  And, to the true cheese lover, it's not Cheddar unless it is actually made there! Made anywhere else it should be "Cheddar style" or "Made with the Cheddar method."[/pedant]

Kerrygold is feeble stuff, no real bite-back. I've had real mature Cheddars that you have to catch and subdue with a net and trident before you can carve wedges off them! Drowned a small one in scrumpy cider for a week once - fed and drunk at the same time... It was still fighting as I got my teeth into it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 04, 2017, 08:23:33 AM
Not sure whether to post this both here and in the "grumpy" thread.

Seems we might have a Little owl (Athena noctura, aka "Screech owl") out the back. I love owls.

But Little owls have Large voices!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on April 04, 2017, 08:39:36 AM
Loud and very scary!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2017, 11:45:12 PM
Where I'm from owls fricken' attack you. Probably because you're unlucky enough to have unwittingly approached  a nest.

I don't remember seeing little owls in Hitchcock's Birds...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 05, 2017, 07:18:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2017, 11:45:12 PM
Where I'm from owls fricken' attack you. Probably because you're unlucky enough to have unwittingly approached  a nest.

I don't remember seeing little owls in Hitchcock's Birds...

No, they were all holding out until Harry Potter cane along!

In a voluntary job I had to handle European Eagle owls, 7 foot wingspan and talons the size of adult hands that could crush adult hands and sharp enough to pierce leather. Bloody happy that I got along fine with them, the thought of what they could do when carrying one . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 05, 2017, 05:59:06 PM
Sorted through a couple hundred old maps today (only a couple hundred more to go).

But did find one of our village ftom 1885. Will have to get that one flattened out and photographed. Know several people who will want a copy.

Good find, makes my aching back worth it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on April 05, 2017, 07:00:54 PM
^^^That's really cool, Gloucester! It's like finding a buried treasure!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 05, 2017, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 05, 2017, 07:00:54 PM
^^^That's really cool, Gloucester! It's like finding a buried treasure!
Good, but it's not a rare map or anything, could get a digital copy from the County Archives - but that would cost me about $20. If I can flatten it my Nikon should handle that size sheet easily.

Found a WW2 Air Raid Warden's helmet, gas mask, "black-out" torch and bell, no brassard so far. In another box we found a 19thC gimballed boat compass - only a cheap one, but it was only the posh bronze and mahogany ones that were kept as collector's items, this would have been on a working boat called a "trow" that might have braved a bit of close coastal work.

Found a few interesting books, sone fiction involving people who worked the barges, one was called "Water Gypsies", probably second edition about 1885-90. Had a nice cover:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1DwU2UW.jpg&hash=3df5b79a13d75021b57e0eca2f10bcc22449779d)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 21, 2017, 12:10:59 PM
I just signed my tax papers for last year.

Not usually a reason to be happy, but it seems the gov'ment owes me a bit of money back. 16000NOK to be presiseish.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 21, 2017, 02:02:20 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on April 05, 2017, 07:47:09 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 05, 2017, 07:00:54 PM
^^^That's really cool, Gloucester! It's like finding a buried treasure!
Good, but it's not a rare map or anything, could get a digital copy from the County Archives - but that would cost me about $20. If I can flatten it my Nikon should handle that size sheet easily.

Found a WW2 Air Raid Warden's helmet, gas mask, "black-out" torch and bell, no brassard so far. In another box we found a 19thC gimballed boat compass - only a cheap one, but it was only the posh bronze and mahogany ones that were kept as collector's items, this would have been on a working boat called a "trow" that might have braved a bit of close coastal work.

Found a few interesting books, sone fiction involving people who worked the barges, one was called "Water Gypsies", probably second edition about 1885-90. Had a nice cover:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1DwU2UW.jpg&hash=3df5b79a13d75021b57e0eca2f10bcc22449779d)

I love old maps, can almost smell the old paper coming through the computer screen. Would love to see the picture of this one when you have it...

There's this old book/antique store in the city of Ann Arbor not far from where I live. It's filled with old books, illustrations, post-cards, small nick-nacks and even maps. I like to stop in there once in a while when I'm in the city and rummage through his collection. They old guy that runs the place doesn't really take care of the prints or maps, they just sit in stacks and piles all over the place. It's unfortunate because some of the material is getting damaged they way it is being stored.

Some years ago my daughter was renting a small flat in the city there, so her and and I purchased several old book illustrations he had from the early 1900's, and framed them for her place.
She still has them, there now hanging in her new home:)

Anyway I love rifling through the stacks of maps he has, especially the old county ones. He also has this lovely limited edition book from the late 1800's for the state of Michigan, it's a State House Assessor book with detail of each of the state's counties in it. The cool part is the book has maps that are attached inside the book which you can unfold for different state regions. (Book was not printed for commercial resale, but only for the State Reps)
It's a beautiful book, and even has hand written notes in the margins and inside covers. He fortunately keeps this one under glass, and has been trying to get me to buy it, but he want's around $400-500 for it.

I like picture off the book cover you posted, such a beautiful old style of printing, certainly don't see that anymore.

Though I find it funny they spelled the word "Gypsies" wrong ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 21, 2017, 02:54:17 PM
^ Me too on old nooks and maps!

That is one of the problems, too easy to stop "classifying" the maps and start reslly looking at the things! Love some of the old names, often corrupted - North Piddle (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Piddle) and Shit Brook (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shit_Brook)  being amongst them.

They were going to recycle the "unwanted" ones but after my enquiries and a few heavy hints they may sell them to a local book dealer. Probably won't get much but better than dumping them.

The map of Hardwicke will need much cleaning before it will be ready for photography. Already have lots of interested people.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2017, 03:12:06 AM
Weekend! :frolic:

I'll probably sleep right through it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2017, 07:30:13 AM
I'm hooked on maps too. I have whole drawer full of them, many of them from  National Geographic.  I also have a big coffee table style book titled; Hammond Atlas Of World History. It has maps of the world that go way back in history. Who knew that Lithuania was a huge country reaching from the Baltic almost to the Black sea in the 1400s?  I also have a gob of US hydrographic office charts as used by mariners. I could navigate in the south China sea or around Cape Horn with those charts. Maps are fun.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 26, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
This is my post #

2000
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 26, 2017, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on April 26, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
This is my post #

2000

Hey 2000 posts is great, congrats my good man!

I'm sure the management here at HAF will put together a formal thread announcing your achievement, but if not here's to another 2000 posts, and it's certainly nice having you here.

8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 26, 2017, 04:46:32 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on April 26, 2017, 03:51:01 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on April 26, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
This is my post #

2000

Hey 2000 posts is great, congrats my good man!

I'm sure the management here at HAF will put together a formal thread announcing your achievement, but if not here's to another 2000 posts, and it's certainly nice having you here.

8)
We have an excellent informal post party organiser in the shape of Mags. Who does a great job keeping her eye on the post counts.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on April 30, 2017, 05:42:18 AM
I had some extra cash - notice the past tense. I traded it for some books, eight books in fact:

Shanghai Redemption by Qiu Xiaolong
The Black Cat by Martha Grimes
Vertigo by Martha Grimes
Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick
The Penultimate Truth by Philip K. Dick
A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick
The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick
The Minority Report & Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick

Hurray for used bookstores!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 30, 2017, 10:17:58 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 30, 2017, 05:42:18 AM

Hurray for used bookstores!

Used bookstores -- the most wonderful places on Earth.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 30, 2017, 11:27:39 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on April 30, 2017, 10:17:58 AM
Quote from: Velma on April 30, 2017, 05:42:18 AM

Hurray for used bookstores!

Used bookstores -- the most wonderful places on Earth.

Yeah! I was so sorry when a shop called "Bookends" closed in town, every thing from last year's remainders to antique tomes, from baby's books through fiction, biography, hobbies, science, reference etc to (literary) porn - but we still have Geoff's bookshop (and I still have groaning shelves . . .)

Must do another trip to Hay-on-Wye this summer (with an empty trunk and full wallet!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 02, 2017, 04:21:10 AM
Finally had my hearing on my workers' compensation case. I'll be getting a check for nearly $20,000. Workers' comp doesn't pay for pain and suffering, unlike say a settlement for a traffic accident, so that's not a bad amount. We can pay off our car, pay off most of our credit cards, get a new fridge and dishwasher, plus a few other things. All in all, a good ending to a saga that started back on October 20, 2015.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 02, 2017, 05:06:44 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 02, 2017, 04:21:10 AM
Finally had my hearing on my workers' compensation case. I'll be getting a check for nearly $20,000. Workers' comp doesn't pay for pain and suffering, unlike say a settlement for a traffic accident, so that's not a bad amount. We can pay off our car, pay off most of our credit cards, get a new fridge and dishwasher, plus a few other things. All in all, a good ending to a saga that started back on October 20, 2015.

Oh, Velma, I'm very happy for you!  :hug:
Excellent news! :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2017, 05:55:25 AM
Yes, excelent news indeed, Velma. There is a little justice in the world after all!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 02, 2017, 07:11:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 02, 2017, 04:21:10 AM
Finally had my hearing on my workers' compensation case. I'll be getting a check for nearly $20,000. Workers' comp doesn't pay for pain and suffering, unlike say a settlement for a traffic accident, so that's not a bad amount. We can pay off our car, pay off most of our credit cards, get a new fridge and dishwasher, plus a few other things. All in all, a good ending to a saga that started back on October 20, 2015.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Freplygif.net%2Fi%2F542.gif&hash=7a4e5771ce0a3e8c0846a2df679d3bdc38df05e7)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 02, 2017, 07:41:30 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 02, 2017, 04:21:10 AM
Finally had my hearing on my workers' compensation case. I'll be getting a check for nearly $20,000. Workers' comp doesn't pay for pain and suffering, unlike say a settlement for a traffic accident, so that's not a bad amount. We can pay off our car, pay off most of our credit cards, get a new fridge and dishwasher, plus a few other things. All in all, a good ending to a saga that started back on October 20, 2015.

Wonderful!!  I don't know which is better -- getting the settlement or having it finally over.  In any case a celebratory dinner is in order.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 02, 2017, 07:45:24 AM
We did go out to eat at Olive Garden.

The doctor rated me as 15% disabled after recovery. If I hadn't healed up so well, I would have gotten more money. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2017, 08:10:02 PM
After working all week and weekend (including on labour day) I finally got an afternoon in which I can do nothing but catch up on my sleep.     :yawn: :offtobed: :count sheep:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 02, 2017, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2017, 08:10:02 PM
After working all week and weekend (including on labour day) I finally got an afternoon in which I can do nothing but catch up on my sleep.     :yawn: :offtobed: :count sheep:

Yay!  And extra points on the use of emojis.   :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2017, 09:40:25 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 02, 2017, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 02, 2017, 08:10:02 PM
After working all week and weekend (including on labour day) I finally got an afternoon in which I can do nothing but catch up on my sleep.     :yawn: :offtobed: :count sheep:

Yay!  And extra points on the use of emojis.   :heyhey:

:grin:

I think I'll start round 2 now. :sidesmile:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
That's great news Velma!

I have a reason to be cheerful; my car, the mighty Günhilde, passed inspection yesterday. :}
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 03, 2017, 02:25:31 AM
Happy for you Velma, and I'm sure it must be a relief to put this behind you finally.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 03, 2017, 09:42:14 AM
Hooray for Günhilde and a big hooray for Velma!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 03, 2017, 11:41:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
I have a reason to be cheerful; my car, the mighty Günhilde, passed inspection yesterday. :}
:sshocked: Would it be possible to see a pic of a car named Gunhilde?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 04, 2017, 03:21:12 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 03, 2017, 11:41:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
I have a reason to be cheerful; my car, the mighty Günhilde, passed inspection yesterday. :}
:sshocked: Would it be possible to see a pic of a car named Gunhilde?
But it's not just a car named Gunhilde, this is the mighty Gunhilde.  :worried:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2017, 03:27:23 AM
I'll see what I can do...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 04, 2017, 05:44:50 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 04, 2017, 03:21:12 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 03, 2017, 11:41:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2017, 10:21:16 PM
I have a reason to be cheerful; my car, the mighty Günhilde, passed inspection yesterday. :}
:sshocked: Would it be possible to see a pic of a car named Gunhilde?
But it's not just a car named Gunhilde, this is the mighty Gunhilde.  :worried:

Does it have . . . Oops, no, it was Brünhilde who had an iron bra.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAhAC32N.jpg&hash=52de1448b9c5c1fdad1d9f95a22bc2fefe5e5555)

The show's not over 'til the fat lady dings sings!

[Edited, got my quotes mixed before!]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2017, 01:13:18 PM
Is the mighty Gunhilde a boy car or a girl car?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2017, 01:49:29 PM
Gender neutral. I think, anyway.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 04, 2017, 06:16:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 04, 2017, 01:49:29 PM
Gender neutral. I think, anyway.

I was thinking maybe it was a Bi-Cycle...get it? ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2017, 05:05:57 AM
Well, wallnuts and banana nibbled bit at a time late last night stayed put. Goodish night, pain level now 0.5 or less!

Thanks for all the symp guys!

:)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2017, 07:43:29 PM
Hee, hee. How to freak out a friend.

A friend is totally 100% body piercings on men and I used to wind her up by talking about getting an earing.

Saw an add for magnetic earings - got lots of little magnets . . . Put a 4mm, very shiny, ball magnet on the front of my earlobe and a 4mm disk magnet behind, then did the same 3/4 the way up the rim. Worked a treat, I could flip my ears without them falling off and not too uncomfortable.

My friend also flipped!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 05, 2017, 08:32:40 PM
It is great to work with a group of people who get stuff done. As you may or may not know, I work in a mail order pharmacy. Things work a bit differently from your corner pharmacy. Prescription orders are filled through a combination of automation and manual filling. My department deal with problem orders. We are also responsible for keeping track of orders for our largest client to make sure that they get out before they are 11 days old.

Last night at work was horrible. Night shift came in to find 25 ten-day old orders for that account. Twenty-five is a unacceptably large number of orders to have gotten so close to the deadline. I could have understood if they were orders that had been held up in front end and prevented from reaching the pharmacy, but they weren't. There was a momentary WTF! moment, then we pulled together and got those orders out. No bickering. No whining. No one worrying about doing more work than someone else. Just work getting done.

There was great moment right after I ran the report. The night shift lead left her desk, walked up the day shift lead to ask, "What the f**k were you all doing all day?"
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 05, 2017, 08:48:14 PM
^ That is one if the things I missed after leaving the RAF, Velma. It is not so easy to find a strong ethos of duty, of united purpose and teamwork in commercial organisations. Politics gets in the way, often mostly amongst the managers, who should be setting example. Find a bitchy, inefficient team and you will mostly find a bitchy, inefficient manager in charge of it.

A trouble shooting team needs to be picked from the top workers, in attitude as well as skills!

Sounds like you are in the right place. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 05, 2017, 11:08:29 PM
^Yes, I am in the right place.

Funny thing is, people who have worked with both day and night shifts have commented on the difference between the two. Apparently, day shift needs a lot of hand-holding and baby-sitting, while night shift just gets on with it. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 06, 2017, 04:23:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.

Don't think I even own three bags of clothes! :)

We get chsrity bagsvthrough the door. By the time my clothes are ready to be "let go" they are usually only raggable anyway. Fashion - wor's dat den?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 06, 2017, 04:43:29 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 06, 2017, 04:23:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.

Don't think I even own three bags of clothes! :)

We get chsrity bagsvthrough the door. By the time my clothes are ready to be "let go" they are usually only raggable anyway. Fashion - wor's dat den?
Most of it was items I'd stuffed in a drawer or storage box and forgotten. It felt good to get rid of it all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.
Super duper news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on May 06, 2017, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 06, 2017, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.
Super duper news!

That is great news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 07, 2017, 03:57:14 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 04:43:29 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 06, 2017, 04:23:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 06, 2017, 02:02:35 AM
Another reason to be cheerful:

The new medication for my autoimmune disease is working so well that I was able to clean out my closet and a couple of chests. I donated three bags of clothes to a local charity.

Don't think I even own three bags of clothes! :)

We get chsrity bagsvthrough the door. By the time my clothes are ready to be "let go" they are usually only raggable anyway. Fashion - wor's dat den?
Most of it was items I'd stuffed in a drawer or storage box and forgotten. It felt good to get rid of it all.

Fantastic news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 07, 2017, 05:15:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:

Yipee!

:dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 07, 2017, 07:28:10 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:
Woot!!!!  :cheerful dance 2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 07, 2017, 08:12:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:

Excellent!  Will you be doing something specific?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 07, 2017, 08:12:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:

Excellent!  Will you be doing something specific?

I don't know yet, I'm only going to go there for a couple of months so there isn't going to time to develop a project of my own, most likely I'll be helping out in an ongoing project. I sent an e-mail to the lab supervisor to try and work out when in our busy schedules I'll be going there to work out those details.

This is where  :frolic:

 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 07, 2017, 09:15:08 PM
That is terrific xSP. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 07, 2017, 10:02:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 08:32:07 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 07, 2017, 08:12:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:

Excellent!  Will you be doing something specific?

I don't know yet, I'm only going to go there for a couple of months so there isn't going to time to develop a project of my own, most likely I'll be helping out in an ongoing project. I sent an e-mail to the lab supervisor to try and work out when in our busy schedules I'll be going there to work out those details.

This is where  :frolic:



As you said, state of the art, all those loveley toys!

Well, with a recommendation and your brains you are certain to make a good impression, xSP! Every bit of experience and every new node in the academic/interpersonal network counts.
:heyhey:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 10:54:14 PM
Yes, all those high tech, highly expensive and likely out-of-bounds toys! :lol:

I sure hope I do, Gloucester! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2017, 06:29:58 AM
Awww, xSilverPhinx, I'm happy that you're happy.  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 08, 2017, 09:30:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 08:32:07 PM




Ooohhh, brain stuff!  Fascinating!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 08, 2017, 05:03:39 PM
Kennedy Space Center!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMZKA7jl.jpg&hash=3b906ecf654d667702ccc9b552c253e0f827165e)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 08, 2017, 05:17:13 PM
Also, here is a video of the SpaceX launch that happened on 2017-05-01:



It also landed. They were very careful of the launch and wouldn't let people get too close. There was a beach that other launches were watched from that we wanted to go to, but they kept it closed until after the launch.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 08, 2017, 05:27:30 PM
^^^
That is so cool!!!  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 08, 2017, 08:37:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 08, 2017, 05:27:30 PM
^^^
That is so cool!!!  :)

That is ditto cool.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 08, 2017, 10:51:58 PM
My front yard is about 70 miles west of the cape. We can often see the missiles when they are launched. It is truly spectacular when there is a night launch. We never cease to be amazed and yes it is waaay cool.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2017, 12:54:20 AM
Quote from: Davin on May 08, 2017, 05:03:39 PM
Kennedy Space Center!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMZKA7jl.jpg&hash=3b906ecf654d667702ccc9b552c253e0f827165e)

All those buttons and switches! :whirly:

What do they all do, I wonder?  :shifty:

Probably nothing as I'm guessing that is most likely a simulator?



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 09, 2017, 02:41:12 PM
That one was just a scale model of the cockpit, the simulators were downstairs from that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 09, 2017, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 09, 2017, 02:41:12 PM
That one was just a scale model of the cockpit, the simulators were downstairs from that.

That's really cool,...the expression on your face is one of calm expectation. As if you were piloting the craft, and it was about to crash or Kevin Bacon just stirred the oxygen tanks ;D

I like the video a lot, always wanted to observe an actual rocket launch, have to put that on my bucket list.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 09, 2017, 03:42:38 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 09, 2017, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 09, 2017, 02:41:12 PM
That one was just a scale model of the cockpit, the simulators were downstairs from that.

That's really cool,...the expression on your face is one of calm expectation. As if you were piloting the craft, and it was about to crash or Kevin Bacon just stirred the oxygen tanks ;D

I like the video a lot, always wanted to observe an actual rocket launch, have to put that on my bucket list.  8)
The SLS (https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/archive.html) is planned to start testing this year and should be launching this or next year. That will be the biggest rocket since the Saturn 5. And most of those parts are designed to be recyclable. It could reduce the cost of entering space by more than three quarters. I really want to see the SLS go up.

Edit: Added link to SLS news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 09, 2017, 03:52:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2017, 04:09:58 PM
I requested a temporary internship at a university hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and it wasn't denied!  :jumps:

The good word my supervisor put in for me helped a lot. :grin:

Congrats to you xSP, I think this deserves some music to celebrate with, even if it is a few days late!



Come Firecracker Magalenha, bring the firewood to the oven, come do handywork...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 09, 2017, 05:41:52 PM
^^^
I love the drums and whistles!  :dance1:

:notsure: Wait, I thought I heard whistles...I listened to the song again and I didn't hear the whistles this time...maybe I need another brownie.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2017, 08:30:59 PM
Why thank you Father Bruno. I think that song may have some potential, let's add some beats, shall we?



Or would that be the gravest of sins?:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 10, 2017, 01:18:59 AM
Neither of those sound at all like the Sergio Mendes I once liked.  I think they were called Brazil 66 back in the day. Brazil 66 used a lot of horns and some woodwinds not so much percussion as the above vids.  If I remember correctly (not very likely,what with my rapidly ossifying brain) they had a female singer who was sensational. Her name was Astrud Gilberto ??
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2017, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 10, 2017, 01:18:59 AM
Neither of those sound at all like the Sergio Mendes I once liked.  I think they were called Brazil 66 back in the day. Brazil 66 used a lot of horns and some woodwinds not so much percussion as the above vids.  If I remember correctly (not very likely,what with my rapidly ossifying brain) they had a female singer who was sensational. Her name was Astrud Gilberto ??

I wish I knew, but as Father Bruno well knows, I avoid that type of music like the plague.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 10, 2017, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2017, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 10, 2017, 01:18:59 AM
Neither of those sound at all like the Sergio Mendes I once liked.  I think they were called Brazil 66 back in the day. Brazil 66 used a lot of horns and some woodwinds not so much percussion as the above vids.  If I remember correctly (not very likely,what with my rapidly ossifying brain) they had a female singer who was sensational. Her name was Astrud Gilberto ??

I wish I knew, but as Father Bruno well knows, I avoid that type of music like the plague.  :P

::) ::) :folded: ::)



Hi Icarus, I've posted the music and singer "Astrud Gilberto" you are referencing here on our forum before, "Girl From Ipanema" (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=2626.msg324106#msg324106).

Classic stuff 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 11, 2017, 03:47:34 AM
OMG! OMG! My husband found a signed, first edition of "Demon" by John Varley in a second-hand book store for $2. Yes, two dollars!

:dance: :heyhey: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on May 11, 2017, 03:58:01 AM
Ooooh, Vela, that IS super cool!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 11, 2017, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 11, 2017, 03:47:34 AM
OMG! OMG! My husband found a signed, first edition of "Demon" by John Varley in a second-hand book store for $2. Yes, two dollars!

:dance: :heyhey: :frolic:
Real value?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 11, 2017, 08:01:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 11, 2017, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 11, 2017, 03:47:34 AM
OMG! OMG! My husband found a signed, first edition of "Demon" by John Varley in a second-hand book store for $2. Yes, two dollars!

:dance: :heyhey: :frolic:
Real value?
No idea. I've not looked.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 11, 2017, 08:10:43 PM
One quick look, AbeBooks . . ....
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHbNDXN8.jpg&hash=916b777210e5f09b38d02931b98543dcd342bfec)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 12, 2017, 02:24:46 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 11, 2017, 08:10:43 PM
One quick look, AbeBooks . . ....
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHbNDXN8.jpg&hash=916b777210e5f09b38d02931b98543dcd342bfec)
Wow! Both the book and the dust jacket are in excellent condition. I was excited because it is a signed book by one of my favorite authors. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2017, 02:59:37 PM
A signed first edition for two bucks? That's great Velma!  8)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 13, 2017, 03:11:49 PM
When I volunteered for Oxfam we had a signed copy of Laurie Lee's "Cider with Rosie" donated. I thought, "Wow!"

Then one of the other volunteers, who had lived in the same village as Lee, said, "Nothing special, he used to visit the pub most evenings and people flocked to Slad to see the place. They sold the book in the pub and he must have dpsigned thousands of them over the years!"

Never the less it went into the "specials" cabinet priced at a tenner in case some tourist came by! Sold within the week.

I have to admit that the Slad Valley and its village look like something in a time warp, very picturesque.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 14, 2017, 01:49:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2017, 02:59:37 PM
A signed first edition for two bucks? That's great Velma!  8)

This is why used bookstores are paradise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 14, 2017, 02:14:40 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 14, 2017, 01:49:05 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 13, 2017, 02:59:37 PM
A signed first edition for two bucks? That's great Velma!  8)

This is why used bookstores are paradise.
Exactly. Used bookstores are magical places. You never know what you may find.  :chasingbutterfly:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 15, 2017, 03:27:24 AM
I have a signed first edition I found in a bookstore. Nothing special, just a copy of The Trees in My Forest by Bernd Heinrich, but it also had the letter he sent to the reviewer thinking them for considering the book for an award. It's an excellent book.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 15, 2017, 02:45:06 PM
 8)

I should probably go to used bookstores more often, I would love to find a gem like that!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 15, 2017, 06:37:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 15, 2017, 02:45:06 PM
8)

I should probably go to used bookstores more often, I would love to find a gem like that!
Yes you should go visit used bookstores more often. They are generally locally owned*, so you are supporting a local business. Plus, there are treasures galore.

*Here in the US, we have a chain called Half-Priced Books. It offers used and new books, audio books, comics/manga, etc... You are less likely to find unusual books there, however. We do frequent it, though, along with the plethora of local used bookstores.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 15, 2017, 06:39:34 PM
We got our new television set up today. This is the first television we've had in a while that didn't need speakers to have decent sound. It also has an excellent picture. It is amazing what you can get for less than $500 (US).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 15, 2017, 07:22:37 PM
Got an apartment with my boyfriend today. We are just waiting for them to finish installing the new carpeting which should be done today or tomorrow. I'll just be moving one cat and the snakes, plus my boyfriends neighbor is giving one of his kittens to us. I'm pretty freaking excited
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 15, 2017, 07:23:24 PM
Wow, congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2017, 08:34:44 PM
Nice one, Buddy.

Are we invited to a virtual "apartment warming" party!

:party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2017, 08:54:49 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 15, 2017, 07:22:37 PM
Got an apartment with my boyfriend today. We are just waiting for them to finish installing the new carpeting which should be done today or tomorrow. I'll just be moving one cat and the snakes, plus my boyfriends neighbor is giving one of his kittens to us. I'm pretty freaking excited
Lovely to hear about this. A front door of your own is one of the best things in the world!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 15, 2017, 08:59:38 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 15, 2017, 07:22:37 PM
Got an apartment with my boyfriend today. We are just waiting for them to finish installing the new carpeting which should be done today or tomorrow. I'll just be moving one cat and the snakes, plus my boyfriends neighbor is giving one of his kittens to us. I'm pretty freaking excited

Quote from: Gloucester on May 15, 2017, 08:34:44 PM
Nice one, Buddy.

Are we invited to a virtual "apartment warming" party!

:party:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F68.media.tumblr.com%2F8e1f3b4bd3ecad4a5053d883e5d0eca8%2Ftumblr_inline_ok1grndFJ01ue8d97_500.gif&hash=65584cf303604ef4d0e24a715c35d49217db5116)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 15, 2017, 09:04:37 PM
I have a car, so I can help you move.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DzDGZpRRzYY/Vreu77AJzzI/AAAAAAAASD4/8pwwcbwjb-o/s1600/ys4k9.gif)
(https://cloud.mymovingreviews.com/move/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/imporper-couch-moving.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2017, 09:08:36 PM
Nah, you need one of these...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F47iAjBF.gif&hash=cfe95d376a898ab69670296abee634fa1db628b3)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 15, 2017, 09:22:41 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 15, 2017, 07:22:37 PM
Got an apartment with my boyfriend today. We are just waiting for them to finish installing the new carpeting which should be done today or tomorrow. I'll just be moving one cat and the snakes, plus my boyfriends neighbor is giving one of his kittens to us. I'm pretty freaking excited

That's so cool, Buddy!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 15, 2017, 09:24:50 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 15, 2017, 09:08:36 PM
Nah, you need one of these...

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F47iAjBF.gif&hash=cfe95d376a898ab69670296abee634fa1db628b3)

I can see that invention going places. :chin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 16, 2017, 12:06:38 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 15, 2017, 08:34:44 PM
Nice one, Buddy.

Are we invited to a virtual "apartment warming" party!

:party:

Of course!

Quote from: Davin on May 15, 2017, 09:04:37 PM
I have a car, so I can help you move.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DzDGZpRRzYY/Vreu77AJzzI/AAAAAAAASD4/8pwwcbwjb-o/s1600/ys4k9.gif)
(https://cloud.mymovingreviews.com/move/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/imporper-couch-moving.gif)

LMAO still probably better than trying to fit a couch in the Mini!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 16, 2017, 01:00:24 AM
I stayed home today but was able to get a lot done, even though I checked HAF every 15 minutes or so. :grin: And loads of other online time-wasters. :sidesmile:  And took an extended power nap.  :count sheep:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 16, 2017, 02:08:56 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 15, 2017, 07:22:37 PM
Got an apartment with my boyfriend today. We are just waiting for them to finish installing the new carpeting which should be done today or tomorrow. I'll just be moving one cat and the snakes, plus my boyfriends neighbor is giving one of his kittens to us. I'm pretty freaking excited

That does sound really exciting Buddy, good for you and nice to see you again ;D....sorry I lied, I mean moving into a new apartment does sound really exciting, and of course it is really, really, really nice to see you here again. It goes without saying that snakes and boyfriends are super cool, but the kats and cittens part, that part sounds bleh :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 16, 2017, 04:51:42 PM
I haven't been around for a while so please someone tell me if this boy has had the blessing of HAF.....he better be good enough for Buddy ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 16, 2017, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 16, 2017, 04:51:42 PM
I haven't been around for a while so please someone tell me if this boy has had the blessing of HAF.....he better be good enough for Buddy ;)

I was going to say the same/similar in my remark earlier, but decided not to, "BUT" since you brought it up Claire...yes, has this dude been properly vetted, and does he pass the HAF requirements!?

8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 16, 2017, 07:58:23 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 16, 2017, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 16, 2017, 04:51:42 PM
I haven't been around for a while so please someone tell me if this boy has had the blessing of HAF.....he better be good enough for Buddy ;)

I was going to say the same/similar in my remark earlier, but decided not to, "BUT" since you brought it up Claire...yes, has this dude been properly vetted, and does he pass the HAF requirements!?

8)

Something tells me the boy is OK.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 16, 2017, 08:25:57 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 16, 2017, 07:58:23 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 16, 2017, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 16, 2017, 04:51:42 PM
I haven't been around for a while so please someone tell me if this boy has had the blessing of HAF.....he better be good enough for Buddy ;)

I was going to say the same/similar in my remark earlier, but decided not to, "BUT" since you brought it up Claire...yes, has this dude been properly vetted, and does he pass the HAF requirements!?

8)

Something tells me the boy is OK.  :tellmemore:

As much as I hate to agree with you Maggie you're probably correct in that assessment. 'Boy is Ok". 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 17, 2017, 01:21:19 AM
He'd better be nice to Buddy or else the wrath of all HAFers, and even worse, the wrath of the FSM will descend on his poor soul. He had also best be kind to horses.



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 17, 2017, 02:11:54 AM
Not really happy but more zenful that this day is over at 84 degrees. It's cooling down, smooth music is playing, and I'm looking at this gif as it loops on YouTube.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 18, 2017, 11:57:38 PM
A few things to be cheerful about:

*Our new fridge/freezer and upright freezer arrived today. I had to leave in the middle of everything due to a doctor's appointment. By the time I got home everything was set up and my husband had moved all the food.
*My rheumatologist was very impressed with how well I am doing on my new medication.
*I have not gained any weight. (I've not lost any either, but at least I've not gained.)
*Two of our cats went into hiding during the appliance delivery. After I got home from the doctor, I found them by closing the bedroom door. I figured that would bring them out one way or another since they can't stand closed doors. Within two minutes they were out from under the bed. Walking down the hall to reopen the door, I kept seeing cat paws poking out under the door.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 19, 2017, 02:09:05 AM
^^^ Love it all, esp. the cats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 19, 2017, 02:49:26 AM
They hired two new people at work and neither is a lazy idiot!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 19, 2017, 04:16:13 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 18, 2017, 11:57:38 PM
Within two minutes they were out from under the bed. Walking down the hall to reopen the door, I kept seeing cat paws poking out under the door.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 19, 2017, 05:05:04 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 19, 2017, 02:49:26 AM
They hired two new people at work and neither is a lazy idiot!

Hurrah!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2017, 06:43:18 AM
Quote from: Velma on May 18, 2017, 11:57:38 PM
A few things to be cheerful about:

*Our new fridge/freezer and upright freezer arrived today. I had to leave in the middle of everything due to a doctor's appointment. By the time I got home everything was set up and my husband had moved all the food.
*My rheumatologist was very impressed with how well I am doing on my new medication.
*I have not gained any weight. (I've not lost any either, but at least I've not gained.)
*Two of our cats went into hiding during the appliance delivery. After I got home from the doctor, I found them by closing the bedroom door. I figured that would bring them out one way or another since they can't stand closed doors. Within two minutes they were out from under the bed. Walking down the hall to reopen the door, I kept seeing cat paws poking out under the door.
We really need pictures of the cat paws :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2017, 06:44:35 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 19, 2017, 02:49:26 AM
They hired two new people at work and neither is a lazy idiot!
Finally somebody has learned!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 19, 2017, 04:55:36 PM
So I'm almost finished working on my new house. Painted all the rooms. Laid tile in about half the house (850 sqft). And recently installed the baseboards (they still need to be touched up and finished).

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fx4f6EQI.jpg&hash=755fb0efc0477042de597761052c8e6232a3af1c)

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLNtElui.gif&hash=787fdcbfea7d3b8ef4285f50fe09a8cd13f4cfb5)

There is still a bunch of work we need to do (the outside is still fairly hideous), but we are moving in this weekend.

I didn't care for the way it looked at first.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 19, 2017, 05:03:44 PM
Davin! You got a new house!? Congratulations!  :frolic:
I'm very happy for you.  :) Looks great so far.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 19, 2017, 05:06:59 PM
Love the blue colour Davin :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 19, 2017, 06:12:34 PM
Congrats Davin, and good job, the painting looks nice and I'm with Claire, love the blue...also, you have to invite us all over when it's ready.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 19, 2017, 06:47:44 PM
I like those grey curtains with that blue, Davin.

Are the skirting boards conduits for LAN, landline and AV etc? If I get round to a revamp in my place they will be, fed up with knitting everywhere! (Well, everywhere that I can't hide it under the carpet.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 19, 2017, 07:08:33 PM
Thanks, Mags! It was a lot of work and took us a long time. Though we did get better and faster near the end.

@Claireliontamer: It took us a while to pick the paint colors (we went a bit crazy), but other than one room, it was mostly my GF (SO? Womanfriend? It's all sounding weirder to me the older I get), that picked the colors.

@Father Bruno: Thanks, Bruno. Y'all welcome over as long as I get some notice before... no popping in unannounced after midnight. I've already had to chase Crow off a few times.

@Gloucester: The baseboards are just big "fancy" baseboards that we liked. So fancy that they were extra difficult to install. I'm moving mostly to wireless connected devices because wires are getting annoying. But it did cost a bit to fix up the electrical in the place.

I'm pretty excited, I haven't lived in a house (except for three months) since I left home to go to college. And the complex where I'm currently living is slowly getting a bit worse and costing more and more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 19, 2017, 11:00:02 PM
So I start a new job on Monday. Well, I have been in a couple of times already, but I start properly on Monday.

It is seasonal work (May-October) for a contractor specializing in roads and paving. Apparently that kind of work requires having a laboratory for testing asphalt ingredients and stuff.
So I'm gonna channel my best mad scientist for the next 5 to 6 months. (Although it is mostly all about sorting gravel samples...)





Congratulations on the new place, Buddy! Glad things are looking so great for you. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 20, 2017, 04:11:30 AM
G85 conrats on the new job.  You will be grading gravel samples?  Does that have anything to do with getting ones rocks off?

Davin congrats also to you for the good work at the new house.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2017, 07:27:05 AM
Good stuff, G85. Sounds like it must be a fairly large company.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 20, 2017, 03:49:11 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 19, 2017, 11:00:02 PM
So I start a new job on Monday. Well, I have been in a couple of times already, but I start properly on Monday.

It is seasonal work (May-October) for a contractor specializing in roads and paving. Apparently that kind of work requires having a laboratory for testing asphalt ingredients and stuff.
So I'm gonna channel my best mad scientist for the next 5 to 6 months. (Although it is mostly all about sorting gravel samples...)





Congratulations on the new place, Buddy! Glad things are looking so great for you. :thumbsup:

Congrats on the new job!! Hope you have fun being a mad scientist haha.


We got enough moved in that we were able to sleep in our new apartment last night. Only things left to move are small misc items and the kitties. We decided to wait until we settled a bit to move the cats so that it would be as stress free for everyone as possible. The snakes moved in last night so I'm happy about that. They seem so be adjusting to the new place well.

It's so nice to be able to wake up in a space that is my own.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2017, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 20, 2017, 03:49:11 PM
...

It's so nice to be able to wake up in a space that is my own.
I couldn't agree more. It's one of the best feelings ever to have a key to your own front door. Particularly when there is somebody else in there with you that you want to have there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2017, 04:54:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 20, 2017, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on May 20, 2017, 03:49:11 PM
...

It's so nice to be able to wake up in a space that is my own.
I couldn't agree more. It's one of the best feelings ever to have a key to your own front door. Particularly when there is somebody else in there with you that you want to have there.

I'll second that. My place might only be a glorified bed-sitter but it is my place! With my taste in decor, my pictures, my shelving where I want it, my kitchen designed by me  etc etc etc.

It's all paid for as well.  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 20, 2017, 05:08:28 PM
Just finished a good job.

Andy, my neighbour, had trouble getting up ahd down the rather high step into the street door. I sometimes have a problem with it, if my hips are stiff, and have iften thought about a step outside. Andy asked about it and I agreed to go halves on the cost. His "friend" wanted £60 plus materials to do the job.

But Andy is a disabled ex-builder and he reckoned he could do the job with help. So I drove to pick up the materials (£20) and mixed the mortar, Andy laid the bricks and slabs and I cleaned up after. Joint effort.

Job well done, satisfying both of us, saving £60 and making entry and exit safer. Earned my weekly ration of vino tonight I reckon!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2017, 05:14:03 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 20, 2017, 05:08:28 PM
Just finished a good job.

Andy, my neighbour, had trouble getting up ahd down the rather high step into the street door. I sometimes have a problem with it, if my hips are stiff, and have iften thought about a step outside. Andy asked about it and I agreed to go halves on the cost. His "friend" wanted £60 plus materials to do the job.

But Andy is a disabled ex-builder and he reckoned he could do the job with help. So I drove to pick up the materials (£20) and mixed the mortar, Andy laid the bricks and slabs and I cleaned up after. Joint effort.

Job well done, satisfying both of us, saving £60 and making entry and exit safer. Earned my weekly ration of vino tonight I reckon!
Teamwork at its best.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 20, 2017, 11:23:53 PM
Quote from: Icarus on May 20, 2017, 04:11:30 AM
G85 conrats on the new job.  You will be grading gravel samples?  Does that have anything to do with getting ones rocks off?

That, and bitumen,  and samples of laid down tarmac.
This is not the white-labcoat-and-beakers kind of lab. I have been issued ear protection, steel-toed shoes, and a gas mask for when we break out the methyl chloride.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on May 21, 2017, 05:14:09 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 20, 2017, 05:08:28 PM
Just finished a good job.

Andy, my neighbour, had trouble getting up ahd down the rather high step into the street door. I sometimes have a problem with it, if my hips are stiff, and have iften thought about a step outside. Andy asked about it and I agreed to go halves on the cost. His "friend" wanted £60 plus materials to do the job.

But Andy is a disabled ex-builder and he reckoned he could do the job with help. So I drove to pick up the materials (£20) and mixed the mortar, Andy laid the bricks and slabs and I cleaned up after. Joint effort.

Job well done, satisfying both of us, saving £60 and making entry and exit safer. Earned my weekly ration of vino tonight I reckon!

So lovely when a plan comes together.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2017, 06:02:40 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 20, 2017, 11:23:53 PM
Quote from: Icarus on May 20, 2017, 04:11:30 AM
G85 conrats on the new job.  You will be grading gravel samples?  Does that have anything to do with getting ones rocks off?

That, and bitumen,  and samples of laid down tarmac.
This is not the white-labcoat-and-beakers kind of lab. I have been issued ear protection, steel-toed shoes, and a gas mask for when we break out the methyl chloride.
Steam Punk scientist, much more your style.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on May 21, 2017, 07:54:01 PM
^ :mb lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2017, 09:09:14 PM
New camera.
New lens.
Sunshine!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 21, 2017, 09:12:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2017, 09:09:14 PM
New camera.
New lens.
Sunshine!
Yay!

OK, Tank, what's the gear then?

I've just ordered the latest, NFC enabled, version of my mobile so that I can remote control the zoom on my Lumix compact camera at the top of a monopod, about 12 feet up, or over or wherever. Or with the cam on a tripod in a garden and watching the picture from round a corner or indoors so the birdies are not disturbed. Main problem is it takes a second or two for the camera to react to hitting the "shoot" icon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2017, 10:06:10 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 21, 2017, 09:12:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2017, 09:09:14 PM
New camera.
New lens.
Sunshine!
Yay!

OK, Tank, what's the gear then?

I've just ordered the latest, NFC enabled, version of my mobile so that I can remote control the zoom on my Lumix compact camera at the top of a monopod, about 12 feet up, or over or wherever. Or with the cam on a tripod in a garden and watching the picture from round a corner or indoors so the birdies are not disturbed. Main problem is it takes a second or two for the camera to react to hitting the "shoot" icon.
That looks interesting.

Sony A68 and 55-300mm zoom ( My Sigma one won't autofocus with the body).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
 :frolic: Weekend is finally over!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 05:15:57 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2017, 10:06:10 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 21, 2017, 09:12:22 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2017, 09:09:14 PM
New camera.
New lens.
Sunshine!
Yay!

OK, Tank, what's the gear then?

I've just ordered the latest, NFC enabled, version of my mobile so that I can remote control the zoom on my Lumix compact camera at the top of a monopod, about 12 feet up, or over or wherever. Or with the cam on a tripod in a garden and watching the picture from round a corner or indoors so the birdies are not disturbed. Main problem is it takes a second or two for the camera to react to hitting the "shoot" icon.
That looks interesting.

Sony A68 and 55-300mm zoom ( My Sigma one won't autofocus with the body).

My "big job" is a Nikon D5100 (16Mp), bit dated now but adequate for my purposes (wish it had NFC though!,) and my standard lens is an 18-250, a lump but versatile. In some ways the Lumix TZ60 (30x optical, 30-146x digital zoom, 18Mp) is better but has less capability. And it fits in a pocket. And has NFC.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 09:53:44 AM
:blow one's own trumpet icon needed:

Being old, retired and without really close friends (nearby) or family can often make one feel a bit useless. Voluntary work helps but, often, the thanks one gets seem just the "usual" reward for offering one's efforts.

Then someone tells you that your name has been mentioned at the Heritage Group meeting as having made a very positive impression and contribution.

Eyes brighter, tail bushier!  :whistling:

Makes it worth the efort.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:

I know, and I am like most people, but this weekend was a particularly tough one, with practically no time to rest. Tomorrow and Wednesday I get half the day off. I haven't not looked foward to the weekend in such a long time!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 09:58:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:

I know, and I am like most people, but this weekend was a particularly tough one, with practically no time to rest. Tomorrow and Wednesday I get half the day off. I haven't not looked foward to the weekend in such a long time!
Ah, qualification is all!

Just make sure you use your time off sensibly, xSP.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 22, 2017, 11:45:36 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 09:53:44 AM
:blow one's own trumpet icon needed:

Being old, retired and without really close friends (nearby) or family can often make one feel a bit useless. Voluntary work helps but, often, the thanks one gets seem just the "usual" reward for offering one's efforts.

Then someone tells you that your name has been mentioned at the Heritage Group meeting as having made a very positive impression and contribution.

Eyes brighter, tail bushier!  :whistling:

Makes it worth the efort.

That is great, it's always nice to feel appreciated :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 22, 2017, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:

I know, and I am like most people, but this weekend was a particularly tough one, with practically no time to rest. Tomorrow and Wednesday I get half the day off. I haven't not looked foward to the weekend in such a long time!

I didn't want the weekend to end at all, in fact I stayed up later than normal last night in some weak-ass attempt to make it last longer as I've got a lot of things at work going on this week and am not looking forward to it.

However. Enjoy what I'm sure is some well deserved time off, maybe take a walk in the park, stop at a cafe' and do some reading, or better yet sit at home and listen to some Antônio Jobim, early Gilberto Gil or maybe some Stan Getz!  ;D


Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 09:53:44 AM
:blow one's own trumpet icon needed:

Being old, retired and without really close friends (nearby) or family can often make one feel a bit useless. Voluntary work helps but, often, the thanks one gets seem just the "usual" reward for offering one's efforts.

Then someone tells you that your name has been mentioned at the Heritage Group meeting as having made a very positive impression and contribution.

Eyes brighter, tail bushier!  :whistling:

Makes it worth the efort.

Good for you, I for one feel your contributions are probably more noticed and impressive than you think,  and I would also love to see a picture of that bushy tail of yours 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 22, 2017, 01:16:29 PM
 
Quote. . . and I would also love to see a picture of that bushy tail of yours 8)

Thanks for the compliment!

But my tail is something I keep well hidden - pesky grey squirrels keep following me otherwise. Especially this time if year, bloody randy tree-rats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 22, 2017, 01:19:54 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 01:16:29 PM
 
Quote. . . and I would also love to see a picture of that bushy tail of yours 8)

Just imagine a Bunny boy with saggy, wrinkley skin . . .
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Yeah, I'll probably take a cold shower, rinse my eyes out with vinegar. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just got the word from the apartments. I can move in! Rent is $182 a month and the SD is $221. There were some negotions on whether to move in this week or later when I get paid. I think I will opt for later because that is cheaper and I can buy some things I'll need.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 23, 2017, 06:13:15 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just got the word from the apartments. I can move in! Rent is $182 a month and the SD is $221. There were some negotions on whether to move in this week or later when I get paid. I think I will opt for later because that is cheaper and I can buy some things I'll need.

Blimey, you can pay that sort of rent per week for a one bed flat round here! Even old folks flats are £400/month +. Sometimes plus service charges.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 23, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
Congratulations!

My offer to help move is still on the table.

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I also still have my car.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 23, 2017, 07:15:09 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just got the word from the apartments. I can move in! Rent is $182 a month and the SD is $221. There were some negotions on whether to move in this week or later when I get paid. I think I will opt for later because that is cheaper and I can buy some things I'll need.
Wow! That's great news, Arturo.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 23, 2017, 07:18:08 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 23, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
Congratulations!

My offer to help move is still on the table.

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I also still have my car.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 24, 2017, 12:23:12 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just got the word from the apartments. I can move in! Rent is $182 a month and the SD is $221. There were some negotions on whether to move in this week or later when I get paid. I think I will opt for later because that is cheaper and I can buy some things I'll need.

That's fantastic!  It's always great to have your own place.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2017, 12:28:06 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 09:58:12 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:

I know, and I am like most people, but this weekend was a particularly tough one, with practically no time to rest. Tomorrow and Wednesday I get half the day off. I haven't not looked foward to the weekend in such a long time!
Ah, qualification is all!

Just make sure you use your time off sensibly, xSP.

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Yes, it was used very sensibly, I came home and went straight to bed.  :offtobed: Slept all afternoon. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2017, 12:34:25 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 22, 2017, 01:07:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 09:54:31 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 22, 2017, 05:03:54 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 22, 2017, 03:24:42 AM
:frolic: Weekend is finally over!

Er, most people are happy when it starts!  :query:

I know, and I am like most people, but this weekend was a particularly tough one, with practically no time to rest. Tomorrow and Wednesday I get half the day off. I haven't not looked foward to the weekend in such a long time!

I didn't want the weekend to end at all, in fact I stayed up later than normal last night in some weak-ass attempt to make it last longer as I've got a lot of things at work going on this week and am not looking forward to it.

:therethere: I know the feeling.

QuoteHowever. Enjoy what I'm sure is some well deserved time off, maybe take a walk in the park, stop at a cafe' and do some reading, or better yet sit at home and listen to some Antônio Jobim, early Gilberto Gil or maybe some Stan Getz!  ;D

:headshake:


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2017, 12:35:06 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 23, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just got the word from the apartments. I can move in! Rent is $182 a month and the SD is $221. There were some negotions on whether to move in this week or later when I get paid. I think I will opt for later because that is cheaper and I can buy some things I'll need.

That's great Arturo! I'm really happy for you! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 24, 2017, 01:34:50 AM
Quote from: Davin on May 23, 2017, 07:01:28 PM
Congratulations!

My offer to help move is still on the table.

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I also still have my car.
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That's the most ghetto collection of gifs I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 24, 2017, 03:00:10 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 23, 2017, 07:18:08 PM

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Glad I could help a little.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 24, 2017, 03:13:04 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 24, 2017, 01:34:50 AM
That's the most ghetto collection of gifs I've ever seen.
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2017, 03:34:30 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 23, 2017, 07:18:08 PM

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I hope everything is OK, Mags.  :hug2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 24, 2017, 04:30:56 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 24, 2017, 03:00:10 PM
Glad I could help a little.
:hug:
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 24, 2017, 03:34:30 PM
I hope everything is OK, Mags.  :hug2:
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 25, 2017, 12:08:04 AM
 T
]This reminds me of a currently running commercial when two people, male and female, meet in the park with their dogs who get along well. The girl who is a little bit on the chunky side but still a lovely woman, offers the young man a tiny flower.  That is a beautiful commercial and I don't even know what they were selling with the commercial. Sometimes the message overwhelms the commercial aspect.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on May 25, 2017, 09:26:06 AM
We don't see that one over here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 25, 2017, 09:51:02 AM
There have certainly been adverts where the "production" is remembered when the product isn't.

That cat herding one was such, never remember what the name of the company was. Many years ago there was a dark seeming advert, in black and white, where a bunch of youths made music bangjng on railings, dustbins or whatever in an almost vandalistic way. No idea of the product but I can still "see" the images in my mind.

Also this one:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 26, 2017, 02:35:45 AM
Icarus the elder historian speaks again: The "He ain't heavy father, he's my brother" expression is from an ancient movie starring Spencer Tracy. He was the main guy at a place for orphan or other unfortunate boys, called Boys Town.  A kid and his younger brother embarked on a desperate trip to catholic  Boys Town. The smaller one was exhausted, they had walked for many miles, and his larger brother was found carrying him on his back. Father  Flannigan, Spencer Tracy, found them and sympathized with the older boy. The sort of famous quote; He ain't heavy father, became a symbol of compassion for the less fortunate and the heroic dedication to ones sibling.

I'll bet all you young whippersnappers did not know about the noble origin of the expression. No matter, it is not an unknown reality, at least among ourselves, that miserable heathens, like HAFers, also have deep compassion for the more unfortunate. 



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF) made a tent for Molly and it arrived yesterday.  Happy to say that Molly, who can be fussy about things, loves it!

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 26, 2017, 04:02:17 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 26, 2017, 02:35:45 AM
Icarus the elder historian speaks again: The "He ain't heavy father, he's my brother" expression is from an ancient movie starring Spencer Tracy. He was the main guy at a place for orphan or other unfortunate boys, called Boys Town.  A kid and his younger brother embarked on a desperate trip to catholic  Boys Town. The smaller one was exhausted, they had walked for many miles, and his larger brother was found carrying him on his back. Father  Flannigan, Spencer Tracy, found them and sympathized with the older boy. The sort of famous quote; He ain't heavy father, became a symbol of compassion for the less fortunate and the heroic dedication to ones sibling.

I'll bet all you young whippersnappers did not know about the noble origin of the expression. No matter, it is not an unknown reality, at least among ourselves, that miserable heathens, like HAFers, also have deep compassion for the more unfortunate.

"Boys Town" is a famous movie fir sure, lot's of refs to and clips from over time. That "He ain't geavy..." being from it is not in my memory so I probably never did actuslly see the whole thing.

The film industry loves its moral messaging - even in its less moral output!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF)...
Yes, I remember Lee.  :sad sigh:
...and her friend, the saxophone player. Larry?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 26, 2017, 08:07:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF)...
Yes, I remember Lee.  :sad sigh:
...and her friend, the saxophone player. Larry?

I don't remember a Larry at all, or a saxophone.  Now I'm going to worry about my brain some more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2017, 10:51:02 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF) made a tent for Molly and it arrived yesterday.  Happy to say that Molly, who can be fussy about things, loves it!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJoveY03.jpg&hash=08a60ce116125617a84845c65e7077cd25eedee3)

She looks happy in it! :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2017, 11:05:56 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 08:07:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF)...
Yes, I remember Lee.  :sad sigh:
...and her friend, the saxophone player. Larry?

I don't remember a Larry at all, or a saxophone.  Now I'm going to worry about my brain some more.

I remember Larry, but totally forgot about the saxophone. But yeah, it's right there in his sig: http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=94196 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=94196)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on May 26, 2017, 01:40:34 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 08:07:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF)...
Yes, I remember Lee.  :sad sigh:
...and her friend, the saxophone player. Larry?

I don't remember a Larry at all, or a saxophone.  Now I'm going to worry about my brain some more.

I remember Larry, he was quite prolific when he was here. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on May 26, 2017, 03:36:44 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on May 26, 2017, 01:40:34 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 08:07:22 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 26, 2017, 05:14:19 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 03:20:22 AM
My friend Lee (some of you may remember her, we met on HAF)...
Yes, I remember Lee.  :sad sigh:
...and her friend, the saxophone player. Larry?

I don't remember a Larry at all, or a saxophone.  Now I'm going to worry about my brain some more.

I remember Larry, he was quite prolific when he was here.

Didn't Lee quit the forum after learning that our fellow member of the forum the Queen wasn't actually The Queen of England, but a sock puppet?

I miss that sexy Queen by the way, t'was her who had initially granted me my Knighthood you know, but I am diminished now, and simply a poor parish monkey priest. :'( (With huge balls)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 26, 2017, 07:48:22 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 26, 2017, 03:36:44 PM

Didn't Lee quit the forum after learning that our fellow member of the forum the Queen wasn't actually The Queen of England, but a sock puppet?

I miss that sexy Queen by the way, t'was her who had initially granted me my Knighthood you know, but I am diminished now, and simply a poor parish monkey priest. :'( (With huge balls)

Oh, man, I am still not remembering either Larry or a saxophone.  And I thought Lee quit us after a social justice warrior spat -- or am I remembering a different fight?  AND THE QUEEN WASN'T REAL???!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2017, 12:49:59 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 26, 2017, 07:48:22 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on May 26, 2017, 03:36:44 PM

Didn't Lee quit the forum after learning that our fellow member of the forum the Queen wasn't actually The Queen of England, but a sock puppet?

I miss that sexy Queen by the way, t'was her who had initially granted me my Knighthood you know, but I am diminished now, and simply a poor parish monkey priest. :'( (With huge balls)

Oh, man, I am still not remembering either Larry or a saxophone.  And I thought Lee quit us after a social justice warrior spat -- or am I remembering a different fight?  AND THE QUEEN WASN'T REAL???!!!

:lol:

I remember it being Asmoclean (not Asmodean, mind you ;) ) that Lee got upset about and left, Larry followed.

:therethere: Sorry to break it to you Books, but no, the Queen wasn't real. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 27, 2017, 04:39:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2017, 12:49:59 AM

I remember it being Asmoclean (not Asmodean, mind you ;) ) that Lee got upset about and left, Larry followed.

Crap.  I remember it as a spat with Crow, tho I can't remember what I thought it was about.

Quote:therethere: Sorry to break it to you Books, but no, the Queen wasn't real. :grin:
:waah:  I was hoping she'd invite me for tea some day.   :cryandrun:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 27, 2017, 05:04:28 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 27, 2017, 04:39:27 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2017, 12:49:59 AM

I remember it being Asmoclean (not Asmodean, mind you ;) ) that Lee got upset about and left, Larry followed.

Crap.  I remember it as a spat with Crow, tho I can't remember what I thought it was about.

...a spat with Crow and me about us, the members of the forum, being "this and that" for creating sock puppets.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ME3aaqBkIYM%2FUKTwXUyxAcI%2FAAAAAAAAAsY%2FA1Vc-1fp5rI%2Fs1600%2Fblack-and-white-chris-brown-depressed-gif-sad-Favim.com-295171.gif&hash=21fcd8de3df96b836f09a52c7758bd4beb518b07)
When she found out OG was also the Queen, she was so offended...she didn't like us anymore and didn't trust us.


I didn't even know OG was also the Queen, that was a well guarded secret.  :shhh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 27, 2017, 05:44:09 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 27, 2017, 05:04:28 AM

When she found out OG was also the Queen, she was so offended...she didn't like us anymore and didn't trust us.

Oh, OK.  I wish I could remember stuff, and stuff.


QuoteI didn't even know OG was also the Queen, that was a well guarded secret.  :shhh:

I'm OK with OG inviting me for tea instead.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 27, 2017, 07:41:24 AM
Lee did get the hump about the Queen sock puppet. I suggested she grow up or pull herself together or something like that. She buggered off and Larry went with her in sympathy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
Creating sock puppets, for whatever reason, almost always leads to problems in my experience.

On the old BBC forums, often very verbally violent even thought swear words were banned, I created "Sue Donimm" for a giggle. Actually it gave me an insight into how some people responded to women with the "wrong" attitude. I did my best to modify my responses to what I felt a female "strong reasonable" was, assertive and logical but also willing to listen rather than be aggressive. Probably got it wrong!

But a guy realised who I was, after about two weeks and outed me - probably starting to relax too much and have conversations with myself. Trouble was another guy had developed a crush on me . . .

I learned a lot, matured a bit more, but regret causing that guy's broken crush. This was about 15 - 20 years ago.

It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 27, 2017, 07:31:49 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
Creating sock puppets, for whatever reason, almost always leads to problems in my experience.

On the old BBC forums, often very verbally violent even thought swear words were banned, I created "Sue Donimm" for a giggle. Actually it gave me an insight into how some people responded to women with the "wrong" attitude. I did my best to modify my responses to what I felt a female "strong reasonable" was, assertive and logical but also willing to listen rather than be aggressive. Probably got it wrong!

But a guy realised who I was, after about two weeks and outed me - probably starting to relax too much and have conversations with myself. Trouble was another guy had developed a crush on me . . .

I learned a lot, matured a bit more, but regret causing that guy's broken crush. This was about 15 - 20 years ago.

It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

The crush thing is common with men posing as women.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 27, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Saw the counselor today. Been awhile since I've seen him. He's a positive guy and puts me in a good mood despite being christian.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

Gloucester you are a smart man and you know very well that religious organizations can not permit women to be assertive. Women are not even allowed to speak in church. There are a number of biblical instructions in that regard. 

Atheists mostly do not have their head up their asses. They tend to  encourage women to participate with full fledged equality.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 28, 2017, 02:46:12 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 27, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Saw the counselor today. Been awhile since I've seen him. He's a positive guy and puts me in a good mood despite being christian.

That's good, but I'm curious how you know he's Xtian -- were you sent to a specifically Xtian counselor?  I thought counselors weren't supposed to interject personal information about themselves into the counseling.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 28, 2017, 02:46:12 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 27, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Saw the counselor today. Been awhile since I've seen him. He's a positive guy and puts me in a good mood despite being christian.

That's good, but I'm curious how you know he's Xtian -- were you sent to a specifically Xtian counselor?  I thought counselors weren't supposed to interject personal information about themselves into the counseling.

They're not but he's not the kind that cares about that. He's told me how he got his degree in counseling, where he's worked before, what some of his clients are like. He doesn't really force religion on me but he has some interesting perspectives because of it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 05:01:55 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on May 28, 2017, 02:46:12 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 27, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Saw the counselor today. Been awhile since I've seen him. He's a positive guy and puts me in a good mood despite being christian.

That's good, but I'm curious how you know he's Xtian -- were you sent to a specifically Xtian counselor?  I thought counselors weren't supposed to interject personal information about themselves into the counseling.

They're not but he's not the kind that cares about that.
Just curious, do you care that he's Xtian?
Why is it important to him that you know that he is a Christian, and how is that relevant to helping you?

Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
He's told me how he got his degree in counseling, where he's worked before,
Good and good.

Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
what some of his clients are like.
Disclosing private patient diagnosis information to you? Why?

Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
He doesn't really force religion on me but he has some interesting perspectives because of it.
Is that what he told you?


I'm sorry for being so hard on your counselor but I've seen a few of them. I know we "shop around" and...we end up staying with the ones we like, however, ...I don't think I would like yours...and...I'm sure you wouldn't like the ones I've seen.  :shifty:


...and this is the Reasons To Be Cheerful thread...so, please continue.

Sorry.

Continue.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 06:06:18 AM
Picked up a Texas Heeler puppy, named him Darwin.

Here's him playing with my old bitch, Tessa.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
QuoteJust curious, do you care that he's Xtian?
Why is it important to him that you know that he is a Christian, and how is that relevant to helping you?
I would prefer a counselor that isn't christian but those are hard to come by, especially on government healthcare.

QuoteDisclosing private patient diagnosis information to you? Why?
Well I don't think it's really a big deal. He doesn't give out names and we aren't judging them like some gossiping mother hens. He talks about them in a positive light. Like they are inherently important. He talks more like a friend than a detached automaton.

Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 03:44:40 AM
He doesn't really force religion on me but he has some interesting perspectives because of it.
Is that what he told you?
[/quote]
No.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 28, 2017, 06:20:40 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

Gloucester you are a smart man and you know very well that religious organizations can not permit women to be assertive. Women are not even allowed to speak in church. There are a number of biblical instructions in that regard. 

Atheists mostly do not have their head up their asses. They tend to  encourage women to participate with full fledged equality.

I know whst you mean but the way you worded it almost sounded like "positive discrimination", which can be just as patronising as ordinary discrimination! I often wonder what it would be like in a forum where "non-gendered" names and avatars were the rule - would writing styles and subject choice give gendre away?

Is it possible for males, and females, to view the thoughts and actions of the opposite sex entirely objectively, with none of the evolutionary biases that we have acquired over the past few million years? Accapting all the arguments about "sentient" beings having the ability to "rise above" such animalistic trends!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:25:52 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:20:40 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

Gloucester you are a smart man and you know very well that religious organizations can not permit women to be assertive. Women are not even allowed to speak in church. There are a number of biblical instructions in that regard. 

Atheists mostly do not have their head up their asses. They tend to  encourage women to participate with full fledged equality.

I know whst you mean but the way you worded it almost sounded like "positive discrimination", which can be just as patronising as ordinary discrimination! I often wonder what it would be like in a forum where "non-gendered" names and avatars were the rule - would writing styles and subject choice give gendre away?

Is it possible for males, and females, to view the thoughts and actions of the opposite sex entirely objectively, with none of the evolutionary biases that we have acquired over the past few million years? Accapting all the arguments about "sentient" beings having the ability to "rise above" such animalistic trends!

People would probably assume everyone is a guy. Then the population would be the kind of people that are drawn to guys. But that's just my guess.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 06:42:24 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
QuoteJust curious, do you care that he's Xtian?
Why is it important to him that you know that he is a Christian, and how is that relevant to helping you?
I would prefer a counselor that isn't christian but those are hard to come by, especially on government healthcare.
:sad sigh: That's true.

QuoteDisclosing private patient diagnosis information to you? Why?
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
Well I don't think it's really a big deal. He doesn't give out names and we aren't judging them like some gossiping mother hens. He talks about them in a positive light. Like they are inherently important. He talks more like a friend than a detached automaton.
Still, I don't think you're there to hear about how Christian he is, about his other patients, or how important they are to him ($). You are paying for a service: He will hear you speak, not the other way around. I wouldn't like a "detached automaton" either, but if I had to chose between a "gossiping mother hen" and a "detached automaton" I would chose the detached automaton. You put a quarter in and it listens to you, the other one, you put a quarter in, and you have to listen to them and their problems and/or happiness.  :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 06:45:21 AM
^^^
:guitar: :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 07:12:34 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:25:52 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:20:40 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

Gloucester you are a smart man and you know very well that religious organizations can not permit women to be assertive. Women are not even allowed to speak in church. There are a number of biblical instructions in that regard. 

Atheists mostly do not have their head up their asses. They tend to  encourage women to participate with full fledged equality.

I know whst you mean but the way you worded it almost sounded like "positive discrimination", which can be just as patronising as ordinary discrimination! I often wonder what it would be like in a forum where "non-gendered" names and avatars were the rule - would writing styles and subject choice give gendre away?

Is it possible for males, and females, to view the thoughts and actions of the opposite sex entirely objectively, with none of the evolutionary biases that we have acquired over the past few million years? Accapting all the arguments about "sentient" beings having the ability to "rise above" such animalistic trends!

People would probably assume everyone is a guy. Then the population would be the kind of people that are drawn to guys. But that's just my guess.

We don't know if No one is a man or a woman. manga and MatureMcLeod never told us their gender either. Pasta Chick hasn't posted hers either. I'm OK with not knowing, I could be a 59 year old male truck driver, you never know.  :shrug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on May 28, 2017, 09:25:47 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 06:06:18 AM
Picked up a Texas Heeler puppy, named him Darwin.

Here's him playing with my old bitch, Tessa.

Awwww!  Is the castle looking thing a dog house?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 28, 2017, 10:55:26 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on May 28, 2017, 06:06:18 AM
Picked up a Texas Heeler puppy, named him Darwin.

Here's him playing with my old bitch, Tessa.
Awwww Tessa is so happy! She has a new playmate!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:49:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 06:42:24 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
QuoteJust curious, do you care that he's Xtian?
Why is it important to him that you know that he is a Christian, and how is that relevant to helping you?
I would prefer a counselor that isn't christian but those are hard to come by, especially on government healthcare.
:sad sigh: That's true.

QuoteDisclosing private patient diagnosis information to you? Why?
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
Well I don't think it's really a big deal. He doesn't give out names and we aren't judging them like some gossiping mother hens. He talks about them in a positive light. Like they are inherently important. He talks more like a friend than a detached automaton.
Still, I don't think you're there to hear about how Christian he is, about his other patients, or how important they are to him ($). You are paying for a service: He will hear you speak, not the other way around. I wouldn't like a "detached automaton" either, but if I had to chose between a "gossiping mother hen" and a "detached automaton" I would chose the detached automaton. You put a quarter in and it listens to you, the other one, you put a quarter in, and you have to listen to them and their problems and/or happiness.  :-\

Yeah he's neither of those. He brings them around to a point for some thing to try myself. He's never complaining.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:52:12 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 07:12:34 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:25:52 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 28, 2017, 06:20:40 AM
Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2017, 11:10:42 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on May 27, 2017, 07:44:52 AM
It seems that assertive women are, thankfully, more accepted  on atheist forums these days - not sure about religious ones.

Gloucester you are a smart man and you know very well that religious organizations can not permit women to be assertive. Women are not even allowed to speak in church. There are a number of biblical instructions in that regard. 

Atheists mostly do not have their head up their asses. They tend to  encourage women to participate with full fledged equality.

I know whst you mean but the way you worded it almost sounded like "positive discrimination", which can be just as patronising as ordinary discrimination! I often wonder what it would be like in a forum where "non-gendered" names and avatars were the rule - would writing styles and subject choice give gendre away?

Is it possible for males, and females, to view the thoughts and actions of the opposite sex entirely objectively, with none of the evolutionary biases that we have acquired over the past few million years? Accapting all the arguments about "sentient" beings having the ability to "rise above" such animalistic trends!

People would probably assume everyone is a guy. Then the population would be the kind of people that are drawn to guys. But that's just my guess.

We don't know if No one is a man or a woman. manga and MatureMcLeod never told us their gender either. Pasta Chick hasn't posted hers either. I'm OK with not knowing, I could be a 59 year old male truck driver, you never know.  :shrug:

Except your profile says your a woman. Pasta "Chick" implies she's a girl too. I've been on a website called 4chan as a teen and the meme that came out of there was that there are no girls on the internet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 11:06:31 PM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 10:49:46 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on May 28, 2017, 06:42:24 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
QuoteJust curious, do you care that he's Xtian?
Why is it important to him that you know that he is a Christian, and how is that relevant to helping you?
I would prefer a counselor that isn't christian but those are hard to come by, especially on government healthcare.
:sad sigh: That's true.

QuoteDisclosing private patient diagnosis information to you? Why?
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
Well I don't think it's really a big deal. He doesn't give out names and we aren't judging them like some gossiping mother hens. He talks about them in a positive light. Like they are inherently important. He talks more like a friend than a detached automaton.
Still, I don't think you're there to hear about how Christian he is, about his other patients, or how important they are to him ($). You are paying for a service: He will hear you speak, not the other way around. I wouldn't like a "detached automaton" either, but if I had to chose between a "gossiping mother hen" and a "detached automaton" I would chose the detached automaton. You put a quarter in and it listens to you, the other one, you put a quarter in, and you have to listen to them and their problems and/or happiness.  :-\

Yeah he's neither of those. He brings them around to a point for some thing to try myself. He's never complaining.

OK.

Just one more thing...
Quote from: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
... He talks more like a friend...
Maybe it's me.  :notsure:
Maybe I don't like this type of counselor, but if it works for you, I'm happy for you.

I think there should be a line between a counselor and a friend. They are not the same. One has to be one or the other. If he's going to act like your friend, then don't pay him. Friends don't pay friends to listen to them. A patient pays a counselor to listen to him/her and guide him/her through his/her issues, not to hear him talk about his, even if he wants to use them as examples.

Edit: Fixed spelling.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 28, 2017, 11:08:30 PM
Ok
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 30, 2017, 11:43:46 PM
The end of a long day draws near!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 01, 2017, 12:59:59 PM
Yay! Car passed its annual health and safety check!  :dance:

(Hope I do the same at the clinic next week...)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on June 01, 2017, 04:43:36 PM
Congrats, Gloucester!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 01, 2017, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.
Wow!!! Does that mean you now have to do the work of 200 people? Or will it only feel like that?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 01, 2017, 09:17:26 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.

Phew!    :whew:
How many in the company?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 02, 2017, 06:15:04 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.

200?  Wow. :o

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on June 02, 2017, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.

I survived a couple layoffs in the last ten years, certainly nothing close to the size of yours (200 people), but it's a strange process to endure.
I mean on one hand you feel relieved to realize you were able to retain your position, but on the other you feel so bad for your former co-workers.

Mix bag of feelings indeed.

I do need to ask, were they all lawyers like yourself?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 04, 2017, 07:04:04 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.
Wow! I hope your bosses realize that productivity for those remaining will probably take a nose-dive for quite some time to come.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 05, 2017, 02:28:05 PM
Well, the surgeon has decided to put me forward for treatment for the early-cataract situation in my eyes - right eye first. He would rather wait fir a while before seriously thinking about the "crinkling" over the macula, treatable but more serious surgery involving greater risks.

I am happy with my reaction speed, hand-eye coodination, spacial/time/velocity awareness, proprioception, hearing, situation anslysis etc - it is just my eye sight that takes the sharp edge off my driving confidence. Even a small improvement in clarity, if achieved, will go a fair way.

At the moment I still just pass the eyesight guidlines for driving in the eye test.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 05, 2017, 05:03:49 PM
Going to Tromsø tomorrow to see Gabriel Iglesias. Pretty excited about that.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 07, 2017, 05:26:41 PM
Now I'm ready for the eclipse in August! My husband got me a small solar telescope for my birthday!  :frolic:

https://smile.amazon.com/Celestron-EclipSmart-Telescope-Tripod-Backpack/dp/B000051TN6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496851736&sr=8-6&keywords=celestron+eclipsmart
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2017, 05:38:04 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 07, 2017, 05:26:41 PM
Now I'm ready for the eclipse in August! My husband got me a small solar telescope for my birthday!  :frolic:

https://smile.amazon.com/Celestron-EclipSmart-Telescope-Tripod-Backpack/dp/B000051TN6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496851736&sr=8-6&keywords=celestron+eclipsmart

Nice job!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 07, 2017, 05:44:18 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 01, 2017, 09:17:26 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 01, 2017, 09:08:04 PM
I survived 200 layoffs at my company.

Phew!    :whew:
How many in the company?

Thousands.  But they were looking at only certain sectors.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 07, 2017, 10:21:34 PM
Got a new impact gun today. It is awesome. We've had a disc harrow that sat for years with two bad wheels. Tried remoting the lugs with a breaker bar some time ago with no luck. Just headed over and popped them off in about half a second each.

So in addition the the impact you could say we got a new to us disc harrow out of the deal!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on June 07, 2017, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 07, 2017, 10:21:34 PM
Got a new impact gun today. It is awesome. We've had a disc harrow that sat for years with two bad wheels. Tried remoting the lugs with a breaker bar some time ago with no luck. Just headed over and popped them off in about half a second each.

So in addition the the impact you could say we got a new to us disc harrow out of the deal!

Is it air compressed?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 07, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
Cordless electric. Big, bad, Milwaukee. I've wanted one for a long time but the price was finally right. It's a bit on the heavy side and won't fit in tight places but one the farm, I think she'll be the new queen. Need a name though.... something dainty perhaps...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on June 08, 2017, 02:29:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 07, 2017, 10:46:09 PM
Cordless electric. Big, bad, Milwaukee. I've wanted one for a long time but the price was finally right. It's a bit on the heavy side and won't fit in tight places but one the farm, I think she'll be the new queen. Need a name though.... something dainty perhaps...

The massage queen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 08, 2017, 05:26:07 AM
Nervous Nellie for the impact gun.   ....Or     bif bam thank you maam
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 08, 2017, 05:28:19 AM
I kinda like Nellie.... Massage Queen is good too though... maybe Nellie, the Massage Queen? That might work. Name and a title. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 08, 2017, 06:01:57 AM
What about Steely Dan?

(Apologies to William Burroughs.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 10, 2017, 12:40:12 AM
I'm getting the weekend off after a full month of having to work both weekend days.  :whew:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 11, 2017, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 10, 2017, 12:40:12 AM
I'm getting the weekend off after a full month of having to work both weekend days.  :whew:

Hurrah!  What was the rush on about?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2017, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 10, 2017, 12:40:12 AM
I'm getting the weekend off after a full month of having to work both weekend days.  :whew:
That must be a great relief!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2017, 09:53:36 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on June 11, 2017, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 10, 2017, 12:40:12 AM
I'm getting the weekend off after a full month of having to work both weekend days.  :whew:

Hurrah!  What was the rush on about?

The person responsible for the experiment basically fought with everybody so nobody wants to help her, which leaves a lot more for me to do.  :eyeroll: 

Had to put up with her bad-mouthing everyone, and couldn't help wondering if she also bad-mouths me as well when I'm not around. Good thing she's moved to Hungary, though that means that I am responsible for remaining experiments until we publish our results.  :desert:

Quote from: Tank on June 11, 2017, 08:21:08 AM
That must be a great relief!

Yes, I caught up on lost sleep and more! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2017, 12:02:42 AM
It's a holiday tomorrow! :party:




I have big plans for tomorrow, you hear? Big plans!

:offtobed: :count sheep:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 15, 2017, 12:40:46 AM
ST. Nocturnus Sleepalldayus day?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2017, 01:18:49 AM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2017, 12:40:46 AM
ST. Nocturnus Sleepalldayus day?

I believe that's the name, if it isn't then it should be.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 15, 2017, 03:51:19 PM
I'm going whith the marching band to a Band Meet in a town called Melbu.
Probaly not going to be very exciting for me, but the younger members will probably enjoy it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ali on June 20, 2017, 02:15:20 AM
My dad and I are currently bonding over the Clash. My dad was at some BBQ competition that had a Clash tribute band called the Nuns of Brixton who perform in nun habits. He was transfixed and is now totally into the Clash. I already loved the Clash, but I can totally relate to how seeing it performed in nun costumes would make it that much more appealing. My dad is a 56 year old Conservative Christian, but I honestly think he's a product of the time and culture in which he was raised, and doesn't now want to make changes to himself that would freak out my mom, because he actually has this really irreverent sense of humor that I adore. Anyway, obsessing over the Clash and good names for nun bands (Bad Habits!!!) with my dad is really making my day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin: 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin:

Wow! Loads if zzzzzzzzz time!

Oh, you forgot one of these  :grin: for Monday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin:

Wow! Loads if zzzzzzzzz time!

Oh, you forgot one of these  :grin: for Monday.

Yes, I can hardly believe it myself!

Monday doesn't get a :grin: because it's the day before Tuesday, which would be the start of my week. It would feel like Sunday does normally. :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 04:44:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin:

Wow! Loads if zzzzzzzzz time!

Oh, you forgot one of these  :grin: for Monday.

Yes, I can hardly believe it myself!

Monday doesn't get a :grin: because it's the day before Tuesday, which would be the start of my week. It would feel like Sunday does normally. :notsure:

Ok 
:grin: :grin: :grin: :shrug:
?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:47:28 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:44:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin:

Wow! Loads if zzzzzzzzz time!

Oh, you forgot one of these  :grin: for Monday.

Yes, I can hardly believe it myself!

Monday doesn't get a :grin: because it's the day before Tuesday, which would be the start of my week. It would feel like Sunday does normally. :notsure:

Ok 
:grin: :grin: :grin: :shrug:
?

Hmm...more like:

:grin::grin::grin: :panic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2017, 05:07:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:47:28 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:44:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 23, 2017, 04:19:09 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 23, 2017, 03:25:19 PM
Not only do I get the weekend off but I got someone to cover for me today and I get Monday off as well! :grin::grin::grin:

Wow! Loads if zzzzzzzzz time!

Oh, you forgot one of these  :grin: for Monday.

Yes, I can hardly believe it myself!

Monday doesn't get a :grin: because it's the day before Tuesday, which would be the start of my week. It would feel like Sunday does normally. :notsure:

Ok 
:grin: :grin: :grin: :shrug:
?

Hmm...more like:

:grin::grin::grin: :panic:

OK, got the message!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2017, 08:10:56 PM
They're calling for a general strike tomorrow, which means that nothing happens and I have no reason to leave home. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 29, 2017, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2017, 08:10:56 PM
They're calling for a general strike tomorrow, which means that nothing happens and I have no reason to leave home. :grin:

I hope you are going to make good use of all that time to catch up on all your stuff.  :fingerwag:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2017, 08:27:56 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on June 29, 2017, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 29, 2017, 08:10:56 PM
They're calling for a general strike tomorrow, which means that nothing happens and I have no reason to leave home. :grin:

I hope you are going to make good use of all that time to catch up on all your stuff.  :fingerwag:

Of course! I'll be able to fit that sometime between "not doing much" and "doing nothing at all". :sidesmile:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 06:21:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Ye-bloody-uck!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 06:21:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Ye-bloody-uck!

Come on, Gloucester, where's your pre-teen girl inner spirit? :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 08:15:35 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 06:21:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Ye-bloody-uck!

Come on, Gloucester, where's your pre-teen girl inner spirit? :P
Still back where my pre-teen boy spirit was! They got on quite well together then.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Obnoxious? No, I quite enjoyed it, unlike certain fuddy duddies I will not name.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 08:44:36 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Obnoxious? No, I quite enjoyed it, unlike certain fuddy duddies I will not name.
:nanana:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 01, 2017, 10:02:54 AM
This may be better, Silver.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 02:10:37 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Obnoxious? No, I quite enjoyed it, unlike certain fuddy duddies I will not name.

Yes, it can be quite nice when you remove the autotune voice, the lyrics which are frankly so stupid that it help my attention, and the teen pop background beat. :P  You would probably be left with only the crickets chirping, but oh well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 02:20:00 PM
Quote from: No one on July 01, 2017, 10:02:54 AM
This may be better, Silver.



Dear No one, I'd rather hear the sound of long fingernails screeching on a blackboard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 02:46:54 PM
Found this:

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19554389_1083207085112071_7123540642258615482_n.jpg?oh=b46f11613c7bc3cad1983ec4fa760387&oe=59C7EA2F)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 08:44:36 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Obnoxious? No, I quite enjoyed it, unlike certain fuddy duddies I will not name.
:nanana:
Does the shoe fit?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 01, 2017, 04:15:24 PM
Ill fitting shoes can not make one all that cheerful, I'd imagine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 04:39:56 PM
Quote from: No one on July 01, 2017, 04:15:24 PM
Ill fitting shoes can not make one all that cheerful, I'd imagine.
I said that because Gloucester responded to my post, although I never mentioned his name.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2017, 04:48:41 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 01, 2017, 08:44:36 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2017, 12:21:31 AM
Well, I was able to get some stuff done today, so I'm cheerful. And it's still only Friday! This calls for an obnoxious song:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.

Obnoxious? No, I quite enjoyed it, unlike certain fuddy duddies I will not name.
:nanana:
Does the shoe fit?
[Missed that post]

Some of us have tastes and standards that are a little more mature.  :supercilious:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 01, 2017, 05:05:52 PM
You should understand that my mental age was given as 22 in that test.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on July 03, 2017, 02:56:36 PM
I get a free paid day off tomorrow!

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/74SCfcI11CM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 05, 2017, 12:06:04 PM
The sun is shining again, it seems like a while since I've seen it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 05, 2017, 12:40:24 PM
Can you get a tan from standing in the English rain?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 05, 2017, 03:23:51 PM
Quote from: No one on July 05, 2017, 12:40:24 PM
Can you get a tan from standing in the English rain?

Nor more than when standing in American rain!

:grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 06, 2017, 01:04:24 AM
I got a B in my first college course. (yes!) And I just received my money for next school year's classes. (also yes!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 06, 2017, 07:40:34 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 06, 2017, 01:04:24 AM
I got a B in my first college course. (yes!) And I just received my money for next school year's classes. (also yes!)

Yay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2017, 10:59:21 AM
Well done Arturo! :party:

(Don't party too hard) ;) :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 06, 2017, 01:43:28 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on July 06, 2017, 03:11:32 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/iipUQnNj37J3W/giphy.gif)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/uLHj9dmluha8M/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 06, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I just recieved draft papers.  :o
Apparently they want me back in green,  as a National Guard reserve.
First meet is in November.

Most people would find this a bit of a drag, but I'm looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on July 06, 2017, 04:36:25 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2017, 12:28:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2017, 10:59:21 AM
Well done Arturo! :party:

(Don't party too hard) ;) :grin:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fr%2Fcom.gif&hash=09ff62187df71f19b52f48ae654b0b61d96a0100)
Did I hear you say, party?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fr%2F2013%2F11%2FAndy-Dwyer-Shock.gif&hash=5c8a6d2e2ae92839af9fa70d7498ddadf3ba0b38)
I did hear the word, party!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 07, 2017, 03:10:36 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 06, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I just recieved draft papers.  :o
Apparently they want me back in green,  as a National Guard reserve.
First meet is in November.

Most people would find this a bit of a drag, but I'm looking forward to it!
That was unexpected!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on July 07, 2017, 04:02:36 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 07, 2017, 12:28:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2017, 10:59:21 AM
Well done Arturo! :party:

(Don't party too hard) ;) :grin:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fr%2Fcom.gif&hash=09ff62187df71f19b52f48ae654b0b61d96a0100)
Did I hear you say, party?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fr%2F2013%2F11%2FAndy-Dwyer-Shock.gif&hash=5c8a6d2e2ae92839af9fa70d7498ddadf3ba0b38)
I did hear the word, party!
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0HYemAr.gif&hash=f413665f86e9d5776a710791801e8914c4185440)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 07, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 06, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I just recieved draft papers.  :o
Apparently they want me back in green,  as a National Guard reserve.
First meet is in November.

Most people would find this a bit of a drag, but I'm looking forward to it!

Maybe they want you to stop the Muslim invasion ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Or they are preparing for the Trump wars.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 07, 2017, 08:17:22 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Or they are preparing for the Trump wars.

The fact that even happened has me concerned.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 07, 2017, 08:20:18 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Or they are preparing for the Trump wars.

He is in Germany right now, I could ask some friends of mine to make him disappear  ;D.
On the other hand then you are stuck with Mike Pence  :(.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:26:17 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 07, 2017, 08:20:18 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Or they are preparing for the Trump wars.

He is in Germany right now, I could ask some friends of mine to make him disappear  ;D.
On the other had then you are stuck with Mike Pence  :(.
Even worse, he could become a martyr and then we have to deal with that nightmare. And it's not like Pence, Ryan, and Turtle keep will stop doing bad things just because their useful idiot disappeared.

In my optimistic, idealistic vision, he gets shown to have colluded with Russia, then gets impeached, while at the same time, Republicans are voted out of control of the house and senate.

Not exactly a happy ending, but maybe hopefully a bit better than the present.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on July 07, 2017, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 07, 2017, 03:10:36 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 06, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I just recieved draft papers.  :o
Apparently they want me back in green,  as a National Guard reserve.
First meet is in November.

Most people would find this a bit of a drag, but I'm looking forward to it!
That was unexpected!
Not really. A lot of people who were drafted in their youth are expected to participate in infrequent excersises in order to maintain some skills, so as to be able to support the regular military during war or other crisis. Usually local units of the Home Guard are intended to guard important installations and carry out other activities in their local area. The idea being to mobilize a lot of men with training and kit in a short amount of time, and that in-depth local knowledge will serve as a force amplifier.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2017, 10:16:21 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on July 06, 2017, 04:26:51 PM
I just recieved draft papers.  :o
Apparently they want me back in green,  as a National Guard reserve.
First meet is in November.

Most people would find this a bit of a drag, but I'm looking forward to it!

Well, in that case, congrats! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 07, 2017, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:26:17 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 07, 2017, 08:20:18 PM
Quote from: Davin on July 07, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Or they are preparing for the Trump wars.

He is in Germany right now, I could ask some friends of mine to make him disappear  ;D.
On the other had then you are stuck with Mike Pence  :(.
Even worse, he could become a martyr and then we have to deal with that nightmare...
Can you imagine that!?  :o
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRhgUfGguNUKlL45Ixh1JA1CtHx4IzgZCo_PHU9JfjCH06YvYzOW-TTZHBcYQULORXYt3vXNq36&usqp=CAE)

We'll have to see his face on every tortilla, on every stain, on every tree trunk for the rest of our lives!!!
:panic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
I just bought 73 books.  :sidesmile:

Now I have to sell them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 12:58:01 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 07, 2017, 12:28:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 06, 2017, 10:59:21 AM
Well done Arturo! :party:

(Don't party too hard) ;) :grin:

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Did I hear you say, party?

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I did hear the word, party!

Till death!

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:party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:33:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
I just bought 73 books.  :sidesmile:

Now I have to sell them.
Sell books? I do not understand this concept.  :???:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:44:14 AM
We're watching "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

Movie: "You can't Obliviate an entire city."

My husband: "Yes you can. Just make them watch Fox News for an hour."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 01:44:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:33:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
I just bought 73 books.  :sidesmile:

Now I have to sell them.
Sell books? I do not understand this concept.  :???:

Heheh.  :secrets1: Sometimes we do the unimaginable to make a little money on the side...

(They are children's books, in English, which I bought for an excellent price. Apparently parents and especially grandparents with money to spare love to give their children and grandchildren books to stimulate literacy and help them learn a second language.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:48:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 01:44:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:33:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
I just bought 73 books.  :sidesmile:

Now I have to sell them.
Sell books? I do not understand this concept.  :???:

Heheh.  :secrets1: Sometimes we do the unimaginable to make a little money on the side...

(They are children's books, in English, which I bought for an excellent price. Apparently parents and especially grandparents with money to spare love to give their children and grandchildren books to stimulate literacy and help them learn a second language.)
Well, since it is to promote literacy and a second language, I suppose I can understand that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 08, 2017, 03:23:06 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:44:14 AM
We're watching "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

Movie: "You can't Obliviate an entire city."

My husband: "Yes you can. Just make them watch Fox News for an hour."

:rofl:  That comment just became one of the most enjoyable things about that movie.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 08, 2017, 04:59:00 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on July 08, 2017, 03:23:06 AM
Quote from: Velma on July 08, 2017, 01:44:14 AM
We're watching "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

Movie: "You can't Obliviate an entire city."

My husband: "Yes you can. Just make them watch Fox News for an hour."

:rofl:  That comment just became one of the most enjoyable things about that movie.
He does that sort of thing all the time. I love watching movies with him. His dialogue is often better than the original. His commentary is just hilarious. He should be part of the cast of MST3K.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 12, 2017, 01:02:30 AM
I bought a new cellphone, relatively cheap. My almost useless old one has a 2 hr battery life (remind me never to buy cheap Samsung phones again) so I'll use that as a decoy in case I get robbed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 12, 2017, 01:16:27 AM
Since it's  a Samsung device, you've already been robbed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 12, 2017, 01:48:48 AM
Quote from: No one on July 12, 2017, 01:16:27 AM
Since it's  a Samsung device, you've already been robbed.

Not quite. I didn't pay for the device, just the crappy telephone service that came with it so it's not as bad as that.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2017, 08:28:27 AM
Quote from: No one on July 12, 2017, 01:16:27 AM
Since it's  a Samsung device, you've already been robbed.

Well, so far my Samsung mobile and tablet have done all I have asked of them.  Maybe my standards are low? But I would never pay the price of, say, an iPhone regardless if its quality - you pay for the name and image. I need neither in my lifestyle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:06:47 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2017, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.

I had a Tab 3 and found it OK but a little long in the tooth now, had to change the battery after 2 years. Running a Note 10 and quite happy with it. More issues with Android than with the hardware.

Do not buy  a Tab E! You can't change the battery in those.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 12, 2017, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.

I had a Tab 3 and found it OK but a little long in the tooth now, had to change the battery after 2 years. Running a Note 10 and quite happy with it. More issues with Android than with the hardware.

Do not buy  a Tab E! You can't change the battery in those.

I meant the new one, the Tab S3. It has had some good reviews. I will check the battery situation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 12, 2017, 05:10:25 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 12, 2017, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.

I had a Tab 3 and found it OK but a little long in the tooth now, had to change the battery after 2 years. Running a Note 10 and quite happy with it. More issues with Android than with the hardware.

Do not buy  a Tab E! You can't change the battery in those.

I meant the new one, the Tab S3. It has had some good reviews. I will check the battery situation.

Coo, expensive toy, that! Seems it is tops on video but . . .

Cannot find anything about replacement batteries but may just be too early. I am hoping tablets do not become "chuck away" when their unreplaceable batteries hit the end of their re-charge life.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 13, 2017, 11:50:55 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 12, 2017, 05:10:25 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 12, 2017, 09:11:23 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 12, 2017, 09:03:32 AM
I need an Android device to run the Cambridge Audio Connect app for my music database and am thinking of getting the Samsung Tab 3. Can anyone suggest a better option? I would love to run the app on my Windows 7 PC, but it only runs on Android.

I had a Tab 3 and found it OK but a little long in the tooth now, had to change the battery after 2 years. Running a Note 10 and quite happy with it. More issues with Android than with the hardware.

Do not buy  a Tab E! You can't change the battery in those.

I meant the new one, the Tab S3. It has had some good reviews. I will check the battery situation.

Coo, expensive toy, that! Seems it is tops on video but . . .

Cannot find anything about replacement batteries but may just be too early. I am hoping tablets do not become "chuck away" when their unreplaceable batteries hit the end of their re-charge life.

Practically everything has in-built obsolescence...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 14, 2017, 07:30:22 AM
Saw this beautiful girl at the store. She wore a baggy worn out shirt and I was instantly in love the more I saw her. I've only seen one other person do that and she was hot too. I never talked to the girl at the store though since she was with someone but gosh she was beautiful.

Maybe it's just me taking care of myself more but I see many beautiful women now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 14, 2017, 02:04:36 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 14, 2017, 07:30:22 AM
Saw this beautiful girl at the store. She wore a baggy worn out shirt and I was instantly in love the more I saw her. I've only seen one other person do that and she was hot too. I never talked to the girl at the store though since she was with someone but gosh she was beautiful.

Maybe it's just me taking care of myself more but I see many beautiful women now.

You're lucky, whenever I say I see many beautiful women I get either smacked or pinched really hard on the arm...sometimes both. :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 14, 2017, 04:00:05 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Mazel tov!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 14, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well done, Claire!   :dance:

Er, do you get paid for this as well? Or is that too much to ask for?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 14, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well done, Claire!   :dance:

Er, do you get paid for this as well? Or is that too much to ask for?

No money, just the books to keep.  I guess I can always sell the books if I don't want to keep them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Firebird on July 14, 2017, 09:52:27 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 14, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well done, Claire!   :dance:

Er, do you get paid for this as well? Or is that too much to ask for?

No money, just the books to keep.  I guess I can always sell the books if I don't want to keep them.

Congrats
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 15, 2017, 12:56:52 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)
Congratulations, Claire!  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 15, 2017, 01:22:26 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

That's awesome Claire,  congratulations  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 15, 2017, 01:25:18 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 14, 2017, 04:37:06 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well done, Claire!   :dance:

Er, do you get paid for this as well? Or is that too much to ask for?

No money, just the books to keep.  I guess I can always sell the books if I don't want to keep them.

Well done. Maybe you can digitize the books and then sell them?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 15, 2017, 02:19:03 AM
I'm driving in my car this afternoon and the song, "Road To Nowhere" by the Talking Heads came on the radio...I love both the song and the group dearly. I'm singing along, sorta bopping side to side, front to rear in my seat while the song plays when I have to come to a stop at a red light. Glancing up in my rear-view mirror I notice the guy in the car behind me is singing along to the same song. I can tell because he's keeping the same beat as me, and though I'm not an expert in reading lips, I can make out easily the words he's singing to especially the chorus part when David Byrne is singing... "There's a city in my mind, come along take that ride and it's alright, baby it's alright"!

He was a younger guy too, which I thought was cool, as it's good to see the younger folks getting into some of the truly classic oldies...anyway this cheered me up immeasurably, made me feel connected to the world, you know it was just so groovy, can you digit man?! :P

I lucked out and saw the Talking Heads back in the summer of 83, just outside Detroit at an outdoor venue...we had what are referred to as lawn seats on the grass, and back then it was fairly easy to sneak in liquor and what have you,...turned out to be quite a memorable show and evening.

Let's hear it one more time shall we, I mean it Friday Night, so turn it waaaaaay up! 8) (Plus this has to be one of the coolest videos to come out in the 80's)




Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 15, 2017, 02:58:40 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on July 15, 2017, 02:19:03 AM
...anyway this cheered me up immeasurably, made me feel connected to the world, you know it was just so groovy, can you digit man?! :P
Totally, man!
Very Mags!

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 15, 2017, 07:56:45 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)
Excellent!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 17, 2017, 10:54:36 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well my first set of books arrived this morning.  I have a book on String Theory and one about the computing behind launching rockets.  This may involve more thinking than I was prepared for!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2017, 12:01:48 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 17, 2017, 10:54:36 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well my first set of books arrived this morning.  I have a book on String Theory and one about the computing behind launching rockets.  This may involve more thinking than I was prepared for!

Oh, dear, quantum stuff and rocket science.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 17, 2017, 05:45:39 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 17, 2017, 12:01:48 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 17, 2017, 10:54:36 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 14, 2017, 03:52:51 PM
I got accepted to become an official book reviewer for the Science Education Association which means I'll get sent free science books :)

Well my first set of books arrived this morning.  I have a book on String Theory and one about the computing behind launching rockets.  This may involve more thinking than I was prepared for!

Oh, dear, quantum stuff and rocket science.

Hopefully there are lots of pictures!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 21, 2017, 09:07:42 PM
Whereas the following isn't really making me feel "Cheerful" the attention to editorial correction on the part of this newspaper is reassuring as hell!

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F51NQL9c.jpg&hash=f57931c8bec9a584facf5777a94e38b8918228fc)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 21, 2017, 09:18:33 PM
^

There is a good sense of humour behind that - or, if not, a weird sense of values!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 24, 2017, 05:59:02 PM
I've probably mentioned this before, but one of my co-workers is a damn good baker. Her Apple Pies are scrumptious, and I bug her to bring them in, especially here in the fall when apples are plentiful...I've even brought in fresher picked apples from the orchard and deposited them on her desk..

Next to her Apple Pie she makes a really good Key Lime Pie, and last week she brought one into the office for another co-worker who just announced her retirement...anyway I lucked out today as there was only one piece left and the other two people in the office didn't want it...so I'm sitting at my desk eating the last piece of cold, key lime pie right out of the pie plate...if that doesn't make a person cheerful I don't know what the fuck will.

Yummy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 24, 2017, 06:09:19 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.bit-tech.net%2Fcontent_images%2F2013%2F03%2Fraspberry-pi-case-competition-update%2Fpi1l.jpg&hash=bbe6fb5888fb81511d3f15906b18ff01eb6775d7)

Can she make Raspberry Pi? :DDD
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on July 25, 2017, 04:07:23 AM
She's an engineer, so maybe, but I don't think I would care for this type :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2017, 07:51:18 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on July 25, 2017, 04:07:23 AM
She's an engineer, so maybe, but I don't think I would care for this type :P

Need a good set of teeth . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 01:32:45 PM
I did some squats yesterday after looking up proper form. Now I feel great!! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2017, 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: Arturo on July 25, 2017, 01:32:45 PM
I did some squats yesterday after looking up proper form. Now I feel great!! :heyhey:

If I had done some full squats yesterday I would probably still be lying on my back on the floor gadping for breath!

My gym is my kitchen, whilst waiting for the kettle to boil I do ten each of: standing-sits or air-squats (bend knees until thighs almost level then stand slowly up - gently gripping counter edge just for balance), toe-stands - just what it sounds like, side-stretch - lean sideways, both feet flat on floor, and touch as far down leg as possible, toe-touches, tummy stretch - feet flat on floor, lean slowly back from waist, use abominsls to regain upright stance (counter just behind me).

Then I make the drink and spend half-hour on the sofa recovering! But it does mean that I can bend easily from the waist to pick things off the floor and do other things many of my contemporaries - even those without the cardiac probs - can't. Objective is more flexibility than outright fitness or strength, but every little helps!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on July 26, 2017, 12:28:55 AM
That's a great idea Gloucester!! You ever think about these?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.triotherapy.com%2Fyahoo_site_admin%2Fassets%2Fimages%2FRising_Stomach_Stretch.124142430_std.jpg&hash=600bd75e78c944282e306294f76ee05fca8f11d0)

You reminded me of them when you told me about the counter and they seem like a safer alternative!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 26, 2017, 05:35:54 AM
Quote from: Arturo on July 26, 2017, 12:28:55 AM
That's a great idea Gloucester!! You ever think about these?

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.triotherapy.com%2Fyahoo_site_admin%2Fassets%2Fimages%2FRising_Stomach_Stretch.124142430_std.jpg&hash=600bd75e78c944282e306294f76ee05fca8f11d0)

You reminded me of them when you told me about the counter and they seem like a safer alternative!

If I could find such a young lady I would certainly indulge in those!

Not getting down to that sort of position is something we oldies  spend a lot of time and ingenuity over! Unless it is on a bed where we can get off and upright more eadily. No, leaning back over the counter is probably safer, it was actually one of the stretching exercises for treating my sciatica.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 28, 2017, 06:51:59 AM
Rain is beating on the roof as I'm getting ready to go to bed. The only thing better would be a tin roof.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 28, 2017, 05:50:59 PM
Well, early days yet, I have discovered that there is a "Men's Shed" group less than a mile from where I live. It msy just be a sicialy group where they help each other at home, but I would be happy with that.

Like the "Workshop" thread just be happy if it is a chat group talking  blokey stuff about woodwork etc.

Despite all that the contact number was a woman! But I know women who can swing a mean hammer and saw a straight line!!

Oh, and the local library is looking for volunteer "Computer Buddies", something I have done before and enjoy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:47:59 AM
I'm volunteering at my local library too for the Summer Reading Challenge in which kids are challenged to read six books over the holiday. They come and talk about their books and receive stickers to put in the Challenge booklet. At the end there are presentation evenings where they receive a medal, certificate and wristband. The kids as always are funny, shy and confident and have a lot more wisdom than many adults I know.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 29, 2017, 02:35:15 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on July 28, 2017, 05:50:59 PM
Well, early days yet, I have discovered that there is a "Men's Shed" group less than a mile from where I live. It msy just be a sicialy group where they help each other at home, but I would be happy with that.

Like the "Workshop" thread just be happy if it is a chat group talking  blokey stuff about woodwork etc.

Despite all that the contact number was a woman! But I know women who can swing a mean hammer and saw a straight line!!

Oh, and the local library is looking for volunteer "Computer Buddies", something I have done before and enjoy.

That sounds pretty cool.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on July 29, 2017, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:47:59 AM
I'm volunteering at my local library too for the Summer Reading Challenge in which kids are challenged to read six books over the holiday. They come and talk about their books and receive stickers to put in the Challenge booklet. At the end there are presentation evenings where they receive a medal, certificate and wristband. The kids as always are funny, shy and confident and have a lot more wisdom than many adults I know.

Is it 'Animal Agents' all over the country or are different libraries doing different themes?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on July 30, 2017, 08:29:01 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 29, 2017, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:47:59 AM
I'm volunteering at my local library too for the Summer Reading Challenge in which kids are challenged to read six books over the holiday. They come and talk about their books and receive stickers to put in the Challenge booklet. At the end there are presentation evenings where they receive a medal, certificate and wristband. The kids as always are funny, shy and confident and have a lot more wisdom than many adults I know.

My daughter is doing this at our local library.  Is it 'Animal Agents' all over the country or are different libraries doing different themes?

It's a national scheme, so yes, all doing 'Animal Agents'. Sadly, IMO, the age range to which it appeals this time is a younger one than in the past. The Roald Dahl theme of last year had a much wider appeal. Some of the older siblings who come with younger siblings are saying it is too babyish for them. I hope your daughter is liking it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on August 01, 2017, 12:53:52 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 30, 2017, 08:29:01 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 29, 2017, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:47:59 AM
I'm volunteering at my local library too for the Summer Reading Challenge in which kids are challenged to read six books over the holiday. They come and talk about their books and receive stickers to put in the Challenge booklet. At the end there are presentation evenings where they receive a medal, certificate and wristband. The kids as always are funny, shy and confident and have a lot more wisdom than many adults I know.

My daughter is doing this at our local library.  Is it 'Animal Agents' all over the country or are different libraries doing different themes?

It's a national scheme, so yes, all doing 'Animal Agents'. Sadly, IMO, the age range to which it appeals this time is a younger one than in the past. The Roald Dahl theme of last year had a much wider appeal. Some of the older siblings who come with younger siblings are saying it is too babyish for them. I hope your daughter is liking it.

Ah, I wasn't sure if was organised nationally or locally.  She's enjoying it but she loves reading anyway so I'm not sure how much extra incentive it provides for her.  I will say she doesn't seem as in to the whole collecting stickers thing as she was last year, I don't know if that's the theme or if she's just that bit older now.  Last year her school made quite a big fuss of them getting certificates in assembly so I think she'll keep doing it for the certificate and medal at the end more than anything else.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 03, 2017, 12:10:51 AM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on August 01, 2017, 12:53:52 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 30, 2017, 08:29:01 PM
Quote from: Claireliontamer on July 29, 2017, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on July 29, 2017, 01:47:59 AM
I'm volunteering at my local library too for the Summer Reading Challenge in which kids are challenged to read six books over the holiday. They come and talk about their books and receive stickers to put in the Challenge booklet. At the end there are presentation evenings where they receive a medal, certificate and wristband. The kids as always are funny, shy and confident and have a lot more wisdom than many adults I know.

My daughter is doing this at our local library.  Is it 'Animal Agents' all over the country or are different libraries doing different themes?

It's a national scheme, so yes, all doing 'Animal Agents'. Sadly, IMO, the age range to which it appeals this time is a younger one than in the past. The Roald Dahl theme of last year had a much wider appeal. Some of the older siblings who come with younger siblings are saying it is too babyish for them. I hope your daughter is liking it.

Ah, I wasn't sure if was organised nationally or locally.  She's enjoying it but she loves reading anyway so I'm not sure how much extra incentive it provides for her.  I will say she doesn't seem as in to the whole collecting stickers thing as she was last year, I don't know if that's the theme or if she's just that bit older now.  Last year her school made quite a big fuss of them getting certificates in assembly so I think she'll keep doing it for the certificate and medal at the end more than anything else.

Nothing wrong with that. 😀 One of the librarians had a chat with me while I was there and said that studies showed that children who completed the scheme were significantly more likely to maintain their reading levels over the summer than those who did not take part. I didn't have a chance to ask her for details and can't find anything online
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 04, 2017, 07:13:47 AM
Had cloudy but dry walk in the woods with my walking group yesterday, yet the shopping centre which starts about 200 m from the edge of the woods had rain coming down in stair-rods and Mr M had to shelter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 04, 2017, 08:53:59 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 04, 2017, 07:13:47 AM
Had cloudy but dry walk in the woods with my walking group yesterday, yet the shopping centre which starts about 200 m from the edge of the woods had rain coming down in stair-rods and Mr M had to shelter.
Had an "argument" with a gf many years ago. I was looking at mosoon type rain out of front window - she was looking at sunshine out of kitchen window.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 04, 2017, 11:13:06 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 04, 2017, 08:53:59 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 04, 2017, 07:13:47 AM
Had cloudy but dry walk in the woods with my walking group yesterday, yet the shopping centre which starts about 200 m from the edge of the woods had rain coming down in stair-rods and Mr M had to shelter.
Had an "argument" with a gf many years ago. I was looking at mosoon type rain out of front window - she was looking at sunshine out of kitchen window.

I have no trouble believing that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 07, 2017, 06:14:42 AM
I waved at the janitor girl at the gym as I was leaving and she waved back! Weeeeeee!!!

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It was much better than our last exchange where I think I made a bad comment. (or maybe she was just tired because it's night when she works) This was at least a positive reciprocation between us.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 07, 2017, 08:10:42 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 07, 2017, 06:14:42 AM
I waved at the janitor girl at the gym as I was leaving and she waved back! Weeeeeee!!!

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It was much better than our last exchange where I think I made a bad comment. (or maybe she was just tired because it's night when she works) This was at least a positive reciprocation between us.

Do, wave and smile next time?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 07, 2017, 11:41:19 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 07, 2017, 08:10:42 AM
Quote from: Arturo on August 07, 2017, 06:14:42 AM
I waved at the janitor girl at the gym as I was leaving and she waved back! Weeeeeee!!!

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It was much better than our last exchange where I think I made a bad comment. (or maybe she was just tired because it's night when she works) This was at least a positive reciprocation between us.

Do, wave and smile next time?

I did it this time to which prompted her to wave back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 08, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Heh! Got another one!

Medical technician made  a comment about "Nice to see older people using technology" as I entered a future appointment into my smartphone.

Looking him in the the eye I asked, "Were you arround in 1980?"

"No, I was minus . . . 9 then."

"Ah, well, that was the year I bought my first personal computer."

He looked a little impressed, and a little sheepish.

Just checked, the £70 I paid for it then would now be worth about £210. But then it was a big decision to spend that much in one lump; now, even on a pension, I spend £200+ on a tablet with hardly a blink! But now I have no rent nor mortgage to pay, no ten mile daily drive to and from work, . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 08, 2017, 08:24:10 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Heh! Got another one!

Medical technician made  a comment about "Nice to see older people using technology" as I entered a future appointment into my smartphone.

Looking him in the the eye I asked, "Were you arround in 1980?"

"No, I was minus . . . 9 then."

"Ah, well, that was the year I bought my first personal computer."

He looked a little impressed, and a little sheepish.

Just checked, the £70 I paid for it then would now be worth about £210. But then it was a big decision to spend that much in one lump; now, even on a pension, I spend £200+ on a tablet with hardly a blink! But now I have no rent nor mortgage to pay, no ten mile daily drive to and from work, . . .

Good story Glowchester,...it's like pointing out to someone that just because you don't use technology 24/7, you can actually use the toilet without a phone in one hand. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:45:21 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Heh! Got another one!

Medical technician made  a comment about "Nice to see older people using technology" as I entered a future appointment into my smartphone.

Looking him in the the eye I asked, "Were you arround in 1980?"

"No, I was minus . . . 9 then."

"Ah, well, that was the year I bought my first personal computer."

He looked a little impressed, and a little sheepish.

Just checked, the £70 I paid for it then would now be worth about £210. But then it was a big decision to spend that much in one lump; now, even on a pension, I spend £200+ on a tablet with hardly a blink! But now I have no rent nor mortgage to pay, no ten mile daily drive to and from work, . . .

1988 for me. Think it was half a gig, had a dark green screen with bright green text, couldn't show pictures and wasn't WYSIWYG. Oh, just remembered my son had a Commodore 64 and we had to put the code in ourselves before we could play the games. My nephew had a BBC computer and it had an all-text game called The Kingdom of Hammil that was so addictive we were up until 2 and 3 in the morning trying to complete all the tasks. It's the only computer game I've ever played.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 10, 2017, 08:48:56 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:45:21 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Heh! Got another one!

Medical technician made  a comment about "Nice to see older people using technology" as I entered a future appointment into my smartphone.

Looking him in the the eye I asked, "Were you arround in 1980?"

"No, I was minus . . . 9 then."

"Ah, well, that was the year I bought my first personal computer."

He looked a little impressed, and a little sheepish.

Just checked, the £70 I paid for it then would now be worth about £210. But then it was a big decision to spend that much in one lump; now, even on a pension, I spend £200+ on a tablet with hardly a blink! But now I have no rent nor mortgage to pay, no ten mile daily drive to and from work, . . .

1988 for me. Think it was half a gig, had a dark green screen with bright green text, couldn't show pictures and wasn't WYSIWYG. Oh, just remembered my son had a Commodore 64 and we had to put the code in ourselves before we could play the games. My nephew had a BBC computer and it had an all-text game called The Kingdom of Hammil that was so addictive we were up until 2 and 3 in the morning trying to complete all the tasks. It's the only computer game I've ever played.

Only game I have played (apart from "Spider") was "The Hobbit" on a Spectrum 48. I had a "map" of the territory on my bedroom wall and could get most if the way through on sheer memory in the end. But, if you made a fatal mistake you were given a cryptic clue to belp you next time - this would dwell on screen for ten seconds. Then I hit a problem where they forgot to add the nought to the dwell time... I went over and over that point (took me twenty minutes to get there even with every previous move built into "muscle memory" ) but never managed to read the whole clue.

Beaten by a program bug!

Oh,  just remembered, tried "Myst" as well, prefer analytical games to shoot em ups or reaction games.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Claireliontamer on August 10, 2017, 08:52:07 AM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 10, 2017, 08:48:56 AM
Quote from: Essie Mae on August 09, 2017, 10:45:21 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on August 08, 2017, 05:38:54 PM
Heh! Got another one!

Medical technician made  a comment about "Nice to see older people using technology" as I entered a future appointment into my smartphone.

Looking him in the the eye I asked, "Were you arround in 1980?"

"No, I was minus . . . 9 then."

"Ah, well, that was the year I bought my first personal computer."

He looked a little impressed, and a little sheepish.

Just checked, the £70 I paid for it then would now be worth about £210. But then it was a big decision to spend that much in one lump; now, even on a pension, I spend £200+ on a tablet with hardly a blink! But now I have no rent nor mortgage to pay, no ten mile daily drive to and from work, . . .

1988 for me. Think it was half a gig, had a dark green screen with bright green text, couldn't show pictures and wasn't WYSIWYG. Oh, just remembered my son had a Commodore 64 and we had to put the code in ourselves before we could play the games. My nephew had a BBC computer and it had an all-text game called The Kingdom of Hammil that was so addictive we were up until 2 and 3 in the morning trying to complete all the tasks. It's the only computer game I've ever played.

Only game I have played (apart from "Spider") was "The Hobbit" on a Spectrum 48. I had a "map" of the territory on my bedroom wall and could get most if the way through on sheer memory in the end. But, if you made a fatal mistake you were given a cryptic clue to belp you next time - this would dwell on screen for ten seconds. Then I hit a problem where they forgot to add the nought to the dwell time... I went over and over that point (took me twenty minutes to get there even with every previous move built into "muscle memory" ) but never managed to read the whole clue.

Beaten by a program bug!

Oh,  jydt remembered, tried "Myst" as well, prefer analytical games to shoot em ups or reaction games.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 11, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
The first computer game I played was Mario Teaches Typing, when I was around 9 or 10.



Not very fun, but the computer and keyboard were fascinating.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on August 11, 2017, 11:50:49 PM

My first game I ever played. A couple of the songs remind me of my mother. I assume because when I played this, I was probably about 3 and my Mom was already gone from my life. My uncle let me play it on his (or my sister's) sega.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 18, 2017, 03:34:02 PM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 25, 2017, 11:37:31 AM
Ironing a shirt, sudden memory of a female friend saying she liked that shirt. Then it dawned on me that was in 1986, that shirt is 31 years old. She was a close, very close friend... :)

Then I remembered something else. Up in the attic is my "seasonal" clothes store, not enough room down here for all my jackets and suits. Amongst the winter-wear is a mountaineering jacket; orange ripstop nylon shell, double layered, staggered box quilted and stuffed with de-quilled goose down. Bit grubby now, a veteran of blizzards in the Welsh Black Mountains, Arctic blasts in the Cairngorms and three feet of snow in the Peak District and other similar joyful memories... (Yes, I do remember the specification, such things are important in survival gear!)

I bought that jacket soon after I returned from my RAF posting to Bahrein, in 1969. That jacket is 48 years old and still toastie warm!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on August 26, 2017, 02:03:28 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 11, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
The first computer game I played was Mario Teaches Typing, when I was around 9 or 10.



Not very fun, but the computer and keyboard were fascinating.

Oh my god, the "music" in that really hurts my ears. lol.

Anyway, I too remember that game, and I remember how it was ineffective in teaching me typing. In the end, I found the most effective tool in teaching me typing was me getting addicted to the internet and posting on internet forums. :lol:

I mean, people are shocked at how fast I type, and I have only long-time internet/forum addiction to explain that.  :blush:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:12:15 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on August 26, 2017, 02:03:28 AM

Oh my god, the "music" in that really hurts my ears. lol.

It's obnoxious.  :daddance: I should get it as my ringtone! Heh.

QuoteAnyway, I too remember that game, and I remember how it was ineffective in teaching me typing. In the end, I found the most effective tool in teaching me typing was me getting addicted to the internet and posting on internet forums. :lol:

I mean, people are shocked at how fast I type, and I have only long-time internet/forum addiction to explain that.  :blush:

Well...since you're a musician could be that you have really good control of your finer muscle movements, which could explain faster typing as well. Do you play the piano too?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on August 27, 2017, 12:50:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:12:15 AMWell...since you're a musician could be that you have really good control of your finer muscle movements, which could explain faster typing as well. Do you play the piano too?

I don't know, I have never been the most talented musician. Back when I started getting really good at typing I was a trumpet player, thus only really used three/four fingers.

I'm in a piano class, but would not call myself a piano player. I feel like I'll be lucky to make it past this year. I see people who are not able to pass. I'm scared. Really wish I had been able to transfer straight out of community college, where I had already taken the piano classes and could have maybe gotten through some proficiency tests. Maybe not, standards are much higher here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2017, 01:47:38 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on August 27, 2017, 12:50:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 26, 2017, 02:12:15 AMWell...since you're a musician could be that you have really good control of your finer muscle movements, which could explain faster typing as well. Do you play the piano too?

I don't know, I have never been the most talented musician. Back when I started getting really good at typing I was a trumpet player, thus only really used three/four fingers.

I'm in a piano class, but would not call myself a piano player. I feel like I'll be lucky to make it past this year. I see people who are not able to pass. I'm scared. Really wish I had been able to transfer straight out of community college, where I had already taken the piano classes and could have maybe gotten through some proficiency tests. Maybe not, standards are much higher here.

You'll do fine :grin:

Just think of it as musical typing. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2017, 04:04:07 PM
I leant forward, whilst sitting on my couch, to pick up a book from the floor pile.

Suddenly there was this long, loud whistling, hissing noise.

ERK!  :shocked:

The bung had come out of my inflatable ring cushion! 

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 06:40:49 PM
LOL Gloucester. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
I just got off the phone with my advisor, who was discussing my Master's project with me. There's a good chance I'll be working in a hospital memory lab with human subjects!  :jumps: :badger:

I have a lot to catch up on though. :studious: It involves EEG and skin conductance tests, nonsense words, memory interference lists (they give the subjects a list to memorise and later add association words during the test session to see if subjects remember words that were not on the original list), possibly fMRI scans, etc...

I'm psyched! :grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 07:32:15 PM
^^^
:hug:
I'm so happy for you, xSilverPhinx.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:41:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 07:32:15 PM
^^^
:hug:
I'm so happy for you, xSilverPhinx.

:grin: :grin: :grin: Thanks Mags.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on August 31, 2017, 07:47:26 PM
Well done, Fernanda, and congratulations! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 31, 2017, 07:48:50 PM
^
^
^
^
Good news, Silver, some one recognises your true worth!  :heyhey:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 31, 2017, 08:31:56 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 31, 2017, 07:32:15 PM
^^^
:hug:
I'm so happy for you, xSilverPhinx.

Me too xSP, in fact I'm so happy I got your name tattooed on my arm! 8)

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 08:54:57 PM
Thanks guys, I'm really happy about the possibility. :grin: Now I just have to pass the selection process early next year. :grin: I don't feel ready but I believe I can do it.

:lol: Father Bruno.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 31, 2017, 10:39:06 PM
My cousin just finished a master project too. Graduated from junior to master baiter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 31, 2017, 11:49:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
I just got off the phone with my advisor, who was discussing my Master's project with me. There's a good chance I'll be working in a hospital memory lab with human subjects!  :jumps: :badger:



That is fantastic and fascinating.  All fingers crossed for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 12:26:44 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on August 31, 2017, 11:49:25 PM
That is fantastic and fascinating.  All fingers crossed for you.

Thanks Books!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 01:59:03 AM
That's awesome Fernanda! I'm also taking part in a study, but as a subject. Testing to see how brainhq will affect people with psychosis. And I'm getting paid.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 02:39:53 AM
That's great, Arturo! Brainhq as in brain exercises? Sounds very interesting! :smilenod:

I would be very interested to read how it goes :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 03:38:18 AM
Quote from: No one on August 31, 2017, 10:39:06 PM
My cousin just finished a master project too. Graduated from junior to master baiter.
How very excited she must be  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 03:44:26 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
I just got off the phone with my advisor, who was discussing my Master's project with me. There's a good chance I'll be working in a hospital memory lab with human subjects!  :jumps: :badger:

I have a lot to catch up on though. :studious: It involves EEG and skin conductance tests, nonsense words, memory interference lists (they give the subjects a list to memorise and later add association words during the test session to see if subjects remember words that were not on the original list), possibly fMRI scans, etc...

I'm psyched! :grin:
This sounds fascinating!  I would love to be part of a study like this, especially since my mom and her mom have had Alzheimers disease. I'm all about being a test subject  :bigspecs:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 03:50:40 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 03:44:26 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
I just got off the phone with my advisor, who was discussing my Master's project with me. There's a good chance I'll be working in a hospital memory lab with human subjects!  :jumps: :badger:

I have a lot to catch up on though. :studious: It involves EEG and skin conductance tests, nonsense words, memory interference lists (they give the subjects a list to memorise and later add association words during the test session to see if subjects remember words that were not on the original list), possibly fMRI scans, etc...

I'm psyched! :grin:
This sounds fascinating!  I would love to be part of a study like this, especially since my mom and her mom have had Alzheimers disease. I'm all about being a test subject  :bigspecs:

Alzheimer's runs in my family as well, both sides. There's still a lot to be discovered before more effective treatments can target exactly what goes wrong. :notsure: For instance, it's still unclear whether memories are truly lost or simply inaccessible in this terrible condition. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 03:58:46 AM
I sometimes wonder if the memories are just hiding, and somehow inaccessible. Because my mom will have good days and bad days, good hours and bad hours. Always on the same trajectory, but fluctuations within her weeks. I would like to think I'm still somewhere in her deep memories.  :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 04:06:26 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 03:58:46 AM
I sometimes wonder if the memories are just hiding, and somehow inaccessible. Because my mom will have good days and bad days, good hours and bad hours. Always on the same trajectory, but fluctuations within her weeks. I would like to think I'm still somewhere in her deep memories.  :'(

It's more likely that you are in her older memories, as those tend to be more preserved as the structure which forms recent memories is one of the first to malfunction in Alzheimer's. Maybe she remembers you as you were when you were younger.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 11:39:41 AM
Well, no memories of me or my sister at this point. If asked, she says she remembers having daughters,  but I think my mom is a good faker, and she plays along sometimes, which makes it even more difficult to discern what's in there.....shes a tricky one, that mama of mine....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 05:30:03 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 01, 2017, 11:39:41 AM
Well, no memories of me or my sister at this point. If asked, she says she remembers having daughters,  but I think my mom is a good faker, and she plays along sometimes, which makes it even more difficult to discern what's in there.....shes a tricky one, that mama of mine....

That's cute but sad
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 01, 2017, 05:35:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 01, 2017, 02:39:53 AM
That's great, Arturo! Brainhq as in brain exercises? Sounds very interesting! :smilenod:

I would be very interested to read how it goes :grin:

Brainhq is a website they are using to see if they help patients with psychosis. So yes brain exercises but they are more like computer games. Regular people can use the website as well.

They use nonsense syllable in the games or weird sounds. They keep track of your rank and I am currently at the 75th percentile lol. I am improving though, but only against myself. My percentile keeps getting worse lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 03, 2017, 11:51:00 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on August 31, 2017, 11:49:25 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
I just got off the phone with my advisor, who was discussing my Master's project with me. There's a good chance I'll be working in a hospital memory lab with human subjects!  :jumps: :badger:



That is fantastic and fascinating.  All fingers crossed for you.

Yes! Ditto here!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 03, 2017, 11:52:23 AM
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My son's wedding reception. He's wearing traditional Vietnamese apparel.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2017, 12:25:21 PM
Great picture!

Xin chúc mừng đám cưới. Trăm năm hạnh phúc
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 03, 2017, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on September 03, 2017, 12:25:21 PM
Great picture!

Xin chúc mừng đám cưới. Trăm năm hạnh phúc

I cannot fault your Klingon. Well done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2017, 02:17:02 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 03, 2017, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: Gloucester on September 03, 2017, 12:25:21 PM
Great picture!

Xin chúc mừng đám cưới. Trăm năm hạnh phúc

I cannot fault your Klingon. Well done!

No, no, in Klingon it would be (nearest) "majQa' qaSDI', DamuSHa'chugh" and "chaq 100 DIS SuQam"
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 04, 2017, 06:57:12 AM
^^ and ^    8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 04, 2017, 08:47:57 PM
'''Tis the season to be silly ......Following silly season story about a woman denied her place on a plane because her bag was half an inch too big for the cabin and she couldn't afford the charge to put it in the hold until she was paid the next day, I was worried that if I stuffed my case too much, the airline would insist on charging me to put it in the hold. Consequently I boarded my plane to Inverness, (Scotland), this morning with bulging pockets of phone chargers, toothbrush, Kindle, diary and toiurist books etc. I looked like one of those dodgy salesmen you used to see in old films who open their coats to reveal al sorts of contraband for sale. The rule was one cabin bag only, but loads of other people got on with one large and one small cabin bag. It was all worth it though; we had a stunning sunny drive from Inverness along Loch Ness, (no I didn't see it), to the Isle of Skye where we are staying until Friday. Forecast terrible but you don't come here for the sun - that's a bonus if it does shine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 04, 2017, 09:00:47 PM
QuoteIt was all worth it though; we had a stunning sunny drive from Inverness along Loch Ness, (no I didn't see it), to the Isle of Skye where we are staying until Friday. Forecast terrible but you don't come here for the sun - that's a bonus if it does shine.

Lovely drive, Essie, envious I am! Seen and loved it in all weathers.

Last time on it I got stuck behind a little old lady who went like a dingbat on any half straight bit and then slowed to about 10mph on most of the bends! We stopped for a rest asap and let her get miles ahead.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 05, 2017, 10:35:58 PM
Another glorious day on the Isle of Skye. A few minor showers between lots of sunny, if windy spells spent looking for the dinosaur footprints at Staffin. Unfortunately they were covered in a wide area of hard, damp sand and no-one of the many people who had gone to look for them at low tide could find them. I'm not surprised that 'Lonely Planet' readers voted Scotland the most beautiful place on earth, it really is staggeringly, dramatically endlessly lovely with a new and beautiful view round every corner.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2017, 11:54:44 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 05, 2017, 10:35:58 PM
Another glorious day on the Isle of Skye. A few minor showers between lots of sunny, if windy spells spent looking for the dinosaur footprints at Staffin. Unfortunately they were covered in a wide area of hard, damp sand and no-one of the many people who had gone to look for them at low tide could find them. I'm not surprised that 'Lonely Planet' readers voted Scotland the most beautiful place on earth, it really is staggeringly, dramatically endlessly lovely with a new and beautiful view round every corner.

I would love to visit the Scottish highlands, the scenery looks stunning.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2017, 12:10:08 AM
So today I went to visit the hospital facilities in which I will hopefully carry out my master's project with human subjects. For a public university hospital it doesn't look precarious. Brand new building, not a smudge on the walls to be found.

It could go two ways: I could work with adolescents (aged 18-20) or women in the perimenopausal phase (about 45-55 years old), the latter being a subpopulation who frequently report a decline in memory functions. These cohorts will be ready to be tested early next year. If I could choose, I'd go for the adolescent cohort because I have some more knowledge on that age group than on older women. Either way, I'm very happy and especially grateful for the opportunity. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 06, 2017, 12:33:50 AM
I am proud of you Silver. You go girl!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2017, 12:35:40 AM
Thank you Icarus! :grin: I'm feeling very happy. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2017, 03:18:44 AM
What Icarus said.  :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:51:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2017, 12:10:08 AM
So today I went to visit the hospital facilities in which I will hopefully carry out my master's project with human subjects. For a public university hospital it doesn't look precarious. Brand new building, not a smudge on the walls to be found.

It could go two ways: I could work with adolescents (aged 18-20) or women in the perimenopausal phase (about 45-55 years old), the latter being a subpopulation who frequently report a decline in memory functions. These cohorts will be ready to be tested early next year. If I could choose, I'd go for the adolescent cohort because I have some more knowledge on that age group than on older women. Either way, I'm very happy and especially grateful for the opportunity. :grin:

Congratulations. The masters is a useful practice run for a PhD. Please give us frequent updates, because it sounds very interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on September 06, 2017, 09:36:43 AM
Excellent news, Fernanda!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 06, 2017, 12:59:28 PM
Yes, xSP, I'm very excited for you! What a fun, fascinating field!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 06, 2017, 03:11:26 PM
Good for you Fernanda!

I'm very happy for you as this sounds like a wonderful opportunity, plus it's a new facility, totally fucking awesome! 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2017, 03:57:46 PM
Well, the physio said that I had been doing all the right things regarding recovering from my bursitis/tendinitis ridden foot.

Only drawback is that, at my age,  6 weeks is average for recovery and I need to take walking carefully in future. Just when I was regularly breaking the 200 metre point without getting out of breath or feeling like my legs are going to fall off.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on September 06, 2017, 04:54:17 PM
^^^Maybe all that walking is good for your foot? After all, Dr. said you're doing all the right things!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2017, 05:20:49 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 06, 2017, 04:54:17 PM
^^^Maybe all that walking is good for your foot? After all, Dr. said you're doing all the right things!  :D

Nope, walking too much was mentioned as being a possible cause, though I think not in this instance - long story! More likely a drawer handle was implicit in the case  :grin:
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I suffer bursitis in my hips, once it becomes established the only non-surgical "cure" is to not do that which aggravates it - like walking. That bursitis was due to my walking 4.5 miles along the canal to town, then around town, (and sometimes back), at least once a week, for six years, in all weathers except torrential rain, as part of my recovery from my heart attack in 1998.

Currently it feels like I have a burst blister where the top of a shoe back might rub in the heel, but the tendons suffered a bit as well due to my limp mode. Still, 'tis on the mend!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2017, 02:20:42 AM
That's great Dave!  :heyhey:

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:51:13 AM
Congratulations. The masters is a useful practice run for a PhD. Please give us frequent updates, because it sounds very interesting.

I agree. I could opt out of a masters and go directly for a PhD but I think that wouldn't be the best course of action, especially because I have so much to learn.

Oh, I will. :grin: 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2017, 02:44:08 AM
Tomorrow's a holiday!  :jumps:

(Independence day)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 07, 2017, 05:39:48 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2017, 02:20:42 AM
That's great Dave!  :heyhey:

Quote from: hermes2015 on September 06, 2017, 06:51:13 AM
Congratulations. The masters is a useful practice run for a PhD. Please give us frequent updates, because it sounds very interesting.

I agree. I could opt out of a masters and go directly for a PhD but I think that wouldn't be the best course of action, especially because I have so much to learn.

Oh, I will. :grin:

No, please don't do that. The temptation is always to save time, but I have seen a few people do that in chemistry and end up struggling a lot. Perhaps it will be different in your field. It is quite a weird feeling at the beginning when people address you as Dr, but it is a useful key that opens doors.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2017, 07:03:43 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 07, 2017, 05:39:48 AM
No, please don't do that. The temptation is always to save time, but I have seen a few people do that in chemistry and end up struggling a lot. Perhaps it will be different in your field. It is quite a weird feeling at the beginning when people address you as Dr, but it is a useful key that opens doors.

Yeah, practically everyone I talk to tells me not to. I know a couple of people who did not pass the selection process for the master's programme and were able to get into a doctorate programme instead and are struggling. One of the two might not even be able to finish in 4 years. Since I have no experience working with humans I think going for a masters first is the best course of action. :smilenod:

The temptation to save time is strong though, and especially to get out of school and start working in the field. The good thing about basic science with humans is that it has more funding than animal models. The hospital I mentioned earlier is also undergoing expansion, which might mean job opportunities in the future, but for that anything less than a doctorate would be unviable. I don't know if I'd go for a postdoc position somewhere (basically anywhere) though.

Besides the fascination with humans the funding aspect is what draws me. It's always sad to see people who have invested so much of their time and effort to get a PhD and end up working in restaurants and pubs to make ends meet.       
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2017, 07:15:56 AM
Never been anywhere near you position, Silver, but my instinct would be the slower path you are contemplating. With the new "knowledge-load" in addition to the work-load involved rushing it seems less than sensible.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 07, 2017, 07:26:38 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2017, 07:15:56 AM
Never been anywhere near you position, Silver, but my instinct would be the slower path you are contemplating. With the new "knowledge-load" in addition to the work-load involved rushing it seems less than sensible.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 07, 2017, 06:18:59 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 06, 2017, 05:20:49 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on September 06, 2017, 04:54:17 PM
^^^Maybe all that walking is good for your foot? After all, Dr. said you're doing all the right things!  :D

Nope, walking too much was mentioned as being a possible cause, though I think not in this instance - long story! More likely a drawer handle was implicit in the case  :grin:
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I suffer bursitis in my hips, once it becomes established the only non-surgical "cure" is to not do that which aggravates it - like walking. That bursitis was due to my walking 4.5 miles along the canal to town, then around town, (and sometimes back), at least once a week, for six years, in all weathers except torrential rain, as part of my recovery from my heart attack in 1998.

Currently it feels like I have a burst blister where the top of a shoe back might rub in the heel, but the tendons suffered a bit as well due to my limp mode. Still, 'tis on the mend!  :grin:

Have you considered using an elliptical machine Dave? About 8-9y ears ago I tore my MCL playing soccer. At the time I was  a voracious runner, but my doctor wouldn't let me run as part of my recovery process, in fact due to other ankle injuries and some ankle, lower leg and knee wounds I have the doctor (Sports Doc) told me to stop running altogether. I started walking a ton, which at the time was instrumental for me recovering from my torn MCL, but he had me start using an elliptical machine because the muscles in my knee was getting weak.

Anyway its a great non-impact way of getting exercise. Possibly you could combine that with walking?

I also bike regularly all year, and play racquetball about once a week (Plus yoga), but my main source of cardio is through the elliptical, I usually do about 45 minutes 3 x per week just on that machine.





Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2017, 08:45:53 PM
Very long rant erased, see above.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 07, 2017, 09:11:25 PM
Brilliant xSPx. The world is a better place because it has you in it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2017, 09:18:31 PM
Short version of my tl:dr last post:

I have no room for an exercise machine in my single small room.

I HATE EXERCISE AND ALWAYS HAVE!

Exercise causes angina and anti-angina medicine causes angina.

Sorry for derailing whole purpose of this thread.

Having a bad year.

Going to bed,
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 08, 2017, 04:56:23 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2017, 09:18:31 PM
Short version of my tl:dr last post:

I have no room for an exercise machine in my single small room.

I HATE EXERCISE AND ALWAYS HAVE!

Exercise causes angina and anti-angina medicine causes angina.

Sorry for derailing whole purpose of this thread.

Having a bad year.

Going to bed,

Dave, so much of what you say resonates with me. We just have to keep on fighting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 08, 2017, 11:44:27 AM
Our local main bus company, suitably named "Stagecoach",  has given up the bus route that shuttles between our two main hospitals.

Hip, hip hoo-bloody-rah!

Another company, Pullman, a far better nane, has taken it over. Though with less frequent runs, every 30 minutes rather than 20. But they have extended the route into the Gloucester bus station, something I tried, unsuccessfully, to petition for some years ago. Previously the only bus to the local hospital from the station went every hour from 9.15am to 4pm. If you had an early or late appointment (not unusual for CAT or MRI scans or operations), had no car and could not walk the quarter mile (has been a problem for me at times, would be currently) the only recourse was a taxi. Ditto all visiting hours. The car parks are always stuffed from about 7.30am until 9pm.

The new service runs from 6.30am to 7pm, a big improvement and I hope it proves profitable and a success. It also provides every seat with USB charging and free WIFI.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 08, 2017, 04:38:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2017, 09:18:31 PM
Short version of my tl:dr last post:

I have no room for an exercise machine in my single small room.

I HATE EXERCISE AND ALWAYS HAVE!

Exercise causes angina and anti-angina medicine causes angina.

Sorry for derailing whole purpose of this thread.

Having a bad year.

Going to bed,

Sorry Dave if it was me who upset you, hope you feel better. :'(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 08, 2017, 05:23:11 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on September 08, 2017, 04:38:53 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 07, 2017, 09:18:31 PM
Short version of my tl:dr last post:

I have no room for an exercise machine in my single small room.

I HATE EXERCISE AND ALWAYS HAVE!

Exercise causes angina and anti-angina medicine causes angina.

Sorry for derailing whole purpose of this thread.

Having a bad year.

Going to bed,

Sorry Dave if it was me who upset you, hope you feel better. :'(

No, mate, not your fault, I have another problem that has me in a flat spin, where all three "solutions" have roughly equivalent "penalties" associated with them.

But, though "cardiac" exercise is good for me there is limit as to what and how much I can do - as one doictor said, "Stop when it hurts".  Would you race a car, with which you had strong sentimental bonds, that only had three cylinders working, up a hill?

And I have never liked formal exercise or sports since I was a little kid. Though, strangely, I loved "movement to music", sort of "free dance", in my first school. Walking is something you do to get to a specific place to acheive a specific task. Running (if you are able) is something you do to catch an important bus or to avoid a danger. Lifting weights is something you do in the pub, only one glass at a time.

I climbed and caved when young, but selected sites with minimum walking if I had the choice. But I loved the "mechanics" of those activities, balance, opposing holding forces, thrust vectors; all the techniques plus the kit needed and how to use it etc, etc.

I do "flexibility", balance and muscle exercises in the kitchen whilst waiting for the kettle to boil, that is why I can still almost touch my toes without bending my legs, stand from a squat or a low chair without a push up etc. So, despite appearances to the contrary, I am not a total couch slouch. Losing 24 pounds weight has helped a bit, I am now just into the weight band for my height and age, with a BMI of about 24.5*. And  about 4 inches smaller in trouser waist sizes.

* Or a BMI of 23.5 if you allow for the height loss due to my bandy legs! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 09, 2017, 01:37:52 PM
My "Manly Man™" stocks must be on the  rise today.  8)
I just started brewing my own beer!  :drink:

Will know in a cople of weeks how much I've screwed it up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 09, 2017, 02:06:16 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 09, 2017, 01:37:52 PM
My "Manly Man™" stocks must be on the  rise today.  8)
I just started brewing my own beer!  :drink:

Will know in a cople of weeks how much I've screwed it up.

Hic!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 09, 2017, 02:54:46 PM
That sounds interesting G85. Will we be seeing a new Guardian brand soon?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 10, 2017, 03:44:04 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 09, 2017, 01:37:52 PM
My "Manly Man™" stocks must be on the  rise today.  8)
I just started brewing my own beer!  :drink:

Will know in a cople of weeks how much I've screwed it up.

How does one go about betaing a beer?  Are there professional tasters you can hire, or do you just corral a bunch of experienced friends into being guinea pigs?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 10, 2017, 01:20:48 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 10, 2017, 03:44:04 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 09, 2017, 01:37:52 PM
My "Manly Man™" stocks must be on the  rise today.  8)
I just started brewing my own beer!  :drink:

Will know in a cople of weeks how much I've screwed it up.

How does one go about betaing a beer?  Are there professional tasters you can hire, or do you just corral a bunch of experienced friends into being guinea pigs?
At a higher level of craftsmanship you could take it to specialists or competitions to get their opinions.
But at the "plastic vat in the basement" level you let people have a glass, and if they ask for another it is good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 10, 2017, 03:30:41 PM
If it's not already taken I think Varangian Guard would be a good name for your beer. Maybe the label has a fellow in a pointy helmet with a Dan axe standing at attention.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 10, 2017, 06:25:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2017, 03:30:41 PM
If it's not already taken I think Varangian Guard would be a good name for your beer. Maybe the label has a fellow in a pointy helmet with a Dan axe standing at attention.
Not a bad idea. But as this is myself and my brother's first attempt at brewing I have some fear that it might be named "The Bloody Aweful".
We shall see in a couple of weeks.

If it turns out ok we might try for a Yule brew.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 10, 2017, 06:44:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 10, 2017, 06:25:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 10, 2017, 03:30:41 PM
If it's not already taken I think Varangian Guard would be a good name for your beer. Maybe the label has a fellow in a pointy helmet with a Dan axe standing at attention.
Not a bad idea. But as this is myself and my brother's first attempt at brewing I have some fear that it might be named "The Bloody Aweful".
We shall see in a couple of weeks.

If it turns out ok we might try for a Yule brew.

"Bloody Aweful"   :lol:

I love it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on September 10, 2017, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: G85But at the "plastic vat in the basement" level you let people have a glass, and if they ask for another it is good.

If they make it home on their feet, it's a bloody miracle.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on September 12, 2017, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2017, 11:54:44 PM
Quote from: Essie Mae on September 05, 2017, 10:35:58 PM
Another glorious day on the Isle of Skye. A few minor showers between lots of sunny, if windy spells spent looking for the dinosaur footprints at Staffin. Unfortunately they were covered in a wide area of hard, damp sand and no-one of the many people who had gone to look for them at low tide could find them. I'm not surprised that 'Lonely Planet' readers voted Scotland the most beautiful place on earth, it really is staggeringly, dramatically endlessly lovely with a new and beautiful view round every corner.

I would love to visit the Scottish highlands, the scenery looks stunning.  8)

It is. We're so privileged.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 14, 2017, 08:27:04 AM
Hoping that I am not vounting my steps before I have walked them . . . On the evidence of one trip to the loo at 5am my foot is much better, hardly any pain or limping.

I had an appointment yesterday that meant walking. I was worried tgat it would make my foot worse, but the pain did not get over a tolerable level. I was advised to rest the foot but had noticed that the longer the rest the more painful the first steps after were. I did wonder if the muscles and tendons were shrinking and getting stiff. Think I was right, the extra exercise has loosened things up.

Also, despite being advised to use ice-packs, I noticed that a hot soak made it less painful. There is a little swelling but that is not itself painful.

Hoping to be skipping and dancing soon (that'll be a first then!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 17, 2017, 07:36:11 AM
Conversation my husband and I had on the way home last evening:

Him: What this town needs is a good all-night bookstore.

Me: That sounds like an excellent idea. However, you do know you'd never see me again.

Him: I'd send food and clothes.

Me: Thank you, dear.

Then I couldn't stay serious and broke out giggling. Of course, this is the same man I've had serious conversations with about what effects of the Revelio spell from Harry Potter would have on someone who is not magically disguising their appearance, what would have happened in Little Women had Beth not died, and the problems of keeping Ringworld stable. Yeah, we're weird - and very nerdy. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 17, 2017, 07:40:18 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 17, 2017, 07:36:11 AM
Conversation my husband and I had on the way home last evening:

Him: What this town needs is a good all-night bookstore.

Me: That sounds like an excellent idea. However, you do know you'd never see me again.

Him: I'd send food and clothes.

Me: Thank you, dear.

Then I couldn't stay serious and broke out giggling. Of course, this is the same man I've had serious conversations with about what effects of the Revelio spell from Harry Potter would have on someone who is not magically disguising their appearance, what would have happened in Little Women had Beth not died, and the problems of keeping Ringworld stable. Yeah, we're weird - and very nerdy. :D

:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 17, 2017, 10:48:49 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 17, 2017, 07:36:11 AM
Conversation my husband and I had on the way home last evening:

Him: What this town needs is a good all-night bookstore.

Me: That sounds like an excellent idea. However, you do know you'd never see me again.

Him: I'd send food and clothes.

Me: Thank you, dear.

Then I couldn't stay serious and broke out giggling. Of course, this is the same man I've had serious conversations with about what effects of the Revelio spell from Harry Potter would have on someone who is not magically disguising their appearance, what would have happened in Little Women had Beth not died, and the problems of keeping Ringworld stable. Yeah, we're weird - and very nerdy. :D

A match made in heaven. I envy you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 17, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
QuoteA match made in heaven. I envy you.

"Heaven"? Shere's that then, Hermes?

:grin:

(Yeah, I envy you as well, Velma. Well, what you and your husbsnd have.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 17, 2017, 11:41:03 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 17, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
QuoteA match made in heaven. I envy you.

"Heaven"? Shere's that then, Hermes?

:grin:

(Yeah, I envy you as well, Velma. Well, what you and your husbsnd have.)

You are so cynical. I was speaking metaphorically. At least I didn't mention 72 virgins.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 17, 2017, 06:11:51 PM
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And now we wait...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 17, 2017, 07:15:41 PM
Are the headphones essential to beer bottling?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 17, 2017, 09:44:57 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 17, 2017, 07:15:41 PM
Are the headphones essential to beer bottling?
Some parts of the process do benefit from a solid injection of Metal.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 18, 2017, 06:02:21 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 17, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
QuoteA match made in heaven. I envy you.

"Heaven"? Shere's that then, Hermes?

:grin:

(Yeah, I envy you as well, Velma. Well, what you and your husbsnd have.)
I wasn't trying to provoke envy. My relationship with my husband is a bit outside the norm, so it seems. I count myself a fortunate woman.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2017, 08:08:40 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 18, 2017, 06:02:21 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 17, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
QuoteA match made in heaven. I envy you.

"Heaven"? Shere's that then, Hermes?

:grin:

(Yeah, I envy you as well, Velma. Well, what you and your husbsnd have.)
I wasn't trying to provoke envy. My relationship with my husband is a bit outside the norm, so it seems. I count myself a fortunate woman.
No "provocation" in the pejorative sense felt. It is heartening to hear of relationships such as the two of you have, Velma.  There has not been a really succesful marriage in my family, probably why I never really tried for it myself - no good "model". Before her husband died my friend Jane had a marriage where they started as childhood friends and remainded true friends throughout. Very important and, in my mind, too often separated from marriage.

As one gets older one,,perhaps, misses such things more nostalgically.

Allow us our small, containable, envy. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 18, 2017, 09:33:27 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 02:56:16 PM
I lost a pair of ball joints for the car sometime during the week. I got the press adapters on on Thursday, had everything set up to do the job yesterday and couldn't find the dang parts! I tore the house up, the shed, completely cleaned out the car and they were nowhere to be found. So I resolved to go out this morning and buy two more of a lesser brand for more money to finish the job. :(

When I woke up this morning and stretched my hand hit something on the back of the couch and surprise! Two brand new ball joints tumbled down to land on my chest. It might be a good day. Might...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 18, 2017, 03:10:35 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 17, 2017, 06:11:51 PM
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21557994_1634336006585293_9110778070144039353_n.jpg?oh=a12a0af3a041d053535d2feb3c5c5058&oe=5A51CDC2)
And now we wait...

Wait a minute, how do we know Guardian isn't just removing the caps and drinking the beer?  ;D


Quote from: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 02:56:16 PM
I lost a pair of ball joints for the car sometime during the week. I got the press adapters on on Thursday, had everything set up to do the job yesterday and couldn't find the dang parts! I tore the house up, the shed, completely cleaned out the car and they were nowhere to be found. So I resolved to go out this morning and buy two more of a lesser brand for more money to finish the job. :(

When I woke up this morning and stretched my hand hit something on the back of the couch and surprise! Two brand new ball joints tumbled down to land on my chest. It might be a good day. Might...

If there are ball joints in the couch I'm curious to know what car parts one might find in JJ's bed? ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 03:17:10 PM
JJ don't use no bed... hurts his back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2017, 04:10:16 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Yay!  :party:

Super luck Silver!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 18, 2017, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Excellent. Show them what you're made of.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 05:22:45 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 18, 2017, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Excellent. Show them what you're made of.

:notsure: Mostly water?  :scratch:

;) :P

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2017, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 18, 2017, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Excellent. Show them what you're made of.

Just don't frighten the horses!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2017, 06:59:48 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D
Woot!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 08:06:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 03:17:10 PM
JJ don't use no bed... hurts his back.

What do you sleep on then?  :query:

(Don't tell me you sleep on the floor!  :o)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 08:07:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 18, 2017, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 18, 2017, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Excellent. Show them what you're made of.

Just don't frighten the horses!

I think that may be difficult to do.  :shifty:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2017, 08:20:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 08:07:56 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 18, 2017, 05:42:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 18, 2017, 04:15:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Paperwork signed and delivered, I'm starting my new internship on Friday! ;D

Excellent. Show them what you're made of.

Just don't frighten the horses!

I think that may be difficult to do.  :shifty:

Do you have that expression in Brazil? Often used when humans are, er, indulging in, um, certain kinds of, er, activities or, um, displays. Perhaps "showing what you are made of" might count!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 09:06:32 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 18, 2017, 08:20:43 PM
Do you have that expression in Brazil? Often used when humans are, er, indulging in, um, certain kinds of, er, activities or, um, displays.

:notsure: I think the closest equivalent that could partially match the same context would probably be "perder a linha" (translates to lose the line/direction). Disinhibition and/or losing control over oneself.     

QuotePerhaps "showing what you are made of" might count!

Oh definitely. :shifty: Mas vou andar na linha (But I'll walk on the line: act correctly and proper). :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2017, 09:09:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 09:06:32 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 18, 2017, 08:20:43 PM
Do you have that expression in Brazil? Often used when humans are, er, indulging in, um, certain kinds of, er, activities or, um, displays.

:notsure: I think the closest equivalent that could partially match the same context would probably be "perder a linha" (translates to lose the line/direction). Disinhibition and/or losing control over oneself.     

QuotePerhaps "showing what you are made of" might count!

Oh definitely. :shifty: Mas vou andar na linha (But I'll walk on the line: act correctly and proper). :smilenod:
Damn! That's boring . . . But perhaps necessary until you get to know them better :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 09:17:38 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 18, 2017, 09:09:41 PM
Damn! That's boring . . . But perhaps necessary until you get to know them better :D

:lol: It's 'cause I hear stories, you know?

But yeah. I like to joke around, but I don't know how well that would be tolerated there so my brain must spend a lot of energy inhibiting natural tendencies! 

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2017, 12:11:42 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 18, 2017, 08:06:47 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 03:17:10 PM
JJ don't use no bed... hurts his back.

What do you sleep on then?  :query:

(Don't tell me you sleep on the floor!  :o)

I sleep on the couch, of course. I prefer a love seat but the couch works just fine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 19, 2017, 09:20:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 18, 2017, 03:17:10 PM
JJ don't use no bed... hurts his back.

Well, maybe we've discovered why... Could it be that nestled in with your Buzz Lightyear sheets is a knurled piston, maybe a cone differential, or perhaps a jake brake?  8)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 19, 2017, 10:06:25 PM
Never seen a knurled piston before... and the sheets aren't Buzz Lightyear. I sleep on smiling alien bugs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 19, 2017, 10:50:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 19, 2017, 10:06:25 PM
Never seen a knurled piston before... and the sheets aren't Buzz Lightyear. I sleep on smiling alien bugs.

To be honest I don't know what a knurled piston is, seem to recall coming across that in a Steinbeck book, I think it was either Cannery Row or Sweet Thursday.  :P

I have a good memory for the mundane. ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 03:12:51 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on September 19, 2017, 10:50:25 PM
I have a good memory for the mundane. ::)

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 01:55:53 PM
Today's a holiday. Oh yeah.  :hammock:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 20, 2017, 02:57:35 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 01:55:53 PM
Today's a holiday. Oh yeah.  :hammock:

Oh yeah as in, realized? Or oh yeah as in
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 05:54:13 PM
As in

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 20, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 05:54:13 PM
As in



Did not need to hear that lol. I'm apologizing to myself for asking lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2017, 06:47:38 PM
^ :rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 21, 2017, 05:45:14 AM
FYI a knurled piston is one that has been processed in a lathe that has caused the piston to have peaks and valleys in the cylindrical part of the piston.. The peaks make the piston slightly larger in diameter.  Knurling was an old time remedy for pistons whose cylinder bore had worn a too large.  The pistons would then slap or rattle around in the bore.  Knurling was a cheap and dirty temporary fix for tired old engines.  Yes, I have done that to a few pistons, back in the dark ages.

So there you have another chapter in the annals of useless information.  Some of you old timers already knew about that didn't you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 21, 2017, 08:09:10 AM
^
Do I remember correctly that you could get oversized piston tings to do a similar job? Certainly remember people changing the rings in old cars in the early 50s - back in the dsys when we had to do de-cokes every 10 000 miles or so!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 22, 2017, 12:55:00 AM
Sure enough oversize rings were a viable, if temporary, fix for tired engines.  Actually valves were one of the more common causes of grief.   They had progressively diminishing efficiency. Today's metallurgy has all but made those problems rare. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2017, 01:29:44 AM
Wouldn't knurling wear the shit out of the bore? I can't imagine the fix lasting very long or being cost effective in terms of labor and machine time. Then again, an aluminum piston on a cast iron cylinder that already lost it's cross hatching wouldn't be too much of a concern. I guess over boring to cylinder and installing oversized pistons wasn't common.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 22, 2017, 11:54:57 PM
Old time garages, that had the equipment, could do rebores. Actually it was often done without removing the engine block from the vehicle. High precision Sunnen, Rottler, Haas machines did not exist but boring machines did.  The machine would mount atop the block and rotate a carbide tipped tool inside the cylinder bore. The tool would advance downward in the bore as it turned.  Sometimes the crankshaft was not removed. A lot of chips would fall onto the rod journals but they'd be cleaned before the rod was reinstalled.  Such boring machinery still exists and is used to service engines in such stuff as giant draglines or ships engines. Those boring machines were not as accurate as todays sophisticated engines require, but they did do the job in their own crude way.

In terms of economics.....whether knurling or other makeshift fixes were worth doing, remember that shop rates were Maybe three dollars per hour, the flat rate book had not yet been contrived, and the mechanics wage was $1.25. and often less.

We are still doing repairs as opposed to replacement in certain applications.  I have a good friend who has been in the hard chrome business for many years. One of the several specialty things that he does is repair the ring grooves in ships pistons.  Those grooves get sloppy over time and he does some chemical and metalurgy magic to restore the grooves to original specs. Yes, he has giant rotary grinders and lathes to make the grooves perfect.  The pistons range from 36 inch diameter upwards, so repairing is less costly than replacement although he charges a plenty to refurbish a piston.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2017, 01:44:53 AM
Another question for you, as an old timer, how available were good used engines and transmissions back in the day? Today it's a rather simple matter of getting on the junkyard hotline to find the engine or transmission you need for a particular vehicle and much cheaper - usually - to just swas one out rather than go through the trouble of a rebuild.

The only places I know of that service either are either dealerships that deal with brand new platforms or specialty companies like Jasper or Aamco. I work with a lady who was contemplating fixing the transmission in her jeep and pointed out that she could find a replacement used for A LOT less than the, rather shady, shop was going to charge for a rebuild. I think she found a transmission for $300 and it's a four hour job on a lift. Less than a grand versus $2500.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 23, 2017, 04:47:04 AM
Today my husband and I decide to visit some nearby used bookstores that we had not been to before. We discovered a wonderful one less than 25 minutes away, named Second Reading Book Shop in Alton, Illinois. It is a small, hole-in-the-wall, slightly disorganized, slightly dusty, shop with two resident cats. The owner is a slightly eccentric man who writes books about local history. It everything you could want in a second-hand bookstore. 

My husband found three WWII books he had not read and I found several books by Frederik Pohl, the late science fiction writer. We plan to go back very soon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:08:19 AM
^ Used books stores are great, and so are the prices!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 23, 2017, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

Fan girl!  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2017, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

Fan girl!  :dance:

OMG totally! :grin:

I was amazed at the fact that he's actually a human being, you know? ;) :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 07:53:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2017, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

Fan girl!  :dance:

OMG totally! :grin:

I was amazed at the fact that he's actually a human being, you know? ;) :P

...and not a brain kept in a jar talking through a robot..
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 12:16:17 PM
Quote from: Arturo on September 23, 2017, 07:53:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 23, 2017, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

Fan girl!  :dance:

OMG totally! :grin:

I was amazed at the fact that he's actually a human being, you know? ;) :P

...and not a brain kept in a jar talking through a robot..

Exac...wait, what? :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 25, 2017, 12:37:44 AM
I have morning off tomorrow, which means I do not have to set the annoying alarm clock which never seems to work anyway. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 27, 2017, 04:18:01 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 17, 2017, 06:11:51 PM
And now we wait...

But how long?
Two weeks isn't the thing.
In need of a topic I asked my old dad how long?
He said seven weeks, but he just did sugar.
You need multiple fermenters, get yourself,
get yourself a supply, six months, a year+
and grolsch bottles, no they are'nt manly at all
There's always stuff for sale, livers given in,
Given it up for someone whose moving in
It's a buyers market, is the beer market.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 27, 2017, 11:38:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

I missed this -- but that is so cool.  And I'm sure he's used to people staring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 27, 2017, 11:47:24 PM
Quote from: OldGit on September 10, 2017, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: G85But at the "plastic vat in the basement" level you let people have a glass, and if they ask for another it is good.

If they make it home on their feet, it's a bloody miracle.
Yeah. Measured the stuff to 7% ABV.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2017, 11:52:46 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 27, 2017, 11:38:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 23, 2017, 07:16:16 AM
Yesterday I met Ivan Izquierdo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Izquierdo), a prominent neuroscientist in the area of memory, during my first day at my new internship at a university hospital. The guy is a pioneer, and made many very important contributions to the field. The research group was celebrating his 80th birthday. 

I was a little starstruck.  :whirly:

I hope I didn't stare too much. :notsure: Yeah.

I missed this -- but that is so cool.  And I'm sure he's used to people staring.

Perhaps. I may have gaped a little, I'm not sure.  :blush:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:01:35 AM
Warning! Fangirl moment!

One of my favorite authors just responded to a post I made on her fan page! 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 30, 2017, 09:03:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:01:35 AM
Warning! Fangirl moment!

One of my favorite authors just responded to a post I made on her fan page!

WOW!

:frolic:

Know what you mean, I wrote to Jean Auel about her books, with one minor criticism. She replied personally and accepted my point. This was well before Fb or fan sites etc., stll got the letter somewhere I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:12:51 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 30, 2017, 09:03:41 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:01:35 AM
Warning! Fangirl moment!

One of my favorite authors just responded to a post I made on her fan page!

WOW!

:frolic:
I know. :frolic:

She's not that well-known. The facebook fan-page has around 1,900 members. She does visit the page on a fairly regular basis. Yet it is still a thrill.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 30, 2017, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:01:35 AM
Warning! Fangirl moment!

One of my favorite authors just responded to a post I made on her fan page!

Wow!  Can we know who?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:37:46 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on September 30, 2017, 09:17:51 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 30, 2017, 09:01:35 AM
Warning! Fangirl moment!

One of my favorite authors just responded to a post I made on her fan page!

Wow!  Can we know who?
Her name is Jodi Taylor.

https://www.amazon.com/Jodi-Taylor/e/B00DOSKIHU
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 05, 2017, 08:13:33 PM
Great Success!  :badger:

(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22196191_10154692399445981_2525699098104783296_n.jpg?oh=5e22b92713549be0a6d427551151257e&oe=5A4B8C4D)
Lightly  flavoured and easy to drink, but with near double the alcohol content of your bog standard lager. Bit low on the carbonation and a bit yeasty in the nose, but the general concensus around the table is "Go get more!"
:beer:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2017, 08:38:12 PM
Well done, Brewmaster!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on October 05, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
Cool, Guardian85! Did you actually have labels printed up?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 05, 2017, 11:05:07 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 05, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
Cool, Guardian85! Did you actually have labels printed up?
Used this:
https://www.beerlabelizer.com/

Then I just made a bunch of copies, cut them out, and glued them on with milk.
Yes, milk! When it dries it is a very good glue, and it comes off easily with water.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 05, 2017, 11:28:28 PM
:lol: I like the name! "First Draft".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on October 05, 2017, 11:51:27 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 05, 2017, 11:05:07 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 05, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
Cool, Guardian85! Did you actually have labels printed up?
Used this:
https://www.beerlabelizer.com/

Then I just made a bunch of copies, cut them out, and glued them on with milk.
Yes, milk! When it dries it is a very good glue, and it comes off easily with water.

Ah, clever. It's a nice clear brew with good color. That dessert looks enticing as well.  :yum:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 06, 2017, 12:13:42 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 05, 2017, 11:28:28 PM
:lol: I like the name! "First Draft".
I like that too, and the avatar. ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=289;type=avatar)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 06, 2017, 08:33:38 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 05, 2017, 08:13:33 PM
Lightly  flavoured and easy to drink, but with near double the alcohol content of your bog standard lager. Bit low on the carbonation and a bit yeasty in the nose, but the general concensus around the table is "Go get more!"
:beer:

I understood almost none of that, but Hooray.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 06, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 05, 2017, 11:05:07 PM
Quote from: Recusant on October 05, 2017, 10:58:28 PM
Cool, Guardian85! Did you actually have labels printed up?
Used this:
https://www.beerlabelizer.com/

Then I just made a bunch of copies, cut them out, and glued them on with milk.
Yes, milk! When it dries it is a very good glue, and it comes off easily with water.

That's nice but the beer, what's the details of this beer?
Ingredients, temp brewed at?
I'm up to batch 46, fairly basic though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on October 06, 2017, 01:47:46 PM
Yes, well done G-man, and congratulations on you first batch. Wish I could try it,...like the labels too, that's a nice touch. Most folks I know who home-brew never label their bottles. :bravo:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 06, 2017, 09:03:21 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 06, 2017, 01:26:13 PM
That's nice but the beer, what's the details of this beer?
Ingredients, temp brewed at?
I'm up to batch 46, fairly basic though.
I'll admit to using a starter set with pre-prepared malt extract. Just a matter of mixing the extract into lukewarm water and add yeast. Fermented at room temperature for about a week and matured in the garage as it is slightly chilly there.

Quote from: Father Bruno on October 06, 2017, 01:47:46 PM
...like the labels too, that's a nice touch. Most folks I know who home-brew never label their bottles. :bravo:
Thanks! I don't half-ass when it comes to beer.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 07, 2017, 04:12:25 AM
Looks good Dag! Even I'd drink it  :???: ;D

Gotta be up and early tomorrow morning. My brother is getting married.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 07, 2017, 06:31:46 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 07, 2017, 04:12:25 AM
Gotta be up and early tomorrow morning. My brother is getting married.

Congratulations to him.  Do you get to play a role in the ceremony?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 07, 2017, 07:21:25 AM
Buddy, you seem to be a happier bunny Buddy these days. Are things, hopefully, going better for you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 07, 2017, 08:55:20 AM
It is a slightly overcast day with a "flat" light. Just raised the window blind and found that I can read the licence plate of a car accross the road, without glasses, fairly easily! That is at about 15 metres rather than 20 but it is something of an improvement and at only 2.5 days I guess healing is still going on.

Still just about unreadable with the left eye only at that distance.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 07, 2017, 08:58:13 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 07, 2017, 08:55:20 AM
It is a slightly overcast day with a "flat" light. Just raised the window blind and found that I can read the licence plate of a car accross the road, without glasses, fairly easily! That is at about 15 metres rather than 20 but it is something of an improvement and at only 2.5 days I guess healing is still going on.

Still just about unreadable with the left eye only at that distance.

Excellent news! Cataract operations are simple and cheap and have a huge positive impact on the person having the operation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: OldGit on October 07, 2017, 09:13:49 AM
Congratulations, Dave!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 08, 2017, 02:26:59 PM
There's still life in this Old Fart even yet!

After foot and other probs decided to get a bit more exercise before the Cold and Clammy Hand of Winter gets a grip on the weather and my mood.

Walked to supermarket, as decribed before, getting a few yards further each time before needing a rest, then a longer rest, until breathjng and pulse back to normal, at about half way. This time I needed a two minute rest at lamposts 5 and 6 (previously 4 and 6) but did not stop at half way point.

Only getting fresh bread and fruit so light load in rucksack. Just missed bus back and they only run every 30mins on Sunday. Walked all the way back with no rests (downhill). First time I have done the return walk for about 3 years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 02:44:27 PM
That's great, Dave!

Might I suggest you listen to inspirational music while you walk uphill? ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 08, 2017, 03:08:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 02:44:27 PM
That's great, Dave!

Might I suggest you listen to inspirational music while you walk uphill? ;)

Hmm, perhaps a recording of my old drill sergeant screaming, "Get those bloody legs moving you little bugger or I will pull one off and beat you about the head with the soggy end.,"  He could manage that, right in one's ear, in a single breath whilst running alongside. I think he was joking. I think...

It had the effect of being inspirational, in a way that often required a change of underwear.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 03:12:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 08, 2017, 03:08:23 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 08, 2017, 02:44:27 PM
That's great, Dave!

Might I suggest you listen to inspirational music while you walk uphill? ;)

Hmm, perhaps a recording of my old drill sergeant screaming, "Get those bloody legs moving you little bugger or I will pull one off and beat you about the head with the soggy end.,"  He could manage that, right in one's ear, in a single breath whilst running. I think he was joking. I think...

Yeah, he probably was. Probably. :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on October 08, 2017, 06:36:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 07, 2017, 08:55:20 AM
It is a slightly overcast day with a "flat" light. Just raised the window blind and found that I can read the licence plate of a car accross the road, without glasses, fairly easily! That is at about 15 metres rather than 20 but it is something of an improvement and at only 2.5 days I guess healing is still going on.

Still just about unreadable with the left eye only at that distance.
Things are looking up for you and I'm very happy for you, Dave!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 08, 2017, 07:15:02 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on October 08, 2017, 06:36:12 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 07, 2017, 08:55:20 AM
It is a slightly overcast day with a "flat" light. Just raised the window blind and found that I can read the licence plate of a car accross the road, without glasses, fairly easily! That is at about 15 metres rather than 20 but it is something of an improvement and at only 2.5 days I guess healing is still going on.

Still just about unreadable with the left eye only at that distance.
Things are looking up for you and I'm very happy for you, Dave!  :thumbsup:

Thanks, I am carefully looking after my eyes and will hopefully see more clearly just what the sugery has achieved.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 09, 2017, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 08, 2017, 02:26:59 PM
Only getting fresh bread and fruit so light load in rucksack. Just missed bus back and they only run every 30mins on Sunday. Walked all the way back with no rests (downhill). First time I have done the return walk for about 3 years.

Hooray for you Dave.  I believe OG is on the same walking program and making progress.  I should join as well.  I wonder if there's such a thing as a walking club where no one lives within walking distance of one another?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 09, 2017, 05:11:52 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 09, 2017, 12:37:31 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 08, 2017, 02:26:59 PM
Only getting fresh bread and fruit so light load in rucksack. Just missed bus back and they only run every 30mins on Sunday. Walked all the way back with no rests (downhill). First time I have done the return walk for about 3 years.

Hooray for you Dave.  I believe OG is on the same walking program and making progress.  I should join as well.  I wonder if there's such a thing as a walking club where no one lives within walking distance of one another?

I like that idea! Local group meeting for coffee at one another's houses. The local U3A has a "bus walking grouo". No cars allowed, all on the flat and about a mile at the pace of the slowest.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 10, 2017, 10:58:36 PM
We do something similar here; Hertfordshire Health Walks. We have lakes to walk round, (very flat), and woods to go through, (slightly more challenging with some ups and downs). They only last an hour and I do three a week. The coffee afterwards is at the nearest coffee shop and sometimes I go on one that ends with a pub lunch. It makes me keep up a good pace which I don't do if I walk on my own, and the social aspect is the best part. The only thing is that it is mostly people of around my age, but that can't be helped. I feel so much better for it 😀.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on October 11, 2017, 07:24:54 AM
Not far from my house there is a hugely popular walking venue. It is a paved walking path around Lake Hollingsworth. It is just under three miles around the lake. It is spectacularly beautiful, with many trees shading the path, and the lake is pristine. A very old and expensive college is on the north side of the lake. The college has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the country. The walking path is constantly occupied by walkers from daybreak to well after ten at night.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 11, 2017, 08:12:58 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 11, 2017, 07:24:54 AM
Not far from my house there is a hugely popular walking venue. It is a paved walking path around Lake Hollingsworth. It is just under three miles around the lake. It is spectacularly beautiful, with many trees shading the path, and the lake is pristine. A very old and expensive college is on the north side of the lake. The college has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the country. The walking path is constantly occupied by walkers from daybreak to well after ten at night.

I would do it just for the FLW architecture! (Might take me a full day though . . .)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 11, 2017, 08:28:52 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 11, 2017, 08:12:58 AM
Quote from: Icarus on October 11, 2017, 07:24:54 AM
Not far from my house there is a hugely popular walking venue. It is a paved walking path around Lake Hollingsworth. It is just under three miles around the lake. It is spectacularly beautiful, with many trees shading the path, and the lake is pristine. A very old and expensive college is on the north side of the lake. The college has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the country. The walking path is constantly occupied by walkers from daybreak to well after ten at night.

I would do it just for the FLW architecture! (Might take me a full day though . . .)

Sounds like a great day out, but it'd take me a day to get there, a day to explore and a day to get back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:51:40 AM
My girls are home from Europe safely, sights seen, world championship won.
Not baby sitting dogs any more, I won't miss them, well maybe a little bit.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 11, 2017, 09:59:04 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 11, 2017, 09:51:40 AM
My girls are home from Europe safely, sights seen, world championship won.
Not baby sitting dogs any more, I won't miss them, well maybe a little bit.
:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 29, 2017, 09:06:25 AM
Finally I got around to adding all my e-books and audio books to my Library Thing list. I have a total of 2,020 books of which 594 are ebooks and 417 are audiobooks. The rest (1,009) are physical books. We are not going to discuss how many of them I haven't read yet.  :grin:

Getting them all organized on Library Thing had made me very happy.  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 29, 2017, 09:15:50 AM
^^^ your inner geek is redeemed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 29, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 29, 2017, 09:06:25 AM
Finally I got around to adding all my e-books and audio books to my Library Thing list. I have a total of 2,020 books of which 594 are ebooks and 417 are audiobooks. The rest (1,009) are physical books. We are not going to discuss how many of them I haven't read yet.  :grin:

Getting them all organized on Library Thing had made me very happy.  :frolic:

I am in awe and deeply envious.   :not worthy:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 30, 2017, 01:57:51 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 29, 2017, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: Velma on October 29, 2017, 09:06:25 AM
Finally I got around to adding all my e-books and audio books to my Library Thing list. I have a total of 2,020 books of which 594 are ebooks and 417 are audiobooks. The rest (1,009) are physical books. We are not going to discuss how many of them I haven't read yet.  :grin:

Getting them all organized on Library Thing had made me very happy.  :frolic:

I am in awe and deeply envious.   :not worthy:
It was past time to have everything listed in one place. At least one area of my life is organized.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 30, 2017, 07:32:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 30, 2017, 01:57:51 AM
It was past time to have everything listed in one place. At least one area of my life is organized.  ;D

I love LibraryThing.  I tried Goodreads for awhile but it just wasn't user friendly (or I was site incompetent).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on October 30, 2017, 07:43:42 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on October 30, 2017, 07:32:21 AM
Quote from: Velma on October 30, 2017, 01:57:51 AM
It was past time to have everything listed in one place. At least one area of my life is organized.  ;D

I love LibraryThing.  I tried Goodreads for awhile but it just wasn't user friendly (or I was site incompetent).
Goodreads is not as user friendly if you are wanting to get your books cataloged and be able to sort them using various criteria. It is good if all you want to to keep track of what you have read.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2017, 08:44:08 PM
Tomorrow's the day of the dead! Or something...a holiday!  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 02, 2017, 12:23:46 PM
So, it seems the military wasn't quite done with me yet. I was just inducted into the National Guard reserves.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22894025_10154751352395981_5519929709978010377_n.jpg?oh=0d55ab5803da07879a8fef7b719a6128&oe=5A712518)
Basically just means that I have to go in once or twice a year to practice soldiering for a couple of days. But I like that sort of thing!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 02, 2017, 12:37:37 PM
Imposing, G85.

Er, why are vacuum cleaning your boots? Too much athlete's foot powder?

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 02, 2017, 01:07:42 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 02, 2017, 12:23:46 PM
Basically just means that I have to go in once or twice a year to practice soldiering for a couple of days. But I like that sort of thing!

Ha, on first reading that, I read it as "soldering on for a few days". I concluded that you were in the electronics corps.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 03, 2017, 03:21:12 PM
After the cataract op on my right eye a month ago I passed the hospital eye test for driving today. New glasses ordered.

:heyhey:


(But see companion post in Grumpy thread.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 03, 2017, 03:48:07 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 02, 2017, 12:23:46 PM
So, it seems the military wasn't quite done with me yet. I was just inducted into the National Guard reserves.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22894025_10154751352395981_5519929709978010377_n.jpg?oh=0d55ab5803da07879a8fef7b719a6128&oe=5A712518)
Basically just means that I have to go in once or twice a year to practice soldiering for a couple of days. But I like that sort of thing!


Going to need a shave! :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 03, 2017, 04:45:42 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 03, 2017, 03:21:12 PM
After the cataract op on my right eye a month ago I passed the hospital eye test for driving today. New glasses ordered.

:heyhey:


(But see companion post in Grumpy thread.)

Good news. Congratulations.
:boaterhat:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:23:39 PM
It's saturday! :sneezy:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 04, 2017, 12:27:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:23:39 PM
It's saturday! :sneezy:

So?

Oh, yes, being retired I keep forgetting you poor wage and clock dlaves.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:31:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 04, 2017, 12:27:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:23:39 PM
It's saturday! :sneezy:

So?

Oh, yes, being retired I keep forgetting you poor wage and clock dlaves.  :grin:

:snooty:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 05, 2017, 06:32:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:31:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 04, 2017, 12:27:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:23:39 PM
It's saturday! :sneezy:

So?

Oh, yes, being retired I keep forgetting you poor wage and clock dlaves.  :grin:

:snooty:

Just think -- only 40 or so more years and you too can lose track of the difference between weekdays and weekends.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 05, 2017, 07:46:16 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 05, 2017, 06:32:52 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:31:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 04, 2017, 12:27:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 04, 2017, 12:23:39 PM
It's saturday! :sneezy:

So?

Oh, yes, being retired I keep forgetting you poor wage and clock dlaves.  :grin:

:snooty:

Just think -- only 40 or so more years and you too can lose track of the difference between weekdays and weekends.

Oh, I can still differentiate between Sunday and the rest of the week, there are important differences.

Like the programming on BBC Radio 4 is not to my taste, the buses run every half hour rather than every 12 minutes and the shops close at 4pm. Oh, execpt the little one round the corner that is run by Asians.

Terrible first world problems you must aggree.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2017, 01:07:24 AM
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Heheh! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 11, 2017, 01:36:42 AM
^^  :yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 15, 2017, 10:47:58 AM
(https://images.marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au/Summary.gif)

That's good, could have been better I thought and I've heard it said.
61 is a lot more than 38, there's probably a brain thing (semantics?..na it's a number not a word, but sixty one is a word(s) too..) that sees 61 as only 11 above a pass mark.

And 79.5% participation was good.

Of course the TRUE RELIGIOUS don't want any law introduced that is intolerant of the age old right of religion to be intolerant.

We didn't need to have it though, the parliament could have just voted on it without wasting $110,000,000 on non binding poll and then voting on it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 16, 2017, 03:27:04 PM
Received a "sign for" letter from my bank today. Oh, oh.

Opened it to find that I had won a prize in the monthly savers' draw. Phoned the helpline number I always use before going to the specified website yo claim. Website could not accept the codes in the letter, phoned helpline again - have to go to my brsnch to sort it. Off to town.

Codes would not work in the branch either, lady had to get the manager to phone.

Didn''t get one of the three £100 000 top prizes, nor one of the five £1000 second prizes . . .

But I did get one of the £100 prizes! Went to lunch in Cafe Rene to celebrate (panfried trout in garlic/dill sauce, almonds and red onion, triple cooked chunky crispy chips (fries), salad and a medium glass of Merlot).

OK, nearly 15% of it spent already but - yum!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 16, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 16, 2017, 03:27:04 PM
Received a "sign for" letter from my bank today. Oh, oh.

Opened it to find that I had won a prize in the monthly savers' draw. Phoned the helpline number I always use before going to the specified website yo claim. Website could not accept the codes in the letter, phoned helpline again - have to go to my brsnch to sort it. Off to town.

Codes would not work in the branch either, lady had to get the manager to phone.

Didn''t one of the three £100 000 top prizes, nor one of the five £1000 second prizes . . .

But I did get one of the £100 prizes! Went to lunch in Cafe Rene to celebrate (panfried trout in garlic/dill sauce, almonds and red onion, triple cooked chunky crispy chips (fries), salad and a medium glass of Merlot).

OK, nearly 15% of it spent already but - yum!

Congratulations and praise the Lord!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 20, 2017, 01:58:43 AM
All of my Christmas shopping is done!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2017, 04:52:54 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 20, 2017, 01:58:43 AM
All of my Christmas shopping is done!

Whoa, congratulations.  I don't even start until December -- can't handle thinking about it till then.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 20, 2017, 06:14:36 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 20, 2017, 04:52:54 AM
Quote from: Velma on November 20, 2017, 01:58:43 AM
All of my Christmas shopping is done!

Whoa, congratulations.  I don't even start until December -- can't handle thinking about it till then.
Actually, there wasn't much to it. My husband's wish list was complete - and everything was at Amazon, so it only took a few clicks. If I happen to be out-n-about and see something small I think he'll like, I'll get it, but for all intents and purposes I'm done.

(Neither of us is close enough to any other family to bother exchanging gifts with them. Neither of us is unhappy about this situation.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 20, 2017, 11:50:40 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 20, 2017, 06:14:36 AM
(Neither of us is close enough to any other family to bother exchanging gifts with them. Neither of us is unhappy about this situation.)

Right there with you.  My shopping list is down to ten people and that's more than enough.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 21, 2017, 12:15:35 AM
Quote from: Dave on November 16, 2017, 03:27:04 PM
Received a "sign for" letter from my bank today. Oh, oh.

Opened it to find that I had won a prize in the monthly savers' draw. Phoned the helpline number I always use before going to the specified website yo claim. Website could not accept the codes in the letter, phoned helpline again - have to go to my brsnch to sort it. Off to town.

Codes would not work in the branch either, lady had to get the manager to phone.

Didn''t get one of the three £100 000 top prizes, nor one of the five £1000 second prizes . . .

But I did get one of the £100 prizes! Went to lunch in Cafe Rene to celebrate (panfried trout in garlic/dill sauce, almonds and red onion, triple cooked chunky crispy chips (fries), salad and a medium glass of Merlot).

OK, nearly 15% of it spent already but - yum!

Lucky Dave! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 23, 2017, 10:16:27 AM
Hurrah  :cheerful dance 2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 23, 2017, 06:04:01 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:

Awwwww! That's great news!  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 23, 2017, 08:00:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:

:dance: :dance: :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 24, 2017, 05:17:44 AM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:

Thanks for the warning Dave! 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on November 24, 2017, 07:11:08 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 24, 2017, 05:17:44 AM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:

Thanks for the warning Dave! 8)
You''re ssfe, Bru. Would not dream if ttying to drive over there. From whst I see on TV, Youtube and the movies driving in America is either utterly boring or utter nutters!

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 25, 2017, 12:11:30 AM
Hmmmph!  I agree that far too many the US drivers are nutters.  The Brit drivers are even more confused because they insist that they must drive on the wrong side of the road.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 25, 2017, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 25, 2017, 12:11:30 AM
Hmmmph!  I agree that far too many the US drivers are nutters.  The Brit drivers are even more confused because they insist that they must drive on the wrong side of the road.

It's one of the things that makes me not miss having a car.  Does anybody check their mirrors before changing lanes these days?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on November 25, 2017, 07:50:35 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 25, 2017, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 25, 2017, 12:11:30 AM
Hmmmph!  I agree that far too many the US drivers are nutters.  The Brit drivers are even more confused because they insist that they must drive on the wrong side of the road.

It's one of the things that makes me not miss having a car.  Does anybody check their mirrors before changing lanes these days?
I don't think so. My husband and I seem to have a least one near miss every time we get on the highway. If it is not some idiot on their phone, it's another idiot who is so intent on getting ahead of everyone else that he finds himself in the far left lane right before his exit and makes a mad swoop through traffic so he doesn't miss it.

And don't get me started on the tailgaters! I'm keeping up with traffic. If you are in such an all fired hurry, move over to the fast lane!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 25, 2017, 02:15:12 PM
Quote from: Velma on November 25, 2017, 07:50:35 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on November 25, 2017, 12:37:39 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 25, 2017, 12:11:30 AM
Hmmmph!  I agree that far too many the US drivers are nutters.  The Brit drivers are even more confused because they insist that they must drive on the wrong side of the road.

It's one of the things that makes me not miss having a car.  Does anybody check their mirrors before changing lanes these days?
I don't think so. My husband and I seem to have a least one near miss every time we get on the highway. If it is not some idiot on their phone, it's another idiot who is so intent on getting ahead of everyone else that he finds himself in the far left lane right before his exit and makes a mad swoop through traffic so he doesn't miss it.

And don't get me started on the tailgaters! I'm keeping up with traffic. If you are in such an all fired hurry, move over to the fast lane!


Back in September I get rear-ended while on my way home from work on the freeway and my car ends up being totaled. Last week I'm on my way home from work and at a stop on the service drive when a young lady rear-ends me again....about $400.00 worth of damage.

I feel like I have an invisible bullseye on my back...(The girls is in college, she attends a local campus close to the office, and her father agreed to pay me directly for the repairs.)

There is an island up on the straits of Mackinaw here in Michigan, right where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet, and just east of the Mackinaw bridge which connects the lower part of Michigan with what we call the Upper Peninsula....they don't allow any cars on the island except emergency vehicles.
Transportation is either horse, bicycle or walking...I should move there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 25, 2017, 11:24:52 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 25, 2017, 02:15:12 PM
...
Transportation is either horse, bicycle or walking...I should move there.
With your luck a bike will spook a horse which will kick you in the balls while you're walking down the road!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 26, 2017, 03:33:08 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 25, 2017, 11:24:52 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 25, 2017, 02:15:12 PM
...
Transportation is either horse, bicycle or walking...I should move there.
With your luck a bike will spook a horse which will kick you in the balls while you're walking down the road!
Oh, for the love of Odin!  :o

Someone record when that happens!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 26, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on November 23, 2017, 10:01:12 AM
They have issued me a new driving licence after my eye problems and op!

:frolic:

:heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on November 30, 2017, 03:31:01 PM
I was supposed to report for jury duty down in Detroit this morning, Third Judicial Court.

You pay $10.00 for parking, and then sit in a crowded room with other potential jurors waiting to be called. If you're not called you could end up sitting there for 4-6 hours.

The place smells, and you are not allowed any electronic devices, to include phones while you are there.

I was dreading this for weeks, and came in work early yesterday, and worked late so as to be caught and even ahead of my work...checked in last night to see if I had to report, and they listed a bunch of group numbers that cut-off right at my number.

I was so happy, but checked it three times last night, and checked it again this morning just to be sure. Plus I did a screen shot of the group numbers posted so I have proof just in case they try to pull something.

This is a first for me, as I always get called in. I've sat in on two trials, and was picked for a third, but right at the last moment the defense attorney requested I be dismissed. (It was an armed robbery case, and I always wanted to ask the lawyer why he dismissed my out of curiosity)

Now I'm at work and since I got a lot of my stuff done yesterday I have a little time to goof off this morning.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:15:02 AM
Quote from: Father Bruno on November 30, 2017, 03:31:01 PM
I was supposed to report for jury duty down in Detroit this morning, Third Judicial Court.

You pay $10.00 for parking, and then sit in a crowded room with other potential jurors waiting to be called. If you're not called you could end up sitting there for 4-6 hours.

The place smells, and you are not allowed any electronic devices, to include phones while you are there.

I was dreading this for weeks, and came in work early yesterday, and worked late so as to be caught and even ahead of my work...checked in last night to see if I had to report, and they listed a bunch of group numbers that cut-off right at my number.

I was so happy, but checked it three times last night, and checked it again this morning just to be sure. Plus I did a screen shot of the group numbers posted so I have proof just in case they try to pull something.

This is a first for me, as I always get called in. I've sat in on two trials, and was picked for a third, but right at the last moment the defense attorney requested I be dismissed. (It was an armed robbery case, and I always wanted to ask the lawyer why he dismissed my out of curiosity)

Now I'm at work and since I got a lot of my stuff done yesterday I have a little time to goof off this morning.

That's great Father Bruno, though I had always imagined jury duty, while not exactly being fun, would be interesting to sit through. :grin: 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:18:03 AM
I was having a few problems running a MATLAB script because the program it was generated in was an ancient version (2007) and I have the 2015 version, with updated function and variable (?) names. I asked a friend to help out and she was able to rewrite parts of the script so that my version could read it.

Finally! It's a relief after almost a month of struggling with this. :frolic:   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 02, 2017, 12:21:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:18:03 AM
I was having a few problems running a MATLAB script because the program it was generated in was an ancient version (2007) and I have the 2015 version, with updated function and variable (?) names. I asked a friend to help out and she was able to rewrite parts of the script so that my version could read it.

Finally! It's a relief after almost a month of struggling with this. :frolic:

:tellmemore:
I don't know what all this means, but if you're happy, I'm happy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 02, 2017, 12:35:10 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 02, 2017, 12:21:29 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:18:03 AM
I was having a few problems running a MATLAB script because the program it was generated in was an ancient version (2007) and I have the 2015 version, with updated function and variable (?) names. I asked a friend to help out and she was able to rewrite parts of the script so that my version could read it.

Finally! It's a relief after almost a month of struggling with this. :frolic:

:tellmemore:
I don't know what all this means, but if you're happy, I'm happy.

Yeah, um . . . ditto?   :scratch:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:36:21 AM
:lol:

I wish I knew enough to explain it better, but that won't be happening for a long time, I think! :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 02, 2017, 07:45:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:36:21 AM
:lol:

I wish I knew enough to explain it better, but that won't be happening for a long time, I think! :P
You mean you don't have a "cricket" version of the explanation? You did so well there :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 01:59:37 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 02, 2017, 07:45:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2017, 12:36:21 AM
:lol:

I wish I knew enough to explain it better, but that won't be happening for a long time, I think! :P
You mean you don't have a "cricket" version of the explanation? You did so well there :D

Heh, I'll give it a try.  :P

In MATLAB you have a script full of alien programming language. You can also run external programs or 'toolboxes'. Basically you put in inputs and get outputs.  ;D

The toolbox I've installed is one in which a lot of faces associated with names pop up like a slideshow, which the subject should memorise. Then during the test session the subject speaks the name when the face appears and my computer records it. My computer beeps and everything. :grin:

I have a pdf version of the book 'MATLAB for Neuroscientists' and Hermes was kind enough to link me to a downloadable MATLAB programming tutorial. :) Time to get busy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 02, 2017, 02:02:52 PM
I believe that the game of "Cricket" and "CalvinBall" are one in the same. 8)


(https://i.imgur.com/Ox4ONyY.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 06:36:37 PM
I'm getting a new (used) car!
Just arranged to buy a car to replace the -censored- piece of -censored-, which soon will be sold off for parts or -censored- by the wrecking man.
The new car is one I have often admired, an Alfa Romeo 156. In the proper red colour, of course.

I will be going to collect the new, pretty, and not broken car on Sunday. It is situated in a town a fair ways south of her, so I will have to travel. Was heading south anyways this weekend, so the timing was fortuitous. Will bring it back north on the Coastal Express rather than drive from Molde to Bardufoss. Much more comfortable, and I won't get stuck on some mountain if the weather acts up.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.

It's an Alfa Romeo, the worlds most unreliable make of car!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 07:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.

It's an Alfa Romeo, the worlds most unreliable make of car!
No, that would be Lancia. Closely followed by Reliant.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 05, 2017, 09:08:46 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 07:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.

It's an Alfa Romeo, the worlds most unreliable make of car!
No, that would be Lancia. Closely followed by Reliant.

Oh, the irony of that.  Congrats on the new car.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 05, 2017, 09:19:22 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 05, 2017, 09:08:46 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 07:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.

It's an Alfa Romeo, the worlds most unreliable make of car!
No, that would be Lancia. Closely followed by Reliant.

Oh, the irony of that.  Congrats on the new car.

:snicker:

Yes, congrats on the new car. At least a red Alfa Romeo doesn't look half bad.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 10:07:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 05, 2017, 09:19:22 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 05, 2017, 09:08:46 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 05, 2017, 07:12:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 05, 2017, 06:45:14 PM
Nice, I hope it runs well for a long time.

It's an Alfa Romeo, the worlds most unreliable make of car!
No, that would be Lancia. Closely followed by Reliant.

Oh, the irony of that.  Congrats on the new car.

:snicker:

Yes, congrats on the new car. At least a red Alfa Romeo doesn't look half bad.
That they do. I will post some pictures once I have it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 05, 2017, 10:55:35 PM
Spotify.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 06, 2017, 03:08:59 AM
 Alfa Romeo has been advertising heavily on American TV.  They have lately installed a considerable number of US dealers. Those machines are snazzy looking but the older ones have questionable reliability issues. Not that the Italians are incapable of producing high quality machinery. They certainly are capable. Their peculiar union rules do get in the way of some of the quality control issues.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 06, 2017, 10:20:05 AM
Yes, pre-2000 Alfas had quite a few reliability issues, but they have picked it up significantly since then.
Still, anything is better then my current car, which is pretty much undrivable.

Actually it is unstoppable. The brakes are leaking. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 06, 2017, 11:05:52 AM
Got a £70 tax refund!

OK, it was my money they overcharged me, but still nice when some comes back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 06, 2017, 03:16:14 PM
I got a really good deal on an air ratchet last week. It took a while to ship, I don't think they were expecting the volume of orders they recieved, but seems to have plenty of power and isn't nearly as eardrum puncturingly loud as I was expecting. On the next dry day Ima gonna see if I can bust some knuckles with it.

Would've come in really handy last Sunday when I was helping my brother getting his log splitter going again. We gave up on using the pull starter to clear the flood and went to a drill adapter on the crank. And proceeded to break the adapter... got it going though. It was funny to see the motor keep running when he pulled the drill off!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 06, 2017, 03:36:44 PM
Sent a roughout of an idea for measuring the distortion in vision - like mine which is caused by rumples in the macula - which is difficult to measure, to the optometry dept at my local hospital.

Go the response today, there is a large, expensive and very rare device for doing this it seems, cost outweighs beneits. My idea uses "domestic" technology and, if it is feasible, therefor very cheap by comparison. They have already thought of an offshoot of the idea.

Just nice to know the old grey matter can still produce ideas that experts consider interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 12, 2017, 04:51:34 PM
Relaxing after my first session as a "Computer Buddy" at the library.

Russian lady who wanted to know how to make space in her phone's device memory and listen to any book from any source on her Kindle Fire or phone.

Luckily her phone was a Samsung, even if with a different version of Android from mine, so moved her "Picture" folder and some apps to the SD card, unistalled unused apps, cleared caches etc.

No free solution to audio books, paying for accounts needed. She had a Russian site that would read books, free, from their list online - but you could not download to read them offline. Not very convenient.

However, she asked if she could book me again for future advice, so I guess that I can give that session a tick!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 10:20:30 AM
Arrived at home with the new car last night. After having driven it some (600km), I like.
Having just stood back and looked at it, I love!
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24993134_10154845830890981_2255889558751266570_n.jpg?oh=332844082a19687f189874c651221881&oe=5A91514C)
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24993289_10154845830935981_2047528560222816626_n.jpg?oh=b7e3a8eb203e24f5b14fe8cde49a58bc&oe=5A8F0AA5)
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25348323_10154845830990981_1561711551927604886_n.jpg?oh=e530d08aaf5becb7927cdd8fbe563a21&oe=5AB96390)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 13, 2017, 10:27:12 AM
^^^  It is a beauty.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 10:51:40 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 10:20:30 AM
Arrived at home with the new car last night.
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24993289_10154845830935981_2047528560222816626_n.jpg?oh=b7e3a8eb203e24f5b14fe8cde49a58bc&oe=5A8F0AA5)

It's looking at me funny.
I don't think it likes me.

It couldn't have possibly heard me say it had little Shrek like ears.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 10:56:17 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 10:51:40 AM
It's looking at me funny.
I don't think it likes me.

Yes. She looks a little mean at first glance, but really she's sweet as sugar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 11:04:19 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 10:56:17 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 10:51:40 AM
It's looking at me funny.
I don't think it likes me.

It couldn't have possibly heard me say it had little Shrek like ears.

Yes. She looks a little mean at first glance, but really she's sweet as sugar.

Of course she is and may you both be happy.
And anyway I like Shrek and his ears too.

How's the beer production going?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 11:04:19 AM
How's the beer production going?
The Yule ale came out okay...ish. Used a bit too much anise, which overpowered the cinnamon and nutmeg. But still drinkable.

Set a brown ale as well, just in case the yule ale went wrong, and it came out fine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on December 13, 2017, 12:40:28 PM
Guardian, I like your car! It's a sexy beast. Hopefully she's wearing good snow tires!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on December 13, 2017, 12:40:28 PM
QuoteBe kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~ Plato (?)




No that was Bob, holding his just broken nose, outside the fish'n chip shop last Friday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 01:20:02 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 11:04:19 AM
How's the beer production going?
The Yule ale came out okay...ish. Used a bit too much anise, which overpowered the cinnamon and nutmeg. But still drinkable.

Set a brown ale as well, just in case the yule ale went wrong, and it came out fine.

Do you think they would have benefited from more time?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 13, 2017, 09:14:31 PM
Nice car, G85!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 14, 2017, 01:22:50 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 01:20:02 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 13, 2017, 11:04:19 AM
How's the beer production going?
The Yule ale came out okay...ish. Used a bit too much anise, which overpowered the cinnamon and nutmeg. But still drinkable.

Set a brown ale as well, just in case the yule ale went wrong, and it came out fine.

Do you think they would have benefited from more time?
Let the Yle ale sit for nearly a month maturing. No, I think I over seasoned it with the anise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on December 14, 2017, 01:49:50 PM
It's cooler than my car.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a7/46/3d/a7463d8e3d6b3e95685f5edf2f3ccdb7.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 14, 2017, 02:56:36 PM
Quote from: Davin on December 14, 2017, 01:49:50 PM
It's cooler than my car.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a7/46/3d/a7463d8e3d6b3e95685f5edf2f3ccdb7.gif)

Plus Gman is probably a better driver ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 14, 2017, 02:58:14 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on December 13, 2017, 10:20:30 AM
Arrived at home with the new car last night. After having driven it some (600km), I like.
Having just stood back and looked at it, I love!
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24993134_10154845830890981_2255889558751266570_n.jpg?oh=332844082a19687f189874c651221881&oe=5A91514C)

That is a really cool car, and I like the red...congratulations G'man.

...but the poor car looks so cold, it should be someplace warm and sunny 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 14, 2017, 03:24:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 14, 2017, 02:58:14 PM

...but the poor car looks so cold, it should be someplace warm and sunny 8)

She, I say to elucidate.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on December 14, 2017, 03:32:19 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 14, 2017, 03:24:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 14, 2017, 02:58:14 PM

...but the poor car looks so cold, it should be someplace warm and sunny 8)

She, I say to elucidate.

I know some cars will like to be called "they", but this is 3rd person plural, and absolutely ridiculous to be used in that context. ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 14, 2017, 04:10:27 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 14, 2017, 03:32:19 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 14, 2017, 03:24:25 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on December 14, 2017, 02:58:14 PM

...but the poor car looks so cold, it should be someplace warm and sunny 8)

She, I say to elucidate.

I know some cars will like to be called "they", but this is 3rd person plural, and absolutely ridiculous to be used in that context. ::)

Guardian85 said she was she

costs you nothing to call her she

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2017, 12:24:52 AM
After a quick thunderstorm temperatures dropped to 22 °C (72 °F). Now I no longer sense the smell of cooking flesh.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2017, 10:03:43 PM
Holidays!  :heyhey: Until the 26th, that is.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 30, 2017, 09:37:51 PM
Fixed me Kindle!  :frolic:


Pressing and hoodingvthe "On" butyon, normal method, did not work, It does not have a reset hole to poke a paper clip in so I worked out how to open it, dis/reconnected the battery and - whooppee!

For reference there is a thin plastic "fascia" glued on around the screen. Carefully introduce a knife edge under outer edge of this and peel off. The gubbins are in a metal frame screwed, with several small screws, to the back. Remove those screws and carefully lever the frame out, there are clips.

The battery, on the back of the frame, is held down with three screws, remove those, lift the battery and put it back down again - replace the screws. Try switching on, should work.

If you kept it clean the glue for the fascia still works.

Belatedly I looked in Youtube, yeah, there's a video on it there...
https://youtu.be/sT902XX03Nw

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 30, 2017, 10:43:10 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 30, 2017, 09:37:51 PM
Fixed me Kindle!  :frolic:


I so admire people who are good at tinkering.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 31, 2017, 04:41:55 AM
After pulling out my winter boots and finding they no longer fit, I was overcome with the dread of looking for new shoes. When your feet are long, wide, and arthritic, your choices are extremely limited, as are the places to find aforementioned limited choice of footwear.

One of my go-to places for shoes didn't have anything. December is not the time to buy winter shoes and boots. The second place I went, I had to try on eight pairs of shoes before I found something - and they were on sale. Double win!

However, they had another pair that almost fit. Once I got home, I found them online in the right size for nearly $50 off. I cashed in some rewards points to get a $25 egift card to the online store, so I wound paying just a couple of dollars over half price for them.

I almost never find shoes on sale in my size. Finding two pair in one day has made me extremely happy!

I am also extremely happy that my husband is recovering well from the flu and pneumonia he had in November. He still tires easily, but that is to be expected. His doctors are quite pleased with his recovery.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 31, 2017, 07:34:44 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 04:41:55 AM
After pulling out my winter boots and finding they no longer fit, I was overcome with the dread of looking for new shoes. When your feet are long, wide, and arthritic, your choices are extremely limited, as are the places to find aforementioned limited choice of footwear.

One of my go-to places for shoes didn't have anything. December is not the time to buy winter shoes and boots. The second place I went, I had to try on eight pairs of shoes before I found something - and they were on sale. Double win!

However, they had another pair that almost fit. Once I got home, I found them online in the right size for nearly $50 off. I cashed in some rewards points to get a $25 egift card to the online store, so I wound paying just a couple of dollars over half price for them.

I almost never find shoes on sale in my size. Finding two pair in one day has made me extremely happy!

I am also extremely happy that my husband is recovering well from the flu and pneumonia he had in November. He still tires easily, but that is to be expected. His doctors are quite pleased with his recovery.

Good news, Velma.

Take care.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 31, 2017, 01:34:45 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 04:41:55 AM

I almost never find shoes on sale in my size. Finding two pair in one day has made me extremely happy!

I am also extremely happy that my husband is recovering well from the flu and pneumonia he had in November. He still tires easily, but that is to be expected. His doctors are quite pleased with his recovery.

Double hooray.   :cheerleader:  Maybe this is a portent for your new year?

Some minor good news on my side -- my monthly pension check came in today instead of tomorrow.  Can't decide which restaurant to celebrate in.  Maybe the deli in Rossmoor that makes such good sandwiches.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 31, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
 :cheerleader:

Was hoping this spelled out something in sephamore but all I get is:

U R Y C

looked promising to start but can't see a text acronym I recognise there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on December 31, 2017, 08:08:20 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 31, 2017, 01:34:45 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 04:41:55 AM

I almost never find shoes on sale in my size. Finding two pair in one day has made me extremely happy!

I am also extremely happy that my husband is recovering well from the flu and pneumonia he had in November. He still tires easily, but that is to be expected. His doctors are quite pleased with his recovery.

Double hooray.   :cheerleader:  Maybe this is a portent for your new year?

Some minor good news on my side -- my monthly pension check came in today instead of tomorrow.  Can't decide which restaurant to celebrate in.  Maybe the deli in Rossmoor that makes such good sandwiches.
Hurray for money coming in early! :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 31, 2017, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 08:08:20 PM

Hurray for money coming in early! :cheerleader:

Always hurray for that.

Quote from: Dave on December 31, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
:cheerleader:

Was hoping this spelled out something in sephamore but all I get is:

U R Y C

looked promising to start but can't see a text acronym I recognise there.

That Y is problematic, isn't it?  Otherwise I'd suggest "you are too cute".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 31, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
Was hoping this spelled out something in sephamore but all I get is:

U R Y C

looked promising to start but can't see a text acronym I recognise there.


You are your cousin.

Does it have to make sense? :chin:

:P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on December 31, 2017, 09:43:48 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on December 31, 2017, 09:17:39 PM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 08:08:20 PM

Hurray for money coming in early! :cheerleader:

Always hurray for that.

Quote from: Dave on December 31, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
:cheerleader:

Was hoping this spelled out something in sephamore but all I get is:

U R Y C

looked promising to start but can't see a text acronym I recognise there.

That Y is problematic, isn't it?  Otherwise I'd suggest "you are too cute".

Depends on where the start is and I missed a repeated character, also B can be 2, so could be:

U Y B U R    or U Y 2 U R

Y B U R U  or  Y 2 U R U

B U R U Y  or  2 U R U Y

U R U Y B  or  U R U Y 2

R U Y B U  or  R U Y 2 U

:shrug:

No, hang on, that sequence might be wrong! Goes too fast, hard to keep up with which "character" you did last on the next time round!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 31, 2017, 10:36:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 31, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
Quote from: Dave on December 31, 2017, 05:12:44 PM
Was hoping this spelled out something in sephamore but all I get is:

U R Y C

looked promising to start but can't see a text acronym I recognise there.


You are your cousin.

Does it have to make sense? :chin:

:P

In my family, that would make sense.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 01, 2018, 03:43:11 AM
Dave who the hell can remember the semaphore alphabet at this late stage in life?   I knew how to do that way back in the bronze age. No longer part of my recognition process.  I salute you for continuing to recognize those flag positions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 01, 2018, 08:22:14 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 01, 2018, 03:43:11 AM
Dave who the hell can remember the semaphore alphabet at this late stage in life?   I knew how to do that way back in the bronze age. No longer part of my recognition process.  I salute you for continuing to recognize those flag positions.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on January 01, 2018, 08:50:32 AM
Quote from: Velma on December 31, 2017, 04:41:55 AM
After pulling out my winter boots and finding they no longer fit, I was overcome with the dread of looking for new shoes. When your feet are long, wide, and arthritic, your choices are extremely limited, as are the places to find aforementioned limited choice of footwear.

One of my go-to places for shoes didn't have anything. December is not the time to buy winter shoes and boots. The second place I went, I had to try on eight pairs of shoes before I found something - and they were on sale. Double win!

However, they had another pair that almost fit. Once I got home, I found them online in the right size for nearly $50 off. I cashed in some rewards points to get a $25 egift card to the online store, so I wound paying just a couple of dollars over half price for them.

I almost never find shoes on sale in my size. Finding two pair in one day has made me extremely happy!

I am also extremely happy that my husband is recovering well from the flu and pneumonia he had in November. He still tires easily, but that is to be expected. His doctors are quite pleased with his recovery.

I so get that Velma. Two things I most dread having to buy; shoes and bras. When I find a bra that fits I buy 5 or 6 and then they all wear out at the same time. Huge congrats on the shoes and Happy New
Year.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2018, 06:38:46 PM
I couldn't take the heat so I got out of the kitchen and turned the AC on.  :hammock:

It's the simple things.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on January 11, 2018, 07:32:14 PM
The Hellcats.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 11, 2018, 08:04:34 PM
Quote from: No one on January 11, 2018, 07:32:14 PM
The Hellcats.

Who?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on January 11, 2018, 08:12:57 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)No one:
The Hellcats

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Dave:
Who?

(https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/916x515/quality/95/http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/383/197/4/S3831974/slug/l/2016-dodge-charger-challenger-srt-mango-orange-001-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2018, 08:22:47 PM
Quote from: No one on January 11, 2018, 08:12:57 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)No one:
The Hellcats

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Dave:
Who?

(https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/916x515/quality/95/http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/383/197/4/S3831974/slug/l/2016-dodge-charger-challenger-srt-mango-orange-001-1.jpg)

Two apartments on wheels. :tellmemore:

(Expensive as hell)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 11, 2018, 09:04:25 PM
Oh, petrol-head toys...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2018, 01:58:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

Yay -- are you going to do the whole cap and gown thing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 18, 2018, 02:20:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

You go girl. :cheersfortwo:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 18, 2018, 03:41:27 AM
That is so good to hear. Now, strangely. you may experience a short period of depression and boredom, but that is a normal response after all the hard work. Just try to enjoy a heard-earned break.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 18, 2018, 05:47:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/2d3c1f50c92ed06f124c59442fa2e4a2/tenor.gif?itemid=4246692)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 18, 2018, 06:47:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

:cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2: :cheerful dance 2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2018, 08:09:19 AM
Yippee!

:cheerful dance 2: :cheerleader: :drink:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 10:24:56 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 18, 2018, 01:58:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

Yay -- are you going to do the whole cap and gown thing?

No, I'm really not into ceremony. I opted for a more direct ritual, to sign the paper in an office and that's that. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 10:28:44 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 18, 2018, 03:41:27 AM
That is so good to hear. Now, strangely. you may experience a short period of depression and boredom, but that is a normal response after all the hard work. Just try to enjoy a heard-earned break.

That will probably be postponed until after I finish graduate school, right now I'm feeling anxious because of the entry test I have to take to get into the Master's program. I'm frantically writing a draft of my project and getting the papers together.

:sad sigh: Unfortunately I'll only get a break after all the necessary steps to get into the program are complete, passing or not.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 11:02:51 AM
I finished with a B grade average. That's not so bad, right? I could have done better though, especially at the beginning.  :chin: I didn't feel there was much point then.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2018, 11:20:10 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 11:02:51 AM
I finished with a B grade average. That's not so bad, right? I could have done better though, especially at the beginning.  :chin: I didn't feel there was much point then.

Well done, Fernanda!

Ah, 20/20 hindsight strikes again...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 11:30:09 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 18, 2018, 11:20:10 AM
Ah, 20/20 hindsight strikes again...

:this: :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 18, 2018, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 18, 2018, 10:24:56 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on January 18, 2018, 01:58:59 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 17, 2018, 11:51:32 PM
Today I turned in my internship report. I can graduate now.

:whew: Two previous drop-outs from university but this time I finished!

Yay -- are you going to do the whole cap and gown thing?

No, I'm really not into ceremony. I opted for a more direct ritual, to sign the paper in an office and that's that. :grin:

Works for me.  I didn't see any point in going to my HS graduation ceremony, I just asked them to mail me the diploma. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 19, 2018, 11:19:26 AM
Haven't had a day off in nine days and the next one wasn't until Monday but I just got a text from a coworker asking for my shift tonight. Normally I don't give away Friday nights but I'll make an exception this time. I'm going to nap so hard today.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/13SxxMrUB96zG8/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on January 24, 2018, 10:26:11 PM
Having been been without permanent employment since November 2015 and coasting on temp work and seasonal jobs, I am happy to report that starting monday I have a new job!
It's for a company just down the road that sells and services RVs and caravans. A bit of a local institution and a cornerstone business around here.
They are bumping their inventory guy up to an office position, so there is an opening for a new warehouse monkey, and I got it! They are also looking into getting me more certificates within fire safety and equipment maintenance to capitalize on my previous work experience.

So yay!  :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 24, 2018, 10:47:37 PM
Yay, indeed, esp. on the more certificates.  Always so useful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on January 24, 2018, 11:01:52 PM
Good news, G85!

Little bit of good stuff here as well, tax refund cheque for £70 arrived today and was immediately classified as toy money! Probably be the BBC micro:bit this time. The local library are loaning some out for adults to try coding. A million of these little beasties are being given free to year 7 kids to boost coding skills.  So it may be another thing for us Computer Buddies to sort . . .

Actually I have spent a year telling myself that I don't want to buy a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. The micro:bit is not as versatile but is a bit cheaper.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 25, 2018, 03:50:00 AM
Quote from: Dave on January 24, 2018, 11:01:52 PM
Good news, G85!

Little bit of good stuff here as well, tax refund cheque for £70 arrived today and was immediately classified as toy money! Probably be the BBC micro:bit this time. The local library are loaning some out for adults to try coding. A million of these little beasties are being given free to year 7 kids to boost coding skills.  So it may be another thing for us Computer Buddies to sort . . .

Actually I have spent a year telling myself that I don't want to buy a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. The micro:bit is not as versatile but is a bit cheaper.
Quote from: Dave on January 24, 2018, 11:01:52 PM
Good news, G85!

Little bit of good stuff here as well, tax refund cheque for £70 arrived today and was immediately classified as toy money! Probably be the BBC micro:bit this time. The local library are loaning some out for adults to try coding. A million of these little beasties are being given free to year 7 kids to boost coding skills.  So it may be another thing for us Computer Buddies to sort . . .

Actually I have spent a year telling myself that I don't want to buy a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. The micro:bit is not as versatile but is a bit cheaper.

And why not? We all deserve some new toys from time to time.

This seems to be a good series of videos on it:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 25, 2018, 07:38:53 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 24, 2018, 10:26:11 PM
Having been been without permanent employment since November 2015 and coasting on temp work and seasonal jobs, I am happy to report that starting monday I have a new job!
It's for a company just down the road that sells and services RVs and caravans. A bit of a local institution and a cornerstone business around here.
They are bumping their inventory guy up to an office position, so there is an opening for a new warehouse monkey, and I got it! They are also looking into getting me more certificates within fire safety and equipment maintenance to capitalize on my previous work experience.

So yay!  :heyhey:

Brilliant news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 25, 2018, 07:54:55 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 25, 2018, 07:38:53 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 24, 2018, 10:26:11 PM
Having been been without permanent employment since November 2015 and coasting on temp work and seasonal jobs, I am happy to report that starting monday I have a new job!
It's for a company just down the road that sells and services RVs and caravans. A bit of a local institution and a cornerstone business around here.
They are bumping their inventory guy up to an office position, so there is an opening for a new warehouse monkey, and I got it! They are also looking into getting me more certificates within fire safety and equipment maintenance to capitalize on my previous work experience.

So yay!  :heyhey:

Brilliant news!
Yay!  :frolic:
Wonderful news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 25, 2018, 10:00:59 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 24, 2018, 10:26:11 PM
Having been been without permanent employment since November 2015 and coasting on temp work and seasonal jobs, I am happy to report that starting monday I have a new job!
It's for a company just down the road that sells and services RVs and caravans. A bit of a local institution and a cornerstone business around here.
They are bumping their inventory guy up to an office position, so there is an opening for a new warehouse monkey, and I got it! They are also looking into getting me more certificates within fire safety and equipment maintenance to capitalize on my previous work experience.

So yay!  :heyhey:

That's great, G85!  :yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 27, 2018, 04:09:50 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 24, 2018, 10:26:11 PM
Having been been without permanent employment since November 2015 and coasting on temp work and seasonal jobs, I am happy to report that starting monday I have a new job!
It's for a company just down the road that sells and services RVs and caravans. A bit of a local institution and a cornerstone business around here.
They are bumping their inventory guy up to an office position, so there is an opening for a new warehouse monkey, and I got it! They are also looking into getting me more certificates within fire safety and equipment maintenance to capitalize on my previous work experience.

So yay!  :heyhey:

Congrats! Always a relief to have a permanent place of employment and even better that it's close by. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on February 02, 2018, 11:32:46 AM
Australia wins again!

21 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world (by LD50 (http://www.venomsupplies.com/toxicity/)) are Australian.  Non-Australian snakes in red.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 02, 2018, 04:13:19 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 02, 2018, 11:32:46 AM
Australia wins again!

21 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world (by LD50 (http://www.venomsupplies.com/toxicity/)) are Australian.  Non-Australian snakes in red.

  • Inland taipan
  • Eastern brown snake
  • Coastal taipan
  • Eastern states tiger snake
  • Reevsby inland tiger snake
  • Beaked sea snake
  • Western Australian tiger snake
  • Chappell Island tiger snake
  • Death adder
  • Gwardar or western brown snake
  • Australian copperhead
  • Indian cobra
  • Black mamba
  • Dugite or spotted brown snake
  • Papuan black snake
  • Yellow-banded snake
  • Rough scaled snake
  • King cobra
  • Blue-bellied black snake
  • Collett's snake
  • King brown or mulga snake
  • Red-bellied black snake
  • Small-eyed snake
  • Spotted snake
  • Eastern diamond-back rattlesnake
Wow!  :faints:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 02, 2018, 10:13:36 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 02, 2018, 04:13:19 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on February 02, 2018, 11:32:46 AM
Australia wins again!

21 of the 25 most venomous snakes in the world (by LD50 (http://www.venomsupplies.com/toxicity/)) are Australian.  Non-Australian snakes in red.

  • Inland taipan
  • Eastern brown snake
  • Coastal taipan
  • Eastern states tiger snake
  • Reevsby inland tiger snake
  • Beaked sea snake
  • Western Australian tiger snake
  • Chappell Island tiger snake
  • Death adder
  • Gwardar or western brown snake
  • Australian copperhead
  • Indian cobra
  • Black mamba
  • Dugite or spotted brown snake
  • Papuan black snake
  • Yellow-banded snake
  • Rough scaled snake
  • King cobra
  • Blue-bellied black snake
  • Collett's snake
  • King brown or mulga snake
  • Red-bellied black snake
  • Small-eyed snake
  • Spotted snake
  • Eastern diamond-back rattlesnake
Wow!  :faints:

Well, at least we got one snake in there.  And somehow I do not find this plenitude of poisonous snakes nearly as upsetting as the idea of box jellyfish.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on February 03, 2018, 03:32:58 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2018, 10:13:36 PM
Well, at least we got one snake in there.  And somehow I do not find this plenitude of poisonous snakes nearly as upsetting as the idea of box jellyfish.

I assume your'e referring to me, Books. The venom of human kindness flows in my veins.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 03, 2018, 06:48:56 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on February 03, 2018, 03:32:58 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2018, 10:13:36 PM
Well, at least we got one snake in there.  And somehow I do not find this plenitude of poisonous snakes nearly as upsetting as the idea of box jellyfish.

I assume your'e referring to me, Books. The venom of human kindness flows in my veins.

Sure, why not?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on February 03, 2018, 12:11:11 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 02, 2018, 10:13:36 PM
Well, at least we got one snake in there.  And somehow I do not find this plenitude of poisonous snakes nearly as upsetting as the idea of box jellyfish.

You're right there, especially the Irukandji (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irukandji_jellyfish) - it scares me more than anything!

Still, more people get run over by buses than all of these put together and I suspect that not too many of us are scared of buses.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 04, 2018, 11:05:53 AM
We came back from a few weeks away to find that the tree in our neighbour's garden across the road has been removed! 😀 It was a dark green evergreen about 35' high and it made our living room very dark. Apparently the neighbours backing on to them obtained some sort of an order to pull it down. I detested that tree but we'd been home for three days before we noticed it had gone! We were very tired; that's my excuse.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 04, 2018, 06:37:40 PM
Welcone bavk, Essie!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 04, 2018, 06:53:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on February 04, 2018, 06:37:40 PM
Welcone bavk, Essie!

Thank you kindly sir. Been visiting our son and granddaughters. It was very hectic visit because they moved house while we were there. Lovely house but it confirms that they are there, (Oz) permanently now. So what with exhaustion from the visit and the the jet lag, we didn't feel too good last week. Feeling perkier now but Mr M says I should leave Perkier alone.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 04, 2018, 07:50:21 PM
(https://imgur.com/WN2pf5v.jpg)

(From my fun wall)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2018, 07:53:53 PM
^ :lol: From the Wind in the Willows I assume?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 04, 2018, 09:51:31 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 04, 2018, 07:53:53 PM
^ :lol: From the Wind in the Willows I assume?

Correct!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 04, 2018, 10:25:33 PM
 :snicker: :snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 05, 2018, 06:35:21 AM
JUSTIFICATION OF MY THEORY,

I have long believed that the best treatment for flu is gin and tonic with ice and lemon.

Scientists now reckon that "a small amount of alcohol" (two glaases of wine) helps clear viral toxins from the brain. So, g&t with ice and slice has a febrifuge in the tonic water, ice to help further reduce temperature and soothe the throat, vitamin C in the lemon and alcohol to clear toxins . . .

What more could you ask of a drink?

:tounge in cheek:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on February 05, 2018, 09:57:04 AM
My absolute favourite gin!

(https://www.thebotanist.com/sites/default/files/product_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 08, 2018, 07:46:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!
Lillith?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 08, 2018, 07:46:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!
Lillith?

I wish. Little freeloader doesn't even pay rent.

I almost feel bad because I'm filling out my new hire paperwork now from my current job. Almost.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 08, 2018, 08:20:40 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!

Yay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 08, 2018, 08:36:05 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!

Hooray   :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on February 08, 2018, 09:16:48 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!
(https://media.giphy.com/media/S3Ow9EvZQ7TkA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 08, 2018, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on February 08, 2018, 07:23:47 PM
Guess who put in their two weeks in at a shitty serving job? Guess who has a shiny new job at a bank??!!!!!!

:bravo:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 08, 2018, 10:17:45 PM
 :thumbsup: Congratulations Buddy; so pleased for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 13, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I made a B on a piano exam that I was so unprepared for (not really because I didn't practice, sadly) and was seriously about to have a panic attack going into it.

The professor was trying to give me a talk on how to improve and the whole time my mind was on "I GOT A B!". I was really scared I would fail the test.

I walked out a believer in Jesus Christ singing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Just kidding... But the Hallelujah Chorus certainly did go through my mind!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 13, 2018, 07:31:14 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 13, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I made a B on a piano exam that I was so unprepared for (not really because I didn't practice, sadly) and was seriously about to have a panic attack going into it.

The professor was trying to give me a talk on how to improve and the whole time my mind was on "I GOT A B!". I was really scared I would fail the test.

I walked out a believer in Jesus Christ singing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Just kidding... But the Hallelujah Chorus certainly did go through my mind!
Excellent :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 13, 2018, 08:29:16 PM
Good one, Harmonie!

:dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 13, 2018, 09:11:43 PM
Hallelujah indeed.  :beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 13, 2018, 11:56:58 PM
Harmonie, In the past you were a reed instrument person if I recall correctly.  But pianos have almost no reeds at all. What's up with that?

In any case, congrats for getting a good grade for playing that string and hammer thing.

You know what would be a sensational post?  If you could play the Oboe, baritone, tenor. alto sax, or clarinet in a video for your friends here at HAF....... Just think! ...... You'd have an international audience of people who already like you.  Best audience ever......
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 14, 2018, 01:28:33 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 13, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I made a B on a piano exam that I was so unprepared for (not really because I didn't practice, sadly) and was seriously about to have a panic attack going into it.

The professor was trying to give me a talk on how to improve and the whole time my mind was on "I GOT A B!". I was really scared I would fail the test.

I walked out a believer in Jesus Christ singing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Just kidding... But the Hallelujah Chorus certainly did go through my mind!

Congrats Harmonie! I know you feel like you could have done better, but I'm sure that whatever you played sounded lovely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 14, 2018, 02:04:41 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on February 13, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
I made a B on a piano exam that I was so unprepared for (not really because I didn't practice, sadly) and was seriously about to have a panic attack going into it.

The professor was trying to give me a talk on how to improve and the whole time my mind was on "I GOT A B!". I was really scared I would fail the test.

I walked out a believer in Jesus Christ singing Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Just kidding... But the Hallelujah Chorus certainly did go through my mind!

That's always a good feeling. Back in college I had a big test in differential equations that I didn't bother to study for. Not only that, but I woke up seriously late and after driving an hour to the school - it was a wild night - I walked up to the building just as everyone was walking out having finished the test. They all had a good laugh. I walked into the room just as the department secretary was packing up but she let me take the test anyway.

Ten minutes later I was on my way to my next lab and ran into that math professor who told me in a stern sort of voice that we needed to have a chat about my missing the test. He was shocked when I told him that I had finished it in the ten minutes between him leaving the room and the secretary closing everything up. The laughing hyenas were even more shocked when I did better than any of them.

Ah, the glory days. Most people who know me today wouldn't believe that I went to college, much less excelled in a seemingly obtuse and arcane subject.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on February 15, 2018, 01:08:12 AM
Thanks, everyone! The rest of the semester is only going to get harder, I hear. =(

Quote from: Icarus on February 13, 2018, 11:56:58 PM
Harmonie, In the past you were a reed instrument person if I recall correctly.  But pianos have almost no reeds at all. What's up with that?

Oh, no... I would never abandon my precious woodwinds for the piano! Personally, I actually prefer the timbre of the harpsichord and organ over the piano. Heck, I even prefer the timbre of early pianos (like 18th century pianofortes) to modern ones. I'm an odd one.

Understand I am only playing this instrument because I'm a music student and we all have to take four semesters of it.

QuoteYou know what would be a sensational post?  If you could play the Oboe, baritone, tenor. alto sax, or clarinet in a video for your friends here at HAF....... Just think! ...... You'd have an international audience of people who already like you.  Best audience ever......

Pft... I can only claim to play the oboe and bassoon. The only recordings of me that I currently have are for someone very special, and those are a work in progress. Hopefully I could make something to post here, but I'd have to lug my recording equipment to the campus in a practice room and I get really shy about that. Pathetic, I know. I only like recording when I'm at home alone, and there are so few opportunities for that anymore.

Quote from: Buddy on February 14, 2018, 01:28:33 AMCongrats Harmonie! I know you feel like you could have done better, but I'm sure that whatever you played sounded lovely.

Trust me, it didn't. I was a nervous wreck and made a lot of mistakes. And the piano was out of tune on top of that.

Quote from: jumbojak on February 14, 2018, 02:04:41 AM
That's always a good feeling. Back in college I had a big test in differential equations that I didn't bother to study for. Not only that, but I woke up seriously late and after driving an hour to the school - it was a wild night - I walked up to the building just as everyone was walking out having finished the test. They all had a good laugh. I walked into the room just as the department secretary was packing up but she let me take the test anyway.

Ten minutes later I was on my way to my next lab and ran into that math professor who told me in a stern sort of voice that we needed to have a chat about my missing the test. He was shocked when I told him that I had finished it in the ten minutes between him leaving the room and the secretary closing everything up. The laughing hyenas were even more shocked when I did better than any of them.

Ah, the glory days. Most people who know me today wouldn't believe that I went to college, much less excelled in a seemingly obtuse and arcane subject.

Wow. You got super lucky there! I remember at my previous university, I made a huge mistake and came into one of my finals late because I got the time wrong. I was mortified. Thankfully the professor was understanding and I came out of that class easily with an A. It was one of my favorite classes that I have ever took (a class called Plants and People, where we got to tie in the science of botany with the use of plants/plant products for society), and I was so embarrassed that I did that to the professor.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on February 19, 2018, 04:56:27 PM
Just felt like sharing this...    ;D
https://sports.yahoo.com/norway-dominating-medal-count-time-somebody-something-112948749.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 19, 2018, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 19, 2018, 04:56:27 PM
Just felt like sharing this...    ;D
https://sports.yahoo.com/norway-dominating-medal-count-time-somebody-something-112948749.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb

OK, just 'cos you guys live in the arctic, are born with skis or skates already fitted etc!

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 19, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on February 19, 2018, 04:56:27 PM
Just felt like sharing this...    ;D
https://sports.yahoo.com/norway-dominating-medal-count-time-somebody-something-112948749.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb

And hear we see the Norwegian in their natural habitat...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 22, 2018, 06:02:11 PM
I can take a power nap without feeling overly guilty for doing so.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 09:28:13 AM
Proud Dad moment :)

My son in the McLaren pit during testing. He's Alonso's performance engineer this season!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28276897_1727309190652908_2267049151275380294_n.jpg?oh=c960e60a60d29c313df2f4039bd96293&oe=5B1D0B5D)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on February 23, 2018, 12:30:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2018, 09:28:13 AM
Proud Dad moment :)

My son in the McLaren pit during testing. He's Alonso's performance engineer this season!


Fabuloso!  Very exciting!   8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on February 23, 2018, 01:00:49 PM
Congratulations to Tank Jr! That's an impressive accomplishment  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 23, 2018, 01:26:01 PM
Yes, bloody well done, Junior!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 02:46:18 PM
How long do F1 engines run between rebuilds or replacement?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 23, 2018, 04:08:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2018, 09:28:13 AM
Proud Dad moment :)

My son in the McLaren pit during testing. He's Alonso's performance engineer this season!

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28276897_1727309190652908_2267049151275380294_n.jpg?oh=c960e60a60d29c313df2f4039bd96293&oe=5B1D0B5D)
That is a, Proud Dad Moment.:smilenod:
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 04:20:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 02:46:18 PM
How long do F1 engines run between rebuilds or replacement?
There are 21 races and 5 engines allowed. Plus practice, quifying and testing. So about 25 hours of useful life. They don't get rebuilt as they are sealed by the FIA. But they comprise more than the ICU. They are leathal with a honking great DC power pack that when charged will kill you in an instant.

Mercedes 2018 engine (https://maxf1.net/en/mercedes-f1-2018-engine-close-to-1000-hp/)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:09:14 PM
Sealed how? Like, tape on gasketed parts to show tampering? Like, if there was a catastrophic failure due to an assembly error - say, debris in an oil gallery - can they take it apart to inspect?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2018, 09:19:01 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:09:14 PM
Sealed how? Like, tape on gasketed parts to show tampering? Like, if there was a catastrophic failure due to an assembly error - say, debris in an oil gallery - can they take it apart to inspect?
I don't know the mechanism. But there are serious penalties for carrying out illegal work on the power units. If an ICU, or gearbox or turbo etc. suffered a breakdown of some kind then it can be examined to see why.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:50:02 PM
Cool stuff but too sophisticated for me. This is more more my speed.  ;D


https://youtu.be/IGtdhl2N6tc
(https://youtu.be/IGtdhl2N6tc)

Might start halfway through but the beginning really sets it off...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 25, 2018, 09:25:18 PM
Congrats Tank Jr! Sounds like a cool job.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 25, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:50:02 PM
Cool stuff but too sophisticated for me. This is more more my speed.  ;D





Might start halfway through but the beginning really sets it off...

The tollerences are so tight on the bore of an F1 engine it seazes when it gets cold. They have to circulate hot oil through it before they can start it up! Quite a different beast.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 25, 2018, 10:15:34 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:50:02 PM
Cool stuff but too sophisticated for me. This is more more my speed.  ;D


https://youtu.be/IGtdhl2N6tc
(https://youtu.be/IGtdhl2N6tc)

Might start halfway through but the beginning really sets it off...

Petrol heads! Hah!

OK, back when I was young I did supe up my motorbike . . . Lifted the compression, fitted a (much) bigger carb and surprised the riders of Hondas - which were then just getting established (mid 60s). They had no idea a 250cc Royal Enfield Crusader could do wheelies! (Neither did I, nearly lost it!)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 25, 2018, 10:27:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 25, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 23, 2018, 09:50:02 PM
Cool stuff but too sophisticated for me. This is more more my speed.  ;D





Might start halfway through but the beginning really sets it off...

The tollerences are so tight on the bore of an F1 engine it seazes when it gets cold. They have to circulate hot oil through it before they can start it up! Quite a different beast.

Have you or your son ever heard of Smokey Yunick? Greatest engineer/cheat in racing. He once built a 15/16 scale car to get one over the officials. When the rules said that the stock torque converter had to be in the car he strapped it down in the trunk.

Anyway, there's a photo of Smokey standing on pit road waiting for his car to come in. He's wearing his white coveralls and cowboy hat holding an acetylene torch to an old fashioned metal oil can. His dyno testing had shown that adding cooler oil during a pit stop cost them power and had figured out how long to heat the can to reach operating temperature.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on February 27, 2018, 08:05:20 AM
What's making me cheerful lately, absolutely giggly, is how many tough-talking, middle-aged white guys are terrified of a Latina teenager with a buzz cut.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on February 27, 2018, 08:14:57 AM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on February 27, 2018, 08:05:20 AM
What's making me cheerful lately, absolutely giggly, is how many tough-talking, middle-aged white guys are terrified of a Latina teenager with a buzz cut.

Yes, it is an interesting phenomena I have also noticed. Some celebtities have already ssid they would vote for her if she entered politics.

(Section deleted and moved to "Another mass shooting")
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 02, 2018, 03:34:26 PM
I woke up this morning sure it was Saturday. Turns out it's only Friday! :grin: Feels like I've gained a weekend day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 02, 2018, 06:58:07 PM
OMG I'm so happy...the Nazi's are here (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15634.0)!

Someone get the tea kettle going, meanwhile I'll make up some delicious crumpets. I usually just like mine warm with butter, but I'm sure we can also provide some sweet or savory toppings to go with these.

It will be so nice...sigh. :dance:

"HUGS EVERYONE"


:daddance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on March 02, 2018, 07:15:30 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 02, 2018, 06:58:07 PM
OMG I'm so happy...the Nazi's are here (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15634.0)!

Someone get the tea kettle going, meanwhile I'll make up some delicious crumpets. I usually just like mine warm with butter, but I'm sure we can also provide some sweet or savory toppings to go with these.

It will be so nice...sigh. :dance:

"HUGS EVERYONE"


:daddance:

Yeah, I predict this won't last long.  Still, I'll make some of those little sandwiches to go with your tea and crumpets.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 02, 2018, 07:29:43 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 02, 2018, 07:15:30 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 02, 2018, 06:58:07 PM
OMG I'm so happy...the Nazi's are here (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=15634.0)!

Someone get the tea kettle going, meanwhile I'll make up some delicious crumpets. I usually just like mine warm with butter, but I'm sure we can also provide some sweet or savory toppings to go with these.

It will be so nice...sigh. :dance:

"HUGS EVERYONE"


:daddance:

Yeah, I predict this won't last long.  Still, I'll make some of those little sandwiches to go with your tea and crumpets.

I was packing my shit. I was on my way out. But then I saw a Nazi come in. I noticed that some welcomed him. I dropped my bags and thought, "Maybe I can stay for one more cup of tea."

Can we use this as our tablecloth? You know...To make him feel welcomed.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Blason_du_National_Socialist_Movement_usa.svg/1200px-Blason_du_National_Socialist_Movement_usa.svg.png)

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Mh8jTmycSuoWA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 03, 2018, 10:01:15 AM
Grumpy no more!

The antifreese has worked! My kitchen sink now drains freely - more freely than before after some of the pipework got a reaming out!

Side benefit is that the cupboard under the sink (full of cleaning stuff and recycling bin) has had its most thorough cleaning since I installed it over 10 years ago. Floor next.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
The new washing machine just arrived! The old one broke, as if it suddenly decided it would just sit there and die after it has signed a mechanical "Do Not Revive Fix" statement.

Motor problems.  :sadnod: We said our goodbyes and called the garbage company so that they could collect the metal carcass as quickly as possible. 

:sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 14, 2018, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
The new washing machine just arrived! The old one broke, as if it suddenly decided it would just sit there and die after it has signed a mechanical "Do Not Revive Fix" statement.

Motor problems.  :sadnod: We said our goodbyes and called the garbage company so that they could collect the metal carcass as quickly as possible. 

:sad sigh:
Sometimes it's like saying goodbye to a friend . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 11:06:17 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 14, 2018, 08:00:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 14, 2018, 07:54:29 PM
The new washing machine just arrived! The old one broke, as if it suddenly decided it would just sit there and die after it has signed a mechanical "Do Not Revive Fix" statement.

Motor problems.  :sadnod: We said our goodbyes and called the garbage company so that they could collect the metal carcass as quickly as possible. 

:sad sigh:
Sometimes it's like saying goodbye to a friend . . .

It does, up until the point we started to discuss selling it for parts. I would never do that to a friend. Really!  :devil:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:39:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?

Motor and electric panel problems, according to the repair person. I don't discard the possibility that they're trying to scam us, saying it's a more serious issue than it actually is, but they were from the authorised repair service so it's less likely than if we called a random repairman. The washing machine was bought from a supermarket eons ago and is no longer under  guarantee so we thought it was time to buy a newer, more eco-friendly model which will save us costs in the long run.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:41:21 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?
Known of a couple of bearing failures rather than electrical ones. Happier with digital programmers, the old rotary switch jobs could be a bloody nuisance and a common cause for scrappage.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 01:40:08 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:39:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?

Motor and electric panel problems, according to the repair person. I don't discard the possibility that they're trying to scam us, saying it's a more serious issue than it actually is, but they were from the authorised repair service so it's less likely than if we called a random repairman. The washing machine was bought from a supermarket eons ago and is no longer under  guarantee so we thought it was time to buy a newer, more eco-friendly model which will save us costs in the long run.

I don't doubt you could save in the long run. I'm impressed though that a supermarket sells large appliances.

Quote from: Dave on March 15, 2018, 12:41:21 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?
Known of a couple of bearing failures rather than electrical ones. Happier with digital programmers, the old rotary switch jobs could be a bloody nuisance and a common cause for scrappage.

A bearing failure was my thinking. You can almost always find replacement bearings too. So long as the shaft wasn't totally wrecked it's usually fixable.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 02:21:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 01:40:08 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 15, 2018, 12:39:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 15, 2018, 12:24:34 AM
The repair person said it was motor problems? I've seen a lot of washing machines break down but never a failed motor. The brushless motors most use keep going for a looooong time. They weren't the same folks who sold you the new washer were they?

Motor and electric panel problems, according to the repair person. I don't discard the possibility that they're trying to scam us, saying it's a more serious issue than it actually is, but they were from the authorised repair service so it's less likely than if we called a random repairman. The washing machine was bought from a supermarket eons ago and is no longer under  guarantee so we thought it was time to buy a newer, more eco-friendly model which will save us costs in the long run.

I don't doubt you could save in the long run. I'm impressed though that a supermarket sells large appliances.

Sorry, autocorrect changed 'hypermarket' to 'supermarket'.  ::) The french chain Carrefour to be exact.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 16, 2018, 04:21:17 AM
JJ and Dave, I agree that bearing failure may have been the cause. The three of us might have merely replaced the bearings but that is not the way the world works these days.  Parts are no longer replaced as in the practical and sensible and economic ways of the past.  Shit can the whole thing and replace it with a more expensive new one. Sad but true.........
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2018, 11:22:42 AM
So...today autumn starts in the southern hemisphere! Colder days! :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 20, 2018, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2018, 11:22:42 AM
So...today autumn starts in the southern hemisphere! Colder days! :dance:
That's a coincidence, we have just moved into Spring - warmer days  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 20, 2018, 01:48:05 PM
https://youtu.be/qcjh1a9Yoao
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2018, 09:26:29 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 20, 2018, 12:42:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 20, 2018, 11:22:42 AM
So...today autumn starts in the southern hemisphere! Colder days! :dance:
That's a coincidence, we have just moved into Spring - warmer days  :dance:

:o That's an uncanny coincidence!

;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 22, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
My loan is all finalized and I go to pick up my car on Saturday. I love working at a bank.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 22, 2018, 09:34:15 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 22, 2018, 09:59:56 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 22, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
My loan is all finalized and I go to pick up my car on Saturday. I love working at a bank.
Congratulations, Buddy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 22, 2018, 10:03:31 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 22, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
My loan is all finalized and I go to pick up my car on Saturday. I love working at a bank.
We demand pictures!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 22, 2018, 10:09:41 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on March 22, 2018, 10:03:31 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 22, 2018, 09:32:06 PM
My loan is all finalized and I go to pick up my car on Saturday. I love working at a bank.
We demand pictures!  ;D

You will get many pictures!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2018, 02:11:02 PM
The new washing machine is so silent you don't even notice it's there. It's like...the perfect house guest. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 24, 2018, 02:12:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2018, 02:11:02 PM
The new washing machine is so silent you don't even notice it's there. It's like...the perfect house guest. :grin:
Never invite Bluenose to stay!!! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2018, 02:14:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 24, 2018, 02:12:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 24, 2018, 02:11:02 PM
The new washing machine is so silent you don't even notice it's there. It's like...the perfect house guest. :grin:
Never invite Bluenose to stay!!! :D

Hehee!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 24, 2018, 10:12:11 PM
I'm just finishing up at the dealership and then I get to take my new MINI home. I've named him Jezza
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 03:21:11 AM
We made it home in one piece! I didn't get many pictures, but I'll get more tomorrow. This is such a great car to drive. I thought Charlie was zippy, but Jezza is a speed demon haha.

(https://i.imgur.com/zIYeOYh.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on March 25, 2018, 05:10:11 AM
Nice car Buddy. Congratulations and enjoy driving it safely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2018, 05:37:29 AM
Quote from: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 03:21:11 AM
We made it home in one piece! I didn't get many pictures, but I'll get more tomorrow. This is such a great car to drive. I thought Charlie was zippy, but Jezza is a speed demon haha.

(https://i.imgur.com/zIYeOYh.jpg)
Lovely car. I don't want to read a post on FB from your mother that it killed you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 10:02:46 AM
Don't, worry Tank. I won't drive like an idiot and this car has all the safety features af a BMW. Seriously, the dealer told me this thing has like, 11 different airbags and is built like a tank.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 25, 2018, 10:45:24 AM
Quote from: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 10:02:46 AM
Don't, worry Tank. I won't drive like an idiot and this car has all the safety features af a BMW. Seriously, the dealer told me this thing has like, 11 different airbags and is built like a tank.
A Panzer III is no match for a Tiger, and you aren't in the Tiger the other red neck nutter is. All cars are made of the thinnest possible metal to save weight and cost while meeting the lowest possible safety standards that will allow the maker to claim they meet 'the highest possible safety standards'. Take care it's just a way of getting from A to B.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 04:51:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 03:21:11 AM
We made it home in one piece! I didn't get many pictures, but I'll get more tomorrow. This is such a great car to drive. I thought Charlie was zippy, but Jezza is a speed demon haha.

(https://i.imgur.com/zIYeOYh.jpg)

Such a cute car!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 25, 2018, 05:09:34 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 25, 2018, 04:51:51 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 03:21:11 AM
We made it home in one piece! I didn't get many pictures, but I'll get more tomorrow. This is such a great car to drive. I thought Charlie was zippy, but Jezza is a speed demon haha.

(https://i.imgur.com/zIYeOYh.jpg)

Such a cute car!  8)

Yeah, nice one Buddy! I can just remember when I could get into and out of such cars without the aid of some sort of handle or prop!

Actually, though a bit lower, the Mini Cooper Countryman that was in front of me the other day sermed bigger than my shopping trolley Toyota Aygo. My old Mini van, veteran of many trips to the bumpy bits of Wales (where it also served as cosy living accomodation for two) was much smaller than these modern ones!

Ah, them was the days, sliding windows, pull wire to open the door, only three people needed to bump it side ways into and out of tight parking places - oh what fun! I even knew what all the bits under the hood were then, and could fix most of them without the aid of special tools or a computer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 05:30:48 PM
I get what you mean Dave. There's a lot of technology added in the 14 years between my last MINI and this one. The new one doesn't even have a dipstick because everything is monitored electronically by the car's computer
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 25, 2018, 05:40:51 PM
No dipstick? And I thought needing a scan tool to change a bmw battery was bad. I wouldn't like that at all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 25, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
Quote from: Buddy on March 25, 2018, 05:30:48 PM
I get what you mean Dave. There's a lot of technology added in the 14 years between my last MINI and this one. The new one doesn't even have a dipstick because everything is monitored electronically by the car's computer

Shudder!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on March 25, 2018, 07:08:59 PM
Gotta admit it. Looks like a fun car.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 26, 2018, 12:39:40 AM
It is ridiculously fun to drive. I spent all day driving on various roads from highway to back roads. I thought sport mode was going to be a gimmick but holy crap does it go hard. Plus when the weather is cold it does this:

(https://i.imgur.com/c6jNulV.jpg)

You lot will get a kick out of this too. I had an officer over to inspect the VIN since I bought the car in another state. My mom just happened to be with me since we had just gotten lunch. The officer looks at me, then my mom and says, "That's quite a nice car for someone's first car." Dude thought I was 16 and my mom bought it for me lmao.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 26, 2018, 01:45:17 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:03:35 AM
Quote from: Buddy on March 26, 2018, 12:39:40 AM
It is ridiculously fun to drive. I spent all day driving on various roads from highway to back roads. I thought sport mode was going to be a gimmick but holy crap does it go hard. Plus when the weather is cold it does this:

(https://i.imgur.com/c6jNulV.jpg)

You lot will get a kick out of this too. I had an officer over to inspect the VIN since I bought the car in another state. My mom just happened to be with me since we had just gotten lunch. The officer looks at me, then my mom and says, "That's quite a nice car for someone's first car." Dude thought I was 16 and my mom bought it for me lmao.

:lol: Adorable!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:05:39 AM
I'm cheerful because Friday's a holiday but then I remember that today's only Tuesday and feel a little grumpy. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 28, 2018, 05:59:37 PM
Nice wheels Buddy, congrats! 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on March 28, 2018, 10:55:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:05:39 AM
I'm cheerful because Friday's a holiday but then I remember that today's only Tuesday and feel a little grumpy. :sad sigh:

Friday's a holiday? You mean Good Friday? Even living in one of the most Christian states, I've never gotten the day off.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 11:05:30 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 28, 2018, 10:55:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:05:39 AM
I'm cheerful because Friday's a holiday but then I remember that today's only Tuesday and feel a little grumpy. :sad sigh:

Friday's a holiday? You mean Good Friday? Even living in one of the most Christian states, I've never gotten the day off.

Yes, in southern Brazil everything's an excuse to celebrate or get the day off.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on March 29, 2018, 01:54:11 PM
Buddy, that is one fabulous looking car! I love the colors. And after hearing you talk about how nimble and quick it is, I want to test drive one... not to buy it, just to feel it for a bit!
Have fun and like dad Tank said, be safe too!  :maracas:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on March 29, 2018, 04:19:30 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 28, 2018, 10:55:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:05:39 AM
I'm cheerful because Friday's a holiday but then I remember that today's only Tuesday and feel a little grumpy. :sad sigh:

Friday's a holiday? You mean Good Friday? Even living in one of the most Christian states, I've never gotten the day off.

I actually have Friday and Monday off, so nice four day weekend...Automotive Industry takes it Zombie Holidays seriously. Even our customers in Canada. 8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on March 30, 2018, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on March 29, 2018, 04:19:30 PM
Quote from: Harmonie on March 28, 2018, 10:55:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 28, 2018, 02:05:39 AM
I'm cheerful because Friday's a holiday but then I remember that today's only Tuesday and feel a little grumpy. :sad sigh:

Friday's a holiday? You mean Good Friday? Even living in one of the most Christian states, I've never gotten the day off.

I actually have Friday and Monday off, so nice four day weekend...Automotive Industry takes it Zombie Holidays seriously. Even our customers in Canada. 8)

I'm jealous. Even the banks are open today. I don't mind though, it's not like I celebrate Good Friday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on March 30, 2018, 04:38:13 PM
>Reasons to be cheerful!

JUST DO IT
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 02:16:09 PM
So yesterday I had the day off, today it feels like Sunday but in reality it's only Saturday!  :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 10:24:32 PM
Stayed home all day today (it doesn't stop raining) and now I'm going out.  :yes!: Probably going to eat a burger and catch a movie.

I like staying home but not all day long, and especially on the weekend.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2018, 10:37:14 PM
I was about half a kilo under my target weight this morning - good excuse for a treat!

In this case half a 10" pizza with all the hot stuff on it washed down with a glass of wine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 31, 2018, 11:07:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on March 31, 2018, 10:37:14 PM
I was about half a kilo under my target weight this morning - good excuse for a treat!

In this case half a 10" pizza with all the hot stuff on it washed down with a glass of wine.
:yum: :let'seat: :cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 01, 2018, 01:27:17 AM
I'm leaving work which is good by itself but this is the first Saturday in a long time where I haven't left feeling grumpy and sore. Eating better and cutting out moat of the sugar seems to be helping.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 10:24:32 PM
Stayed home all day today (it doesn't stop raining) and now I'm going out.  :yes!: Probably going to eat a burger and catch a movie.

I like staying home but not all day long, and especially on the weekend.

I wanted a burger and fries sooooooooo bad today. I was good though and had a grilled cheeken sammich with brocolli. Enjoy your burger for me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 01, 2018, 03:44:36 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 01, 2018, 01:27:17 AM
I'm leaving work which is good by itself but this is the first Saturday in a long time where I haven't left feeling grumpy and sore. Eating better and cutting out moat of the sugar seems to be helping.

Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2018, 10:24:32 PM
Stayed home all day today (it doesn't stop raining) and now I'm going out.  :yes!: Probably going to eat a burger and catch a movie.

I like staying home but not all day long, and especially on the weekend.

I wanted a burger and fries sooooooooo bad today. I was good though and had a grilled cheeken sammich with brocolli. Enjoy your burger for me.

The burger was served rather cold (I hate inefficient fast food) and a bit soggy, but I tried, I really did. It's after meals like tonight's that I think I wouldn't miss it if I decided to cut burgers cold turkey.  ::)

Hang in there JJ!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2018, 08:38:37 PM
Nothing like an afternoon power nap to better the mood when you've slept badly at night!

:visit morpheus:

Now that I'm almost awake I think I'll go out and have a mochaccino topped with chantilly. :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 05:10:33 AM
The air conditioner is working! THE AIR CONDITIONER IS WORKING!!!  :rockin':
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2018, 07:04:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 05:10:33 AM
The air conditioner is working! THE AIR CONDITIONER IS WORKING!!!  :rockin':
Yay!
Cool, man!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2018, 08:57:51 AM
Oops!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 02:30:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 05:10:33 AM
The air conditioner is working! THE AIR CONDITIONER IS WORKING!!!  :rockin':

:yes!:

:grin:


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 02:59:29 PM
Of course, I managed to screw something up. I forgot to double press the selector on the thermostat and thought it was set to 72. The actual setting was 53. I dreamed I had fallen into a frozen lake last night.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2018, 04:22:03 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 02:59:29 PM
Of course, I managed to screw something up. I forgot to double press the selector on the thermostat and thought it was set to 72. The actual setting was 53. I dreamed I had fallen into a frozen lake last night.

The cold didn't wake you up?  :shocked:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 15, 2018, 06:35:01 PM
Not with that dream...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:23:05 PM
Eons ago we submitted a paper to numerous scientific journals (one after the other), and rejection after rejection (I think it was 5 total) and a post-peer review revision and resubmission, we just got a much awaited email from Scientific Reports (Nature) saying that a decision had been reached. The paper has been accepted!  :jumps: :frolic: :yes!:

My first. :grin:

I don't know exactly when it'll be available online, but when it is, you can be sure I'll link to it here! :grin: :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 20, 2018, 05:36:55 PM
YAY!

:party:

(https://imgur.com/rcwSt9I.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:41:44 PM
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I'm so happy right now! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on April 20, 2018, 06:00:33 PM
Wow, that is awesome! Great work!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 20, 2018, 06:34:30 PM
Great news! Congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2018, 06:56:08 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:23:05 PM
Eons ago we submitted a paper to numerous scientific journals (one after the other), and rejection after rejection (I think it was 5 total) and a post-peer review revision and resubmission, we just got a much awaited email from Scientific Reports (Nature) saying that a decision had been reached. The paper has been accepted!  :jumps: :frolic: :yes!:

My first. :grin:

I don't know exactly when it'll be available online, but when it is, you can be sure I'll link to it here! :grin: :P

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 20, 2018, 07:12:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:41:44 PM
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

I'm so happy right now! :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/l63PeIx.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 20, 2018, 08:04:45 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:23:05 PM
Eons ago we submitted a paper to numerous scientific journals (one after the other), and rejection after rejection (I think it was 5 total) and a post-peer review revision and resubmission, we just got a much awaited email from Scientific Reports (Nature) saying that a decision had been reached. The paper has been accepted!  :jumps: :frolic: :yes!:

My first. :grin:

I don't know exactly when it'll be available online, but when it is, you can be sure I'll link to it here! :grin: :P

Great news!!!!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :cheerful dance 2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 20, 2018, 08:33:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:23:05 PM
...
My first. :grin:
...

I'm sure it won't be your last! Congratulations, xSilverPhinx.  :cheersfortwo:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 20, 2018, 08:48:08 PM
 Awwwwwwwlright Silver!  I/we are even more proud of you.  :cheers: :toff:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on April 20, 2018, 09:31:28 PM
Well, that's a helluva thing...  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 10:06:11 PM
:grin:

Quote from: Magdalena on April 20, 2018, 08:33:36 PM
I'm sure it won't be your last!

I sure hope not! I fully intend to bombard you guys with links to accepted papers in the future, heheh. :grin:

I am a co-author in this one, and am working on a paper in which I share first authorship (two first authors), which is way more important to me because basically it's what I did for my end of course project, and we have some very interesting results. Hopefully it'll be finished. submitted and accepted soon! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 20, 2018, 10:26:19 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 10:06:11 PM
:grin:

Quote from: Magdalena on April 20, 2018, 08:33:36 PM
I'm sure it won't be your last!

I sure hope not! I fully intend to bombard you guys with links to accepted papers in the future, heheh. :grin:

I am a co-author in this one, and am working on a paper in which I share first authorship (two first authors), which is way more important to me because basically it's what I did for my end of course project, and we have some very interesting results. Hopefully it'll be finished. submitted and accepted soon! :grin:
Can't wait.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on April 21, 2018, 12:02:44 AM
Splendid news, xSilverPhinx! Well done you and your team for persisting and getting a result.  :brava:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
That's pretty cool xSilverPhinx. I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on April 21, 2018, 07:10:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2018, 05:23:05 PM
I don't know exactly when it'll be available online, but when it is, you can be sure I'll link to it here! :grin: :P

This is so wonderful, congratulations!   :clapping:   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.

It has to do with caffeine attenuating the expression of fear memories. :smilenod: It's some interesting stuff. I don't fully agree with some of their conclusions in the paper but then again I was a mere slave undergrad intern at the time...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 21, 2018, 01:42:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.

It has to do with caffeine attenuating the expression of fear memories. :smilenod: It's some interesting stuff. I don't fully agree with some of their conclusions in the paper but then again I was a mere slave undergrad intern at the time...

Interesting, similar I suppose to the thought that exposure to chronic caffeine during pre-adolescence or adolescence specifically affects hippocampus-dependent learning and memory as opposed to learning and memory in general? :headscratch:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 02:27:06 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 21, 2018, 01:42:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.

It has to do with caffeine attenuating the expression of fear memories. :smilenod: It's some interesting stuff. I don't fully agree with some of their conclusions in the paper but then again I was a mere slave undergrad intern at the time...

Interesting, similar I suppose to the thought that exposure to chronic caffeine during pre-adolescence or adolescence specifically affects hippocampus-dependent learning and memory as opposed to learning and memory in general? :headscratch:

Good question! Interesting that you mention adolescents (the theme of my more important paper :grin:).

We didn't evaluate chronic caffeine exposure, just acute administrations in adults before and after "remembering" sessions in a hippocampus-dependent task (contextual memory). The idea is that caffeine facilitates reconsolidation of an aversive memory by changing the emotional valence of the memory (just how aversive it is). I think it probably has more to do with diverted attention which cause the animals to be distracted during the remembering sessions, but we didn't test for that, so I can't say. 

Younger animals with chronic exposure to caffeine will most probably behave differently.   

Before animals reach adulthood there are a lot of structural and functional modifications going on, so it's very possible that caffeine could be influencing hippocampus-dependent learning and memory. Or maybe the pre-frontal cortex (attention), which develops much later. I don't know. There could be a receptor thing going on as well, if there is a higher number of receptors for caffeine which facilitate or impair learning in those age groups then there will be different behavioural outcomes. 

What exactly do you mean by "learning and memory in general"? The hippocampus in humans is important for episodic memories, especially. There are types of learning that do not depend on the hippocampus, such as cued learning, in which the animal learns to associate a beep with an aversive experience, such as a footshock. In that case, the amygdala plays a key role.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 23, 2018, 09:50:37 PM
Just bought a book I've been wanting to read for quite a while:

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcT_Z7eRvdMu8FpkK_9jeW5W7QlXr5sCrexH2_HRl4XcQ3nQcup7&hash=9e2bcdedc3d4d924b042559a135b91af61bd7733)

It'll arrive only in June, though.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on April 25, 2018, 01:06:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.

It has to do with caffeine attenuating the expression of fear memories. :smilenod: It's some interesting stuff. I don't fully agree with some of their conclusions in the paper but then again I was a mere slave undergrad intern at the time...

Wow, good job! It sounds interesting and I can't wait to read it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2018, 01:56:19 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 25, 2018, 01:06:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 21, 2018, 12:52:43 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 21, 2018, 02:14:26 AM
I doubt I could understand it when it's in print but I'll try.

It has to do with caffeine attenuating the expression of fear memories. :smilenod: It's some interesting stuff. I don't fully agree with some of their conclusions in the paper but then again I was a mere slave undergrad intern at the time...

Wow, good job! It sounds interesting and I can't wait to read it!

:grin:

It's been sent to production. :smilenod: I've been obsessively tracking its progress. :P

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.tinypic.com%2F358c9br.png&hash=f191963aaa22989e4a32493eab8a640f3d6e2be0)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on April 27, 2018, 12:54:18 PM
Geez, there are so many steps! And with each one being documented, I can see how you could get obsessed with waiting for the next little step to show up. It *looks like* the process is almost complete..... hopefully?  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on April 27, 2018, 01:17:26 PM
Why do there seem to be repeat loops, submitted-checked-assigned-submitted-checked-assigned etc? Does that mean rewrites and re-submisdions or different stages of editing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2018, 09:28:37 PM
Quote from: Dragonia on April 27, 2018, 12:54:18 PM
Geez, there are so many steps! And with each one being documented, I can see how you could get obsessed with waiting for the next little step to show up. It *looks like* the process is almost complete..... hopefully?  :thumbsup:

Yeah, mostly the obsession comes from wanting to know if it's been accepted or rejected...or if the peer reviewers and editor asked for further experiments or rewrites. After that it gets easier. :P

The peer review process is great for science and all, but it can be difficult when the rejection comes. Then, usually, the suggestions are incorporated into the paper, further experiments are performed, etc...we make it better. When I finish my own paper in which I am going to share first authorship, it's essentially going to be my baby, you don't want to read bad things about your baby! :P We joke about it at the lab, how long each paper's gestation period was and all. This one's was pretty long and stressful.

I have another one in the oven, again as a co-author, on the effects of fluoxetine (prozac) on memory generalization, which is a primary symptom of disorders such as PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Overgeneralization is when robust and pathological memories are triggered by things with little to no association with traumatic events, and we found that fluoxetine keeps memories hippocampus-dependant, which means it lessens this kind of generalization, and saw what kind of subcellular structure may be responsible for this (dendritic spine shape). It was submitted to Neuropsychopharmacology, another of Nature's journals, still stuck in the peer-review process. We'll probably get an answer soon.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F359y6xc.png&hash=a82f9f989b646c16a7a430ef3188635f45854a56)

*deep breath*

:grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2018, 09:30:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on April 27, 2018, 01:17:26 PM
Why do there seem to be repeat loops, submitted-checked-assigned-submitted-checked-assigned etc? Does that mean rewrites and re-submisdions or different stages of editing?

The corresponding author/group leader knows for sure, but I think after a general quality check they asked for the paper to be fixed and resubmitted...before being officially submitted. I don't know why that happened that many times. :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on May 02, 2018, 12:48:10 AM
I had the most difficult of my finals today - my jury and piano. I did pretty well on both. Got told it was my best jury, which was really good. And I made a mid-B on my piano exam. Honestly, I wasn't even expecting that. I wasn't even sure what I was going to come out of there with.

Piano was straight-up hell this semester (because I suck lol). I'm so glad I am done with those classes forever.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 02:44:56 AM
On Sunday we cut hay and I started getting one of our four wheel wagons back into usable shape. It's pretty beat up and I was thinking about painting it but didn't want to fool with a wire wheel to clean up all the chunky rust. In the back of my head I was wishing for a needle scaler to make quick work of the job.

Fast forward to yesterday and I was perusing the local junk store on my way home from work. There wasn't much of interest but I noticed two boxes pushed back under a shelf labeled "Texas Pneumatic"! There ware two brand new needle scalers for about a $300 discount off list price. :)

Now I can take chunky rust and bubbled paint off with ease. It was a small thing but made me smile. It was funny having to explain to people what I was buying. Even the old guys didn't know what the hell it was. The cashier and lady in line behind me thought I was crazy to pay what I did. Little did they know...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 02, 2018, 06:14:36 PM
So the bosses and the lady from the state employment agency have agreed with me that I should be licenced for these:
(https://www.klaravik.no/uploads/extrabilder37031_large.jpg)
So this and most of next week will be spent in training to get a licence to operate these machines (don't know what they are called in English).
Started today and the theory is quite dull, but I expect the practical bits will be much more fun.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 06:28:06 PM
That's a wheel loader. You can make decent money as an operator. The turning radius sucks but you can do a lot of work with them. I find it odd that you have to be licensed. Over here they just throw you in the can to figure it out for yourself!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 02, 2018, 06:36:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 06:28:06 PM
That's a wheel loader. You can make decent money as an operator. The turning radius sucks but you can do a lot of work with them. I find it odd that you have to be licensed. Over here they just throw you in the can to figure it out for yourself!

Even for possibly driving it on public roads? I enjoyed my forklift course and really wanted to do the JCB back-hoe digger course but could not persuade them. Don't do much digging in an instrumentation factory.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 06:46:25 PM
The first time I drove a piece of heavy equipment on the road I was fourteen. All legal too. Knew a guy years ago who flipped a road grader into an active lane of traffic during his first day on the job. And he was working for the state.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 02, 2018, 07:51:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 02, 2018, 06:46:25 PM
The first time I drove a piece of heavy equipment on the road I was fourteen. All legal too. Knew a guy years ago who flipped a road grader into an active lane of traffic during his first day on the job. And he was working for the state.
and that right there is why we do licences.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2018, 01:47:59 AM
It's great when you come home after a long day and realise you can relax procrastinate for a few hours.  :hammock: Or sleep. Sleep is good. :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on May 03, 2018, 02:04:40 AM
I often attempt to procrastinate, I just never get around to it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2018, 02:13:35 AM
Quote from: No one on May 03, 2018, 02:04:40 AM
I often attempt to procrastinate, I just never get around to it.

It's a skill that takes time. ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Project4Two on May 07, 2018, 07:12:41 PM
Despite the fact I arrived at work (which is enough to ruin any day) I am cheerful because I woke up, I'm alive, I get to see my dog when I get home from work and my copy of Skyrim for Switch showed up at my UPS box. So ill call it a win. Even with what I know will be a chaotic, crazy, stressful Monday at work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 07, 2018, 07:15:34 PM
Quote from: Project4Two on May 07, 2018, 07:12:41 PM
Despite the fact I arrived at work (which is enough to ruin any day) I am cheerful because I woke up, I'm alive, I get to see my dog when I get home from work and my copy of Skyrim for Switch showed up at my UPS box. So ill call it a win. Even with what I know will be a chaotic, crazy, stressful Monday at work.

That is a nice dog by the way. What breed is it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Project4Two on May 09, 2018, 12:38:27 AM
Quote from: Arturo on May 07, 2018, 07:15:34 PM
Quote from: Project4Two on May 07, 2018, 07:12:41 PM
Despite the fact I arrived at work (which is enough to ruin any day) I am cheerful because I woke up, I'm alive, I get to see my dog when I get home from work and my copy of Skyrim for Switch showed up at my UPS box. So ill call it a win. Even with what I know will be a chaotic, crazy, stressful Monday at work.

That is a nice dog by the way. What breed is it?

Thank you! Lab, boxer and pit. As far as I can tell. I'd love to get one of those DNA tests to find out. I've always been curious.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 09, 2018, 06:23:03 PM
So, it looks like I went and got me another licence!
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32104774_10155174215530981_3879131775036817408_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7bd9f7e3799d196357222f97c791a68b&oe=5B901547)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 09, 2018, 06:33:44 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 09, 2018, 06:23:03 PM
So, it looks like I went and got me another licence!
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32104774_10155174215530981_3879131775036817408_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7bd9f7e3799d196357222f97c791a68b&oe=5B901547)

Where is that :green envy: icon?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2018, 07:10:27 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 09, 2018, 06:23:03 PM
So, it looks like I went and got me another licence!
(https://scontent.ftrd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32104774_10155174215530981_3879131775036817408_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=7bd9f7e3799d196357222f97c791a68b&oe=5B901547)
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 09, 2018, 07:20:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.

Perhaps it is a trainer only, never been out there in the real world. No, hang on, those usually have more scratches and dings.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:29:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 09, 2018, 07:20:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.

Perhaps it is a trainer only, never been out there in the real world. No, hang on, those usually have more scratches and dings.

Either that or someone waxes their stuff up there. I'd say no more than a hundred hours.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 09, 2018, 08:07:14 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:29:58 PM
Quote from: Dave on May 09, 2018, 07:20:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.

Perhaps it is a trainer only, never been out there in the real world. No, hang on, those usually have more scratches and dings.

Either that or someone waxes their stuff up there. I'd say no more than a hundred hours.

The fork lift I trained on had a good share of scratches, including those I put on the counterweight. Part of the training was to put a pile of pallets onto a trailer. The trailer was parked close enough to a brick wall that there was about 6" clearance when I rurned the truck 90 degrees. And there was a four foot high tail board that the pallets needed lifting over. And to be placed precisely over the axle. Then I had to unload some real stuff off a delivery truck.

But it was only a touch (on my second attempt).

When others got trained actually at our factory they got it easy, mainly manouvering round cones and putting one pile of pallets on another.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on May 09, 2018, 09:57:21 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.
A 2008 JCB 416 with roughly 5000 hours of use. The reason it looks so pretty is that I had just washed it after use.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 10:37:34 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on May 09, 2018, 09:57:21 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 09, 2018, 07:01:26 PM
What make is that loader? Thing looks just about brand new.
A 2008 JCB 416 with roughly 5000 hours of use. The reason it looks so pretty is that I had just washed it after use.

That's it, I'm moving to Norway. If y'all can keep stuff up that we'll I can't imagine what the roads and cars look like.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 15, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
Well, to smile at least.

There are times when your emotional clinate is right - receptive, appreciative - and you notice things, that you are often surroubded by, with new eyes.

There was a small group got on the bys, I would say grandad and three grandkids, or grandkid and friends or domething. The kidsvwere early teens I would say and I earwigged on their conversation (hard to avoid it, they were seated behind me). Easy, light, joking, a bit cheeky at tines in all directions. So different from the parent with eyes on their smartphone ignoring their kid's, "Mum . . .mum . . .mum . . ."

The good mood lasted in tge super market. I found myself appreciating a lady of a similar vintage to me dressed in a light green tee-shirt, cammoufalage cargo shorts and cammo trainers. Just beyond here was another lady, similar age, in slim pants and a frilly but translucent top and patterned bikini top.

The real point was each seemed perfectly relaxed in their chosen mode of dress. They were, like me, products of the 60's generation - but so many of us of that age tend to be a bit stuffy dresswise - very glad to see it is relaxing!

Me, I have never been happy in jeans or shorts, prefering pressed trousers. Ditto short hair. But it has been that way since I left the RAF.

I have to admit that the shave headed, probably 40 yo, obese man in bright coloured baggy "Hawiian" shorts and Manchester United soccer shirt also looked relaxed - but . . .

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 15, 2018, 03:33:38 PM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 16, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 15, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
The good mood lasted in tge super market. I found myself appreciating a lady of a similar vintage to me dressed in a light green tee-shirt, cammoufalage cargo shorts and cammo trainers. Just beyond here was another lady, similar age, in slim pants and a frilly but translucent top and patterned bikini top.

The real point was each seemed perfectly relaxed in their chosen mode of dress. They were, like me, products of the 60's generation - but so many of us of that age tend to be a bit stuffy dresswise - very glad to see it is relaxing!

Me, I have never been happy in jeans or shorts, prefering pressed trousers. Ditto short hair. But it has been that way since I left the RAF.

I have to admit that the shave headed, probably 40 yo, obese man in bright coloured baggy "Hawiian" shorts and Manchester United soccer shirt also looked relaxed - but . . .

I heard someone reply to an accusation of wearing the young peoples clothes, something along the along the lines of bullshit, they're wearing our clothes.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 16, 2018, 11:27:56 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on May 16, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 15, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
The good mood lasted in tge super market. I found myself appreciating a lady of a similar vintage to me dressed in a light green tee-shirt, cammoufalage cargo shorts and cammo trainers. Just beyond here was another lady, similar age, in slim pants and a frilly but translucent top and patterned bikini top.

The real point was each seemed perfectly relaxed in their chosen mode of dress. They were, like me, products of the 60's generation - but so many of us of that age tend to be a bit stuffy dresswise - very glad to see it is relaxing!

Me, I have never been happy in jeans or shorts, prefering pressed trousers. Ditto short hair. But it has been that way since I left the RAF.

I have to admit that the shave headed, probably 40 yo, obese man in bright coloured baggy "Hawiian" shorts and Manchester United soccer shirt also looked relaxed - but . . .

I heard someone reply to an accusation of wearing the young peoples clothes, something along the along the lines of bullshit, they're wearing our clothes.

Yup, the old "mutton dressed as lamb", and it applies in some cases - a 36 yo neighbour dressed like a 16 yo and tried to act that way, it did not work. Yet, though camouflage is sort of anomslous - OK for bird spotting and paintballing etc at any age, questionable as casual gear - thst rsther mstureblady, slim and fairly short haired, just looked "comfortable" and it did not look "wrong" to me. The eaually mature lady in the see through top looked equally comfortable and good.

It is the combination of attire and demeanour that completes and qualifies the picture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on May 24, 2018, 02:20:37 PM
Well I finally got ahold of my friend that I mentioned in the grump thread. I don't know if I mentioned this or not but they stopped speaking for awhile after they said that they were saying some pretty bad stuff about themselves. Particularly self harm.

But anyways I got ahold of them last night by text message and they said to me that they didn't know who I was. They have DID (multiple personalities) and some of them don't know the whole situation it seems. And so I ended up scaring this one by trying to convince them that they and I had previous conversations and that there name was what they gave me. I sent a screenshot and they started getting pretty scared and I had to tell them it's not a joke and explain the whole situation with them. And they eventually Agent Smithed there way back into being the personality that I am familiar with. Or at least one of them. But she was safe and not dead or in the hospital so that's good. She did mention cutting herself the day I lost contact with her so I'll be checking in with her there to make sure she hasn't really cut herself or just imagined it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 30, 2018, 05:54:40 PM
I managed a total of almost six hours of sleep from last night into this morning. It came in two shifts. I still woke at 5:30 but managed to doze off again at about eight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on May 30, 2018, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 30, 2018, 05:54:40 PM
I managed a total of almost six hours of sleep from last night into this morning. It came in two shifts. I still woke at 5:30 but managed to doze off again at about eight.

This is a common pattern for me! Bloody bladder! But glad you hot a bit of solid shuteye.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 01, 2018, 02:10:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on May 30, 2018, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 30, 2018, 05:54:40 PM
I managed a total of almost six hours of sleep from last night into this morning. It came in two shifts. I still woke at 5:30 but managed to doze off again at about eight.

This is a common pattern for me! Bloody bladder! But glad you hot a bit of solid shuteye.

Not only did I get twice my usual sleep, it was a rainy day... which means working on rusty crap wasn't in the cards. :}

My brother and I took a ride to Petersburg looking for parts to make a bale wrapper. AgriSupply has about as much farm related stock on hand as anybody. We found the Spears and spear bushings we needed, along with the pillow blocks, but no shafts, hubs, or suitable pulleys. So we headed to Tactor Supply down the road - which is really the saddest excuse for a "farm" store I know of to see what they had in terms of hubs and pulleys.

Wouldn't you know, they had hubs that fit the shafts, but so pulleys that fit the hubs that fit the shafts. The spaced for those parts were all empty! I think we're going to rig up a redneck lathe to turn them down. Somehow spin the shaft while bringing a grinding wheel or sander to bear against it. Cutting the keyways will be tricky.

Oh, to have a lathe and mill at my disposal. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2018, 06:17:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

Good stuff, Hermes!

Well, re your hip anyway.

Yes, I feel thst HAF is also an important part of my communuty. Gives me something to look forward to when my bladder gets me up at about 5am and I can't get back to sleep!

And what are you doing awake at this time in the morning anyway? My bladder is my excuse!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 06, 2018, 06:19:34 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

Good to hear you're feeling better. Sorry to hear there are problems at home, I hope they sort themselves out. Glad you enjoy yourself hear.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:29:41 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2018, 06:17:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

Good stuff, Hermes!

Well, re your hip anyway.

Yes, I feel thst HAF is also an important part of my communuty. Gives me something to look forward to when my bladder gets me up at about 5am and I can't get back to sleep!

And what are you doing awake at this time in the morning anyway? My bladder is my excuse!

Thank you Dave. My little African Grey parrot wakes up early and then she expects daddy to share a rusk dipped into a cup of coffee with her. She was very distressed when I was in hospital - they are very sensitive birds.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:30:47 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 06, 2018, 06:19:34 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

Good to hear you're feeling better. Sorry to hear there are problems at home, I hope they sort themselves out. Glad you enjoy yourself hear.

Thank you for the kind words, Tank.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 06, 2018, 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:29:41 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 06, 2018, 06:17:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

Good stuff, Hermes!

Well, re your hip anyway.

Yes, I feel thst HAF is also an important part of my communuty. Gives me something to look forward to when my bladder gets me up at about 5am and I can't get back to sleep!

And what are you doing awake at this time in the morning anyway? My bladder is my excuse!

Thank you Dave. My little African Grey parrot wakes up early and then she expects daddy to share a rusk dipped into a cup of coffee with her. She was very distressed when I was in hospital - they are very sensitive birds.

Isn't bonding a wonderful thing!?

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Project4Two on June 07, 2018, 06:14:35 PM
Not much of a reason to be cheerful today. Horrible start to the work day. But....I do have a job that pays bills, puts a roof over my head and puts food on the table. So I should try to be cheerful about that lol.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 07, 2018, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: Project4Two on June 07, 2018, 06:14:35 PM
Not much of a reason to be cheerful today. Horrible start to the work day. But....I do have a job that pays bills, puts a roof over my head and puts food on the table. So I should try to be cheerful about that lol.
One should feel happy about having the basics. However it can also be incredibly depressing to be locked into a job out of necessity. I know, I've been there for 6 or so years at one point but due to 'golden handcuffs'. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 07, 2018, 09:03:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 07, 2018, 07:26:51 PM
Quote from: Project4Two on June 07, 2018, 06:14:35 PM
Not much of a reason to be cheerful today. Horrible start to the work day. But....I do have a job that pays bills, puts a roof over my head and puts food on the table. So I should try to be cheerful about that lol.
One should feel happy about having the basics. However it can also be incredibly depressing to be locked into a job out of necessity. I know, I've been there for 6 or so years at one point but due to 'golden handcuffs'.

Another side is have a job you love, one that suits your skills and needs, but in a cowboy company with a boss you have no respect at all for*! Still, I had a lab that I ran for to my own rules - providing I gave the services required - and a desk in a quiet corner where I could ignore the idiot!

Miss the job now I am retired but not the bunch I worked for.

* should have added, ". . . for a smaller salary, as a senior development technician, than they paid a maintenance electrician."  Still, if you love the job . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 10, 2018, 07:04:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

My dear Hermes, I'm glad your operation was successful and your recovery has been pretty pain-free. It's crazy how putting a fake joint in you can make a world of difference!
I also share your feeling that even lurking here comforts my heart a little.
Life can be so rough, for so many reasons. It helps to just ... have people. Even if they are online.  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 10, 2018, 07:29:15 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 10, 2018, 07:04:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

My dear Hermes, I'm glad your operation was successful and your recovery has been pretty pain-free. It's crazy how putting a fake joint in you can make a world of difference!
I also share your feeling that even lurking here comforts my heart a little.
Life can be so rough, for so many reasons. It helps to just ... have people. Even if they are online.  :hug:

Thank you Dragonia. McLuhan got it right when he referred to a global village: interacting with fellow HAF members does indeed feel to me as if we all live in the same village.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 10, 2018, 09:26:25 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 10, 2018, 07:29:15 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 10, 2018, 07:04:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

My dear Hermes, I'm glad your operation was successful and your recovery has been pretty pain-free. It's crazy how putting a fake joint in you can make a world of difference!
I also share your feeling that even lurking here comforts my heart a little.
Life can be so rough, for so many reasons. It helps to just ... have people. Even if they are online.  :hug:

Thank you Dragonia. McLuhan got it right when he referred to a global village: interacting with fellow HAF members does indeed feel to me as if we all live in the same village.
'Cept we csn't pop round the corner for a visit and a drink and to spend quality time outting the world to right! Or playing with small grey friends, or dogs, or cats . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 10, 2018, 09:37:07 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 10, 2018, 09:26:25 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 10, 2018, 07:29:15 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 10, 2018, 07:04:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

My dear Hermes, I'm glad your operation was successful and your recovery has been pretty pain-free. It's crazy how putting a fake joint in you can make a world of difference!
I also share your feeling that even lurking here comforts my heart a little.
Life can be so rough, for so many reasons. It helps to just ... have people. Even if they are online.  :hug:

Thank you Dragonia. McLuhan got it right when he referred to a global village: interacting with fellow HAF members does indeed feel to me as if we all live in the same village.
'Cept we csn't pop round the corner for a visit and a drink and to spend quality time outting the world to right! Or playing with small grey friends, or dogs, or cats . . .

Yes, that's true, but virtual friends are still better than no friends.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 10, 2018, 01:02:06 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 10, 2018, 09:26:25 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 10, 2018, 07:29:15 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 10, 2018, 07:04:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 06, 2018, 06:00:58 AM
Today is the 14th day after my hip replacement. I am now able to walk with one crutch and I haven't had any pain at all since the operation, which is a good change compared to the pain I had before the operation.

Lately, I have just been a lurker at HAF, keeping up with topics every day, but I guess I will start contributing again soon. Unfortunately, at home it hasn't been all sunshine and roses with my partner, but I don't want to go into too many details at the moment. I want to thank you guys for providing the haven that HAF has become in my life. I always feel better here, even when I am just lurking.

My dear Hermes, I'm glad your operation was successful and your recovery has been pretty pain-free. It's crazy how putting a fake joint in you can make a world of difference!
I also share your feeling that even lurking here comforts my heart a little.
Life can be so rough, for so many reasons. It helps to just ... have people. Even if they are online.  :hug:

Thank you Dragonia. McLuhan got it right when he referred to a global village: interacting with fellow HAF members does indeed feel to me as if we all live in the same village.
'Cept we csn't pop round the corner for a visit and a drink and to spend quality time outting the world to right! Or playing with small grey friends, or dogs, or cats . . .

There used to be weekly virtual meetups on here. I could'nt participate due to poor Internet service but the rest of you might consider starting them up again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2018, 08:55:04 PM
Well, a bit of reservation here . . .

Nearly 9pm, my temperature is 36.7, only 0.1 degrees over my normal, and not the 38 is has been for past few days at this time. No head or joint aches, nose no runnier than normal (with my rhinitis), only the occasional quick cough - not continuous racking, sitting comfortable in a tee shirt (instead of a fleece) even with the window open.

Could be my bug has buggered off!

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 14, 2018, 10:14:19 PM
Gone 10pm and all's well!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 15, 2018, 02:36:17 AM
2.30am and I'm still cool . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Arturo on June 15, 2018, 06:12:41 AM
I put some people in a good mood for about 30 seconds. And thus myself as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 15, 2018, 08:40:38 AM
Though a cough lingers I feel confident that the bug causing my pyrexia has been defeated. Normal, for me, night's sleep.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 15, 2018, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 15, 2018, 08:40:38 AM
Though a cough lingers I feel confident that the bug causing my pyrexia has been defeated. Normal, for me, night's sleep.

Excellent.   :visit morpheus:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:17:37 PM
Time! I have more time to breathe!  :yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 16, 2018, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:17:37 PM
Time! I have more time to breathe!  :yes!:

What, between coughs?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:31:08 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 16, 2018, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2018, 12:17:37 PM
Time! I have more time to breathe!  :yes!:

What, between coughs?

:deadpan:

That too. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:

Having steady income again I can now get a small (by Norwegian standards, at least) loan for a house. The inheritance from my grandmother (cash and furniture) also made this an opportune moment to apply. So I did. And I just won a bidding round on a house!
(https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2018/6/vertical-2/06/5/121/940/_1928481821.jpg)
It's a house from the '70s that the military just put up for sale. They used to rent it out to personnel with families. It is a duplex house, and the right half is now mine! Or it will be in August.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 21, 2018, 04:36:37 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:

Having steady income again I can now get a small (by Norwegian standards, at least) loan for a house. The inheritance from my grandmother (cash and furniture) also made this an opportune moment to apply. So I did. And I just won a bidding round on a house!
(https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2018/6/vertical-2/06/5/121/940/_1928481821.jpg)
It's a house from the '70s that the military just put up for sale. They used to rent it out to personnel with families. It is a duplex house, and the right half is now mine! Or it will be in August.

Yippee and yeehaw!

Having one's own property is a responsibility that is well worth the effort.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 21, 2018, 06:05:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!

Or coming back?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 21, 2018, 06:33:13 PM
Larry does not have mesothelioma! What he does have is asbestosis, which looks a lot like mesothelioma on scans and xrays. It takes an experienced oncologist to tell the difference. No cure, but it can be managed by his pulmonologist who he already sees for his COPD.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:

Having steady income again I can now get a small (by Norwegian standards, at least) loan for a house. The inheritance from my grandmother (cash and furniture) also made this an opportune moment to apply. So I did. And I just won a bidding round on a house!
(https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2018/6/vertical-2/06/5/121/940/_1928481821.jpg)
It's a house from the '70s that the military just put up for sale. They used to rent it out to personnel with families. It is a duplex house, and the right half is now mine! Or it will be in August.

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!

Or to inspect Slarty Bartfast's crinkly bits.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 21, 2018, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!

Or to inspect Slarty Bartfast's crinkly bits.
Or visit the Norwegian Blue parrot sanctuary.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 11:11:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!

Or to inspect Slarty Bartfast's crinkly bits.
Or visit the Norwegian Blue parrot sanctuary.
I'm just 40 minutes away from Polar Park (a zoo) and 90 minutes from Tromsø. Midnight sun or Northern lights, we got 'em.

And yes, I already have plans for a guest room.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 22, 2018, 12:46:23 AM
So much cheerfulness! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 22, 2018, 01:32:34 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 21, 2018, 06:33:13 PM
Larry does not have mesothelioma! What he does have is asbestosis, which looks a lot like mesothelioma on scans and xrays. It takes an experienced oncologist to tell the difference. No cure, but it can be managed by his pulmonologist who he already sees for his COPD.

Awwwwlright Velma.  I assume that is good news or at least  much better news than before.   We are here for both of you if that is worth anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 22, 2018, 02:18:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 22, 2018, 12:46:23 AM
So much cheerfulness! :grin: :grin: :grin:

Indeed. It'd be downright sickening if ir all wasn't such genuinely good news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 22, 2018, 02:25:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 21, 2018, 06:33:13 PM
Larry does not have mesothelioma! What he does have is asbestosis, which looks a lot like mesothelioma on scans and xrays. It takes an experienced oncologist to tell the difference. No cure, but it can be managed by his pulmonologist who he already sees for his COPD.

Absolutely fabulous, Velma! I truly am so happy for you both! Now I hope the Dr.s have good direction for their treatment. Did your husband work around asbestos in the past?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 22, 2018, 02:29:33 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:

Having steady income again I can now get a small (by Norwegian standards, at least) loan for a house. The inheritance from my grandmother (cash and furniture) also made this an opportune moment to apply. So I did. And I just won a bidding round on a house!
(https://images.finncdn.no/dynamic/1280w/2018/6/vertical-2/06/5/121/940/_1928481821.jpg)
It's a house from the '70s that the military just put up for sale. They used to rent it out to personnel with families. It is a duplex house, and the right half is now mine! Or it will be in August.

Guardian, this is fun news! Do you feel like such an adult now?  ;D
And I assume someone else owns the other side? 
There's nothing like owning property!  :headbang:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 22, 2018, 07:43:39 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 22, 2018, 02:25:15 AM
Quote from: Velma on June 21, 2018, 06:33:13 PM
Larry does not have mesothelioma! What he does have is asbestosis, which looks a lot like mesothelioma on scans and xrays. It takes an experienced oncologist to tell the difference. No cure, but it can be managed by his pulmonologist who he already sees for his COPD.

Absolutely fabulous, Velma! I truly am so happy for you both! Now I hope the Dr.s have good direction for their treatment. Did your husband work around asbestos in the past?
Yes he was. He we in the Navy for 20 years, many of those in the engine room.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 22, 2018, 09:37:49 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 21, 2018, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 21, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Good for you.

Looks like you've got room to accommodate passing Haffers.
They'd have to be on the way to the North Pole!

Or to inspect Slarty Bartfast's crinkly bits.
Or visit the Norwegian Blue parrot sanctuary cemetery.

I fixed it for ya.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 22, 2018, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045

Got about one in fifty of the words but the pictures are good!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2018, 10:06:53 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 22, 2018, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045

Got about one in fifty of the words but the pictures are good!

I think bod means beer, the room marked bod is for making and storing beer.

Are the windows polar bear proof?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 23, 2018, 04:05:45 PM
I like it a lot! My guess is the "bod" is laundry? And is the room next to that just storage?
I also wonder if the entryway has an extra door. I know in Alaska, many homes have an Arctic Entry, which is almost like a little entry room, to be a barrier for cold air coming in to the house.
It would make sense, considering where you are. Which, by the way, is very beautiful also. All that shining white snow, your hills and trees beyond..... it's just lovely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2018, 09:02:00 PM
I just realized that I've been an atheist for 20 years.  :spaghetti:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 23, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2018, 09:02:00 PM
I just realized that I've been an atheist for 20 years.  :spaghetti:

Happy Atheistiversary, Velma!

:daisies:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 23, 2018, 10:11:46 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on June 23, 2018, 10:06:53 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 22, 2018, 09:50:56 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045

Got about one in fifty of the words but the pictures are good!

I think bod means beer, the room marked bod is for making and storing beer.

Are the windows polar bear proof?
A bod is a storage room, or a room otherwise not intended for living in.

And we don't have polar bears around here. Regular bears, on the other hand...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on June 23, 2018, 11:50:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 23, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2018, 09:02:00 PM
I just realized that I've been an atheist for 20 years.  :spaghetti:

Happy Atheistiversary, Velma!

:daisies:
Thank you.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 24, 2018, 12:27:58 AM
Twenty years of sanity is to be celebrated Velma.  I'll buy you a nice bottle of French wine next time I'm in St. Louis.  Meanwhile be happy if you can.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:51:11 PM
Quote from: Velma on June 23, 2018, 09:02:00 PM
I just realized that I've been an atheist for 20 years.  :spaghetti:
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 25, 2018, 02:52:29 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045
Nice open spaces and big windows. Triple glazed?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 25, 2018, 10:52:57 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 22, 2018, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on June 22, 2018, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on June 21, 2018, 04:17:37 PM
Sooooooo....yeah, it looks like I bought a house.

:shooty:


That's a nice big half of house.  How many rooms, and do we get to see pics of the inside?
The prospect for the house is still up, so feel free to have a look.
https://www.finn.no/realestate/homes/ad.html?finnkode=121940045

Airy.  Are you planning on having roommates, or just want to be prepared for a lot of guests?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:38:56 AM
I'm taking a vacation next week ^_^

A staycation but still lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2018, 07:43:00 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:38:56 AM
I'm taking a vacation next week ^_^

A staycation but still lol
Whereabouts are you staying given that we have no idea where you are? :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2018, 07:43:00 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:38:56 AM
I'm taking a vacation next week ^_^

A staycation but still lol
Whereabouts are you staying given that we have no idea where you are? :D

Lol I'm in Florida
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 26, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2018, 07:43:00 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:38:56 AM
I'm taking a vacation next week ^_^

A staycation but still lol
Whereabouts are you staying given that we have no idea where you are? :D

Lol I'm in Florida
Good place for a staycation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 26, 2018, 09:33:21 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 05:52:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 26, 2018, 07:43:00 AM
Quote from: Deidre32 on June 26, 2018, 12:38:56 AM
I'm taking a vacation next week ^_^

A staycation but still lol
Whereabouts are you staying given that we have no idea where you are? :D

Lol I'm in Florida
Good place for a staycation.

Bit warm?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2018, 11:24:15 PM
Dave, dammit Florida is in the fringe of the tropics and it does not get as hot here as it does in many other places in the US.  The hottest place I have ever experienced was Sioux Falls South Dakota in August and Laconia New Hampshire in July.  Both those places are in the far north of the US.  Their unbearable heat is short term however.  They have two seasons in the Dakotas:  Early August and Winter.

Florida actually freezes in many winters.  Happily the frost does not last long.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 28, 2018, 06:31:38 PM
Well, all the bloods and e(c)(k)g results are in - and all are normal!

:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2018, 07:42:31 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 28, 2018, 06:31:38 PM
Well, all the bloods and e(c)(k)g results are in - and all are normal!

:frolic:
Excellent :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on June 29, 2018, 01:59:40 AM
Quote from: Dave on June 28, 2018, 06:31:38 PM
Well, all the bloods and e(c)(k)g results are in - and all are normal!

:frolic:

Hooray.   :badger:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 29, 2018, 03:08:24 AM
I am happy because yesterday, I got to do something that I haven't done in a long time: I went kayaking. Up a beautiful little river near my house, it was perfect. Today I'm sore, but it's so worth it! My family really needs to bite the bullet and buy some of our own kayaks. I could make a hobby of doing that!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 29, 2018, 12:49:11 PM
I've wanted a kayak for about ten years. As a kid my father and I used to take a John boat into the Blackwater River to fish. I'd like to go exploring there again but am a bit worried I'd get lost.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Deidre32 on June 29, 2018, 09:39:46 PM
Greek take out for dinner!! ^_^
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2018, 02:36:18 PM
Saturday.  :hammock:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on June 30, 2018, 03:27:49 PM
Monday  :hammock:
Tuesday :hammock:
Wednesday :hammock:
Thursday :hammock:
Friday :hammock:
Saturday :hammock:
. . .

Ain't retirement great?!  :drink:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 30, 2018, 03:31:57 PM
 ;D :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2018, 02:37:06 PM
Because Brazil's playing against Mexico tomorrow, Monday's practically like another Sunday. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 30, 2018, 03:27:49 PM
Monday  :hammock:
Tuesday :hammock:
Wednesday :hammock:
Thursday :hammock:
Friday :hammock:
Saturday :hammock:
. . .

Ain't retirement great?!  :drink:

;D  Except that for me it's been  :sneezy: for the last eight days and probably a few more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2018, 04:15:39 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 30, 2018, 03:27:49 PM
Monday  :hammock:
Tuesday :hammock:
Wednesday :hammock:
Thursday :hammock:
Friday :hammock:
Saturday :hammock:
. . .

Ain't retirement great?!  :drink:

;D  Except that for me it's been  :sneezy: for the last eight days and probably a few more.

Know how you feel!
{{Sandy}}

Mine was that 4 week cough and one week evening fever. But some of it may have been grass hay fever, not so bad in the evenings since I started on Piriton.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2018, 11:19:37 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Dave on June 30, 2018, 03:27:49 PM
Monday  :hammock:
Tuesday :hammock:
Wednesday :hammock:
Thursday :hammock:
Friday :hammock:
Saturday :hammock:
. . .

Ain't retirement great?!  :drink:

;D  Except that for me it's been  :sneezy: for the last eight days and probably a few more.

:therethere:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 02, 2018, 09:58:16 AM
Quote from: Dave on July 01, 2018, 04:15:39 PM


Know how you feel!
{{Sandy}}

Mine was that 4 week cough and one week evening fever. But some of it may have been grass hay fever, not so bad in the evenings since I started on Piriton.

Four weeks!  That's brutal.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 02, 2018, 10:00:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2018, 11:19:37 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM

;D  Except that for me it's been  :sneezy: for the last eight days and probably a few more.

:therethere:

:visit morpheus:  I've quarantined myself to the bed until this is over.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 03, 2018, 02:39:20 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on July 02, 2018, 10:00:46 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 01, 2018, 11:19:37 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on July 01, 2018, 03:58:43 PM

;D  Except that for me it's been  :sneezy: for the last eight days and probably a few more.

:therethere:

:visit morpheus:  I've quarantined myself to the bed until this is over.

The bugs and viruses going around these days...we could certainly do without!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 05, 2018, 12:13:16 AM
Today was a good day, start to finish. I don't even mind that the baler broke down.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 05, 2018, 04:14:42 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 05, 2018, 12:13:16 AM
Today was a good day, start to finish. I don't even mind that the baler broke down.

I admire your sangfroid.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 05, 2018, 09:20:57 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 05, 2018, 12:13:16 AM
Today was a good day, start to finish. I don't even mind that the baler broke down.

That's definitely a reason to be cheerful! The first part, not the second. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2018, 07:38:01 PM
Today was an exceptionally productive day! :grin: I didn't procrastinate...too much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 07, 2018, 09:36:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2018, 07:38:01 PM
Today was an exceptionally productive day! :grin: I didn't procrastinate...too much.

Maybe you should see a doctor? That isn't like you at all...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 08, 2018, 02:10:22 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 07, 2018, 09:36:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on July 07, 2018, 07:38:01 PM
Today was an exceptionally productive day! :grin: I didn't procrastinate...too much.

Maybe you should see a doctor? That isn't like you at all...

I know right? :notsure: Maybe I'm coming down with something...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 08, 2018, 07:28:23 AM
The dive of 1.5+kg in my weight over the last three weeks or do seems to be flattening out. Appetite still not exactly brilliant but compensating with high-grade protein, veg/fruit and reasonably fibrous bread. No pasta or spuds.

Levelling out under 62kg. Weight range for my shortness is 42 - 64kg, previous weekly averages around 63.3kg.

For some reason, though I go for strong flavours mostly,  I am right off the chillis and spices I ate almost daily before.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 09, 2018, 01:41:12 AM
Last night during a bout of insomnia, I decided to investigate the rumors that you could add the Google Play Store to an Amazon Fire tablet. Since I only paid $40 (US) for it, I didn't have much to lose if it got bricked. I bought it on a whim and discovered that it was so Amazon-centric as to be almost useless for anything not directly connected to Amazon.

So after a bit of research, it turns out that you can add the Google Play Store to an Amazon Fire tablet. No hacking or jail-breaking required. All it requires is downloading and installing four files and ta-da, within minutes, you have access to the Google Play Store! So, I've turned a device whose main purpose was to get me to consume Amazon media into a useful, inexpensive tablet with access to all my favorite apps. Plus, having a 7-inch screen, it is both easy to carry around (unlike my 10 times more expensive 10-inch tablet) and easy to read the screen (unlike my 5-inch cell phone screen).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 09, 2018, 03:23:21 AM
My mother is driving again (after breaking her leg)!  :dance:

My sister and I were doing the driving for her. I don't mind driving and taking her to where she needs to go, but at times it can be difficult to juggle all the tasks I'm supposed to complete in addition to being the chauffeur.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 19, 2018, 07:25:57 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!

Was this after you told them you were leaving or just coincidental? Good reason to stay put?

Sounds good though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 09:06:27 PM
Coincidental, I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 19, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
That's great, JJ! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 20, 2018, 04:22:02 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!

That is good news. Even better that it was not in response to a threat to leave.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on July 20, 2018, 04:56:27 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!

That's some pay rise. I'm sure you deserve it😇
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on July 20, 2018, 10:39:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!

Hurrah!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on July 23, 2018, 06:46:09 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?

The Hermes benevolent fund is a worthy cause.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 12:56:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?

Hopefully I'll be able to save a lot of it. I'm trying to be more responsible financially.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 01:42:34 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?

The Hermes benevolent fund is a worthy cause.

I have to get in a position to afford that fancy chair you recommended first. Still on the lookout for a $20 million horse to send your way though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 01:57:15 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 01:42:34 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?

The Hermes benevolent fund is a worthy cause.

I have to get in a position to afford that fancy chair you recommended first. Still on the lookout for a $20 million horse to send your way though.

A man after my own heart!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 12:56:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 20, 2018, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 19, 2018, 07:15:05 PM
I got a raise at work! Damn near TRIPLES my hourly rate!
WOW!!!! Excellent news.
So what are you going to do with all this extra dough?

Hopefully I'll be able to save a lot of it. I'm trying to be more responsible financially.

That sounds like a grand idea. Virtually forget you had the raise and set up a standing order to a savings account.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
That sounds like a grand idea. Virtually forget you had the raise and set up a standing order to a savings account.

Excellent advice, Tank (says the man who has been an incorrigible profligate his entire life).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 04:14:53 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on July 23, 2018, 03:01:33 PM
Quote from: Tank on July 23, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
That sounds like a grand idea. Virtually forget you had the raise and set up a standing order to a savings account.

Excellent advice, Tank (says the man who has been an incorrigible profligate his entire life).

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I'm going to begin contributing to a 401k along with a regular savings account. I have a secured credit card on the way to try to build some credit as well. What I really want is to be able to buy a house. Just a fixer uper and as cheap as I can manage.

My goals right now are a small family, a small house, a small garage, and a big dog. In that order too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 23, 2018, 05:35:45 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I'm going to begin contributing to a 401k along with a regular savings account. I have a secured credit card on the way to try to build some credit as well. What I really want is to be able to buy a house. Just a fixer uper and as cheap as I can manage.

My goals right now are a small family, a small house, a small garage, and a big dog. In that order too.

Sounds like a good ambition, JJ, I wish you the best with it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 23, 2018, 07:00:57 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 23, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I'm going to begin contributing to a 401k along with a regular savings account. I have a secured credit card on the way to try to build some credit as well. What I really want is to be able to buy a house. Just a fixer uper and as cheap as I can manage.

My goals right now are a small family, a small house, a small garage, and a big dog. In that order too.

I think you should get the house first :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 24, 2018, 03:13:44 AM
I probably won't get any of it, but it's worth a shot at any rate.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 24, 2018, 06:10:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 24, 2018, 03:13:44 AM
I probably won't get any of it, but it's worth a shot at any rate.
Crap. A house is just money and effort you have both of those. Don't negotiate yourself out of this. JFDI!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2018, 10:54:39 AM
Google Earth is great! I want to visit a small arboretum in Gloucester. Took me a while to find which bus goes near it. Verbal instruction from Tourist Info was to "walk back down Barnwood Rd to Church Lane then down that to the park and through that to the arboretum [describes most of a complete circle], about a 5 minute [10-15 for me] walk."

Only the "outgoing" bus stop was some distance past Church Lane. Longish walk for my little legs and dicky ticker in hot weather. Checked on Google Earth. Near the bus stop is a path to a residential close, a few houses down that is a path into the arboretum. About a fifth of the distance, or less, of the route in the instructions,

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on July 25, 2018, 01:54:43 PM
Why don't you get yourself a fkn mobility scooter?
Drive on the paths, drive through the shops,
drive on the road, let 'em wait,
they've more time than you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2018, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on July 25, 2018, 01:54:43 PM
Why don't you get yourself a fkn mobility scooter?
Drive on the paths, drive through the shops,
drive on the road, let 'em wait,
they've more time than you.

'Cos I have nowhere to keep it under cover, secure and charged.  Upstairs flat with an open parking space next to the kerb, and I would have to bring the batteries in to keep them charged. Could get a secure point installed and a decent chain, and I admit there has not been a motorbike stolen round here for years (that I know of). I can still walk up to about a quarter mile on the flat.

If I fail the driving level part of my eye test I may very seriously consider it. My walking ability serms to vary, walking further now than at the begining of the year. Some of the present leg discomfort may be due to lack of condition so more walking would help.

The arboretum trip would be about 12 miles, return. That counts out the smallest scooters but they are allowed on busses if they are short enough. I would prefer one capable of handling kerbs and potholes, with decent sized wheels. There is a "sports" model at about four grand that I can afford. If I fail the eye test I might not be allowed on the roads on one, though the distance limit is reduced and you are restricted to 8mph I think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 25, 2018, 05:59:46 PM
I think you should get a Vespa, Dave. Along with a set of riding leathers and a few tatoos.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 25, 2018, 06:16:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2018, 05:59:46 PM
I think you should get a Vespa, Dave. Along with a set of riding leathers and a few tatoos.  ;D

Had one of those in . . . 1963.

No tats though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 12:16:37 PM
I have just realised that, even after all that repeated spannering and bending yesterday, there were no aches or pains today!

  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 12:19:26 PM
Quote from: Dave on July 25, 2018, 06:16:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 25, 2018, 05:59:46 PM
I think you should get a Vespa, Dave. Along with a set of riding leathers and a few tatoos.  ;D

Had one of those in . . . 1963.

No tats though.

Just thought, do they do those as tricycles? Not so steady on a bike these days . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 29, 2018, 12:59:30 PM
You might be able to get a sidecar for one. I think I've seen a liquor mobile with a sidecar attached.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 29, 2018, 01:29:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on July 29, 2018, 12:59:30 PM
You might be able to get a sidecar for one. I think I've seen a liquor mobile with a sidecar attached.

I was joking but, yes, I remember seeing that type of scooter with a sidecar. Ah, how I remember my old BSA A10 and Munday sport sidecar combo back in the mid 60s . . .

Something like this, but black:

(https://imgur.com/Jy4Nwy2.jpg)

Great on right hand corners (in the UK) but not so good on lefts unless you had a passenger in the sidecar or did a lot of leaning!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 29, 2018, 06:09:18 PM
That is so Indiana Jones! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on July 29, 2018, 09:45:48 PM
Dave; Part of the fun is to lift the wheel of the side hack during cornering exercises.  Been there done that.   

You Brits are nut cases because you race sidecar rigs, with an acrobatic passenger, at  venues like the IOM and other insanely fast courses. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on July 30, 2018, 02:30:41 AM
Quote from: Icarus on July 29, 2018, 09:45:48 PM
Dave; Part of the fun is to lift the wheel of the side hack during cornering exercises.  Been there done that.   

You Brits are nut cases because you race sidecar rigs, with an acrobatic passenger, at  venues like the IOM and other insanely fast courses.

Been round Silverstone, one lap, on a racing combination. There was I, hanging out on the lefts and over the rear wheel on the rights at what seemed like 150 mph when your left ear is mere inches from the track.

We actually never went over about 30mph I was told after!

Racing combos were about the most exciting kind of racing mankind invented! Well, after chariot racing at the Circus Maximus maybe. Hey, racing combos with scythes on their wheels . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 02, 2018, 06:36:26 AM
QuotePeople who don't drink any alcohol are more likely to develop dementia, suggests study

People who are teetotal in middle age are at greater risk of developing dementia than those who drink moderate amounts, with benefits particularly apparent in wine drinkers, a new study has found.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/wine-alcohol-dementia-middle-age-teetotal-abstinence-a8473351.html
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 03, 2018, 02:29:45 AM
^ Oh goody!  Maybe I will be less likely to come down with full blown dementia.  ..............I should have begun drinking sooner in life. (hic) :cheers:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:49:57 AM
No doubt the 'research' was sponsored by the Wine Producers Association. :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Red wine?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2018, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Red wine?

What else?

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 03, 2018, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Red wine?

What else?

:grin:
Whew! My MiL takes medicine for that, and it ain't red wine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 03, 2018, 09:57:05 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 03, 2018, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Red wine?

What else?

:grin:
Whew! My MiL takes medicine for that, and it ain't red wine.

Yes, this is not really a joking matter I know, black humour.

Did you read the article a few posts back, Fireball?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 04, 2018, 01:17:33 AM
A bit of booze, or  lot, may be worth some delay in dulling of the mind,  but it ain't so good for the liver.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 04, 2018, 01:18:49 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 09:57:05 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 03, 2018, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 03, 2018, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)
Red wine?

What else?

:grin:
Whew! My MiL takes medicine for that, and it ain't red wine.

Yes, this is not really a joking matter I know, black humour.

Did you read the article a few posts back, Fireball?

Yes, sir.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Youtube! I found pt exercises on youtube for cervical herniated discs and they seem to be WORKING!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 05, 2018, 10:40:12 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Youtube! I found pt exercises on youtube for cervical herniated discs and they seem to be WORKING!!!

:party:

:notworthy:  Youtube
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 05, 2018, 10:44:26 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Youtube! I found pt exercises on youtube for cervical herniated discs and they seem to be WORKING!!!

Yay for Youtube! I have found it incredibly useful for "how to" things.

Great for you as well, JJ.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 07, 2018, 11:59:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Youtube! I found pt exercises on youtube for cervical herniated discs and they seem to be WORKING!!!

Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on August 09, 2018, 05:08:44 PM
We've found a buyer for our old house.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 05:17:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 09, 2018, 05:08:44 PM
We've found a buyer for our old house.

Great news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 05:37:21 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on August 09, 2018, 05:08:44 PM
We've found a buyer for our old house.

Yes, good news, you might be able to afford to fix your car soon!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 09, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 05, 2018, 10:26:15 PM
Youtube! I found pt exercises on youtube for cervical herniated discs and they seem to be WORKING!!!

Hooray!  Youtube is awesome, it is the duct tape of social media.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 09, 2018, 06:47:54 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 03, 2018, 06:40:21 PM
Just started to take my anti-dementia medicine (with some olive bread and cheese.)

Like you need an excuse for olive bread and cheese!  Here's my favorite olive bread recipe -- it takes 12 to 24 hours, but there's no kneading at all.  I usually add about 1/2 cups of finely grated Parmesan to mine.
 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 07:41:07 PM
Thanks, Sandy, I will remember that one. I have never baked bread (or cakes) but that one . . .

I like olives stuffed with jalapenos, might experiment with sun dried tomatoes and garlic as well . . . And yes, a little cheese . . . Maybe strips of Parma ham one day . . . All together?

Damn, I'm hungry!

Later: hunger assuaged a bit by abother chocolate-banana-cinnamon milkshake. Whole banana this time, almost had to spoon it out of the glass!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 07:41:07 PM

Later: hunger assuaged a bit by abother chocolate-banana-cinnamon milkshake. Whole banana this time, almost had to spoon it out of the glass!

That sounds absolutely delicious. Might Have to make one when I get home
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 07:41:07 PM

Later: hunger assuaged a bit by abother chocolate-banana-cinnamon milkshake. Whole banana this time, almost had to spoon it out of the glass!

That sounds absolutely delicious. Might Have to make one when I get home

Oh, I forgot the teaspoon of molasses sugar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 09:04:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 07:41:07 PM

Later: hunger assuaged a bit by abother chocolate-banana-cinnamon milkshake. Whole banana this time, almost had to spoon it out of the glass!

That sounds absolutely delicious. Might Have to make one when I get home

Oh, I forgot the teaspoon of molasses sugar.

Did you use any milk or anything?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 09, 2018, 09:33:39 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 09:04:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 08:36:04 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 09, 2018, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 09, 2018, 07:41:07 PM

Later: hunger assuaged a bit by abother chocolate-banana-cinnamon milkshake. Whole banana this time, almost had to spoon it out of the glass!

That sounds absolutely delicious. Might Have to make one when I get home

Oh, I forgot the teaspoon of molasses sugar.

Did you use any milk or anything?
Half soy milk half cold water. I have used just water, with the the full ammount of choc (two heaped t-spoons) to give it a bit of a boost, and just the milk with half the choc. This choc is normally made with plain hot water - it has dried milk in it. Takes a lioong zap in the blender to really liquidise the banana.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
A second professor replied to my e-mail and accepted my plea to allow me to give 6 hrs worth of classes in her course.

I'm almost all set now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 12, 2018, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
A second professor replied to my e-mail and accepted my plea to allow me to give 6 hrs worth of classes in her course.

I'm almost all set now.

The politics, protocols and ethics of academe would drive me crazy!

Do you have to do a set number of hours teaching to pass your degree, Silver? So you are reliant on others and, I would guess, they check on your performance before letting you loose, unsupervised, on their flock?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2018, 10:07:43 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 12, 2018, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 12, 2018, 09:25:32 PM
A second professor replied to my e-mail and accepted my plea to allow me to give 6 hrs worth of classes in her course.

I'm almost all set now.

The politics, protocols and ethics of academe would drive me crazy!

Do you have to do a set number of hours teaching to pass your degree, Silver? So you are reliant on others and, I would guess, they check on your performance before letting you loose, unsupervised, on their flock?

Yes, they drive me crazy too. Now I have to collect both professors' signatures and turn in a report to another professor who will give me a final grade at the end.

In my case, for my master's degree teaching 6 hours of classes two courses (12 hours total) is mandatory because of my scholarship, which is the only reason I'm torturing myself. Without the type of scholarship I have, to get the degree, teaching is not necessary.  The things I do for money.  :'(

Yes, ideally I will be discussing what topics to give with the supervising professor beforehand and they will be present when I give the classes, assessing my performance and possibly taking over after I run out of the classroom screaming. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:41:46 PM
Going to a congress the beach next Tuesday! Going to stay until Sunday.

Santos:

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/f5/39/68/private-tour-from-santos.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:41:46 PM
Going to a congress the beach next Tuesday! Going to stay until Sunday.

Santos:

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/f5/39/68/private-tour-from-santos.jpg)

Do you need a (reasonably) well-behaved assistant?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 03:10:09 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:41:46 PM
Going to a congress the beach next Tuesday! Going to stay until Sunday.

Santos:

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/f5/39/68/private-tour-from-santos.jpg)

Do you need a (reasonably) well-behaved assistant?

The more (reasonably) behaved people the better! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 03:10:09 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:41:46 PM
Going to a congress the beach next Tuesday! Going to stay until Sunday.

Santos:

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/f5/39/68/private-tour-from-santos.jpg)

Do you need a (reasonably) well-behaved assistant?

The more (reasonably) behaved people the better! :party:

Can you imagine a HAF parade along the corniche?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 03:10:09 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 15, 2018, 02:41:46 PM
Going to a congress the beach next Tuesday! Going to stay until Sunday.

Santos:

(https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/f5/39/68/private-tour-from-santos.jpg)

Do you need a (reasonably) well-behaved assistant?

The more (reasonably) behaved people the better! :party:

Can you imagine a HAF parade along the corniche?

If I can get that bulldozer upright I'll pull the float. But, I think you should design the gloat itself Hermes. I don't have your artistic flair.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
If I can get that bulldozer upright I'll pull the float. But, I think you should design the gloat itself Hermes. I don't have your artistic flair.

Thanks, but I'm just a dilettante!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2018, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
If I can get that bulldozer upright I'll pull the float. But, I think you should design the gloat itself Hermes. I don't have your artistic flair.

Thanks, but I'm just a dilettante!

Gawn! Bet you would be brilliant at designing a gloat!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 05:59:04 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 15, 2018, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
If I can get that bulldozer upright I'll pull the float. But, I think you should design the gloat itself Hermes. I don't have your artistic flair.

Thanks, but I'm just a dilettante!

Gawn! Bet you would be brilliant at designing a gloat!

Gloating is one of my skills.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 15, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
After my idea of tempting beasties to a "captive" flower using honey . . .

Aquire a bunch of flowers still in bud, cover them with a plastic bag to keep the beasties from robbing the nectar when they open (could do this to flowers actually growing if you have a garden). Take out one flower at a time, set in a vase or bottle, set up gear, grab remote trigger, put in earphones and relax on the lounger (with a glass of sonething nice.)

The best kind of nature photography!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 07:48:18 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 15, 2018, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 15, 2018, 05:23:07 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 15, 2018, 05:05:01 PM
If I can get that bulldozer upright I'll pull the float. But, I think you should design the gloat itself Hermes. I don't have your artistic flair.

Thanks, but I'm just a dilettante!

Gawn! Bet you would be brilliant at designing a gloat!

I think I'm going to have to stop hanging around here so often. You're ribbing off on me Dave...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 16, 2018, 04:36:19 AM
Quote from: Dave on August 15, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
After my idea of tempting beasties to a "captive" flower using honey . . .

Aquire a bunch of flowers still in bud, cover them with a plastic bag to keep the beasties from robbing the nectar when they open (could do this to flowers actually growing if you have a garden). Take out one flower at a time, set in a vase or bottle, set up gear, grab remote trigger, put in earphones and relax on the lounger (with a glass of sonething nice.)

The best kind of nature photography!

Heh heh. If I indulged in a glass of something nice, that butterfly would land on my somnolent nose instead, and there'd be no pictures. Good for you, and I'm looking forward to some pics!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 16, 2018, 05:23:57 AM
Quote from: Fireball on August 16, 2018, 04:36:19 AM
Quote from: Dave on August 15, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
After my idea of tempting beasties to a "captive" flower using honey . . .

Aquire a bunch of flowers still in bud, cover them with a plastic bag to keep the beasties from robbing the nectar when they open (could do this to flowers actually growing if you have a garden). Take out one flower at a time, set in a vase or bottle, set up gear, grab remote trigger, put in earphones and relax on the lounger (with a glass of sonething nice.)

The best kind of nature photography!

Heh heh. If I indulged in a glass of something nice, that butterfly would land on my somnolent nose instead, and there'd be no pictures. Good for you, and I'm looking forward to some pics!

Unfortunately I have no access to a garden and would feel a little awkward employing such a technique on the sidewalk! I am not really up to carrying the required kit round the back to beside the stream (where 99% of the local flying life hang out.) Might manage my shooting stick (but, along with tripod, camera, flowers, bottle or can of something?) but that is not comfortable for long sits.

When my friend moves back into the area she and I can enjoy a glass together in her garden whilst the bees and butterflies do their thing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 18, 2018, 01:58:46 PM
I had time to go to the farmer's market before work today and I got a big bag of peaches for 4 dollars.  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 18, 2018, 03:08:02 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 18, 2018, 01:58:46 PM
I had time to go to the farmer's market before work today and I got a big bag of peaches for 4 dollars.  :dance:

Well done.
If they taste like balalaika spelt backwards the seller will go on our list.

I got a few kilos of zucchinis for $1.50 a kg and a cheap kilo of capsicums.

Onions:
Cheaply got zucchinis and capsicums
3 x 420 gram cans of tomatos =$2.10
A 500g jar of tomato paste $1.20
A couple spoons of chinese jared garlic
A Couple of carrots because vitamins


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 18, 2018, 07:28:37 PM
Someone beat me to this- MAGAT

(https://i.imgur.com/bPOrCWe.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 18, 2018, 08:13:48 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 18, 2018, 07:28:37 PM
Someone beat me to this- MAGAT

(https://i.imgur.com/bPOrCWe.jpg)

I suppose it would be too obvious to add (Dump Trump) as a bottom line in small text?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 18, 2018, 10:44:34 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 18, 2018, 08:13:48 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 18, 2018, 07:28:37 PM
Someone beat me to this- MAGAT

(https://i.imgur.com/bPOrCWe.jpg)

I suppose it would be too obvious to add (Dump Trump) as a bottom line in small text?

Maybe so, but I don't know how to do that. I just copied the pic from another site, as-is. Actually, I just figured out a way to do it- easy-peasy!

(https://i.imgur.com/ilVh0aK.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 19, 2018, 08:20:32 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 18, 2018, 01:58:46 PM
I had time to go to the farmer's market before work today and I got a big bag of peaches for 4 dollars.  :dance:
Yummy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2018, 01:33:53 PM
After some back and forth with a couple of the co-authors I finally finished my poster!

On Tuesday I'm off to the beach ( :hammock:) for a scientific congress where I will present this poster.

(https://i.imgur.com/VRGmN0r.png)

(Results, figure legends and conclusions have been removed because this is unpublished work.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2018, 03:37:00 PM
Looks good, Silver!

Had to expand it to be sure the graphs actually had sonething on them though  :grin:

I must say "Phychobiology and Neurocomputation Lab" sounds really impressive!

Think you could compute my neurons on an abacus these days. Naw, make it kiddies counting blocks ...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2018, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 19, 2018, 03:37:00 PM
Looks good, Silver!

Had to expand it to be sure the graphs actually had sonething on them though  :grin:

I must say "Phychobiology and Neurocomputation Lab" sounds really impressive!

Think you could compute my neurons on an abacus these days. Naw, make it kiddies counting blocks ...

Thanks!
:grin:
It's a cool lab name but rather ancient. My advisor (professor Jorge) and head of the lab is a physicist and would do some computational neuroscience back in the day but currently no one else does.

But I think you most likely have around 80 to 86 billion neurons, Dave...it would take a hell of a long time to count them! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 19, 2018, 06:33:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2018, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: Dave on August 19, 2018, 03:37:00 PM
Looks good, Silver!

Had to expand it to be sure the graphs actually had sonething on them though  :grin:

I must say "Phychobiology and Neurocomputation Lab" sounds really impressive!

Think you could compute my neurons on an abacus these days. Naw, make it kiddies counting blocks ...

Thanks!
:grin:
It's a cool lab name but rather ancient. My advisor (professor Jorge) and head of the lab is a physicist and would do some computational neuroscience back in the day but currently no one else does.

But I think you most likely have around 80 to 86 billion neurons, Dave...it would take a hell of a long time to count them! ;D

Yeah, but how many of them there neurons are still functioning?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 19, 2018, 08:24:18 PM
I think all of them would be functioning. Maybe not as they were when you were an adolescent (some types of mental functions such as working memory peak when one is a 20-something), but if it's still there it's most likely doing its job. If a neuron dies it's cleaned up. I'm not absolutely sure but it seems more than neuronal death there is decreased plasticity as we get older, that is, less synapses and less synaptic 'strength', and that's absolutely normal.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 26, 2018, 03:09:25 PM
I'm down below 200 pounds for the first time in seventeen years. My hip isn't hurting as badly. Everything else seems to be going wrong but that's good I guess. I have had to buy new clothes though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 26, 2018, 03:29:32 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 26, 2018, 03:09:25 PM
I'm down below 200 pounds for the first time in seventeen years. My hip isn't hurting as badly. Everything else seems to be going wrong but that's good I guess. I have had to buy new clothes though.

Know the clothes problem, JJ, have gone from 34" waist to 30" over past three years, got loads of "too big" trousers. Now also buying small size teeshirts and jackets and can wear "tailored" shirts without straining the buttons!

Good though, being short the medium jackets etc were too long in the body and arms and 34" trousers are tailored wider in the leg, making me look even shorter. Now I do not FEEL so short and wide!

Never mind how I look . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there. I came across some Levis that fit very well though, so between those and the Red Cap shirts I like my "uniform" is basically complete.

I don't think too much about clothes so I have a set pair of pants and a set shirt. For a while it was jeans from Tractor Supply and a tan shirt but I have been convinced to add a bit of color. So in addition to the tan I have a few greys and some blues to throw in the mix.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 27, 2018, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there. I came across some Levis that fit very well though, so between those and the Red Cap shirts I like my "uniform" is basically complete.

I don't think too much about clothes so I have a set pair of pants and a set shirt. For a while it was jeans from Tractor Supply and a tan shirt but I have been convinced to add a bit of color. So in addition to the tan I have a few greys and some blues to throw in the mix.

Levi Strauss used to carry a line of jeans called "Husky" which might fit the bill for you. I doubt if that is the same as "Relaxed Fit", these days. Even if a guy didn't have that big a waist, the legs had plenty of room. That's a '50-'60s thing that I remember growing up. I was a skinny little kid, so didn't wear those.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 28, 2018, 01:52:37 PM
Pumpkin spice lattes are back.   :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there.

Muscular calves are a rarity in men it seems. Going to the gym you see all those men buffed up in their upper bodies, but with rather noodly legs. I know it's much easier to put on more muscle in the arms than in the legs, but it seems to me like some of those men don't even try.

It's rather bizarre. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:32:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 28, 2018, 01:52:37 PM
Pumpkin spice lattes are back.   :dance:

Now that does sound interesting. I shall have to try that one of these days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 04:00:22 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 27, 2018, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there. I came across some Levis that fit very well though, so between those and the Red Cap shirts I like my "uniform" is basically complete.

I don't think too much about clothes so I have a set pair of pants and a set shirt. For a while it was jeans from Tractor Supply and a tan shirt but I have been convinced to add a bit of color. So in addition to the tan I have a few greys and some blues to throw in the mix.

Levi Strauss used to carry a line of jeans called "Husky" which might fit the bill for you. I doubt if that is the same as "Relaxed Fit", these days. Even if a guy didn't have that big a waist, the legs had plenty of room. That's a '50-'60s thing that I remember growing up. I was a skinny little kid, so didn't wear those.

The Levis I found are actually pretty nice. Can't remember what style they are though. Now I just tell Amazon to order jeans and they show up at my door.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there.

Muscular calves are a rarity in men it seems. Going to the gym you see all those men buffed up in their upper bodies, but with rather noodly legs. I know it's much easier to put on more muscle in the arms than in the legs, but it seems to me like some of those men don't even try.

It's rather bizarre.

Muscle men with chicken legs make me chuckle. What's even funnier is seeing a lot of these fitness buffs try do do actual work. I think working out puts muscle in the wrong places. I'm not nearly as strong after getting hurt but, despite  not looking cut, I can usually put those fellows to shame.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 28, 2018, 06:49:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:32:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 28, 2018, 01:52:37 PM
Pumpkin spice lattes are back.   :dance:

Now that does sound interesting. I shall have to try that one of these days.

They are really popular at Starbucks and for some reason men like to call people who like them basic, but I don't care because they are delicious.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 28, 2018, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there.

Muscular calves are a rarity in men it seems. Going to the gym you see all those men buffed up in their upper bodies, but with rather noodly legs. I know it's much easier to put on more muscle in the arms than in the legs, but it seems to me like some of those men don't even try.

It's rather bizarre.

Muscle men with chicken legs make me chuckle. What's even funnier is seeing a lot of these fitness buffs try do do actual work. I think working out puts muscle in the wrong places. I'm not nearly as strong after getting hurt but, despite  not looking cut, I can usually put those fellows to shame.

Right. People who actually do physical labor are generally stronger than the guys in the gym, pumping iron for a few hours. Specific weights and specific motions will indeed improve one's physique. Working all day long makes a big difference in overall strength. I was in no way cut, but at the tender age of 30 I could pick up a small block Chevy engine short block (block, crankshaft, rods, pistons and cam) off the ground and put it in the back of a truck, unassisted. That's about 325 pounds. And I have those damned chicken legs! :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 28, 2018, 09:57:58 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 28, 2018, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there.

Muscular calves are a rarity in men it seems. Going to the gym you see all those men buffed up in their upper bodies, but with rather noodly legs. I know it's much easier to put on more muscle in the arms than in the legs, but it seems to me like some of those men don't even try.

It's rather bizarre.

Muscle men with chicken legs make me chuckle. What's even funnier is seeing a lot of these fitness buffs try do do actual work. I think working out puts muscle in the wrong places. I'm not nearly as strong after getting hurt but, despite  not looking cut, I can usually put those fellows to shame.

Right. People who actually do physical labor are generally stronger than the guys in the gym, pumping iron for a few hours. Specific weights and specific motions will indeed improve one's physique. Working all day long makes a big difference in overall strength. I was in no way cut, but at the tender age of 30 I could pick up a small block Chevy engine short block (block, crankshaft, rods, pistons and cam) off the ground and put it in the back of a truck, unassisted. That's about 325 pounds. And I have those damned chicken legs! :D

It's amazing what the working body can achieve - with a bit of technique. I doubt that I could now even lift one of the 5metre, 25kg aerial mast sections I used to just chuck onto my shoulder and carry around in the RAF. Have carried an almost complete old 4 cylinder Jowett Javelin engine a about 50 yards.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 28, 2018, 10:27:23 PM
Yup. I can't pick up one of the heads, now. I was carrying some boxes, edging sideways through the garage and collided with the edge of a cabinet; no rounded edges. Since I'm not spitting blood, I don't think I have a punctured lung, but man this smarts. Bruised for sure, and possibly cracked ribs. Going to the doctor if it doesn't abate in a few more days. All they'll be able to do for those ribs is X-ray them and say, "Yup, those broken!", anyway. :lol: <-- Can't do that, either. Salonpas to the rescue!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 11:48:12 PM
Quote from: Fireball on August 28, 2018, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 28, 2018, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 27, 2018, 12:14:58 AM
Pants are tricky for me. I have large legs and extremely muscular calves so most pants are too tight in the legs there.

Muscular calves are a rarity in men it seems. Going to the gym you see all those men buffed up in their upper bodies, but with rather noodly legs. I know it's much easier to put on more muscle in the arms than in the legs, but it seems to me like some of those men don't even try.

It's rather bizarre.

Muscle men with chicken legs make me chuckle. What's even funnier is seeing a lot of these fitness buffs try do do actual work. I think working out puts muscle in the wrong places. I'm not nearly as strong after getting hurt but, despite  not looking cut, I can usually put those fellows to shame.

Right. People who actually do physical labor are generally stronger than the guys in the gym, pumping iron for a few hours. Specific weights and specific motions will indeed improve one's physique. Working all day long makes a big difference in overall strength. I was in no way cut, but at the tender age of 30 I could pick up a small block Chevy engine short block (block, crankshaft, rods, pistons and cam) off the ground and put it in the back of a truck, unassisted. That's about 325 pounds. And I have those damned chicken legs! :D

The strongest person I've ever known was a tire guy at our local shop. He was a bit slow to be honest, but he could pick up a full fifty-five gallon drum and sit it in the bed of a pickup and swing a short handled eight pound maul all day long breaking beads. Chubby, soft looking guy but if he ever got his hands on you when he was mad there was no escape.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 29, 2018, 03:07:35 AM
That's one strong guy! My middle son is like that. He worked at a chemical place doing the preliminary dispensing of chemicals for cosmetics. Before he went to work there, I convinced him to buy safety boots, and thankfully he heeded my warning. Back when I worked as a mechanic, I always wore safety boots, but when I was close to graduating from the university, I cheaped out and bought the non-safety variety, saving myself $10. Then I dropped a disc brake rotor mounted in the mandrel when I went to mount it on the lathe. My right great toe is 1/4" longer and wider than the left as a result, and I was out of work for 6 weeks. $10, my ass.  >:( Since he took my advice, he's had a 400 kg (yes, that is correct!) barrel set on his foot with impunity. He could slide those things (they are polyethylene) along the floor, or tip them up and roll them on the edge of the bottom into the dispensing room. Crazy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2018, 03:13:07 AM
Quote from: Fireball on August 29, 2018, 03:07:35 AM
...Back when I worked as a mechanic, I always wore safety boots, but when I was close to graduating from the university, I cheaped out and bought the non-safety variety, saving myself $10. Then I dropped a disc brake rotor mounted in the mandrel when I went to mount it on the lathe...

:o

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 29, 2018, 03:16:54 AM
I can't do steel toe. Tried for over a year and by the time I gave them up I could barely walk. Does your son wear steel or one of the new composites? I might try a pair of those when my Wolverines give out on me.

I don't want to handle anything that heavy without a gantry though. If this damn tarrif nonsense gets sorted our we might be able to build one for the shop.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 29, 2018, 03:18:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2018, 03:13:07 AM
Quote from: Fireball on August 29, 2018, 03:07:35 AM
...Back when I worked as a mechanic, I always wore safety boots, but when I was close to graduating from the university, I cheaped out and bought the non-safety variety, saving myself $10. Then I dropped a disc brake rotor mounted in the mandrel when I went to mount it on the lathe...

:o

Still better than the nuff nuff who doesn't put their safety glasses on because "it'll only take a minute..." 

Famous last words before somebody has to dig a chip or shaving out of their eye. It sucks, trust me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2018, 03:59:39 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 29, 2018, 03:18:45 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 29, 2018, 03:13:07 AM
Quote from: Fireball on August 29, 2018, 03:07:35 AM
...Back when I worked as a mechanic, I always wore safety boots, but when I was close to graduating from the university, I cheaped out and bought the non-safety variety, saving myself $10. Then I dropped a disc brake rotor mounted in the mandrel when I went to mount it on the lathe...

:o

Still better than the nuff nuff who doesn't put their safety glasses on because "it'll only take a minute..." 

Famous last words before somebody has to dig a chip or shaving out of their eye. It sucks, trust me.

I can imagine!

I'm too much of a scaredy-cat when it comes to personal safety. At the lab I always take safety procedures very seriously. Vaccines, gloves, surgical masks, lab coat, I have them all.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 29, 2018, 08:36:26 AM
This makes interesting reading. I first came across Taylor doing business studies in college years ago. F.Taylor's Experiment with Pig Iron: A Start for Scientific Management (https://blog.yaware.com/frederick-taylors-experiment-with-pig-iron-a-springboard-for-scientific-management/)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on August 29, 2018, 08:57:25 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 29, 2018, 08:36:26 AM
This makes interesting reading. I first came across Taylor doing business studies in college years ago. F.Taylor's Experiment with Pig Iron: A Start for Scientific Management (https://blog.yaware.com/frederick-taylors-experiment-with-pig-iron-a-springboard-for-scientific-management/)

Very interesting story from that period, some bosses still have to learn the lesson a hundred years later! Yet some companies, especially Quaker owned ones in this country, were well in advance.

Coincidental that, according to Wiki, Midvale Steel was based at Nicetown, Philadelphia.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 29, 2018, 11:01:08 AM
There is another story about Taylor. He went to a different factories and was often looked on with suspicion by the workers. But in this case a chap was moving iron billets from a flat wagon. We was on piece rate and invited Taylor to help him work more efficiently. It cut his working day from 12 to 5 hours! So he went and got a second job!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 29, 2018, 04:53:24 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 29, 2018, 03:16:54 AM
I can't do steel toe. Tried for over a year and by the time I gave them up I could barely walk. Does your son wear steel or one of the new composites? I might try a pair of those when my Wolverines give out on me.

I don't want to handle anything that heavy without a gantry though. If this damn tarrif nonsense gets sorted our we might be able to build one for the shop.

Composite, but he has a problem with the caps digging into his toes on one side. I had safety shoes when we engaged in heavy work, but they stayed under my desk most of the time, since more of my work was supervisory in the last 15 or so years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I am enjoying that sweet schadenfreude.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2018, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I am enjoying that sweet schadenfreude.

Details. Details! You can't leave us hanging like that!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 30, 2018, 02:28:47 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2018, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I am enjoying that sweet schadenfreude.

Details. Details! You can't leave us hanging like that!

We want to hear all the juicy details.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2018, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I am enjoying that sweet schadenfreude.

Details. Details! You can't leave us hanging like that!

Okay, so it's kind of a long backstory so I'll give you a cliff notes version.

A few years before I joined HAF my mom was married to a horrible person. He was verbally abusive to my mom, my brother, and me. He's the reason I get panicky when someone raises their voice. He ended up cheating on her and knocked up the other woman, who knew he was married. Mom divorced the loser and we've been better off ever since.

Turns out now that they just had a set of twins and they are both miserable. They have no money, he doesn't help take care of his children, and she is stuck with the bastard.

I couldn't be happier. He could drop dead and the world would be a better place. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 30, 2018, 03:52:14 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 30, 2018, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I am enjoying that sweet schadenfreude.

Details. Details! You can't leave us hanging like that!

Okay, so it's kind of a long backstory so I'll give you a cliff notes version.

A few years before I joined HAF my mom was married to a horrible person. He was verbally abusive to my mom, my brother, and me. He's the reason I get panicky when someone raises their voice. He ended up cheating on her and knocked up the other woman, who knew he was married. Mom divorced the loser and we've been better off ever since.

Turns out now that they just had a set of twins and they are both miserable. They have no money, he doesn't help take care of his children, and she is stuck with the bastard.

I couldn't be happier. He could drop dead and the world would be a better place.

Thank you for filling in the details. Shame for the kids though. I bet he'll just bugger off again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 31, 2018, 01:50:26 AM
Sadly though Buddy, for each fucktard that falls, 47 shall arise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on August 31, 2018, 11:40:27 AM
I don't blame you for feeling that way Buddy.  Sorry for the kids though, they didn't do anything to deserve a loser for a father like that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on August 31, 2018, 10:53:52 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
I couldn't be happier. He could drop dead and the world would be a better place.
I'm sure we could come to some sort of .....arrangement.  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 01, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on August 31, 2018, 10:53:52 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2018, 02:37:45 PM
I couldn't be happier. He could drop dead and the world would be a better place.
I'm sure we could come to some sort of .....arrangement.  :evilgrin:

LMAO. Thankfully I'm not that angry anymore, but if lighting were to accidentally strike, I wouldn't complain. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 02, 2018, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!

?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 03:09:48 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 02, 2018, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!

?

I though that was a bit odd too but still... goodbye ten shift work week!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 03:13:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 02, 2018, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!

?

With that post Tank is competing for the title of Typo Master! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2018, 04:48:20 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 03:13:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 02, 2018, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!

?

With that post Tank is competing for the title of Typo Master! :grin:

Correct  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 02, 2018, 05:08:51 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 03:13:22 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 02, 2018, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 02, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 02, 2018, 05:40:11 AM
Summer is over for me. The worst summer I have ever had in my life is finally over.

Well that's a god thing!

?

With that post Tank is competing for the title of Typo Master! :grin:

I shell feslessli degend my poisition!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 02, 2018, 08:33:01 PM
For the first time since I was a teenager, I am going to have matching bedroom furniture instead of a mishmash of scrounged pieces. It is not going to be delivered until the 15th because I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to clean out drawers and clear off shelves. Pictures once it is delivered and arranged.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 02, 2018, 08:37:00 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 02, 2018, 08:33:01 PM
For the first time since I was a teenager, I am going to have matching bedroom furniture instead of a mishmash of scrounged pieces. It is not going to be delivered until the 15th because I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to clean out drawers and clear off shelves. Pictures once it is delivered and arranged.

Hooray!!  Looking forward to the pictures.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 02, 2018, 09:13:42 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 02, 2018, 08:33:01 PM
For the first time since I was a teenager, I am going to have matching bedroom furniture instead of a mishmash of scrounged pieces. It is not going to be delivered until the 15th because I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time to clean out drawers and clear off shelves. Pictures once it is delivered and arranged.

Good fir you, Velma!

I am rather in favour of the eclectic-mishmash style myself   :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Orange Crate Modern, Dave?  :P

I can now squat and/or inhale deeply with little pain! My ribs appear to be healing nicely.

Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 11:18:10 PM
That's nice, Velma! ;D

Quote from: Dave on September 02, 2018, 09:13:42 PM
I am rather in favour of the eclectic-mishmash style myself   :grin:

Me too...well, my stuff just sort of end up that way, I don't necessarily plan it. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 11:18:44 PM
Quote from: Fireball on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.

*shudder!*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 11:18:44 PM
Quote from: Fireball on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.

*shudder!*

Thanks for the empathy!  :D Shoulda gone to the doctor and had an X-ray taken, just to have the street cred of broken ribs!  :P

I'm a firm believer in good medicine, but I won't go until the pain is intense, or I'm bleeding (or just annual checkups- I'm not a complete Neanderthal!) Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2018, 07:31:31 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Orange Crate Modern, Dave?  :P

I can now squat and/or inhale deeply with little pain! My ribs appear to be healing nicely.

Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.

I was reduced to "bricks and plank primitive" once.

Glad you are mending - but have a belated, empathetic, OUCH! on me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 03, 2018, 09:52:03 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Orange Crate Modern, Dave?  :P

I can now squat and/or inhale deeply with little pain! My ribs appear to be healing nicely.

Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.
Ouch, ouch, ouch! That reminds me of a couple of weeks ago when I stepped on a wet spot on the bathroom floor and slammed my hip into the doorknob. For the first few hours, it was my wrist that hurt the most since I grabbed the counter at an odd angle to catch myself. Hours later, however, my hip was hurting so much I left work two hours early. Strangely enough, I had virtually no bruise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 03, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
...Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.

The "rate your pain on a one to ten basis where ten is the most pain imaginable" always stumps me.  I can imagine a lot of pain, a lot worse than a burst appendix - I've had one of those and I can imagine much more severe pain than that!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 03, 2018, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 03, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
...Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.

The "rate your pain on a one to ten basis where ten is the most pain imaginable" always stumps me.  I can imagine a lot of pain, a lot worse than a burst appendix - I've had one of those and I can imagine much more severe pain than that!

When they asked me to rate the pain of a fistula on the 1-10 scale my reply was, "Rating the pain of a heart attack at 10 the fistula is 12."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 03, 2018, 10:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 03, 2018, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 03, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
...Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.

The "rate your pain on a one to ten basis where ten is the most pain imaginable" always stumps me.  I can imagine a lot of pain, a lot worse than a burst appendix - I've had one of those and I can imagine much more severe pain than that!

When they asked me to rate the pain of a fistula on the 1-10 scale my reply was, "Rating the pain of a heart attack at 10 the fistula is 12."

I hate those "rate your pain questions" where all you get is a number -- that's way too subjective.  The last time I was asked that it took my girlfriend and I a ten minute conference to decide what level my pain was. 

They need to develop a more meaningful rating system, like 1 is hurts but doesn't interfere with daily life (or can handle it with an Advil), 5 is can't use X body part and want to cry from pain, 6 is actually crying from pain, 10 is unconscious or in shock from pain, and so forth.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 02:30:33 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2018, 11:18:44 PM
Quote from: Fireball on September 02, 2018, 11:11:07 PM
Back story (well, side story): I was carrying some heavy boxes and walking sideways in the garage, and walked right into the corner of a cabinet. Maybe they were only bruised, but they have hurt for a couple weeks.

*shudder!*

Thanks for the empathy!  :D Shoulda gone to the doctor and had an X-ray taken, just to have the street cred of broken ribs!  :P

I'm a firm believer in good medicine, but I won't go until the pain is intense, or I'm bleeding (or just annual checkups- I'm not a complete Neanderthal!) Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.

:notsure: I haven't thought of my pain scale yet, but the appendicitis I had when I was 5 would definitely be up there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 02:36:02 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 03, 2018, 10:10:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 03, 2018, 11:51:48 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 03, 2018, 11:16:05 AM
Quote from: Fireball on September 03, 2018, 02:56:53 AM
...Intense pain is a ruptured appendix. That's the ten on my pain scale when they ask me my pain level in the hospital. I smashed my thumb with a 2-pound sledge hammer (I've actually done that more than once, over the years, as I've done a lot of metal working)  :o and that I'll call an eight.

The "rate your pain on a one to ten basis where ten is the most pain imaginable" always stumps me.  I can imagine a lot of pain, a lot worse than a burst appendix - I've had one of those and I can imagine much more severe pain than that!

When they asked me to rate the pain of a fistula on the 1-10 scale my reply was, "Rating the pain of a heart attack at 10 the fistula is 12."

I hate those "rate your pain questions" where all you get is a number -- that's way too subjective.  The last time I was asked that it took my girlfriend and I a ten minute conference to decide what level my pain was. 

They need to develop a more meaningful rating system, like 1 is hurts but doesn't interfere with daily life (or can handle it with an Advil), 5 is can't use X body part and want to cry from pain, 6 is actually crying from pain, 10 is unconscious or in shock from pain, and so forth.

I agree! It doesn't really make sense to try and get a purely objective value from such a rating system since different people have different pain thresholds. My 10 might be your 8, for instance.

When I was a kid I fell from my bike and the handlebar penetrated the skin on my thigh. I still have the scar. I remember it didn't hurt at all if I left it alone and people wondered why I wasn't screaming in pain. Though the wound was ugly, I would have rated it a 3 or 4...menstrual colics hurt more than that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on September 05, 2018, 02:45:16 AM
Hearing rap is the most painful thing anyone can endure.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 03:21:44 AM
I consider a ten on the pain scale to be blackout pain. I've experienced that several times in one night while attempting to remove a firmly adhered bandage stuck to my backside, and nearly experienced it again at work a few weeks ago. An eight is where nausea starts to set in and a nine is the point where being physically I'll is a real possibility. Broken bones are a four or five for me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 05, 2018, 04:27:56 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 03:21:44 AM
I consider a ten on the pain scale to be blackout pain. I've experienced that several times in one night while attempting to remove a firmly adhered bandage stuck to my backside, and nearly experienced it again at work a few weeks ago. An eight is where nausea starts to set in and a nine is the point where being physically I'll is a real possibility. Broken bones are a four or five for me.

When I first bitched about the pain scales, PC sent me this, which I found very helpful:  Improved Pain Scale (https://imgur.com/NN4BrEV)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 05, 2018, 06:54:29 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 05, 2018, 04:27:56 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 05, 2018, 03:21:44 AM
I consider a ten on the pain scale to be blackout pain. I've experienced that several times in one night while attempting to remove a firmly adhered bandage stuck to my backside, and nearly experienced it again at work a few weeks ago. An eight is where nausea starts to set in and a nine is the point where being physically I'll is a real possibility. Broken bones are a four or five for me.

When I first bitched about the pain scales, PC sent me this, which I found very helpful:  Improved Pain Scale (https://imgur.com/NN4BrEV)

I like the improved scale, except I would put bull ants (https://australianmuseum.net.au/bull-ants) in place of bees.  Bee stings don't really hurt me all that much.  Bull ants, on the other hand - rather like sticking white hot needles into you.  Absolutely exquisite pain for several hours.  Then a few hours respite, then the itching...  for.weeks.and.weeks....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2018, 08:03:39 AM
I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread :rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 05, 2018, 08:51:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 08:03:39 AM
I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread :rofl:

A serious case of thread drift.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 08:52:52 AM
De Asbo is dot cheery. De Asbo's dose, which He doesd't habe, by de bay, is all stuffy add biserable. :( Is teddible, He tedds you!  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 05, 2018, 08:56:46 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 08:52:52 AM
De Asbo is dot cheery. De Asbo's dose, which He doesd't habe, by de bay, is all stuffy add biserable. :( Is teddible, He tedds you!  :(
There, there. We will find someone to fix you a hot toddy and tuck you in bed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2018, 08:57:46 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 05, 2018, 08:56:46 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 08:52:52 AM
De Asbo is dot cheery. De Asbo's dose, which He doesd't habe, by de bay, is all stuffy add biserable. :( Is teddible, He tedds you!  :(
There, there. We will find someone to fix you a hot toddy and tuck you in bed.

The nearest person would be G85!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:40:40 AM
Geographically, I think people from England may well be closer, as geodesics fly. Norway is a long country. :P


Now, there was talk of whiskey with lemon being good for sickly Asmos, yes? :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on September 05, 2018, 10:13:06 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2) Tank:
I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread

Not into the S&M scene then, huh Tank?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 05, 2018, 10:36:20 AM
Quote from: No one on September 05, 2018, 10:13:06 AM
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I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread

Not into the S&M scene then, huh Tank?

That discussion resulted in the implosion of the Richard Dawkins Forum! And no, I'll not say anything more on the subject  :teadrink:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 05, 2018, 11:22:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 02:30:33 AM

:notsure: I haven't thought of my pain scale yet, but the appendicitis I had when I was 5 would definitely be up there.

How reliable is that memory?

I avoid pain because I don't like it, I've never broken a bone.
Migraines aren't much fun, I haven't had one for ages though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 05, 2018, 11:59:04 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 08:03:39 AM
I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread :rofl:

Well, any time I'm not is pain is reason enough to be cheerful.  Which is most of the time, so that's another reason...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 05, 2018, 08:03:39 AM
I having trouble getting my head around a discussion on pain in the 'Reasons to be cheerful!' thread :rofl:

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 06:31:40 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 05, 2018, 11:22:20 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 05, 2018, 02:30:33 AM

:notsure: I haven't thought of my pain scale yet, but the appendicitis I had when I was 5 would definitely be up there.

How reliable is that memory?

I avoid pain because I don't like it, I've never broken a bone.
Migraines aren't much fun, I haven't had one for ages though.

Parts of it are unreliable, I was only 5, after all...

For instance, I distinctly remember staying in the hospital for a month after feeling intense pain in my right side. When I got home I told everyone that I had been hospitalised for that long. Turns out I was only there for 2 nights.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on September 05, 2018, 08:07:33 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:40:40 AM
Geographically, I think people from England may well be closer, as geodesics fly. Norway is a long country. :P


Now, there was talk of whiskey with lemon being good for sickly Asmos, yes? :D

Closest medical science has come to a true Panacea, as far as I'm concerned.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 06, 2018, 12:28:24 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on September 05, 2018, 08:07:33 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 05, 2018, 09:40:40 AM
Geographically, I think people from England may well be closer, as geodesics fly. Norway is a long country. :P


Now, there was talk of whiskey with lemon being good for sickly Asmos, yes? :D

Closest medical science has come to a true Panacea, as far as I'm concerned.

I would recommend for the Asmo: into half a cup of just boiled water add the juice of half a lemon, a teaspoon of honey and a nip of rum.  Stir well and sip.  Soothes the throat, clears the nose and makes you feel much better!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2018, 07:49:48 AM
Quote from: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.
In the case of medication I wouldn't waste good quality rum. Any old shit will do in these circumstances! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 06, 2018, 01:00:43 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.




QuoteSometimes I wonder
What all these chemicals
Are doin' to my brain
Doesn't worry me enough
To stop me from doin' it agai-ai-ain
Wipin' out brain cells
By the millions but I don't care
It doesn't worry me
Even though I ain't got a lot to spare-are-are
Woh-hoh-oh, the nips are gettin' bigger
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 06, 2018, 01:12:26 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.

A nip is a standard 30 ml shot of spirit.  I can't help it if you Pommies don't even know your own language!  ;)  :D

Oh, and Tank is quite right.  I wouldn't use good drinking rum, any available cheap rum will do, after all you're going to add honey and lemon.  Over here I'd go for Bundaberg rum, which I normally have on hand for cooking purposes, but is also OK mixed with Coke, which I would never do with one of my favourite rums.  Think of it as the Johnny Walker Red Label of rums..
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 06, 2018, 01:12:26 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.

A nip is a standard 30 ml shot of spirit.  I can't help it if you Pommies don't even know your own language!  ;)  :D

Oh, and Tank is quite right.  I wouldn't use good drinking rum, any available cheap rum will do, after all you're going to add honey and lemon.  Over here I'd go for Bundaberg rum, which I normally have on hand for cooking purposes, but is also OK mixed with Coke, which I would never do with one of my favourite rums.  Think of it as the Johnny Walker Red Label of rums..

Oops, neither Icarus nor Bluenose are Pommies, Silver. I am a Pommie, or Pom.

But, that raises the question as yo whether Australia, always independent language-wise, has a  name for Americans other than the usual "Yank".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 02:21:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Oops, neither Icarus nor Bluenose are Pommies, Silver. I am a Pommie, or Pom.

Yes, I know. ;)

I got to ask, though...if two poms are together does it make them a pompom?

:worried:

Ok, bad joke, moving on...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:58:41 PM
 :picard facepalm:
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 06, 2018, 02:21:21 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Oops, neither Icarus nor Bluenose are Pommies, Silver. I am a Pommie, or Pom.

Yes, I know. ;)

I got to ask, though...if two poms are together does it make them a pompom?

:worried:

Ok, bad joke, moving on...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 07, 2018, 12:40:21 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 06, 2018, 02:00:36 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 06, 2018, 01:12:26 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 06, 2018, 03:22:48 AM
Bluenose recipe is faulty.  He says a nip of rum.  Perhaps Strine has a different meaning for the word nip.  In my mind a nip is only a wee bit.  And why dilute perfectly good booze with water?  Such a medicinal should have at least 100 ml of good quality rum.

A nip is a standard 30 ml shot of spirit.  I can't help it if you Pommies don't even know your own language!  ;)  :D

Oh, and Tank is quite right.  I wouldn't use good drinking rum, any available cheap rum will do, after all you're going to add honey and lemon.  Over here I'd go for Bundaberg rum, which I normally have on hand for cooking purposes, but is also OK mixed with Coke, which I would never do with one of my favourite rums.  Think of it as the Johnny Walker Red Label of rums..

Oops, neither Icarus nor Bluenose are Pommies, Silver. I am a Pommie, or Pom.

But, that raises the question as yo whether Australia, always independent language-wise, has a  name for Americans other than the usual "Yank".

You're not letting one minor detail like that get in the way of a good joke, are you, Dave?

Generally Aussies call Americans Yanks.  However, in the RAN we generally referred to Americans a Goddams, an allusion to a perceived lack of imagination in their use of profanity.   Oh, and older Australians sometimes refer to Americans as septics or even seppos, but this has fallen from common use. (It's rhyming slang for Yank)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 07, 2018, 12:42:33 PM
Well, my washing the internals of my blender seems to have worked! No fizzes or pops when I connected the power and it whizzes water quite merrily.

Am thinking of applying silicon sealant around the edge of the non-rotating plate under the drive dog, then any leaks will be contained in that space.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 13, 2018, 12:27:44 PM
The ferry is open! That means I don't have to add an extra hour to my commute.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 14, 2018, 04:12:54 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 13, 2018, 12:27:44 PM
The ferry is open! That means I don't have to add an extra hour to my commute.

Excellent.  Besides which, ferry!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 15, 2018, 08:19:38 PM
My new furniture is all set up! I've been putting things away, but needed a break. It is approaching 2:30 pm. I realized just a few minutes ago that I've had neither breakfast or lunch. Time to eat before I try to move more stuff!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 15, 2018, 09:43:13 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 15, 2018, 08:19:38 PM
My new furniture is all set up! I've been putting things away, but needed a break. It is approaching 2:30 pm. I realized just a few minutes ago that I've had neither breakfast or lunch. Time to eat before I try to move more stuff!

Hurrah!  Looking forward to seeing what you've done.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 15, 2018, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 15, 2018, 09:43:13 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 15, 2018, 08:19:38 PM
My new furniture is all set up! I've been putting things away, but needed a break. It is approaching 2:30 pm. I realized just a few minutes ago that I've had neither breakfast or lunch. Time to eat before I try to move more stuff!

Hurrah!  Looking forward to seeing what you've done.
Believe it or not, everything is back in the bedroom. We've just got to put up some hooks and make the bed. I did not want to put the clean sheets on the bed while I was still moving boxes in and out of the room since the bed was the perfect place to put the boxes while I emptied them.

The two delivery guys had everything moved in and set up in less than an hour. They even called the furniture store's customer service line before they left so I could let them know if there had been any problems during the delivery. We tipped them $25 (US) each.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2018, 03:02:14 AM
These were taken with my cell phone since I could not find the charging cable for my real camera.

Nightstand. The things hanging from the knob are two small Bluetooth speakers. The stack of things on the right hand corner is two magazines, two ereaders, and a tablet.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193854_zpsm50wfdpn.jpg&hash=2f4f07c03ee691f7301f29781d77bd1a2290e1db) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193854_zpsm50wfdpn.jpg.html)

Dresser. I was holding the phone crooked. I'm surprised I can still stand up after a night of almost no sleep, then all the physical labor I did today. Yes, those are all jewelry boxes.

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Chest of drawers. Yes, that is a Tardis Bluetooth speaker up there. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193613_zpshg9wo1c6.jpg&hash=208cbef10f7e49ca447a5ec12337fe8b458c82ea) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193613_zpshg9wo1c6.jpg.html)

The bed. It also has two large storage drawers in the footboard, but I could not get a good picture of them.

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The next two items are things I put on the wall today. The first is large nightlight that you can turn off/on with a remote. It is about the size of a dinner plate. The other item is a slight twist on a classic clock. My Kit-Cat Clock has pearls instead of a bow tie.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193913_zpscslmjakt.jpg&hash=3aadda2c59d0ccb1254f24c6ccc1a1a855358e6d) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193913_zpscslmjakt.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 04:38:06 AM
The furniture looks good Velma. You need a few more outlets though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 16, 2018, 06:23:59 AM
And the Dr Who bedding!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 07:00:36 AM
Nice stuff, Velma. I am especially envious of your night-light! But is it flat or half or full globe? Seems to cast a shadow.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 16, 2018, 07:25:38 AM
Love it all and in particular the Dr Who bedding!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2018, 10:27:56 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 16, 2018, 07:00:36 AM
Nice stuff, Velma. I am especially envious of your night-light! But is it flat or half or full globe? Seems to cast a shadow.
I think that is the way it was made. It is rather inexpensive, so there is only on main light source inside. It is not even a half globe. It is less than three inches thick at the center. I asked for it on a whim as a Christmas gift. It works quite as a night light. It has a remote so I can turn it on as needed. It hangs above the night stand.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 16, 2018, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 04:38:06 AM
The furniture looks good Velma. You need a few more outlets though.
The house is as old as I am. Houses were not built with as many outlets back then. 

The Dr Who bedding was a birthday gift from my husband. It was a very nice surprise.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 10:56:31 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 16, 2018, 10:27:56 AM
Quote from: Dave on September 16, 2018, 07:00:36 AM
Nice stuff, Velma. I am especially envious of your night-light! But is it flat or half or full globe? Seems to cast a shadow.
I think that is the way it was made. It is rather inexpensive, so there is only on main light source inside. It is not even a half globe. It is less than three inches thick at the center. I asked for it on a whim as a Christmas gift. It works quite as a night light. It has a remote so I can turn it on as needed. It hangs above the night stand.

Found some smallish rechageable, dimmable LED full globe jobs on Amazon, one resting in a ceramic hand - might drop a hint or two since the anniversary of my entry into the world is pending.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 11:00:41 AM
I am having a sit down after turning the mattress over and end-to-end on my own!

Not such a bad job as it seems, lifting the mattress onto its edge on the solid bed platform, sort of slide foot end to poke half off one end, swing it round to poke old head end off the side, then swing old foot end round to become new head end. 

Then the non-physical hard bit, remembering which side was "up" when I started. (The label was a clue.)

Now my heart beat is back down to normal and the bit of shortness of breath has gone I think I will make a cuppa and finish making tbe bed later!

Just feels good that I can still do that sort of job - and it needed doing!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 01:01:35 PM
The last time I flipped a mattress I ended up very dissapointed when I realized it was a one sided mattress. Very foolish way to cut costs.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 01:01:35 PM
The last time I flipped a mattress I ended up very dissapointed when I realized it was a one sided mattress. Very foolish way to cut costs.

Oh, dear . . .

There was a small bonus to my flipping. Under the mattress is a storage area, I just about cleared it out 20 years ago - too much effort lifting the mattress to get to it. But, there were too steel wire bike mudgard stays that might come in handy (since wire coat hangers are things of the past.)

But, there was also a tool that I made about 40 years ago, when on a sheet metalworking and fabrication welding course. There was a heavy duty powered hacksaw that had blades about 2mm thick, and a blade broke. I needed a very narrow cold chisel to clean weld spatter out a 3mm wide gap. 5 minutes on the grindstone and I had me that chisel! Saved me "re-dedicating" a half-inch one for one job.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 02:28:37 PM
I'd like to see that chisel. I have an old caulking iron that comes in handy for things like that. Reground to a single bevel the offset works nicely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 03:31:48 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 02:28:37 PM
I'd like to see that chisel. I have an old caulking iron that comes in handy for things like that. Reground to a single bevel the offset works nicely.

Check on workshop thread, JJ.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 16, 2018, 04:27:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 01:01:35 PM
The last time I flipped a mattress I ended up very dissapointed when I realized it was a one sided mattress. Very foolish way to cut costs.

Is that what they call a Möbius mattress?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 16, 2018, 04:27:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 01:01:35 PM
The last time I flipped a mattress I ended up very dissapointed when I realized it was a one sided mattress. Very foolish way to cut costs.

Is that what they call a Möbius mattress?

:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 16, 2018, 05:33:48 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 16, 2018, 03:02:14 AM
These were taken with my cell phone since I could not find the charging cable for my real camera.

Nightstand. The things hanging from the knob are two small Bluetooth speakers. The stack of things on the right hand corner is two magazines, two ereaders, and a tablet.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193854_zpsm50wfdpn.jpg&hash=2f4f07c03ee691f7301f29781d77bd1a2290e1db) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193854_zpsm50wfdpn.jpg.html)

Dresser. I was holding the phone crooked. I'm surprised I can still stand up after a night of almost no sleep, then all the physical labor I did today. Yes, those are all jewelry boxes.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193712_zpshifdeyzw.jpg&hash=5e4649c13290de5902a589f78b918fc769c49b3c) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193712_zpshifdeyzw.jpg.html)

Chest of drawers. Yes, that is a Tardis Bluetooth speaker up there. :D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193613_zpshg9wo1c6.jpg&hash=208cbef10f7e49ca447a5ec12337fe8b458c82ea) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193613_zpshg9wo1c6.jpg.html)

The bed. It also has two large storage drawers in the footboard, but I could not get a good picture of them.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_201501_zpsq0hce49b.jpg&hash=f79b14b0c503144f16b9293c0ac003c9a6a955eb) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_201501_zpsq0hce49b.jpg.html)

The next two items are things I put on the wall today. The first is large nightlight that you can turn off/on with a remote. It is about the size of a dinner plate. The other item is a slight twist on a classic clock. My Kit-Cat Clock has pearls instead of a bow tie.

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi159.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft146%2Fsciwoman%2F20180915_193913_zpscslmjakt.jpg&hash=3aadda2c59d0ccb1254f24c6ccc1a1a855358e6d) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/sciwoman/media/20180915_193913_zpscslmjakt.jpg.html)

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Nice! I love walnut!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2018, 06:19:12 PM
Qualified cheerfulness:

QuoteGlasgow Art School's Mackintosh building 'will be rebuilt'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-45540082

The sadness of the loss of the original Mackintosh artwork still remains.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 17, 2018, 12:35:54 AM
Weekend is over! :whew:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 17, 2018, 03:28:05 AM
Love the new furniture, Velma, and I have a special fondness for the Kit Kat clock.  I remember when those were first all the rage!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 17, 2018, 05:53:46 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 17, 2018, 03:28:05 AM
Love the new furniture, Velma, and I have a special fondness for the Kit Kat clock.  I remember when those were first all the rage!
Thanks, Sandra. The clock is one of those things I'd wanted for years, but never got around to buying for myself. After seeing one online, I asked for it for my birthday. I had to go with the one that had pearls instead of a bow tie. :D Finally, after years and years, I have a matching bedroom suite. I am very happy all around!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 17, 2018, 01:26:04 PM
Looks great Velma!  Love the TARDIS doonah cover and the night light is really fab!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 17, 2018, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 17, 2018, 01:26:04 PM
Looks great Velma!  Love the TARDIS doonah cover and the night light is really fab!
Thanks. I may be 55 years old, but that doesn't mean I have to grow up completely!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 17, 2018, 07:07:13 PM
Quote from: Velma on September 17, 2018, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 17, 2018, 01:26:04 PM
Looks great Velma!  Love the TARDIS doonah cover and the night light is really fab!
Thanks. I may be 55 years old, but that doesn't mean I have to grow up completely!  :frolic:

I have 18 years on you, Velma, and haven't made it (quite) yet!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on September 17, 2018, 07:53:27 PM
Fast cars and green lights!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 18, 2018, 01:49:43 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 17, 2018, 06:46:17 PM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 17, 2018, 01:26:04 PM
Looks great Velma!  Love the TARDIS doonah cover and the night light is really fab!
Thanks. I may be 55 years old, but that doesn't mean I have to grow up completely!  :frolic:

For the last ten years (since I turned 50) I have ben living by the adage that if you get to 50 and haven't grown up yet, you don't have to!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 18, 2018, 01:52:00 AM
Quote from: No one on September 17, 2018, 07:53:27 PM
Fast cars and green lights!

Fast cars, green lights, an open road and a wind in your hair!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 18, 2018, 05:14:04 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 18, 2018, 01:52:00 AM
Quote from: No one on September 17, 2018, 07:53:27 PM
Fast cars and green lights!

Fast cars, green lights, an open road and a wind in your hair!

I can do the first three.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 18, 2018, 08:16:07 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 18, 2018, 05:14:04 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on September 18, 2018, 01:52:00 AM
Quote from: No one on September 17, 2018, 07:53:27 PM
Fast cars and green lights!

Fast cars, green lights, an open road and a wind in your hair!

I can do the first three.

I can do the last three (if I drive with my head out of the window.)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 10:38:52 PM
Tomorrow, ladies and gents, is a holiday! :woohoo!: :frolic: :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 19, 2018, 10:47:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 10:38:52 PM
Tomorrow, ladies and gents, is a holiday! :woohoo!: :frolic: :jumps:

Yaahoo! Yippee, Gosh! Super! And all things like that.

You gonna spend it in bed?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 10:55:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on September 19, 2018, 10:47:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 19, 2018, 10:38:52 PM
Tomorrow, ladies and gents, is a holiday! :woohoo!: :frolic: :jumps:

Yaahoo! Yippee, Gosh! Super! And all things like that.

You gonna spend it in bed?

Nope, gotta work on my class materials (I want to be extra prepared). I may take a power nap after lunch, though... :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2018, 04:44:26 PM
Well, I woke up at 11:45 today, so I already spent almost half of it in bed. :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 08:54:54 PM
Just had my first interview for the banking position I'm trying to get. For once I was over prepared and had the answers ready. Next interview is Wednesday at 9am
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 20, 2018, 09:38:02 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 08:54:54 PM
Just had my first interview for the banking position I'm trying to get. For once I was over prepared and had the answers ready. Next interview is Wednesday at 9am

Well done!

Keeping 'em crossed for you, Buddy.

Makes it dificult to type, read and walk though . . .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 20, 2018, 10:07:43 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 08:54:54 PM
Just had my first interview for the banking position I'm trying to get. For once I was over prepared and had the answers ready. Next interview is Wednesday at 9am

:heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on September 21, 2018, 04:47:56 AM
Quote from: Buddy on September 20, 2018, 08:54:54 PM
Just had my first interview for the banking position I'm trying to get. For once I was over prepared and had the answers ready. Next interview is Wednesday at 9am

Good luck! I keep my fingers crossed for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Velma on September 23, 2018, 02:22:27 AM
While I was cleaning out the bedroom in preparation for the new furniture, I found my book light behind the bed. It looked like the battery had leaked inside the battery compartment, so I had to throw the thing away. Today I found a rechargeable book light. No more worrying about batteries! Even better, it was on sale!

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-gift-recharge-book-light-black/29294486?ean=9781936170579

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on September 23, 2018, 10:04:34 AM
Our neighbours bought our old house. We went to the notary last Friday to sign the contract. We bought the house in 2012 for 180,000 Euro and sold it for 275.000.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 23, 2018, 11:49:23 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on September 23, 2018, 10:04:34 AM
Our neighbours bought our old house. We went to the notary last Friday to sign the contract. We bought the house in 2012 for 180,000 Euro and sold it for 275.000.

Thar's got to beat inflation. Good news, Tom!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 23, 2018, 12:38:59 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on September 23, 2018, 10:04:34 AM
Our neighbours bought our old house. We went to the notary last Friday to sign the contract. We bought the house in 2012 for 180,000 Euro and sold it for 275.000.

You've done very well.
:dance:

Property is a good investment if done wisely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 24, 2018, 11:21:28 PM
Can I be cheerful on someone else's behalf? Because my brother not only got offered a very prestigious internship but also got a spot in their advertisement. I may be the younger sibling but I'm super proud of him.

Plus his company designs the software that the bank I work for uses, which I think is cool
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 25, 2018, 01:58:20 AM
Cool beans!

As for my situation, my MiL is out of the hospital and in rehab to build her strength. She's actually able to stand up from sitting in a chair by herself now, and use her walker for short distances. After a week of that, we'll see. She may have to go to some sort of assisted care living facility. If she falls again, neither my wife or I can pick her up. But she's doing better, so here's hoping! You wouldn't believe what those places cost! She has a fair amount of investment income that would pay for it if needed. Otherwise, we'd be destitute in fairly short order. 'Murrica!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on September 25, 2018, 06:09:16 AM
Two pieces of good news!

Congrats to buddy's bro and hoping DLs MiL gets even better.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 25, 2018, 07:47:11 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 16, 2018, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 04:38:06 AM
The furniture looks good Velma. You need a few more outlets though.
The house is as old as I am. Houses were not built with as many outlets back then. 

The Dr Who bedding was a birthday gift from my husband. It was a very nice surprise.  :D

So that went something like "I have a big surprise on the bed for you!"
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on September 26, 2018, 04:43:58 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 25, 2018, 07:47:11 AM
Quote from: Velma on September 16, 2018, 10:31:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2018, 04:38:06 AM
The furniture looks good Velma. You need a few more outlets though.
The house is as old as I am. Houses were not built with as many outlets back then. 

The Dr Who bedding was a birthday gift from my husband. It was a very nice surprise.  :D

So that went something like "I have a big surprise on the bed for you!"

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:11:16 PM
I got an unexpected offer to go see a concert tonight! The band that is playing is a smaller band called Twiddle. I was just looking online for tour dates because I wanted to see them next year so this came at a very convenient time.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 03, 2018, 04:47:37 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:11:16 PM
I got an unexpected offer to go see a concert tonight! The band that is playing is a smaller band called Twiddle. I was just looking online for tour dates because I wanted to see them next year so this came at a very convenient time.  ;D

Sounds like fun! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 03, 2018, 08:17:03 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 03, 2018, 04:11:16 PM
I got an unexpected offer to go see a concert tonight! The band that is playing is a smaller band called Twiddle. I was just looking online for tour dates because I wanted to see them next year so this came at a very convenient time.  ;D
Nice bit of luck.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2018, 02:31:12 PM
Made my first walkies trip to the loo today, escort there but found my own way home.

Only problem was a minute spent deciding if gammy leg was going to behave. The leg is going to be xrayed, doc says thereis no-way it is the teenage problem, that happens because of a growth spurt.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 03:53:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 05, 2018, 02:31:12 PM
Made my first walkies trip to the loo today, escort there but found my own way home.

Well, that's something anyway.

QuoteOnly problem was a minute spent deciding if gammy leg was going to behave. The leg is going to be xrayed, doc says thereis no-way it is the teenage problem, that happens because of a growth spurt.

So what are they thinking if the leg remains difficult?  Cane, roller, scooter?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2018, 04:55:15 PM
Been de-catheterised now, have bottles for friends. Just hope that I recognise the signals again!

They will still be measuring my input/output until my weight goes down and my ankles looks a little less like those of an elephant.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2018, 05:06:21 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on October 05, 2018, 03:53:24 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 05, 2018, 02:31:12 PM
Made my first walkies trip to the loo today, escort there but found my own way home.

Well, that's something anyway.

QuoteOnly problem was a minute spent deciding if gammy leg was going to behave. The leg is going to be xrayed, doc says thereis no-way it is the teenage problem, that happens because of a growth spurt.

So what are they thinking if the leg remains difficult?  Cane, roller, scooter?
The leg has a whole new story . . . This has happened before, but not quite as bad - it flares. The teen-age problem flares normally last a month. I can get about OK but though I know that I will be able to do stairs the ladder to the loft is a no-go. Gonna be crutches and patience for a few weeks at least if they find no treatment. Night pain relief would be nice but I am well practiced in this kind of scenario.

Not sure about driving my automatic, still need to bend right leg a little. But I have learned left foot baking once. Can live without car for few weeks. Scooters different story, no-where secure to keep one and charge it at road level and no lift. Love one of the sporty jobs and can afford it but . . . Bus to shops and town every 12 minutes within 40 yard walk.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 12:25:29 AM
Just had an engine and cockpit heating system installed in my car. Very satisfying getting into my warmed car in the morning while the neighbours are busy scraping ice off their car windows!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on October 06, 2018, 01:04:25 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 12:25:29 AM
Just had an engine and cockpit heating system installed in my car. Very satisfying getting into my warmed car in the morning while the neighbours are busy scraping ice off their car windows!  ;D

Like a block heater and then a heater for the cabin?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 06, 2018, 08:07:33 AM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 12:25:29 AM
Just had an engine and cockpit heating system installed in my car. Very satisfying getting into my warmed car in the morning while the neighbours are busy scraping ice off their car windows!  ;D

That sounds like an excellent investment where you live.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on October 06, 2018, 09:45:55 AM
I'm finally finished with a very, VERY long work week, and starting next week, I'll have me a trainee to pass my vast knowledge and wisdom on to in exchange for slave labour. ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 06, 2018, 04:29:12 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 12:25:29 AM
Just had an engine and cockpit heating system installed in my car. Very satisfying getting into my warmed car in the morning while the neighbours are busy scraping ice off their car windows!  ;D

Is it remote start or do you still have to suffer the cold to start it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 05:11:07 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 06, 2018, 04:29:12 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on October 06, 2018, 12:25:29 AM
Just had an engine and cockpit heating system installed in my car. Very satisfying getting into my warmed car in the morning while the neighbours are busy scraping ice off their car windows!  ;D

Is it remote start or do you still have to suffer the cold to start it?
It draws power from the plug in the wall, and is on a timer. Starts up an hour before I drive to work if I plug it in.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 06, 2018, 05:40:16 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 05, 2018, 05:06:21 PM

The leg has a whole new story . . . This has happened before, but not quite as bad - it flares. The teen-age problem flares normally last a month. I can get about OK but though I know that I will be able to do stairs the ladder to the loft is a no-go. Gonna be crutches and patience for a few weeks at least if they find no treatment. Night pain relief would be nice but I am well practiced in this kind of scenario.

Sounds gruesome.

QuoteNot sure about driving my automatic, still need to bend right leg a little. But I have learned left foot baking once. Can live without car for few weeks. Scooters different story, no-where secure to keep one and charge it at road level and no lift. Love one of the sporty jobs and can afford it but . . . Bus to shops and town every 12 minutes within 40 yard walk.

That's not so bad then tho it could certainly be better.  I depend on the buses myself to get around and the main one I need stops right in front of my apartment. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 06, 2018, 09:20:08 PM
Qualified cheerfulness. Very qualified.

After a week, I think, on the wards - lights full on 6am to 10pm, noise almost 24/7, crowds of visitors most of day, little sleep (even with sleeper), leg pain etc etc - for one who has lived alone for 50 years, and I ended up a shivering, blubbering wreck.

I had asked about a side room with no response, was willing to pay. This time they have put me in the special side room, the one with the body lift etc, on the understanding that I might be chucked out at short notice.

If I only get one decent night's sleep it will be a bonus!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 06, 2018, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 06, 2018, 09:20:08 PM
Qualified cheerfulness. Very qualified.

After a week, I think, on the wards - lights full on 6am to 10pm, noise almost 24/7, crowds of visitors most of day, little sleep (even with sleeper), leg pain etc etc - for one who has lived alone for 50 years, and I ended up a shivering, blubbering wreck.

I had asked about a side room with no response, was willing to pay. This time they have put me in the special side room, the one with the body lift etc, on the understanding that I might be chucked out at short notice.

If I only get one decent night's sleep it will be a bonus!

Good to see you have enough energy to complain!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 06, 2018, 09:32:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 06, 2018, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 06, 2018, 09:20:08 PM
Qualified cheerfulness. Very qualified.

After a week, I think, on the wards - lights full on 6am to 10pm, noise almost 24/7, crowds of visitors most of day, little sleep (even with sleeper), leg pain etc etc - for one who has lived alone for 50 years, and I ended up a shivering, blubbering wreck.

I had asked about a side room with no response, was willing to pay. This time they have put me in the special side room, the one with the body lift etc, on the understanding that I might be chucked out at short notice.

If I only get one decent night's sleep it will be a bonus!

Good to see you have enough energy to complain!

:this:

:grin: ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 07, 2018, 01:51:28 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 06, 2018, 09:20:08 PM
Qualified cheerfulness. Very qualified.

After a week, I think, on the wards - lights full on 6am to 10pm, noise almost 24/7, crowds of visitors most of day, little sleep (even with sleeper), leg pain etc etc - for one who has lived alone for 50 years, and I ended up a shivering, blubbering wreck.

I had asked about a side room with no response, was willing to pay. This time they have put me in the special side room, the one with the body lift etc, on the understanding that I might be chucked out at short notice.

If I only get one decent night's sleep it will be a bonus!

That whole meat market routine really does take it out of a person, so getting off that track should be very good for you! I hope you get to keep it for the duration.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 07, 2018, 03:11:37 AM
Three day weekend thanks to useless bank holidays.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 07, 2018, 04:19:13 AM
Quote from: Dave on October 06, 2018, 09:20:08 PM
Qualified cheerfulness. Very qualified.

After a week, I think, on the wards - lights full on 6am to 10pm, noise almost 24/7, crowds of visitors most of day, little sleep (even with sleeper), leg pain etc etc - for one who has lived alone for 50 years, and I ended up a shivering, blubbering wreck.

I had asked about a side room with no response, was willing to pay. This time they have put me in the special side room, the one with the body lift etc, on the understanding that I might be chucked out at short notice.

If I only get one decent night's sleep it will be a bonus!

I see a glimmer of our old plucky Dave, which means you are on the mend.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 07, 2018, 07:59:20 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 07, 2018, 03:11:37 AM
Three day weekend thanks to useless bank holidays.  ;D

You have a boyfriend who is still in the shit. Make the most of it! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 10, 2018, 03:18:56 AM
I have some free time at last!  :badger:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Harmonie on October 10, 2018, 07:54:09 PM
My weekend just started today. My foot problems that I've been having for months on end seem to maybe finally be getting a little better (thanks to physical therapy, and very padded shoes). And the weather has finally cooled off, and is only going to get better in the coming days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 13, 2018, 08:17:26 AM
Quote from: Harmonie on October 10, 2018, 07:54:09 PM
My weekend just started today. My foot problems that I've been having for months on end seem to maybe finally be getting a little better (thanks to physical therapy, and very padded shoes). And the weather has finally cooled off, and is only going to get better in the coming days.

Good news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 17, 2018, 06:58:11 PM
My pay raise kicked in today, I am interviewing tomorrow for a promotion that I am 99% sure I will get, and I went to my favorite restaurant for lunch.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/20fe04f27ada64dc461d09def5b003ca/tenor.gif?itemid=5540972)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 17, 2018, 07:17:59 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 17, 2018, 06:58:11 PM
My pay raise kicked in today and I went to my favorite restaurant for lunch.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/20fe04f27ada64dc461d09def5b003ca/tenor.gif?itemid=5540972)

Good for you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 17, 2018, 07:41:31 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 17, 2018, 06:58:11 PM
My pay raise kicked in today and I went to my favorite restaurant for lunch.

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/20fe04f27ada64dc461d09def5b003ca/tenor.gif?itemid=5540972)

Yeah! Celebrate!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:09:55 PM
I got the promotion!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on October 18, 2018, 04:30:38 PM
Cool. Are you going to Disney land?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:56:57 PM
Ha. I wish, but I will be 30 miles closer to home and that's good enough for me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 18, 2018, 06:36:02 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:09:55 PM
I got the promotion!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on October 18, 2018, 07:42:15 PM
 :party:Well deserved
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on October 19, 2018, 12:10:16 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:09:55 PM
I got the promotion!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

Hurray!  Definitely time for a fancy meal out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2018, 12:33:46 AM
Nice! Is that 30 miles off one way, or round trip? Either way, that's a nice bit of time back in your day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 19, 2018, 03:12:38 AM
35 one way. I live near a major highway in the rare so it wasn't the worst drive, but I'm glad I won't have to do it for much longer. My odometer read 12345 today, so I'll be very happy to put fewer miles on my car.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 19, 2018, 04:29:47 PM
Nice! I commuted for almost 30 years. 32 miles one way for 18 and then 47 miles one way for 7, just for one job. I had to change the oil in my car every 6 weeks. Now it gets changed every 6 months. I've put just over 11k miles on it in 2.5 years. I avoid getting on the freeway with a passion these days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 19, 2018, 05:42:00 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:09:55 PM
I got the promotion!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

:yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dave on October 19, 2018, 06:57:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 18, 2018, 04:09:55 PM
I got the promotion!  :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:

YAY!

YAY!

and

YAY!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 01, 2018, 08:29:44 PM
Tomorrow's a holiday! :woohoo!:

Probably going to the movie theatre to watch Bohemian Rhapsody.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Michael1 on November 01, 2018, 11:41:39 PM
I got offered a house with some support. I might take it even though it's in the center of the city, which I really don't like.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 12, 2018, 11:23:57 PM
It can be the little things. It's hot as hell but I have some cold soda.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 13, 2018, 03:06:25 PM
I'm north and east of the Woolsey fire- the one that has burned over 91k acres here in southern California. A new fire started up even closer to home, but only got about 20 acres before it was put out. That was concerning. It could have been like it was in 2003, when fire burned all the way around our city.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on November 13, 2018, 04:16:19 PM
I'm alive, in relatively good health for my age, employed, and enjoying life.  This week, I'm getting my usual paycheck, my annual bonus, my second Social Security check, and an expense reimbursement.  This is going to be a good week.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 04:32:58 AM
The washing machine is turning out CLEAN CLOTHES again!  :frolic:

I have parts on order to get the agitator working properly but was able to cobble things together well enough to get work clothes for tomorrow that won't feel like they're trying to crawl off my back while I'm wearing them.

I told someone about cleaning the washer and they asked why I didn't just buy a new one.  :wtf: I mean, I know we live in a throwaway society but spending $500 on a new machine when $5 worth of parts and a little elbow grease gets the old one working again confuzzles me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2018, 06:20:04 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 04:32:58 AM
The washing machine is turning out CLEAN CLOTHES again!  :frolic:

I have parts on order to get the agitator working properly but was able to cobble things together well enough to get work clothes for tomorrow that won't feel like they're trying to crawl off my back while I'm wearing them.

I told someone about cleaning the washer and they asked why I didn't just buy a new one.  :wtf: I mean, I know we live in a throwaway society but spending $500 on a new machine when $5 worth of parts and a little elbow grease gets the old one working again confuzzles me.

You have the ability to fix things, most people don't. It's also possible that your appliance was made to be repaired. Again most things at not. Manufacturers only make profit on new sales.
 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 02:45:20 PM
Even if someone can't fix their widget themselves there are appliance repair services all over the country. Our local independent is a $60 service call away. Even with a 300% markup on parts I still would've saved almost $400 over buying new!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2018, 04:01:57 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 02:45:20 PM
Even if someone can't fix their widget themselves there are appliance repair services all over the country. Our local independent is a $60 service call away. Even with a 300% markup on parts I still would've saved almost $400 over buying new!

You are so 'old school'  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 16, 2018, 01:40:56 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 15, 2018, 04:01:57 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 15, 2018, 02:45:20 PM
Even if someone can't fix their widget themselves there are appliance repair services all over the country. Our local independent is a $60 service call away. Even with a 300% markup on parts I still would've saved almost $400 over buying new!

You are so 'old school'  :hug:

Growing up in a house with naught but a cast iron wood burning stove in one room for heat might have something to do with it. I'm really not very old but I do tend to look at things as fixable, or a something I can cannibalize for other purposes... you should see our scrap pile. We still have most of the barge left from that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 19, 2018, 10:55:15 PM
I bought a new sling after work that's a MILLION times more comfortable than the old one. Soft, padded, easily adjustable... it's quite nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 04:11:29 PM
My car almost passed inspection. All I need is one tire. That's such a relief.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 29, 2018, 12:06:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 04:11:29 PM
My car almost passed inspection. All I need is one tire. That's such a relief.
That's always a nice surprise!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2018, 12:52:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 29, 2018, 12:06:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2018, 04:11:29 PM
My car almost passed inspection. All I need is one tire. That's such a relief.
That's always a nice surprise!

Especially when you know that the muffler won't pass.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 02, 2018, 06:33:44 PM
Feeling less sleep deprived.  :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 14, 2018, 04:31:13 PM
A kind customer brought us a meat and cheese platter for the holidays!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2018, 12:44:35 PM
Only tomorrow to go then off till Jan 2nd!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on December 18, 2018, 01:24:35 PM
I'm working a normal week, but it's getting quieter by the hour. I like it - getting to actually do that mountain of work I saved for the quiet times.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2018, 10:30:56 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on December 18, 2018, 01:24:35 PM
I'm working a normal week, but it's getting quieter by the hour. I like it - getting to actually do that mountain of work I saved for the quiet times.

That's what nights are for!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2018, 12:22:07 PM
Going to the shopping centre in a while to buy presents. Since I'm terrible at buying presents, I'll probably just get everyone a gift card. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 21, 2018, 12:20:54 AM
There is a notion or perhaps a beginning of a sensible line of reasoning.  It is reported that 25% or more of American households are adopting a No gifting agreement with their relatives.   The matter of fact is that many of us already have what we need or want.  Any further introductions into our household is neither needed or wanted.  Christmas gifting, according to Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip, is a scam perpetrated by a big retail syndicate in the east.

Alright already, we still give gifts to little kids who still believe in Santa Clause.  My most revered daughter who lives hundreds of miles away has not yet signed up with the practical matter.  She sent me a beautiful bottle of fifteen year old scotch...... What the hell I may change my mind about the not gifting thing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 21, 2018, 01:18:36 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 21, 2018, 12:20:54 AM
There is a notion or perhaps a beginning of a sensible line of reasoning.  It is reported that 25% or more of American households are adopting a No gifting agreement with their relatives.   The matter of fact is that many of us already have what we need or want.  Any further introductions into our household is neither needed or wanted.  Christmas gifting, according to Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip, is a scam perpetrated by a big retail syndicate in the east.

Alright already, we still give gifts to little kids who still believe in Santa Clause.  My most revered daughter who lives hundreds of miles away has not yet signed up with the practical matter.  She sent me a beautiful bottle of fifteen year old scotch...... What the hell I may change my mind about the not gifting thing.

I could never stick to a no-gift rule, I enjoy gifts too much.  This year, tho, in order to avoid the giving people things they don't want or need problem, I donated money in everyone's name to a charity I thought they'd like.  I'll see how well that goes over.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 21, 2018, 01:39:27 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 21, 2018, 12:20:54 AM
There is a notion or perhaps a beginning of a sensible line of reasoning.  It is reported that 25% or more of American households are adopting a No gifting agreement with their relatives.   The matter of fact is that many of us already have what we need or want.  Any further introductions into our household is neither needed or wanted.  Christmas gifting, according to Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip, is a scam perpetrated by a big retail syndicate in the east.

Alright already, we still give gifts to little kids who still believe in Santa Clause.  My most revered daughter who lives hundreds of miles away has not yet signed up with the practical matter.  She sent me a beautiful bottle of fifteen year old scotch...... What the hell I may change my mind about the not gifting thing.

I think that I would pour said scotch out, slowly, in protest.

Kind of like the story about the popular professor at a university who was given a box of his favorite cigars by his class at the end of the school year. His comment was, "We are not supposed to take gifts from students, since it may look as though they are currying favor for grades. Therefore, I am going to take these home and burn them."
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 21, 2018, 03:34:13 PM
Holidays!  :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:20:43 PM
Well, the newest Nikon is headed to the stable. It's one of their Prostaff rimfire rifle scopes and I have to say that the low light performance is very impressive. I'll mount it tonight and sight it in tomorrow. Five hundred rounds should do the trick.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2018, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:20:43 PM
Well, the newest Nikon is headed to the stable. It's one of their Prostaff rimfire rifle scopes and I have to say that the low light performance is very impressive. I'll mount it tonight and sight it in tomorrow. Five hundred rounds should do the trick.

This is a camera, right?  Looking forward to the results.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:51:14 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2018, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:20:43 PM
Well, the newest Nikon is headed to the stable. It's one of their Prostaff rimfire rifle scopes and I have to say that the low light performance is very impressive. I'll mount it tonight and sight it in tomorrow. Five hundred rounds should do the trick.

This is a camera, right?  Looking forward to the results.

No, this is a rifle scope. Clay targets shall tremble at the mention of my name!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2018, 11:04:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:51:14 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2018, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:20:43 PM
Well, the newest Nikon is headed to the stable. It's one of their Prostaff rimfire rifle scopes and I have to say that the low light performance is very impressive. I'll mount it tonight and sight it in tomorrow. Five hundred rounds should do the trick.

This is a camera, right?  Looking forward to the results.

No, this is a rifle scope. Clay targets shall tremble at the mention of my name!

:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2018, 01:35:51 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:51:14 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 24, 2018, 10:27:51 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 24, 2018, 10:20:43 PM
Well, the newest Nikon is headed to the stable. It's one of their Prostaff rimfire rifle scopes and I have to say that the low light performance is very impressive. I'll mount it tonight and sight it in tomorrow. Five hundred rounds should do the trick.

This is a camera, right?  Looking forward to the results.

No, this is a rifle scope. Clay targets shall tremble at the mention of my name!

You're a shooter? My two eldest sons are deadly with a shotgun, but I was never really taken with it, even though I am a CFI for rifle and shotgun, back from when I was a BSA leader. I shoot Distinguished Expert with a rifle. I have to sit down at the range and have it witnessed. I've done that level of shooting for a while, now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2018, 01:44:06 AM
I haven't fired a weapon in a while, but I am very proficient with either a rifle or a shotgun. I really want to shoot some clay pigeons but I'm a little... gunshy, about firing a twelve gauge due to the herniated disc. I'll talk myself into setting up the trap again one of these days but the only shotgun i seem to have left is in need of some minor repairs and major refinishing. Depending on how I feel when I get home tonight I might finish stripping it down and prep for fresh bluing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 25, 2018, 05:26:00 AM
I have no idea why I have a Mossberg 500 12 gauge, pump action, with a pistol grip (not a shoulder stock).  It is a nice piece of work but I have never fired the beastly thing, thus it has never tasted powder.   I may fire it if a burglar breaks into my house and I can find the thing in time to do any good.........or if I am afraid the recoil of the pistol grip design will break my wrist.   I think that it is intended to fire from the hip, not at shoulder height.

I need this thing like I need a paper ass.  I would not want to shoot a burglar inside my house on account of all the messy blood splattered on the walls. And then the hassle of calling and explaining to the police and the EMTs.  The beast is not loaded but I have some number four 3 inch magnum ammunition.  For damned sure I ain't gonna be shooting at clays.  I think that a nice 16 or even a 410 would be better for clays or target shooting.   

I do have a Crossman air pistol that is fun to shoot at targets in my back yard.  Not very useful for burglars though.  You have to pump it up before it will do anything.  Yes I have some squirrels in my back yard but I have no desire to harm the cute little guys.  I even have a racoon that visits from time to time.  I do not want to harm him/her either. 

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on December 25, 2018, 02:20:22 PM
Quote from: Icarus on December 25, 2018, 05:26:00 AM
I have no idea why I have a Mossberg 500 12 gauge, pump action, with a pistol grip (not a shoulder stock).  It is a nice piece of work but I have never fired the beastly thing, thus it has never tasted powder.   I may fire it if a burglar breaks into my house and I can find the thing in time to do any good.........or if I am afraid the recoil of the pistol grip design will break my wrist.   I think that it is intended to fire from the hip, not at shoulder height.

I need this thing like I need a paper ass.  I would not want to shoot a burglar inside my house on account of all the messy blood splattered on the walls. And then the hassle of calling and explaining to the police and the EMTs.  The beast is not loaded but I have some number four 3 inch magnum ammunition.  For damned sure I ain't gonna be shooting at clays.  I think that a nice 16 or even a 410 would be better for clays or target shooting.   

I do have a Crossman air pistol that is fun to shoot at targets in my back yard.  Not very useful for burglars though.  You have to pump it up before it will do anything.  Yes I have some squirrels in my back yard but I have no desire to harm the cute little guys.  I even have a racoon that visits from time to time.  I do not want to harm him/her either.
Ironically, if you don't want to shoot and kill an intruder you have the perfect weapon for it. Mossberg 500 are police issue and love firing off less-than-lethal rounds. Get a box of rubber pellet or bean-bag rounds and you're all set.
All the bang, all the "OW!", none of the blood, and way less paperwork.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2018, 03:15:46 PM
I like the bean bag idea. One of my friends is a retired police officer. He told me it was amazing to watch the reaction of someone acting out when the bean bag rifle was pointed at them. Settled right down! ;D

If I killed an intruder in my home I'd either turn him to kibble for my dogs or dissolve him in a home made lime pit. What body?   /silly
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 25, 2018, 10:49:36 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2018, 03:15:46 PM
I like the bean bag idea. One of my friends is a retired police officer. He told me it was amazing to watch the reaction of someone acting out when the bean bag rifle was pointed at them. Settled right down! ;D

If I killed an intruder in my home I'd either turn him to kibble for my dogs or dissolve him in a home made lime pit. What body?   /silly

No feeding to the dogs, don't want to start any bad habits.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 26, 2018, 04:01:55 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 25, 2018, 10:49:36 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2018, 03:15:46 PM
I like the bean bag idea. One of my friends is a retired police officer. He told me it was amazing to watch the reaction of someone acting out when the bean bag rifle was pointed at them. Settled right down! ;D

If I killed an intruder in my home I'd either turn him to kibble for my dogs or dissolve him in a home made lime pit. What body?   /silly

No feeding to the dogs, don't want to start any bad habits.

The dogs only have the habit of eating at regular intervals, what do they care about where the meal came from? IMO, the kibble would likely taste like pork. Then again, the /silly should have been an indication that I wouldn't really do that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2018, 02:57:31 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.tinypic.com%2F2qve3gw.jpg&hash=6303fe19ecfbb42b407ae930f55b73d138fb47b3)

Beware, hooman!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 27, 2018, 12:48:23 AM
No stray scraps of food or anything that resembles food will escape the enthusiastic attention of my little Aussie dog; Scooter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 01:28:18 AM
I had way too much time on my hands, some of it was put to good use, but probably most of it wasn't. :grin: Tomorrow everything goes back to normal!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 01:42:46 AM
Have you played any Zelda yet? That's a great way to use up spare time...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 01:52:28 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 01:42:46 AM
Have you played any Zelda yet? That's a great way to use up spare time...

Not yet.  :blush:

I need to find a power outlet that is 110V (I have both 110 and 220 V) in my house so I can charge the console. I have a friend who is an electrical engineer, I've got to ask him if I can borrow a voltimeter one of these days. The charger I have isn't bivolt for some reason and I don't want to risk losing the console. Took too long to get.  ::)   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 01:56:38 AM
What the line frequency in Brazil? That'll be something to think about too, if the charger isn't made for Brazil's grid.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 01:59:43 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 01:56:38 AM
What the line frequency in Brazil? That'll be something to think about too, if the charger isn't made for Brazil's grid.

Good observation. It's 60 Hz.

I'll have to check it out. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 02:10:51 AM
It sounds like y'all are on a US style grid. 60Hz AC at 120v per hot leg. A simple adapter should work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 14, 2019, 02:26:05 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 02:10:51 AM
It sounds like y'all are on a US style grid. 60Hz AC at 120v per hot leg. A simple adapter should work.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 14, 2019, 03:34:02 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 14, 2019, 02:10:51 AM
It sounds like y'all are on a US style grid. 60Hz AC at 120v per hot leg. A simple adapter should work.

A hot leg sounds good, at whatever frequency.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:00:06 PM
About to book a one week vacation in Boston.  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 14, 2019, 07:39:34 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:00:06 PM
About to book a one week vacation in Boston.  :dance:
Lovely place.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 08:29:39 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 14, 2019, 07:39:34 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 14, 2019, 07:00:06 PM
About to book a one week vacation in Boston.  :dance:
Lovely place.

With all the traveling around the east coast I've done, I've never been to Boston. I'm excited for all the awesome looking museums, My mom just got back and she said the restaurants were fantastic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2019, 12:09:22 AM
It's raining cats and dogs here, but I got impatient and sprayed shellac on the interior sides of the tool chest I'm building. It didn't blush (turn cloudy) as sometimes happen in high humidity. I guess it's cold enough that the humidity is still low. So, I'm happy for that. A little more spray work and it'll be time to glue up the carcass.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 15, 2019, 12:55:23 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2019, 12:09:22 AM
It's raining cats and dogs here, but I got impatient and sprayed shellac on the interior sides of the tool chest I'm building. It didn't blush (turn cloudy) as sometimes happen in high humidity. I guess it's cold enough that the humidity is still low. So, I'm happy for that. A little more spray work and it'll be time to glue up the carcass.  ;D

Will this be a Gerstner style chest or a simpler box?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2019, 03:11:38 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 15, 2019, 12:55:23 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2019, 12:09:22 AM
It's raining cats and dogs here, but I got impatient and sprayed shellac on the interior sides of the tool chest I'm building. It didn't blush (turn cloudy) as sometimes happen in high humidity. I guess it's cold enough that the humidity is still low. So, I'm happy for that. A little more spray work and it'll be time to glue up the carcass.  ;D

Will this be a Gerstner style chest or a simpler box?

The chest I am replacing is a Gerstner- style chest. I even bought knobs, latches and corner protecters from Gerstner to make this chest really nice. It has gotten so beat up in transport that I just can't stand the damage, given what I spent. End result, it will be far simpler in the sense that I didn't spend over $300 just for the hardware, coupled with a like expense on the quarter-swan white oak. As of now, it will be about 1/10th the price for birch plywood and not using the Gerstner hardware. I like to make stuff as nice looking as I can, but transporting a chest around for those tools just isn't in the cards for "nice".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 15, 2019, 03:47:07 AM
Gerstner chests are almost too nice to use for tools.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 15, 2019, 04:27:06 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 15, 2019, 03:47:07 AM
Gerstner chests are almost too nice to use for tools.

At least in an actual working shop. I talked to a guy who worked in a big machine and fabrication facility. One of the older machinists had a very nice Gerstner chest that was his pride and joy until someone running a forklift hooked it. Smashed it to kindling, as the story goes.

They do have their advantages though. In humid environments they are less likely to sweat and cause rust issues. I've known people to rig a 100 watt light bulb in a bottom drawer of Kennedy chests to keep the condensation down. It works, to an extent.

I've also had people swear up and down that silica gell will remove moisture from a drawer. The fact that a drawer isn't sealed from the atmosphere isn't something they can understand.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 15, 2019, 01:24:01 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 15, 2019, 03:47:07 AM
Gerstner chests are almost too nice to use for tools.

Indeed. A lot of people use them for jewelry and watches. Now Gerstner even makes a box to tote liquor and cigars around.  :???: What's wrong with my brown paper bag?  ;D

Here's a pic of the current chest, before it got beat up.

(https://i.imgur.com/t3THJuZ.jpg)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2019, 08:20:34 AM
tl;dr I just got £6,000  :D

In the UK the banks have been mis-selling a variety of add-on account insurances (PPI) for decades. You can claim these monies back from the banks and with compensation. The government is closing the book on these in about a year. There are a bunch of legal companies that will make the claims for you at 20% of what they get. It's not the sort of thing my wife or I have the time or inclination to do. So we appointed one and gave them the details and off they went. So they got £7,200 they get £1,200 and I get £6,000. Not a bad exchange when I wasn't really expecting to get anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 26, 2019, 12:36:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 26, 2019, 08:20:34 AM
tl;dr I just got £6,000  :D

In the UK the banks have been mis-selling a variety of add-on account insurances (PPI) for decades. You can claim these monies back from the banks and with compensation. The government is closing the book on these in about a year. There are a bunch of legal companies that will make the claims for you at 20% of what they get. It's not the sort of thing my wife or I have the time or inclination to do. So we appointed one and gave them the details and off they went. So they got £7,200 they get £1,200 and I get £6,000. Not a bad exchange when I wasn't really expecting to get anything.

We've recently had a royal commission into the doings of the financial sector.
Banks are taking a bit of a hit but you can't really escape banks.
Some Insurance/Super/retirement funds are taking a major hit, profit warnings.
Their business model has been on display, people are going elsewhere. 

Oh ye, I'll have a stout thanks.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 12:47:31 PM
Brain Awareness Week (http://www.dana.org/BAW/ (http://www.dana.org/BAW/)) is just around the corner! It's a global outreach program that aims to bring neuroscience topics to the general public, with a number of public lectures, movie commentaries, debates, and practical activities.

I've asked my advisor if I can participate and he gave me the contact for the professor who's responsible for organising the event in my city. I would very much like to be a backstage actor, helping to organise and such, but my advisor suggested I give a small presentation on the topic of 'systems consolidation',  which is what I study. 'Consider it exposure therapy', he said. :devil:

(Exposure therapy is when you face your fears for and 'learn' that it isn't as bad as you thought it was -- even though it has its problems, it's commonly used to treat phobias.)

:panic:

Many of you know how I feel about public speaking, it scares the shit out of me but I'm still looking forward to participating.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 27, 2019, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 12:47:31 PM
Many of you know how I feel about public speaking, it scares the shit out of me but I'm still looking forward to participating.

Yes but didn't you also say somewhere you'd like to be a science communicator?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 01:46:08 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on January 27, 2019, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 12:47:31 PM
Many of you know how I feel about public speaking, it scares the shit out of me but I'm still looking forward to participating.

Yes but didn't you also say somewhere you'd like to be a science communicator?

Yes, which is why I really want to get over my fear of public speaking.  :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2019, 01:46:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 12:47:31 PM
...

Many of you know how I feel about public speaking, it scares the shit out of me but I'm still looking forward to participating.

Excellent. Practice makes perfect.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 27, 2019, 02:10:39 PM
Being afraid is one thing. Having the courage to stand up is another.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 27, 2019, 05:25:19 PM
I'm going to be an aunt!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 27, 2019, 05:41:34 PM
That's cool Buddy. I'm an uncle several times over now. I only know one nephew though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 27, 2019, 05:44:20 PM
This is the first baby in our family. I'm just going to be the cool aunt who buys the kid a mini for their birthday
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 27, 2019, 06:34:15 PM
Buy the kid some diapers first Buddy .
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2019, 06:35:00 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 27, 2019, 05:44:20 PM
This is the first baby in our family. I'm just going to be the cool aunt who buys the kid a mini for their birthday

You'll make a super aunty!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 27, 2019, 02:10:39 PM
Being afraid is one thing. Having the courage to stand up is another.

I try to gather shreds of courage to face an audience of people who are sitting there, judging me, but it isn't easy.  :run!:

The professor who is organising the local event finally replied to my message. I will meet her on Wednesday so that we may plan what I'll be doing. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 27, 2019, 08:46:15 PM
Quote from: Buddy on January 27, 2019, 05:25:19 PM
I'm going to be an aunt!

That's great, Buddy!  :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2019, 11:58:26 PM
Congrats, Buddy!

Silver, just pretend they're all naked (this is true, it's just covered by clothes). It'll help your nerves.

I'm all happy that I paid just under a kilobuck for our new dishwasher. :rolleyes: Got it on markdown and then got a 10% ex-military discount. Now, my son will have to help me remove the old one, unload the new one from my truck and bring it into the house.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2019, 07:38:44 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2019, 11:58:26 PM
Congrats, Buddy!

Silver, just pretend they're all naked (this is true, it's just covered by clothes). It'll help your nerves.

I'm all happy that I paid just under a kilobuck for our new dishwasher. :rolleyes: Got it on markdown and then got a 10% ex-military discount. Now, my son will have to help me remove the old one, unload the new one from my truck and bring it into the house.

Did I read this right? You paid all most $1,000 for a dishwasher?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 28, 2019, 04:40:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2019, 07:38:44 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2019, 11:58:26 PM
Congrats, Buddy!

Silver, just pretend they're all naked (this is true, it's just covered by clothes). It'll help your nerves.

I'm all happy that I paid just under a kilobuck for our new dishwasher. :rolleyes: Got it on markdown and then got a 10% ex-military discount. Now, my son will have to help me remove the old one, unload the new one from my truck and bring it into the house.

Did I read this right? You paid all most $1,000 for a dishwasher?

Yup. Sick, ain't it?  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 28, 2019, 05:39:29 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 28, 2019, 04:40:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 28, 2019, 07:38:44 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 27, 2019, 11:58:26 PM
Congrats, Buddy!

Silver, just pretend they're all naked (this is true, it's just covered by clothes). It'll help your nerves.

I'm all happy that I paid just under a kilobuck for our new dishwasher. :rolleyes: Got it on markdown and then got a 10% ex-military discount. Now, my son will have to help me remove the old one, unload the new one from my truck and bring it into the house.

Did I read this right? You paid all most $1,000 for a dishwasher?

Yup. Sick, ain't it?  :(

How big is it? In the UK you can buy a new reasonable 8 place setting dish washer for £250 ($300) inc sales tax (VAT@20%). Ok if you go seriously upmarket your talking £400 ($480). I don't know of a mainstream dishwasher at $1,000 (£833).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 28, 2019, 06:18:15 PM
Yeah if I'm paying 1000 dollars for a dishwasher it had better put them away too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2019, 01:06:47 AM
That's just the kind of money these things cost around here. Could have gone for lesser quality and gotten off "easier". :shrug:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-500-44-Decibel-Built-In-Dishwasher-Stainless-Steel-Common-24-Inch-Actual-23-5625-in-ENERGY-STAR/1000200335
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 29, 2019, 03:18:48 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2019, 01:06:47 AM
That's just the kind of money these things cost around here. Could have gone for lesser quality and gotten off "easier". :shrug:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-500-44-Decibel-Built-In-Dishwasher-Stainless-Steel-Common-24-Inch-Actual-23-5625-in-ENERGY-STAR/1000200335

Bosch make excellent appliances. I've had a Bosch Side-by-Side refrigerator for a few years and it has been faultless. Other good brand over here are Miele and Gaggenau.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 29, 2019, 03:31:42 AM
I've heard mixed reviews on Bosch appliances. No firsthand experience though. I steer clear of the fancy stuff with control boards. The old stuff is usually so easy to fix and can be had cheaply. It's amazing how long you can run old fashioned kit with dials and timers.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 29, 2019, 03:53:07 AM
I should have just taken the one from my mother-in-law's house. It's been working flawlessly since it was purchased in the '70s. It's even porcelain-lined inside! Too bad we're renting it out atm.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 30, 2019, 03:12:43 AM
You should start a reef aquarium!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 30, 2019, 05:00:48 AM
My clothes washer and drier are LG brand and they work very well but with all that electronic control mechanism, it is scary.  The damned things even talks to me.  The washer actually weighs the load of clothing before it decides how long to run the washing, spinning, rinsing cycles. 

That it has all the electronics means that when it breaks I can not fix it.  The old fashioned hard wired ones I could fix.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 30, 2019, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:

That's no way to refer to your wife!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 07:41:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:

That's no way to refer to your wife!  >:(

:shocked: I hope my wife doesn't see this! :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:

That's no way to refer to your wife!  >:(

:o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:39:55 PM
All set to go to my hometown in June!

Airline tickets, check.
Airbnb reservation, check.
Congress abstract sent, check.
Poster ready, check.

What else... :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2019, 01:06:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:

That's no way to refer to your wife!  >:(

:o

Oh, but she is! :nods: And I'm the dryer, if the machine is broken.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 04, 2019, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 04, 2019, 01:06:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 03, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 05:41:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2019, 03:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 30, 2019, 06:28:06 AM
Quote from: Buddy on January 30, 2019, 02:42:36 AM
This is a little thing to be cheerful about, but my boss said I could get a fish for my office.

Which probably means you're not going to get the sack :)

Indeed! Florida bank person holds no sway!  ;D

And my new dishwasher is hooked up and works.  :yes!:

That's no way to refer to your wife!  >:(

:o

Oh, but she is! :nods: And I'm the dryer, if the machine is broken.

It was ever thus.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on February 07, 2019, 02:11:26 PM
I'm juggling five tasks on my ever-expanding to-do list while managing to be on social media and listen to a podcast, and I'm being effective at at least four of those things. Multitasking. Fucking. King.  ;D







...It will pass. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 12, 2019, 02:01:06 AM
I'm moving to the four night a week class starting next Monday.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
I'm carving a clam shell out of red oak (because I'm cheap and don't want to use black walnut on the first try). I was pulling the draw knife with my finger tips and thinking, "I'd better stop and move my hands". When I was at, "I'd better stop", the knife slipped and I lacerated my thumb. Since I had the thought soon enough, it was only a scratch (not really- that draw knife is razor-sharp!) and hardly bled at all. That part is true, and I'm cheerful about it! Carving tools have to be kept as sharp as possible in order to reduce the effort required. As the effort increases, the likelihood of getting hurt goes way up! Seems counter intuitive, but believe me, I've lived it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 12, 2019, 03:22:10 AM
I'm glad you didn't cut yourself too badly. Properly sharp tools make things much safer indeed. Even when you do slip and cut yourself a clean cut seems to heal more quickly than a jagged cut.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on February 12, 2019, 03:26:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
I'm carving a clam shell out of red oak (because I'm cheap and don't want to use black walnut on the first try). I was pulling the draw knife with my finger tips and thinking, "I'd better stop and move my hands". When I was at, "I'd better stop", the knife slipped and I lacerated my thumb. Since I had the thought soon enough, it was only a scratch (not really- that draw knife is razor-sharp!) and hardly bled at all. That part is true, and I'm cheerful about it! Carving tools have to be kept as sharp as possible in order to reduce the effort required. As the effort increases, the likelihood of getting hurt goes way up! Seems counter intuitive, but believe me, I've lived it.

A close shave! If you are willing to show us, some work in progress photos would be interesting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 13, 2019, 06:00:44 PM
Sure! I'll get a pic and post it in the "Miscellaneous" thread.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 13, 2019, 10:04:02 PM
My 4 and 3/4 yrs Ozzie granddaughter received a certificate today for being the pupil who has settled best into pre primary, being kind and helpful. She was very timid in kindergarten, so seeing her gaining confidence and making friends is a great relief. I must say I feel slightly ambivalent; is it not about control, encouraging children to attain the goal of pleasing the teacher with their behaviour rather than assessing their own progress for themselves. Children will soak up any amount of praise whether deserved or not, but I'd rather get them to be more introspective and to show them that "Look what you can do/know now that you didn't back then".  Am I being a misery; should I put this in a different thread?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 13, 2019, 11:49:25 PM
Essie, the best of grannies do agonize over such things.  Try not to lose any sleep about things that you can not control. That is not to suggest that you should be  less interested in the welfare and development of your cherished grand daughter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 16, 2019, 12:26:40 PM
I don't know how it happened but I have a really good credit score, especially for someone who has never really bought anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
I'm carving a clam shell out of red oak (because I'm cheap and don't want to use black walnut on the first try). I was pulling the draw knife with my finger tips and thinking, "I'd better stop and move my hands". When I was at, "I'd better stop", the knife slipped and I lacerated my thumb. Since I had the thought soon enough, it was only a scratch (not really- that draw knife is razor-sharp!) and hardly bled at all. That part is true, and I'm cheerful about it! Carving tools have to be kept as sharp as possible in order to reduce the effort required. As the effort increases, the likelihood of getting hurt goes way up! Seems counter intuitive, but believe me, I've lived it.

:notsure: Well, you know what they say, there's a little of you in everything you do. Blood, sweat and tears.

Are there special gloves you can wear?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 16, 2019, 02:24:48 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 16, 2019, 12:26:40 PM
I don't know how it happened but I have a really good credit score, especially for someone who has never really bought anything.
That's probably why you have a good credit score!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 16, 2019, 02:28:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 16, 2019, 02:24:48 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 16, 2019, 12:26:40 PM
I don't know how it happened but I have a really good credit score, especially for someone who has never really bought anything.
That's probably why you have a good credit score!

Three years ago I had no credit. The guy at a car dealership ran it and it said it's not bad.... There's just nothing there!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 16, 2019, 03:38:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
I'm carving a clam shell out of red oak (because I'm cheap and don't want to use black walnut on the first try). I was pulling the draw knife with my finger tips and thinking, "I'd better stop and move my hands". When I was at, "I'd better stop", the knife slipped and I lacerated my thumb. Since I had the thought soon enough, it was only a scratch (not really- that draw knife is razor-sharp!) and hardly bled at all. That part is true, and I'm cheerful about it! Carving tools have to be kept as sharp as possible in order to reduce the effort required. As the effort increases, the likelihood of getting hurt goes way up! Seems counter intuitive, but believe me, I've lived it.

:notsure: Well, you know what they say, there's a little of you in everything you do. Blood, sweat and tears.

Are there special gloves you can wear?

Yes, I have one Kevlar glove. I can't use that tool with gloves on, though. It's one with two handles. I just have these big mitts. I guess I could put bigger handles on it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on February 16, 2019, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 16, 2019, 03:38:56 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 16, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 12, 2019, 02:56:28 AM
I'm carving a clam shell out of red oak (because I'm cheap and don't want to use black walnut on the first try). I was pulling the draw knife with my finger tips and thinking, "I'd better stop and move my hands". When I was at, "I'd better stop", the knife slipped and I lacerated my thumb. Since I had the thought soon enough, it was only a scratch (not really- that draw knife is razor-sharp!) and hardly bled at all. That part is true, and I'm cheerful about it! Carving tools have to be kept as sharp as possible in order to reduce the effort required. As the effort increases, the likelihood of getting hurt goes way up! Seems counter intuitive, but believe me, I've lived it.

:notsure: Well, you know what they say, there's a little of you in everything you do. Blood, sweat and tears.

Are there special gloves you can wear?

Yes, I have one Kevlar glove. I can't use that tool with gloves on, though. It's one with two handles. I just have these big mitts. I guess I could put bigger handles on it.

Have you tried this type?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 16, 2019, 07:37:57 PM
Yeah, pretty spendy. I'll put bigger handles on the draw knife, instead.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 17, 2019, 12:35:44 AM
Yes mail gloves are spendy but not as much so as losing a finger or other essential body part.  Those are common in the textile industry where many plies of fabric are cut with a special tool that has a vertically reciprocating and super sharp blade.   In the distant past I owned several of the fabric cutter knives and a few pairs of stainless steel chain mail gloves. Yes spendy, but less costly than workers compensation lawsuits.

Shit happens as we are all aware. When I was a young man I worked with a construction crew for a while.  One of the carpenters was using a portable rotary saw from which he had removed the inconvenient pivoting blade guard.  In a moment of serious thought....or maybe not so serious thought, he had just cut a timber and, resting his arm, absent mindedly, lowered the saw to a position at his crotch.  The blade was still turning.  He would regret that innocent mistake for a long time. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 17, 2019, 02:06:01 AM
In my case, I generally only use hand squeezing force when I'm carving, not long muscles like my arms. This generally ensures that I have enough control. In the case with the draw knife, I should just round the corners of the blade, since they are never used when making a cut. As far as the rest of my carving, I don't generally use the glove, simply because I make sure that my appendages are behind the direction that the blade is moving. This was a special case, and I actually know better than to use the draw knife so. Just a dumb shit maneuver on my part.  :-[

I was knocking apart some concrete foundation forms with a 2 pound sledge and smashed my thumb, many (31) years ago. :o I was hopping around the yard ionizing the air, and my eldest son asked, "Daddy, why are you saying those words?". Yes, I know how to use a hammer, too. But sometimes we get in a hurry.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 17, 2019, 09:05:42 AM
"ionizing the air"

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 17, 2019, 06:56:57 PM
Ionize the air: What a marvelously useful metaphor.  :boaterhat:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on February 17, 2019, 07:36:53 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 13, 2019, 11:49:25 PM
Essie, the best of grannies do agonize over such things.  Try not to lose any sleep about things that you can not control. That is not to suggest that you should be  less interested in the welfare and development of your cherished grand daughter.

You're right of course. Reason to be v cheerful as we fly off to see them for 9 weeks in about 9 days. We'll just spend our time enjoying and spoiling them, 😎
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 18, 2019, 01:02:53 AM
@Tank and Icarus. Aye, it was a sulfurous blast indeed. That son is now serving in the US Air Force, and has taken those lessons learned at that early age to them. He doesn't cuss out subordinates (I've regaled him of many a time that I've had to take verbal abuse from someone who outranked me, simply because they outranked me), he just uses the language, but sparingly, because of stress cards.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 18, 2019, 07:55:17 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 18, 2019, 01:02:53 AM
@Tank and Icarus. Aye, it was a sulfurous blast indeed. That son is now serving in the US Air Force, and has taken those lessons learned at that early age to them. He doesn't cuss out subordinates (I've regaled him of many a time that I've had to take verbal abuse from someone who outranked me, simply because they outranked me), he just uses the language, but sparingly, because of stress cards.

Good to hear he turned out right.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 18, 2019, 11:54:07 PM
A crusty old  mustang Lt. Commander once advised me to keep my mouth shut when a dipshit officer gives me some grief.  He advised me to use the Buddha method which amounts to silence but with a resounding  mental response.  The words he advised me think but not to utter was: Yes sir: fuck you sir.   Hey that worked well for me in the cases where I needed to heed his advise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 01, 2019, 01:34:43 AM
I had a really good workout tonight. Next week I may be showing up early one day with my camera for some motion capture experiments.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on March 01, 2019, 03:28:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on March 01, 2019, 01:34:43 AM
I had a really good workout tonight. Next week I may be showing up early one day with my camera for some motion capture experiments.

That's a brilliant idea. Some multiple exposures will be interesting as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 01, 2019, 11:03:55 PM
Turns out that my insurance is going to pay the lion's share of the repairs on my wife's car. Still going to have to school her on keeping food out of the car. The wiring can't possibly be that attractive to the rats on its own, imo.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 02, 2019, 08:31:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 01, 2019, 11:03:55 PM
Turns out that my insurance is going to pay the lion's share of the repairs on my wife's car. Still going to have to school her on keeping food out of the car. The wiring can't possibly be that attractive to the rats on its own, imo.

Good news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 18, 2019, 01:30:34 PM
The ospreys are back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 19, 2019, 06:02:28 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsadmoment.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F02%2FBeing-Ugly-and-Trying-Your-Best-To-Stay-Positive-In-a-Shallow-World-Black-Twitter-Cat-Edition.jpg&hash=46258341170ea5bd123c8ecec9abf8b28ddacb43)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 21, 2019, 09:51:52 PM
^

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2F20k5fm1.jpg&hash=488aec0c36ca50ff36d8bd9d64de53afe76e1477)

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2019, 10:48:01 PM
Weekend has finally started after a very long and intense week.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 01:29:09 AM
You should play some Zelda.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2019, 11:48:28 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 01:29:09 AM
You should play some Zelda.

Yeah, I really should.

*looks at a mountain of work to be done*

:sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 07:47:09 PM
Sorry, it looks like I reminded you of a reason to be grumpy... :felix:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 07, 2019, 08:07:05 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 07, 2019, 07:47:09 PM
Sorry, it looks like I reminded you of a reason to be grumpy... :felix:

No, I'm too used to it to be grumpy. ;) 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2019, 01:23:57 AM
Boneless leg of lamb on the rotisserie grill out back. Yummay!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 08, 2019, 06:07:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2019, 01:23:57 AM
Boneless leg of lamb on the rotisserie grill out back. Yummay!

With garlic-filled punctures and stitched with lardons? A bit of rosemary in the bone cavity can do no harm either.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 08, 2019, 06:24:02 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2019, 01:23:57 AM
Boneless leg of lamb on the rotisserie grill out back. Yummay!

*drools*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2019, 05:23:26 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 08, 2019, 06:07:59 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 08, 2019, 01:23:57 AM
Boneless leg of lamb on the rotisserie grill out back. Yummay!

With garlic-filled punctures and stitched with lardons? A bit of rosemary in the bone cavity can do no harm either.

Got to none of that. We got behind schedule since time got away while I was cleaning the garage and then had to make a piece for the spit to ride on at the idler end. That piece seems to have gotten lost, somehow. We usually do put garlic cloves in the lamb, but not lardons. I don't like rosemary, so that's right out. It turned out to be tender enough to cut with a fork, which was just dumb luck in this case, I think. I think I'll stay away from using the pork fat, since I'm supposed to be watching my saturated fat intake, even though that added flavor would be great. On second thought, maybe I will try it on the next leg anyway. That's just got to make it taste better. YOLO, and it'll have many months to wear off before my next cholesterol check.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2019, 08:58:39 AM
I had a little scare a year or so back back. I went to the Doc and told them that my memory was not as good as it used to be. Not an issue as I'm not getting any younger. So the Dr gave me a memory test which I passed with flying colours, according to him. So I thought nothing of it. Things continued to deteriorate, slowly. So I went again and they did the same test, and again I passed with flying colours. But this time I pointed out that the test was no good as I passed based on long term memory not short term memory which I was having issues with. So the Doc referred my for a brain scan. The results showed a physical anomaly so I was referred to a  memory clinic. Did a few hours of detailed cognitive tests and got the results yesterday. Turns out I have probably had the physical anomaly all my life which has been the probable cause of the very mild dyslexia that I appear to have.

So why am I cheerful? There was a clean bill of health as far as pathogenic brain deterioration is concerned. My worries were essential me noticing a change from a very high performing situation to one a little above average. So I'm feeling quite relieved that I'm not going Gaga!

It has also given me an insight into how anxiety can effect short term memory, a brain flooded with cortisol is not functioning optimally. As a result I will be having a word  with my boss and HR next week with regard to my working environment which could well improve matters greatly.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 10, 2019, 03:16:14 PM
That knowledge is good news. Plus it might get your boss off your back a little? I don't know about you, but I've had to suffer under some real hellions in my time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 10, 2019, 03:41:25 PM
Tank, if you're happy, I'm happy.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2019, 06:04:03 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on April 10, 2019, 03:41:25 PM
Tank, if you're happy, I'm happy.  :)

:hug2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 10, 2019, 06:05:56 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 10, 2019, 03:16:14 PM
That knowledge is good news. Plus it might get your boss off your back a little? I don't know about you, but I've had to suffer under some real hellions in my time.

Oh I have too! My current boss is actually one of the better ones. But he is a bugger for 'job creep' but not 'wage creep'!  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2019, 12:30:03 AM
I know that feeling. When I retired they had to put three people on the work I was covering all by myself. The company likes that- the more heads they can throw at the programs, the more they can charge the government. I would have stayed until age 65 (I retired at 62) if I could have gotten the raise I had been promised two years before that. In retrospect, I'm glad I retired when I did, because I'd probably be dead now. That job was a real psyche-eater.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 06:03:36 AM
I was so lucky my whole working life in that I could always do more or less as I pleased when it came to working hours and procedures. When I retired they had to appoint two new people, one of whom resigned last week, so now they will keep nagging me to help as a consultant.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2019, 08:01:26 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 06:03:36 AM
I was so lucky my whole working life in that I could always do more or less as I pleased when it came to working hours and procedures. When I retired they had to appoint two new people, one of whom resigned last week, so now they will keep nagging me to help as a consultant.

$$$$$$$$$ :D :gotthembytheballs:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 11:33:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2019, 08:01:26 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 06:03:36 AM
I was so lucky my whole working life in that I could always do more or less as I pleased when it came to working hours and procedures. When I retired they had to appoint two new people, one of whom resigned last week, so now they will keep nagging me to help as a consultant.

$$$$$$$$$ :D :gotthembytheballs:

Plus, I will only agree to deal with clients who aren't idiots. I will not be overworked!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 11, 2019, 11:48:12 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 11:33:48 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 11, 2019, 08:01:26 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 06:03:36 AM
I was so lucky my whole working life in that I could always do more or less as I pleased when it came to working hours and procedures. When I retired they had to appoint two new people, one of whom resigned last week, so now they will keep nagging me to help as a consultant.

$$$$$$$$$ :D :gotthembytheballs:

Plus, I will only agree to deal with clients who aren't idiots. I will not be overworked!

:thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2019, 03:13:31 PM
Yeah that consulting money! One person asked if I would consult for 4 times what I used to make. It's not generally allowed- the company will usually only go for twice what a person used to make if they consult. I would have done it only if I could have worked from home. But they got the better of the deal with three people doing the work.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 04:06:45 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2019, 03:13:31 PM
Yeah that consulting money! One person asked if I would consult for 4 times what I used to make. It's not generally allowed- the company will usually only go for twice what a person used to make if they consult. I would have done it only if I could have worked from home. But they got the better of the deal with three people doing the work.  ::)

A lot of my stuff can be done remotely from the comfort of my home. I sometimes hardly noticed I've done any work, but still get paid per hour!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 14, 2019, 01:50:20 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 11, 2019, 04:06:45 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 11, 2019, 03:13:31 PM
Yeah that consulting money! One person asked if I would consult for 4 times what I used to make. It's not generally allowed- the company will usually only go for twice what a person used to make if they consult. I would have done it only if I could have worked from home. But they got the better of the deal with three people doing the work.  ::)

A lot of my stuff can be done remotely from the comfort of my home. I sometimes hardly noticed I've done any work, but still get paid per hour!

Sounds like a great way to make a living...or some extra change on the side!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 14, 2019, 04:01:34 AM
Yabut, I have exactly zero interest in dealing with those people ever again...even at quadruple wages.  >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bluenose on April 14, 2019, 04:57:50 AM
The way I would see it is set a price at which you would be happy to do the work, even if that is ten or twenty times the normal rate.  But I get it that you might not be prepared to work for some people at any price.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 05:52:22 AM
I am withdrawing slowly, because I am too caught up in my other interests like classical music and art. I am also trying to improve my skills in ZBrush, which has been a slow, painful process, given its quirky user interface. It's unlike any other graphics program out there, but the effort to learn to use it will be rewarding in the end.  http://pixologic.com/zbrush/industry/movies-vfx/

I never play computer games, but enjoy learning to use new software. The music listening room is almost where I want it, so that's another thing keeping me busy. I find the days are too short now that I have retired, so I guess that is a reason to be cheerful. Many people never develop any other interests and are actually married to their jobs, so they just wither away when they retire.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 05:56:22 AM
Quote from: Bluenose on April 14, 2019, 04:57:50 AM
The way I would see it is set a price at which you would be happy to do the work, even if that is ten or twenty times the normal rate.  But I get it that you might not be prepared to work for some people at any price.

Believe me, some of the worst ones I've trained are the PhDs, some of whom seem to lack any common sense. I am allowed to say that, because I am one.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
I figure I'll get to retire right after lunch on the day I die.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 14, 2019, 02:55:37 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 05:52:22 AM
I am withdrawing slowly, because I am too caught up in my other interests like classical music and art. I am also trying to improve my skills in ZBrush, which has been a slow, painful process, given its quirky user interface. It's unlike any other graphics program out there, but the effort to learn to use it will be rewarding in the end.  http://pixologic.com/zbrush/industry/movies-vfx/

I never play computer games, but enjoy learning to use new software. The music listening room is almost where I want it, so that's another thing keeping me busy. I find the days are too short now that I have retired, so I guess that is a reason to be cheerful. Many people never develop any other interests and are actually married to their jobs, so they just wither away when they retire.

Too short days are a sign that you are doing what you like! When my wife was telling her friends that I was retiring, they almost unanimously asked whatever would I do. I have so many things that I want to do before I die that I'm not going to have time. I've actually put a couple of hobbies aside, as I haven't touched them in many years; since I haven't made time for them yet, they obviously don't hold enough of my interest.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 14, 2019, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
I figure I'll get to retire right after lunch on the day I die.
My dad never actually got to retire.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
My uncle died while he was conducting.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 14, 2019, 07:35:16 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 14, 2019, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on April 14, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
I figure I'll get to retire right after lunch on the day I die.
My dad never actually got to retire.

Mine either. He was medically disabled by a medication error after ulcer surgery. He lived with that until he couldn't work any more. Then he got lung cancer, had that taken care of and then died of a stroke at the age of 58. One of my uncles made it to 64 but the rest all died at 58 or younger. While I didn't smoke, I had no expectation of making it past 58 or having a retirement. I expected to be found slumped over my desk one day at work. I'm 66 now and retired at 62.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 14, 2019, 07:35:49 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
My uncle died while he was conducting.

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Well, that's pretty shocking!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 15, 2019, 01:59:44 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 14, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
My uncle died while he was conducting.

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:picard facepalm: :lol:

:palpatine:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 15, 2019, 02:51:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Must be a real sonofabitch.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 03:58:38 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 15, 2019, 02:51:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Must be a real sonofabitch.

No, he's a lovely guy. We're just teasing him :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

I think he uses digital :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

I think he uses digital :D

Equally painful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:07:44 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

I think he uses digital :D

Equally painful.

Not if he uses lube.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:07:44 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

I think he uses digital :D

Equally painful.

Not if he uses lube.

I've lived a very sheltered life, so will have to take your word for it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 15, 2019, 06:09:22 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:07:44 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 04:04:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 04:01:20 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

I think he uses digital :D

Equally painful.

Not if he uses lube.

I've lived a very sheltered life, so will have to take your word for it.

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 15, 2019, 11:03:14 PM
^^ :picard facepalm:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 16, 2019, 03:37:10 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 03:58:38 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on April 15, 2019, 02:51:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Must be a real sonofabitch.

No, he's a lovely guy. We're just teasing him :)

Oh, OK. My management was all about themselves. Quite annoying.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2019, 06:01:04 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 15, 2019, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 15, 2019, 11:40:29 AM
Our boss just got back from a 3 weeks 'holiday of a lifetime'. We have a pact in the office not to mention it for 24 hours. He's soooo frustrated :grin:

Be prepared for the slide show he's going to make you all watch.

Heh :snicker1: and feign interest!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 16, 2019, 11:09:14 PM
Lighter workload this week! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 17, 2019, 09:46:08 AM
4 day week this week and next!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2019, 02:09:06 PM
I'm finally done with all of my online job training, which means I have more time for HAF at work  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 18, 2019, 03:14:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 18, 2019, 02:09:06 PM
I'm finally done with all of my online job training, which means I have more time for HAF at work  :grin:
:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 18, 2019, 04:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 18, 2019, 03:14:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 18, 2019, 02:09:06 PM
I'm finally done with all of my online job training, which means I have more time for HAF at work  :grin:
:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
:yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 18, 2019, 06:17:05 PM
It's only taken me since November, and I still have two more out of office classes, but the hard stuff is done. Now I can focus on working with my manager to learn more about business banking
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 19, 2019, 02:08:35 AM
Yes Buddy, if you can work your way into business banking you may well become fabulously rich one day.

Baron Rothschild was once asked if he knew the seven wonders of the world.  He replied no, but he knew the eighth wonder.  When asked what that is..... he replied: compound interest.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 19, 2019, 02:35:26 PM
That's great, Buddy!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 19, 2019, 02:58:16 PM
Weekend starts early!  :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 19, 2019, 03:11:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 19, 2019, 02:58:16 PM
Weekend starts early!  :woohoo!:

:beer:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2019, 12:45:51 AM
So far I haven't had a breakdown.  :unsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 22, 2019, 02:03:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 22, 2019, 12:45:51 AM
So far I haven't had a breakdown.  :unsure:

You worried about your car?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 22, 2019, 02:50:22 AM
The leg of lamb came out great! The (red and yellow) beets were cooked to perfection. The strawberries for desert were/are delicious! I got a bunch of storage drawers and hangers built for the garage "shop". All in all, a very nice day!  :dance:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2019, 01:38:09 PM
I can access HAF from the university!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2019, 02:10:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2019, 01:38:09 PM
I can access HAF from the university!  :frolic:

:computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2019, 02:34:20 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 25, 2019, 02:10:32 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2019, 01:38:09 PM
I can access HAF from the university!  :frolic:

:computerwave:

:wave hi:

I'll still have to be productive though... :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 25, 2019, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 25, 2019, 01:38:09 PM
I can access HAF from the university!  :frolic:
:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 25, 2019, 06:14:48 PM
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I can access HAF from the university!


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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 12:02:15 AM
Going to watch the new Avengers movie tonight!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on April 27, 2019, 02:01:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 12:02:15 AM
Going to watch the new Avengers movie tonight!

Be ready to sit for 3 hours  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 08:24:44 PM
Quote from: Buddy on April 27, 2019, 02:01:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2019, 12:02:15 AM
Going to watch the new Avengers movie tonight!

Be ready to sit for 3 hours  ;D

Yeah, that was one long film. I felt they stretched some parts out too much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 01:57:32 PM
Holiday tomorrow!  :heyhey:

Trying to finish up everything today so tomorrow is free and I can catch up on the last 2 episodes of Game of Thrones in peace. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 10:28:53 PM
Going to a congress in Campos do Jordão in October with the lab peeps. It's going to be fun. :grin:

Here are some photos of the touristy small city:

https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/ (https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 01, 2019, 04:30:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 10:28:53 PM
Going to a congress in Campos do Jordão in October with the lab peeps. It's going to be fun. :grin:

Here are some photos of the touristy small city:

https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/ (https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/)

It looks like a lovely city. Bet there are wonderful restaurants.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 01, 2019, 02:34:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 01, 2019, 04:30:51 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 30, 2019, 10:28:53 PM
Going to a congress in Campos do Jordão in October with the lab peeps. It's going to be fun. :grin:

Here are some photos of the touristy small city:

https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/ (https://camposdojordao.com.br/fotografias-de-campos-do-jordao/)

It looks like a lovely city. Bet there are wonderful restaurants.

There's a famous pub there, that's all I know...for now. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 03, 2019, 03:02:31 AM
I finally got the sonogram stickies off. The next time I go to the doctor I'm going to shave. Pulling them is TORTURE!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2019, 03:05:15 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 03, 2019, 03:02:31 AM
I finally got the sonogram stickies off. The next time I go to the doctor I'm going to shave. Pulling them is TORTURE!

:o

Better to pull them slowly or really quickly?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 03, 2019, 04:53:00 AM
Very, very slowly while using acetone as a solvent. I'm part sasquatch.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 03, 2019, 04:58:40 PM
Maybe try working petrolatum in from around the edges. That's one recommended way to get fingers stuck together with CYA. It isn't as drying as acetone. If it'll work on CYA, it'll work on less sticky adhesives.

More methods-

https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Super-Glue-from-Your-Skin-(Petroleum-Jelly-Method)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on May 03, 2019, 08:21:33 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 03, 2019, 04:53:00 AM
Very, very slowly while using acetone as a solvent. I'm part sasquatch.

I'm surprised they don't make the adhesive soluble with isopropyl alcohol.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 03, 2019, 08:51:27 PM
Usually vegetable oil or any other kind of oil works a bit better for removing adhesive without giving yourself a DIY wax
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:55:09 AM
Things you will need for removing stickies:

a) Suffer from temporary insanity;
b) A thick leather belt to chomp on so you don't scream;
c) A friend to continue pulling stickies off you should you faint.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:56:55 AM
It's Friday! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 04, 2019, 05:47:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:55:09 AM
Things you will need for removing stickies:

a) Suffer from temporary insanity;
b) A thick leather belt to chomp on so you don't scream;
c) A friend to continue pulling stickies off you should you faint.

I have experienced scenario C, without the benefit of a friend owing to a large, extremely well secured, bandage on my backside. When it was time to remove it I decided to go into the bathroom and shuck the bandage off like a pair of shorts.

I tried once and immediately blacked out. Upon regaining consciousness I stood up, still fuzzy, and tried again. In total I tried to shuck that bandage off four or five times before I realized it wasn't going to work. It's a miracle I didn't bust my head open on the toilet or tub.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 12:48:18 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 04, 2019, 05:47:32 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 04, 2019, 02:55:09 AM
Things you will need for removing stickies:

a) Suffer from temporary insanity;
b) A thick leather belt to chomp on so you don't scream;
c) A friend to continue pulling stickies off you should you faint.

I have experienced scenario C, without the benefit of a friend owing to a large, extremely well secured, bandage on my backside. When it was time to remove it I decided to go into the bathroom and shuck the bandage off like a pair of shorts.

I tried once and immediately blacked out. Upon regaining consciousness I stood up, still fuzzy, and tried again. In total I tried to shuck that bandage off four or five times before I realized it wasn't going to work. It's a miracle I didn't bust my head open on the toilet or tub.

:o

:notsure:

d) General anesthesia
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 12:12:01 AM
We're taking my mother to dinner for her birthday...brother's paying. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 03:07:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 12:12:01 AM
We're taking my mother to dinner for her birthday...brother's paying. :grin:

So stuffed...had to be rolled out of there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 07, 2019, 03:25:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 03:07:49 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 07, 2019, 12:12:01 AM
We're taking my mother to dinner for her birthday...brother's paying. :grin:

So stuffed...had to be rolled out of there.
:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 10, 2019, 02:06:20 AM
Ze weekend approaches.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 01:26:20 AM
I think that my heart is working properly again. I almost broke a heavy bag tonight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 15, 2019, 02:52:41 AM
Hulk SMASH!  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 15, 2019, 05:04:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 01:26:20 AM
I think that my heart is working properly again. I almost broke a heavy bag tonight.

Suspend the macho activities until you've been checked out and given the go-ahead to do strenuous exercises.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 15, 2019, 05:04:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 01:26:20 AM
I think that my heart is working properly again. I almost broke a heavy bag tonight.

Suspend the macho activities until you've been checked out and given the go-ahead to do strenuous exercises.

Seconded.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 15, 2019, 08:39:55 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2019, 05:56:45 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 15, 2019, 05:04:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 01:26:20 AM
I think that my heart is working properly again. I almost broke a heavy bag tonight.

Suspend the macho activities until you've been checked out and given the go-ahead to do strenuous exercises.

Seconded.

Sage advice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 09:17:40 PM
No. The one actual doctor I have seen didn't restrict me in any way and I am not going to sit around for months waiting to see a GP. Especially when this is the one bright spot in my days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 20, 2019, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 15, 2019, 09:17:40 PM
No. The one actual doctor I have seen didn't restrict me in any way and I am not going to sit around for months waiting to see a GP. Especially when this is the one bright spot in my days.

Ok :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 21, 2019, 01:31:24 AM
JJ I get the impression that you are somewhere near the Virginia shore. Some of your marvelous pictures give me that impression. Where in hell in eastern Virginia can you not get a timely appointment with a suitable physician for a need that might be critical? 

It is certainly true that there are some, even many, of the areas of the US that are underserved by the medical community.........I am thinking Northern Montana,  or some other god forsaken place where there are few humans and even fewer health care professionals. Virginia is not one of those places.........Appalachia maybe, somewhere in the depths of the  Blue ridge, but not the eastern part of the Virginia Commonwealth.

I / we are concerned about your plight
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 01:49:27 AM
Surry Virginia, there are few doctors in the area. One in Surry itself but not accepting new patients. One doctor in Smithfield would see me but he's a quack, and very few in Suffolk, etc. are accepting new patients. There are "med express" type places but they don't generally let you see an actual doctor and the assistants can't refer you to specialists  and will call you an ambulance to pawn you off on the nearest hospital after you pay their $200 fee.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 21, 2019, 04:04:07 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 01:49:27 AM
Surry Virginia, there are few doctors in the area. One in Surry itself but not accepting new patients. One doctor in Smithfield would see me but he's a quack, and very few in Suffolk, etc. are accepting new patients. There are "med express" type places but they don't generally let you see an actual doctor and the assistants can't refer you to specialists  and will call you an ambulance to pawn you off on the nearest hospital after you pay their $200 fee.

Wow, that's pretty ate up. I lived in a small town of 2000 people in Idaho for almost a year and there was better medical service available, back in '75.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 04:19:07 AM
The population of the town is only about 400 people. The county as a whole is about 7,000. It's a small, small place.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 21, 2019, 04:53:22 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 04:19:07 AM
The population of the town is only about 400 people. The county as a whole is about 7,000. It's a small, small place.

I Google Mapped it and it does look small. I love Farmer Joe's Garden Shop, though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 05:31:01 AM
Old Joe is a Hungarian immigrant. Very, very odd man who was recently diagnosed with dementia, so Farmer Joe's may not be around much longer. He had this talent for popping up behind you, and not just at the shop. You could be in Farmer's United next door, all by yourself,  and the BAM! There's Joe.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2019, 08:07:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 05:31:01 AM
Old Joe is a Hungarian immigrant. Very, very odd man who was recently diagnosed with dementia, so Farmer Joe's may not be around much longer. He had this talent for popping up behind you, and not just at the shop. You could be in Farmer's United next door, all by yourself,  and the BAM! There's Joe.

Why don't you see about taking over his store?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 12:45:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2019, 08:07:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 05:31:01 AM
Old Joe is a Hungarian immigrant. Very, very odd man who was recently diagnosed with dementia, so Farmer Joe's may not be around much longer. He had this talent for popping up behind you, and not just at the shop. You could be in Farmer's United next door, all by yourself,  and the BAM! There's Joe.

Why don't you see about taking over his store?

First, there's the money. Second, I have no patience for gardening! I really couldn't stand the work.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 21, 2019, 02:10:41 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 05:31:01 AM
Old Joe is a Hungarian immigrant. Very, very odd man who was recently diagnosed with dementia, so Farmer Joe's may not be around much longer. He had this talent for popping up behind you, and not just at the shop. You could be in Farmer's United next door, all by yourself,  and the BAM! There's Joe.

The yo-yo in the "Senile Delinquent" thread does that. It's called "reconning". One gets up close behind someone undetected and cuts their throat. When asked what I wanted out of the discussion about the threat by the Parks & Rec manager responsible for our little playground, I said, "Don't touch my tools, don't touch my projects, and stay away from me!" That precludes him from getting close enough to be considered a threat, and stops the reconning, to boot. That's cheerful-making, right there! The yo-yo is 70 years old, I discovered. You'd think he'd know better.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 22, 2019, 04:27:13 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 12:45:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 21, 2019, 08:07:41 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on May 21, 2019, 05:31:01 AM
Old Joe is a Hungarian immigrant. Very, very odd man who was recently diagnosed with dementia, so Farmer Joe's may not be around much longer. He had this talent for popping up behind you, and not just at the shop. You could be in Farmer's United next door, all by yourself,  and the BAM! There's Joe.

Why don't you see about taking over his store?

First, there's the money. Second, I have no patience for gardening! I really couldn't stand the work.

Bugger :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on May 24, 2019, 09:51:13 PM
My SIL's baby shower is this weekend and my aunt and uncle from Pennsylvania are coming out for them. I haven't seen them since 2017.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 26, 2019, 12:00:42 PM
The snails and daphnia are clearing the water in the little wildlife pond in my garden :)


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Daphnia_pulex.png) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphnia)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2019, 05:13:09 PM
I'm going to take a short trip by myself in June. Going back to my hometown for a few days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Essie Mae on May 31, 2019, 12:20:44 AM
Sounds lovely SP. I had lunch with a friend I have known for 6 yrs today. Tomorrow I am taking lunch to a sick friend whom I have known for 56 years. A
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 07:16:15 PM
I powered through my phobia of needles and got lip fillers today. It's been something I've wanted for a while but never got around to it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 03, 2019, 08:29:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 07:16:15 PM
I powered through my phobia of needles and got lip fillers today. It's been something I've wanted for a while but never got around to it.

POINH!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2019, 08:29:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 07:16:15 PM
I powered through my phobia of needles and got lip fillers today. It's been something I've wanted for a while but never got around to it.

POINH!!!

I'll post a pic in a few days when the swelling and bruises heal. It won't look too different from before because a majority of the work was on evening out the side of my lip that has a scar.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 04, 2019, 10:02:59 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2019, 08:29:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 07:16:15 PM
I powered through my phobia of needles and got lip fillers today. It's been something I've wanted for a while but never got around to it.

POINH!!!

I'll post a pic in a few days when the swelling and bruises heal. It won't look too different from before because a majority of the work was on evening out the side of my lip that has a scar.

You've mentioned that before, but I'll be buggered if I ever noticed it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on June 04, 2019, 03:07:42 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 04, 2019, 10:02:59 AM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 08:58:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 03, 2019, 08:29:58 PM
Quote from: Buddy on June 03, 2019, 07:16:15 PM
I powered through my phobia of needles and got lip fillers today. It's been something I've wanted for a while but never got around to it.

POINH!!!

I'll post a pic in a few days when the swelling and bruises heal. It won't look too different from before because a majority of the work was on evening out the side of my lip that has a scar.

You've mentioned that before, but I'll be buggered if I ever noticed it.

It's not so much that the scar itself bothered me, but it made my top lip lopsided.

The doctor said that the swelling and bruising would be the worst today and I have hardly any swelling and no bruising at all
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Well, seems I won a prize for my undergrad end of course work!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2019, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Well, seems I won a prize for my undergrad end of course work!

Mazel tov!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 06:28:13 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 05, 2019, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Well, seems I won a prize for my undergrad end of course work!

Mazel tov!

Totally caught me by surprise!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2019, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Well, seems I won a prize for my undergrad end of course work!
That is an excellent reason to be cheerful.  :smilenod:
Congratulations!  :clapping:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 05, 2019, 07:52:20 PM
I told you this was going to happen. Next stop, Sweden.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 05, 2019, 09:43:55 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 05, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Well, seems I won a prize for my undergrad end of course work!

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :jumps: :jumps: :jumps:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2019, 10:40:18 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 05, 2019, 11:03:52 PM
We are proud of our Silver girl.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on June 06, 2019, 01:45:20 PM
Monday is a public holiday, queen's birthday, thanks Queeny.
Monday is looking like being the best winter Monday in recorded history.

(https://i.imgur.com/QhHMXZJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7pZd5n1.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 07, 2019, 12:48:38 AM
Stay the hell out of your boat on Friday BP.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 02:13:32 AM
I'm back home and all caught up on lost sleep. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:42:46 AM
I got squished at class tonight. It was awesome.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 03:04:59 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:42:46 AM
I got squished at class tonight. It was awesome.

;D

Squished, you say?

Please elaborate. :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Sounds like...fun.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 11, 2019, 02:35:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Some people have all the luck.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Sounds like...fun.  ;D

It was but I got mat rash from all the crawling and sliding. As I'm sure Hermes will tell you, dudes are slippery when we're sweaty...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 02:46:23 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Sounds like...fun.  ;D

It was but I got mat rash from all the crawling and sliding. As I'm sure Hermes will tell you, dudes are slippery when we're sweaty...

Sounds like a natural defence mechanism! :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 11, 2019, 03:00:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Sounds like...fun.  ;D

It was but I got mat rash from all the crawling and sliding. As I'm sure Hermes will tell you, dudes are slippery when we're sweaty...

:smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 03:46:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 02:46:23 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 11, 2019, 01:45:10 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Sounds like...fun.  ;D

It was but I got mat rash from all the crawling and sliding. As I'm sure Hermes will tell you, dudes are slippery when we're sweaty...

Sounds like a natural defence mechanism! :P

Indeed it is. I think that's why traditional Jiu-Jitsu players wear the gi. You can still get grips on collars and sleeves. It's a different ball of wax without.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 11, 2019, 04:26:18 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 11, 2019, 02:35:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Some people have all the luck.

:rofl: I was waiting for your comment!!! :rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 11, 2019, 06:28:56 PM
Quote from: Tank on June 11, 2019, 04:26:18 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 11, 2019, 02:35:54 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 11, 2019, 04:12:28 AM
Big, strong, young fellow. I couldn't get him off of me and could barely stay on top of him. He even managed to escape once, but it took him a full minute. Like I said, squished!

Some people have all the luck.

:rofl: I was waiting for your comment!!! :rofl:
You guys are funny.  :snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 12, 2019, 10:00:32 PM
Sorry I've been gone for a while.
But I thought I'd pop in and have a look.


The reason I've been gone for the most part is that a couple of months ago i ran into this lovely little thing of the female persuasion, and we've been running into each other...enthusiastically ever since.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 13, 2019, 01:16:36 AM
Cool. Still in the Arctic Circle?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 13, 2019, 01:51:39 AM
Good on you G85 and for the lovely with which you have become entangled. 

Please tell us that she aint' a christian evangelical that willo poison your brain.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on June 13, 2019, 07:43:26 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on June 13, 2019, 01:16:36 AM
Cool. Still in the Arctic Circle?
Yep!

Quote from: Icarus on June 13, 2019, 01:51:39 AM
Please tell us that she aint' a christian evangelical that willo poison your brain.
Nope!

She has yet to display any reverence for any particular faith based hokum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 13, 2019, 08:37:45 PM
Guardian85! Hi, nice to see you around here again.  :computerwave:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 10, 2019, 10:03:53 PM
I'm home!!!!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on July 10, 2019, 10:41:43 PM
Excellent news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2019, 08:45:35 AM
Great news. You ca go to the moon now. All the lunar astronauts had appendectomies as a precaution.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on July 11, 2019, 09:31:40 AM
Interesting. I did not know that.

Right now I can hardly hobble out of my room so I'll save the moon trip for a later date.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on July 11, 2019, 01:08:21 PM
Quote from: Buddy on July 11, 2019, 09:31:40 AM
Interesting. I did not know that.

Right now I can hardly hobble out of my room so I'll save the moon trip for a later date.  :P

London first!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 21, 2019, 12:52:05 AM
I woke up this morning sure it was Sunday, but NO! IT WAS SATURDAY!  :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on July 22, 2019, 04:21:17 AM
Silver.  I have bad news.  If you did that post ...^...on the 21st as the header implies............today is Sunday.   If you missed going to Mass this morning, the Pope may see fit to smite you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2019, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: Icarus on July 22, 2019, 04:21:17 AM
Silver.  I have bad news.  If you did that post ...^...on the 21st as the header implies............today is Sunday.   If you missed going to Mass this morning, the Pope may see fit to smite you.

The Pope has no say whatsoever in my life.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on July 25, 2019, 12:51:09 PM
Day off today! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 02, 2019, 01:00:20 AM
Peace and temporary freedom from joint pain. (https://scontent.fphl2-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/67950497_2335425186553611_7251712607512428544_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQlfrgeQ2LzVnyN54zgf8RGR5TnZiBwPGQlFQpf2-WMAe0_bNdVoY2Hic3zJeewSS3F4jwdLbuUkuyqdDC0DExuJ&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-3.fna&oh=4b19c5919b33cac947bb5a949665fc06&oe=5DE970B8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 02, 2019, 04:50:13 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2019, 01:00:20 AM
Peace and temporary freedom from joint pain. (https://scontent.fphl2-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/67950497_2335425186553611_7251712607512428544_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQlfrgeQ2LzVnyN54zgf8RGR5TnZiBwPGQlFQpf2-WMAe0_bNdVoY2Hic3zJeewSS3F4jwdLbuUkuyqdDC0DExuJ&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-3.fna&oh=4b19c5919b33cac947bb5a949665fc06&oe=5DE970B8)

Sweet! I bought some "shoes" that can be used in water for comfort and traction (like in a stream). I'm going to start exercising in the Homeowner's Association's pool for self- therapy after my foot surgery. I want to get some exercise at the same time, so that's what I'm hoping for.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2019, 03:18:24 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 02, 2019, 01:00:20 AM
Peace and temporary freedom from joint pain. (https://scontent.fphl2-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/67950497_2335425186553611_7251712607512428544_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQlfrgeQ2LzVnyN54zgf8RGR5TnZiBwPGQlFQpf2-WMAe0_bNdVoY2Hic3zJeewSS3F4jwdLbuUkuyqdDC0DExuJ&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-3.fna&oh=4b19c5919b33cac947bb5a949665fc06&oe=5DE970B8)

:tellmemore:

If I had a pool I would live in it forever.

:notsure: Probably until I got all raisin-like, at least.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2019, 03:18:49 PM
Y'all know what day it is! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 02, 2019, 03:39:19 PM
It's 38 minutes into Saturday 3rd of Aug 2019
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 02, 2019, 03:39:19 PM
It's 38 minutes into Saturday 3rd of Aug 2019

:snooty:

You're too far into the future, BP. That shouldn't be allowed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 02, 2019, 03:48:03 PM
Women's Day?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 02, 2019, 03:59:58 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 02, 2019, 03:48:03 PM
Women's Day?

Every day is women's day ;)

But no, it's Friday!  :heyhey: :jumps: :woohoo!:

(Tomorrow is Lazyday)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 07, 2019, 02:13:34 PM
The tyres on my Mercedes B200 were starting to get worn, so yesterday my ex bought me a set of new Michelins. No strings attached, just a nice gesture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 07, 2019, 02:23:38 PM
It's going to be 26C tomorrow, August traditionaly the coldest month but not this year, praise the lord.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 07, 2019, 02:25:26 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 07, 2019, 02:23:38 PM
How did she know the tyres on your Mercedes B200 were starting to get worn?

We were discussing new ones for her car recently, and I mentioned mine. She has two, so I often drive one of hers when I need a bit more comfort.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 07, 2019, 02:30:15 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 07, 2019, 02:23:38 PM
It's going to be 26C tomorrow, August traditionaly the coldest month but not this year, praise the lord.

Yes, it was around 25° here today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 09, 2019, 01:52:08 AM
Something good happened today.
The guy at the store gave me ten dollars back by mistake. I returned the money. He said it was good to know there are still honest people out there.
I think I blushed.(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Blush_200px_JBjqWKR.gif)


"Atheists are so FE-kin immoral and dishonest!"

Green! Stop it, man! You sound like orange! >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 09, 2019, 02:16:24 AM
I wonder what color my inner voice is...

I'm blue. Your inner voice is blue.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 09, 2019, 02:23:59 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 09, 2019, 01:52:08 AM
Something good happened today.
The guy at the store gave me ten dollars back by mistake. I returned the money. He said it was good to know there are still honest people out there.
I think I blushed.(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Blush_200px_JBjqWKR.gif)


"Atheists are so FE-kin immoral and dishonest!"

Green! Stop it, man! You sound like orange! >:(


Another reason that I like you and respect you Mags.  Another reason why I am disgusted with certain people who spout discredits to people of other national origins....El Salvadorans for example.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 09, 2019, 02:39:35 AM
Quote from: Icarus on August 09, 2019, 02:23:59 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on August 09, 2019, 01:52:08 AM
Something good happened today.
The guy at the store gave me ten dollars back by mistake. I returned the money. He said it was good to know there are still honest people out there.
I think I blushed.(https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Blush_200px_JBjqWKR.gif)


"Atheists are so FE-kin immoral and dishonest!"

Green! Stop it, man! You sound like orange! >:(


Another reason that I like you and respect you Mags.  Another reason why I am disgusted with certain people who spout discredits to people of other national origins....El Salvadorans for example.
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 14, 2019, 06:07:00 PM
Jumbojak said I was adorable :love:

(https://i.imgur.com/Ijdjwgr.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 14, 2019, 06:25:27 PM
Aww...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/James_Drury_The_Virginian.JPG)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on August 15, 2019, 06:11:02 PM
Come here cowboy!

(https://i.imgur.com/Pah9jpR.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 15, 2019, 08:13:37 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on August 15, 2019, 06:11:02 PM
Come here cowboy!

(https://i.imgur.com/Pah9jpR.gif)
You guys... :snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 16, 2019, 11:54:35 AM
Daughter one and dog one had been living with us for a year, dog 2 snuck in half way.
They've all gone to their new home today, it's not far away, she did live 100s of kms away.

I'll miss them a bit but I'll see them, no poo on the decking, more room in the fridge, no stuff inconveniently stored waiting for the move.  I might go walk dog 1&2 sometimes.

Daugher 2 and dog A are coming home next week and travelling on to Sydney with wife 1 (and only) for some running event.  I'll get to bond with dog A.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 26, 2019, 10:35:46 PM
I caught my Jiu-Jitsu instructor with a scissor sweep for the first time today. I didn't actually improve my position by doing so - he's far too quick - but I put him on his back for a split second.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2019, 01:29:50 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 26, 2019, 10:35:46 PM
I caught my Jiu-Jitsu instructor with a scissor sweep for the first time today. I didn't actually improve my position by doing so - he's far too quick - but I put him on his back for a split second.

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 27, 2019, 02:11:13 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 27, 2019, 01:29:50 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 26, 2019, 10:35:46 PM
I caught my Jiu-Jitsu instructor with a scissor sweep for the first time today. I didn't actually improve my position by doing so - he's far too quick - but I put him on his back for a split second.

:grin:

:sidesmile:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 28, 2019, 08:11:01 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 28, 2019, 10:59:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 28, 2019, 08:11:01 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Congratulations!

Excellent
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 30, 2019, 10:21:12 PM
Bank closed at 1 for Labor Day and we don't open until Tuesday  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 30, 2019, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Good for her! She's pretty much assured a career. Nurses are in a shortage in the US.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 31, 2019, 12:38:59 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Mazel tov and welcome to the club!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 31, 2019, 02:26:28 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Nurses are cool. Way better than doctors.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 31, 2019, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

Officially old, you are...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 02:36:06 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 31, 2019, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

Officially old, you are...

I've already got the grey hair so if the shoe fits...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 31, 2019, 03:26:34 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 02:36:06 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 31, 2019, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

Officially old, you are...

I've already got the grey hair so if the shoe fits...

Yes, those orthopedic shoes fit very well, don't they?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 31, 2019, 04:35:24 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 04:49:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OyfLmYV_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Everyone meet Adler Paul. He already has his own pony
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2019, 06:01:17 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2019, 10:21:12 PM
Bank closed at 1 for Labor Day and we don't open until Tuesday  ;D

Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

:tellmemore:

So many reasons to be cheerful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2019, 06:02:02 PM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 04:49:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OyfLmYV_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Everyone meet Adler Paul. He already has his own pony

Aaaw! Welcome to the world, Adler Paul!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 31, 2019, 06:48:03 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Welcome to my world!  ;D

You too, Adler Paul!  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 31, 2019, 06:52:29 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 31, 2019, 06:01:17 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on August 27, 2019, 04:13:19 PM
My oldest granddaughter passed her exam to be admitted to nursing school, which begins next semester.  Right now she's getting her college basics out of the way.

Quote from: Buddy on August 30, 2019, 10:21:12 PM
Bank closed at 1 for Labor Day and we don't open until Tuesday  ;D

Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 11:04:52 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

:frolic:


My nephew was born this morning!

:tellmemore:

So many reasons to be cheerful!
Yes, so many.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 01, 2019, 04:34:46 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 04:49:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OyfLmYV_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Everyone meet Adler Paul. He already has his own pony

Lovely, and a pony too!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 01, 2019, 04:36:38 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Huzzah!  You're going to love it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2019, 08:54:52 AM
Quote from: Buddy on August 31, 2019, 04:49:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/OyfLmYV_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Everyone meet Adler Paul. He already has his own pony

Awwww so cute.

And the baby is nice too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2019, 08:57:52 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 01, 2019, 04:36:38 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Huzzah!  You're going to love it.

I nearly chocked, seriously! That would have been just too bloody ironic. Dying on my first day of retirement!!!!  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 01, 2019, 09:39:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2019, 08:57:52 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 01, 2019, 04:36:38 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Huzzah!  You're going to love it.

I nearly chocked, seriously! That would have been just too bloody ironic. Dying on my first day of retirement!!!!  >:( >:( >:(

Eating too much chocolate?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2019, 06:31:33 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 01, 2019, 09:39:42 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 01, 2019, 08:57:52 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 01, 2019, 04:36:38 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 31, 2019, 10:33:27 AM
Today is the first day of my retirement  ;D ;D ;D

Huzzah!  You're going to love it.

I nearly chocked, seriously! That would have been just too bloody ironic. Dying on my first day of retirement!!!!  >:( >:( >:(

Eating too much chocolate?

Inhaling coffee!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 02, 2019, 12:35:44 AM
Buddy I will dare to give you grandfatherly advice "cause we like you and love you.. Here it is..... 

Save yourself some grief by NOT wearing that watch band at work.  Do wear it wherever you damned well please elsewhere.  Small town Indiana Is not quite as bigoted  as small town Alabama but there are just too many ignorant people that can, and will, cause you some kind of hassle at your bank.  I am truly sad to have said and observed such a thing but reality surrounds us one and all.

In defense of Indiana, I will reveal that I was born in Indianapolis.....a really long time ago.......... (during the bronze age)

One more thing. You are cute as hell in that picture.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 02, 2019, 02:35:56 AM
Sad fact, yes, about people's attitudes concerning being gay. Our neighbors on the east of us are from Indianapolis. The couple on their east side is two women. Across the street is a gay male couple. The next door neighbor wife goes out of her way to be obnoxious about it. What a cow, is all I can say. She gossips all kinds of lying shit about my wife to the neighbors, as well as anyone else who will listen.

On a cheerful note, I got my table saw configured and started making a wood container for coffee filters (of all things!). Just something to try out the nice calibration, and I'd rather have a container than the plastic bag sitting on the [edit] counter (not corner).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 02, 2019, 07:47:59 AM
I didn't even notice the watch band.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 02, 2019, 09:03:38 AM
I've had a string of cars with the rainbow flag sticker in the rear window, which is seen quite a lot here, and never experienced any problems.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 02, 2019, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 02, 2019, 12:35:44 AM
Buddy I will dare to give you grandfatherly advice "cause we like you and love you.. Here it is..... 

Save yourself some grief by NOT wearing that watch band at work.  Do wear it wherever you damned well please elsewhere.  Small town Indiana Is not quite as bigoted  as small town Alabama but there are just too many ignorant people that can, and will, cause you some kind of hassle at your bank.  I am truly sad to have said and observed such a thing but reality surrounds us one and all.

In defense of Indiana, I will reveal that I was born in Indianapolis.....a really long time ago.......... (during the bronze age)

One more thing. You are cute as hell in that picture.


I really appreciate the advice Icarus. I've been wearing this particular band for a few weeks now and haven't run into any problems yet. I am very fortunate to work for a bank that is quite progressive. I am also fortunate to have coworkers and a boss who are all increasingly supportive.

Back in June, all branches decorated for pride month. It was surprisingly well received by the population. The few that did complain to my boss were told that if they didn't like it, they could go to another bank.

I know that your advice comes from a place of love, but I won't take it off just because someone might be offended. If the old geezers can wear their Trump 2020 hats, then I'm wearing my rainbow watch band.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 02, 2019, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 02, 2019, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 02, 2019, 12:35:44 AM
Buddy I will dare to give you grandfatherly advice "cause we like you and love you.. Here it is..... 

Save yourself some grief by NOT wearing that watch band at work.  Do wear it wherever you damned well please elsewhere.  Small town Indiana Is not quite as bigoted  as small town Alabama but there are just too many ignorant people that can, and will, cause you some kind of hassle at your bank.  I am truly sad to have said and observed such a thing but reality surrounds us one and all.

In defense of Indiana, I will reveal that I was born in Indianapolis.....a really long time ago.......... (during the bronze age)

One more thing. You are cute as hell in that picture.


I really appreciate the advice Icarus. I've been wearing this particular band for a few weeks now and haven't run into any problems yet. I am very fortunate to work for a bank that is quite progressive. I am also fortunate to have coworkers and a boss who are all increasingly supportive.

Back in June, all branches decorated for pride month. It was surprisingly well received by the population. The few that did complain to my boss were told that if they didn't like it, they could go to another bank.

I know that your advice comes from a place of love, but I won't take it off just because someone might be offended. If the old geezers can wear their Trump 2020 hats, then I'm wearing my rainbow watch band.

                                (https://i.imgur.com/DmHgR39.png)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 02, 2019, 04:50:51 PM
I just got back last night from spending four days visiting my sister and her wife's place in Saugatuck, MI (Located right on Lake Michigan)

It's a beautiful area, and I had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.

Here's a picture of their house (Second home, they live and work in Ann Arbor, MI). Like many homes and shops in this area it is adorned with not only an American flag, but a beautiful rainbow flag.

(https://i.imgur.com/UDBeWdI.jpg)

Their home in Ann Arbor is similarly adorned with both flags.

While staying with them one of my favorite places to relax was nestled in their beautiful, rainbow hammock on the side porch. Here's a picture of the hammock.

I was going to lay down and read in it for a while, but as you can see from the picture the hammock was already occupied. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/PxNXB0a.jpg)

My point of posting this is simple.

Wear your watch Buddy. Wear your watch, and be proud. Be proud as fuck of who you are and represent both you and your community.

I posted these pictures and other pictures like it on social media...I'm not gay, but I love my sister and her wife dearly, and I make sure everyone knows that.

So when I get back to work tomorrow, I'm sure some of my coworkers will comment on how fun and enjoyable my time in Sauguck was with my sister by the look of my postings and pictures, and if they (Conservatives all) comment on my sister being gay and married to another woman, I'll say yes they are gay, and have been happily married for 20 years. Nice isn't it?

I'm not going to hide or cower from that...if my sister and her wife have the fortitude to be open with their lifestyle, then I will also be open with my support for both them, and their community, and fuck those who disagree.



By the way, though off topic here's a picture of my niece who pulled in a 27lb King Salmon on our trip.
(https://i.imgur.com/WVxO4xD.jpg)

Now that's a fish! (I on the other hand only caught one, barely keepable lake trout)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 02, 2019, 05:06:24 PM
Wow Bruno, you were only a stones throw from where I'm at!

Beautiful house and adorable puppies. Looks like you guys had a great time.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on September 02, 2019, 06:14:14 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 02, 2019, 05:06:24 PM
Wow Bruno, you were only a stones throw from where I'm at!

Beautiful house and adorable puppies. Looks like you guys had a great time.

Hey Bud...yeah it is close, in fact most of the people up in the Saugatuck area are from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.

We did have a wonderful time. The area is very beautiful. Great beaches, beautiful dunes to hike and climb, plus a smattering of great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and stores.

Lots of dogs as well...I mean they're everywhere. In fact I've never seen a higher concentration of dogs im my life.

If you've never visited the area before I recommend a visit. 8)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 02, 2019, 07:09:23 PM
Quote from: Buddy on September 02, 2019, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: Icarus on September 02, 2019, 12:35:44 AM
Buddy I will dare to give you grandfatherly advice "cause we like you and love you.. Here it is..... 

Save yourself some grief by NOT wearing that watch band at work.  Do wear it wherever you damned well please elsewhere.  Small town Indiana Is not quite as bigoted  as small town Alabama but there are just too many ignorant people that can, and will, cause you some kind of hassle at your bank.  I am truly sad to have said and observed such a thing but reality surrounds us one and all.

In defense of Indiana, I will reveal that I was born in Indianapolis.....a really long time ago.......... (during the bronze age)

One more thing. You are cute as hell in that picture.


I really appreciate the advice Icarus. I've been wearing this particular band for a few weeks now and haven't run into any problems yet. I am very fortunate to work for a bank that is quite progressive. I am also fortunate to have coworkers and a boss who are all increasingly supportive.

Back in June, all branches decorated for pride month. It was surprisingly well received by the population. The few that did complain to my boss were told that if they didn't like it, they could go to another bank.

I know that your advice comes from a place of love, but I won't take it off just because someone might be offended. If the old geezers can wear their Trump 2020 hats, then I'm wearing my rainbow watch band.

Good for your boss! Some people just need to leave the Dark Ages.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on September 03, 2019, 01:30:12 AM
Here is a salute to your bosses and associates at the bank.  It is pleasing to learn that we are moving toward the age of reason.  That was not always so.

Many moons ago, I was a close friend of a gay woman who was a teacher at a local high school.  I will call her Joan. She was an active student organizer and one of the student favorites.  For sure she was in the closet.  The closet reason was a condition of employment.  As a student favorite she was almost obligated to attend the senior Prom.  She needed a date.  It was me, a happily married guy. My wife was onboard with that bit of chicanery.    We had a rousing good time and the students never knew the deep dark secret. All is well that ends well.

That was just one episode where I defended my friend or participated in some seemingly deceptive scheme.  Joan went on to earn her PHD and became a tenured professor at a major university.   In the meantime she had the mother instinct and wanted to become pregnant. That was arranged with the cooperation of a thoroughly healthy Gay man. Sure enough she had her baby in due course.

In time her position came into question because of her "illegitimate" child.  She married a gay guy who was also a tenured professor at the university.  That has worked out very well for both of them.  They actually live together and they are actually devoted to one another. ......Just not in a sexually involved way.

All that was in the distant past and I am still ashamed that my society had placed such a burden on a fellow human.  That is particularly egregious because the parties involved were, and are, a credit to society and their sexual orientation has not a damned thing to do with their exceptional worth.







   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 03, 2019, 03:09:19 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on September 02, 2019, 04:50:51 PM
I just got back last night from spending four days visiting my sister and her wife's place in Saugatuck, MI (Located right on Lake Michigan)
...
Wow! The whole thing sounds wonderful.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 03, 2019, 03:23:50 AM
 :oooh-me!:
Speaking of rainbows...

SF Castro District Streets Get Splash Of Color With Rainbow Crosswalks.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia2.govtech.com%2Fimages%2Fcrosswalks-rainbow.jpg&hash=3530268b7f0400a867e1186a4dd837dcba676368)

PHILADELPHIA — Rainbow-colored crosswalks .
(https://www.lgbtqnation.com/assets/2015/06/Philly-crosswalks-2.jpg)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 
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KEY WEST, Fla.
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Seattle, WA.
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Phoenix will soon have its first rainbow crosswalks to show support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community.

:nyancat:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 13, 2019, 02:49:23 AM
Three hours at the Fight Club tonight and I feel great!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2019, 05:26:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 03, 2019, 03:23:50 AM
:oooh-me!:
Speaking of rainbows...

PHILADELPHIA — Rainbow-colored crosswalks .
(https://www.lgbtqnation.com/assets/2015/06/Philly-crosswalks-2.jpg)


We've got these in Long Beach.  Some people complained about the expense, but nobody can say they didn't see these cross walks!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2019, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 13, 2019, 02:49:23 AM
Three hours at the Fight Club tonight and I feel great!

Excellent.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 13, 2019, 05:47:43 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 13, 2019, 05:26:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 03, 2019, 03:23:50 AM
:oooh-me!:
Speaking of rainbows...

PHILADELPHIA — Rainbow-colored crosswalks .
(https://www.lgbtqnation.com/assets/2015/06/Philly-crosswalks-2.jpg)


We've got these in Long Beach.  Some people complained about the expense, but nobody can say they didn't see these cross walks!
Oooh! Nice!
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2019, 03:41:37 AM
My first attempt at salmon turned out rather well.

(https://scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/70340789_2414895161939946_8620719049266954240_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQkMJLgO8XoIxZLcy_3PE_0lo7-94dqPfLyqCs-Ixx4f6LyU1IMnAWPDUHdWe2PmExtIH-xUxnr8bxi__GO_ae2W&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&oh=83c60c89892ba3de9e6c07d43050e66c&oe=5DF51D4D)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 16, 2019, 04:13:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2019, 03:41:37 AM
My first attempt at salmon turned out rather well.

(https://scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/70340789_2414895161939946_8620719049266954240_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQkMJLgO8XoIxZLcy_3PE_0lo7-94dqPfLyqCs-Ixx4f6LyU1IMnAWPDUHdWe2PmExtIH-xUxnr8bxi__GO_ae2W&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&oh=83c60c89892ba3de9e6c07d43050e66c&oe=5DF51D4D)

That looks scrumptious. I like fish so much I can eat it every day. What did you serve with it?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 16, 2019, 05:04:48 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 16, 2019, 04:13:57 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 16, 2019, 03:41:37 AM
My first attempt at salmon turned out rather well.

(https://scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/70340789_2414895161939946_8620719049266954240_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQkMJLgO8XoIxZLcy_3PE_0lo7-94dqPfLyqCs-Ixx4f6LyU1IMnAWPDUHdWe2PmExtIH-xUxnr8bxi__GO_ae2W&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&oh=83c60c89892ba3de9e6c07d43050e66c&oe=5DF51D4D)

That looks scrumptious. I like fish so much I can eat it every day. What did you serve with it?

This is going to sound crazy but... BACON! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 16, 2019, 06:11:06 AM
My rabbi wouldn't approve.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 16, 2019, 02:54:54 PM
Looks good! I'd have some al dente broccoli florets with that fish.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 18, 2019, 11:30:03 AM
Nice colour and texture by the look of it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:36:18 AM
I got dumped  by my ex GF lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 20, 2019, 05:44:50 AM
Quote from: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:36:18 AM
I got dumped  by my ex GF lol

Mazel tov!

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 20, 2019, 08:11:38 AM
Quote from: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:36:18 AM
I got dumped  by my ex GF lol

[pedantic]
Technically you were dumped by your GF, who would now be your ex GF.
[/pedantic]

Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 20, 2019, 04:22:00 PM
Quote from: Michadoh on September 20, 2019, 05:36:18 AM
I got dumped  by my ex GF lol

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 21, 2019, 10:08:22 PM
Ran into my mom's verbally abusive ex husband today. He looks like shit.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 01:59:16 AM
Six weeks ago I set out to lose some weight. I started at 216 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 180 pounds. I still have a ways to go before I can buy new pants that actually fit, but I'm getting there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 22, 2019, 02:31:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 01:59:16 AM
Six weeks ago I set out to lose some weight. I started at 216 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 180 pounds. I still have a ways to go before I can buy new pants that actually fit, but I'm getting there.

That's really impressive JJ!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 22, 2019, 03:52:35 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 01:59:16 AM
Six weeks ago I set out to lose some weight. I started at 216 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 180 pounds. I still have a ways to go before I can buy new pants that actually fit, but I'm getting there.

Holy shit, that's impressive! I quit drinking and walked around half starved, counting calories weeks and lost...two fucking pounds. I'll have to qualify this with the fact that I had had foot surgery and couldn't have walked fast enough to save my life in a fire, I would have had to crawl.  :-[ I found a Fleet Foot store that carries some shoes that are supposed to help, so we'll see what happens. Not drinking and now being able to move better should be a good combination.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 12:38:52 AM
I really don't worry about calories. Minimizing carbohydrates and sugar, together with excercise has made a world of difference.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 23, 2019, 04:44:28 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 23, 2019, 12:38:52 AM
I really don't worry about calories. Minimizing carbohydrates and sugar, together with excercise has made a world of difference.

Cutting back hugely on carbohydrates has helped me to lose 5 kg over a few months, without any extra exercise at all. I am doing it gradually, as I believe sudden weight loss reverses very easily. Counting calories is the last thing on my mind as well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 23, 2019, 05:28:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 22, 2019, 01:59:16 AM
Six weeks ago I set out to lose some weight. I started at 216 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 180 pounds. I still have a ways to go before I can buy new pants that actually fit, but I'm getting there.
You've lost 36 pounds in 6 weeks!? Wow!
That is impressive.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 12:57:41 PM
Sight is returning to my right eye, I can actually read this as type with my good eyed closed.  My younger daughter said she'd pray for me and now I can see again, it's a flaming miracle, praise the lord!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2019, 01:35:27 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 12:57:41 PM
Sight is returning to my right eye, I can actually read this as type with my good eyed closed.  My younger daughter said she'd pray for me and now I can see again, it's a flaming miracle, praise the lord!

Cataract operation?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 01:54:51 PM
No, partially detached retina.

So they sucked out the stuff from my eye and replaced it with gas, to support their reconstruction.  The gas level sinks and sight returns.  The gas darkened level is near the bottom of my eye now, but the question is, is it really near the top?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 24, 2019, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on September 24, 2019, 01:54:51 PM
No, partially detached retina.

So they sucked out the stuff from my eye and replaced it with gas, to support their reconstruction.  The gas level sinks and sight returns.  The gas darkened level is near the bottom of my eye now, but the question is, is it really near the top?

Good to hear it's improving.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 24, 2019, 03:07:37 PM
It is good to see that your eye is better. I treasure my vision, sorry as it is without specs.

I discovered Hokaoneone brand shoes, and bought a pair Saturday. Got them yesterday, and am wearing them around. Really comfortable! We'll see how my walking improves with them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 24, 2019, 03:52:39 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 24, 2019, 03:07:37 PM
It is good to see that your eye is better. I treasure my vision, sorry as it is without specs.

I discovered Hokaoneone brand shoes, and bought a pair Saturday. Got them yesterday, and am wearing them around. Really comfortable! We'll see how my walking improves with them.

My dad taught me that shoes are easily the most important item of clothing one can buy. I found that Dr. Martens shoes and boots suited my feet perfectly and have been a loyal customer for more than 50 years. If something suits me, I will keep using it regardless of current fashions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 24, 2019, 07:56:48 PM
Right! I'm going through this argument with one of my sons. He's 100+ pounds overweight, and his shoes wear out quickly. When he tells me his feet hurt I tell him that there is a simple solution- new shoes. He can afford them, but he wants save his money for other things. I just point out the kind of pain I'm going through, and that's where he's going to be in 30 years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 25, 2019, 04:52:47 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on September 24, 2019, 07:56:48 PM
Right! I'm going through this argument with one of my sons. He's 100+ pounds overweight, and his shoes wear out quickly. When he tells me his feet hurt I tell him that there is a simple solution- new shoes. He can afford them, but he wants save his money for other things. I just point out the kind of pain I'm going through, and that's where he's going to be in 30 years.

Let him try a pair of Doc Martens. He will complain bitterly at the beginning, because they are hell to break in, but once tamed, I find them wonderfully comfortable. They also last for years, saving money in the long run. I have one 30-year old pair of Docs whose soles show almost no wear.

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNTGxl0rmL0AHRHymsbXyOtBZB934g:1569383418273&q=Doc+Martens&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGhabpiOvkAhVDrHEKHb5pDkoQ7Al6BAgFECQ&biw=1920&bih=958
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 25, 2019, 03:29:31 PM
I'll mention it to him!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 03:09:39 PM
It's good to be back! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on September 28, 2019, 03:20:54 PM
Yahoo, I'm letting off a heap of non smoking fireworks I got from the Internet at this moment.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on September 28, 2019, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 03:09:39 PM
It's good to be back! :grin:

Welcome back! We missed you SP!!!! :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 28, 2019, 04:57:13 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 03:09:39 PM
It's good to be back! :grin:
Welcome back.
:frolic: :cheerful dance 2: :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 05:21:01 PM
I missed you all too! Even Purple! :grin:

:grouphug:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 28, 2019, 06:00:55 PM
How did it go? Welcome back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 28, 2019, 06:22:45 PM
Quote from: Tank on September 28, 2019, 06:00:55 PM
How did it go? Welcome back.
Yes, please tell us.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 06:59:00 PM
Not too good unfortunately.  :( I got enough points to get my master's degree but not enough to get into a PhD program.

It was all my fault, though. I had too many parallel projects going on and couldn't dedicate enough time and energy to study for the test.

I had basically 24h to study 'nociception and modulation of pain' before giving a class to be judged by a panel of three PhDs, one of which was my neurophysiology professor.

*Edited to correct an obvious grammar mistake.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 28, 2019, 08:04:34 PM
That's not good at all. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on September 28, 2019, 09:03:30 PM
Can you try again some time?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 11:49:28 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 28, 2019, 08:04:34 PM
That's not good at all. :(

Yeah. :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 11:52:59 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 28, 2019, 09:03:30 PM
Can you try again some time?

Luckily yes, I can. My neurophysiology professor suggested that I try again after I complete my master's. She knows my research project is a little...complicated. :lol:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 29, 2019, 05:34:21 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 11:52:59 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 28, 2019, 09:03:30 PM
Can you try again some time?

Luckily yes, I can. My neurophysiology professor suggested that I try again after I complete my master's. She knows my research project is a little...complicated. :lol:

Well that is good news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on September 29, 2019, 05:36:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 11:52:59 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 28, 2019, 09:03:30 PM
Can you try again some time?

Luckily yes, I can. My neurophysiology professor suggested that I try again after I complete my master's. She knows my research project is a little...complicated. :lol:

Excellent.  And until then we have you back here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on September 30, 2019, 07:41:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 06:59:00 PM
Not too good unfortunately.  :(
...
:therethere:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:41:30 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on September 29, 2019, 05:36:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 11:52:59 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on September 28, 2019, 09:03:30 PM
Can you try again some time?

Luckily yes, I can. My neurophysiology professor suggested that I try again after I complete my master's. She knows my research project is a little...complicated. :lol:

Excellent.  And until then we have you back here.

I know.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:43:56 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 30, 2019, 07:41:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 06:59:00 PM
Not too good unfortunately.  :(
...
:therethere:

Yeah. :sad sigh: But it's ok. I've grieved and accepted the outcome.  :) At least I can do it again when my life's a little less hectic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 01, 2019, 02:05:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on October 01, 2019, 12:43:56 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on September 30, 2019, 07:41:43 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on September 28, 2019, 06:59:00 PM
Not too good unfortunately.  :(
...
:therethere:

Yeah. :sad sigh: But it's ok. I've grieved and accepted the outcome.  :) At least I can do it again when my life's a little less hectic.
That's good.
:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 05, 2019, 02:59:47 PM
Going home today! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on October 07, 2019, 10:39:35 PM
I rolled with a marine today, busted ribs and all, and came out on top. Today was a good day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 07, 2019, 11:41:59 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 07, 2019, 10:39:35 PM
I rolled with a marine today, busted ribs and all, and came out on top. Today was a good day.

Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2019, 09:00:17 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 07, 2019, 10:39:35 PM
I rolled with a marine today, busted ribs and all, and came out on top. Today was a good day.

It's a good thing we know what you're talking about!  :snicker1:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 08, 2019, 09:50:17 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 08, 2019, 09:00:17 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 07, 2019, 10:39:35 PM
I rolled with a marine today, busted ribs and all, and came out on top. Today was a good day.

It's a good thing we know what you're talking about!  :snicker1:

I once ... Never mind.

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 08, 2019, 10:17:19 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on October 10, 2019, 05:29:46 AM
The next installment of The Golden Compass series is out.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on October 14, 2019, 10:12:30 PM
I took the big Mariner's back today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 15, 2019, 01:57:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 14, 2019, 10:12:30 PM
I took the big Mariner's back today.

He must be looking for it, though.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 15, 2019, 04:02:21 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on October 14, 2019, 10:12:30 PM
I took the big Mariner's back today.

Oh, you naughty thing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2019, 09:31:17 PM
Went to the Grand Canyon (it was beautiful!) last Wednesday and came back this morning. Lived to talk about it. We took a transfer shuttle from the train at the canyon to the train station to home, and the driver tried to pass a semi where the road narrowed to one lane, mowing down about 10 or so markers where the road was closed before finally stopping. I have no idea what may have lain further up that stretch of road. :o Fortunately nobody was hurt, so we continued on the train station. The van was trashed, but not leaking bodily fluids, so I wasn't too concerned about it getting us there. He was in some way not fully capable, in my mind, either too fatigued or under the influence. In retrospect, we should have taken the keys and got the highway patrol involved. I think that we all probably just wanted to get home (I know my wife and I did), so just let it ride, so to speak.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 20, 2019, 09:33:10 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2019, 09:31:17 PM
Went to the Grand Canyon (it was beautiful!) last Wednesday and came back this morning. Lived to talk about it. We took a transfer shuttle from the train at the canyon to the train station to home, and the driver tried to pass a semi where the road narrowed to one lane, mowing down about 10 or so markers where the road was closed before finally stopping. I have no idea what may have lain further up that stretch of road. :o Fortunately nobody was hurt, so we continued on the train station. The van was trashed, but not leaking bodily fluids, so I wasn't too concerned about it getting us there. He was in some way not fully capable, in my mind, either too fatigued or under the influence. In retrospect, we should have taken the keys and got the highway patrol involved. I think that we all probably just wanted to get home (I know my wife and I did), so just let it ride, so to speak.

Wow  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on October 20, 2019, 10:07:52 PM
New cars.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 20, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Damn, I'm still in the "Most time online" top 10.  I must've been/am a saddo. 🥴
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 20, 2019, 11:37:20 PM
Quote from: Siz on October 20, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Damn, I'm still in the "Most time online" top 10.  I must've been/am a saddo. 🥴

Heh, I'm on that list too. Maybe I should cut my HAF hours down a bit.

*glances at post count*

Ok, maybe I should cut the hours down a lot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 21, 2019, 12:25:41 AM
^^^
(https://media.giphy.com/media/u5YUoJhJbUIy4/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 21, 2019, 03:11:45 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 21, 2019, 12:25:41 AM
^^^
(https://media.giphy.com/media/u5YUoJhJbUIy4/giphy.gif)

(https://media.tenor.com/images/dddd839ba9ed0ce2fa3f52ad9d8d667e/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 21, 2019, 09:07:59 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 21, 2019, 12:25:41 AM
^^^
(https://media.giphy.com/media/u5YUoJhJbUIy4/giphy.gif)
There's a definite 'stirring' theme going on in your GIF posts recently, Mags 🤔.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 21, 2019, 10:06:06 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on October 20, 2019, 09:31:17 PM
Went to the Grand Canyon (it was beautiful!) last Wednesday and came back this morning. Lived to talk about it. We took a transfer shuttle from the train at the canyon to the train station to home, and the driver tried to pass a semi where the road narrowed to one lane, mowing down about 10 or so markers where the road was closed before finally stopping. I have no idea what may have lain further up that stretch of road. :o Fortunately nobody was hurt, so we continued on the train station. The van was trashed, but not leaking bodily fluids, so I wasn't too concerned about it getting us there. He was in some way not fully capable, in my mind, either too fatigued or under the influence. In retrospect, we should have taken the keys and got the highway patrol involved. I think that we all probably just wanted to get home (I know my wife and I did), so just let it ride, so to speak.

What a way to get home!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 21, 2019, 10:06:58 AM
Quote from: Siz on October 20, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Damn, I'm still in the "Most time online" top 10.  I must've been/am a saddo. 🥴

Without looking I know I'm number one!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Red_Cloud on October 21, 2019, 11:04:00 AM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 10:06:58 AM
Quote from: Siz on October 20, 2019, 11:06:26 PM
Damn, I'm still in the "Most time online" top 10.  I must've been/am a saddo. 🥴

Without looking I know I'm number one!!!
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/l0HTZKZacsZ0HzTGw/giphy.gif?cid=790b76115bf8803ecf485635a973a1a57e4a5b62626e3cb7&rid=giphy.gif)

:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 21, 2019, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Any time, Buddy, any time. I'll be ready for you...

(https://cdn4.vectorstock.com/i/1000x1000/26/38/angry-bowling-ball-character-cartoon-vector-16382638.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!

I fly into LHR Friday, October 2 and leave for Oslo Norway on the 6th. I don't have any solid plans but I am making a pit stop in oxford for a tour of the Mini Production plant. Other than that I am free to go anywhere.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 21, 2019, 07:36:25 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!

I fly into LHR Friday, October 2 and leave for Oslo Norway on the 6th. I don't have any solid plans but I am making a pit stop in oxford for a tour of the Mini Production plant. Other than that I am free to go anywhere.


I'll be down to see you :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 21, 2019, 08:09:44 PM
You flying to Oslo out of LHR too?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 08:12:05 PM
Quote from: Siz on October 21, 2019, 08:09:44 PM
You flying to Oslo out of LHR too?

Yep. I'm so excited. I can't wait to see you guys again  :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on October 21, 2019, 09:26:23 PM
Gonna be awesome.
Mi casa, su casa for whenever you're in town.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 21, 2019, 11:52:02 PM
Quote from: Siz on October 21, 2019, 09:07:59 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on October 21, 2019, 12:25:41 AM
^^^
(https://media.giphy.com/media/u5YUoJhJbUIy4/giphy.gif)
There's a definite 'stirring' theme going on in your GIF posts recently, Mags.
Well, I believe that I have earned the right to stir --stuff-- around here.   :reading:

Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:01:58 AM
Spoons - because we stir up shit  ;D
Knives - because we cut through bad arguments.
Forks - because we eat up the camaraderie here.
Corkscrews - because we like winers, but not whiners.

See? It works!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2019, 05:05:05 PM
It's Friday, and we are going out of town to stay in a cool, new hotel.  I haven't had anything to drink all week - savin' it up for Friday night.  Got a good raise, getting a good bonus in about a month  - all is well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 25, 2019, 05:11:40 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2019, 05:05:05 PM
It's Friday, and we are going out of town to stay in a cool, new hotel.  I haven't had anything to drink all week - savin' it up for Friday night.  Got a good raise, getting a good bonus in about a month  - all is well.

Nice! Sounds like a fun weekend ahead for you guys
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 25, 2019, 05:12:10 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on October 25, 2019, 05:05:05 PM
It's Friday, and we are going out of town to stay in a cool, new hotel.  I haven't had anything to drink all week - savin' it up for Friday night.  Got a good raise, getting a good bonus in about a month  - all is well.

Good news.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on October 25, 2019, 07:15:10 PM
I've attended three job interviews this week alone; two will follow next week. One company already invited me for a second interview. Hopes are running high, that I'll not become unemployed  :).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2019, 08:08:31 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on October 25, 2019, 07:15:10 PM
I've attended three job interviews this week alone; two will follow next week. One company already invited me for a second interview. Hopes are running high, that I'll not become unemployed  :).

That's great, Tom!

*fingers crossed*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 25, 2019, 08:20:45 PM
So there was like this week-long event at the university in which undergrads presented scientific work they carried out (in a lab, for instance). Both undergrads I took under my wing presented research -- one, her end of coursework and the other, my master's project results. 

Both of them did very well! The girl who presented my results won a best-of-session award!  :woohoo!: So proud of both!  :dance: :cheerful dance 2:

Unfortunately, I can't make it to the prize ceremony today and see her get her trophy...have to go to the dentist instead. *grumble*
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on October 30, 2019, 01:55:56 PM
I joined HAF on this day 8 years ago  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 30, 2019, 02:05:39 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 30, 2019, 01:55:56 PM
I joined HAF on this day 8 years ago  ;D

A good day, :)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 30, 2019, 03:50:38 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 30, 2019, 01:55:56 PM
I joined HAF on this day 8 years ago  ;D

A good day!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 02, 2019, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!

I fly into LHR Friday, October 2 and leave for Oslo Norway on the 6th. I don't have any solid plans but I am making a pit stop in oxford for a tour of the Mini Production plant. Other than that I am free to go anywhere.

I've gotta get in on this.  8)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 03, 2019, 07:07:28 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 02, 2019, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!

I fly into LHR Friday, October 2 and leave for Oslo Norway on the 6th. I don't have any solid plans but I am making a pit stop in oxford for a tour of the Mini Production plant. Other than that I am free to go anywhere.

I've gotta get in on this.  8)

They do group tours! I think it would be awesome if we went all together!

Between the second job and a well timed quarterly bonus, I've officially paid off my hospital bills :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Guardian85 on November 03, 2019, 11:21:16 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 03, 2019, 07:07:28 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on November 02, 2019, 11:29:44 AM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on October 21, 2019, 05:40:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on October 21, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Just booked my flights for England and Norway. Got a great deal to, 800 for everything!

Ready to get your ass kicked at bowling again Siz?

Dates and times please if you want o meet up anywhere!

I fly into LHR Friday, October 2 and leave for Oslo Norway on the 6th. I don't have any solid plans but I am making a pit stop in oxford for a tour of the Mini Production plant. Other than that I am free to go anywhere.

I've gotta get in on this.  8)

They do group tours! I think it would be awesome if we went all together!

Between the second job and a well timed quarterly bonus, I've officially paid off my hospital bills :frolic: :frolic:
Good on the bills!

Maybe me and the girlfriend can come over and meet you all in London. Then fly to Norway with you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 04, 2019, 12:07:18 AM
Sounds like a great idea. I can't wait to check out London nightlife
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 01:18:44 AM
Moving to a new apartment hopefully this Friday!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on November 07, 2019, 03:46:22 AM
Need any help?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 07, 2019, 05:41:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 01:18:44 AM
Moving to a new apartment hopefully this Friday!

You can pack up your console again :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 06:27:21 AM
Quote from: No one on November 07, 2019, 03:46:22 AM
Need any help?

Thoughts and prayers please, thoughts and prayers...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 06:28:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 07, 2019, 05:41:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 07, 2019, 01:18:44 AM
Moving to a new apartment hopefully this Friday!

You can pack up your console again :)

:lol:

That would take at least 6 months to do! :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 07, 2019, 11:19:01 AM
it was supposed to snow.

but it didnt.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 07, 2019, 04:41:24 PM
My new cologne that I got for free just came in the mail
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on November 08, 2019, 06:40:54 AM
Got my first job offer. Isn't so much interesting though because it is an IT consultancy job. Pays quite decently (80,000 EUR), but it most likely means travelling from one customer to another in different parts of Germany.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: Buddy on November 07, 2019, 04:41:24 PM
My new cologne that I got for free just came in the mail

What brand is it?

Yes, I know, I'm a label queen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:44:30 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 08, 2019, 06:40:54 AM
Got my first job offer. Isn't so much interesting though because it is an IT consultancy job. Pays quite decently (80,000 EUR), but it most likely means travelling from one customer to another in different parts of Germany.

Do you like to travel on business?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:45:37 PM
Started moving my stuff to the new apartment, pictures will be posted shortly :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 01:07:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:45:37 PM
Started moving my stuff to the new apartment, pictures will be posted shortly :grin:

If you need an interior designer, my fee is quite reasonable.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 08, 2019, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: Buddy on November 07, 2019, 04:41:24 PM
My new cologne that I got for free just came in the mail

What brand is it?

Yes, I know, I'm a label queen.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. I got the men's version because it smelled better.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 08, 2019, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: Buddy on November 07, 2019, 04:41:24 PM
My new cologne that I got for free just came in the mail

What brand is it?

Yes, I know, I'm a label queen.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. I got the men's version because it smelled better.

Excellent choice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 03:48:55 PM
I've been thinking about a signature scent for myself. Maybe something rustic, like old hydraulic fluid?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 05:04:37 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 03:48:55 PM
I've been thinking about a signature scent for myself. Maybe something rustic, like old hydraulic fluid?

Try Diesel Only The Brave Extreme Eau De Toilette.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 05:27:28 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 08, 2019, 02:53:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 08:48:38 AM
Quote from: Buddy on November 07, 2019, 04:41:24 PM
My new cologne that I got for free just came in the mail

What brand is it?

Yes, I know, I'm a label queen.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. I got the men's version because it smelled better.

Men's perfumes smell better. It is known. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 01:07:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:45:37 PM
Started moving my stuff to the new apartment, pictures will be posted shortly :grin:

If you need an interior designer, my fee is quite reasonable.


At first I read 'free' there!  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 12:12:05 AM
 :woohoo!: I just remembered it's Friday!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2019, 12:56:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 12:12:05 AM
:woohoo!: I just remembered it's Friday!
(https://i.gifer.com/gTK.gif)
Oh, yeah!

:dance1:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 09, 2019, 12:59:04 AM
JJ: one of my favorite Colognes was branded under the name GUNK.  It is/was a degreaser compound that is water soluble and does a thorough job of cleaning greasy- oily motorcycles, tractors, and whatever needed a good cleansing bath..  The main component was Creolic acid (are you there chemist wizard Hermes?)  It left a decidedly clean smell but only appealed to gear heads like you, me BR, and a few others of the busted knuckle clan.

In fact I like the scent of a freshly bathed body that has been recently cleansed with LAVA soap..  Twenty Mule Team Borax also leaves a pleasing but subtle scent after scrubbing with it.

Waqaaaaay back in the olden days there was a ferfume called Blue Waltz.  It was enormously popular and never failed to cause me to wretch.  I used to ride the street car/trolley car in Tampa.  The Latinos seemed to favor that sickeningly sweet smell. I have more than once pulled the cord to stop the trolley so that I could escape the overwhelming and wretch worthy pollution from that damned stuff.  It was anything but pheremone laden.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 09, 2019, 03:20:07 AM
LAVA soap was a good scrubber, but you had to use that bar like a scrub brush. Gunk worked well. I personally liked ANCO brand hand cleanser. It hasn't been produced for many years, and I see ads on feebay for boxes of "NOS" cleanser.  ::) I do actually have a box of it (ANCO hand cleanser) still, in the front bathroom. It really does a job of cleaning grease off of one's hands, and even gets the gasoline smell off, as advertised.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:34:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 08, 2019, 01:07:01 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:45:37 PM
Started moving my stuff to the new apartment, pictures will be posted shortly :grin:

If you need an interior designer, my fee is quite reasonable.


At first I read 'free' there!  :P

Ha, wishful thinking! But as a fellow HAFer I will give you 100% off from my usual fee of US$1000 per square meter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:45:13 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 09, 2019, 12:59:04 AM
JJ: one of my favorite Colognes was branded under the name GUNK.  It is/was a degreaser compound that is water soluble and does a thorough job of cleaning greasy- oily motorcycles, tractors, and whatever needed a good cleansing bath..  The main component was Creolic acid (are you there chemist wizard Hermes?)  It left a decidedly clean smell but only appealed to gear heads like you, me BR, and a few others of the busted knuckle clan.

In fact I like the scent of a freshly bathed body that has been recently cleansed with LAVA soap..  Twenty Mule Team Borax also leaves a pleasing but subtle scent after scrubbing with it.

Waqaaaaay back in the olden days there was a ferfume called Blue Waltz.  It was enormously popular and never failed to cause me to wretch.  I used to ride the street car/trolley car in Tampa.  The Latinos seemed to favor that sickeningly sweet smell. I have more than once pulled the cord to stop the trolley so that I could escape the overwhelming and wretch worthy pollution from that damned stuff.  It was anything but pheremone laden.

Yes, I'm here! I don't know the creolic acid you refer to, but it could have been carbolic acid or cresylic acid.

Smells are very good memory triggers. To me, the chlorine smell of swimming pool chemicals is very evocative of the steam baths I used to visit as a young man.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on November 09, 2019, 04:56:06 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 08, 2019, 12:44:30 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 08, 2019, 06:40:54 AM
Got my first job offer. Isn't so much interesting though because it is an IT consultancy job. Pays quite decently (80,000 EUR), but it most likely means travelling from one customer to another in different parts of Germany.

Do you like to travel on business?

No, I rather stay at home in bed and get sleeping rich.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 12:44:33 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 09, 2019, 12:56:19 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 12:12:05 AM
:woohoo!: I just remembered it's Friday!
(https://i.gifer.com/gTK.gif)
Oh, yeah!

:dance1:

:dance1:

Much better than Rebecca Black's 'Friday'! :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 09, 2019, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.

Any recommendations as far as brands and whatnot? If I do this I'll be going boldly where I haven't gone before.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 09, 2019, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2019, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.

Any recommendations as far as brands and whatnot? If I do this I'll be going boldly where I haven't gone before.

Honestly, find your nearest Sephora. They have a great selection of men's fragrance that you can test plus they can make samples for you to take home and try for a bit longer before shelling out the money.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 09, 2019, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2019, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.

Any recommendations as far as brands and whatnot? If I do this I'll be going boldly where I haven't gone before.

Honestly, find your nearest Sephora. They have a great selection of men's fragrance that you can test plus they can make samples for you to take home and try for a bit longer before shelling out the money.

That's good advice. Don't just try something in the shop and buy immediately. It's a good idea to get some samples to try over a few days, and if you can smell a fragrance on yourself, it is not for you.

I've been using Issey Miyake Pour Homme since it came out and still get complimented. When it is on me, my nose doesn't detect it at all.

(https://i.imgur.com/KOIe1jZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on November 09, 2019, 07:05:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Is the zed button contrastingly huge?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:14:56 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 09, 2019, 07:05:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Is the zed button contrastingly huge?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3LCbPlAZU1B13t4hg3wpuhUQ8shXBHmNbYmhSZbgPXUVhnvbh-w&s)

:sad sigh: Ever since Dave, King of Typo passed away the Typo Throne has been empty.  :pensive: Billy rubin...you should take your place as the new King of Typo, an online land where autocorrect elves will not tread.   

;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 07:21:04 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 09, 2019, 07:05:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Is the zed button contrastingly huge?

i think its an aiming izsue. the s is directly beneathtbe z and i strike by falling short in my aim.

but im alzo always hiiting the b instead of the h, and so im afraid my model doez not explain all the data.

it appears to an elevation problem in my aim, as opposed to windage.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 07:38:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:14:56 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 09, 2019, 07:05:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Is the zed button contrastingly huge?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3LCbPlAZU1B13t4hg3wpuhUQ8shXBHmNbYmhSZbgPXUVhnvbh-w&s)

:sad sigh: Ever since Dave, King of Typo passed away the Typo Throne has been empty.  :pensive: Billy rubin...you should take your place as the new King of Typo, an online land where autocorrect elves will not tread.   

;)

perhaps i should focus on the role of  king of typo and relegate my skill at derailing threads to an informal avocation
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 07:38:30 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:14:56 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 09, 2019, 07:05:38 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 01:54:11 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 09, 2019, 11:09:30 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
got a call at midnight

no work today

so ill get to watch my daughter play french horn in the state level high school band competition today

LOL Excellent. But I had to read that a few times before I realised it was missing a ' ;D

the apoztrophe button on my touch screen keyboard3 is approximately the size of donald trumps inner organ of human compassion.

not easy to find
Is the zed button contrastingly huge?

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3LCbPlAZU1B13t4hg3wpuhUQ8shXBHmNbYmhSZbgPXUVhnvbh-w&s)

:sad sigh: Ever since Dave, King of Typo passed away the Typo Throne has been empty.  :pensive: Billy rubin...you should take your place as the new King of Typo, an online land where autocorrect elves will not tread.   

;)

perhaps i should focus on the role of  king of typo and relegate my skill at derailing threads to an informal avocation

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 08:12:44 PM
i put one in there

but "king" seems a bit presumptuos.



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 09, 2019, 08:45:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 12:44:33 PM
:dance1:

Much better than Rebecca Black's 'Friday'! :P
:snicker:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 01:08:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

Stick around for another 828 posts and this could be yours.

(https://i.imgur.com/HYWAyvL.png)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 01:29:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 09, 2019, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2019, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.

Any recommendations as far as brands and whatnot? If I do this I'll be going boldly where I haven't gone before.

Honestly, find your nearest Sephora. They have a great selection of men's fragrance that you can test plus they can make samples for you to take home and try for a bit longer before shelling out the money.

That's good advice. Don't just try something in the shop and buy immediately. It's a good idea to get some samples to try over a few days, and if you can smell a fragrance on yourself, it is not for you.

I've been using Issey Miyake Pour Homme since it came out and still get complimented. When it is on me, my nose doesn't detect it at all.

(https://i.imgur.com/KOIe1jZ.jpg)

I typically use a body wash with some scent. Would I have to make adjustments based on body wash versus regular soap?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2019, 02:32:23 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

I added the same description to your custom title, if you want it changed let me or one of the other mods or admins know.  ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 10, 2019, 02:57:23 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 10, 2019, 01:29:42 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:17:36 PM
Quote from: Buddy on November 09, 2019, 02:51:30 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 09, 2019, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on November 09, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 08, 2019, 05:14:55 PM
I have been seriously thinking about something for special occasions. Should those ever arise.

The converse is also also true: the special occasions will arise after you find a fragrance that works well with your body chemistry. One way to tell that a scent is right for you is if you can't smell it on yourself after 20 minutes. Others will, though, and will flock to you like iron filings to a magnet.

Any recommendations as far as brands and whatnot? If I do this I'll be going boldly where I haven't gone before.

Honestly, find your nearest Sephora. They have a great selection of men's fragrance that you can test plus they can make samples for you to take home and try for a bit longer before shelling out the money.

That's good advice. Don't just try something in the shop and buy immediately. It's a good idea to get some samples to try over a few days, and if you can smell a fragrance on yourself, it is not for you.

I've been using Issey Miyake Pour Homme since it came out and still get complimented. When it is on me, my nose doesn't detect it at all.

(https://i.imgur.com/KOIe1jZ.jpg)

I typically use a body wash with some scent. Would I have to make adjustments based on body wash versus regular soap?

Yes, definitely, because you should never, ever, mix fragrances. Once you've chosen a signature fragrance, either get a body wash, soap, and deodorant from the same range, or get totally unscented ones. If you don't, there will be a horrible clash of scents and you may frighten the horses.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 10, 2019, 05:49:26 AM
If you are going to get a quality perfume/cologne, I'd stick with mild or unscented soap. Using a whole line in one go could be overkill
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:05:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2019, 02:32:23 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

I added the same description to your custom title, if you want it changed let me or one of the other mods or admins know.  ;)

no thats hilatious. thank you

shoot now im totally wirthlesz.

if i concentrate and keep going back to correct things it is possible for me to communicate like a literate human being

but then i forgt what i was sayinh
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:07:38 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 01:08:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

Stick around for another 828 posts and this could be yours.

(https://i.imgur.com/HYWAyvL.png)

That's cruel. I think we should give it to him now.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:09:58 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 01:08:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM

Stick around for another 828 posts and this could be yours.

(https://i.imgur.com/HYWAyvL.png)

i am not even completely sure what that is.

are there moving parts?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:14:19 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:09:58 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 01:08:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM

Stick around for another 828 posts and this could be yours.

(https://i.imgur.com/HYWAyvL.png)

i am not even completely sure what that is.

are there moving parts?

It's a pen stylus for touch screens. And it has no moving parts :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:25:29 AM
a stylus for touch screens.

perhapz that would indeed improve my typing skills.

how do touch screens work, anyway? i used to think that maybe there was a piezoelectric crystal in there somewhere, but some screens wont work with a gloved hand and appear to have a taste for more intimate contact

uh oh

my footer has been branded with that thing

actually it appears quite elegan

now that i know what it is

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:33:53 AM
Touch screens work in one of a number of ways. The stylus has a carbon loaded foam tip so it can work with resistive and capacitive screens.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 09:34:36 AM
Quote from: Tank on November 10, 2019, 09:07:38 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 10, 2019, 01:08:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

Stick around for another 828 posts and this could be yours.

(https://i.imgur.com/HYWAyvL.png)

That's cruel. I think we should give it to him now.

Ye, cruel is the image I'm going after, bwa ha ha.

I thought styluses worked because they're a bit conductive, like a finger.  Maybe they've got graphite in the rubbery tip.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2019, 07:42:53 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 10, 2019, 09:05:53 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 10, 2019, 02:32:23 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 09, 2019, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 09, 2019, 07:57:29 PM

"humble azpirant to the king3 of typos" :lol:

If you want I can add a custom title to your profile, which goes right under your username.

lol

it didn't go where i wanted it to.

sure, if its not too much trouble, that would make me laugh.

can't take life too seriously

I added the same description to your custom title, if you want it changed let me or one of the other mods or admins know.  ;)

no thats hilatious. thank you

shoot now im totally wirthlesz.

if i concentrate and keep going back to correct things it is possible for me to communicate like a literate human being

but then i forgt what i was sayinh

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 01:40:25 PM
Just cheerful, no reason. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on November 11, 2019, 04:25:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 01:40:25 PM
Just cheerful, no reason. :)

In the absence of an Asmo, I'll just say 'NO'!  >:(

(Does the blob post here any more, at all?)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: Siz on November 11, 2019, 04:25:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 01:40:25 PM
Just cheerful, no reason. :)

In the absence of an Asmo, I'll just say 'NO'!  >:(

YES! ;D

Spread the cheer! :cheerleader:

Quote(Does the blob post here any more, at all?)

Haven't seen the Blob here in a long time, I guess he's taken his plans for world domination to FB or some other medium. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 12, 2019, 04:10:43 AM
Quote from: Siz on November 11, 2019, 04:25:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 01:40:25 PM
Just cheerful, no reason. :)

In the absence of an Asmo, I'll just say 'NO'!  >:(

(Does the blob post here any more, at all?)

There was this thread and then he's been seen no more, probably bored.

https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16122.msg385821#msg385821 (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16122.msg385821#msg385821)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on November 12, 2019, 08:54:52 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 12, 2019, 04:10:43 AM
Quote from: Siz on November 11, 2019, 04:25:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 11, 2019, 01:40:25 PM
Just cheerful, no reason. :)

In the absence of an Asmo, I'll just say 'NO'!  >:(

(Does the blob post here any more, at all?)

There was this thread and then he's been seen no more, probably bored.

https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16122.msg385821#msg385821 (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16122.msg385821#msg385821)

Hehe, that was an amusing exchange (tldr on the OP).

Hmmm,...CounterSiz...???
Real Siz is a conflict in itself. How can I counter internal conflict with any level of sustained integrity? CounterSiz is just a mirror image - yinging when the other is yanging and vice-versa. Two mirrors angled precisely at each other. That's Siz and CounterSiz. Infinite regress. That's just Siz anyway. I think CounterSiz may already have been assimilated.

CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz is Siz is CounterSiz....
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 13, 2019, 04:33:10 PM
Salt cured ham and fried eggs. Does a body good.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 15, 2019, 04:19:14 AM
Grits are good too JJ. Them damned Yankees put sugar on their grits.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 16, 2019, 02:20:31 AM
I'm having a Zinfandel.
Brand name: Predator
(https://media.tenor.com/images/bc2f6816dc280d7a4dce1078bc419dcf/tenor.gif)
Delicious!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 17, 2019, 12:17:03 AM
I've officially run out of fucks to give this year, so I impulsively got a piercing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 17, 2019, 01:11:40 AM
my 18 year old daughter just consulted me about a nose piercing. i told her subtle was generally better with this. dunno what shell be doing, but at least she asked.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on November 17, 2019, 02:42:10 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 17, 2019, 01:11:40 AM
my 18 year old daughter just consulted me about a nose piercing. i told her subtle was generally better with this. dunno what shell be doing, but at least she asked.

Honestly, nose piercings aren't really a big deal anymore. More jobs are allowing them nowadays. I used to have mine pierced but it closed up unfortunately. I wish I could have it pierced again but my job wouldn't allow it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 17, 2019, 08:36:36 PM
i had my ears pierced almost 50 years ago. back when it could get you beaten up outside the bar. cultures change.

hot iron branding never caught on
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 19, 2019, 09:59:28 PM
the kitten from the woodpile has survived and has estblished itself in the ways that only kittens can do

(https://i.imgur.com/GAUfxlQl.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 19, 2019, 11:57:54 PM
BR if that is you, then I salute you for being a compassionate man of considerable substance.  If not you, then I salute that distinguished looking gentleman in the picture.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 20, 2019, 12:13:15 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 19, 2019, 09:59:28 PM
the kitten from the woodpile has survived and has estblished itself in the ways that only kittens can do

(https://i.imgur.com/GAUfxlQl.jpg)
Awwwww, how cute! Your cat looks just like the one I have. :love:
~It's also nice to "meet" you, billy rubin.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 12:21:44 AM
yah, that's me, for better or for worse. and that's the dorian that crawled out of the dead-out beehives a week or two back the night before a substantial freeze.

we have at the moment at least nine dorians: otis blood, this one, bhisma oliver, and then sneezy, crumple, bobtail, and two that i can't tell apart, and two more small dorians from the same litter as this one. then there are two tiger kittens, a calico, a yellow, a black kitten, a light brown, two striped adults, and maybe some more adult dorians from earlier in the year.

how many is that?  seventeen, i guess. and some weird-looking ones:

(https://i.imgur.com/YRhctaDl.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 20, 2019, 01:09:39 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 12:21:44 AM
...
how many is that?  seventeen, i guess. and some weird-looking ones:

(https://i.imgur.com/YRhctaDl.jpg)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/CoDp6NnSmItoY/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 20, 2019, 04:56:02 AM
Fugiza "dorian"? And those cats ought to be earning their keep, and acing those possums.  :???:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 03:20:22 PM
dorian is what my children call all the gray cats. some obscure oscar wilde humor, i believe

the possums ignore the cats. they ignore the chickens, too, so i don't mind them.

the raccoons are a bitch tho

(https://1funny.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lots-of-racoons.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 20, 2019, 05:56:59 PM
Dorian Gray!  ;D Those trash pandas are creepy. We have a family that lives around here. The crawl up the wall at the front of the house that gives partial privacy for the porch. It's covered with stucco, and it's getting scraped off by their claws. I'm going to put some hardware cloth or something on it to deter that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 06:51:13 PM
i think the hardware cloth will just give them better access?

coons are fascinating animals, but they're death on chickens and beehives.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 20, 2019, 09:06:45 PM
I'll be spacing it off the wall a bit to catch their toes. If that doesn't work (it probably won't), I'll cut some of the wires and bend the ends up so that it is then pointy all over.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 09:16:02 PM
perhaps an electric fence?

i have had good luck with those under other circumstances.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 20, 2019, 09:57:21 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 20, 2019, 09:16:02 PM
perhaps an electric fence?

i have had good luck with those under other circumstances.

If you can find an Energizer cheaply enough this is a good plan.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 20, 2019, 11:02:35 PM
I did consider an electric fence. I have video cameras around the front of the house, which primarily are for deterring the one neighbor from vandalism. I can see them climbing the wall from one camera. It would be amusing to watch it crawl up the wall and then get a jolt.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 21, 2019, 01:16:56 PM
Scene: heat cracked window:

You can't fix that window, call a man to do it

I can fix that, I just drill out those four rivets
I did have to do some convincen with a chisel

The pane was released and took to glass man
$90 instead of $180 if we had made him come
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 21, 2019, 04:31:17 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 21, 2019, 01:16:56 PM
Scene: heat cracked window:

You can't fix that window, call a man to do it

I can fix that, I just drill out those four rivets
I did have to do some convincen with a chisel

The pane was released and took to glass man
$90 instead of $180 if we had made him come

Excellent. Saving $90 super. Doing what your wife said you couldn't, priceless!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 25, 2019, 08:16:04 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 21, 2019, 04:31:17 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 21, 2019, 01:16:56 PM
Scene: heat cracked window:

You can't fix that window, call a man to do it

I can fix that, I just drill out those four rivets
I did have to do some convincen with a chisel

The pane was released and took to glass man
$90 instead of $180 if we had made him come

Excellent. Saving $90 super. Doing what your wife said you couldn't, priceless!!!

:grin:

Heh, I guess perspective is important here. There are many possibilities to consider, such as, in a way, she caused BPII to fix the window himself and save money...

:whistling:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 27, 2019, 09:58:01 PM
the family is off to the canadian border for thanksgiving, leaving me to feed the cats, dogs, fish, goats, donkey, and possums.

so now i can clean the kitchen without listening to how i'm doing it wrong. throw out all the moldy food in the ice box without offending anybody. sweep the floor until it's sort of clean.

and cook some butter-fried mushrooms with green onions and dandelion greens, lemon squeezing on top.

maybe i'll do some brown rice tomorrow. still have a lot of greens to go through. nobody eats greens but me.

shit fire this is good
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:24:01 AM
^^^
That sounds wonderful.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 28, 2019, 12:28:03 AM
dandelion greens are the best
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/16895c9dfbfc3841ba183dbe60a85c12/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:31:41 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on November 28, 2019, 12:28:03 AM
dandelion greens are the best
I've never had that, but some butter-fried mushrooms with green onions, wow! I could eat that every day.  :yum: :let'seat:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 28, 2019, 12:47:23 AM
We usually dice up some fresh garlic cloves in the sauteed mushrooms, but I can imagine what the green onions would be like in there- tasty! As for dandelion greens, I'd have to find some that haven't potentially been hydrated with something other than water. Dogs all over the neighborhood!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 28, 2019, 12:49:40 AM
i can buy them by the bunch in the local grocery store

all the wild stuff is dormant right now
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 01:08:18 AM
^^^
You two should post your stuff here:
https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=6785.720 (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=6785.720)
;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 28, 2019, 12:26:27 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

I prayed for that very outcome and god has delivered, PRAISE THE LORD!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 28, 2019, 12:56:56 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

Fantastic news. I am so happy for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 28, 2019, 12:26:27 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

I prayed for that very outcome and god has delivered, PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Hallelujah  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2019, 02:29:04 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

Great news, Tom! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 28, 2019, 02:40:27 PM
Congrats, Tom!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 28, 2019, 03:16:53 PM
On door closed so another could open.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 28, 2019, 03:27:34 PM
congratulations.

whenever i do something like that i kick myself for not doing it sooner.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 28, 2019, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/16895c9dfbfc3841ba183dbe60a85c12/tenor.gif)

It might be fun. They don't offer the steps I'm really interested in but that's okay. Gotta start somewhere.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 28, 2019, 04:14:12 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

Cloudy and silver lining. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 05:31:21 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 28, 2019, 12:26:27 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

I prayed for that very outcome and god has delivered, PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Hallelujah  :frolic:
:yes!:
Blessed Be Her Holy Hooves!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 12:56:16 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2019, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/16895c9dfbfc3841ba183dbe60a85c12/tenor.gif)

It might be fun. They don't offer the steps I'm really interested in but that's okay. Gotta start somewhere.

What kind of dancing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:02:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 12:56:16 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2019, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/16895c9dfbfc3841ba183dbe60a85c12/tenor.gif)

It might be fun. They don't offer the steps I'm really interested in but that's okay. Gotta start somewhere.

What kind of dancing?

Samba, specifically. Just out of curiosity...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 01:09:29 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:02:13 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 12:56:16 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 28, 2019, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on November 28, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 27, 2019, 09:34:02 PM
I'll hopefully be starting dance lessons soon. There's a studio with an introductory three private lesson scheme to get you in the door. Can't be afraid to suck at something new.
(https://media.tenor.com/images/16895c9dfbfc3841ba183dbe60a85c12/tenor.gif)

It might be fun. They don't offer the steps I'm really interested in but that's okay. Gotta start somewhere.

What kind of dancing?

Samba, specifically. Just out of curiosity...

Ok! Is it strange that I don't know what samba dance moves look like? :notsure: Generally samba is more of a northeastern thing, and I live in the south. 

:notes: Mental note: watch some youtube vids sometime...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:14:14 AM
Not strange at all. Brazil is a big place and what an American may associate with the country won't
necessarily correspond with the individual experience of specific Brazilians.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 01:23:12 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:14:14 AM
Not strange at all. Brazil is a big place and what an American may associate with the country won't
necessarily correspond with the individual experience of specific Brazilians.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:39:36 AM
What are the common dances in your region?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:39:36 AM
What are the common dances in your region?

Fandango Gaúcho would be one of the more traditional dances in the south.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 02:13:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2019, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 29, 2019, 01:39:36 AM
What are the common dances in your region?

Fandango Gaúcho would be one of the more traditional dances in the south.

I'll have to check it out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 30, 2019, 02:25:24 AM
JJ I heartily recommend that you involve yourself in the ballroom dance scene.  Ballroom includes several different dances such as Fox Trot, Rhumba, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Pasa Doble, and some times Quick Step, or Jive if you have an energetic partner.  Partner is the operative term. Most dance classes will have more women than men. That means that you will be in demand as a male.....unless you are a club footed klutz, which you are not. The Martial arts stuff is helpful in terms of rhythm and balance 

If you become pretty good at those dance steps you will be overwhelmed with opportunities to choose a regular partner.  Ask me how I know all that.  Been there done that.  If that is not enough, it is great fun as well.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 30, 2019, 02:47:08 AM
Quote from: Icarus on November 30, 2019, 02:25:24 AM
JJ I heartily recommend that you involve yourself in the ballroom dance scene.  Ballroom includes several different dances such as Fox Trot, Rhumba, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Pasa Doble, and some times Quick Step, or Jive if you have an energetic partner.  Partner is the operative term. Most dance classes will have more women than men. That means that you will be in demand as a male.....unless you are a club footed klutz, which you are not. The Martial arts stuff is helpful in terms of rhythm and balance 

If you become pretty good at those dance steps you will be overwhelmed with opportunities to choose a regular partner.  Ask me how I know all that.  Been there done that.  If that is not enough, it is great fun as well.

Icarus, are you a Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly guy? I prefer Gene Kelly's style and persona any day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 30, 2019, 12:27:45 PM
I have a nice new Dell laptop with 1/2G SSD and i5 10th gen processor. And it has  sweet keyboard!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 30, 2019, 12:39:25 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 30, 2019, 12:27:45 PM
I have a nice new Dell laptop with 1/2G SSD and i5 10th gen processor. And it has  sweet keyboard!

Now now Tank, don't go chewing the keyboard!  ;D

:P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 01, 2019, 04:55:33 AM
Hermes, I have no particular preference.  Kelly was a more acrobatic dancer that did a lot of solo stuff.  Astaire was more of a ballroom dancer and his partner had to "dance backward while wearing heels".   I am not at all sure that either of Ke;;y or Astaire would qualify as a classic dancer of this era.  Times and tastes change. 

Meanwhile JJ might do well to explore the possibilities.  Of course that depends on ones needs. The only caveat is that the dance studio people are much too often promoting wannabe dancers who have little or no talent for that exercise.  The studios are after all in business to make money. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 01, 2019, 05:49:29 AM
Quote from: Icarus on December 01, 2019, 04:55:33 AM
Hermes, I have no particular preference.  Kelly was a more acrobatic dancer that did a lot of solo stuff.  Astaire was more of a ballroom dancer and his partner had to "dance backward while wearing heels".   I am not at all sure that either of Ke;;y or Astaire would qualify as a classic dancer of this era.  Times and tastes change. 

Meanwhile JJ might do well to explore the possibilities.  Of course that depends on ones needs. The only caveat is that the dance studio people are much too often promoting wannabe dancers who have little or no talent for that exercise.  The studios are after all in business to make money.

Fred always looked old before his time. Kelly was youthful and had the better smile.
(https://i.imgur.com/ypsHc8T.jpg)

Burt Lancaster was another actor with an incredible smile.
(https://i.imgur.com/QOXStWL.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 09, 2019, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on November 28, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Bad news: Thomas Cook Germany is now officially declared dead
Good news: I've got a new job contract that starts on 1st January (better pay and less commute).

Wonderful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 10, 2019, 08:48:23 PM
i have just managed to up my data speed by some 100 percent.

out in the sticks, we've been using a slow satellite service, a decrepit little wireless router that is held together with rubber bands because the corroding battery has forced the case open, and data on our telephones. in its day it was better than the dial up we were using.

but we've got a new satellite dish and a service that's faster than what he had at no more money than the old dish and the wireless router cost us. so i'll be cancelling those.

it's odd to see videos load immediately instead of waiting five minutes or more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 11, 2019, 01:35:58 AM
I remember when we first got internet and had a DSL. I wasn't even going to try using a dial up modem. My wife complained about speed, and my eldest son told her about how slow his girl friend's internet speed was, which was on a modem. It reminds me of when I worked for an insurance agency back in '72. I had a Comptometer to make all the calculations on. It quit working one day, and the boss handed me a hand crank to turn the shaft that the motor used to turn. Now, that was slow. He finally broke down and bought a Canon digital 10-key adder, which was something like $300, back in '72. I was in the US Navy in the early to mid '70s, and we used slide rules for all of our calculations in Nuclear Power School!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 11, 2019, 02:48:26 AM
Perhaps the best thing about this forum is that I can't recall any religitards spewing their destructive excrement across this pristine landscape.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 11, 2019, 03:02:29 AM
Quote from: No one on December 11, 2019, 02:48:26 AM
Perhaps the best thing about this forum is that I can't recall any religitards spewing their destructive excrement across this pristine landscape.

Hang around long enough and you'll see them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 11, 2019, 03:28:57 AM
I have been here for 4 yearsish, and I can't really recall any. Other forums, it's like a weekly thing.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 11, 2019, 06:32:26 AM
^^^
Oh, yes, I can recall a few characters spewing their destructive excrement across this pristine landscape. Just look in the Dump Pile of Crazy Troll Posts. (Too stupid to be in with the normal topics but too amusing to delete.)
There's Pahu, Parture, Lekatt (near-death experience expert). Gerry Rezpa. There's another one, I can't remember his name but he is a time traveler...
(https://media0.giphy.com/media/3ohzdNgOHuL2u8N5UA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Michael1 on December 11, 2019, 06:50:24 AM
Got a new jacket. I switched to wool for better health and to become more sustainable.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2019, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: No one on December 11, 2019, 02:48:26 AM
Perhaps the best thing about this forum is that I can't recall any religitards spewing their destructive excrement across this pristine landscape.

They have been here in the past. I unilaterally banned one example simply because if he had stayed I would have had to have gone and I wasn't prepared to do that. Fortunately there are bigger forums that tend to attract the major religitards.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 11, 2019, 11:01:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on December 11, 2019, 09:13:13 AM
Quote from: No one on December 11, 2019, 02:48:26 AM
Perhaps the best thing about this forum is that I can't recall any religitards spewing their destructive excrement across this pristine landscape.

They have been here in the past. I unilaterally banned one example simply because if he had stayed I would have had to have gone and I wasn't prepared to do that. Fortunately there are bigger forums that tend to attract the major religitards.

Of course there have, I actually prefer them to babies.
Ha hmm.
Oh no no  there hasn't :nu-uh:
No I haven't seen any round 'ere :shrug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 11, 2019, 02:17:16 PM
Quote from: Michael1 on December 11, 2019, 06:50:24 AM
Got a new jacket. I switched to wool for better health and to become more sustainable.

I really like wool. All of my socks are now Merino wool. It's expensive but they last for years and I couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 11, 2019, 04:20:22 PM
Now I am sure a few cuckoo's have flown over this nest. Just not in the droves or weight I have witnessed on some of the other atheistic hotspots. I am glad this place is relatively secluded.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 12, 2019, 12:04:27 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol
billy rubin, I said to my man, "A quaker came to the forum." He asked, "What's that?" I said, "I don't know, the only quaker I know is this one:
(https://scontent.harristeeter.com/legacy/productimagesroot/DJ/7/42977.jpg)"
I apologize for my ignorance.  :shifty: I don't go out much.
Would you be kind enough to tell me about it? Please.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 12, 2019, 03:11:14 AM
Arthur Eddington, who seemed to be an interesting man, was also a Quaker.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 12, 2019, 04:20:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 12, 2019, 12:04:27 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol
billy rubin, I said to my man, "A quaker came to the forum." He asked, "What's that?" I said, "I don't know, the only quaker I know is this one:
(https://scontent.harristeeter.com/legacy/productimagesroot/DJ/7/42977.jpg)"
I apologize for my ignorance.  :shifty: I don't go out much.
Would you be kind enough to tell me about it? Please.

sure

my well is shut in for two hours so im stymied at the moment

quakerz were originally a mystic chrisian movement that came out of england  in the 1650s. we were persecuted at first, and lots moved to the americas-- whole townz, at once. a few of us were transported to austred alia.

over the last 350 years we ve schismed a few times, and most of us now are neo-proteztant, in africa and south america.a smaller proportion are called liberals, and no longer hold christianity or even theism as defining.

an incredibly small group rejects both departures from the original witnesz and triez to remain faithful to the 17th century faith and practice. that s mine, although im not a believer.

quakers believe that god --or something-- speakz to individuals directly, and so we dont need priests, rites, ceremoniez, or zacramentz. a quaker meeting for worship in the old way consists of a group of people who walk into a room, sit down, and just lizten quietly for a while. sometimez somebody is led to zay something, sometimez nobody zayz anything.

after a while we get up and eat lunch, or go protezt something, or in general do stuff that infuriates other religious people.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 12, 2019, 06:34:55 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 12, 2019, 04:20:01 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 12, 2019, 12:04:27 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol
billy rubin, I said to my man, "A quaker came to the forum." He asked, "What's that?" I said, "I don't know, the only quaker I know is this one:
(https://scontent.harristeeter.com/legacy/productimagesroot/DJ/7/42977.jpg)"
I apologize for my ignorance.  :shifty: I don't go out much.
Would you be kind enough to tell me about it? Please.

sure

my well is shut in for two hours so im stymied at the moment

quakerz were originally a mystic chrisian movement that came out of england  in the 1650s. we were persecuted at first, and lots moved to the americas-- whole townz, at once. a few of us were transported to austred alia.

over the last 350 years we ve schismed a few times, and most of us now are neo-proteztant, in africa and south america.a smaller proportion are called liberals, and no longer hold christianity or even theism as defining.

an incredibly small group rejects both departures from the original witnesz and triez to remain faithful to the 17th century faith and practice. that s mine, although im not a believer.

quakers believe that god --or something-- speakz to individuals directly, and so we dont need priests, rites, ceremoniez, or zacramentz. a quaker meeting for worship in the old way consists of a group of people who walk into a room, sit down, and just lizten quietly for a while. sometimez somebody is led to zay something, sometimez nobody zayz anything.

after a while we get up and eat lunch, or go protezt something, or in general do stuff that infuriates other religious people.
Huh. Interesting. That doesn't sound so bad. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on December 12, 2019, 07:05:47 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol

Unitarian Universalists are another.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 12, 2019, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: Recusant on December 12, 2019, 07:05:47 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 11, 2019, 02:53:48 PM
there are different degrees of religion.

i'm a quaker, but i'm also a non-theist.

so far as i know the religious society of friends is the only church where it's okay to be an atheist.

lol but not to drink alcohol

Unitarian Universalists are another.

UU people make even quakers look weird
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 13, 2019, 03:25:48 AM
And then there were the Shakers, whose minimalist furniture aesthetic I really admire very much.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2019, 02:43:56 AM
Finally, not one but two days off!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 18, 2019, 03:06:08 AM
Excellent! I get one... And nothing extra for Christmas...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 03:44:03 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2019, 02:43:56 AM
Finally, not one but two days off!
:yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Inertialmass on December 18, 2019, 12:31:41 PM
I do not understand the causal linkage, but ever since my interesting experience with eye surgery anesthesia two days ago I've been oddly cheerful.  In fact just thinking about it right now cheers me up.  Maybe I'm a masochist and did not realize it.

My nurse explained ahead of time that I'd be receiving just a small dollop of general anesthesia administered IV whose intent is to thoroughly calm patients but not knock them out.  However, maybe due to not sleeping well the night before, I seem to have zonked right out totally.  Then for only a few seconds or maybe one minute during the deepest part of my anesthesia I remembered very clearly that I had gone in for surgery.  But I decided that something must have gone wrong because I couldn't see and I couldn't move and so, therefore, I must have died.  Oh well, I thought over and over, I saw a lot of really neat stuff and lived through very interesting times.  And isn't it so cool that consciousness does indeed continue on for awhile after death?  Must be these thoughts are fueled by the residual blood pooled in the brain, allowing what little oxygen and glucose remain to diffuse inward as food for thought.  Then I suddenly heard Dr. B***** ordering me to stop looking rightward -- please look straight ahead at the light, Inertialmass!  We're almost done with your surgery, please hold completely still, Inertialmass...

Maybe this experience cheers me because as an atheist it affirms for me that I deeply, genuinely feel that death ain't a cause for panic???

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 04:08:38 PM
Quote from: Inertialmass on December 18, 2019, 12:31:41 PM
I do not understand the causal linkage, but ever since my interesting experience with eye surgery anesthesia two days ago I've been oddly cheerful.  In fact just thinking about it right now cheers me up.  Maybe I'm a masochist and did not realize it.

My nurse explained ahead of time that I'd be receiving just a small dollop of general anesthesia administered IV whose intent is to thoroughly calm patients but not knock them out.  However, maybe due to not sleeping well the night before, I seem to have zonked right out totally.  Then for only a few seconds or maybe one minute during the deepest part of my anesthesia I remembered very clearly that I had gone in for surgery.  But I decided that something must have gone wrong because I couldn't see and I couldn't move and so, therefore, I must have died.  Oh well, I thought over and over, I saw a lot of really neat stuff and lived through very interesting times.  And isn't it so cool that consciousness does indeed continue on for awhile after death?  Must be these thoughts are fueled by the residual blood pooled in the brain, allowing what little oxygen and glucose remain to diffuse inward as food for thought.  Then I suddenly heard Dr. B***** ordering me to stop looking rightward -- please look straight ahead at the light, Inertialmass!  We're almost done with your surgery, please hold completely still, Inertialmass...

Maybe this experience cheers me because as an atheist it affirms for me that I deeply, genuinely feel that death ain't a cause for panic???
Those are good reasons to be cheerful. Being able to see better after eye surgery and genuinely feeling that death ain't a cause for panic.  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 18, 2019, 11:52:46 PM
They heard you were going to appear. Can you blame them?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 18, 2019, 11:59:24 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

Have you been casting spells again?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2019, 12:29:08 AM
^^^
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpDeuuhUwmQ6eac/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 19, 2019, 12:34:23 AM
Find yourself neither insulted or outraged, some can only define the awe-inspiring with magic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

And I missed it!  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 19, 2019, 01:09:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

And I missed it!  :(

Bots. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 01:18:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 19, 2019, 01:09:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

And I missed it!  :(

Bots. :(

Even so, does it really matter if Skynet is paying attention to us now?

Ok, maybe it does...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 19, 2019, 03:40:30 PM
the alarm went of at 0300 this morning, so i started th eslow processof waking myself up.

then the telephone rang.

except telephones don't generllay ring anymore. anyway

no work today. sorry

so i turned off the 0315 alarm and went back to sleep.

no money for the day, but i don't have to go play in the salt water at -2C either

we've got two extra teenagers in the house from christmas, cut loose from the quaker boarding school in town. one from uganda and the other from rwanda. one has already blown the household electrical panel trying to get warm
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2019, 07:35:53 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

And I missed it!  :(
:therethere:
It was nice thinking that 635 people were here.  :sad sigh:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2019, 07:38:12 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 19, 2019, 01:09:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 19, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 18, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Here's another reason to be cheerful:
Most Online Today: 635. Most Online Ever: 635 (Today at 03:52:29 PM)

I don't think we've ever had so many people here before. Have we?  :notsure:

And I missed it!  :(

Bots. :(
Yes, Recusant told us.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 19, 2019, 08:08:34 PM
This is a cheerful thread.  Pretend that the bots attained consciousness, and they first thing they wanted to do is visit here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 19, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
no, sorry

i will not pretend that. billy does not like bots.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 19, 2019, 09:43:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 19, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
no, sorry

i will not pretend that. billy does not like bots.


(https://media.giphy.com/media/VHW0X0GEQQjiU/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2019, 12:47:26 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 19, 2019, 08:08:34 PM
This is a cheerful thread.  Pretend that the bots attained consciousness, and they first thing they wanted to do is visit here.

They started asking the big questions.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2019, 12:48:06 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 19, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
no, sorry

i will not pretend that. billy does not like bots.



:rainbowpuke:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 20, 2019, 02:50:03 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 19, 2019, 08:52:05 PM
no, sorry

i will not pretend that. billy does not like bots.



(https://media.giphy.com/media/yRmx5NNg56h7G/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 01:57:12 PM
I'm going to take a month off in March or April before applying for a Ph.D. program (4 very tough long years).

Edited: grammo
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 22, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
It'll fly by.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on December 22, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
It'll fly by.

That's probably the worst aspect of it. :P So much to do and so little time. It's very stressful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 22, 2019, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 01:57:12 PM
I'm going to take a month off in March or April before applying for a Ph.D. program (4 very long tough years).

Take my advice and write up papers as you get new results, then publish them in reputable journals as you go along. Two advantages: it gives you priority on results and also makes the final writing up of the thesis a doddle. My PhD took three years, even with an appointment as lecturer while I was doing my research. Believe me, 3 years fly by very quickly.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 22, 2019, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 01:57:12 PM
I'm going to take a month off in March or April before applying for a Ph.D. program (4 very long tough years).

Take my advice and write up papers as you get new results, then publish them in reputable journals as you go along. Two advantages: it gives you priority on results and also makes the final writing up of the thesis a doddle. My PhD took three years, even with an appointment as lecturer while I was doing my research. Believe me, 3 years fly by very quickly.

That's good advice, Hermes!  :thumbsup: I knew I looked up to you for good reason  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 22, 2019, 03:18:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 22, 2019, 02:26:15 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 22, 2019, 01:57:12 PM
I'm going to take a month off in March or April before applying for a Ph.D. program (4 very long tough years).

Take my advice and write up papers as you get new results, then publish them in reputable journals as you go along. Two advantages: it gives you priority on results and also makes the final writing up of the thesis a doddle. My PhD took three years, even with an appointment as lecturer while I was doing my research. Believe me, 3 years fly by very quickly.

That's good advice, Hermes!  :thumbsup: I knew I looked up to you for good reason  ;D

Wow, I am speechless. That's a nice thing to say.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 05:39:58 PM
Three months ago I bought an adorable wool skirt secondhand and it was too small for me. Today I'm wearing it to Christmas dinner

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/nXxOjZrbnbRxS/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ac173258b3141672e9557661483ca5ec1b8614f44&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on December 25, 2019, 06:48:55 PM
You go girl.

I had a great workout after breakfast this morning on the rings. My arms feel like wet noodles but the rest of me feels peaceful.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 25, 2019, 07:57:21 PM
Are you mentioning wet noodles in honor of FSM's special moment?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 05:39:58 PM
Three months ago I bought an adorable wool skirt secondhand and it was too small for me. Today I'm wearing it to Christmas dinner

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/nXxOjZrbnbRxS/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ac173258b3141672e9557661483ca5ec1b8614f44&rid=giphy.gif)

It stretched?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 25, 2019, 08:30:10 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 05:39:58 PM
Three months ago I bought an adorable wool skirt secondhand and it was too small for me. Today I'm wearing it to Christmas dinner

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/nXxOjZrbnbRxS/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ac173258b3141672e9557661483ca5ec1b8614f44&rid=giphy.gif)

It stretched?

:o RUN!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 25, 2019, 10:59:43 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 05:39:58 PM
Three months ago I bought an adorable wool skirt secondhand and it was too small for me. Today I'm wearing it to Christmas dinner

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/nXxOjZrbnbRxS/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ac173258b3141672e9557661483ca5ec1b8614f44&rid=giphy.gif)

It stretched?

Most wool will actually shrink when washed, no? ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 11:14:19 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM

It stretched?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/Uh1ZPq7mA7xa8/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ade8134405d95cc4992c450579a09395797680674&rid=giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2019, 08:41:47 AM
Quote from: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 11:14:19 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM

It stretched?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/Uh1ZPq7mA7xa8/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ade8134405d95cc4992c450579a09395797680674&rid=giphy.gif)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2019, 01:01:42 PM
Quote from: Buddy on December 25, 2019, 11:14:19 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM

It stretched?

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/Uh1ZPq7mA7xa8/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51ade8134405d95cc4992c450579a09395797680674&rid=giphy.gif)

:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 13, 2020, 02:18:34 PM
I refinanced my car and drastically lowered my payment which allowed me to quit my second job.  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on January 13, 2020, 02:40:10 PM
Great news! Refinancing often works out.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Buddy on January 13, 2020, 02:51:29 PM
Quote from: Davin on January 13, 2020, 02:40:10 PM
Great news! Refinancing often works out.

I wasn't planning on doing any kind of refinancing on this car because my interest rate was already really good, but my mom was on the loan with me and my parents are trying to get a new mortgage so I had to get it in just my name. I was worried that my rate would increase but it actually lowered by a fraction of a percent
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 21, 2020, 10:14:08 PM
I'm going out to dinner tonight.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 22, 2020, 03:01:08 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 21, 2020, 10:14:08 PM
I'm going out to dinner tonight.

With whom? Please tell more.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 22, 2020, 03:11:23 AM
JJ let us believe that your dinner date is with a nubile beauty who is impressed with your skills and decorum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2020, 03:14:56 AM
or alternatively just not very picky.

i find most of my bosom companions among that sort
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 22, 2020, 04:11:35 AM
Let's hope it is the sort of date that he wants and that it works out well.

We recently adopted a rescue dog (ca 7 months ago, she's about 4 YO). When we took her to the vet the day after adoption, she had no interest in any sort of medical procedure, snapping, snarling, squirming, trying to bite, etc. We were given drugs for the next time we visited, as nothing except her weight was medically recorded during that visit. I'm cheerful because our dog seemed off her feed (not really eating at all, and a bit listless, for the last couple of days), and when we got her to the vet today we were able to calm her and get a complete exam and blood drawn with not a whole lot of trauma. She is apparently OK, but the blood work has yet to be done. NB- the people at the shelter rolled her up in a blanket to get what they needed to do done. I'm certain that that process had traumatized her quite a bit, hence the crazy first visit to the vet. The really good news is that she has gained about three pounds. OK, not an obese pet- 20 then, to now 23 pounds. Once we got her to go outside alone (she was an apartment dog) and encouraged to run around, she used to fall when turning while running. After those months since we got her, her strength has increased to where she doesn't fall anymore when running and jumping. I'm sure that those three pounds are all muscle- you can see that her legs no longer look like sticks, and her haunches are bigger, on both sets of legs.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 04:28:34 AM
I went to a lovely dinner with a pretty girl and afterwards we rode around until it was time for both of us to part ways for the evening. We both had a good time but it's damn cold. Damn, damn cold.

Hopefully we can do something again soon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 22, 2020, 04:43:58 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 04:28:34 AM
I went to a lovely dinner with a pretty girl and afterwards we rode around until it was time for both of us to part ways for the evening. We both had a good time but it's damn cold. Damn, damn cold.

Hopefully we can do something again soon.

:love: ?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2020, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 22, 2020, 04:11:35 AM
Let's hope it is the sort of date that he wants and that it works out well.

We recently adopted a rescue dog (ca 7 months ago, she's about 4 YO). When we took her to the vet the day after adoption, she had no interest in any sort of medical procedure, snapping, snarling, squirming, trying to bite, etc. We were given drugs for the next time we visited, as nothing except her weight was medically recorded during that visit. I'm cheerful because our dog seemed off her feed (not really eating at all, and a bit listless, for the last couple of days), and when we got her to the vet today we were able to calm her and get a complete exam and blood drawn with not a whole lot of trauma. She is apparently OK, but the blood work has yet to be done. NB- the people at the shelter rolled her up in a blanket to get what they needed to do done. I'm certain that that process had traumatized her quite a bit, hence the crazy first visit to the vet. The really good news is that she has gained about three pounds. OK, not an obese pet- 20 then, to now 23 pounds. Once we got her to go outside alone (she was an apartment dog) and encouraged to run around, she used to fall when turning while running. After those months since we got her, her strength has increased to where she doesn't fall anymore when running and jumping. I'm sure that those three pounds are all muscle- you can see that her legs no longer look like sticks, and her haunches are bigger, on both sets of legs.  ;D

that's excellent. i've always either picked up strays or gone and pulled  something out of death row at the dog pound. went there once after we'd been burglarized to look for the biggest dog they had. came back with a grown 100-plus-pound malamute that had been kept alive three weeks after his kill date because he was so friendly-- he had three days to go. kept him for some ten or twelve years. the most annoyingly intelligent dog i've ever had.

good on you for the rescue route.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 03:24:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 22, 2020, 04:43:58 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 04:28:34 AM
I went to a lovely dinner with a pretty girl and afterwards we rode around until it was time for both of us to part ways for the evening. We both had a good time but it's damn cold. Damn, damn cold.

Hopefully we can do something again soon.

:love: ?

I'm pretty sure she has a girlfriend...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 22, 2020, 03:50:36 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 03:24:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 22, 2020, 04:43:58 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 04:28:34 AM
I went to a lovely dinner with a pretty girl and afterwards we rode around until it was time for both of us to part ways for the evening. We both had a good time but it's damn cold. Damn, damn cold.

Hopefully we can do something again soon.

:love: ?

I'm pretty sure she has a girlfriend...

'Pretty sure' leaves room for uncertainty, right? :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 26, 2020, 01:06:34 PM
I don't have Coronavirus.
Can take a couple of week till it shows.
Ye ye, I still don't think I've got it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 27, 2020, 03:15:20 AM
JJ,Do not be put off by the suspicion that she may have a girlfriend.  There are some most worthy companions with an AC-DC  tendency.  Some of the ones who come off as having a same sex preference may just being cautious.  In the end, some of my best and most trusted female friends are of the lesbian persuasion.  Cut her some slack. You may have a valuable friend/acquaintance either way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 27, 2020, 11:28:02 AM
^^^ yes

im as subject to being male as anybody else, but sometimes its not about the pecker, surprisingly.

and sometimez it is later on anyway.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 30, 2020, 01:45:20 PM
Green, can you check the spelling of inorgral.
inaugural
It's Thursday and Thursday is Doctor Who NIght.
I inaugarated Green!
inaugurated
I inaugurated the who is going to do die first in a WHO episode game and I won!
I knew that old woman had it coming.
It was the Rhinoceros headed police persons episode.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on January 30, 2020, 07:55:20 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 03:24:17 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on January 22, 2020, 04:43:58 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on January 22, 2020, 04:28:34 AM
I went to a lovely dinner with a pretty girl and afterwards we rode around until it was time for both of us to part ways for the evening. We both had a good time but it's damn cold. Damn, damn cold.

Hopefully we can do something again soon.

:love: ?

I'm pretty sure she has a girlfriend...

Maybe they're poly and looking for a 3rd and she was vetting you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2020, 08:19:32 PM
Went to see my investment advisers this morning. I crossed a threshold of net worth that allows me access to better investments- read- they pay better. I think I'm going to take a vacation from retirement and go visit Europe a bit.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 07, 2020, 12:16:28 PM
I woke up way too early today (6:30 am) but don't have to be anywhere so back to bed I go!  ;D
Title: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 09, 2020, 07:11:03 AM
I am in Maui Hawaii today and get to stay until Friday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2020, 09:20:09 AM
Quote from: Kusa on February 09, 2020, 07:11:03 AM
I am in Maui Hawaii today and get to stay until Friday.

Is the place as good as generally perceived it is?

Pictures would be nice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 09, 2020, 08:43:44 PM
Here's my first picture. I'll post more later.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200209/42824076d684f2a361c84d3fbfa32121.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 11, 2020, 07:17:53 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200211/89cc7cd9bef1182bdb28d535154103ea.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 12, 2020, 04:54:36 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200212/787345e5a0e721ae1d86875414a922cb.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 12, 2020, 11:16:22 PM
Well, Kusa, I guess you weren't joking when you posted this:  :suspicious:
Quote from: Kusa on January 30, 2020, 10:11:35 PM
Well now, I don't know where to start. I like holding hands, long walks on the beach, romantic sunsets with a glass of wine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 13, 2020, 08:38:00 PM
I was serious.

Here are a couple of interesting beaches. The first is the black sand beach and the second is the red sand beach.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/faef4b234b24ea0496a6f71867349d66.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/846681fcf79ecd14356a0f87aa6c42f1.jpg)

The red sand.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/6af58c3689d1c90cca629622afc983fd.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Kusa on February 13, 2020, 08:45:22 PM
Some more sunsets.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/4fd71f5a0fb82029b1c6076e961a5d84.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/c0196f1201602379df0a542ac6455061.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200213/2250ac411d860af0cb72885aa3d69e8b.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on February 15, 2020, 08:06:53 PM
shit fire that's a beautiful place.

i'm sitting in front of a desk burning propane between my knees to stay warm, wearing three layers of clothes and a hat that everybody laughs at.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 17, 2020, 10:23:46 PM
Wow, Kusa, looks like a great holiday place! :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
My cousin and childhood friend has just informed me that she's going to name her baby girl after me!  :dancinggirl: I never thought I'd feel more honoured!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 19, 2020, 06:58:24 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
My cousin and childhood friend has just informed me that she's going to name her baby girl after me!  :dancinggirl: I never thought I'd feel more honoured!
Awwwww! That's so sweet!  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 19, 2020, 07:50:54 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
My cousin and childhood friend has just informed me that she's going to name her baby girl after me!  :dancinggirl: I never thought I'd feel more honoured!


What a nice thought.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 10:16:16 PM
I was caught completely off guard! :grin: I didn't really know what to say other than how happy it made me feel.  :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Siz on February 20, 2020, 12:47:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
My cousin and childhood friend has just informed me that she's going to name her baby girl after me!  :dancinggirl: I never thought I'd feel more honoured!

Awwww.
Is that with, or without the bookend x's?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 20, 2020, 01:07:14 AM
Quote from: Siz on February 20, 2020, 12:47:58 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on February 19, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
My cousin and childhood friend has just informed me that she's going to name her baby girl after me!  :dancinggirl: I never thought I'd feel more honoured!

Awwww.
Is that with, or without the bookend x's?

I tried to get her to add them but she said no.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on February 20, 2020, 06:52:41 AM
Does the newborn have googly eyes?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2020, 04:39:09 PM
Quote from: Icarus on February 20, 2020, 06:52:41 AM
Does the newborn have googly eyes?

She's due in June, and I don't think the mother will let me stick googly eyes on her as well.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 23, 2020, 07:01:16 PM
Well, now. How about you buy her a little bonnet with eyes on it? In the back of course!  ;D Devious!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 24, 2020, 11:53:17 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on February 23, 2020, 07:01:16 PM
Well, now. How about you buy her a little bonnet with eyes on it? In the back of course!  ;D Devious!

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/4f5193f5849666665c0fe4708266d6be/tenor.gif?itemid=13202123)

:devil:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 02, 2020, 09:17:19 PM
just finished early voting in the american primary elections

got to vote for my lovely wife for congress
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 08, 2020, 10:06:36 PM
i'm getting back into bees, after a very long hiatus. i couldn't stand it anymore.

so i have just ordered four three-pound packages of italians, to be picked up next month a couple of hours north of here.

we won't be doing anything with them but feeding them to build as rapidly as possible, with an aim of building our numbers back up.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on March 13, 2020, 10:52:39 PM
I was surprised to find out that I'm off tomorrow. So, instead of work I'm going to Jiu-Jitsu in the morning and spending the afternoon with the prettiest girl I know.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2020, 04:09:06 AM
A quinella of reasons to be cheerful JJ
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on March 27, 2020, 05:41:43 AM
Hat tip to Lark :boaterhat: for this one:

"Machine 'could quadruple' heart and lung transplants" | BBC (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-51975351)

QuoteThe number of heart and lung transplants could quadruple thanks to a "reanimation" machine used in a pioneering operation, a hospital says.

The device, developed at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, managed to pump oxygenated blood into both organs in a world-first procedure.

The machine can revitalise deteriorating organs allowing "donation after circulatory death" (DCD).

Hospital surgeon Pedro Catarino said it was like "recharging the batteries".

"It is reanimation and then it replenishes the energy stores of the heart, what we call reconditioning, which allows it be transplanted," he said.

"We think it could at least double and perhaps quadruple the number of [heart and lungs] available for transplant."

He said it was desperately needed, adding: "Patients die on the waiting list every day."

[Continues . . . (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-51975351)]
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 04:07:10 PM
Today was the high point of my week. I got out of my day pajamas, put on some going out clothes and went to the supermarket.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 04, 2020, 04:59:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 04:07:10 PM
Today was the high point of my week. I got out of my day pajamas, put on some going out clothes and went to the supermarket.  ;D ;D ;D

Were you nervous? I have not set foot outside since the beginning of our lockdown on 26 March. I will hold out in isolation until I need something, but just run the car engine once a week in the underground parking  to prevent battery problems.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 04, 2020, 05:06:16 PM
shoot, my routine still hasnt changed, conzidering i m essential and work alone.

i still interact with the same 8 to 10 people per day, less than 60 seconds with each one.

my family and our house guest are estivating at the house, though. ive bribed the kids to burn the dead-out beehives in front of the warehouse so i can gravel it. that will take some time as we re looking at a lot of junk

were already isolated at tbe house

(https://i.imgur.com/9YrDhQL.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 06:54:04 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 04, 2020, 04:59:40 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 04:07:10 PM
Today was the high point of my week. I got out of my day pajamas, put on some going out clothes and went to the supermarket.  ;D ;D ;D

Were you nervous? I have not set foot outside since the beginning of our lockdown on 26 March. I will hold out in isolation until I need something, but just run the car engine once a week in the underground parking  to prevent battery problems.

Not any more nervous than I am every other day. I take a number of precautions when I leave the house, taking care not to touch my face, keeping some distance from other people, and when I come home I leave my shoes at the door, wash the packages I bought with water and detergent and change into my day pajamas. I don't have a homemade face mask yet but I'll be making a couple of those soon.

I also take some paper napkins with me to touch the door handles and elevator buttons. Can't manipulate those with my elbow. ::)

The whole not touching the face thing really gets on my nerves though. Just because I will not put my hands near my face before I've washed them, fate has it that hair strands will fall onto my face and tickle my nose. :Gaah: What can I do besides trying to blow the stray hair stands from my nose and have it fall back and tickle it more?!

I doubt stores that sell hair clips are open, too. :sad sigh: The stray strands are not long enough to tie up.

:notsure: Damn, when will I be able to go to a hairdresser and cut my hair again? 'Tis a scary thought...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 04, 2020, 07:05:37 PM
You're forgetting that the almighty noodly one helps those who cut their own hair.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: No one on April 04, 2020, 07:05:37 PM
You're forgetting that the almighty noodly one helps those who cut their own hair.

That thought crossed my mind, but...no.  :smileshake:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 04, 2020, 07:22:59 PM
You don't want to go Sinéad O'Connor?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 04, 2020, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: No one on April 04, 2020, 07:22:59 PM
You don't want to go Sinéad O'Connor?

:lol: Seriously, that thought crossed my mind, but...no. :smileshake:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 04, 2020, 07:30:59 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 04, 2020, 05:06:16 PM
shoot, my routine still hasnt changed, conzidering i m essential and work alone.

i still interact with the same 8 to 10 people per day, less than 60 seconds with each one.

my family and our house guest are estivating at the house, though. ive bribed the kids to burn the dead-out beehives in front of the warehouse so i can gravel it. that will take some time as we re looking at a lot of junk

were already isolated at tbe house

(https://i.imgur.com/9YrDhQL.jpg)

Sounds like the start of a horror movie! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 04, 2020, 07:54:34 PM
well, we are indeed pretty much out in the middle of out in the middle.

i ve lived in pretty big ciies before, london, manila, singap[ore, and so on, and i don't think ive ever been as peaceful as i am out here, just on the basis of distanc.

it's pretty hard to find us even if you want to. unless you re a fucking loose cow, and then my road is your high street

early this morning jupiter, saturn, and mars lined up in the south, so close you could cover them with one hand
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 05, 2020, 04:42:42 AM
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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 05, 2020, 07:07:14 AM
I am very fortunate in that my wife is a trained hairdresser  ;D

I have not paid for haircut since we met.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2020, 01:05:17 PM
Quote from: No one on April 05, 2020, 04:42:42 AM
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:rofl: One more reason not to go outside!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2020, 01:06:48 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 05, 2020, 07:07:14 AM
I am very fortunate in that my wife is a trained hairdresser  ;D

I have not paid for haircut since we met.

Lucky! ;D

When I was a kid my mother cut my hair once. After that one time she always took me to the hairdresser's. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on April 06, 2020, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 05, 2020, 01:05:17 PM
Quote from: No one on April 05, 2020, 04:42:42 AM
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:rofl: One more reason not to go outside!
I solved that problem a long time ago by going bald.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2020, 03:01:53 AM
Not any reason to be cheerful, just a reminder to myself and hopefully others to remember that there are also loads of good things out there.  :)

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/90612845_3193374714014598_4411310576999858176_n.png?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=WvwtXAIxNH0AX_lZk07&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=63aee9f0df3792098a11d4a6d545361a&oe=5EB5F024)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on April 11, 2020, 01:44:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2020, 03:01:53 AM
Not any reason to be cheerful, just a reminder to myself and hopefully others to remember that there are also loads of good things out there.  :)

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/90612845_3193374714014598_4411310576999858176_n.png?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=WvwtXAIxNH0AX_lZk07&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=63aee9f0df3792098a11d4a6d545361a&oe=5EB5F024)

I quite agree...I try not to look at any news after a certain time of the day, I think some folks are overloading on all of the terrible news they are watching or reading online all day.

I'm not saying you should avoid, or pretend none of this is happening, but you need to put it to rest after a certain point.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 11, 2020, 01:50:22 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 11, 2020, 01:44:09 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 10, 2020, 03:01:53 AM
Not any reason to be cheerful, just a reminder to myself and hopefully others to remember that there are also loads of good things out there.  :)

(https://scontent.fpoa4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/90612845_3193374714014598_4411310576999858176_n.png?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=WvwtXAIxNH0AX_lZk07&_nc_ht=scontent.fpoa4-1.fna&oh=63aee9f0df3792098a11d4a6d545361a&oe=5EB5F024)

I quite agree...I try not to look at any news after a certain time of the day, I think some folks are overloading on all of the terrible news they are watching or reading online all day.

I'm not saying you should avoid, or pretend none of this is happening, but you need to put it to rest after a certain point.

Couldn't agree more. I'm also limiting the media information overflow to just the afternoon. I think it's important to know yourself, what stresses you out and causes anxiety and try and limit those triggers. For me, I get pissed off like you won't believe whenever I watch the news (because people are idiots) so I seek reliable information in other ways and less during the day than I did at first. 

So far it's made me less anxious and moody.  :) Still dreaming the weirdest nightmares, though.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 20, 2020, 12:22:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

What language will be used?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 01:01:38 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 20, 2020, 12:22:57 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

What language will be used?

Most likely just in Portuguese, but I personally am open to the possibility of translating articles and stuff as well. However, science communication in English is way more developed than in Portuguese. There's so much more quality stuff available in English, and people producing it. For that reason I feel we can contribute more to a Portuguese-speaking audience by bridging two major gaps between ivory tower science and society: translating important findings into Portuguese (given that most of it is in inaccessible to the majority of the Brazilian population, which do not speak English) and into a concrete language laypeople will better understand. 

Number of times the word 'Portuguese' is used = 4
Number of times the word 'Portuguese' is used = 3

Portuguese wins. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 22, 2020, 12:01:03 AM
well my wife showed me a picture of a very small baby possum. then she says:

debra saw a road kill on her road. she asked robert to do somethinh. he said, i can hear babiez in this . . .

i knew where this was going. so i said

no.

there are zix of them . . .

no.

i said wed take two. . .

no.

long story short, now we have two dogs, a dozen or two cats, a donkey, six goats, turkeys, chickens, kittens STILL in the linen closet

and now well have three (not two) orphaned possums.

i said put em in with the kittens

so maybe that will work.

dunno whether to be cheerful or not so i opted for cheerful


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2020, 04:20:40 AM
Billy you are a softie that merits my admiration for your kindness to animals, stricken or otherwise.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 22, 2020, 04:34:57 AM
well i confess i love possums. the skulls are thought provoking

more teeth and less brains than anything in north amwerica except armadillos
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 27, 2020, 12:27:51 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Teh rubinatortronz:
well i confess i love possums. the skulls are thought provoking

more teeth and less brains than anything in north amwerica except armadillos


And of course, the idiot-in-chief.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 27, 2020, 11:25:20 AM
possums are cool.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2020, 05:37:45 PM
Got a very belated birthday gift today from my sister.  :love:

(https://i.imgur.com/r35lHm5.jpg)

It's a baby neuron! :grin:

Ok, not a baby neuron but it's adorable just the same.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 06:36:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tttdjZxl.mp4)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 28, 2020, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 06:36:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tttdjZxl.mp4)

I get quite emotional when I see that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 07:36:15 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 28, 2020, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 06:36:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tttdjZxl.mp4)

I get quite emotional when I see that.

(https://i.imgflip.com/3yjgi3.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/3yjgi3)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 08:00:16 PM
this is what i was rying to do anywa

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 28, 2020, 08:05:53 PM
What a dripping mess! Are they not able to drink from a bowl, yet?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 08:56:20 PM
lol, messy

they're pouch animals, so they only pee when solicited. i didn't show the next part where you have to tickle their ass to make them pee after you feed them, i kid you not.

mama possum just licks their hineys until they pee, but my lovely wife drew the line at that.

they're du for solid food within the week, apparently. when their eyes are open thay have something like ten days to go, being marsupials with weird developmental schedules. yesterday they turned the dog food down, so they're still on milk. but they have an eclectic palette, or so the possum lady tells me

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2020, 09:11:14 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 08:56:20 PM
mama possum just licks their hineys until they pee, but my lovely wife drew the line at that.

:rofl:


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Want fluffy possum!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 29, 2020, 02:37:49 AM
^ that is one weird lady.  Her apron has the appropriate text.........or not, if you are into Opossum cuisine.

My back porch has an exterior door. On an occasion or two I have left it open. I keep bird food inside the porch area.  A few times an opossum has arrived to search for the goodies.  I do not know whether he/she was pleased with the fortuitous find.

On a few other occasions there have been raccoons who explored and exploited the opportunity. The raccoons are the cutest ones, and I think the smarter ones.  I do not have dogs anymore  (sigh... i loved them dearly) so the wildlife is free to come and go. My Bernese dog, Teddy, would definitely not have permitted wildlife intrusions into the back porch, prospect of food or no. Dear God I miss him so much.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 29, 2020, 03:27:10 AM
i remember every dog that came into my life.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2020, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 28, 2020, 08:00:16 PM
this is what i was rying to do anywa



Oh soo cute!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D

So, the letter sort of came to a standstill. ::) For now.

One person took issue with our choice of adding a few quotes on how education is a powerful tool to change the world (Nelson Mandela's "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." and Malala's similar "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.")

He went on a rant on how he just can't sign a letter in good conscious with quotes he doesn't agree with and wrote long messages which were basically mental masturbation. ::)

:picard facepalm:

Ugh, frustrating!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D

So, the letter sort of came to a standstill. ::) For now.

One person took issue with our choice of adding a few quotes on how education is a powerful tool to change the world (Nelson Mandela's "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." and Malala's similar "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.")

He went on a rant on how he just can't sign a letter in good conscious with quotes he doesn't agree with and wrote long messages which were basically mental masturbation. ::)

:picard facepalm:

Ugh, frustrating!

The letter has finally been sent!  :woohoo!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 06, 2020, 05:04:35 AM
It is so easy to make me cheerful: they've allowed my really excellent local art supply shop to reopen!

When I went to get some much-needed paint, they had someone at the door to fire an IR beam at my forehead. After confirming that I wasn't an evil alien, they let me in. Oh, and on top of that, one was required to wear a mask and fill in a register to supply name, address, email address, and phone number. Despite the rigmarole, it did make me feel a bit safer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 06, 2020, 06:19:43 AM
That is tracing Hermes as I am sure that you know.  Your people are a damned site better at fighting back at the virus than mine.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 06, 2020, 07:27:34 AM
Lovely weather here today. Dogs will be worn out!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 15, 2020, 03:37:48 PM
Any day I wake up on this side of the dirt is a good one. :)

Reasons I'm cheerful are:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 15, 2020, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: Randy on May 15, 2020, 03:37:48 PM
Any day I wake up on this side of the dirt is a good one. :)

...

You'll be really pissed off if you wake up on the other side of the dirt! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 15, 2020, 10:04:18 PM
Quote from: Tank on May 15, 2020, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: Randy on May 15, 2020, 03:37:48 PM
Any day I wake up on this side of the dirt is a good one. :)

...

You'll be really pissed off if you wake up on the other side of the dirt! :grin:

:lol: If that happens I had better be a zombie!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 21, 2020, 06:21:13 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/ctpQ3v7/Screenshot-20200521-122331-Chrome.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 02:55:41 PM
*Obnoxiously loud breath inhalation of free HAFian air*

It's good to be back!

(I hope I still know how to speak English, heh. :P If I don't, please bear with me. Sometimes languages interact in unpredictable ways in my head.  ;D)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 26, 2020, 03:23:01 PM
:lol: I remember you saying you were going somewhere, but I don't recall where...not that it is any of my business. ¡Welcome back!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 03:28:00 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 26, 2020, 03:23:01 PM
:lol: I remember you saying you were going somewhere, but I don't recall where...not that it is any of my business. ¡Welcome back!

:grin: Thanks! I had to cast myself into the dark abyss known as 'The Real World' for a while.

(It's good to see I haven't lost my flair for the dramatic.  :P) 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on May 26, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
 :frolic:   :welcomeback:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 09:22:15 PM
Quote from: Recusant on May 26, 2020, 09:10:47 PM
:frolic:   :welcomeback:

Thanks! :grin:

It seems there was a lot going on, I'll have to take some time off to catch up! :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 26, 2020, 09:30:38 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 02:55:41 PM
*Obnoxiously loud breath inhalation of free HAFian air*

It's good to be back!

(I hope I still know how to speak English, heh. :P If I don't, please bear with me. Sometimes languages interact in unpredictable ways in my head.  ;D)
xSilverPhinx, you're back...
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/e15bb530447a4ac269582e363fcb49d3/tenor.gif?itemid=16245644)
Can't stay away from us for too long, can you?
~That is good.
:grin:

:hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 09:42:25 PM
Mags! :hug:

QuoteCan't stay away from us for too long, can you?

I won't try to hide that fact. :grin:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 26, 2020, 09:59:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 02:55:41 PM
*Obnoxiously loud breath inhalation of free HAFian air*

It's good to be back!

(I hope I still know how to speak English, heh. :P If I don't, please bear with me. Sometimes languages interact in unpredictable ways in my head.  ;D)

I'm sorry, I couldn't understand you. Could you speak English please?

:run!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 10:17:53 PM
Quote from: Randy on May 26, 2020, 09:59:00 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 26, 2020, 02:55:41 PM
*Obnoxiously loud breath inhalation of free HAFian air*

It's good to be back!

(I hope I still know how to speak English, heh. :P If I don't, please bear with me. Sometimes languages interact in unpredictable ways in my head.  ;D)

I'm sorry, I couldn't understand you. Could you speak English please?

:run!:

:lol: Oh dear, looks like I need to interact with you guys a lot more!  ;D

:sad sigh: Don't use it, lose it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 02:18:04 AM
Just finished demolishing a brick mailbox and 50 square feet of brick work on the parkway, to complete the landscaping we started two years ago. The wife finally decided what she wanted for a mailbox. Decisions, decisions! I swung an 8 pound maul and used a 5 foot pry bar; the son used a jackhammer. Man, I am too old for this. I'm already hurting. Sad to say, we need to rent a dumpster to load it into. That's going to be kettle-bell like work and shovels for about 2 hours. :o  Once that's hauled off, we'll do some decorative work to finish it off.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 27, 2020, 03:24:59 AM
I guess that's a reason to be cheerful. I think I would have hired some workers to do it for me. Still, you are getting things accomplished.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 03:53:52 AM
Quote from: Randy on May 27, 2020, 03:24:59 AM
I guess that's a reason to be cheerful. I think I would have hired some workers to do it for me. Still, you are getting things accomplished.

Indeed, :smilenod: I should have hired it done. I'm 67 YO(!) and getting tired of this kind of work. We tore out and built a new wall in the front 2 years ago. I was wearing a back brace for weeks after that. It's not like I don't have the money a little job like this, but I'm trying to keep up with my 34 year old son. He was pretty beat, too, when we were done.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 27, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
XSP while you were absent I worried about you. That's on account of the rampant virus that is reported to have seized Brazil.

Please take care. We need you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 27, 2020, 06:25:42 PM
Quote from: Icarus on May 27, 2020, 06:46:42 AM
XSP while you were absent I worried about you. That's on account of the rampant virus that is reported to have seized Brazil.

Please take care. We need you!

Yes, the while the virus is out of control we're going through a serious political crisis in Brazil that just makes matters worse. Not only are thousands of lives under constant threat with the relaxed social isolation policies but democracy is as well.  :(

But don't worry about me, Icarus. :hug: I am taking every precaution possible. I haven't left the house in...how long ago was it? :notsure: Two weeks? I don't know anymore, time has lost all meaning.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 27, 2020, 08:31:08 PM
maybe i should try that. i cant make my body work at the end of the day without feeling like somebody has been beating me with a stick.

or the beginniong either
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on May 27, 2020, 09:01:15 PM
Chuckling memory pockets.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 05:14:07 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

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Plus CH3CH2OH?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 28, 2020, 05:29:41 AM








Hang in there Fernanda. you are plenty smart enough to avoid unnecessary exposure. Meanwhile you can work on your thesis or other things that are important to your eventual destiny. Do it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 03:24:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 05:14:07 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Plus CH3CH2OH?

Well, I do indulge, but in the  past (after age ca 40) I would still be sore after a vigorous workout of muscles that don't get used much. When I was young I could do all kinds of crazy stuff and only have an awareness that I had worked hard the day before, but not pain. Now, I feel fine after some hard work. I forgot to mention in the list above that I take methyl sulfonyl methane.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 03:24:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 05:14:07 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Plus CH3CH2OH?

Well, I do indulge, but in the  past (after age ca 40) I would still be sore after a vigorous workout of muscles that don't get used much. When I was young I could do all kinds of crazy stuff and only have an awareness that I had worked hard the day before, but not pain. Now, I feel fine after some hard work. I forgot to mention in the list above that I take methyl sulfonyl methane.

I would be interested to hear whether you've experienced any benefits from methyl sulfonylmethane, and how you take it
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 03:24:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 05:14:07 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Plus CH3CH2OH?

Well, I do indulge, but in the  past (after age ca 40) I would still be sore after a vigorous workout of muscles that don't get used much. When I was young I could do all kinds of crazy stuff and only have an awareness that I had worked hard the day before, but not pain. Now, I feel fine after some hard work. I forgot to mention in the list above that I take methyl sulfonyl methane.

I would be interested to hear whether you've experienced any benefits from methyl sulfonylmethane, and how you take it

I experience less hand and foot pain when I take it. I would have to discontinue it and the others listed and take it after a couple of weeks to be able to report any benefit solely from the MSM, and it's possible that these things are synergistic. I take it by mouth in gelatin capsules.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 06:12:53 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 04:07:12 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 28, 2020, 03:24:21 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on May 28, 2020, 05:14:07 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on May 27, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
After all that sledgehammer work, I feel OK! I expected to feel like I'd been dragged through a knot hole from all that exertion. I guess the supplements I'm taking really do help.

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Plus CH3CH2OH?

Well, I do indulge, but in the  past (after age ca 40) I would still be sore after a vigorous workout of muscles that don't get used much. When I was young I could do all kinds of crazy stuff and only have an awareness that I had worked hard the day before, but not pain. Now, I feel fine after some hard work. I forgot to mention in the list above that I take methyl sulfonyl methane.

I would be interested to hear whether you've experienced any benefits from methyl sulfonylmethane, and how you take it

I experience less hand and foot pain when I take it. I would have to discontinue it and the others listed and take it after a couple of weeks to be able to report any benefit solely from the MSM, and it's possible that these things are synergistic. I take it by mouth in gelatin capsules.

Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 04, 2020, 10:04:14 PM
thunderstorm! wind and rain and lightning

blew in from the northwest, the way they always do around here. it had been a hot muggy day, and i rode the muddy little kawasaki to work and back, then brought out the clean buell to take to work in the morning. then it rained hard all over the clean bike while th emuddy one was in the warehouse.

but the rain has freshened the air and now th esun is going down with the birds all calling against the now distant thunder of the storm.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 05, 2020, 01:09:01 AM
I love a good thunderstorm. I can't hear the rain down here and it's partially due to hearing loss thanks to chemo. I can hear the thunder roll though. I don't know if others can hear it on the bottom floor either. I never checked.

I think I could only hear it in my bedroom on the top floor if it was really hard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2020, 03:38:04 AM
Two of my sons and I humped 3 cubic yards of rocks, concrete and dirt into a dumpster this morning. A neighbor whom I've never even met came by and helped load about 500 pounds of it, by my estimation. What a nice guy! I had asked the company to remove the dumpster when I was done, and they said that they would see. The company took the dumpster away at about 4 PM. There is allegedly going to be a protest in my town tomorrow or possibly Saturday. Thankfully potential missiles have been taken from the neighborhood.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:19:33 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)
Fight that mother fucker with all you have, Randy.
~Just sending good vibes.  :levitate:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 05, 2020, 04:51:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:19:33 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)
Fight that mother fucker with all you have, Randy.
~Just sending good vibes.  :levitate:
Thank you, my adorable butterfly. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 08:09:25 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 04:51:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:19:33 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)
Fight that mother fucker with all you have, Randy.
~Just sending good vibes.  :levitate:
Thank you, my adorable butterfly. :)
(https://media.tenor.com/images/3977c2f6f8f051fbd5caca8b0e397a19/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on June 05, 2020, 10:52:07 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)

Hang in there as best you can :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 06, 2020, 12:29:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on June 05, 2020, 10:52:07 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)

Hang in there as best you can :)
Oh I'm hanging alright. I'm feeling pretty good today outside a small case of nausea this morning. I've slept a lot as usual but I'm awake now (obviously) and browsing the forum a little.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 06, 2020, 01:41:53 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 05, 2020, 04:19:33 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)
Fight that mother fucker with all you have, Randy.
~Just sending good vibes.  :levitate:

Quote from: Tank on June 05, 2020, 10:52:07 PM
Quote from: Randy on June 05, 2020, 03:53:13 AM
Today, I had chemotherapy. The doctor bumped it up to two-thirds potency. It's a losing battle but we're still fighting. :)

Hang in there as best you can :)

:this: :this:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 10:08:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D

So, the letter sort of came to a standstill. ::) For now.

One person took issue with our choice of adding a few quotes on how education is a powerful tool to change the world (Nelson Mandela's "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." and Malala's similar "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.")

He went on a rant on how he just can't sign a letter in good conscious with quotes he doesn't agree with and wrote long messages which were basically mental masturbation. ::)

:picard facepalm:

Ugh, frustrating!

The letter has finally been sent!  :woohoo!:

We have support from professors! :woohoo!:

I have taken temporary control over an existing Facebook page (with almost 6.000 followers) so we have put our first posts there, including the name competition. Another person is in charge of the Instagram page.

https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs (https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs)

This project is going forward one baby step at a time (look what happens when you put a bunch of procrastinators together  ;D) but at least it's going forward. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 15, 2020, 12:26:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 10:08:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D

So, the letter sort of came to a standstill. ::) For now.

One person took issue with our choice of adding a few quotes on how education is a powerful tool to change the world (Nelson Mandela's "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." and Malala's similar "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.")

He went on a rant on how he just can't sign a letter in good conscious with quotes he doesn't agree with and wrote long messages which were basically mental masturbation. ::)

:picard facepalm:

Ugh, frustrating!

The letter has finally been sent!  :woohoo!:

We have support from professors! :woohoo!:

I have taken temporary control over an existing Facebook page (with almost 6.000 followers) so we have put our first posts there, including the name competition. Another person is in charge of the Instagram page.

https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs (https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs)

This project is going forward one baby step at a time (look what happens when you put a bunch of procrastinators together  ;D) but at least it's going forward. :grin:
That's wonderful news! Science needs to get out to the public more. There's a lot of silliness to combat.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 12:43:03 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 15, 2020, 12:26:02 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 14, 2020, 10:08:28 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 05, 2020, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 03, 2020, 01:36:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 27, 2020, 12:00:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 20, 2020, 02:28:02 AM
Me and some people from other labs are thinking about putting together a science communication project for the public. ;D I've arranged an online meeting between us and my supervisor, who has been doing that sort of thing for a long time and knows the ins and outs way better than we do. ;D

I really hope this project goes forward, and will do everything I can to make it so. I love that sort of stuff :grin:

We put a group together and even though one isn't really pulling his weight we've made some progress. After 3 days of trying to choose a name for our social media channels we're deciding whether to open the choice to the public.  ;D We would make a competition of it, using consolidated social media channels associated with the other neuroscience students' initiatives to reap submissions.

Ok so the 'name competition' didn't work out, but now we're seeing if we can turn ours into a university extension project, which will make it a student initiative and, if it doesn't fall through it will be passed on to future "generations" of neuroscience grad students.

We've been writing a letter to send to one of the professors responsible for the other extension project, namely a yearly neuroscience course for undergrads. It took us about a week to get one page done. ::)

But it's happening! I don't know if the professor can help us in that regard but it's happening! :grin:

If it works out, we probably won't have to choose a name.  ;D

So, the letter sort of came to a standstill. ::) For now.

One person took issue with our choice of adding a few quotes on how education is a powerful tool to change the world (Nelson Mandela's "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." and Malala's similar "One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.")

He went on a rant on how he just can't sign a letter in good conscious with quotes he doesn't agree with and wrote long messages which were basically mental masturbation. ::)

:picard facepalm:

Ugh, frustrating!

The letter has finally been sent!  :woohoo!:

We have support from professors! :woohoo!:

I have taken temporary control over an existing Facebook page (with almost 6.000 followers) so we have put our first posts there, including the name competition. Another person is in charge of the Instagram page.

https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs (https://www.facebook.com/CursoDeNeurocienciasUfrgs)

This project is going forward one baby step at a time (look what happens when you put a bunch of procrastinators together  ;D) but at least it's going forward. :grin:
That's wonderful news! Science needs to get out to the public more. There's a lot of silliness to combat.

Especially in Brazil...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2020, 11:18:00 AM
its friday!

all sorts of stuff to do on the weekend now
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 15, 2020, 02:13:42 PM
Should I spoil Billy's fantasy? Nah, it's Friday for me too!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 02:25:17 PM
:notsure: What day is it again?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 15, 2020, 04:23:16 PM
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2020, 05:29:08 PM
yes

friday

workweek is over for two days. don't have the alarm clock going off at 0300, don't have to be asleep at 1900, and i can finally

put the new speedometer cable in the buell
put the new turn signal and handlebar clip on the ninja
fix the rear brake and put the motor back in the triumph
take off the rear sets and clip ons and go back to stock on the other triumph
change the chaincase oil in the norton
see if the BSA starts
see if the other BSA starts
find the ignition for the other other BSA
see about selling the other other other BSA
put the nw battery in the little honda
change the oil in one, two, three? trucks and a minivan
burn about 100 feet of junk beehives
order foundation and clear up some new boxes for the live beehives
make my desk raccoon-proof
set up the fish tank with etheostoma and notropis from the creek
drink beer and watch the lightning bugs

im not sure i can get all this done except for the last part
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 09:43:26 PM
My cousin's baby was born today. The baby and I share the same name, and that isn't a coincidence. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 15, 2020, 09:53:17 PM
you were the surrogate mother?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 10:07:14 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 15, 2020, 09:53:17 PM
you were the surrogate mother?

:lol: No...

She decided it was a good idea for her only daughter to be my namesake. :grin: Our friendship goes way back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 15, 2020, 11:34:48 PM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?
Gosh, I hope not. Then how would Silver be able to see? The baby should have come with a default set.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 16, 2020, 12:24:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 09:43:26 PM
My cousin's baby was born today. The baby and I share the same name, and that isn't a coincidence. :grin:

Congratulations, once removed!  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on June 16, 2020, 01:07:14 AM
Sounds like she loves you lotz.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 01:19:49 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 15, 2020, 11:34:48 PM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?
Gosh, I hope not. Then how would Silver be able to see? The baby should have come with a default set.

:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 01:20:32 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on June 16, 2020, 12:24:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 09:43:26 PM
My cousin's baby was born today. The baby and I share the same name, and that isn't a coincidence. :grin:

Congratulations, once removed!  :)

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 01:21:47 AM
Quote from: No one on June 16, 2020, 01:07:14 AM
Sounds like she loves you lotz.

:suspicious: I see what you did there...

:P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on June 16, 2020, 01:37:34 AM
Cheers, xSilverPhinx!  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:02:55 AM
Quote from: Recusant on June 16, 2020, 01:37:34 AM
Cheers, xSilverPhinx!  :frolic:

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:05:30 AM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?

Heh, that remains to be seen.  ;D

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Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 16, 2020, 02:07:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:05:30 AM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?

Heh, that remains to be seen.  ;D

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:rofl:

When you go to visit, say to her, "Goo-goo", and then, sotto voce, "Googly eyes".  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:23:41 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on June 16, 2020, 02:07:22 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 02:05:30 AM
Quote from: No one on June 15, 2020, 10:53:16 PM
But does she have your eyes?

Heh, that remains to be seen.  ;D

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


:rofl:

When you go to visit, say to her, "Goo-goo", and then, sotto voce, "Googly eyes".  ;D

Good! Good...

*taking notes*  :notes:

One must induct new babies into the cult of the googly eyes!  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 16, 2020, 04:20:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 09:43:26 PM
My cousin's baby was born today. The baby and I share the same name, and that isn't a coincidence. :grin:
Awwwww. A baby in the family! Congratulations. A little Fernandita.  :tellmemore:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 16, 2020, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on June 16, 2020, 04:20:23 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on June 15, 2020, 09:43:26 PM
My cousin's baby was born today. The baby and I share the same name, and that isn't a coincidence. :grin:
Awwwww. A baby in the family! Congratulations. A little Fernandita.  :tellmemore:

:grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 18, 2020, 12:54:08 AM
I made a new friend. Her name is Crystal. I met her on Quora where I post a lot of stuff.

Anyway, she has the same type of cancer I have and was diagnosed three years ago. It's nice to be able to share information although I wish circumstances were different. She lives alone although she's not sure how much longer she can do it. She's got a palliative care team too and she's going to ask them. Their job is to make the patient comfortable.

At last I have someone to talk to who understands from a first hand point of view what I'm going through and vice-versa.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 18, 2020, 02:23:55 AM
Your new acquaintance is surely good for both of you.  Crystal will understand the curse and its implications far better than any of the rest of us.  Hang in there Randy........... and Crystal too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 18, 2020, 03:32:29 AM
I've already learned a few things from her. I'm going to do some research first but according to her, having an HPV positive HNSCC was supposed to be easily curable and not likely to spread. I've just had some bad luck although I don't believe in luck but I can't think of any word to describe it.

I'm about to turn in for the night but I'm going to research this. I've done research in the past for this type of cancer but I don't recall anything about the above. In her case, hers is HPV negative and it hasn't spread but just keeps growing despite the surgeries, radiation, and chemo. I never had surgery for it, too risky.

Anyway, she is suffering kind of like I am, more so with the chemo and radiation (past) than with the cancer itself. I think it helps her too to talk to me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on June 18, 2020, 03:52:39 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 18, 2020, 12:54:08 AM
I made a new friend. Her name is Crystal. I met her on Quora where I post a lot of stuff.

Anyway, she has the same type of cancer I have and was diagnosed three years ago. It's nice to be able to share information although I wish circumstances were different. She lives alone although she's not sure how much longer she can do it. She's got a palliative care team too and she's going to ask them. Their job is to make the patient comfortable.

At last I have someone to talk to who understands from a first hand point of view what I'm going through and vice-versa.
This is good news, Randy. I'm happy for you.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on June 18, 2020, 02:01:16 PM
She's actually got it worse than me medically. She was born with a deficiency of the immune system. Her cancer isn't quite as advanced as mine but she won't be walking away from it either. I complain about ending up in the hospital about every three months and she goes more frequently. Just when you think you have it bad, you find someone who has it worse.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 20, 2020, 01:32:10 AM
Quote from: Randy on June 18, 2020, 02:01:16 PM
Just when you think you have it bad, you find someone who has it worse.

So true.  :sadnod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

She doesn't usually have anything to say when I give out something personal about myself except when it is cancer related. I hope she breaks out of that mold. As I've told her, "Cancer doesn't define who we are." It's just a little part of us we have to live with. She's not dying from hers though. They are able to keep it under control. She has it rough (look up Head and Neck cancer or HNSCC for short) and you'll see that it is the number two cause of suicides among cancer patients. We lose an awful lot.

She does talk about walking in the park or lying out in the sunshine, something I can't do. But I like reading about it.

This post is becoming a book so I'll stop here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2020, 06:53:34 PM
Damn I'm tired. But I'm cheerful too! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 14, 2020, 07:10:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2020, 06:53:34 PM
Damn I'm tired. But I'm cheerful too! :grin:

A good tired then :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2020, 11:35:31 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 14, 2020, 07:10:49 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 14, 2020, 06:53:34 PM
Damn I'm tired. But I'm cheerful too! :grin:

A good tired then :)

Yes  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2020, 11:37:15 AM
The electronic bat repellent seems to have worked last night. No bats flying around in my room, no bat sounds coming from the roof and I am not a vampire! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 23, 2020, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

That's the trouble with communication without contact -- so much of the personal nuance is missing and it's easier to get things wrong.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2020, 11:37:15 AM
The electronic bat repellent seems to have worked last night. No bats flying around in my room, no bat sounds coming from the roof and I am not a vampire! :grin:
Yeah, you wouldn't want to fly around with googly eyes. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 23, 2020, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

That's the trouble with communication without contact -- so much of the personal nuance is missing and it's easier to get things wrong.
So true. We are still sending e-mails back and forth. I tried talking to her over the phone but she can't understand me. Some people can't as the trach just messes everything up. She still wants me to try though so I'll probably call her again soon. To me it is an exercise in frustration as I also can't understand some of what she's telling me. I think it would be difficult for anyone until they are used to it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 25, 2020, 10:28:59 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 23, 2020, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

That's the trouble with communication without contact -- so much of the personal nuance is missing and it's easier to get things wrong.

Definitely. Too easy to get things wrong.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 25, 2020, 10:29:49 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 23, 2020, 11:37:15 AM
The electronic bat repellent seems to have worked last night. No bats flying around in my room, no bat sounds coming from the roof and I am not a vampire! :grin:
Yeah, you wouldn't want to fly around with googly eyes. :)

Yeah, I don't think bouncy googly eyes would help much in flight.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 26, 2020, 04:03:11 AM
I just happen to have a connection to someone who can provide energizing crystals that are guaranteed to repel those pesky flying mammals.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on August 26, 2020, 06:40:13 AM
Quote from: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 23, 2020, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

That's the trouble with communication without contact -- so much of the personal nuance is missing and it's easier to get things wrong.
So true. We are still sending e-mails back and forth. I tried talking to her over the phone but she can't understand me. Some people can't as the trach just messes everything up. She still wants me to try though so I'll probably call her again soon. To me it is an exercise in frustration as I also can't understand some of what she's telling me. I think it would be difficult for anyone until they are used to it.

Yeah, I can see where that would be difficult.  Like talking to someone with a really thick accent, but worse -- it'll take a while to wrap your brain around it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 26, 2020, 02:59:53 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 26, 2020, 06:40:13 AM
Quote from: Randy on August 23, 2020, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on August 23, 2020, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: Randy on July 04, 2020, 02:21:20 AM
Crystal is writing again. I think she took something I said the wrong way a few days ago. When she did write it was cold and usually one sentence long. I told her how I missed our long e-mail exchanges.

That's the trouble with communication without contact -- so much of the personal nuance is missing and it's easier to get things wrong.
So true. We are still sending e-mails back and forth. I tried talking to her over the phone but she can't understand me. Some people can't as the trach just messes everything up. She still wants me to try though so I'll probably call her again soon. To me it is an exercise in frustration as I also can't understand some of what she's telling me. I think it would be difficult for anyone until they are used to it.

Yeah, I can see where that would be difficult.  Like talking to someone with a really thick accent, but worse -- it'll take a while to wrap your brain around it.
I listened to a self-help by someone who had a trach and she sounded normal. One of my vocal cords was paralyzed during thirty-five days of radiation on the neck. The trach seems to exasperate it because of air pressure. I'm pushing a lot out because people often complain they can't hear me and when can they can't understand me.

It seems to be an exercise in futility. :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 27, 2020, 01:13:22 AM
Quote from: No one on August 26, 2020, 04:03:11 AM
I just happen to have a connection to someone who can provide energizing crystals that are guaranteed to repel those pesky flying mammals.

No need, I already have garlic all around the place. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on August 27, 2020, 04:01:16 PM
whats wrong with bats? i mean, aside from rabies?

i love bats.

i have plans for a bathouse that will hold 300 pounds of them. i need two more telephone poles to get started
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 28, 2020, 12:50:45 AM
Billy has anyone told you that you are a strange one? ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 28, 2020, 12:57:19 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 27, 2020, 04:01:16 PM
whats wrong with bats? i mean, aside from rabies?

i love bats.

i have plans for a bathouse that will hold 300 pounds of them. i need two more telephone poles to get started

Nothing wrong with bats, they are interesting animals...they just don't belong inside my room or in my roof.  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 28, 2020, 03:09:09 AM
I agree with billy rubin that bats are cool, though I also agree that they don't belong indoors with people. I've long enjoyed watching them in the twilight, when you can still see them intermittently if you're looking for them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on August 28, 2020, 01:26:48 PM
batz are fascinating. they have i credible life spans, they fly impossible diztancez. they have unique life historiez

where i live we have lasiurus borealis, a small red and black bat that looks like a tiny red fox with wings. and then there are pipistrelles that are so small you wonder how tbey work.

i remember watching spellbound at bats feeding in the light from street lampz when i was maybe seven yearz old.

300-somethingpoundsof bats is around 30 000. thebathousehas to bearound ten feet in all dimensions
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 29, 2020, 01:45:30 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Barbarian infidel:
.......they don't belong indoors with people.

People don't belong indoors with people.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 29, 2020, 02:25:43 AM
Bats have a vital influence on our ecology.  There are bunch of different strains of the little fleidermice but each of them contributes in their own way to keep the world at least semi balanced.  They are fascinating little creatures.

No, I do not want bats in my belfrey but I would consider building a bat house for my back yard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 29, 2020, 02:56:03 AM
A "batcave", so to speak?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on August 29, 2020, 05:28:30 AM
Quote from: No one on August 29, 2020, 01:45:30 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Barbarian infidel:
.......they don't belong indoors with people.

People don't belong indoors with people.

Yeah, I've enjoyed living on my own, when I could. Playing house can be pleasant too though, with the right partner.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 30, 2020, 12:42:51 AM
Quote from: Recusant on August 29, 2020, 05:28:30 AM
Quote from: No one on August 29, 2020, 01:45:30 AM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trackie.com%2Ftrack-and-field%2Fimg%2Flayout%2Ficon_quote.jpg&hash=c5a9d5ac5c9c0366d813e18a50510fe9aa16bfc2)Barbarian infidel:
.......they don't belong indoors with people.

People don't belong indoors with people.

Yeah, I've enjoyed living on my own, when I could. Playing house can be pleasant too though, with the right partner.  :)
I have too after my second marriage went bust and an engagement I called off and she moved out. But now I need help and can no longer live alone. I do miss it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2020, 08:55:05 PM
IMO living alone is fine when you've got plenty of distractions and/or a very active social life. If not then things can get lonely.

But yeah, there are some perks to not having to divide your space with another person. ;D Like not having to hide your toothbrush, for instance. ::)   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on August 30, 2020, 09:27:38 PM
It's not about living alone, it's about humans being so willfully awful to one another.

Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but, I hate people.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2020, 09:38:03 PM
Quote from: No one on August 30, 2020, 09:27:38 PM
It's not about living alone, it's about humans being so willfully awful to one another.

Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but, I hate people.

I'm pretty sure you've mentioned it once or twice.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on August 31, 2020, 12:18:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2020, 09:38:03 PM
Quote from: No one on August 30, 2020, 09:27:38 PM
It's not about living alone, it's about humans being so willfully awful to one another.

Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but, I hate people.

I'm pretty sure you've mentioned it once or twice.  ;D
Once or twice? I think you are being frugal.  :blue smiley:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 02, 2020, 02:21:13 PM
Quote from: Randy on August 31, 2020, 12:18:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 30, 2020, 09:38:03 PM
Quote from: No one on August 30, 2020, 09:27:38 PM
It's not about living alone, it's about humans being so willfully awful to one another.

Not sure if I have mentioned this before, but, I hate people.

I'm pretty sure you've mentioned it once or twice.  ;D
Once or twice? I think you are being frugal.  :blue smiley:

Maybe a little. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on September 03, 2020, 02:06:44 AM
So, you're saying there's a chance?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 03, 2020, 02:49:58 AM
Went to the gun range today and murdered a bunch of paper. Scored 197/200 on a bunch of targets after I got the sights adjusted.  ;D

We got home a little late and the wife had actually started cooking dinner!  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 03, 2020, 02:08:55 PM
Quote from: No one on September 03, 2020, 02:06:44 AM
So, you're saying there's a chance?

There's always a chance.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 10, 2020, 06:52:06 PM
ah

got a new job. drug tezt firzt of the week.

apparently im to be a trainer for class a truckdrivers for a water company

startup, so either ill fly with the eaglez or crash and burn with the turkeys

and so it goes
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 10, 2020, 07:26:03 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 10, 2020, 06:52:06 PM
ah

got a new job. drug tezt firzt of the week.

apparently im to be a trainer for class a truckdrivers for a water company

startup, so either ill fly with the eaglez or crash and burn with the turkeys

and so it goes

Mazel tov!  :clapping:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 10, 2020, 07:50:07 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on October 11, 2020, 02:34:49 AM
Having a job is much better than not.  Good on you Billy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on October 11, 2020, 03:04:30 AM
If you need any help with the drug test, I know the good ones.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on October 11, 2020, 03:38:22 AM
:golfclap:
Way to go, billy rubin.


I told you.  :reading:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 11, 2020, 04:08:02 AM
Quote from: No one on October 11, 2020, 03:04:30 AM
If you need any help with the drug test, I know the good ones.

I worked at a defense company for many years. I got laid off in '91 when peace broke out, and hired in again in '96, working there until '14, when I retired. My hiring manager told me that I would have to take a drug test, and I responded, "If they fail me for coffee, I'm had". We both got a chuckle out of that. But I used to drink 2-1/2 pots of high-test a day, back then. Now, two cups of coffee, and I'm feeling like a tweaker.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on October 11, 2020, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 10, 2020, 06:52:06 PM
ah

got a new job. drug tezt firzt of the week.

apparently im to be a trainer for class a truckdrivers for a water company

startup, so either ill fly with the eaglez or crash and burn with the turkeys

and so it goes

:yes!:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on October 12, 2020, 01:05:26 AM
Fantastic news! You will pass the drug test won't you?  :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 12, 2020, 01:48:38 AM
eazily

my life is really boring these days
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on October 14, 2020, 05:26:33 PM
I doubt that you are boring. After all, you have more animals than the zoo and running from swarms of honey bees sounds like fun.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 14, 2020, 07:19:39 PM
yes all that is unusual, maybe, considering.

but i used to buy heroin with police officers with me in the car, and went to jail with communists who were newly captured from the jungle, and bounced down the road at 115 mph after having lost control of my motorcycle.

i haven't done anything particularly risky for a long time. i suppose getting stung by 200 honeybees in 30 seconds could qualify but all things are relative.

i once went down the road at 50 mph on the roof of my truck while 13,000 pounds of honey went off into the verge, but maybe that doesn't qualify.

what exactly does "boring" mean? i don't know anymore.  seriously.

i think facing hard moral questions and making difficult choices is really where the important scenes in th emovie lie. moral dilemmas are where the seriously life-changinf decisions have to be faced.

that's the un-boring stuff, and we all have to do it.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 14, 2020, 10:01:55 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 10, 2020, 06:52:06 PM
ah

got a new job. drug tezt firzt of the week.

apparently im to be a trainer for class a truckdrivers for a water company

startup, so either ill fly with the eaglez or crash and burn with the turkeys

and so it goes

That is some good news :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 31, 2020, 04:51:24 PM
start the new job monday, day after tomorrow

the company has no single person in charge of the office, so it took time to work it through:

did you submit an application?

last week.

oh. now you need to take a drug test.

i did that last week too.

you did?

yes. do you want me to do it again?

no.

(one week later)

now it's time for you to take a drug test . . .

lol

as long as payroll is reliable i can work with anything.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on November 04, 2020, 02:19:31 AM
LOL!!! Sounds like typical management,
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 13, 2020, 09:28:29 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.

(https://media.tenor.com/images/f8320ddb91d7d6ae169b2e99a6a2ff2e/tenor.gif)
So cute!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 13, 2020, 10:06:33 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Her name is Joy.

What a perfectly appropriate name!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on November 13, 2020, 11:51:55 PM
How old is the puppy? She is cute!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 14, 2020, 02:06:58 AM
At some risk of compromising our mantra.......... God bless you Siiver. 

You and Joy need and, almost surely,  deserve each other.   

Here is a virtual rose for You and a Milk bone biscuit for Joy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on November 14, 2020, 03:12:23 AM
Joy is beautiful. I see she came with little white socks.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 14, 2020, 09:10:30 AM
Quote from: Randy on November 13, 2020, 11:51:55 PM
How old is the puppy? She is cute!

Between 2 and 3 months, according to the vet.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 14, 2020, 09:25:58 AM
I learnt a few things about Joy during this brief time she's been with me:

She's hyperactive and doesn't focus on anything that isn't a tasty morsel, but she's damn smart. Almost toilet trained already. This could be explained by the fact that she's mostly Border Collie according to the foster who was looking after her, and that breed is known for their smarts. Even though she doesn't focus much, I can see she's responsive and will be easy to train.

When she's not sleeping she demands undivided attention. Normal puppy stuff.

New people she meets must first pay the belly toll. She lies on her back and exposes her black and white belly, which must be rubbed.

She sometimes makes suckling noises when she dreams.

She took one of my shoes and hid it. I'm still looking.

Yesterday I noticed her whiskers had been cut. According to the vet, some people believe cutting off a dog's whiskers will keep it from finding its way home again. That broke my heart. How can anyone not want such an adorable little puppy?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 14, 2020, 09:29:59 AM
Anybody who thinks that money can't buy you love has never owned a dog.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 15, 2020, 04:17:48 AM
Congrats on the new puppy! Cutting whiskers is only something I've heard of people doing to reduce their cat's ability to navigate, such as jumping accurately onto a couch. I'm not a cat lover, but that seems kind of mean, to me. Just know that border collies need a LOT of stimulation, or they will tear your place apart. Consider yourself warned! :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on November 15, 2020, 09:22:11 AM
I've been auditioning a replacement for Green.
I had a kayak on the verandah while the garage was being replaced.
I was going to move it but an adorable green tree frog had moved in.
So I left it few days until my wife was going to use it and he was still there.
Yes he is a he, I heard his impressive call before I met him.
The kayak is gone but I've set something up on a chair.  He's gone out one night and returned once so far.
It is worrying, there are kookaburras and butcher birds and the nemesis of green tree frogs, green tree snakes (diurnal).
He is big, about palm size with legs folded in.
He let me pick up when I was rearranging his home  :love:
Apparently, maybe they are the most popular pet frog and can live for 20 years in captivity, Green II isn't a prisoner though.

(https://i.imgur.com/nS96zVy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/G7SH0Sa.jpg)


But he's got eyes like Sauron!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 15, 2020, 09:26:10 AM
Love him! :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on November 15, 2020, 03:58:49 PM
I've never seen a frog like this one before. It's cute.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 15, 2020, 08:01:31 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 15, 2020, 04:17:48 AM
Just know that border collies need a LOT of stimulation, or they will tear your place apart. Consider yourself warned! :smilenod:

Yeah I did a little research on the breed these days and everybody says the exact same thing. I got her a food dispenser/toy in which I put small pieces of chicken to keep her occupied for a while.  ;D



She can't go for walks yet because she hasn't received any of her vaccinations, but as soon as that's done, in about a month from now, I'll be taking her outside so that she doesn't stay cooped up indoors all day. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 15, 2020, 08:02:40 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on November 15, 2020, 09:22:11 AM
I've been auditioning a replacement for Green.
I had a kayak on the verandah while the garage was being replaced.
I was going to move it but an adorable green tree frog had moved in.
So I left it few days until my wife was going to use it and he was still there.
Yes he is a he, I heard his impressive call before I met him.
The kayak is gone but I've set something up on a chair.  He's gone out one night and returned once so far.
It is worrying, there are kookaburras and butcher birds and the nemesis of green tree frogs, green tree snakes (diurnal).
He is big, about palm size with legs folded in.
He let me pick up when I was rearranging his home  :love:
Apparently, maybe they are the most popular pet frog and can live for 20 years in captivity, Green II isn't a prisoner though.

(https://i.imgur.com/nS96zVy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/G7SH0Sa.jpg)


But he's got eyes like Sauron!

What a beautiful frog! :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on November 16, 2020, 12:32:23 AM
Borders are one of the more spectacular dogs.  They are the hands down champion herding dogs.  They are blazingly fast, most compatable with human handlers, and smart as hell.

They need a lot of activity in order to prosper.  They do not need to do herding work but their nature needs them to have and to fulfill some sort of responsibility. They prosper best when they can believe that they are earning their keep/

Bottom line: you need to exercise the little canine person more that you would for..... say a Poodle.   Not that a poodle is lazy, it is just that Borders, typically, are Dynamos. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 16, 2020, 01:57:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 16, 2020, 03:13:14 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 16, 2020, 01:57:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

:lol: The 'Fin is going to have her hands full, for sure! 'Fin, make sure the land around your new house is clear of tripping hazards. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2020, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Icarus on November 16, 2020, 12:32:23 AM

[...]

Bottom line: you need to exercise the little canine person more that you would for..... say a Poodle.   Not that a poodle is lazy, it is just that Borders, typically, are Dynamos.

I noticed! :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2020, 07:28:49 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 16, 2020, 01:57:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

:chin: Yes...and with the money I'll save I can spoil her rotten!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 18, 2020, 07:30:52 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 16, 2020, 03:13:14 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 16, 2020, 01:57:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Her name is Joy.

She is completely adorable, and with a border collie (or one who's even border collie-ish) you can dispense with gym membership and at-home exercise machines!

:lol: The 'Fin is going to have her hands full, for sure! 'Fin, make sure the land around your new house is clear of tripping hazards. :smilenod:

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on November 19, 2020, 03:17:14 PM
That is a cute puppy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 19, 2020, 10:35:36 PM
Quote from: Davin on November 19, 2020, 03:17:14 PM
That is a cute puppy.

And she knows it.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on November 27, 2020, 03:34:47 PM
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 27, 2020, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: Randy on November 27, 2020, 03:34:47 PM
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear. :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on November 27, 2020, 07:44:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 27, 2020, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: Randy on November 27, 2020, 03:34:47 PM
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear. :love:

That's wonderful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on November 28, 2020, 02:48:21 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on November 27, 2020, 07:44:50 PM
Quote from: Tank on November 27, 2020, 05:14:50 PM
Quote from: Randy on November 27, 2020, 03:34:47 PM
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's great to hear. :love:

That's wonderful!
:this:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on November 28, 2020, 03:20:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

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Her name is Joy.

One note to keep in mind: If she hasn't been spayed your vet may recommend spaying soon. That is not advisable, for the health of the dog. It's better to wait until after she's at least a year old. That means dealing with her first heat, which can be tiresome and requires extra care that she doesn't meet up with a ready suitor, but it's better for the dog.

"Health Risks of Early Spay/Neuter" | Dogs Naturally (https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/health-risks-of-early-spay-neuter/)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 06:59:30 PM
Quote from: Randy on November 27, 2020, 03:34:47 PM
Yesterday was Thanksgiving day for us here in the U.S. I thought of something that I'm truly thankful for. Actually, it is someone I'm thankful for. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning Crystal in the past. We've kept in contact for several months now. Our friendship has blossomed into something extraordinary. I'm glad to have her in my life.

That's excellent news, Randy!


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: Recusant on November 28, 2020, 03:20:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Her name is Joy.

One note to keep in mind: If she hasn't been spayed your vet may recommend spaying soon. That is not advisable, for the health of the dog. It's better to wait until after she's at least a year old. That means dealing with her first heat, which can be tiresome and requires extra care that she doesn't meet up with a ready suitor, but it's better for the dog.

"Health Risks of Early Spay/Neuter" | Dogs Naturally
(https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/health-risks-of-early-spay-neuter/)

Oh boy  ;D

I guess I'll have to add doggy panties to the shopping list in a few months.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on November 29, 2020, 01:20:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: Recusant on November 28, 2020, 03:20:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Her name is Joy.

One note to keep in mind: If she hasn't been spayed your vet may recommend spaying soon. That is not advisable, for the health of the dog. It's better to wait until after she's at least a year old. That means dealing with her first heat, which can be tiresome and requires extra care that she doesn't meet up with a ready suitor, but it's better for the dog.

"Health Risks of Early Spay/Neuter" | Dogs Naturally
(https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/health-risks-of-early-spay-neuter/)

Oh boy  ;D

I guess I'll have to add doggy panties to the shopping list in a few months.
Do they make such a thing?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 29, 2020, 02:10:37 AM
You bet! One of my parent's friends had a toy poodle that weighed maybe 5 pounds. They never had her fixed, and whenever she came into heat, they had these diapers for her. Our Maltese "Daisy", when she got up to 18 YO had to wear diapers at night due to incontinence. Baby diapers with a tail hole, essentially. :lol: I would have put her down earlier, much as I loved that little girl. She was done long before my wife could let go. I thought about euthanizing her myself, given the suffering that I perceived that she was suffering. But if I had botched it, I'd be pretty damned mad at myself.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2020, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Randy on November 29, 2020, 01:20:40 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 28, 2020, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: Recusant on November 28, 2020, 03:20:47 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on November 13, 2020, 08:45:57 PM
So I adopted a new puppy. It arrived last night. :grin: :love:

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


Her name is Joy.

One note to keep in mind: If she hasn't been spayed your vet may recommend spaying soon. That is not advisable, for the health of the dog. It's better to wait until after she's at least a year old. That means dealing with her first heat, which can be tiresome and requires extra care that she doesn't meet up with a ready suitor, but it's better for the dog.

"Health Risks of Early Spay/Neuter" | Dogs Naturally
(https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/health-risks-of-early-spay-neuter/)

Oh boy  ;D

I guess I'll have to add doggy panties to the shopping list in a few months.
Do they make such a thing?

(https://staticpetz.stoom.com.br/fotos/1575569244122.jpg)

It's not too expensive, at least. :chin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on November 29, 2020, 10:30:49 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 29, 2020, 02:10:37 AM
You bet! One of my parent's friends had a toy poodle that weighed maybe 5 pounds. They never had her fixed, and whenever she came into heat, they had these diapers for her. Our Maltese "Daisy", when she got up to 18 YO had to wear diapers at night due to incontinence. Baby diapers with a tail hole, essentially. :lol: I would have put her down earlier, much as I loved that little girl. She was done long before my wife could let go. I thought about euthanizing her myself, given the suffering that I perceived that she was suffering. But if I had botched it, I'd be pretty damned mad at myself.

It's a tough decision.  :( With my last dog, a 13 yo German Shepherd, we waited too long until finally deciding to euthanise her. She had become paralysed and these huge bed sores opened up on her legs, despite us always picking her up, moving her and changing her position. She suffered a lot before we finally made the merciful decision to end it. If I could go back and change things I would have definitely not have let her suffer that much. Lessons learned for the dog I have now and those to come.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 10:53:10 PM
It's nearly the holidays!  :ppe:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 09, 2020, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 10:53:10 PM
It's nearly the holidays!  :ppe:
I love this time of year. I can't exactly participate in it now but I have my own traditions such as watching the various versions of "A Christmas Carol" before Christmas. I'll find someway to celebrate and enjoy. :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 12:58:38 AM
Quote from: Randy on December 09, 2020, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 10:53:10 PM
It's nearly the holidays!  :ppe:
I love this time of year. I can't exactly participate in it now but I have my own traditions such as watching the various versions of "A Christmas Carol" before Christmas. I'll find someway to celebrate and enjoy. :)

Me too, even though Christmas has no religious meaning to me, it's a special family holiday.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 09, 2020, 02:20:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 12:58:38 AM
Quote from: Randy on December 09, 2020, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 10:53:10 PM
It's nearly the holidays!  :ppe:
I love this time of year. I can't exactly participate in it now but I have my own traditions such as watching the various versions of "A Christmas Carol" before Christmas. I'll find someway to celebrate and enjoy. :)

Me too, even though Christmas has no religious meaning to me, it's a special family holiday.
When I think of the holidays I think of Santa, tree, and gifts. Deity's birthdays I don't recognize.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 09, 2020, 02:29:59 PM
Holidaze are a bonding time for a decent chunk earthlings. Even those that are members of non abrahamic faiths, tend to revel in their merriment.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 09, 2020, 02:38:06 PM
i dont do much for holidays. no traditions, no celebrations.

just another work day, generally with less traffic.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on December 09, 2020, 02:48:02 PM
Angela Merkel plans to lockdown Germany completely at X-Mas time. Our trip to my wife's mother now has to be cancelled  >:(.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on December 09, 2020, 02:53:54 PM
It's just a ploy, she heard you're a real party animal!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: Randy on December 09, 2020, 02:20:37 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 12:58:38 AM
Quote from: Randy on December 09, 2020, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 08, 2020, 10:53:10 PM
It's nearly the holidays!  :ppe:
I love this time of year. I can't exactly participate in it now but I have my own traditions such as watching the various versions of "A Christmas Carol" before Christmas. I'll find someway to celebrate and enjoy. :)

Me too, even though Christmas has no religious meaning to me, it's a special family holiday.
When I think of the holidays I think of Santa, tree, and gifts. Deity's birthdays I don't recognize.

Same.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 09, 2020, 02:48:02 PM
Angela Merkel plans to lockdown Germany completely at X-Mas time. Our trip to my wife's mother now has to be cancelled  >:(.

That sucks. This pandemic has really made 2020 a bit of a nothing year, hasn't it?  :-\

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on December 10, 2020, 05:45:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 09, 2020, 02:48:02 PM
Angela Merkel plans to lockdown Germany completely at X-Mas time. Our trip to my wife's mother now has to be cancelled  >:(.

That sucks. This pandemic has really made 2020 a bit of a nothing year, hasn't it?  :-\

Fuck Merkel, we are thinking about breaking the law here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 10, 2020, 07:36:33 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.

That's a load off!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 10, 2020, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.

that is excellent.

esophageal cancer is a serious widowmaker.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 09:30:48 PM
Thanks, guys. I know a guy who died a painful death of it. I have to quit alcohol, though, which is kind of a bummer. I'll live longer without it. What I have is something common in older white males. The stomach lining cells start to replace the esophagus' lining cells, moving upwards as time goes on. Some of them can develop into cancer, but evidently mine aren't that type, as the doctor said I don't need additional screening, later.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 10, 2020, 10:42:08 PM
Good news, DL! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 11:44:57 PM
Thanks, Silver! I'm at an age where the general trajectory of my life and health are headed downhill, and I'd like to not suffer. I have arthritis in my feet and have had three surgeries. The last one didn't help, and I probably have at least two more before I see results. I can't walk very far or stand for very long, so my weight is creeping up, and so is my blood pressure. I could easily reduce both, if I could follow doctor's orders and walk some distance. I'm thinking of getting one of those small pools that one swims into a current. I'm not keen on sharing people's effluvia at a public pool.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 11, 2020, 12:43:37 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.
That's wonderful to hear! Good news!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 11, 2020, 01:47:08 AM
Quote from: Randy on December 11, 2020, 12:43:37 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.
That's wonderful to hear! Good news!

Thanks! I almost didn't post anything because of your situation.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.
Excellent.  :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 02:11:53 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 10, 2020, 05:45:50 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 09, 2020, 06:34:00 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on December 09, 2020, 02:48:02 PM
Angela Merkel plans to lockdown Germany completely at X-Mas time. Our trip to my wife's mother now has to be cancelled  >:(.

That sucks. This pandemic has really made 2020 a bit of a nothing year, hasn't it?  :-\

Fuck Merkel, we are thinking about breaking the law here.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/ad/04/08ad040cdec96e9a3071ce4312c2a7fe.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 11, 2020, 03:41:15 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 11, 2020, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 10, 2020, 06:29:21 PM
The biopsy from my esophageal growths came back negative.  :frolic: They were only caused by reflux, which is now being controlled, I hope.
Excellent.  :smilenod:

Thanks!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 11:04:00 AM
I go free registration for a conference next year! :popcorn: It would have cost me about US$ 100 to attend.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 14, 2020, 12:38:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 11:04:00 AM
I go free registration for a conference next year! :popcorn: It would have cost me about US$ 100 to attend.

But is it one you want to go too? :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 12:51:09 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 14, 2020, 12:38:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 14, 2020, 11:04:00 AM
I go free registration for a conference next year! :popcorn: It would have cost me about US$ 100 to attend.

But is it one you want to go too? :)

Yep!  ;D I went last year and this year's online version. Next year it's going to be in a cute little German town nearby, so that's always fun! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 17, 2020, 01:09:09 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.
Awwwww!
That is so sweet!
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 17, 2020, 09:11:57 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.

Aaawwww congrats to the new psychologist and proud father! :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 17, 2020, 09:57:19 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.
Congratulations to your daughter. You must be very proud of her.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 17, 2020, 10:53:03 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 18, 2020, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.

So cute.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2020, 11:38:06 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.

They're graduating a lot younger these days, aren't they? Must be a precocious generation. :chin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 18, 2020, 03:09:44 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 18, 2020, 11:38:06 AM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 17, 2020, 12:48:44 PM
Daughter one has served her servitude, passed her final test, is now officially a physiologist.

You in your ebullience accepted an incorrect auto correct.

Oh ye right, psychologist, she is now a psychologist

(https://i.imgur.com/l9kbsuI.jpg)

The disturbed of thought couldn't hope for anyone nicer.

They're graduating a lot younger these days, aren't they? Must be a precocious generation. :chin:

So true! I've met two new doctors in the last couple of weeks, and they look young enough to be my grandchildren, if I had any.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 22, 2020, 12:49:21 PM
Sorry

She graduated some years ago and has been doing the almost psychologist thing, working four days paid, one day for free and thankful for opportunity to do so.

She still has to do a case study to convince the Psychologism that she is worthy of acceptance into the guild.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2020, 02:32:39 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 22, 2020, 12:49:21 PM
Sorry

She graduated some years ago and has been doing the almost psychologist thing, working four days paid, one day for free and thankful for opportunity to do so.

She still has to do a case study to convince the Psychologism that she is worthy of acceptance into the guild.

:notsure: Even younger then? :shocked:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 26, 2020, 08:38:21 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 27, 2020, 05:22:23 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)

How is she doing with the distemper?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 05:41:50 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)

How is she doing with the distemper?

The last blood test results came back and they were good, so the vet decided vaccinating her will help to suppress the disease, so that's what we did.  ;D She's been on several antibiotics this past month and a half so that keep secondary infections in her tummy from getting worse. It's been under control so far.  ;D

The vet's optimistic that she will get through this without serious effects, so I am too. :grin: 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 27, 2020, 06:02:50 PM
Good news on the distemper issue! :smilenod:

We learned to close the bathroom doors when we left the house, especially if it was for dinner, Our little dogs would drag toilet paper all over the house.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 06:03:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 05:41:50 PM
The vet's optimistic that she will get through this without serious effects, so I am too. :grin:

That is good the hear. I hope the vet is right.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 06:27:17 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 27, 2020, 06:02:50 PM
Good news on the distemper issue! :smilenod:

We learned to close the bathroom doors when we left the house, especially if it was for dinner, Our little dogs would drag toilet paper all over the house.

Heheh!  ;D

Quote from: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 06:03:03 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 05:41:50 PM
The vet's optimistic that she will get through this without serious effects, so I am too. :grin:

That is good the hear. I hope the vet is right.

*fingers crossed* :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 28, 2020, 12:59:36 AM
Joy has greatly improved. Is she out of the woods yet?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 28, 2020, 08:59:46 PM
Quote from: Randy on December 28, 2020, 12:59:36 AM
Joy has greatly improved. Is she out of the woods yet?

Not quite, unfortunately, but almost.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2020, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)

:snicker:  That is so puppy, I love it!  Good news on the distemper too, fingers tightly crossed for her.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2020, 12:19:41 AM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 28, 2020, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)

:snicker:  That is so puppy, I love it!  Good news on the distemper too, fingers tightly crossed for her.

:snicker: And like any good puppy she's able to quickly dispel feelings of anger in her humans.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on December 29, 2020, 02:37:19 AM
With those puppy dog eyes, you can't be mad. What a sweetie.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 29, 2020, 06:17:21 PM
the difference between cats and dogs is that when dogs are destructive, they're cute.

but when cats are destructive, they're satanic and you want to drive stakes thrugh their hearts
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 29, 2020, 07:50:11 PM
Quote from: Anne D. on December 29, 2020, 02:37:19 AM
With those puppy dog eyes, you can't be mad. What a sweetie.

Agreed.  ;D

Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2020, 06:17:21 PM
the difference between cats and dogs is that when dogs are destructive, they're cute.

but when cats are destructive, they're satanic and you want to drive stakes thrugh their hearts

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/41/59/1d/41591d6a2704781b3c5ec37c85692aa8.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on December 30, 2020, 01:30:02 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 29, 2020, 06:17:21 PM
the difference between cats and dogs is that when dogs are destructive, they're cute.

but when cats are destructive, they're satanic and you want to drive stakes thrugh their hearts
:rofl: Well said!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on January 05, 2021, 02:31:43 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 05:41:50 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 27, 2020, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 27, 2020, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: Sandra Craft on December 27, 2020, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 26, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
My puppy Joy got her first shots today! ;D

Good!  Too bad we can't give the lollipops afterwards.

;D Heh, I gave her a new leather bone for being such a good girl. When we came home she gave me a present as well -- loads of newspaper shreds on the floor for me to clean up. ::)

(https://i.imgur.com/hV0NtiA.jpg)

How is she doing with the distemper?

The last blood test results came back and they were good, so the vet decided vaccinating her will help to suppress the disease, so that's what we did.  ;D She's been on several antibiotics this past month and a half so that keep secondary infections in her tummy from getting worse. It's been under control so far.  ;D

The vet's optimistic that she will get through this without serious effects, so I am too. :grin:
Very good news  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 05, 2021, 04:13:15 PM
 :this:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 06:59:52 PM
:grin:

So far, so good. She gets her second shot on the 16th.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 05, 2021, 09:01:54 PM
here's a technique you might consider for hr if inoculation isnt helpful

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TBsl2BHmB/

it appears to have wide spread benefits

and is said to be fundamentally illuminating

im sure you could adapt the technique
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on January 05, 2021, 09:06:52 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 05, 2021, 09:01:54 PM
here's a technique you might consider if inoculation isnt helpful

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TBsl2BHmB/

it appears to have widespread benefits

:watching:

So buttholes are where the chlorophyll's at?  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 06, 2021, 03:06:58 AM
i didn't say that i knew how it worked
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 06, 2021, 05:10:42 AM
So, these guys are sort of "mooning" the sun. Are their "rings" going to get bleached or tanned? Does their junk hang in the way of the sunshine? So many questions that I actually don't want answers to!  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 07, 2021, 12:58:46 AM
Sometimes my esteemed HAF friends become really weird. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 07, 2021, 03:17:37 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 07, 2021, 12:58:46 AM
Sometimes my esteemed HAF friends become really weird.
Icarus!
There you are! I was thinking about you, today. I'm glad to "see" you here. So glad that I even appreciate your comment.  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 07, 2021, 11:27:27 PM
Here I am Mags.  Thanks for wondering. :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 03, 2021, 05:30:35 PM
off for a covid inoculation in an hour.

have to drive an hour to do it. all th elocal stuff was booked up
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on March 03, 2021, 07:08:23 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 03, 2021, 05:30:35 PM
off for a covid inoculation in an hour.

have to drive an hour to do it. all th elocal stuff was booked up

:frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2021, 12:34:43 AM
lol

nothing is easy

slowed to pull onto the ramp on the interstate highway and suddenly i had no brakes.

now, i'm not fussy, but i do prefer brakes over no brakes. the pedal just sank to the floor, but i would get some action if i pumped th ebrakes.

ah, i says,  master cylinder seals shot. easy fix.

but it was not to be an easy fix.

i drove without brakes the 60 miles to the grocery store where they were administering the inoculations, went in and showed them my nearly 60-year-old vaccination book from the world health organization, with every page full and a new one stapled into the middle. the guy who gave me the injection had never seen one. and there were no entries since 1974, since i have had nothing but tetanus since that time.

before i left i bought brake fluid and salt and vinegar crisps for the daughter, went outside and crawled under the front to look. and there was a puddle of polyglycol under the near side wheel. rusted out hard line. not so easy at all.

so tomorrow i've got to go buy a length of 3/16-inch brake line, cut the line under the pan and flare it, then splice in the new piece of brake line and run it to the caliper. i should replace the entire line that runs from the wheel to the off side proportioning valve, but it was installed before they put the engine in, and there is fuck-all of space to wiggle a five-foot piece of rigid line in under th emotor. so the shade tree solution is optimal for me.

then just bleed the system and i'm back to driving the ol entropy express again.

but i have been inoculated. should i suddenly become autistic, it was nice knowing you all.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2021, 01:41:53 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 04, 2021, 12:34:43 AM
lol

nothing is easy

slowed to pull onto the ramp on the interstate highway and suddenly i had no brakes.

now, i'm not fussy, but i do prefer brakes over no brakes. the pedal just sank to the floor, but i would get some action if i pumped th ebrakes.

ah, i says,  master cylinder seals shot. easy fix.

but it was not to be an easy fix.

i drove without brakes the 60 miles to the grocery store where they were administering the inoculations, went in and showed them my nearly 60-year-old vaccination book from the world health organization, with every page full and a new one stapled into the middle. the guy who gave me the injection had never seen one. and there were no entries since 1974, since i have had nothing but tetanus since that time.

before i left i bought brake fluid and salt and vinegar crisps for the daughter, went outside and crawled under the front to look. and there was a puddle of polyglycol under the near side wheel. rusted out hard line. not so easy at all.

so tomorrow i've got to go buy a length of 3/16-inch brake line, cut the line under the pan and flare it, then splice in the new piece of brake line and run it to the caliper. i should replace the entire line that runs from the wheel to the off side proportioning valve, but it was installed before they put the engine in, and there is fuck-all of space to wiggle a five-foot piece of rigid line in under th emotor. so the shade tree solution is optimal for me.

then just bleed the system and i'm back to driving the ol entropy express again.

but i have been inoculated. should i suddenly become autistic, it was nice knowing you all.

Somewhere, an engineer is sitting at his desk, feet up and laughing maniacally about this. That engineer is not me. I've seen enough stupid "designs" to last me a lifetime. It must have been fun driving that all that distance that way. Years ago, one of the wheel cylinders on my truck sprung a leak. There was nice weather, so I didn't get your experience. I was only about a mile from home, so I carefully judged traffic, drove slowly and used the parking brake to slow down/stop. I didn't waste any time with the old drum brake setup. I ordered a conversion kit and put disc brakes on the front. Did a complete suspension rebuild at the same time. 200k+ miles on a '70 Chevy 3/4T truck, it was due for wear part replacement, anyway. The lower control arm nuts get 260 Ft-Lbs new. I used a 3 foot cheater pipe and had my 300 pound son stand on the control arm. What a bitch of a job. If I'm alive 45 years from now (I'd be 113 YO), I'm not rebuilding that front end.  :sadshake:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there should be a shuttle valve that isolates the leaky circuit so that you at least have some brakes. Does you vehicle have some weird setup?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2021, 04:31:48 AM
its supposed to isolate the front discs from the back drums, but somehow the entire master cylinder reservoir drained out of the leaky line. this pickup isnt old enough to have one of the two-well cast iron things that were so simple

tomorrow ill try to figure out why the whole thing went empty instead of only half of it. theres a shuttle valve in there? therez no partition in the reservoir to separate the circuits

maybe the valve is in that proportioning block on the inner fender?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2021, 04:21:32 PM
Yes, at the proportioning valve. At least that's how my vehicles are. Though I will confess that I don't know that for certain on my newer Kia vehicles, if yours leaked out like that. They are 5 and 6 years old, and still under warrantee, so I don't fiddle with anything under the hood. Except that I did put a new battery in my wife's car a couple years ago.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2021, 05:25:50 PM
well then i'm off to the auto parts store.

going to drop off some paperwork at the post office for my number two son to get  passport too. my wife has been doing it so far and all that is left is to pay the money and drop off the form. but she has little faith in me

do you want me to do it? i have to go to town anyway to get the brake line

i don't know. do you know how to write the checks?

i have been writing checks since you were 8 years old. i assume they will tell me wh to write them to.

there's paperwork to goo with it.

i can figure that out too.

okay, i guess. ill get up in a few minutes and show you where everything is.

<two minutes later she comes thumping down the stairs>

i'm going with you. i don't trust you to be out by yourself

lol.

i love this woman. good thing, because otherwise she'd piss me off all th etime.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on March 04, 2021, 06:56:39 PM
I found my temporary ID from when I last applied. I was able to fill out the form and have my replacement ID sent. Now I don't have to go to the DDS.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 08, 2021, 11:21:15 PM
sunset.

i went outside to shut in the chickens and there was a redwing blackbird in the elm trees south of the house.

it's spring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 09, 2021, 12:47:27 AM
Going to meet up with a fellow wood carver tomorrow morning. We're all up on our vaccinations but will still mask and keep our distance. This guy is really good. I hope to show some of my meager efforts and look at his collection of carvings. He's done a couple dozen of the M.C. Escher carvings, which are expertly executed. He's been carving for almost as long as I have been alive, since he's 88 YO.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 11, 2021, 02:05:10 AM
peepers!

there was a wind from the west today in the morning, but as the day went on it turned and by afternoon it was blowing warm from the south. its always a south wind that brings them out.

after sunset my number three son came in from school and announced that that the first frogs were calling.

i went outside and there they were, just an occasional call in the dark. in another two or three days they'll be so many and so loud that you have to shout to be heard by  someone standing next to you if youre down in the slough with them.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 21, 2021, 02:05:15 AM
i have no idea who this guy is, but hes my kind of man

(https://i.imgur.com/I6eplenl.png)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on March 22, 2021, 11:11:00 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 21, 2021, 02:05:15 AM
i have no idea who this guy is, but hes my kind of man

(https://i.imgur.com/I6eplenl.png)

:lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on March 23, 2021, 04:53:09 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 21, 2021, 02:05:15 AM
i have no idea who this guy is, but hes my kind of man

(https://i.imgur.com/I6eplenl.png)

Like Trump's "Covfefe".
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on March 24, 2021, 01:49:02 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 21, 2021, 02:05:15 AM
i have no idea who this guy is, but hes my kind of man

(https://i.imgur.com/I6eplenl.png)
Yes Billy there's no surprise there. :grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 27, 2021, 11:35:41 PM
finally. after what, six weeks? i'm in a truck and heading out monday to start making money again.

(https://i.imgur.com/VFIKIyVl.jpg)

the positive part is that the money is good. the negative part is that it's two weeks on, one week off. so i'll be living in ^^^this for my fourteen days out.

i'm pretty easy about living requirements, but this truck may be a challenge. its an old international flattop, 23 years old, and although it runs great, it has features from the last century, and not many of them. so it has minimal lighting, instrumentation, traction control, and there's only a single 12 volt power socket in the thing. i have dedicated that to a small 300 watt inverter to run my GPS, my computer, and to charge my cellphone. it's essential that i keep this circuit functional, because all my paperwork gets submitted by PDF weekly in order for me to get paid. if i can't keep that telephone charged, i'm in big doo doo. im looking for a solar unit as a backup right now. but i can't do anything else that takes amps, because i want those wires 100 percent functional, 100 percent of the time.

the rest of the truck is pretty spartan. because i haven't hooked up a 12-volt circuit to the battery, i don't have a refridgerator, so i'm eating dry food until i get around to changing that. that's fine, because i'm still working on losing weight for the races in july, but i'd like to stay vegan, and that's difficult. i think it has airconditioning, but i won't be using that. there's an FM radio, but i don't know how to make it work. too many features.

off monday morning to get the trailer inspected, and then i'm hauling frac sand from the railroad and river loadouts to frac pads in ohio, west virginia, and pennsylvania.

we'll see how well this pays the bills.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on March 28, 2021, 12:47:10 AM
Do you know about power banks?

https://www.amazon.com/external-cell-phone-batteries/b?ie=UTF8&node=7073960011
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 28, 2021, 02:50:15 AM
i just bought this one

https://www.amazon.com/PSOOO-50000mAh-Charging-Flashlight-Capacity/dp/B08Q3ZMXJC/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=solar+cell+phone+charger&qid=1616895912&sr=8-9

50000  mAh battery with two USB inputs and 4 outputs

initial charging f any booster is the weak point in my system, because i don't have access to grid power. if the 12-volt output of my truck's wiring fails, i have to clip into the battery cables or splice something into the wiring harness. not a problem to do, but awkward in the field.  a solar self-charging battery pack will let me have something independent of my truck's alternator.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 12:14:01 AM
dammit

i was looking forward to a relaxing evening eating a salad, listening to the rain, and crashing early to make up for yezterdays 20 hour day.

thenni got a flat o  the trailer

but the fixit truck got here in about ten minutez so im off in a bit and today will be much shorter. so excellent
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on April 09, 2021, 02:43:11 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 12:14:01 AM
dammit

i was looking forward to a relaxing evening eating a salad, listening to the rain, and crashing early to make up for yezterdays 20 hour day.

thenni got a flat o  the trailer

but the fixit truck got here in about ten minutez so im off in a bit and today will be much shorter. so excellent
I used to love to listen to the rain. I can't hear it anymore. It's one of the things that chemotherapy has taken away a part of my hearing. But I used to love to sleep listening to it at night as I tried to sleep.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 09, 2021, 08:22:18 PM
i have metal roofs so the experience is also tactile

the heavy sheet iron roofs we had when i waz a child in manila uzed to thunder during the monsoons
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 19, 2021, 06:26:34 PM
bck ssome thirty years ago when i stole my wife away from her husband and we ran off together, she was an avid plant person. th ehouse we lived uin was a riot of flowers, vines, and fruit trees. then we had many years of pretty bleak poverty where we didn't spend much time on beauty.

now the kids are fledging and we're starting to get some better financial stability, and she's starting to pay more attention to plants. the latest is a shelf of carnivorous plants she's disovered in a local nursery

(https://i.imgur.com/drk8zWYl.jpg)

she called me up and told me she had found a shef of pitcher plants in the nursery, of all things, and was going to buy one. i think they're beautiful, and fascinating, and told her to buy two

(https://i.imgur.com/Sin6rPol.jpg)

i don't know how they fill up th epitchers under the caps. you're supposed to mist them.

in addition, she found a sundew, which i have never in my life even seen

(https://i.imgur.com/kw3pYxjl.jpg)

and our venus flytrap, which has successfully survived the winter and is busy reducing our fly population at an infintesimally ineffective rate

(https://i.imgur.com/WeXEArbl.jpg)

the flytrap bloomed with a beutiful little flower on a tall stem. anotheris coing up and i'll post a picture when it pops
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on April 21, 2021, 12:42:52 PM
I had a good breakfast, am about to lounge in the tub for a bit, and then I'm going to the gym.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 22, 2021, 01:56:27 AM
I have had ants of various species in my yard and my driveway. The fire ants are mean little bastards whose bite is venomous.

Soaring around on You Tube I found a simple way to dispatch the miserable beasties.   About 60 ccs of granulated sugar and about 15 or 20 ccs of Borax.  Somewhere around a three to one mix is about right but not a critical proportion.  Mix with just enough water to make a slurry.   Place a little bit of that potion near the ant bed. Within two hours, the ant colony will be wiped out. The greedy little bastards will consume the potion and also take some of it back into their den to share with the others including the queen.  Borax kills ants....who knew such a simple and common substance could be so effective?   Borax is also a marvelous cleaner for all sorts of uses.  Cheap too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 22, 2021, 05:44:14 PM
venus flytrap flower

(https://i.imgur.com/7ZGWZrZl.jpg)

about the size of a shilling, ifany of you still remember thatfar back

a nickel to the yanks
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on April 23, 2021, 05:48:53 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on April 22, 2021, 05:44:14 PM
venus flytrap flower
(https://i.imgur.com/7ZGWZrZl.jpg)
...

:tellmemore:
Pretty.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 23, 2021, 11:45:32 AM
They look like hungry baby birds.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 23, 2021, 03:50:17 PM
i never knew they flowered

not a plant to be trusting around, if youre an insect attracted to nectar, tho
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 23, 2021, 06:20:42 PM
Feed me, Seymour!  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 28, 2021, 02:17:41 PM
A friend of mine is really into venus flytraps. She calls them her "babies"  ;D

She would get really angry at people poking their "mouths" to see them close. She told me they close them only a certain number of times before shrivelling up. Interesting trivia.   ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 28, 2021, 06:58:18 PM
i didnt know they ever opened again. i thought they were single-shot
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 29, 2021, 07:32:17 PM
I have a now phone. So the battery now lasts longer!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 05, 2021, 02:30:59 AM
im home!

for a bit anyway.

my three bosses want me to take their new truck to our lease company to gey it ibspected, so i have tomorrow off. then ill take the new tractor and tgeir brand new driver to get him through orientation.

then my trucking company goes from three bosses and one driver, to three boss3s and two drivers.

all we need is another driver but they srem to be rare. because i are one, this seems odd tto me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 05, 2021, 05:31:17 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on May 05, 2021, 02:30:59 AM
im home!

for a bit anyway.

my three bosses want me to take their new truck to our lease company to gey it ibspected, so i have tomorrow off. then ill take the new tractor and tgeir brand new driver to get him through orientation.

then my trucking company goes from three bosses and one driver, to three boss3s and two drivers.

all we need is another driver but they srem to be rare. because i are one, this seems odd tto me.
Why so many bosses?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 05, 2021, 11:55:02 AM
i thought originally there was just my boss the truck mechanic, who troubleshoots and fixes the truck. but he works away from the house two weeks at a time so i mostly work  with his wife, boss number two, who is also a truck mechanic and handles parts and logistics.  then while i was out the first week i found out that they were partnered with boss number three, a field supervisor for the same company, who i had never heard of, but who handles the business side and such. so all three of them divide the company up, and when i communicate with them i send everything to all three. it appears to work so far

if they get a total of three drivers we ll have a staggered rotation in which two drivers are in a truck of their own two on one off, and the third dtiver's two weeks is in each truck for one week while the other driver of that truck is on home time.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 09, 2021, 02:57:49 AM
Tomorrow May 9 is mothers day.  Here is a salute and a word of gratitude for all you moms out there.

I need an emoji with a nice arrangement of flowers for all of you.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2021, 02:20:15 PM
Happy mother's day to all the mothers here! :love:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 09, 2021, 07:23:27 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 09, 2021, 02:20:15 PM
Happy mother's day to all the mothers here! :love:
Thank you, Fernandita. :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Davin on May 10, 2021, 03:42:35 PM
Happy Mother's Day yesterday and Mexican Mother's Day today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 10, 2021, 11:09:16 PM
Quote from: Davin on May 10, 2021, 03:42:35 PM
Happy Mother's Day yesterday and Mexican Mother's Day today.
Yes, thank you, Davinsito.  :hug2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Randy on May 11, 2021, 05:01:00 AM
I'd forgotten that yesterday (Sunday) was mother's day. Congratulations on staying sane. I've had two children and I think they've aged me greatly!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 12, 2021, 08:54:37 AM
Quote from: Randy on May 11, 2021, 05:01:00 AM
I'd forgotten that yesterday (Sunday) was mother's day. Congratulations on staying sane. I've had two children and I think they've aged me greatly!
Thank you, Randy.  :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 17, 2021, 08:12:12 AM
I have taken up litter picking around my local area. Known as 'Wombling' after the 'Wombles of Wimbledon Common'.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on May 17, 2021, 08:51:25 AM
There's a subset of geocachers who make a practice of CITO "cache in, trash out," which can be as minimal as picking up at least one item of rubbish found during the search or in the vicinity of the geocache. It has long been my personal practice to clear some rubbish from areas that I visit and enjoy, so the "CITO" ethos is a natural for me. I'll even bring along a sack, if I'm feeling ambitious. I'm rarely disappointed, even in somewhat remote areas.  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on May 19, 2021, 02:32:49 AM
If this was the grumpy thread I would say that a lot of people are irresponsible slobs.  I live on a street that is drive time busy.   A few of those those pigs asses throw all sorts of trash out of their car windows. 

On the plus side I am pleased to notice that there are many daily walkers who routinely pick up the trash that the slobs have carelessly deposited into an otherwise pleasant neighborhood.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 19, 2021, 05:18:13 PM
I get thanked pretty regularly by people who see me Wombling.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 20, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
This weekend I graduated law school at the ripe young age of 45 (in the US it's a 3-year postgrad degree). It was a grueling semester in many ways, not least of which involved my not being able to breathe well after developing really bad bronchitis. End of last month when I was finally able to get in to a pulmonologist (US has The.Best.Health.Care.System.In.The.World!) my lung function was down to 30 percent. The pulmonologist, an Aussie, was amazing and kind and extremely competent and got me on meds and breathing normally again in a few days. I can fucking breathe again! So fucking grateful and happy. Weeded my little garden today. Spring has sprung here. I'm vaccinated as are all my peops, whom I finally got to see and hug this weekend after a year of not. Feeling so grateful and happy.  :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on May 20, 2021, 09:43:47 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 20, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
This weekend I graduated law school at the ripe young age of 45 (in the US it's a 3-year postgrad degree). It was a grueling semester in many ways, not least of which involved my not being able to breathe well after developing really bad bronchitis. End of last month when I was finally able to get in to a pulmonologist (US has The.Best.Health.Care.System.In.The.World!) my lung function was down to 30 percent. The pulmonologist, an Aussie, was amazing and kind and extremely competent and got me on meds and breathing normally again in a few days. I can fucking breathe again! So fucking grateful and happy. Weeded my little garden today. Spring has sprung here. I'm vaccinated as are all my peops, whom I finally got to see and hug this weekend after a year of not. Feeling so grateful and happy.  :D

Excellent!  (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fattachments.emergencyoffice.com.au%2Fproducts%2Fimages_small%2F7027.png&hash=dd575f7747b84b7a6097781fc0a6e05658f985b5)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on May 20, 2021, 01:04:37 PM
Good for you Anne.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 20, 2021, 04:20:16 PM
Thanks, Bad Penny and jumbojak  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 20, 2021, 05:54:31 PM
Congrats!  :pedant: 🠐 in a good way!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on May 20, 2021, 09:40:01 PM
Congratulations, Anne D.  :clapping:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 20, 2021, 09:47:46 PM
co gratulations.

why does law interest you?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 20, 2021, 10:10:12 PM
Congrats, Anne D. I'm an attorney.  When do you take the Bar?  What state?  What kind of law do you want to practice?

I've been practicing almost 40 years - there are worse professions.  Live long and prosper.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 20, 2021, 10:19:20 PM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 20, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
This weekend I graduated law school at the ripe young age of 45 (in the US it's a 3-year postgrad degree). It was a grueling semester in many ways, not least of which involved my not being able to breathe well after developing really bad bronchitis. End of last month when I was finally able to get in to a pulmonologist (US has The.Best.Health.Care.System.In.The.World!) my lung function was down to 30 percent. The pulmonologist, an Aussie, was amazing and kind and extremely competent and got me on meds and breathing normally again in a few days. I can fucking breathe again! So fucking grateful and happy. Weeded my little garden today. Spring has sprung here. I'm vaccinated as are all my peops, whom I finally got to see and hug this weekend after a year of not. Feeling so grateful and happy.  :D

Congrats, Anne! :party:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 21, 2021, 04:25:14 AM
Mazel tov!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 21, 2021, 06:20:05 AM
Thanks, all!  :)

Billy rubin, I went to law school because I see being a lawyer as a way to help others more meaningfully and directly than I was able to with my existing education and background. So far it's proven true. While in school I've been able to represent many clients facing criminal charges (Minnesota allows students to practice under supervision); for me, nothing really compares to the feeling of getting someone released from custody or getting his or her case dismissed. Our criminal legal system is clogged with so many bullshit cases.

Ecurb N., I didn't realize you were an attorney.  :) What kind of law? I take the bar at the end of July here in Minnesota. My goal is to get hired on with a public defender's office within the next two years. Most of the area offices aren't hiring those who haven't passed the bar yet, though, and competition is pretty fierce in my metro area, so I'll likely end up clerking for a judge for a year or two first.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on May 21, 2021, 09:37:56 AM
Splendid to hear, Anne D. and my sincere congratulations. I admire your willingness to take on the task of getting through law school, and hurrah for being able to breathe!

:brava:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 21, 2021, 03:13:02 PM
Quote from: Anne D. on May 20, 2021, 03:24:52 AM
This weekend I graduated law school at the ripe young age of 45 (in the US it's a 3-year postgrad degree). It was a grueling semester in many ways, not least of which involved my not being able to breathe well after developing really bad bronchitis. End of last month when I was finally able to get in to a pulmonologist (US has The.Best.Health.Care.System.In.The.World!) my lung function was down to 30 percent. The pulmonologist, an Aussie, was amazing and kind and extremely competent and got me on meds and breathing normally again in a few days. I can fucking breathe again! So fucking grateful and happy. Weeded my little garden today. Spring has sprung here. I'm vaccinated as are all my peops, whom I finally got to see and hug this weekend after a year of not. Feeling so grateful and happy.  :D

A very good reason to be cheerful!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 21, 2021, 06:03:18 PM
Thank you both  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2021, 02:58:08 AM
I was a clerk for a federal judge for 2 years, a trial lawyer for 25 years, and now am an in-house counsel for a health care system for the past 11 years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 23, 2021, 03:30:33 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on May 22, 2021, 02:58:08 AM
I was a clerk for a federal judge for 2 years, a trial lawyer for 25 years, and now am an in-house counsel for a health care system for the past 11 years.

Wow--very cool career path. Kudos on landing a federal clerkship. Pretty darn impressive.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 23, 2021, 04:32:17 PM
It was the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in D. C.   My judge was a senior judge, so we officed in Texas and flew to D.C. or elsewhere to hear oral arguments.  Great first job.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 02, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
home for a week. took my first shower in 16 days

the house is overrun with kittens. there are kittens upstairs, kittens downstairs, kittens underfoot. luckily theyre all tame so we can give them away after bit

im in bed and there are kittens on the bed , kittens on the windowsill, kittens on the tree stump i use for a nightstand, kittens in the hall

all running around after each other at a million miles anhour while i listen 5o the birds outside
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 02, 2021, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 02, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
home for a week. took my first shower in 16 days

the house is overrun with kittens. there are kittens upstairs, kittens downstairs, kittens underfoot. luckily theyre all tame so we can give them away after bit

im in bed and there are kittens on the bed , kittens on the windowsill, kittens on the tree stump i use for a nightstand, kittens in the hall

all running around after each other at a million miles anhour while i listen 5o the birds outside

I am trying to think who will be the best  actor to play you in the TV series based on your life.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on June 02, 2021, 01:52:14 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 02, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
home for a week. took my first shower in 16 days

the house is overrun with kittens. there are kittens upstairs, kittens downstairs, kittens underfoot. luckily theyre all tame so we can give them away after bit

im in bed and there are kittens on the bed , kittens on the windowsill, kittens on the tree stump i use for a nightstand, kittens in the hall

all running around after each other at a million miles anhour while i listen 5o the birds outside

This sounds lovely. Congrats on being home  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2021, 05:38:44 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 02, 2021, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 02, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
home for a week. took my first shower in 16 days

the house is overrun with kittens. there are kittens upstairs, kittens downstairs, kittens underfoot. luckily theyre all tame so we can give them away after bit

im in bed and there are kittens on the bed , kittens on the windowsill, kittens on the tree stump i use for a nightstand, kittens in the hall

all running around after each other at a million miles anhour while i listen 5o the birds outside

I am trying to think who will be the best  actor to play you in the TV series based on your life.

I vote for Billy Bob Thornton.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 02, 2021, 06:22:42 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 02, 2021, 05:38:44 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 02, 2021, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 02, 2021, 11:00:32 AM
home for a week. took my first shower in 16 days

the house is overrun with kittens. there are kittens upstairs, kittens downstairs, kittens underfoot. luckily theyre all tame so we can give them away after bit

im in bed and there are kittens on the bed , kittens on the windowsill, kittens on the tree stump i use for a nightstand, kittens in the hall

all running around after each other at a million miles anhour while i listen 5o the birds outside

I am trying to think who will be the best  actor to play you in the TV series based on your life.

I vote for Billy Bob Thornton.

I can't find fault with that bit of casting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 03, 2021, 12:37:51 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/68sFZw0l.jpg)

the winter before last this one's mother was this size and climbed to the top of a pile of dead out beehives down by the warehouse and cried. that night it snowed, and she wouldnt have made it.

now i picked this one up and it went to sleep in my hand so im stuck until it wakes up.

i googled billy bob thornton. ive never heard of him or anything he ever did, except ive heard of a television program called fargo.

so i dont know what to think.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 03, 2021, 04:34:18 AM
 :hug:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 04, 2021, 07:38:57 PM
many years ago there was a book written by a technical writer called

zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance

in it, the author explored a system of philosophy that was gradually revealed by a journey across western america, by motorcycle.

he was able to use the understanding of a mechanical device as a framework for understanding ways of thinking, and of apprehending reality.

i do the same. to me, working on a machine is to step into a world where rules exist that cannot be abrogated-- turn a right-hand nut clockwise, and it will tighten. turn it anticlockwise, and it will loosen. provide a properly assembled motor with compression, a correct fuel ratio, and a spark at the right time, and it will cannot help but run. if it doesn't, it is missing something in the previous list.

workibng on a machine rovides me with a means of clearing my head of ambigguity, inthe things i think about and try to understand. i spend 12 to 14 hours per day with my hands on a steering wheel, and theres nothing for my head to do but think. sometimes i'm successful, and sometimes not. but occupying my hands with a mechanical task somehow frees my mind up to work on a nother level, and i get more accomplished.

so todfay i changed the oil in one of the pickup trucks-- utes to your southerners--and while doing so have devised a way to trisect the angle with a compass and straight edge.

this has made me cheerful testing later today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 05, 2021, 12:30:27 AM
I agree with Billy. One can become so absorbed in a project that other world realities do not exist.  I have built many engines and in many cases have been mentally insulated from all other things.  I used to be a smoker. In the cases where I had become so absorbed in a task, My cigarette would go out.  That is because I would not be aware that I had to puff on it.

I may have a mental problem because I can become thoroughly absorbed in something I am reading. In those cases I cannot consciously hear my wife who is asking a question or demanding that I  pay attention to her voice.

A case in point;  I am seriously claustrophobic.   Several years ago I was committed to have an MRI test for some sort of Muscle or bone malady.  The damned MRI had a tube barely large enough for a human body to slide into.  A fat guy would have scraped the sides on entry or  exit.  I needed a deadly serious distraction in order to endure the 40 minutes of claustrophobic terror inside that machine.

What did I do?  I began to visualize the tearing down of a Royal Enfield single cylinder bike engine.  I concentrated on every single bolt and nut, every gear, pushrod, camshaft, and oil pump part.  Lots of bolts and nuts held the aluminum cases together.  Having removed every single part of the engine, I began to carefully reassemble it. This was done with the utmost concentration about an engine and I survived the feared MRI tube. I had successfully put my irrational fear of enclosures aside

I make absolutely no claim to a superior mind over matter mentality or  unusual emotional proclivity. ,,,,,,,,,,There is some risk in lapsing into this separate state of mind.

One time in my youth I was working on someones rotary lawn mower engine.  I had it tuned to a fine state and I was busy adjusting the idle speed of the carburetor. A screw driver was needed to turn the screw at the carburetor. For some reason I dropped the screwdriver and it rolled under the running mower deck. In a fit of total concentration about the adjustment I unconsciously reached under the mower deck to retrieve the screwdriver.  The spinning blade smashed into my hand and I immediately returned to the real world, blood and all.

So here is sincere advice to Billy. Do not get so immersed that you forget that you are a vulnerable, human.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2021, 01:34:00 AM
That's called "the zone", and anyone who can get to that state of focus has a gift that escapes the vast majority of the population, in my opinion. I'd be working a problem, or designing something, and the world around me would disappear. Once I reached some sort of resolution, I would emerge from that state, only to find that the radio was playing a different tune (or that it was playing at all). Sitting in an office in front of a tube or a quad pad is a fairy innocuous setting, though. I've known mathematicians and physicists who have missed meals (and showers) when working on particularly thorny problems. I was talking about this sort of thing the other day with a friend of mine who said that being a lot smarter than most of the population can be a burden (he was talking about his daughter at the time, and some of the problems she was experiencing in the working world). I can understand his point. Sometimes one can simply go with the flow and act the fool, but it's boring.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 01:57:45 AM
Quote from: Icarus on June 05, 2021, 12:30:27 AM
I may have a mental problem because I can become thoroughly absorbed in something I am reading. In those cases I cannot consciously hear my wife who is asking a question or demanding that I  pay attention to her voice.

Quote from: Dark Lightning on June 05, 2021, 01:34:00 AM
That's called "the zone", and anyone who can get to that state of focus has a gift that escapes the vast majority of the population, in my opinion. I'd be working a problem, or designing something, and the world around me would disappear.

i understand ^^^these completely. i will be concentrating on something, especially something mechanical, and after a while i will notice that my wife is talking to me. in fact she will have been talking to me for some time. i'm cued into my name, auditorally, and so i tell her if she wants to get my attention, to begin her sentences by using my name. that will penetrate and i can come back into contact without losing too much of what she has said. but if she justs starts talking, i can be right next to her, and i won't notice until the second paragraph.

this pisses her off, even when i explain that its a function of concentration, not of willfully ignoring her. but she is a left-handed blonde viking artist born in the year of the dragon, and my puny protestations have little redeeming value.

it doesn't help that she has no concept of subject continuity, and will change the subject of hr conversation in mid sentence without the slightest acknowledgement that her indefinite pronouns now refer to previously unmentioned antecedents.

even when i am paying attention, she is hard to follow. but we ve managed fire and ice for going on thirty years now, so ill be dead before the cycle repeats
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 02:08:40 AM
by the way, icarus, i understand your problem. i would love one of these.

(https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/two_third_slider/public/cars_images/feed_796826/1955-royal-enfield-bullet-1.jpganchorcentermodecropwidth1000)

are you aware that the indians are now marketing a 650 twin?

(https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/ogGG4/s1/interceptor650.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2021, 04:08:27 AM
I bought that wonderful book by Robert M. Pirsig when it came out in 1974 and since then have reread it every few years.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 04:21:03 AM
have you read anything else by him? i had a dutchman poke me over and over to read some more of his stuff, but never did

zen and the art of was pretty thought provoking as it was. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2021, 06:10:34 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 04:21:03 AM
have you read anything else by him? i had a dutchman poke me over and over to read some more of his stuff, but never did

zen and the art of was pretty thought provoking as it was.

Yes, I was so excited when Lila came out and ran out to buy it. I just couldn't get into it and abandoned it after I don't know how many pages. I blame myself completely for not being open or clever enough to understand it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 12:42:29 PM
thats how i feel about james joyce. ive readthe first half of ulysses over and over and have some the scenes imprinted in my head word for word

but then i get to the second half and find it impenetrable

smarter people than me tell me it just gets better but i cant see what they see
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2021, 01:26:36 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 12:42:29 PM
thats how i feel about james joyce. ive readthe first half of ulysses over and over and have some the scenes imprinted in my head word for word

but then i get to the second half and find it impenetrable

smarter people than me tell me it just gets better but i cant see what they see

I read Ulysses along with a good guide, but I can't remember the name. It explained the stages and symbolism of Leopold Bloom's day in Dublin as one progressed through the book, which was actually a good experience. I have never attempted Finnegan's Wake, though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on June 05, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is much more accessible.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on June 05, 2021, 03:32:15 PM
I get to go to the gym today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 05, 2021, 04:51:04 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on June 05, 2021, 01:28:30 PM
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is much more accessible.

i had s roommatevwho read finnegans wake, and actually understtod it.

or so he said.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 28, 2021, 08:39:38 PM
dammit

almost broke my stinking leg. sprained it seriosly instead.

i couldnt find the grumble thread to complain about how much it hurts, so im posting in the cheerful thread instead because it hurts but isnt broken

i was hooking up the motorcycle trailer to the farm truck to load the bikes onto it

wont have time in two weeks, itll be blow and go then

and tbe 200 pound tongue weight shifted in my grip and pushed me over, applying all its force sideways to my knee

.the one i already messed up falling down on my daughters 250 ninja.

luckily i was able to fall almost as fast as the trailer frame bent my knee sideways, so i lay on the ground saying to myself

self, did you just accomplish the stupidest thing you have done yet this year?

and lo, it came to pass that i gotteth away with it, as my knee is now half again its normal size, and bends 10 degrees more than it did in the wrong directions

but indded appears not to be broken.

i am not irish, but i seem to have their luck.

so i am limping about like chester in gunsmoke, and only crying out in pain when im pretty sure nobody is there to hear me, and after all i dont have to have high functioning legs to race a motorcycle

so i am cheerful, in the end

but shit my knee hurts anyway
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 28, 2021, 09:06:21 PM
I  am cheerful that you survived, billy rubin, and that you were not injured worse.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on June 28, 2021, 09:11:39 PM
Yike! Get well soon!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 28, 2021, 11:54:43 PM
You did not say which leg Billy.....The shifter side or the brake side?   Heres hoping that you will recover quickly and completely.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 29, 2021, 01:18:55 AM
yes. i messed upmy right knee, the one id already messed up once.

its the shifter side, on the right. theres no foot brake--i use a lever on the right handlebar to run a disc brake on the back. no front brake at all.

thank heavens i use a handheld starter off the crankshaft. if i had to kickstart this thing i dont think i could do it. but shifting should be okay-- ive converted it to GP style, so all i have to do is push the gearbox lever down to upshift. three shifts and its over.

it was a super stupid thing to do, but im super stupid a lot of the time
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 02, 2021, 04:13:35 PM
i am cheerful because the 100 percent trump owned trump organization has been indicted on pretty clear tax fraud charges.

i dont care a bit about trump personally, but i am cheering on anything that occupies his attention prior to the 2022 elections, and tends to reduce his attraction to middle minded voters.



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on July 03, 2021, 04:34:08 AM
Middle minded voters?  You misspelled that word Billy.  I should have been muddle minded voters. 

The wonder of the ages is that there are so many actual human beings who truly believe that Trump is the precursor of the second coming.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 04, 2021, 04:02:53 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 02, 2021, 04:13:35 PM
i am cheerful because the 100 percent trump owned trump organization has been indicted on pretty clear tax fraud charges.

i dont care a bit about trump personally, but i am cheering on anything that occupies his attention prior to the 2022 elections, and tends to reduce his attraction to middle minded voters.



(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/32/9e/49/329e49d3c854c8f570e6321414c01990.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 04:23:12 AM
The very simple view of that man turns my stomach, tbh. I thought that he was a lump of excrement in the '90s, and my pov has yet to change. I'm not a vengeful person, but I'd tap dance on his tombstone if I ever even bothered to visit the site. Maybe just piss on it, since I can't dance for shit.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on July 04, 2021, 07:09:00 AM
A fair reason to be cheerful then--he's not the president anymore.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
It was certainly a sense of relief. We're not out of the woods yet, but I seriously doubt he'll make any sort of comeback.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 04, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
It was certainly a sense of relief. We're not out of the woods yet, but I seriously doubt he'll make any sort of comeback.

I wish that is true, but I expect him to run again in 2024.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 04, 2021, 06:09:35 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 04, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
It was certainly a sense of relief. We're not out of the woods yet, but I seriously doubt he'll make any sort of comeback.

I wish that is true, but I expect him to run again in 2024.
I don't know...
I think I'll make Trump my prison pen-pal very soon.
:reading:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on July 05, 2021, 04:53:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 04, 2021, 06:09:35 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 04, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
It was certainly a sense of relief. We're not out of the woods yet, but I seriously doubt he'll make any sort of comeback.

I wish that is true, but I expect him to run again in 2024.
I don't know...
I think I'll make Trump my prison pen-pal very soon.
:reading:

He isn't convicted of anything. I understood that this lawsuit is not against him, but against his company. No, I think he'll be back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 05, 2021, 05:50:52 AM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 05, 2021, 04:53:49 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on July 04, 2021, 06:09:35 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on July 04, 2021, 05:46:46 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 04, 2021, 01:38:03 PM
It was certainly a sense of relief. We're not out of the woods yet, but I seriously doubt he'll make any sort of comeback.

I wish that is true, but I expect him to run again in 2024.
I don't know...
I think I'll make Trump my prison pen-pal very soon.
:reading:

He isn't convicted of anything. I understood that this lawsuit is not against him, but against his company. No, I think he'll be back.

He isn't convicted of anything, yet.
The lawsuit is against his company, and a company is made up of...um...people, and who is responsible for it? Him and his kids.
No, I don't think he'll be back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 05, 2021, 06:38:07 PM
we ll see how it goes. this is the first lawsuit, andtbere is no indication yet as to whethrr there are more. i think that tbeyre stilltrying to turn his accountant.

the grandjury is only one month into its six month term so theyhave plenty of time consider additional indictments.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 05, 2021, 08:48:05 PM
Memories.............






Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
.................................Memaw's holiday chicken.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 06, 2021, 12:01:22 AM
Quote from: No one on July 05, 2021, 08:48:05 PM
Memories.............






Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
.................................Memaw's holiday chicken.

I think this is beyond that reality-shifting stuff that's going on.  :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 13, 2021, 06:47:12 PM
The combination of a new phone that counts steps and getting involved with litter picking means I and my dogs are fitter than we have been in years :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on September 18, 2021, 07:07:27 AM
Congrats, Tank!  :) You must be feeling great.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on September 27, 2021, 01:38:56 PM
Quote from: No one on July 05, 2021, 08:48:05 PM
Memories.............






Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
.................................Memaw's holiday chicken.

Wut did I just see...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 04, 2021, 08:53:45 PM
ah

broken down on the side of the road in north carolina. the trailrr lost a set of wheels from tbe left rear corner.

didnt even know until some guy in a passing car yelled at me to stop.

so im parked, the 41,000 pound coil is still on the trailer and nobody is dead.

that i know about. no idea where my wheels are
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 04, 2021, 09:44:15 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 04, 2021, 08:53:45 PM
ah

broken down on the side of the road in north carolina. the trailrr lost a set of wheels from tbe left rear corner.

didnt even know until some guy in a passing car yelled at me to stop.

so im parked, the 41,000 pound coil is still on the trailer and nobody is dead.

that i know about. no idea where my wheels are

That's the sort of thing you see on Youtube! Good thing you and your load didn't take a tumble.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on October 04, 2021, 10:52:27 PM
Yikes Billy!  That can become a sticky wicket or worse.   If those wheels are in someone's dining room or some such place....let us perish the thought....Personal injury lawyers will salivate over episodes of this sort.  Meanwhile, try to take care of Billy first, that coil of steel second.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 04, 2021, 11:59:50 PM
http://imgur.com/a/5qH7pyl

i cannot get a jpg

im stopped for the night in a convenient church parking lot. tomorrow the axle surgeon will come and torch off the stub and weld on a new one. then with some brakes and bearings and wheels and stuff im back on the road.

this is the third time ive lost duals at highwsy speeds. lycky nobody was in thevway. they roll a long distance and kill people
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 05, 2021, 09:53:38 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 04, 2021, 08:53:45 PM

that i know about. no idea where my wheels are

Your wheels go missing and the internet gets broken.
Was there a black box like the one below about?

(https://c.tenor.com/uf93pU5zjj8AAAAC/richard-ayoade-this-jen-is-the-internet.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 05, 2021, 01:06:26 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 04, 2021, 11:59:50 PM
http://imgur.com/a/5qH7pyl

i cannot get a jpg

im stopped for the night in a convenient church parking lot. tomorrow the axle surgeon will come and torch off the stub and weld on a new one. then with some brakes and bearings and wheels and stuff im back on the road.

this is the third time ive lost duals at highwsy speeds. lycky nobody was in thevway. they roll a long distance and kill people

(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/8332/ZmC0YO.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 01:58:35 PM
maybe it did have something to do with facebook going down. no sign of a black box tho

now all the rest of the weeks schedules are up in the air and everybody is calling me asking questions i cannot answer.

but tbis church parking lot is very congenial. thrres a ayground off to the side i.might investigate
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 05, 2021, 02:08:10 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 01:58:35 PM
maybe it did have something to do with facebook going down. no sign of a black box tho

now all the rest of the weeks schedules are up in the air and everybody is calling me asking questions i cannot answer.

but tbis church parking lot is very congenial. thrres a ayground off to the side i.might investigate

What sort of ayground?
Not one with ids, or ildren in it?
If so stay away, you can't be visiting  such places looking and smelling worse than the wild man from Borneo, you're in enough trouble already for destroying the internet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 05, 2021, 02:49:14 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on October 05, 2021, 02:08:10 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 01:58:35 PM
maybe it did have something to do with facebook going down. no sign of a black box tho

now all the rest of the weeks schedules are up in the air and everybody is calling me asking questions i cannot answer.

but tbis church parking lot is very congenial. thrres a ayground off to the side i.might investigate

What sort of ayground?
Not one with ids, or ildren in it?
If so stay away, you can't be visiting  such places looking and smelling worse than the wild man from Borneo, you're in enough trouble already for destroying the internet.

Perhaps the missing letter was a g.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 06:15:48 PM
since i dyed my beard bright blue the ids have a great time ointing at me and laughing.

i consider it the responsibility of every adult to provide children with wholesome amusement
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 06:18:49 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 05, 2021, 02:49:14 PM

Perhaps the missing letter was a g.


i just shouldnt have brought that up
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on October 05, 2021, 06:24:21 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 05, 2021, 06:18:49 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on October 05, 2021, 02:49:14 PM

Perhaps the missing letter was a g.


i just shouldnt have brought that up

:snicker1:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 09, 2021, 11:42:38 PM
the number one daughter. fire line control, nevada.

ponderosa or jeffries pine-- she didn't remember which

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 01:06:17 PM
hot dog!

i get cataract surgery in 10 days. was scheduled for january but i told them i was rilly rilly willing to come in at a moments notice if they got a cancellation

the right eye has lots of inner refections, giving it double vision and haloes around light sources, as well as just fuzzy optics.

so theyre going to cut in from tbe side, suction out the lens and slip in one made of plastic.

should help tbe driving-- i have to have decent vision to keep my license.

might help with the typos too, if i can actually see the keyboard
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2021, 03:33:23 PM
That's great news. I've had both my eyes done and I've never looked back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 03:36:15 PM
how well did your vision clear up?

i failed my last motor vehicle eye test, and wenthome and got my12 year old eyeglasses.

they passed me out of pity, i think, because i didnt do much bettrr. but now ive got to pass for real, or im forced into yet another career change
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2021, 05:50:17 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 03:36:15 PM
how well did your vision clear up?

i failed my last motor vehicle eye test, and wenthome and got my12 year old eyeglasses.

they passed me out of pity, i think, because i didnt do much bettrr. but now ive got to pass for real, or im forced into yet another career change

They cleared up fine. The only thing you'll have to consider is that your eye won't be able to focus any more. I assume they will put a distance focus lens given your work and you'll need some close focus glasses. Will you need both eyes done eventually?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 07:21:35 PM
so far tbe left eye is okay. but i imagine tbesame deterioration will catch u5p there.

a fixed lens shape is fine.the right eye gives me binocular vision, but its too blurryfor much else.. id rather havea fixed focus on  infnity. i alreadyuse dime store reading glasses but i imagine tbe left and right eye will have focal lengthss too far apart after surgery for tbat?  may ei can buy several pairs and mixand matchthe lenses

do people opt for focal lengths other than distance? i suppose if i sere a diamond cutter i might want magnification.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2021, 08:13:23 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 07:21:35 PM
so far tbe left eye is okay. but i imagine tbesame deterioration will catch u5p there.

a fixed lens shape is fine.the right eye gives me binocular vision, but its too blurryfor much else.. id rather havea fixed focus on  infnity. i alreadyuse dime store reading glasses but i imagine tbe left and right eye will have focal lengthss too far apart after surgery for tbat?  may ei can buy several pairs and mixand matchthe lenses

do people opt for focal lengths other than distance? i suppose if i sere a diamond cutter i might want magnification.

I have a varifocal pair for pc-screen to infinity and a bi-focal pair for pc-screen and very close work like jewellery making.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 08:57:59 PM
varifocal is a continuosly changing focal length?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 19, 2021, 09:28:17 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 19, 2021, 08:57:59 PM
varifocal is a continuosly changing focal length?

Sort of. They tend to have two sweet spots at the top an bottom on a single lens. They are more popular as some people associate bi-focal's with old style glasses. And they don't have the edges to the upper and lower lenses that can refract and reflect in odd ways.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on October 20, 2021, 12:10:08 AM
My wife recently had the second cataract surgery. This time on the left eye.  She had the other eye done a couple years ago.  In both cases she opted to have an auxiliary lens installed.  She has had no problem with driving, reading, or using the PC.  She does need to wear glasses to have all those benefits.  The co-pay for the lens was $450.  An entirely different lens is available that is claimed to correct all the vision problems without benefit of glasses.  It is a bit of wizardry but the downside is the cost, $4500 per eye, even after Medicare or insurance picks up part of the tab.

Figure on the cost of the surgery, plus the lens, plus the cost of corrective eyeglasses.  Hopefully insurance or Medicare will defray some of the cost.  After the surgery, you need about four weeks healing time before you can be refracted to determine your new eyeglass prescription.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 20, 2021, 12:55:28 AM
this is my first year of medicare, so im still trying to see what it does.

can you function during those 4 weeks post op?

i still have to eat
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 20, 2021, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 20, 2021, 12:55:28 AM
this is my first year of medicare, so im still trying to see what it does.

can you function during those 4 weeks post op?

i still have to eat

Yes you can function as soon as the patch comes off. I think it was a few days.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 21, 2021, 12:47:36 AM
cool!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on October 21, 2021, 06:59:21 AM
The patch can come off in less than 48 hours.  The repaired eye will not work very well and there may be some mild pain.  You will be using some prescription eye drops for a few days.  You will still be perfectly functional except for reading small print.  You may take food within four hours of the surgery....but you may be a bit groggy because of the anasthetic that was probably used.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on October 21, 2021, 01:52:25 PM
They deaden the eye but sedation is optional.
Get it done in the morning, say No! to sedation and you could be ploughing the back forty in the afternoon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 21, 2021, 05:51:24 PM
hmmn

they say to take it easy or else

my wifes uncle saud bullshit and went back to construction work.

got a brain embolism and spentbthe rest if his life in assisted living.

but theyll tell me tomorrow

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 22, 2021, 05:35:23 AM
this made me laugh


my number ne son is always looking for a better helmet fo r SCA stuff
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 22, 2021, 08:21:15 AM
Norsemen on Netflix is a satire on the Viking. It's quite fun.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 22, 2021, 08:30:55 AM
is rhat whay that is?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on October 22, 2021, 09:04:56 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 22, 2021, 08:30:55 AM
is rhat whay that is?

No. But it's similar in tone, script and delivery.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 02, 2021, 10:12:17 AM
Waking up again  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 07, 2021, 10:40:41 PM
I am so proud of my oldest granddaughter. She will begin her last semester in nursing school in January. Now, she is on a 12 day trip to Ecuador with her classmates. They are combining sightseeing with work. Today they gave medical attention to over 100 people for 3 hours, and bagged 560 bags of groceries in one hour. She only needed the translator 3 times, as she remembers a lot more of her Spanish than she thought. These folks are poorer than poor - $1.50 a day, no education.

Here is a shot of Quito.

(https://imageshack.com/i/poGp0IT5j)

Here she (Taylor) is in front of a Rose Window at a Quito cathedral.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pnpacriaj)

Next week they are going to a village in the jungle to treat the tribal Native Americans there.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 08, 2021, 12:07:11 AM
jeez

that place was founded 40 years after columbus landed on hispaniola.

they didnt waste any time
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 08, 2021, 12:32:53 PM
Fascinating.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 08, 2021, 06:31:14 PM
Good on Taylor.   The trip to Ecuador for the benefit of the poor residents is commendable.  That will be a useful experience for her as well. 

Salud!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 08, 2021, 11:12:15 PM
Aqui' esta' Taylor revisando los signos vitales de una mujer.

(https://imageshack.com/i/poXYXXP3j)

Today she worked with prostitutes in Camp Hope, where their medical mission is taking place. Prostitution is legal in Ecuador at age 18, but some girls as young as 14 get into it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 08, 2021, 11:15:09 PM
Here she is (lower right, first person) at Cafe Pacari in Quito with her group.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pmpFFelOj)

I'm so proud of her (and cheerful) I could burst.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 09, 2021, 01:16:02 AM
^^^ That is so cool!
...Y los dos hombres,"benditos entre todas las mujeres."  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 09, 2021, 01:32:32 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 09, 2021, 01:16:02 AM
^^^ That is so cool!
...Y los dos hombres,"benditos entre todas las mujeres."  ;D

Yes, nursing is not a bad profession for a man wanting to meet women.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on December 09, 2021, 06:46:26 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 09, 2021, 01:32:32 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on December 09, 2021, 01:16:02 AM
^^^ That is so cool!
...Y los dos hombres,"benditos entre todas las mujeres."  ;D

Yes, nursing is not a bad profession for a man wanting to meet women.

Yes, but I doubt that was at the top of their list for wanting to become a nurse.  :notsure:   

Wait.... :notsure:
No. I refuse to believe the same about a gynecologist...  :la la la la:
(https://c.tenor.com/5fnQ8ZTwpdwAAAAM/tracey-morgan-no.gif)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 09, 2021, 12:55:22 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on December 08, 2021, 11:15:09 PM
I'm so proud of her (and cheerful) I could bust.

Thanks for sharing your joy  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 09, 2021, 01:42:56 PM
Good for her! She's practically guaranteed employment, too.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2021, 06:04:31 PM
Seeing my granddaughter smile makes me cheerful.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pnE2l7CMj)

She says it's a llama.  I think it is an alpaca. Or a cross-breed.  Thoughts?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2021, 06:06:38 PM
https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-llamas-and-alpacas
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2021, 06:07:04 PM
Swinging in the Andes at 13,000 feet.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pniADqcVj)

They are on their way to a remote village to do their medical mission, but they are young so they have some fun along the way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 11, 2021, 06:08:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 11, 2021, 06:06:38 PM
https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-llamas-and-alpacas

Yes, I saw that. I still don't know. Maybe she is right.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 11, 2021, 06:27:17 PM
I think it's a llama. But I'm no expert!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 13, 2021, 11:11:46 PM
It makes me cheerful that this boa did not constrict around my granddaughter.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pm1MFuJnj)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on December 15, 2021, 12:30:54 AM
This one made me smile. A monkey came into one of Taylor's friend's room, took her Gatoraide, and ran off drinking it.

(https://imageshack.com/i/poeHuIi5j)

They hiked in the jungle today and floated in a river that is a tributary to the Amazon.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 15, 2021, 01:35:08 AM
:lol: Be glad she wasn't drinking booze! The monkeys will mug you if you try to take it back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 15, 2021, 01:09:00 PM
I cajoled wife into watching the Hogfather a couple of Decembers ago, she wants to want to watch it again, 'tis the season.  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 15, 2021, 07:12:55 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 15, 2021, 01:09:00 PM
I cajoled wife into watching the Hogfather a couple of Decembers ago, she wants to want to watch it again, 'tis the season.  :)

Have you seen the adaption of 'Going Postal' yet? Claire Foy IS Adora Belle Dearheart. Top class casting and acting.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 15, 2021, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: Tank on December 15, 2021, 07:12:55 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 15, 2021, 01:09:00 PM
I cajoled wife into watching the Hogfather a couple of Decembers ago, she wants to want to watch it again, 'tis the season.  :)

Have you seen the adaption of 'Going Postal' yet? Claire Foy IS Adora Belle Dearheart. Top class casting and acting.

Ye and The Colour of Magic, Troll Bridge and Good Omens.
I was expecting Troll Bridge to be longer, it's on Youtube

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 16, 2021, 09:28:16 AM
Loved the song over the end credits :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2021, 03:07:04 PM
Right now I'm chillin' on a beach a little north of where I live.  :hammock: Tomorrow I'll be heading further north to visit family for Christmas. 

I'm not much of a beach person, and it's been a while since I've set foot on the sand  but it's been fun! And this part of the Brazilian coastline is absolutely gorgeous (photos soon!). :tellmemore:

So far, I've occupied myself by keeping tabs on the match between my mother and the ocean waves (FYI,  mom 0 x Waves 5275) and struggling to get Aladdin's flying beach carpet to calm down on the floor. I did eventually.

I swear to god some guy just swum past me with a white bucket on his head. I took a few pics because nobody would believe me! :lol:





Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2021, 03:35:49 PM
That's probably Buckethead the musician, on vacation.  :P
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 20, 2021, 06:35:30 PM
Yes, photos please. Brazilians are cute.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 20, 2021, 09:15:25 PM
i thought everybody in brazil was a beach person

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2021, 09:43:34 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on December 20, 2021, 06:35:30 PM
Yes, photos please. Brazilians are cute.

Sorry to disappoint, I opted to go only visit beaches far from the more touristy circuit, so there were way less people.  :P

But, there were:

Seagulls.

(https://i.imgur.com/tX8gbGX.jpg)

Ancient pillars to hold the sky.

(https://i.imgur.com/8kZGu2A.jpg)

Boulders on sand grains.

(https://i.imgur.com/F6EL358.jpg)

Views from high up trekking paths.

(https://i.imgur.com/AfRKsv2.jpg)

Ridges flanking the shore.

(https://i.imgur.com/3FDllQo.jpg)

There was even a pirate ship. I wonder where they were heading to bury their treasure?

(https://i.imgur.com/0l6tAxs.jpg)

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2021, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on December 20, 2021, 03:35:49 PM
That's probably Buckethead the musician, on vacation.  :P

:lol:

(https://i.imgur.com/1Cv85jh.jpg)

Unfortunately the quality of these photos aren't very good because he was so far away, but here he is (zoomed in):

(https://i.imgur.com/0Gzu7gc.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/8VmyEfi.png)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2021, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 20, 2021, 09:15:25 PM
i thought everybody in brazil was a beach person



I must not be a typical Brazilian :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on December 21, 2021, 12:08:03 AM
I cannot imagine that you are a typical Brazilian or typical of any other nations.  Here, I am interpreting the word typical to be synonymous or at least similar to the word; ordinary. You are far from ordinary. 

Semantic gaming not intended. I hang around this forum because I am exposed to some pretty damned intelligent people with whom I am pleased to associate.  Yeah, yeah, I know it is ill advised to count one's self as too many. Despite that wisdom, I claim that We and you are special....and we ain't, any of us, typical.   To hell with Dunning and Kruger. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 21, 2021, 04:02:51 AM
istill dont get tbe bucket
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on December 21, 2021, 04:21:03 AM
He must be an unattractive foreigner, ashamed of his looks compared to all the gorgeous Brazilian guys at the beach.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on December 21, 2021, 07:55:00 AM
If you're swimming to a spot where you anticipate having a use for a bucket, it seems eminently sensible to carry it that way.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on December 21, 2021, 09:04:49 AM
It is very odd!  :o
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 21, 2021, 09:20:08 AM
Quote from: Recusant on December 21, 2021, 07:55:00 AM
If you're swimming to a spot where you anticipate having a use for a bucket, it seems eminently sensible to carry it that way.

It is traditional to take a bucket to the beach, did anyone notice where he kept his spade?

Reason for edit: Clicked wrong button.  - R
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on December 21, 2021, 09:33:55 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on December 20, 2021, 09:52:12 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on December 20, 2021, 09:15:25 PM
i thought everybody in brazil was a beach person



I must not be a typical Brazilian :lol:

The Girl From Ipanema, what a classic timeless tune, this is my favourite version, it just takes me away to sultry South American sands.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on December 21, 2021, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on December 21, 2021, 09:20:08 AM
Quote from: Recusant on December 21, 2021, 07:55:00 AM
If you're swimming to a spot where you anticipate having a use for a bucket, it seems eminently sensible to carry it that way.

It is traditional to take a bucket to the beach, did anyone notice where he kept his spade?

:lol:

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on December 23, 2021, 02:22:14 PM
Quote from: Recusant on December 21, 2021, 07:55:00 AM
If you're swimming to a spot where you anticipate having a use for a bucket, it seems eminently sensible to carry it that way.

Bingo!  ;D He started digging up some molluscs or crustaceans on the shore and putting them in the bucket shortly after.   
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on December 23, 2021, 03:08:38 PM
He wanted to go for a swim, first. But if Brazil is anything like California, if he had left the bucket on the beach, it wouldn't be there when he got back.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on December 23, 2021, 05:58:53 PM
perhaps its a philosophical statement regarding some manner of belief
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 01, 2022, 06:42:41 PM
lol

(https://i.imgur.com/kM84RwHl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ptyd3ZXl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bpiDUYRl.jpg)

i have torn a muscle in my back, so my lovely wife is drivng me to town for remedies.

she does not like parking larger vehicles and considers this first attempt  totally adequate.

as a professional driver, i could not leave a vehicle this way. but she is a left handed blond pisces born in the year of the dragon so i dont try to complicate my relationship

i just laugh

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on January 02, 2022, 04:56:58 AM
Yeah, I have to agree, that is one comical parking job.  :thumbsup2: :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 02, 2022, 05:47:23 AM
she is from chicago and never drove a vehicle of any kind until later in life

and still has somewhat unorthodox skills
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 02, 2022, 06:44:18 AM
Don't complain Billy, all four wheels are still on the tarmac.   One more thing: Good wives are hard to find and should have their husbands cut them some slack. 

But the parking job was a bit less than the preferential mode.   

Come to think of it, some of the Florida drivers are also less than mindful of their parking etiquette.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on January 03, 2022, 07:03:13 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.

Are there still any left? All posts the I see about Trump on social media nowadays are from liberals. It seems to me that they miss Trump more than the conservatives.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on January 03, 2022, 04:57:22 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 03, 2022, 07:03:13 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.

Are there still any left? All posts the I see about Trump on social media nowadays are from liberals. It seems to me that they miss Trump more than the conservatives.

The numbers (https://polsci.umass.edu/toplines-and-crosstabs-december-2021-national-poll-presidential-election-jan-6th-insurrection-us) speak for themselves (https://www.newsweek.com/most-republicans-would-support-trump-2024-desantis-distant-second-poll-1664430).
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 03, 2022, 06:18:24 PM
Quote from: Recusant on January 03, 2022, 04:57:22 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 03, 2022, 07:03:13 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.

Are there still any left? All posts the I see about Trump on social media nowadays are from liberals. It seems to me that they miss Trump more than the conservatives.

The numbers (https://polsci.umass.edu/toplines-and-crosstabs-december-2021-national-poll-presidential-election-jan-6th-insurrection-us) speak for themselves (https://www.newsweek.com/most-republicans-would-support-trump-2024-desantis-distant-second-poll-1664430).

Those polls are appalling.  :( Well, there's a couple more years for him to choke on a Big Mac. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 03, 2022, 08:51:27 PM
Russell Howard 'Lubricant' on Netflix. You won't get it but you'll love it!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 03, 2022, 10:05:30 PM
I've crossed some sort of threshold with my feet. With the arthritis, walking was painful, and I'd often be using a cane. I started on krill oil, and within two weeks I was able to cover much more distance. I just finished a 2 mile walk, which I'm doing when the weather permits. I had to stop taking the krill oil after three weeks, because I broke out in a terrible rash. The rash has diminished but isn't gone, and I'm still walking OK. I'm going to try and find out which ingredient I am allergic to and try another supplement without that ingredient, if possible.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 04, 2022, 02:47:39 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 03, 2022, 10:05:30 PM
I've crossed some sort of threshold with my feet. With the arthritis, walking was painful, and I'd often be using a cane. I started on krill oil, and within two weeks I was able to cover much more distance. I just finished a 2 mile walk, which I'm doing when the weather permits. I had to stop taking the krill oil after three weeks, because I broke out in a terrible rash. The rash has diminished but isn't gone, and I'm still walking OK. I'm going to try and find out which ingredient I am allergic to and try another supplement without that ingredient, if possible.

I am happy to hear about your improvement and hope you find an alternative without the side effects.  :thumbsup2:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 04, 2022, 04:51:30 AM
Thanks! I used to be able to run like the wind, but once I graduated uni and got a desk job, the eventual slide into a sedentary lifestyle started. That was in '84. I was breathing hard when taking a bit of a grade when I started last November, but I'm past that, so I need to find steeper grades to build stamina. I'm only 69 y.o., so I'm kind of embarrassed at my condition. But that's mostly the arthritis and my stubbornness for not getting the surgery earlier. I shouldn't complain; most of my uncles and some aunts died before or at 58 y.o.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2022, 07:50:15 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 03, 2022, 10:05:30 PM
I've crossed some sort of threshold with my feet. With the arthritis, walking was painful, and I'd often be using a cane. I started on krill oil, and within two weeks I was able to cover much more distance. I just finished a 2 mile walk, which I'm doing when the weather permits. I had to stop taking the krill oil after three weeks, because I broke out in a terrible rash. The rash has diminished but isn't gone, and I'm still walking OK. I'm going to try and find out which ingredient I am allergic to and try another supplement without that ingredient, if possible.

Mixed news but good to see you found something that worked. Mayne a lower dose would help?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 04, 2022, 09:07:42 AM
how do3s krill oil help?

im looking for something to get more elasticity in my tendons. theyre hardening up and take a lot of work to loosen.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 04, 2022, 11:11:31 AM
My wife has mild arthritis in her knees. She uses a green lipped muscle extract which she has found works for her.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Bad Penny II on January 04, 2022, 12:06:14 PM
The recent posts in this thread shouldn't be, they should be in the "Fk, I'm old, my bits don't work as they did, what am I to do?" thread. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=17045.new#new)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 04, 2022, 02:08:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2022, 11:11:31 AM
My wife has mild arthritis in her knees. She uses a green lipped muscle extract which she has found works for her.

I take a product called Move Free, but it doesn't have the green lipped muscle extract. The supplement I give my dogs does. I should look into it.

Billy- https://wikivites.com/krill-oil-benefits/
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 05, 2022, 07:27:53 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 04, 2022, 02:08:02 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 04, 2022, 11:11:31 AM
My wife has mild arthritis in her knees. She uses a green lipped muscle extract which she has found works for her.

I take a product called Move Free, but it doesn't have the green lipped muscle extract. The supplement I give my dogs does. I should look into it.

Billy- https://wikivites.com/krill-oil-benefits/

Funny you should say that but one of our dogs takes a Green Lipped Muscle extract for arteritis called You Move. It worked very well for Katie. This is how my wife discovered the stuff and got a human version. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 09, 2022, 05:02:42 PM
out west! wonderful!
(https://i.imgur.com/J3zKN6ol.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SYwHXSYl.jpg)

loaded drill pipe in ohio, 1800 miles through indiana, illinois, iowa, nebraska, wyoming, colorado, and now parked in a little oil town om tbe ute resrrvation.

uneventful trip until i got to tbe rockies. the road up to steamboat springs was ice covered, and after i spun out i spent tbe next forty minutes grinding up the grade at 5 mph with the chains. one outbound driver told me tbe pass had 40 inches of snow with another storm coming, and tbe next said it was crappy but still open.

it was open, and should not have been. i got up over rabbit ears pass at 9400 feet with a trail of cars behind me, and then took the 7 percent downhill on ice for half an hour at 18 mph riding the jake brake.

there was a snowplough, but he was behind me and wouldnt pass.

after steamboat it just got better and better. bright sky and clear roads. didnt see any animals except for atrio of mule deer but for one zection a few miles long the snow was covered in pronghorn tracks.

pronghorns are fastes t mammals after the cheetah-- 90kph. and weird. last surviving member of the pleistocene family antilocapridae. bizarre reproduction and unique bone horns that ed only the sheath every year. beautiful ceatures

i was born on the prairies and spent most of my life in the west. still cant completely understand what possessed me to reel in my horizons and move to appalachia. on tbe straights in colorado i could see the peaks a hundred miles away, and passed two 60 miles stretches eithout a single buildi g except for the ranchhouses.

exceeded my 14 hours by 15 minutes looking for a place to park and then slept 12 hours. nothing to do until i unload tomorrow, then its south to texas with a load of bitumen.

wonderful country out here. being back in the west is like stepping outside after years in a dark closet.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 11, 2022, 01:50:15 AM
utah

(https://i.imgur.com/nHH8P20l.jpg)

colorado and new mexico tomorrow. im going back over the rockies on the interstate this time. 88 miles longer but much less stressful
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 11, 2022, 02:13:58 AM
I'm not really familiar with Colorado. I drove through in '73 on my way from California to Illinois. The Denver tunnel was closed due to blizzard conditions, so I dropped down to Colorado Springs and slept the night. Then, I went through Kansas, Missouri and into Illinois. Breakfast in Salina, Dinner in St. Louis, sleep in Lincoln, Illinois. Crazy driving speeds. I passed three state troopers in Kansas. I was alongside one before I realized that they were light green over dark green as opposed to black and white, like the California Highway Patrol. I looked at him, he looked at me, and that was it. I was turning 80 or 90 in my '69 Camaro. :lol:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 11, 2022, 04:49:26 AM
colorado is where texans go deer hunting.

coloradans go to wyoming.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 12, 2022, 12:35:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/u6vRMg3l.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0IHH0dCl.jpg)

slow going today but yhe landscape is striking


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 12, 2022, 01:09:59 AM
^ I don't know about that. It looks like you went from Earth to Mars between the two photos.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 12, 2022, 01:57:24 AM
utah to colorado. over the top was 11000 plus feet, which i was trying to route around and failed dismally.

then down in the rain shadow, still colorado, still probably 5000 feet, the grasslands filled up with cholla.

cholla, in colorado. i had no idea. id always thought of cholla as lower to upper sonoran and only in arizona and mexico, but today i learned better

(https://i.imgur.com/DlToSY9l.jpg)

and the geology was amazing. rhyolite, gabbro, quartzite, gneiss, beautiful layered sandstone, then unconsolidated volcanic ash which made the road uneven. if i could have stopped i could h have wandered in there for days. the place is famous for dinosaur fossils too

ive been out of the west too long. its really nice to be able to look out and see a hundred miles of topography. in ohio two or three miles is a lot.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on January 12, 2022, 02:56:00 AM
Those are beautiful photos.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 12, 2022, 11:25:20 AM
they dont do it justice. im just waving my hands around while i drive. at the really spectacular places i cant take my hands off the wheel
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 12, 2022, 07:00:22 PM
Your photos make me cheerful :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 13, 2022, 06:35:08 AM
That downhill shot is scary.  Looks like a curve near the bottom.  I do hope the brakes on your rig are in perfect condition. Both shots are striking.  Not anyplace I'd want to be driving a big, heavily loaded, truck and trailer. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 01:52:56 PM
I love the West. Here are a few pics from my trip to Utah in 2020.

(https://imageshack.com/i/poci0rm3j)

(https://imageshack.com/i/poyXUK0mj)

(https://imageshack.com/i/pofbBWDcj)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 13, 2022, 02:59:34 PM
It really does the word 'magnificent' justice.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on January 13, 2022, 05:46:32 PM
Yesterday on my way into the market I found a twenty dollar bill on the ground.

As I went to walk away with it I thought, "What would Jesus do?"

So I went into the market and turned it into wine...
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 13, 2022, 06:21:40 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 01:52:56 PM
I love the West. Here are a few pics from my trip to Utah in 2020.

(https://imageshack.com/i/poci0rm3j)

(https://imageshack.com/i/poyXUK0mj)

(https://imageshack.com/i/pofbBWDcj)

is that bryce?

ive always wsnted to go there
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 13, 2022, 06:23:47 PM
Quote from: Icarus on January 13, 2022, 06:35:08 AM
That downhill shot is scary.  Looks like a curve near the bottom.  I do hope the brakes on your rig are in perfect condition. Both shots are striking.  Not anyplace I'd want to be driving a big, heavily loaded, truck and trailer.

downhill from the pass was 7 miles of 6 and 7 percent grades. two runaway ramps.

im a fraidy cat about brakes so i just set the jake and rumble down at 18 mph.

they say you can go down a hill too slow a thousand times, but uou can go down too fast only once
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 13, 2022, 06:54:29 PM
Billy, first shot is Arches, second is Bryce, third is Zion. We visited the "Mighty Five" National Parks in Southern Utah. I highly recommend it.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on January 15, 2022, 04:41:47 AM
Those pictures are spectacular, Billy and Ecurb. I've only been to the Southwest once (Phoenix and a few hours outside it), but I really want to go again. The landscapes are gorgeous.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 15, 2022, 10:31:13 PM
ive been a lot of places.

the two most spectacular places on earth that i know of are ceylon and arizona

i missed out on china. i was due to go work there in 85 but exxon sent me to texss instead
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 22, 2022, 11:26:37 PM
in lighter oklahoma news, the idiot governor stitt put an end t the arrangement between the state and the cherokee nation in which the cherokees bought bazillions of hunting licenses from the state and sold them at a tremendous discount to tribal members to hunt anywhere in oklahoma. he said, it was time to treat all oklahomans the same, and the discounts the tribe gave to members were unfair to the gringo okies who werent tribal citizens. the muskogees had formerly bought 8 million bucks woth of licenses, and the cherokees 32 million. a big chunk of money going to the state treasury.

anyway, the tribe said, piss on you, paleface, and declared that any tribal citizen could hunt for free without a license on any tribal grounds, which is a huge chunk of the state. so governor stitt cost the state $32 million and didnt get shit for it, and th echerokees can now hunt without paying any money at all.

never let it be said that the government of oklahoma has a collective IQ that can even approach the temperature of warm water.


i get my tribal news from the cherokee newspaper, which has a decidedly biased view of the relationship between the cherokee nation and the state government of oklahoma. i root for the redskins.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 26, 2022, 05:31:34 PM
My son has left McLaren after 9 years and he starts at Astra (https://astra.com/about/) on the 28th Feb. :)

His job is to refine telemetry and launch systems.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 27, 2022, 12:35:21 AM
what?

what is astra?

the rocket people?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2022, 11:24:39 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on January 27, 2022, 12:35:21 AM
what?

what is astra?

the rocket people?

Yes. https://astra.com/
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on January 27, 2022, 01:45:01 PM
So he's a rocket surgeryist?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on January 27, 2022, 04:05:31 PM
Quote from: No one on January 27, 2022, 01:45:01 PM
So he's a rocket surgeryist?

Sort of. His job is to automate the telemetry systems which is one of the things he did at McLaren as a system engineer.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 27, 2022, 07:03:11 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 03, 2022, 07:03:13 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.

Are there still any left? All posts the I see about Trump on social media nowadays are from liberals. It seems to me that they miss Trump more than the conservatives.
We don't miss Trump.
...But that snake does have a very long, long, long tail.  :reading:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on January 27, 2022, 11:54:27 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 27, 2022, 07:03:11 PM
Quote from: Tom62 on January 03, 2022, 07:03:13 AM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on January 03, 2022, 02:56:17 AM
I thought this was going to be a joke about a Trump supporter.

Are there still any left? All posts the I see about Trump on social media nowadays are from liberals. It seems to me that they miss Trump more than the conservatives.
We don't miss Trump.
...But that snake does have a very long, long, long tail.  :reading:

And, he never left. He is not in the White House, hallelujah, but he is still slithering around in the Garden. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 01:08:25 AM
They ought to grow abnormally large venus fly traps in the white house garden that are specifically for Donald Trump.  :snicker1:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tom62 on January 28, 2022, 05:23:09 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 01:08:25 AM
They ought to grow abnormally large venus fly traps in the white house garden that are specifically for Donald Trump.  :snicker1:

ROFL
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 06:28:35 PM
Walkthroughs, Jacksepticeye, Steph0Sims, Elvis the Alien, Timmy's Takeout, Boffy, and unboxing videos on YouTube make me cheerful even though I despise how it has become a dehumanizing platform shadowbanning honest journalists in favor of cut-throat elites. Demonitization is censorship to benefit YouTube's biased advertisements that give off an unrealistically false sense of security. What makes me cheerful is the people trying to fight against this dehumanization of content creators.

Listening to fun music on the Pandora radio app makes me cheerful.

Experimenting makes me cheerful when I am trying new things.

Having a nap or sleeping will make me feel cheer because it lets my mind wonder. I like dreaming about flying, swimming, travelling to different planets, being god, and so forth without worrying about my flawed human nature that has limitations.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 28, 2022, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 01:08:25 AM
They ought to grow abnormally large venus fly traps in the white house garden that are specifically for Donald Trump.  :snicker1:

Forget the flowers, they need to let a bunch of Honey badgers run free all over the White House lawn.
;D

By the way, welcome to the forum, TheFightSong. I've noticed that you have been holding back a little, please, tell us what you really think.
:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 28, 2022, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 01:08:25 AM
They ought to grow abnormally large venus fly traps in the white house garden that are specifically for Donald Trump.  :snicker1:

Forget the flowers, they need to let a bunch of Honey badgers run free all over the White House lawn.
;D

By the way, welcome to the forum, TheFightSong. I've noticed that you have been holding back a little, please, tell us what you really think.
:grin:
:popcorn: It is funny you say that.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on January 29, 2022, 12:12:23 AM
Quote from: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 28, 2022, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: TheFightSong on January 28, 2022, 01:08:25 AM
They ought to grow abnormally large venus fly traps in the white house garden that are specifically for Donald Trump.  :snicker1:

Forget the flowers, they need to let a bunch of Honey badgers run free all over the White House lawn.
;D

By the way, welcome to the forum, TheFightSong. I've noticed that you have been holding back a little, please, tell us what you really think.
:grin:
:popcorn: It is funny you say that.
Are you asking me why I don't tell everyone what I really think?
(https://c.tenor.com/ofmh8wBaSucAAAAC/nope-danny-de-vito.gif)
The last time I did that, it didn't go too well.


:secrets1: I defended rap music.

:grin:

But I like it here, for some strange reason.
;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 29, 2022, 02:59:41 AM
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on January 30, 2022, 03:47:59 AM
^ ::)  :haironfire::wtf: ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2022, 03:57:16 AM
Quote from: Icarus on January 30, 2022, 03:47:59 AM
^ ::)  :haironfire::wtf: ::)

...because they ejaculated the alleged toxins, where?  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 30, 2022, 04:22:14 AM
shes great
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on January 30, 2022, 04:27:31 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on January 30, 2022, 03:57:16 AM

...because they ejaculated the alleged toxins, where?  ::)

i cant remember. im always looking for interesting advertizing quotes
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheFightSong on January 31, 2022, 03:04:53 PM
Quote from: Magdalena on January 29, 2022, 12:12:23 AM
Are you asking me why I don't tell everyone what I really think?
(https://c.tenor.com/ofmh8wBaSucAAAAC/nope-danny-de-vito.gif)
The last time I did that, it didn't go too well.


:secrets1: I defended rap music.

:grin:

But I like it here, for some strange reason.
;D
:popcorn:

Maybe I'm asking you that question.

:notsure:

Rap music is okay to me as long it does not have repetitive lyrics and dumbed down commercialization of mindless products. Popular female rappers do not look as smart like the older ones anymore. Because popular female rappers are regurgitating was has been already done in the music industry while showing their mindless sex appeal to impulsive consumers on average. Popular male rappers are doing the same while showing less nudity on average. This is why I prefer Lauryn Hill. Because she didn't make her music become a dumbed down joke by never selling out to major record labels for money. She spoke out against consumerism and the oppressive elites. She doesn't want to have plastic surgery and go on those pretentious talk shows that are rehearsed in a Hollywoodized way. James Corden, Trevor Noah, Seth Myers, Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil, Maury, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and other talk show hosts are pretentious clowns that sold their souls for money while doing fake philanthropy. They will never expose America's fascist military-industrial complex. It's why I prefer Lauryn Hill because she never sold her soul like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and other corporate prostitutes did. So, I defend old rap music and new independent rap music from non-major record labels.

🎤🎵




https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lauryn-hill-talks-miseducation-9507255/

I am not promoting Lauryn Hill's Christianity. But I am just pointing how cut-throat and pretentious the major music record labels have become.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: TheFightSong on January 31, 2022, 04:51:06 PM
These songs make me cheerful:








Not that I drink alcohol like P!nk does, though.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 05:59:13 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor

Wow!
Hi.
Welcome back, NoHandlebarsAttached.
I remember you. We've all watched you grow, from far away. Good to see you here, again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 06:25:48 AM
Quote from: Magdalena on February 09, 2022, 05:59:13 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor

Wow!
Hi.
Welcome back, NoHandlebarsAttached.
I remember you. We've all watched you grow, from far away. Good to see you here, again.
Hey, thanks! It has been a while.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 09, 2022, 06:51:54 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor

Epic! Glad you stopped by to say hello.  :smokin cool:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 09, 2022, 07:19:34 AM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor

Welcome back :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 09, 2022, 03:37:12 PM
Quote from: NoHandlebarsAttached on February 09, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
This past year, I have:

>Built a badass gaming PC
>Come out as transgender to friends and family
>Survived COVID
>Quit drinking
>Gotten a regular doctor

Welcome back, and that's an impressive list...congrats 8)

I'm a little over 8 years sober, so I know the joy you're experiencing, keep it up!! ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Biggus Dickus on February 19, 2022, 06:44:55 PM
Eminem's response to Rudy Giuliani because he took a knee after his perfomance during the Super Bowl is some cheerful, funny, amusing as hell shit....I've watched this about five times already!!




Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on February 19, 2022, 06:49:20 PM
:rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on February 19, 2022, 07:05:39 PM
mockery is the correct tool

an actual rebuttal gives these people a credibility that their ideas dont deserve.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 22, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
I got a new job today. After fifteen years, I'm free of that hellhole.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on February 22, 2022, 11:17:56 PM
what are uou doing at th e new job?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on February 23, 2022, 03:30:33 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
I got a new job today. After fifteen years, I'm free of that hellhole.

Great news. Mazel tov!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on February 23, 2022, 07:46:06 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
I got a new job today. After fifteen years, I'm free of that hellhole.

:frolic: :frolic: :frolic: :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on February 23, 2022, 01:22:43 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on February 22, 2022, 11:17:56 PM
what are uou doing at th e new job?

Fixing the shit everyone seems to break basically.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on February 23, 2022, 02:38:58 PM
clearly you are not a politician.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on February 23, 2022, 04:21:00 PM
Quote from: jumbojak on February 22, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
I got a new job today. After fifteen years, I'm free of that hellhole.

That's great! :party:

(https://media4.giphy.com/media/6wxrudWhAxJkhlMhB8/200.gif)

:grin:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on February 23, 2022, 07:29:43 PM
Cheers, jumbojak, and congratulations!   :frolic:   :cheers:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on February 25, 2022, 02:23:10 AM
Belated congrats! That's awesome!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 07, 2022, 04:27:21 PM
new trailer!

well its the old one i had before. brakes are good, tires okay. its 48 feet instead of 45 so getting loads is easier.

heading to nebraska again with sheet metal. 1308 miles. but no snow.

my mechanic owner doesnt want to mess with the other trailer anymore. just headaches. but it was 32 years old. this one is only 18 i think
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 08, 2022, 02:45:54 AM
Even steel gets tired. Over time and abuse such as banging over rough roads and vibrations from out of balance wheels and tires, the steel becomes stressed and then is subject to failure, especially when heavily loaded.

Good call to send the old trailer to the bone yard.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 08, 2022, 12:54:26 PM
youre right

metal fatigue is cumulative

one big place i worked for sold their trailers on after 7 years. but they had 2000 drivers and lots of cash flow.

im just happy to be back to something newer. no lockers on it and no good place for dunnage, but ill take that
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 12, 2022, 09:28:10 PM
home from work! 1300 miles with sheet metal to nebraska, then 1300 mioles back with bricks for pittsburgh. the wife says the snow on the road is deep, but she comes and gets me anyway. then she tries to call the daughter not to come home because the road is bad.

too late. the daughter is already stuck on the ridge top, trying to get in. the neighbor arrives with her in his little suv, in which he has crossed the hayfield to get to the house. so we go back out to look in the little three quarter ton

(https://i.imgur.com/a6eJlfWl.jpg)

and yes she is indeed stuck in the snow. this is AFTER the snowplough came through

(https://i.imgur.com/CHpWCCMl.jpg)

but everybody has done this before, many times, so we all know the drill

(https://i.imgur.com/9RYfaUNl.jpg)

so we assess the situation

(https://i.imgur.com/jV8KziKl.jpg)

and everybody piles out to dig

(https://i.imgur.com/cHX80pPl.jpg)

and dig

(https://i.imgur.com/VHoTWPgl.jpg)

periodically the wind stops so you can actually open your eyes

(https://i.imgur.com/pvhFkvcl.jpg)

eventually we move enough snow that i can chain the minivan to the pickup and i pull it down the hill backwards to a flat spot.

(https://i.imgur.com/8PiWe6Gl.jpg)

the daughter gets back in and heads to town to spend the night there.

and we go back up and over the hay field to get home.

one hour later the neighbor is there on th eporch. he is stuck in the same place, trying to get out.

repeat

im going to bed now. above freezing tomorrow


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 12, 2022, 10:12:04 PM
^^^
Wow!
That looks cold!
I admire you. A lot. All of you. I would have died...if not from being so cold, probably from from crying so much.
:cryandrun:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 12, 2022, 10:42:35 PM
Me too Mags. I would have died either from the cold or because I had used such foul language that the FSM struck me dead.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 12, 2022, 11:02:13 PM
that little section of road is only about 1000 feet long, but it keeps people from wanting to live out here. its a steep west-facing slope and the wind blows the snow right to the top. when the snow is 3 inches deep in front of my house, its 9 inches deep up there. when the snow at the house is a foot, up there its three . . .

at the house it was no worse than this

(https://i.imgur.com/J5dkyOXl.jpg)

got to admit i dont like the cold either, but spring is in ten days
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on March 13, 2022, 01:57:51 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 12, 2022, 11:02:13 PM
that little section of road is only about 1000 feet long, but it keeps people from wanting to live out here. its a steep west-facing slope and the wind blows the snow right to the top. when the snow is 3 inches deep in front of my house, its 9 inches deep up there. when the snow at the house is a foot, up there its three . . .

at the house it was no worse than this

(https://i.imgur.com/J5dkyOXl.jpg)

got to admit i dont like the cold either, but spring is in ten days
I would be counting the days of the season if I lived there too.  ;D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 13, 2022, 03:12:15 AM
yes


for many years i have lived my life according to the seasons. in ten days the frst day of spring marks the vernal equinox, when the sun sets directly behind my neighbors barn on the ridge two miles to the west. one day before or after is an entire barn width, north or south.

the sun comes up equally exactly on the ridge to the east, but there isnt a tree or a barn on the horizon for me to mark the day. the winter and summer solstices have the sun going down and coming up out of my view in the woods, so i cant see what i know is happening.

in the night sky now orion is still high in the south, the constellation of winter for me for almost fifty years now. harder to see because of the lightening of the night sky over the last twenty years, but i know where to look.

when i was a child living near the equator the difference in sunset between summer and winter was no more than 15 minutes. here at 41 degrees north it amounts to hours.

the animals pay attention too. i count baby rabbits on the road leading to home from the highway every year. the peak of uneaten baby rabbits on the road is generally at the summer solstice. some years i have as many as 10 baby rabbits sitting inthe road onthe three miles between the pavement and my house on the first day of summer, other years fewer. but the solstice is the peak.

so i count the lengthening days to spring, and also the days i have left before summer, whenthe days tip over the peak and become slower.

i try to stay in denial onthe autumnal equinox. the birds disappear, the insectivores first, hummingbirds and flycatchers, then the wasps and butterflies (what is left of them) diminish and the bees wind down.

then the snows come and we hunker down until the days lengthen again


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 13, 2022, 02:03:29 PM
sunrise

the phone rings

the daughter is stuck again

"i just wanted to come home . . . "
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 14, 2022, 04:00:10 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on March 13, 2022, 03:12:15 AM
yes


for many years i have lived my life according to the seasons. in ten days the frst day of spring marks the vernal equinox, when the sun sets directly behind my neighbors barn on the ridge two miles to the west. one day before or after is an entire barn width, north or south.

the sun comes up equally exactly on the ridge to the east, but there isnt a tree or a barn on the horizon for me to mark the day. the winter and summer solstices have the sun going down and coming up out of my view in the woods, so i cant see what i know is happening.

in the night sky now orion is still high in the south, the constellation of winter for me for almost fifty years now. harder to see because of the lightening of the night sky over the last twenty years, but i know where to look.

when i was a child living near the equator the difference in sunset between summer and winter was no more than 15 minutes. here at 41 degrees north it amounts to hours.

the animals pay attention too. i count baby rabbits on the road leading to home from the highway every year. the peak of uneaten baby rabbits on the road is generally at the summer solstice. some years i have as many as 10 baby rabbits sitting inthe road onthe three miles between the pavement and my house on the first day of summer, other years fewer. but the solstice is the peak.

so i count the lengthening days to spring, and also the days i have left before summer, whenthe days tip over the peak and become slower.

i try to stay in denial ont he autumnal equinox. the birds disappear, the insectivores first, hummingbirds and flycatchers, then the wasps and butterflies (what is left of them) diminish and the bees wind down.

then the snows come and we hunker down until the days lengthen again

Billy is waxing eloquently.  I appreciate and respect his observations and point of view.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 14, 2022, 10:56:38 AM
yah i talk too much
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on March 15, 2022, 01:50:26 AM
Keep doing what you are doing Billy.  Your contributions and philosophic renderings have some value.

An obviously well educated, broadly experienced, man who chooses to live off the grid, is surely worth his space here at HAF.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on March 15, 2022, 03:22:42 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 15, 2022, 01:50:26 AM
Keep doing what you are doing Billy.  Your contributions and philosophic renderings have some value.

An obviously well educated, broadly experienced, man who chooses to live off the grid, is surely worth his space here at HAF.

:clapping:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 15, 2022, 02:02:38 PM
i dont live off the grid. my lovely wife is currently lying on the couch holding the extension cord into the wall so that i can type this

but the electricity here was primitive when we moved in. 60-amp service and old 1900s-pot-soldered connections and rubber covered wire. i repurposed the electric stove circuit and installed switchable junction boxes on it to power the kitchen and well pump. but the entire downstairs is still run on one 15-amp circuit. no switch loops on the ceiling lights-- it was still bare bulbs hanging down the cord with a pull chain to switch them. the entire upstairs had only a single light bulb for each room, no power sockets.

on top of that, th eplace had been messed with by someone with a death wish. there were bare copper grounding conductors hooked to live circuitry and burn marks in the upstairs where the overloaded electric heaters had caught fire. the well pump had been wired by trial and error so that it pumped water but was waiting to catch fire itself. there was no bathroom, just a cold water shower head inthe cellar.

did i mention the dead rabbit in the well?

in the winter we abandon the upstairs and live in the living room instead. this was a US$50 per month rental when we bough t it and it would be cheaper to burn it down than to try to upgrade it.

but its spring now so things are looking up for a while.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on May 09, 2022, 01:09:50 AM
(https://imageshack.com/i/pon1VT2yj)

My oldest granddaughter, Taylor, graduated from nursing school yesterday, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 4 years of very hard work. This makes me cheerful, and PROUD!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on May 09, 2022, 01:40:12 AM
Good for her! She has plenty of career opportunities ahead!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on May 09, 2022, 03:33:06 AM
damn

catchin up.

very late but well deserved congratulations to her.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on May 09, 2022, 03:51:55 AM
Congratulations, EN! That's wonderful for your granddaughter and for the country. We need more nurses.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on May 09, 2022, 04:36:26 AM
Mazel tov! She looks bright and should do well in her career.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on May 09, 2022, 11:54:16 AM
Well done to her!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2022, 12:36:07 AM
Just finished a two week jury trial in Bryan, Texas (near where Texas A&M is located). We were defending a doctor and hospital in our system against a medical malpractice claim. The jury came back in our favor, and found no negligence or other violation of law against our clients. It was the right verdict in this case. I am very happy, and just bought drinks all around for those present in the hotel bar!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2022, 02:13:54 AM
you said it was the right verdict. how often do you see the wrong verdict in stuff like this?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 25, 2022, 03:24:30 AM
I am opposed to wrongdoing or incompetence of practitioners in the healthcare industry. On the other hand, I am also opposed to the creative opportunism and evident greed of the personal injury lawyer industry.

Good on you and your associates Ecurb.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 25, 2022, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2022, 12:36:07 AMJust finished a two week jury trial in Bryan, Texas (near where Texas A&M is located). We were defending a doctor and hospital in our system against a medical malpractice claim. The jury came back in our favor, and found no negligence or other violation of law against our clients. It was the right verdict in this case. I am very happy, and just bought drinks all around for those present in the hotel bar!!

Congrats! Was it a difficult case?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2022, 10:24:02 PM

Quote from: billy rubin on June 25, 2022, 02:13:54 AMyou said it was the right verdict. how often do you see the wrong verdict in stuff like this?

I guess "right and wrong" are in the eye of the beholder on matters like medical malpractice. If we think we did wrong, we usually try to settle. In this case, while we did not think we had done wrong, we did offer some money, as there is always some risk with a jury. But they wanted millions. The jury gave nothing. I think the evidence was in our favor.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2022, 10:26:20 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 25, 2022, 06:47:48 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on June 25, 2022, 12:36:07 AMJust finished a two week jury trial in Bryan, Texas (near where Texas A&M is located). We were defending a doctor and hospital in our system against a medical malpractice claim. The jury came back in our favor, and found no negligence or other violation of law against our clients. It was the right verdict in this case. I am very happy, and just bought drinks all around for those present in the hotel bar!!

Congrats! Was it a difficult case?

Very. Our documentation was not perfect, even though we did not do anything wrong. Plus, some of our witnesses were not very likeable. However, the plaintiff was simply not believable. She tried to say we did a procedure that she had not consented to, and made it impossible for her to work. Our experts rebutted that, and the jury rejected her claims.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 25, 2022, 11:25:41 PM
law is a curious matter.

i used to be called for jury duty all the time when i lived in california. seventeen years. now that i live in ohio i am never called. twnety years. i don't know why.

the last time i was called for jury duty was a triple homicide, with laying in wait as an addition, which meant the death penalty. i spent 45 minutes explaining to the attrorneys and th ejudge why i did not object to killing people if i was 100 percent certain of their guilt, but would not support a guilty verdict if capital punishment could be applied with only a reasonable doubt being satisfied.

at the end both the defense and prosecution thanked me, and th ejudge said that i was an excellent candidate for a jury, just not this one . . .

go figure.

it didnt matter in the end because a mistrial was declared because they caught the defendant banging the assistant DA.

lol
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on June 26, 2022, 02:23:13 AM
I have served on two juries. Foreman on one of them.  One other of the jury selection events had me summarily dismissed.  Why?  In Florida, we tend to dress casually and comfortably. Me. the naive one. believed that the court deserved respect which included proper dress.  I showed up with a shirt and tie along with a conservative jacket.....oh.... and shoes. I swear that I was dismissed because I was too well dressed to suit the defense lawyers.

I am given to believe that jury selection is a keen science that is practiced by the best of lawyers. Ecurb can probably enlighten us about this important element of trial construction. 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on June 26, 2022, 05:13:00 AM
Congrats, Ecurb!

Quote from: billy rubin on June 25, 2022, 11:25:41 PMlaw is a curious matter.

. . .

it didnt matter in the end because a mistrial was declared because they caught the defendant banging the assistant DA.

lol

Law is indeed a curious matter. And the practice of law even curiouser. Holy shit.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on June 26, 2022, 11:04:28 PM
Jury selection is a process of elimination, but it is a complicated matter on major cases like this one. The jury fills out questionnaires (employment, education, political party, etc.), then we hire a jury consultant to review them and rank them from bad to good. We look in our own database to see if any of them have sued the hospital before, or if anyone knows them. We had a local attorney look at the list, and he knew a few people and gave insight. Then we ask questions at the voir dire proceeding, when all the jurors are present in the court room. If any of them show a bias that they cannot set aside, we "challenge for cause", meaning we ask the judge to excuse them. He rules yes or no. Then, for the jurors who are left, each side gets six "preemptory strikes", meaning we strike the jurors we do not want on the jury. Nobody ever gets all of them off, and at this point it is more art and guesswork than science. The first 12 people who are not stricken by either side are the jury. Then there was one alternate in case anyone got sick, etc. There were 2 or 3 people we were concerned about. One of them ultimately was against us, but we only needed 10 out of 12 of the jurors after the alternate was excused at the end of final argument. The verdict was 11-1 in our favor, which is sufficient in a civil case. In criminal cases, it must be unanimous. The rules in civil cases vary from state to state.

After the trial, some of the jurors said they did not make up their minds until the final argument. That shows it was close. Both sides fought hard. Our perfect juror in a medical malpractice case would be an educated person (to understand the medical science), conservative (not free with someone else's money), practical, and who had no bad experiences with doctors/hospitals. We had several of these on the panel, and one of them was the foreman. This is an educated county, as Texas A&M University is located there. Of the 12 jurors, 4 had bachelor's degrees and 4 more had post-graduate degrees. That is unusual unless it is a mid-size county with a large university, which is what Brazos County is. And, generally, it is conservative. I would not want to live there, but they have good juries for our purposes!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2022, 11:50:40 PM
texas a & m?

did you here about tbe man walking down the road in college ststion and standing on the corner was a corp turd in the uniform and boots and hat and sam brown belt

and a fat little pig with a pink bowcaround his neck tucked under his arm.

the man stooped and stared at the pig, then at the corp turd then back at the pig, and asked

where did you get that?

and the pig answered, i won him in a raffle
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2022, 03:50:51 PM
yesterday i lost another wheel, and i didnt die

got up at 0430 and drove through thr sunrise tbrough ohio. 70 mph. an occssional wiggle in the front end. 45 000 pounds of barite on tbe trailer

self, i said, need to get my mechanic to check out the new king pins

rush hour in akron dragged me down to five mph when suddenly the right front tire blew

i forced my way from the middle to the right lane through a line of indignant commuters, got out and saw thst i no longer had wheel bearings on tbe right steer wheel.

long story, an hour later the tow truck drivrr picked up my tractor on tbe hook, and the wheel fell off onto the ground. i hsd been driving with nothing holding the wheel on. the wobbling wheel had cut the tire apart on the tie rod end

good thing it cratered at 5mph instead of 70. losing a steer wheel at speed would have been very ugly, maybe not just for me.

so now im home with covid, and can take it easy. the truck needs everthing from the axle out, and it will take time to arrive. im good with that
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2022, 04:05:38 PM
and another thing. it wasnt my trailer and the brakes were bad. i got under to look and all the trailer brakes were backed off so far they didnt work, and the clevis on one was missing a pin so the activating mechanism was just dangling.

the kid who normally drove this trailer is not very good at what he does yet.

i had fishtailed twice empty on a wet road that morning because the trailer tried to come around and jacknife the tractor. so i stopped at a rest area and tightened all the brakes correctly.

when the kid showed up to take the barite that i could no longer deliver i pointed out that his trailer had had no brakes

i TOLD doug there was something wrong, he said . . .

it takes an ounce of knowledge and one wrench to adjust the brakes on a semi trailer. he did not apoear interested in obtaining either
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2022, 04:06:40 PM
but thats why im cheerful today

(https://i.imgur.com/5IVmS0Vl.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 30, 2022, 08:26:36 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 30, 2022, 03:50:51 PMyesterday i lost another wheel, and i didnt die
...
Wow! That is a reason to be cheerful.


Quote from: billy rubin on July 30, 2022, 03:50:51 PMso now im home with covid, and can take it easy.
...
Aww, man! :-\
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on July 30, 2022, 10:02:35 PM
I make my own weather.

It's always hot and steamy here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 30, 2022, 11:41:39 PM
Lucky not to lose that wheel at speed! Get well soon from the cabrona.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2022, 01:32:48 AM
thank you

so far ive lost wheels four times on two trailers, but this was a first on the tractor.

losing a steer is no joke.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on July 31, 2022, 02:41:06 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 31, 2022, 01:32:48 AMthank you

so far ive lost wheels four times on two trailers, but this was a first on the tractor.

losing a steer is no joke.

Indeed. I maintained a fleet of trucks for an ornamental iron fence company for many years, working at a gas station. Admittedly, they weren't long haul vehicles, but when they came in for oil changes, they got checked over. I was the one who did the brakes, clutches, etc. They never lost a bearing on any vehicle I worked on.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2022, 06:30:44 AM
yes. i am mulling that over. i never lost wheels either until working with this old stuff.

i have no way to check wheel bearings except to verify the oil level in the hub through the sight window.

i do that casually already but from now ill be looking at oil level pretty much daily.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on July 31, 2022, 06:46:39 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on July 30, 2022, 11:41:39 PMLucky not to lose that wheel at speed! Get well soon from the cabrona.
Ha! Good one. "Corona Cabrona."
;D


What symptoms do you have, billy rubin?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2022, 10:52:57 AM
not much. woke up with a slight sore throat and a dry cough. just thst and a bit tired. like a very mild cold.

ive had two shots and one booster, so thst probably helped.

i knew what it was because my wife tested positivevand spentva week on the couch. i assume i got it from her
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Magdalena on August 01, 2022, 04:23:54 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 31, 2022, 10:52:57 AMnot much. woke up with a slight sore throat and a dry cough. just thst and a bit tired. like a very mild cold.

ive had two shots and one booster, so thst probably helped.

i knew what it was because my wife tested positivevand spentva week on the couch. i assume i got it from her

Aww, sad to hear about your wife. That's how bad it was for me too.
Good to hear you're not too sick.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on August 01, 2022, 04:39:54 AM
I am happy to hear that both of you got through it OK.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on August 01, 2022, 07:04:40 AM
as long as it confers some b immunity that would be worth it. apparently the new versions dont confer immunity
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 01, 2022, 02:32:51 PM
My stocks be rising.

...I mean, they are still deeply in the red for the most part, but at this rate, that new-ish car is not looking too bad, come new year.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 01, 2022, 03:05:19 PM
I'm being told that the market will possibly bottom in a couple of months. I'm down about 15% since the beginning of the year. I'm philosophical about it, though; in the 7 years since I invested my retirement money, it was up by 70%. My wife recently retired, the houses are paid off, and we're living on my Social Security checks and a piddling stipend from my last employer. Once we burn through the money my wife earned in the first 4 months of this year, we'll have to start drawing on my retirement money.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 02, 2022, 09:06:42 AM
I'm pretty zen about the whole thing myself, though I do huwhine about it.

My coin is largely in "safe" businesses that are unlikely to fold, and I have bought in on some potential opportunities, picking up stock "for nothing." One particular business, I picked up a few thousand shares for 0.5NOK per share, then sold half my shares at just above 1NOK a few weeks later. It dipped a bit afterwards, but the trend on that one is upwards and I am secured from loss by the sale.

The giants in my portfolio that took a major hit over the past year... Yeah. I haven't gone in on them when they were particularly expensive, and based on the value they have and generate, they will recover.

My overall strategy is;

Do not invest in vaporware. (yes, yes, I know, one could have become a Bitcoin or Tesla millionaire, but one could as easily have gone broke. Easier, perhaps) 
Know what you buy (What's "behind" the stock price?)
Don't panic. (Don't sell at a loss - if you followed the previous step, it will recover unless the global economy tanks dramatically and permanently)
Sleep easy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2022, 06:00:22 PM
For me Covid was a non-event and got my a private room in hospital for 10 days :D
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 23, 2022, 08:38:20 AM
Still breathing! :rofl:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on August 27, 2022, 01:07:58 AM
I'm cheerful that it's State Fair time here in Minnesota. I get to see all the farm animals and pet the goats and sheep. And see all the arts and crafts. And eat amazing fried foods and walk around in awesome weather drinking beer. And ride the tilt-a-whirl and the big swing ride. I love the State Fair.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 27, 2022, 10:09:42 AM
Fence is finished. Dog is happy. Hedgehog entry and exit points installed.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on August 29, 2022, 02:27:20 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 27, 2022, 10:09:42 AMFence is finished. Dog is happy. Hedgehog entry and exit points installed.

Are you going to roll them in clay and toss them in your fireplace?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2022, 07:30:53 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 29, 2022, 02:27:20 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 27, 2022, 10:09:42 AMFence is finished. Dog is happy. Hedgehog entry and exit points installed.

Are you going to roll them in clay and toss them in your fireplace?
Kinda' defeats the purpose of them exit points, wouldn't you say? Although... If you give them hedgehogs hope, they might taste better...  :notsure:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 29, 2022, 07:52:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on August 29, 2022, 02:27:20 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 27, 2022, 10:09:42 AMFence is finished. Dog is happy. Hedgehog entry and exit points installed.

Are you going to roll them in clay and toss them in your fireplace?

If prices keep going the way they are, quite possibly!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2022, 09:32:27 AM
The Asmo has taken to eating out most days - cheaper that way. Come to think of it, He kinda' "always" did anyways, but yeah. Actually cheaper to buy a dont-ask-dont-tell kebab than cook dinner, if you add up the food and the electricity, which is just about to start competing with diesel for which is actually cheaper.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 29, 2022, 07:23:17 PM
^ My wife spreads that falsehood too.  She claims that it costs less to dine out than it costs to prepare meals at home. Horseshit!  I make a loaf of delicious bread for a total cost of $1.83. That includes the cost of power for the oven.   My local grocery store charges $3.79 for a loaf of bread that is not nearly as tasty.

She conned me into going to a barbecue restaurant last week. It was an ordinary chain restaurant, nothing special.  She ordered an extra side of cole slaw. It was billed at $3.99 plus seven percent sales tax for a total of $4.27.  Cole slaw is made of cabbage and seasoned with mayonnaise and vinegar. It would have cost about 20 cents at home.

Any food that is sold at restaurants is taxed at seven percent.  Then there is the almost mandatory gratuity, the tip of 15 to 20 percent.  So if I have an entre priced at ten dollars I will have to pay 10.00 + 0.70 + 2.00 = $12.70 The same stuff at home would have cost less than half that price.



Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 29, 2022, 08:42:58 PM
^ Small price to pay to keep the wife below the boiling point. :smilenod:

My wife gets all kinds of cranky if I don't take her out often enough.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 30, 2022, 01:35:19 AM
^ Understood.  Wives need some love.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on August 30, 2022, 12:39:09 PM
Quote from: Icarus on August 29, 2022, 07:23:17 PM^ My wife spreads that falsehood too.  She claims that it costs less to dine out than it costs to prepare meals at home. Horseshit!  I make a loaf of delicious bread for a total cost of $1.83. That includes the cost of power for the oven.   My local grocery store charges $3.79 for a loaf of bread that is not nearly as tasty.

She conned me into going to a barbecue restaurant last week. It was an ordinary chain restaurant, nothing special.  She ordered an extra side of cole slaw. It was billed at $3.99 plus seven percent sales tax for a total of $4.27.  Cole slaw is made of cabbage and seasoned with mayonnaise and vinegar. It would have cost about 20 cents at home.

Any food that is sold at restaurants is taxed at seven percent.  Then there is the almost mandatory gratuity, the tip of 15 to 20 percent.  So if I have an entre priced at ten dollars I will have to pay 10.00 + 0.70 + 2.00 = $12.70 The same stuff at home would have cost less than half that price.




Ok, let us see;

One kebab costs me USD 8,13 (Using rates from timestamp)

Let us assume I want something similar for dinner.
Ground pork, 400g, with some discount: 5,13. Let's say I use half and call it 2,50.
Pita bread: as close as makes no difference 3 bucks for 6, so 0.50.
Maize: 1 dollar a can - I only need about a third, but it does not keep, so 1,0.
Greens (Romano mix) 3 bucks. Keeps even worse than maize, so 3,00

I'm still short a onion, a tomato and a handful of jalapeno-rings, which bring me very near 10 bucks. (Still a bit under, considering that I do have some greens, fermenting as I look at them and some maize that will turn green by the time I make something else that calls for it - however, I have not even looked at the hot plate time, which is another 1-2 bucks)

So yeah. Cheaper to get pre-made, and for exactly the same reason. You see, my kebab joint buys the stuff by a shitload - and it is priced as such. I, on the other hand, buy stuff for one - and it is priced accordingly as well. The smaller the package, the higher the price per kilo.

Now, if I were a family of four, it would be cheaper to cook. One could then make an argument of my time being worse something, but then if I had a family of six...

My point is, if you cook for one, you probably do it more expensively than the local food joint that churns out literal tons of the same stuff every day - unless you buy cheaper ingredients, in which case you are probably more expensive than a shittier food joint on a worse street corner. If you cook for two, you likely break even or maybe even save a tiny bit. Three... Starting to look good, assuming your time is donated freely. Above that, I'd say it's cheaper to do than buy, since you'd be able to, say, but a head of cabbage and use it, rather than throw most of it away.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on August 30, 2022, 06:33:49 PM
i cant buy what i like to eat so for me going out to eat is a poor substitute for cooking real food for myself.

periodically i can return to the vegetatianism i prefer because im not living in a truck. when i do, i avoid restaurants because they dont sell amythi g but appalachian grease and bad meat.

i am perhaps a hundred miles from the nearest plant based restaurant of sny kind
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2022, 09:38:47 AM
Boris Johnson is gone!  :frolic:  :frolic:  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 06, 2022, 09:41:50 AM
What, he died?!

...Oh! Right. Didn't he announce his resignation like a month or two ago? Or was he just filling in until the new PM was found?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2022, 10:04:05 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 06, 2022, 09:41:50 AMWhat, he died?!

...Oh! Right. Didn't he announce his resignation like a month or two ago? Or was he just filling in until the new PM was found?

He resigned and stayed on as caretaker until the Conservatives decided on a new party leader who then automatically becomes the Prime Minister of the UK.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 06, 2022, 10:50:26 AM
Right. Got someone nice..?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AM
i blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 06, 2022, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AMi blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.

Are the trucks you drive representative of the truck fleet in the US?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on September 08, 2022, 02:45:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2022, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AMi blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.

Are the trucks you drive representative of the truck fleet in the US?

Good news, Tank. With Liz Truss's professed commitment to deregulation, the U.K.'s truck fleet may soon be as fit and fighting as the U.S.'s is.   ;) 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 08, 2022, 03:13:01 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on September 08, 2022, 02:45:13 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2022, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AMi blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.

Are the trucks you drive representative of the truck fleet in the US?

Good news, Tank. With Liz Truss's professed commitment to deregulation, the U.K.'s truck fleet may soon be as fit and fighting as the U.S.'s is.   ;) 

I'd enjoy a massive swing of the pendulum back towards giving at least a pinch of feces for (at least) people in general.

It's out there. I've been having problems with the air conditioning in my house. A member of another forum of which I am a member offered to come over and fix it, which he did. And then absolutely refused payment. I'll make two observations about that, one uncharitable, one not. Sometimes, people just want to pay forward on their good fortune. Sometimes people want to assuage their guilt for offenses in the past. I don't know which category this guy is in, but I think that it is in the "paying it forward" category, based on his behavior in that other forum.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on September 08, 2022, 03:59:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2022, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AMi blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.

Are the trucks you drive representative of the truck fleet in the US?

no, i work for a couple of rookies guys who bought a truck with 600,000 miles on it-- 25 years old. ive put about 150,000 on in the last year or so. i work for them because theyre easy. if i want time off, i can take it. if i dont want to work new york city, they dont ask me too. they only have two trucks.

i used to work for a larger carrier with 1100 dry van drivers, 400 flatbedders like me, and 150 heavy haulers. the trucks were exquisitely maintained, recycled after about 5 years. trailers were sold off at seven years. very little btoke. most problems wrre software only.

but the price paid there was forced dispatch . i had to drive where they told me, and that meant lousy trips into lousy places. plus i was out 25 days to get four or five at home. and i made less money.

most trucks on the roads in america are much newer and in better shape than what i drive. but they dont have the excitement i get.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on September 08, 2022, 04:01:01 AM
its night.

the coyotes are singing
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 08, 2022, 04:09:51 AM
I'm a member of an old truck forum. Members have many skills, needless to say. I've been having problems with my air conditioning, and one of the members came over and made the repairs for free. I actually didn't need that charity, but I appreciate it, nonetheless.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 08, 2022, 09:40:50 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on September 08, 2022, 02:45:13 AM...
Good news, Tank. With Liz Truss's professed commitment to deregulation, the U.K.'s truck fleet may soon be as fit and fighting as the U.S.'s is.  ;) 

You're not wrong! :D

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on September 08, 2022, 09:43:52 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 08, 2022, 03:59:30 AM
Quote from: Tank on September 06, 2022, 12:15:51 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 06, 2022, 11:26:16 AMi blew up the last truck my company has

been driving a day cab for two weeks, picking up a dry van of suprrmsrket suppliesc and delivering over the day. 16 to 20 hours in the truck, unloading 35,000 pounds of stuff by myself. hard work. too hard for me to keep up at 66.

an interim job until they fix the axle, and the drive shaft, and the transmission of the ones that buckled under me before.

last night i picked up another trailer and stripped the teeth off the worn-out pinion gear in the differential. cant go anywhere when the differential wont turn.

so im off again, and shall finish up the BSA and take it easy for a while.

Are the trucks you drive representative of the truck fleet in the US?

no, i work for a couple of rookies guys who bought a truck with 600,000 miles on it-- 25 years old. ive put about 150,000 on in the last year or so. i work for them because theyre easy. if i want time off, i can take it. if i dont want to work new york city, they dont ask me too. they only have two trucks.

i used to work for a larger carrier with 1100 dry van drivers, 400 flatbedders like me, and 150 heavy haulers. the trucks were exquisitely maintained, recycled after about 5 years. trailers were sold off at seven years. very little btoke. most problems wrre software only.

but the price paid there was forced dispatch . i had to drive where they told me, and that meant lousy trips into lousy places. plus i was out 25 days to get four or five at home. and i made less money.

most trucks on the roads in america are much newer and in better shape than what i drive. but they dont have the excitement i get.


Thanks :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on September 08, 2022, 12:22:57 PM
The Asmo drives a car that really ought to be retired, but He pours time and money into maintenance with shiny new parts and an occasional cup of bondo - and it continues to serve most heroically.

That said, I have seen "professional" vehicles on our roads - trucks, busses, what have you - that are like... How, even? How does that keep moving?! Uphill?!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 10, 2022, 01:47:02 AM
600,000 miles is really just a baby. Well, not a baby. Striding into middle age.
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Post by: billy rubin on September 10, 2022, 02:29:52 AM
lol

id be happier if they didnt shed wheels so often

but it lookslike my bosses have decided to pack it in, as they arent making the money they want. so my boss's daughter, for whom i am an honorary grandfather, having worked with her for years at something like six different companies, has told me to apply where she currently works.

so i have an interview on monday and if it goes well i will be driving roll-off containers again. daylight work, and something ive done before. i could make more money going back to driving water bottles, but i really really really want to minimize the oil field work. ive been working in the oil fields off and on now for 50 years this year, and i really want to get away from those holes in the ground.
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Post by: Asmodean on September 10, 2022, 04:34:35 PM
Speaking of shedding and round stuff, I once saw one of them military many-wheeled whatnots in the middle of rural Sweden. It overtook me when I stopped in a ditch for a pee, and then a few kilometers later, I overtook it with one of its many wheels dethatched and a dude with the look of pure dejection on his face looking at it, then the axle, then the wheel, then the axle again. That wheel must have weighed a literal ton... In a place literal hours away from heavy towing. I think he could have driven it with the remaining wheels, but... Protocol, probably.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on September 13, 2022, 06:47:04 PM
the swedes have the suggas, too

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/83/db/b9/83dbb99cc9f7a77633f4697c0449d234--swedish-army-volvo-trucks.jpg)

i first saw one of theses somewhere around uppsala long ago, and fell in love with them. after i get a 1941 dodge weapons carrier, ill start looking for a sugga.

(https://img123.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/02/24/9c/8fa36130a3383a05_25183be7ec6606.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on September 14, 2022, 02:31:36 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on September 10, 2022, 04:34:35 PMSpeaking of shedding and round stuff, I once saw one of them military many-wheeled whatnots in the middle of rural Sweden. It overtook me when I stopped in a ditch for a pee, and then a few kilometers later, I overtook it with one of its many wheels dethatched and a dude with the look of pure dejection on his face looking at it, then the axle, then the wheel, then the axle again. That wheel must have weighed a literal ton... In a place literal hours away from heavy towing. I think he could have driven it with the remaining wheels, but... Protocol, probably.

As someone who occasionally drives a dump truck with an axle so bent you don't have both dual wheels on either side touching pavement without a substantial load... That missing wheel is important. The bigger the truck the more it counts on points of contact.

I can live with ours not having a straight axle. It bothers me that there's only a working brake on one wheel. Don't know who is going to crash it through the gate when the last brake fails but I hope it isn't me.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 14, 2022, 04:13:48 AM
Go to another town, make a burner email account and report that to OSHA. The life you save may be that of some innocent bystander.
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Post by: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 05:55:24 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2022, 02:31:36 AMIt bothers me that there's only a working brake on one wheel. Don't know who is going to crash it through the gate when the last brake fails but I hope it isn't me.

the brake stuff is kind of, important.

is it a fix they wiuld let you do?
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Post by: Asmodean on September 14, 2022, 09:28:44 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2022, 02:31:36 AMAs someone who occasionally drives a dump truck with an axle so bent you don't have both dual wheels on either side touching pavement without a substantial load... That missing wheel is important. The bigger the truck the more it counts on points of contact.

I can live with ours not having a straight axle. It bothers me that there's only a working brake on one wheel. Don't know who is going to crash it through the gate when the last brake fails but I hope it isn't me.
I can see that, but this was one of them... Them-looking things, only with bigger huwheels (Or maybe same wheel size, though in a smaller vehicle)
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.3lDCxUD_wPU7dfF7CLX0agHaE7?pid=ImgDet&rs=1)

A crane or a bridge or some combination thereof, methinks. Its load under transport is basically whatever is always on its back.
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Post by: jumbojak on September 14, 2022, 11:19:00 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 05:55:24 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on September 14, 2022, 02:31:36 AMIt bothers me that there's only a working brake on one wheel. Don't know who is going to crash it through the gate when the last brake fails but I hope it isn't me.

the brake stuff is kind of, important.

is it a fix they wiuld let you do?

They keep talking about fixing it. Honestly, if it worked properly another department would say they needed the truck and get it, which would put us in a terrible bind. That's probably part of the reason for putting it off.
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Post by: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 05:23:16 PM
well keep the door unlocked so you can jump
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Post by: jumbojak on September 15, 2022, 12:50:49 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on September 14, 2022, 05:23:16 PMwell keep the door unlocked so you can jump

The doors don't lock. Some days the windows don't even go up and down. Today I got a photo of the truck going down the road. Two out of four wheels touching pavement. Too bad I can't post it here.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on September 15, 2022, 02:12:47 AM
*cough* anonymous call to OSHA *cough*
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Post by: billy rubin on September 22, 2022, 03:55:24 PM
equinox!

tonight at 2103 EST

that would be GMT plus five.

this evening i can stand on my front porch and watch the sun set behind my neighbors barn on the ridgetop two miles to the west. it only does that twice per year.

tomorrow it will set one diameter north of the barn.

the big cosmic clock ticks twice per year, and i wont get another tick for six months.
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Post by: billy rubin on October 16, 2022, 05:41:09 PM
new job!

now i drive a garbage truck.

a rolloff, actually. construction debris, retail, residential. i just load the boxes and dump them- 20, 30, and 40-cubic yards.

and garbage compacters, which are not so pleasant.

but i only work ten hours or so per day and am home every night.

win!
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Post by: Tank on October 16, 2022, 08:39:27 PM
Excellent news!
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Post by: Icarus on October 16, 2022, 09:18:02 PM
Garbage trucks and the people who work on them are unsung heroes. Nasty job that deserves  more appreciation than it gets.

If not for the timely collection of refuse, we could come down with cholera or some other kind of malady.

My city uses trucks with hydraulic grabber arms. Residential customers have large plastic containers in which to deposit their trash.  The container has a lid and wheels on the bottom.  The truck with its magical grabber arm, snatches up the container and empties into the truck's receptacle. It then replaces the container in the exact spot where it was originally placed.  No longer a nasty job for the driver.  He/she sits in an air conditioned cab and never has to touch any of the trash. The grabber arms must have magic eyes or something.  They never miss the exact location of the cans or cause them to become displaced.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on October 16, 2022, 10:13:47 PM
i dont have to do those residential routes. those are very dangerous.

i pick up and deliver maybe four giant boxes a day. the residential people have to go down narrow streest and handle i kid yu not, 600 addresses per day. i would not do that.

my stuff is easy by comparison. but im out in the weather hooking and re-positioning. still not as hard as the trash can guys.

i havent seen so many rats in one place incewhen i was a kid in singapore though
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Post by: Icarus on October 18, 2022, 01:35:51 AM
I think that you are right Billy.

A residential refuse collector has to make a lot of stops in an ordinary work day.  I feel some sympathy for the poor trucks too.  They have to start and stop 15,000 times per month.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on October 18, 2022, 02:04:28 AM
I'm willing to bet that the 15k stops would be per day, or at least per week. There are 60 houses just on my street, and it takes them maybe 10 minutes to serve the whole block. Of course, driving to the landfill is about an hour, round trip, from my house. Next time I'm taking some electronic recycling by their office, (seldom, and if I remember) I'll ask. It's an interesting statistic!

Billy should be really cheerful that he isn't hauling the trash like when I was a kid. It was truly a garbage man, as we lived in a rural area, and believe it or not, we incinerated our burnable trash. The garbage went into a 5 gallon galvanized bucket, which the garbagemen emptied. You want to talk about maggots, and STINK!?  :o
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Post by: billy rubin on October 18, 2022, 02:31:56 AM
i can do without that
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Post by: Dark Lightning on October 18, 2022, 03:31:51 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on October 18, 2022, 02:31:56 AMi can do without that

:lol: We all can! Just recently, California started asking people to throw their kitchen (vegetable) waste into the recycling bins used for yard waste, like grass, and such. Well, OK, but we freeze that, because that bin is going to reek like garbage by the time it gets picked up. It'll be thawed by the time it gets to whatever yard it is destined for. On that note, the yard trimmings are processed along with shredded trees and such, and the resulting detritus is available for use where people are working to create drought-tolerant yards, as a way to keep in the water. In LA, (don't live in even that county), my wife has friends who have availed themselves of that free service. They find toothbrushes and that sort of thing in the chips. LA is a shithole, end of story. I'd lay nickels to doughnut hole odds that people will be throwing animal waste into the green recycling. Planet's going to shit? So what, seems to be many people's attitude. I don't like even when we have to call the plumber out to clean a drain and they leave the water running while the rooter is reaming the pipes. Yes, I know it has to be running, but it's a real waste of a resource. Don't know what else we would do, though. Most of it is growing up poor. Even though we now have more than two nickels to rub together, I don't like wasting resources.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 10, 2022, 08:58:59 PM
bought a car!

currently i have four trucks, two minivans, two passenger vans, and a little sedan sitting dead in the hay field. broken struts, leaking cooling system, unstartable, bad rear axles . . .

we have a ful time student and two people in the house with full time jobs. one vehicle, the 3/4-ton truck i bought to go tot he races with, that gets 11.6 mpg.

thats american gallons.

anyway, so today i took a day off work and went to buy a car:

(https://i.imgur.com/Xu8O2Fvl.jpg)

this is a 2009 chevrolet cobalt, a little tin-foil econobox with 80,000 miles. they wanted US$5450.

i said, i have $5000 in cash and some money in the bank. what can you do?

how about $5200 plus tax and licensing?

sold, i said.

so now my wife doesnt have to pick up the son at work at 0130 am and then drive me to my job at 0500. she will get more sleep.

as econoboxes go, its okay. it has a little two-litre mouse motor, not much rust. starts cold, takes full throttle without the transmission slipping, stops in a straight line when i dynamite the brakes, and starts warm.

cant ask for more these days.

but he had a car i have lusted for for years

a 1938 chevrolet master deluxe two door. a beautiful machine.

(https://i.imgur.com/ySPJUdol.jpg)

^^^after the hudson commodore, the two door 38 chevrolte is one of my favorite cars

no price on that, but i cant afford it until i win the lottery

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 10, 2022, 09:28:01 PM
Keep an eye on the cooling system in that cobalt billy. I've dealt with a few that had problems over the years.

At work, I'm getting fairly good as a trencher operator. We laid 200 feet of conduit today and only hit one sewer line. That was my boss. Hooked that shit pipe with the mini backhoe.

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on November 11, 2022, 12:04:20 AM
uurgg

sewer
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 12:26:24 AM
Better to find it with the backhoe than a trencher.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2022, 12:51:09 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 12:26:24 AMBetter to find it with the backhoe than a trencher.

:lol: One, you see it, the other, you wear it! I had a plumber out to the rental house a few years back because the main drain clogged. We were looking over how to run the augur and ended up at the main vent on the roof. I noticed that the clean-out for the bath on the north side of the house is below grade. What genius installed that?  ::)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 02:06:09 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2022, 12:51:09 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 12:26:24 AMBetter to find it with the backhoe than a trencher.

:lol: One, you see it, the other, you wear it! I had a plumber out to the rental house a few years back because the main drain clogged. We were looking over how to run the augur and ended up at the main vent on the roof. I noticed that the clean-out for the bath on the north side of the house is below grade. What genius installed that?  ::)

Probably someone I currently work with.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2022, 02:11:01 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 02:06:09 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on November 11, 2022, 12:51:09 AM
Quote from: jumbojak on November 11, 2022, 12:26:24 AMBetter to find it with the backhoe than a trencher.

:lol: One, you see it, the other, you wear it! I had a plumber out to the rental house a few years back because the main drain clogged. We were looking over how to run the augur and ended up at the main vent on the roof. I noticed that the clean-out for the bath on the north side of the house is below grade. What genius installed that?  ::)

Probably someone I currently work with.

 ;D  The joke goes, a plumber only needs to know two things- shit flows downhill, and payday is on Friday. Of course they need to know much more than that, but it leaves me wondering who installed that cleanout. Did this someone come from California, early in the '60s?
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Post by: hermes2015 on November 11, 2022, 02:52:40 AM
Mazel tov!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on March 04, 2023, 09:24:59 AM
Sometimes I'll pick up a bit of plastic from the river, sometimes I think next time, it's a bit out of reach.
Today I saw an appealing piece of plastic, $5. I don't want to be alive when $5 isn't worth paddling back for.
Ah-ha that's a $50, nearly a tank of petrol, or a meal I'm too miserly to pay for, or tasty meat I'll cook myself... all $50 possibilities are possible, one doesn't exclude another if you use Magic Pudding mathematics.

I saw it first.  :(
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2023, 04:37:00 PM
see this plumbing stuff is not a problem if you dont have it. ive lived without flush toilet now for twenty years and what water we drain from our two sinks and a bathtub goes out a 3 inch PVC pipe to the side of the road.

very simple
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on March 04, 2023, 07:42:19 PM
On Feb. 20 (Presidents' Day in the U.S.), I fell on ice in the driveway and managed to break my leg and ankle. My reason to be cheerful is that they were able to get me in for surgery yesterday, a mere 11 days later, and I'm supposed to be able to walk (in a boot) and drive by March 18. I'd feared a much longer recovery.

TMP, that's crazy that you guys have plastic bank notes. I'd never heard of such a thing, had to look it up. Seems pretty practical.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on March 04, 2023, 08:50:56 PM
11 days later!?  :o  That's crazy! I hope that you heal up OK. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 04, 2023, 08:58:39 PM
excuse me anne thats fucked up

11 days?

we re the u s a and cant do better than tha?
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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on March 05, 2023, 08:59:12 AM
An annoying running event was on, so there was doubt about access to the boat ramp area, they have a wash down area I like to use.
So walking was the plan and seeing a guy about a boat.
Had to get some real money from an ATM in case I needed it for boat guy.
Saw daughter 2 win annoying 10km running event, gave very sweaty daughter a minimalist hug.
Went to see boat guy, asking $800 got it for $700.
Went to beach and floated about for a while, very nice, didn't get bitten or stung by anything.
I have now added a fat 17" two person kayak to the fleet, bloody solid looking thing.

Baked a leg of lamb for late lunch and after upgraded my kayak loading system to take (hopefully) the weight of Fat Bastard.

Here's Fat Bastard
 
(https://i.imgur.com/XIymls8.jpg)
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Post by: Anne D. on March 05, 2023, 04:44:29 PM
Fat Bastard looks very bright and cheerful. Nice boat.

DL and BR, I got seen in the ER immediately--couldn't ask for better treatment. They took x-rays and referred me to a surgeon's office for a week later. The swelling needed to go down before any operation; hence, the week's wait. Was seen by the surgeon's office  a week after the fall and they got me in for surgery that same week. This really was meant to be a reason to be cheerful--I just should've explained more fully : ) DL, thanks for the good wishes. I'm in an opioid haze at the moment, so hopefully what I'm typing makes sense. Temporary opioid hazes--another reason to be cheerful.
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Post by: billy rubin on March 05, 2023, 05:44:12 PM
i spent several years in one of those
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Post by: Anne D. on March 05, 2023, 09:29:57 PM
LOL!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on March 05, 2023, 10:29:35 PM
(https://allthatsinteresting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/opium-den-laos-combodia-1899.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on March 06, 2023, 10:31:52 AM
That dude be sitting all sideways. The Asmo - He suspects drugs. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 13, 2023, 07:25:06 AM
Yay! There be bonus for The Grumpy One this year! :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 13, 2023, 08:14:22 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 13, 2023, 07:25:06 AMYay! There be bonus for The Grumpy One this year! :smilenod:

Will it pay for the car repairs? ;)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 13, 2023, 10:07:06 PM
Nah, already paid for those. The stock market comes in handy for a bit of automotive overhead.

Shall blow it on graphics cards, junk food and hookers. In fact, forget the junk food and the hookers. ;D

...And now, I want to watch Futurama. Bender truly was a God among m... That is, robots. :smilenod:
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Post by: Tank on April 15, 2023, 08:44:48 AM
 :bender:  :bender:  :bender:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 15, 2023, 12:22:16 PM
...Where is my "O, cruel fate, to be thusly boned! Ask not for whom the bone bones - it bones for thee" gif gotten to?!

That right there. The height of robotic philosophy in verse. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on April 15, 2023, 06:10:04 PM
Got the OK to walk without my boot the day before yesterday. Feels glorious to be able to walk almost normally again.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on April 15, 2023, 06:29:36 PM
 ;D  That's good news! I had a boot on for 5 weeks after a foot surgery, so I can understand your relief.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2023, 11:58:48 PM
Quote from: Anne D. on April 15, 2023, 06:10:04 PMGot the OK to walk without my boot the day before yesterday. Feels glorious to be able to walk almost normally again.

Happy for you!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on April 15, 2023, 11:59:21 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 13, 2023, 07:25:06 AMYay! There be bonus for The Grumpy One this year! :smilenod:

Bonuses rock!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 16, 2023, 01:39:33 AM
Friend wife had been having lower back pains that even descended into her glutes. Yesterday she saw a high priced and multi credentialed chiropractor. He explained to her that the probable cause of the pain was almost surely because she normally crosses her legs when sitting.

Women and girls have long been obliged to cross their legs when sitting.  That is to maintain some dignity when wearing dresses or skirts. That habit is enduring with many women and seems to be practiced whether wearing skirts or pants.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: hermes2015 on April 16, 2023, 04:12:31 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on April 15, 2023, 06:10:04 PMGot the OK to walk without my boot the day before yesterday. Feels glorious to be able to walk almost normally again.

Great news.  :cheerleader:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Recusant on April 16, 2023, 06:06:12 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on April 15, 2023, 06:10:04 PMGot the OK to walk without my boot the day before yesterday. Feels glorious to be able to walk almost normally again.

Hurrah for mobility. Often under-rated. Good to hear that you're making progress! :heyhey:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 16, 2023, 09:00:53 AM
Quote from: Anne D. on April 15, 2023, 06:10:04 PMGot the OK to walk without my boot the day before yesterday. Feels glorious to be able to walk almost normally again.

Woot!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 16, 2023, 12:16:40 PM
I thought boots were made for walkin', isn't that what they do?


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 16, 2023, 06:09:12 PM
good deal
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Post by: Anne D. on April 17, 2023, 12:43:35 AM
Thanks, you guys  :)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 17, 2023, 12:54:55 AM
wha tt s goinf on wuth you?

sre you okay?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 24, 2023, 09:05:46 AM
One reason to be cheerful is that I am going to die one day.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 24, 2023, 08:49:45 PM
Everything in life is just for a while. - Philip K. Dick

Life is rich in irony, and then you die.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on April 25, 2023, 03:34:22 AM
Reasons to be cheerful today: Tucker Carlson; malicious, lying,rabble rousing,and extremely popular among the unwashed con man)  was sacked from Fox network today.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 03:45:00 AM
Quote from: Icarus on April 25, 2023, 03:34:22 AMReasons to be cheerful today: Tucker Carlson; malicious, lying,rabble rousing,and extremely popular among the unwashed con man)  was sacked from Fox network today.

Fox News is sick, man, sick in the stomach from all the garbage it has to swallow. Rupert Murdoch is a sick pervert.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2023, 08:17:15 AM
Quote from: Icarus on April 25, 2023, 03:34:22 AMReasons to be cheerful today: Tucker Carlson; malicious, lying,rabble rousing,and extremely popular among the unwashed con man)  was sacked from Fox network today.

 :frolic:  :frolic:  :frolic:  :frolic:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2023, 09:00:58 AM
Also, Don Lemon was booted from CNN.

I applaud the lot. News networks should really see to reducing the number of opining heads, so why not start "at the top?"
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: No one on April 25, 2023, 09:45:25 AM
Now, if a grand piano could just fall on tucker's head, that would be cause for some cheerful celebration.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2023, 11:11:10 AM
What about Don Lemon's melon? Or are we being politically-biased in whom we wish piano-related deaths upon?
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Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 11:33:02 AM
Jesus was a dirty rotten commie, God bless him.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 25, 2023, 11:35:26 AM
God got his ass killed as a sacrifice to appease himself for all that sinning them humans did, remember?

...Because there is nothing like some good old-fashioned human sacrifice to encourage some forgiveness-and-forgetfulness. :smilenod:
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on April 25, 2023, 11:50:42 AM
carlson will float to the top again at one america or infowars or similar

id like to see sean hannity go as well
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 04:54:46 PM
A reason to be cheerful - the bomb.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 25, 2023, 09:00:31 PM
 A reason to be cheerful - tragedy is always followed by comedy.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 26, 2023, 07:50:19 AM
My bank stocks are paying dividends tomorrow, despite unimpressive earnings. Sure, they'll plummet to new and catastrophic lows as a result, but then, this year they will have earned their purchase value back through the accumulated dividends, so beyond this point, it's all "free money."

Makes an person cheery, having some extra coinage to blow on... Something.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on April 28, 2023, 03:00:23 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 26, 2023, 07:50:19 AMMy bank stocks are paying dividends tomorrow, despite unimpressive earnings. Sure, they'll plummet to new and catastrophic lows as a result, but then, this year they will have earned their purchase value back through the accumulated dividends, so beyond this point, it's all "free money."

Makes an person cheery, having some extra coinage to blow on... Something.

Money makes the world go funny.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on April 28, 2023, 07:35:49 AM
I suppose, if you spend it on shrooms. :lol: 
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Post by: MarcusA on June 10, 2023, 04:30:28 AM
I'm fine. As my Mum once said to me, You're not fine, otherwise you wouldn't say that you're fine. Mum logic, you can't beat it.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 17, 2023, 07:53:58 AM
Anti-psychotics.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 02:19:13 AM
Good thoughts.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 03:37:04 PM
Tank is pissed at the world.
I just want to get pissed quick.
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Post by: No one on June 22, 2023, 03:48:03 PM
Golden showers
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Post by: MarcusA on June 22, 2023, 04:07:30 PM
Quote from: No one on June 22, 2023, 03:48:03 PMGolden showers

That's just about right. A few beers would do nicely.
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Post by: MarcusA on June 26, 2023, 03:42:24 AM
It's stopped raining for now.
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Post by: Asmodean on June 26, 2023, 10:51:55 AM
We seem to have some thunderstorms on the way. My planned boom lift work this week may get grounded as a result. I dislike delays, but such is life.
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Post by: Tank on June 26, 2023, 11:01:05 AM
Not single hale stone not even a drop of rain. My lawns are like concrete.
 
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Post by: billy rubin on June 26, 2023, 12:38:19 PM
thats unfortunate

we had some activoty to the south but only morning fog here

(https://i.imgur.com/nSieyYHl.jpg)
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dragonia on June 28, 2023, 12:41:10 AM
Hi old friends, and new ones, I'm cheerful simply to be back, reading some of your posts.  I've missed so much, and been gone for so long, but I'm happy to see a lot of people still here that I remember!
I'll try to post but can't promise a ton. We will see!
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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 04:40:35 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 28, 2023, 12:41:10 AMHi old friends, and new ones, I'm cheerful simply to be back, reading some of your posts.  I've missed so much, and been gone for so long, but I'm happy to see a lot of people still here that I remember!
I'll try to post but can't promise a ton. We will see!

Oh, one of those posts.
I don't think she would be cheerful reading your posts.
No, you're probably right.
Especially since you turned to the dark side, using the word "woke" like a Trumpian.

Oh well, welcome back anyway.
I just saw a Hermes post, everyone likes a Hermes post.


Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2023, 07:33:52 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 04:40:35 AMEspecially since you turned to the dark side, using the word "woke" like a Trumpian.
Embrace your inner Orange Man! :smilenod:

Welcome back, Dragonia!
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Post by: Tank on June 28, 2023, 08:38:08 AM
Quote from: Dragonia on June 28, 2023, 12:41:10 AMHi old friends, and new ones, I'm cheerful simply to be back, reading some of your posts.  I've missed so much, and been gone for so long, but I'm happy to see a lot of people still here that I remember!
I'll try to post but can't promise a ton. We will see!

Always nice to see a returning member :)

You know what I mean!
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Post by: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: Asmodean on June 28, 2023, 07:33:52 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 04:40:35 AMEspecially since you turned to the dark side, using the word "woke" like a Trumpian.
Embrace your inner Orange Man! :smilenod:

I don't really want to do that but those claiming the light can be fking annoying.
What's an old fcker to do?
I'm going to watch Donnie Darko
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on June 28, 2023, 03:18:58 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on June 28, 2023, 11:41:27 AMI'm going to watch Donnie Darko
Ah, yes! I remember that one. It was quite brilliant in its own weird way.

The rabbit. The Asmo suspects it of evil. :smilenod:
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Post by: billy rubin on June 28, 2023, 09:51:53 PM
https://imgur.io/gallery/4wl1wJ5

american independence day!

look how far weve come
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Post by: Asmodean on June 29, 2023, 11:01:32 AM
Heh... I've actually been that little kid on the right on one occasion.

Got a firework dump I sat by blown up by a direct hit from a malfunctioning firework. (Not a rocket though. It was one of those things you strike like a match, and it sort of ignited, then shot right out of the guy's hand) I'm pretty sure I jumped a full man's height higher than the kid did though. Ah... Fun times with explosives! :smilenod:
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Post by: MarcusA on June 30, 2023, 04:22:02 AM
I still have my sense of humour.
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Post by: Anne D. on July 01, 2023, 02:06:24 AM
People usually go crazy with fireworks leading up to, on, and well after the Fourth in my neighborhood. There's always a good free show on the day of. As I was pulling on to my street tonight, I got a huge whiff of that fireworks smell. Made me smile. #reasonstobecheerful
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Post by: Asmodean on July 03, 2023, 08:38:22 AM
We don't have a tradition for fireworks on our Constitution Day, but we do fireworks a lot and from absolutely everywhere ten nimutes to New Year. I rarely get directly involved, but do try to find a good vantage point and just watch. Some years, there is gunpowder smoke lying thick over parts of the city even before all is said and done.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 04, 2023, 02:12:21 AM
I'm happy because I'm getting away from my unit.
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Post by: Icarus on July 04, 2023, 05:37:09 AM
Some of our cities are using drone choreographics in place of the traditional fireworks.  Fireworks are dangerous, smoky and noisy. They make some of our pets very uncomfortable. I'll take the drone displays and colors instead, given the choice.

On another note there are people who are certain that the fireworks are important to. Here is a quote: You will have to take my fireworks from my dead cold hand.......It is over there by the sidewalk.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Asmodean on July 04, 2023, 07:14:45 AM
Quote from: Icarus on July 04, 2023, 05:37:09 AMOn another note there are people who are certain that the fireworks are important to. Here is a quote: You will have to take my fireworks from my dead cold hand.......It is over there by the sidewalk.
Aren't they supposed to help with demons and such like? :unsure:
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Post by: No one on July 04, 2023, 09:19:31 AM
It's a little known fact, demons are frightened of loud noises.
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Post by: Tank on July 04, 2023, 09:47:25 AM
The deaf one's aren't.
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Post by: No one on July 04, 2023, 10:59:17 AM
Yes, yes they are.

The vibrations send them packing.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 11:50:12 AM
i cant figure fireworks out. its passingly interesting to me to initiate chemical explosions, but sitting down to watch a whole lot of them is a mystery to me.

i see colours in the sky, and burning chemicals, and they make sounds. do people like them as art? like paintings in a gallery?

what makes a fireworks display interesting to people?

Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: The Magic Pudding. on July 04, 2023, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: MarcusA on July 04, 2023, 02:12:21 AMI'm happy because I'm getting away from my unit.

Hey what? You should go back to your unit
The nice people there will look after you
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Ecurb Noselrub on July 04, 2023, 12:59:45 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 11:50:12 AMi cant figure fireworks out. its passingly interesting to me to initiate chemical explosions, but sitting down to watch a whole lot of them is a mystery to me.

i see colours in the sky, and burning chemicals, and they make sounds. do people like them as art? like paintings in a gallery?

what makes a fireworks display interesting to people?

1) It causes people to look up, which in and of itself is "up-lifting";
2) Since Canadian smoke covers everything, it reminds us of the stars;
3) It makes more sense on a holiday like July 4, since it sort of replicates a battle - "bombs bursting in air";
4) It is a form of art, lots of colors and designs;
5) It is Chinese, and therefore exotic;
6) It is an excuse to smoke dope while everyone else is distracted.
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Post by: Asmodean on July 04, 2023, 02:13:57 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 11:50:12 AMi see colours in the sky, and burning chemicals, and they make sounds. do people like them as art? like paintings in a gallery?
Speaking for one, yeagh, pretty much. Not like something in a gallery, precisely, but rather something transient. Fleeting in a cloud of gunpowder smoke.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 08:16:38 PM
Quote from: Ecurb Noselrub on July 04, 2023, 12:59:45 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 04, 2023, 11:50:12 AMi cant figure fireworks out. its passingly interesting to me to initiate chemical explosions, but sitting down to watch a whole lot of them is a mystery to me.

i see colours in the sky, and burning chemicals, and they make sounds. do people like them as art? like paintings in a gallery?

what makes a fireworks display interesting to people?

1) It causes people to look up, which in and of itself is "up-lifting";
2) Since Canadian smoke covers everything, it reminds us of the stars;
3) It makes more sense on a holiday like July 4, since it sort of replicates a battle - "bombs bursting in air";
4) It is a form of art, lots of colors and designs;
5) It is Chinese, and therefore exotic;
6) It is an excuse to smoke dope while everyone else is distracted.

that actually did make me lol
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Post by: MarcusA on July 10, 2023, 08:27:08 AM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding. on July 04, 2023, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: MarcusA on July 04, 2023, 02:12:21 AMI'm happy because I'm getting away from my unit.

Hey what? You should go back to your unit
The nice people there will look after you

I live in an one-bedroom unit on my own. Looking at the four walls is not my idea of fun.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 10, 2023, 04:55:04 PM
I have coffee and tobacco for now.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 11, 2023, 01:08:01 PM
Loneliness is the company of you. I am happy that you are not mine alone.
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Post by: No one on July 11, 2023, 02:19:51 PM
I'd rather be.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 14, 2023, 09:08:40 PM
Nonsense is a reason to be a cheerful chappie.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on July 14, 2023, 09:12:07 PM
Quote from: No one on July 11, 2023, 02:19:51 PMI'd rather be.

Being is not being conscious of being.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on July 28, 2023, 08:44:56 PM
Being is to immerse yourself in  the work at hand.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Anne D. on July 29, 2023, 03:27:00 AM
I've gained weight and can now wear the belt I bought last year that didn't fit bc I'd lost weight. Silver linings.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on July 29, 2023, 07:05:18 PM
Reasons to be cheerful? Not much.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 30, 2023, 12:05:55 AM
i have lost weight.  at 198 down from 205 and heading down to as low as i can get.

i can almost get my leathers on without help.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 02:16:51 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on July 30, 2023, 12:05:55 AMi have lost weight.  at 198 down from 205 and heading down to as low as i can get.

i can almost get my leathers on without help.

I am happy that I am not into bondage.
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Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2023, 03:02:42 AM
why?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 03:29:28 AM
Leather jackets don't suit me.
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Post by: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 03:36:19 AM
Leather is torture to fit into as well.
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Post by: Tank on July 31, 2023, 11:21:36 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 03:36:19 AMLeather is torture to fit into as well.

I think that's the point :)
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Post by: billy rubin on July 31, 2023, 03:44:55 PM
remember when people wore macs to be kinky?

now you can buy entire latex body suits
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Post by: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 02:13:13 AM
Back to winter, back to normal.
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Post by: MarcusA on August 02, 2023, 10:12:28 PM
rain, rain, go away
come again another day -
this is a haiku

I still have haiku.
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Post by: MarcusA on August 07, 2023, 04:16:41 AM
I still have haiku.
There's not much else I can do.
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Post by: Asmodean on August 07, 2023, 07:54:28 AM
Quote from: Tank on July 31, 2023, 11:21:36 AM
Quote from: MarcusA on July 31, 2023, 03:36:19 AMLeather is torture to fit into as well.

I think that's the point :)

:eyebrow:

The Asmo is busily un-thinking His mental images of T in them torture leathers.
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Post by: MarcusA on August 08, 2023, 03:16:39 AM
Crack that whip
Give the past a slip
- Devo
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Post by: Tank on August 08, 2023, 07:15:16 AM
Made it to San Francisco. Staying with Son and daughter in law and her mum as the mum is mostly looking after my granddaughter.
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Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2023, 09:15:51 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2023, 07:15:16 AMMade it to San Francisco. Staying with Son and daughter in law and her mum as the mum is mostly looking after my granddaughter.


Enjoy!
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Post by: MarcusA on August 08, 2023, 03:22:06 PM
Being a nuisance is a nonsense.
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Post by: billy rubin on August 09, 2023, 04:06:51 AM
san frnciso!

if you have enough time, take a day and go south to the monterey bay aquarium. in my opinion, its the finest aquarium in the world, and you can mess around in cannery row the rest of the day.
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Post by: MarcusA on August 09, 2023, 09:45:03 AM
I remembered a quote from Bertrand Russell. Twisted logic is always the best, says I.
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Post by: Tank on August 09, 2023, 02:35:22 PM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 09, 2023, 04:06:51 AMsan frnciso!

if you have enough time, take a day and go south to the monterey bay aquarium. in my opinion, its the finest aquarium in the world, and you can mess around in cannery row the rest of the day.

Thanks for this advise I'll see what I can do about that.
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Post by: billy rubin on August 09, 2023, 03:07:57 PM
it would be the whole day.

but the coast road south is cool too. acres and acres of strawberries and artichokes and scenery.

you could stop for an hour at ano nuevo, where the elephant seals are hauled out on the public beach this time of year and you can run up and kick them and they will kill you.

or watch the hang gliders on the dunes.

or drive along the sag ponds on the san andreas fault. but youre already there

listen to me.

like im some sort of travel agent.
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Post by: Asmodean on August 09, 2023, 08:44:51 PM
Swine. :smilenod:

"But The Asmo," I hear literally nobody ask, "how are swine of all beings a reason for cheeriness?!"

Glad you didn't ask! They are not. The Asmo, however, is as content as those very swine up to their curly tails in feces because He got the new Flying Deutschmann home, and he's brilliant. :smilenod:
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Post by: Tank on August 10, 2023, 04:34:02 AM
Quote from: billy rubin on August 09, 2023, 03:07:57 PMit would be the whole day.

but the coast road south is cool too. acres and acres of strawberries and artichokes and scenery.

you could stop for an hour at ano nuevo, where the elephant seals are hauled out on the public beach this time of year and you can run up and kick them and they will kill you.

or watch the hang gliders on the dunes.

or drive along the sag ponds on the san andreas fault. but youre already there

listen to me.

like im some sort of travel agent.

We're going to make the trip :)
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Post by: billy rubin on August 10, 2023, 01:36:59 PM
attaboy!

take pitchers

the elephant seals are at bachelor beach. little ones, may 10 feet. theyre the juveniles that cant compete with the big boys yet over with the females at the next beach down
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Post by: MarcusA on August 12, 2023, 02:32:15 AM
A reason to be cheerful is cheerful people.
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Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:12:14 PM
Little Lottey is almost seven weeks old  :)
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Post by: Tank on August 24, 2023, 01:23:09 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:12:14 PMLittle Lottey is almost seven weeks old  :)

Grandchild?
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Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:39:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 24, 2023, 01:23:09 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:12:14 PMLittle Lottey is almost seven weeks old  :)

Grandchild?

Yes
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on August 24, 2023, 01:42:47 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:39:06 PM
Quote from: Tank on August 24, 2023, 01:23:09 PM
Quote from: The Magic Pudding.. on August 24, 2023, 01:12:14 PMLittle Lottey is almost seven weeks old  :)

Grandchild?

Yes

Awwwwww!!!!!
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 26, 2023, 11:09:44 PM
Youngest brother found a subsidized apartment, and moved out. :frolic: I'm now reconfiguring it for use as a conditioned space (AC and heat) for wood carving. 
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Post by: billy rubin on August 27, 2023, 12:03:07 AM
leaving for maine morning after tomorrow to race. needed a pit bike and the number three son wanted to bring the 1971 honda 100, which hadnt run in about two years. got it running and he was horrified to see how unsafe 50 year old fish-oil shock absorbers really are. i bought the thing when the youngest was 11 to have something to learn on, and they battered it unmercifully. but it was never a really sophisticated ride, even when new.

so i have persuaded him to ride the 1969 BSA thunderbolt instead, which is larger and heavier and harder to start, but much more suitable to the purpose. he has just returned from a test ride, which are trials by fire on our deeply graveled roads, but he didnt dump it and he's ready to go.

excellent.

its always with some trepidation that i send a kid off out of sight on a motorcycle they have never ridden, because there all sorts of possible calamities. but im raising young men and women, not china dolls, and this one is the last one to need the encouragement to live large.
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Post by: Asmodean on August 28, 2023, 07:13:00 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 26, 2023, 11:09:44 PMYoungest brother found a subsidized apartment, and moved out. :frolic: I'm now reconfiguring it for use as a conditioned space (AC and heat) for wood carving. 
Nice!

How does wood carving benefit from temperature(/humidity?) control? Is it so the wood does not crack, or so it's easier to carve? Maybe both?
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 28, 2023, 02:36:45 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on August 28, 2023, 07:13:00 AM
Quote from: Dark Lightning on August 26, 2023, 11:09:44 PMYoungest brother found a subsidized apartment, and moved out. :frolic: I'm now reconfiguring it for use as a conditioned space (AC and heat) for wood carving. 
Nice!

How does wood carving benefit from temperature(/humidity?) control? Is it so the wood does not crack, or so it's easier to carve? Maybe both?

It's not that. It's so I don't suffer from temperature extremes. I'm getting old. I used to be able to work on vehicles when it was 105° F in the shade, and no shade. I don't even go outside when it's that hot, anymore. My carving equipment and wood are currently in the garage.
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Post by: Asmodean on August 28, 2023, 04:41:37 PM
Oh! I see!  :lol:

It does make perfect sense, actually. :smilenod: Although, The Asmo may or may not have had up to several jokes about wood being comfortable ready. Oh, well.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Icarus on August 29, 2023, 01:31:14 AM
Asmo, wood does like certain atmospheric conditions. Average lumber yard wood is likely to have a moisture content of 10% to 20% by weight.  DL is probably fussy about the wood that he uses for carving. Controlled atmosphere in his playground is not only comfortable for humans but also for his wood.
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 29, 2023, 03:06:50 AM
I've been hacking up wood for many years. For examples, just search my name at Lumberjocks.com, where I have been a member for many years, under the same name.
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Post by: The Magic Pudding.. on November 01, 2023, 10:02:27 AM
Driving to work, 90km/hr zone.
My leg is itchy.
I suspect mosquito activity.
I look down, briefly, I'm in a 90km/hr zone.
Mosquito lands on the steering wheel, just the above cruise control.
I have you now! SQUASH!!!
VICTORY IS MINE!
I leave its carcass there for all my foes to see.
Take heed you insectile bastards, take me on and her fate will be yours, bwa ha ha ha!
 
Title: Re: Reasons to be cheerful!
Post by: Tank on November 01, 2023, 10:04:45 AM
:rofl:


Slayer of bugs!
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Post by: billy rubin on November 17, 2023, 11:54:53 PM
https://imgur.com/gallery/ACsqT1W
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Post by: Tank on November 18, 2023, 09:25:55 AM
So much of that resonates!